Lorenz von Ehren grows climate-change-resistant specimen trees for cities. These trees are less affected by adverse urban conditions, as well as climate change - increasing drought, heavy rainfall events and heat waves.

Native and non-native species and varieties are available in the collection.

The trees have been chosen as they thrive in urban environments despite the challenging conditions in cities which place stress on the trees:

  • De-icing salt, car tires and soil work damage tree roots

  • Dust and air pollutants damage tree leaves

  • Drought and radiant heat from asphalt, which are always a problem in cities, is increasing

Native climate tree species

Some native species are particularly resilient and well suited to the changing environmental conditions:

  1. Sessile oak (Quercus petraea): robust against drought and of high ecological importance

  2. Field maple (Acer campestre): adaptable to drought and urban conditions

  3. Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas): undemanding and tolerant of changing weather conditions

  4. Walnut tree (Juglans regia): drought-tolerant and heat-resistant

  5. Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris): Particularly suitable for dry and nutrient-poor soils

Non-native climate tree species

Some introduced species are also well suited to climate change due to their characteristics:

  1. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia): very resistant to drought and air pollution

  2. Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): extremely adaptable and resistant to pollutants

  3. Oriental plane tree (Platanus orientalis): well suited for hot and dry locations

  4. Hazel (Corylus colurna): heat-resistant and robust in urban areas

  5. Sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua): tolerates drought and high temperatures well

Recommended varieties for cities and parks

  • Red maple (Acer rubrum 'October Glory'): heat-tolerant and aesthetically pleasing

  • Narrow-leaved ash (Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'): tolerant of drought and saline soils

  • Columnar Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata'): particularly space-saving and ideal for tight spaces

Explore the range

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