Good day!
Can anyone suggest a fast-growing tree (not a conifer) that grows to about 25ft max, and is suitable for alkaline soil in a southern England coastal location that gets occasional gales in winter? If the tree produces something useful such as edible nuts or medicinal or culinary leaves, that would be a bonus.

Many thanks!
Al_w

On 9 Feb 2017 04:31, wrote:
Good day!
Can anyone suggest a fast-growing tree (not a conifer) that grows to about 25ft max, and is suitable for alkaline soil in a southern England coastal location that gets occasional gales in winter? If the tree produces something useful such as edible nuts or medicinal or culinary leaves, that would be a bonus.


My first thought was Quince but I'm not sure on the chalk soil or the
sea winds. Give these people a call and ask.
https://www.ashridgetrees.co.uk/quin...oblonga-vranja
Beautiful trees and useful perfumed fruit.
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Regards
Bob Hobden

On 09/02/17 12:31, wrote:
Good day! Can anyone suggest a fast-growing tree (not a conifer) that
grows to about 25ft max, and is suitable for alkaline soil in a
southern England coastal location that gets occasional gales in
winter? If the tree produces something useful such as edible nuts or
medicinal or culinary leaves, that would be a bonus.

Many thanks! Al_w

Bay tree (laurus nobilis)
Pittosporum tenuifolium

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Jeff