![]() We invited them to help plant the tree which will flourish here in its new home, where it can seen and enjoyed by citizens of Bristol and all who visit the University of Bristol Botanic Garden. “This tree which has been on an epic voyage across the North Sea in an open boat has been tended and carefully brought here by this dedicated group of citizens from Hannover. A small woodland tree, it’s productive for around 60 years and the Cornus mas in Hannover represents one of the most northern populations.īotanic Garden Curator, Nick Wray said: “We are delighted to receive this tree into our plant collections to mark the 75th anniversary of the twinning of the cities of Bristol and Hannover. The tree Cornus mas ‘Cornelian Cherry’ is a rare wild plant in Lower Saxony. It arrived on the banks of the Thames below Tower Bridge in London before the boat and tree continued South West along the Kennet and Avon Canal, just completing the canal journey before it was closed due to water shortages. In summer green true flower clusters, 1. In late winter to early spring, a profusion of small rounded clusters of tiny, bright yellow flowers open on the naked branches and will persist for several weeks. The voyage took three months with teams of volunteers sailing the boat for two weeks at a time. Cornus capitata A spreading evergreen bush with grey-green leaves up to 12cm long. Remarkably ornamental and adaptable, Cornus mas (Cornelian Cherry) is a deciduous shrub or small tree providing multiseason interest. ![]() The tree was sailed from Hannover over 600 miles away on a former training boat from World War Two, carrying a barrel of Hannover Gin, bottles from which can be bought later, the proceeds going to the Invictus Games and the German War Graves Commission. A small woodland tree, it’s productive for around 60 years and the Cornus mas in Hannover represents one of the most northern populations. Join our friendly community that shares tips and ideas for gardens, along with seeds and plants. The fruit of some species is used for food or as a source of industrial oil. ![]() The hard wood of several species of Cornus is used for making farming tools. ![]() Je vous livre quelques observations sur mes cultivars, telles quelles ressortent de ma pratique effective, selon le sommaire suivant : mes cultivars à gros fruits. 1988), consisting of Camptotheca, Cornus, Davidia, Diplopanax, Mastixia, and Nyssa, were not supported by molecular data. Professor Judith Squires, Acting Vice-Chancellor & President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost University of Bristol also attended. The tree Cornus mas ‘Cornelian Cherry’ is a rare wild plant in Lower Saxony. Welcome to the famous Daves Garden website. Je cultive sur le littoral méditerranéen, dans la région de Toulon, une collection de cultivars de Cornouiller mâle (Cornus mas L.), commencée il y a une dizaine dannées. The ceremony was attended by the Councillor Lars Kelich of Hannover, together with the Lord Mayor of Bristol Cllr Paula O’Rourke and Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant Mrs Peaches Golding OBE, who helped cover the roots in soil. ![]()
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