What tree to plant

[DaiTheDragon]

Thanks all for your advice, It's up to the better half now , she's the gardener.

Dai

[Jez]

Originally Posted by Paul mabbott

Two queries. What's the connection with the quince
Mainly, who needs 'pest .... resistant' trees. Most of the things that interest naturalists are "pests" or pest-dependent? Get something that supports lots of aphids then you'll get lots of hoverflies, lacewings, beetles, bugs!
Birches and maples are particularly good for this.

I have no problem with green fly etc i'm an orgainic gardener myself. I was mainly thinking of the fruit and it's purposes-Quince Jelly, Wine or even just simply baked! Putting one in my garden wouldn't hurt would it?

[Jacky]

I'd think of elderberry or even hawthorn. hawthorn isn't a hedge, left to grow naturally it is a tree and one that supports 149 species of insect as well as providing nesting sites and food for birds. The elderberry is also worth a though, especially if it's going to be in good sun.

[nightshade]

Hello Dai, what did you plant in the end? I have just planted a replacement
Hawthorn (Crataeugus Pauls Scarlet) maximum insects, double red flower.