Exotic Trees in Britain – trees that are rare but may be seen in botanical gardens, large parks or even domestic gardens.
During the Middle Ages plants were introduced from Europe, the Middle East, Russia and North Africa. Then explorers and plant collectors found new species from across the world. Commercial plant breeders often funded expeditions and then began to develop new cultivars from the acquisitions. From the mid 17th century, species were brought in from North America, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and eventually India, China and Japan.
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Introduced from North America in the 17th century
Introducd from China in 1838
Introduced from North America in 1726
Introduced from China in 1763
Introduced from China in 1869
Introduced from North America in 1764