Trees, shrubs and grasses

Tall tree (25-60m) | Slow-growing, bird-attracting | Moist fertile sites | Target: Stream bank

Tree 5-13m | Versatile habitats | Bird and insect-attracting | Target: Stream bank

Tree up to 12m | Habitat for birds | Frost, salt & wind tolerant | Sun: Full to partial shade | Target: High bank

Tree up to 10m | Insects & bird-attracting | Shelter tree | Target: Moist areas

Tree 7-10m | Purple berries attract birds | Tolerant to frost (when mature) | Target: Shaded areas

Bushy tree 6m | Fast-growing, bird habitat | Competes well with gorse | Target: High bank, shade

Tree up to 25m | Bird-attracting berries | Frost & wind tolerant | Target: High bank, sheltered areas

Tree up to 30m | Stabilises banks | Drought, frost & wind tolerant | Target: Stream bank, high bank

Tree up to 15m | Red flowers attract birds & insects | Frost, salt & wind tolerant | Target: High bank, coastal or sheltered areas

Tree up to 20-35m | Long-lived conifer | Prefers moist, fertile soils | Bird-attracting seeds | Target: Sheltered areas, stream banks

Shrub/tree 3-6m | Frost/wind tolerant | Berries attract birds | Target: High bank

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Fast-growing tree 3-4m | Bee-attracting | Frost/wind tolerant | Target: High bank

Shrub 4m | Moist or dry soil | Shelter, bird, and bee-attracting | Target: High bank

Shrub up to 4m | Fast-growing | Attracts birds & bees | Prefers moist, well-drained soil | Target: Stream banks, sheltered areas

Target: Water edge | Grows in wet areas | Frost & wind tolerant | Excellent runoff filter

Tall grass up to 5m | Wet or dry soil | Frost, salt, and wind tolerant | Target: Water edge

Hardy plant up to 3m | Stabilizes banks, attracts wildlife | Full sun | Target: Water edge