From maples to the silver birch, the Pro Landscaper team reveals their favourite tree this National Tree Week to celebrate.

Bethany Vann, deputy editor at Pro Landscaper
Maple tree / acer

“I am a sucker for anything autumnal. I love the foliage, plus you get a good design variety due to the branches spreading out in all directions.”

Nina Mason, content director
Sweetgum tree / Liquidambar styraciflua

“They look beautiful in the autumn, especially during a walk underneath them as they’re a popular one used to line the streets.”

Holly Chapman, editorial assistant
Japanese black pine / Pinus thunbergii

“I like how they look a little bonsai-esque, and they very much remind me of the trees from Dr Seuss films. The pines also feel a little festive.”

Kiri Shaw, marketing executive
Maple tree / acer

“I think this tree is pretty all throughout the year. They look the nicest during the autumn, though, with vibrant red leaves. I believe there is also a diverse range of maple trees!”

Edward Brown, Pro Arb editor
Coast redwood / Sequoia sempervirens

“They’re big! They are actually one of the largest trees, plus they live for a long time.”

Ollie Finch, sales executive
Weeping blue atlas cedar / Cedrus Atlantica ‘Glauca Pendula’

“I’ve never seen a tree that looks like one of these before. We saw it with Boom & Bonheur in Germany, and I realised what an interesting shape they are.”

Luke Chaplin, sales director
Coast redwood / Sequoia sempervirens

“I like these because they’re the tallest trees in the world. I’d really like to visit them in California.”

Kara Thomas, senior designer
Silver birch / Betula pendula

“I saw one of these a few weeks ago and I loved the yellow leaves sprawled on the ground; much like confetti.”

Louise Klose, designer
Tibetan cherry / prunus serrula 

“These are my favourite because you don’t judge a book by its cover. Sometimes it looks like a normal tree, but when the bark peels off, it reveals the ribbon. It’s the beauty behind the bark. Also, I remember seeing it at Highdown Gardens as a child because it was shiny.”