Community trees grown from Kerry seeds
Locally grown trees have several advantages. Firstly, they're adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, so they're more likely to thrive once planted. Because they don't have to travel long distances, they're fresher and suffer less stress, making them more likely to survive after planting plus this reduces the environmental impact of transportation. Finally, local trees often have a lower risk of introducing invasive pests or diseases to new areas. Overall, locally grown trees are better suited for their surroundings, support communities, and are more environmentally friendly.
We plan to collect seeds and grow:
Alder (Alnus glutinosa)
Bird cherry (Prunus padus)
Blackthorn / Draighean (Prunus spinosa)
Crab apple (Malus sylvestris)
Downy birch (Betula pubescens)
English whitebeam (Sorbus anglica)
Guelder Rose / Caorchan (Viburnum opulus)
Hawthorn / Sceach gheal (Crataegus monogyna)
Hazel (Corylus avellana)
Holly (Ilex aquifolium)
Irish whitebeam (Sorbus Hibernica)
Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris)
Sessile oak (Quercus petraea)
Silver birch (Betula pendula)
Spindle / Feoras (Euonymus europaeus)
Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo)
Whitebeam (Sorbus aria)
Wild cherry (Prunus avium)