We offer a choice of ways for you to remember a loved one in our parks, cemeteries and open spaces. This page details our tree donation scheme and the choices available. You can request and pay for your donation using our online form at the bottom of this page.
For an alternative way to remember your loved one visit our memorial trees and benches page.
Trees for Bees in Angus
Bees and other pollinators such as butterflies and moths are invaluable for pollinating food crops but their numbers are in decline in the United Kingdom.
Amongst other flowering plants, trees are an extremely important food source for pollinators. They have often large and abundant flowers which allows many bees and other pollinators to feed in one place.
Pollinators especially bees require forage from early spring to late autumn and native trees such as hazel, alder and willow can provide pollen when few other plants are in flower. Some non-native trees can also provide a late source of nectar in the autumn.
It is important to use single, unfilled flower species that provide pollen and nectar rather than decorative species with double or filled flowers such as many Japanese cherry trees.
To give our pollinators the best chance we have developed a list of trees that will support a steady flow of nectar throughout the year.
Your donation will make an important and lasting difference to our bees and other pollinators in Angus. The species we offer to plant on your behalf are:
| Botanical Name | Common name | Flowering time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alnus glutinosa | Alder | Early spring | £95 |
| Corylus avellana | Hazel | Early spring | £95 |
| Malus sylvestris | Crab apple | Mid to late spring | £95 |
| Prunus avium | Bird cherry | Early spring | £95 |
| Prunus cerasifera | Cherry plum | Late winter | £95 |
| Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ | Winter flowering cherry | Late autumn/winter | £95 |
| Sorbus aucuparia | Rowan | Early summer | £95 |
| Tilia x europaea | Common lime | Summer | £95 |
Donated trees will be planted from late November to March by parks staff, all are 10-12cm girth (nominal 2-3m in height) root-balled and will include a double stake and two tree ties.