Suitable trees native to the UK?

[mattgeorge]

Afternoon. I have a couple of oaks, a hawthorn, a sloe and a couple of native conifers and was wondering what people's suggestions were for other trees that do well in the british climate (preferably native and non-coniferous)? I was looking at trying a beech though I hear they grow quite slow (particularly with our tempermental sun) and was hoping for something with a bit more pace behind it's aging? Any suggestions and opinions are recieved in thanks.

[kdodds]

Don't you guys have Hornbeams? I'm pretty sure you do and they're one of the classic genuses of deciduous bonsai. You also didn't mention any maple. Acer campestre, the Field/Hedge Maple is one that's fairly popular as a bonsai subject. Yew is another good bonsai subject. Instead of growing out, why not visit some more heavily wooded areas and look for some small/dwarfed collectables.

[tomc]

Beech, english oak, holly (maybe).

Not an English native particularly but should be hearty in your zone: Larch, quince, blueberry, boxwood, peach, pear, crab apple.

There thats enough to keep a body busy for a decade or more.