Parks in Westminster
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Manna Ash
Manna Ash
Fraxinus ornus
Victoria Embankment Gardens, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A tall tree with sinuous limbs, adjacent to the café. View from lawn area. Noted for its scented, dense panicles of white flowers in late spring.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T14-Manna-Ash.jpg
Mimosa
Mimosa
Acacia dealbata
Park Crescent Mews West
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Planted about 20 years ago, and now a focal point in the Mews. Particularly spectacular in early spring when it is laden with fragrant sulphur-yellow flowers
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/Mimosa_99783_D14_A.jpg
Pear
Pear
Pyrus species
Corner of Maida Vale and Carlton Hill, W9 – south side
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Spectacular at blossom time (April) when heavily laden with white flowers - a rare and unusually-shape tree.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T11-Pear.jpg
Seven upright False Acacia
Seven upright False Acacia
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Fastigiata'
Churchill Gardens Estate, Lupus Street, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
An unusual and rare species, ideally grouped for visual effect. Produces clusters of scented white flowers in summertime. Situated between Langdale and Gifford Houses.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
Swamp Cypress
Swamp Cypress
Taxodium distichum
George Eliot School, Marlborough Hill NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A coniferous tree displaying stunning autumn colour. View from Finchley Road approx. 100 yards south of junction with Boundary Road NW8.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T13-Swamp-Cypress.jpg
Sycamore
Sycamore
Acer pseudoplatanus
St John’s Church, Kilburn Lane W10
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Beautiful tree situated within the grounds of the churchyard. Stunning display of yellow flowers early spring and vibrant autumn colour.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
The Honey Locust
The Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
19 Acacia Road, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Mature specimen, unusual for central London. Located south side of Acacia Road between Woronzow Road and Ordnance Hill
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T2-Honey-Locust.jpg
The Huntingdon Elm Tree
The Huntingdon Elm Tree
Ulmus x hollandica
Marylebone High Street, W1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Rare example of a mature Elm in central London. View from Marylebone High Street, adjacent to the Garden of Rest.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T8-Huntington-Elm.jpg
The Indian Bean Tree
The Indian Bean Tree
Catalpa bignonioides
St James’s Church, Piccadilly, W1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Mature tree of considerable character, producing exotic flowers in midsummer and retaining pendulous green seed pods into winter. Planted in 1923 within the churchyard adjacent to Sir Christopher Wren’s fine church.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T7-Indian-Bean.jpg
The Indian Horse Chestnut
The Indian Horse Chestnut
Aesculus indica
Sussex Place, W2 (corners of Sussex Place, Gloucester Square and Strathearn Place)
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An uncommon tree and a feature at this busy junction especially when in flower.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T9-The-Indian-Horse-Chestnut.jpg
The London Plane
The London Plane
Platanus x hispanica
Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1
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Landmark tree, known locally as the Dorchester Plane, planted circa 1931. A feature when lit at night-time.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T5-London-Plane-Dorchester.jpg
The Lucombe Oak
The Lucombe Oak
Quercus x hispanica ‘Lucombeana’
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, Grove End Road, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Magnificent evergreen oak, rare for central London. View from Grove End Road.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T10-Lucombe-Oak.jpg
The Maidenhair Tree
The Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba
St John's Gardens, Horseferry Road SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A species from the age of the Dinosaurs. Spectacular feature of the gardens in late autumn as distinguished foliage, resembling maidenhair fern, turns butter-yellow.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T1-Maidenhair.jpg
The Oriental Planes
The Oriental Planes
Platanus orientalis
Regents Park
Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, NW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/regents-park
Two impressive Oriental Planes, adjacent to the Parrot House within the grounds of London Zoo, characterised by mottled bark, deeply cut leaves and graceful habit. One of the parents of the ubiquitous hybrid London Plane.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T6-London-Zoo-Plane.jpg
The Tulip Tree
The Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Violet Hill Gardens, Violet Hill, St John’s Wood, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Stately tree, with erect yellow-green, tulip-like flowers and curiously-shaped leaves, providing shade to visitors to the gardens and outstanding autumn colour.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T4-Tulip.jpg
The Turkey Oak
The Turkey Oak
Quercus cerris
Park Lane Central Reservation, W1(Island 2) - by Upper Brook Street
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A tree with character, displaying sinuous limbs and fissured bark. Best viewed from Park Lane pavement adjacent to Hyde Park or adjacent to Upper Brook Street, W1.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T3-Turkey-Oak.jpg
Three London Planes
Three London Planes
platanus x hispanica
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner, SW1
W2 2UH
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An informal grouping of mature trees set against the backdrop of Wellington Arch.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
White Mulberry
White Mulberry
Morus alba
Abbey Garden, Great College Street, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A gem – a rare specimen (food of the silkworm). Can be viewed from within the Abbey grounds.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T12-Mulberry.jpg
