a.

It is difficult to make a list of trees and shrubs suitable for seaside
planting around the British Isles, as the coast-line is so varied, and
the action of the Gulf Stream has great influence on the vegetation of
many parts of our western coasts. As no hard and fast line can be drawn,
the first list contains those trees and shrubs that may be regarded as
thoroughly hardy, unless otherwise specified, and the second list those
that are available for planting in the Isle of Wight, in the south and
west of England, and in some parts of Ireland.

[Illustration: _MAIDENHAIR TREE (Ginkgo biloba syn. Salisburia
adiantifolia); FROGMORE._]

TREES

Acer platanoides (Norway Maple).
,, Pseudo-platanus (Sycamore).
Alnus (Alder) of sorts. Will thrive only in damp places.
Ash, Mountain. (See next page.)
Betula alba (Birch) and varieties.
Carpinus Betulus (Hornbeam).
Cerasus _see_ Prunus.
Crataegus (Thorn) of sorts.
Cupressus macrocarpa (Monterey Cypress). Of rapid growth.
Fagus sylvatica (Beech) and varieties.
Fraxinus excelsior (Common Ash). F. Ornus (Flowering Ash).
Ilex Aquifolium (Holly) and varieties.
Laburnum.
Pinus austriaca (Austrian Pine). One of the best Firs for bleak seaside
places.
,, contorta (Twisted Pine). A small tree.
,, insignis (Grass-green Pine). More tender than the others.
,, Laricio (Corsican Pine). Equal to the Austrian Pine for seaside.
,, muricata (Prickly-coned Pine). A dwarf tree.
,, Pinaster (Cluster Pine). Delights in the neighbourhood of the sea.
,, montana (Mountain Pine). A shrub or small tree.
Populus alba (Abele or White Poplar). All the Poplars grow quickly.
,, deltoidea (Canadian Poplar).
,, fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar).
,, nigra (Black Poplar).
Prunus Avium, cerasifera (Cherry Plum).
,, Mahaleb.
,, Padus (Bird Cherry).
,, Pissardi (Purple-leaved Plum).
Pyrus Aria (White Beam tree).
,, prunifolia (Siberian Crab).
,, Sorbus (Service tree).
Quercus Cerris (Turkey Oak). Good loam suits this best.
,, Ilex (Evergreen or Holm Oak).
Salix (Willow) of sorts. Prefer a moist soil.
Ulmus (Elm) of sorts, particularly Wych Elm and an Elm known as Wheatley
Elm.

[Illustration: _MAIDENHAIR TREE AT KEW._]

SHRUBS

Atriplex Halimus (Sea Purslane). Will grow close to the water.
Aucuba japonica (Aucuba). Few evergreens equal this.
Berberis (Barberry), Aquifolium, Darwinii, buxifolia, and stenophylla.
Buxus (B