48 LONDON TREES 



fore well ahead of the 2O-foot range which differ- 

 entiates a shrub and a tree. In Kensington Gardens, 

 as also in the flower garden at Regent's Park, on the 

 stiff London clay, this Cotoneaster is fully 25 feet 

 high, the stem over 12 inches in diameter, and the 

 branch spread 30 feet. There are many good 

 examples in Battersea Park. 



This is rapid growth for a tree-shrub that was 

 introduced only so late as 1824. From an ornamental 

 point of view it is well known, and owing to its suc- 

 ceeding in smoky localities has been largely planted 

 in almost every part of London. The large bunches 

 of brick-coloured fruit are plentifully produced, but 

 owing to their being favourites of thrushes and black- 

 birds are not allowed to remain long on the tree, 

 especially during severe winters. 



A valuable trait of this Cotoneaster is that it will 

 succeed in stiff, unkindly soil, indeed is one of the 

 best for planting on the London clay. Some experi- 

 ments carried out lately with the timber would seem 

 to prove that such will be valuable, it being dense, 

 close-grained, and difficult to split, and for these 

 reasons it has been used in the making of golf clubs. 



C. nummularia also thrives well in London, where, 

 in Kensington Gardens and at Chelsea, trees 30 feet 

 in height are to be seen. It appears well suited for 

 withstanding smoke and dust. 



Seeds are produced in quantity, and seedlings are 

 readily raised. The seeds should be collected as soon 

 as ripe and stored for the winter in sand. Early 

 collecting is necessary, as birds are particularly fond 

 of the berries. 