Manna Ash
Manna Ash
Fraxinus ornus
Victoria Embankment Gardens, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A tall tree with sinuous limbs, adjacent to the café. View from lawn area. Noted for its scented, dense panicles of white flowers in late spring.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T14-Manna-Ash.jpg
Mimosa
Mimosa
Acacia dealbata
Park Crescent Mews West
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Planted about 20 years ago, and now a focal point in the Mews. Particularly spectacular in early spring when it is laden with fragrant sulphur-yellow flowers
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/Mimosa_99783_D14_A.jpg
Pear
Pear
Pyrus species
Corner of Maida Vale and Carlton Hill, W9 – south side
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Spectacular at blossom time (April) when heavily laden with white flowers - a rare and unusually-shape tree.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T11-Pear.jpg
Seven upright False Acacia
Seven upright False Acacia
Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Fastigiata'
Churchill Gardens Estate, Lupus Street, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
An unusual and rare species, ideally grouped for visual effect. Produces clusters of scented white flowers in summertime. Situated between Langdale and Gifford Houses.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
Swamp Cypress
Swamp Cypress
Taxodium distichum
George Eliot School, Marlborough Hill NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A coniferous tree displaying stunning autumn colour. View from Finchley Road approx. 100 yards south of junction with Boundary Road NW8.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T13-Swamp-Cypress.jpg
Sycamore
Sycamore
Acer pseudoplatanus
St John’s Church, Kilburn Lane W10
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Beautiful tree situated within the grounds of the churchyard. Stunning display of yellow flowers early spring and vibrant autumn colour.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
The Honey Locust
The Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
19 Acacia Road, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Mature specimen, unusual for central London. Located south side of Acacia Road between Woronzow Road and Ordnance Hill
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T2-Honey-Locust.jpg
The Huntingdon Elm Tree
The Huntingdon Elm Tree
Ulmus x hollandica
Marylebone High Street, W1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Rare example of a mature Elm in central London. View from Marylebone High Street, adjacent to the Garden of Rest.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T8-Huntington-Elm.jpg
The Indian Bean Tree
The Indian Bean Tree
Catalpa bignonioides
St James’s Church, Piccadilly, W1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Mature tree of considerable character, producing exotic flowers in midsummer and retaining pendulous green seed pods into winter. Planted in 1923 within the churchyard adjacent to Sir Christopher Wren’s fine church.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T7-Indian-Bean.jpg
The Indian Horse Chestnut
The Indian Horse Chestnut
Aesculus indica
Sussex Place, W2 (corners of Sussex Place, Gloucester Square and Strathearn Place)
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
An uncommon tree and a feature at this busy junction especially when in flower.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T9-The-Indian-Horse-Chestnut.jpg
The London Plane
The London Plane
Platanus x hispanica
Dorchester Hotel, Park Lane, W1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Landmark tree, known locally as the Dorchester Plane, planted circa 1931. A feature when lit at night-time.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T5-London-Plane-Dorchester.jpg
The Lucombe Oak
The Lucombe Oak
Quercus x hispanica ‘Lucombeana’
St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, Grove End Road, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Magnificent evergreen oak, rare for central London. View from Grove End Road.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T10-Lucombe-Oak.jpg
The Maidenhair Tree
The Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo biloba
St John's Gardens, Horseferry Road SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A species from the age of the Dinosaurs. Spectacular feature of the gardens in late autumn as distinguished foliage, resembling maidenhair fern, turns butter-yellow.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T1-Maidenhair.jpg
The Oriental Planes
The Oriental Planes
Platanus orientalis
Regents Park
Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, NW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/regents-park
Two impressive Oriental Planes, adjacent to the Parrot House within the grounds of London Zoo, characterised by mottled bark, deeply cut leaves and graceful habit. One of the parents of the ubiquitous hybrid London Plane.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T6-London-Zoo-Plane.jpg
The Tulip Tree
The Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera
Violet Hill Gardens, Violet Hill, St John’s Wood, NW8
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
Stately tree, with erect yellow-green, tulip-like flowers and curiously-shaped leaves, providing shade to visitors to the gardens and outstanding autumn colour.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T4-Tulip.jpg
The Turkey Oak
The Turkey Oak
Quercus cerris
Park Lane Central Reservation, W1(Island 2) - by Upper Brook Street
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A tree with character, displaying sinuous limbs and fissured bark. Best viewed from Park Lane pavement adjacent to Hyde Park or adjacent to Upper Brook Street, W1.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T3-Turkey-Oak.jpg
Three London Planes
Three London Planes
platanus x hispanica
Hyde Park Corner
Hyde Park Corner, SW1
W2 2UH
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/hyde-park-corner
An informal grouping of mature trees set against the backdrop of Wellington Arch.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/assets/ui/no-image-standard.jpg
White Mulberry
White Mulberry
Morus alba
Abbey Garden, Great College Street, SW1
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/parks/
A gem – a rare specimen (food of the silkworm). Can be viewed from within the Abbey grounds.
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/myparks/image/2/290/195/5/images/T12-Mulberry.jpg
