The park has a large variety of trees. 

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Moseley Park - Monkey Puzzle Tree Monkey Puzzle Tree

Monkey Puzzle Tree



Can grow up to 50 feet in height. So called because branches look like monkeys' tails. Originally from Chile. Branches fall off lower part of trunk as the tree grows.
Moseley Park - Black Cherry Tree Black Cherry Tree

Black Cherry Tree



The fruits from this tree are inedible despite the name. This is an ornamental tree which can grow up to 25 feet and is known for its dark coloured foliage.
Moseley Park - Weeping Willow Tree Weeping Willow Tree

Weeping Willow Tree



Has naturally drooping branches and leaves. Can grow to 25 feet in height. Willow is used in cricket bats because of its soft and resilient nature.
Moseley Park - Lime or Linden Tree Lime or Linden Tree

Lime or Linden Tree



Wood from this tree is used in the creation of piano keys because it is highly resistant to warping. Can grow to 100 feet and is indigenous to the UK and Europe.
Moseley Park - Alder - (Dissectum) Tree Alder - (Dissectum) Tree

Alder - (Dissectum) Tree



This is a hybrid tree. Known as an ornamental tree because of its decorative effect. So called because its leaves look like they've been dissected.
Moseley Park - Sycamore Tree Sycamore Tree

Sycamore Tree



Grows to over 150 feet. Has been known in England for over 300 years.
Moseley Park - Acer - Crimson King Acer - Crimson King

Acer - Crimson King



An ornamental tree which can grow between 20- 30 feet in height. Foliage used by florists in creating displays because of the colour. Indigenous to Europe.
Moseley Park - Hawthorn Tree Hawthorn Tree

Hawthorn Tree



The male of the species has pink coloured blossoms, the female of the species has white coloured blossom. It is known for its medicinal properties.
Moseley Park - Horse chestnut Tree Horse chestnut Tree

Horse chestnut Tree



Famous for providing conkers, a traditional children's game for over a hundred years. The hardest conkers are those that have fallen to the ground because they are the ripest.
Moseley Park - Cyprus Tree Cyprus Tree

Cyprus Tree



Cyprus trees are evergreens meaning they do not lose their leaves in the winter. They can grow up to 150 feet in height.