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'The Tamarisk
The Tamarisk is a native shrub rather than a tree, which usually grows about four feet high, and rarely more than six feet. It is uncommon except along the coasts of south-western England. The stem is erect and the branches spreading. The leaves are arranged alternately on the twigs and are very small and scale-like. This leaf formation is a protection against salt. The flowers are very small, either pink or white, but are sometimes quite conspicuous because they are so crowded together.
'The Maritime Pine
The Maritime Pine was introduced from Mediterranean France. It only survives in the south and west of England, but has become naturalised and now grows wild in the neighbourhood of Bournemouth. It is a big and most impressive tree, for when full-grown it has an umbrella-like form. The bark is reddish-grey, broken up into small patches. The needles are very long and leathery, and the cones are enormous. The timber is not used in Britain because it is seldom straight and is full of knots.
'The Sea Buckthorn
A native of Britain, the Sea Buckthorn is a shrub rather than a true tree, though it may sometimes grow as high as eight feet. In general appearance and in its foliage it resembles a dwarf willow, except that it has thorny branches. The leaves are arranged alternately on the twigs and are silvery-grey. The flowers are small and green. The berry is a deep orange colour. The Sea Buckthorn is a rare shrub which grows on the coasts of southern and eastern England.'
The Ladybird Book of Trees, 1963, page 50
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