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. English Woodland Garden Anemone blanda 'Radar' (Anemone), Carex plantaginea (Sedge), Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry), Corylopsis gotoana (Winterhazel), Corylopsis sinensis (Winterhazel), Dirca palustris (Leatherwood), Epimedium x warleyense, Eranthis hyemalis (Winter aconite), Forsythia x intermedia 'Arnold Giant', Galanthus elewesii (Giant snowdrop), Helleborus niger 'Altifolius' (Christmas. A small woodland tree, it’s productive for around 60 years and the Cornus mas in Hannover represents one of the most northern populations. 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. The tree Cornus mas ‘Cornelian Cherry’ is a rare wild plant in Lower Saxony. The voyage took three months with teams of volunteers sailing the boat for two weeks at a time. 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. Cornelian Cherry Dogwood Tree is Native to Europe and Western Asia, it can grow up to 25 feet tall with a 20-foot spread. As with other dogwoods, there is also opposite branching. The green foliage is 2 to 4 inches long, presenting in an opposite leaf arrangement. The growth habit is usually round or oval in shape. Cornus mas dogwood is resistant to many different potential pests and diseases. The Cornelian cherry dogwood ( Cornus mas) is a large multi-stemed deciduous shrub that is sometimes trained as a small tree. Height 3m Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ a hardy shrub grown primarily for it bright orange/red winter stems. Cornelian cherry (Cornus Mas) can be grown as a low-branching, multi-stemmed shrub or small garden tree. Offers tiny scented yellow flowers on bare stems in January and February. Professor Judith Squires, Acting Vice-Chancellor & President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor & Provost University of Bristol also attended. Cornus mas a valuable winter-flowering hardy shrub. 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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