Walled Garden Tree Trail


Throughout the 20th century the Russell family collected a variety of specimen trees to display in their walled garden.

Scan the QR codes on the plaques to learn about each species.

Bird Cherry (Prunus pads)


Produces fruit that is eaten by song thrushes and blackbirds.

  • The Bird Cherry is native to northern Europe and northern Asia, and is one of only two native cherries in the UK.
  • The Bird Cherry tree produces white, strong smelling flowers. The flowers are hermaphroditic, meaning each contains both mail and female reproductive elements.
  • The tree is used as a food source by caterpillars.