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<\/a>Kilkenny Castle park has many mature trees. Currently an extensive replanting programme is also underway in sections of the park. Above \u00a0is a view to the south east \u00a0over the Castle \u00a0 park with Mount Leinster \u00a0as a focal point in the mid distance.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>The many trees along the river Nore add to the attractive walks which we have, they provide shade for fish and shelter for birds, insects and mammals. River side willow, majestic limes and the sturdy oaks share space with many tree species. the woodpecker\u00a0 has been reported\u00a0 alon the river wooded zone\u00a0 in 2021 and 2022.\u00a0 the fast\u00a0 flying kingfisher can also be see.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>There are already many fruit trees and varieties in our city and we have planted many hundred apple and pear \u00a0trees. This is an established older tree located in the city centre near the Black abbey which produces many apples in the autumn. Kilkenny is the orchard of Ireland due to its suitable climate for fruit trees.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Sessile oak at County Hall (Quercus petraea) Dair ghaelach
Oak is important ecologically as habitats for species of birds and mammals and many invertebrate species along with many. Sessile means that the acorns have no stalk while those of the pedunculate oak hang from long stalks. they grow slowly and have a long life.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Leaves of the Sessile oak (Quercus petraea) Dair ghaelach<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/a>Copper Beech Trees (Fagus Sylvatica Atropurperea)
A fine purple beech in castle park planted c 20-25 years ago from seed from a previous tree in the same location by the OPW. Its attractive colour is a wonderful foil to Kilkenny Castle.<\/p><\/div>\n
<\/a>Sweet or Spanish chestnut.<\/strong> Above: Fine wild cherry tree in full bloom at Dukesmeadow planted by Dukesmeadow Residents association some 15-20 years ago.<\/p><\/div>\n Wild Cherry<\/strong> … Prunus avium … sil\u00c3\u00adn\u00c3\u00ad fi\u00c3\u00a1in Kilkenny is fortunate to have a tremendous range of tree species through out our city.\u00a0 The range and quality of our trees is expanding \u00a0as our interest in the importance of \u00a0trees in our lives is better understood. \u00a0In this … Continue reading
Castanea sativa Mill.
It is tree from the Mediterranean region and it is not clear when it first came to Ireland. The Roman planted it\u00a0initially in England. They like a warm and sunny location. The fruit is edible and can be collected in a good year and baked. Normally however they\u00a0are\u00a0\u00a0quite small. The birds and squirrels and many small wild animals enjoy eating them. This tree is located on the Bennettsbridge road close to the tennis club and was planted by the KKB approximately 15 years ago. \u00a0\u00a0 KKB continue to monitor it and it commenced fruiting in the last few years.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/a><\/a>
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rosaceae
Subfamily: Prunoideae
Genus: Prunus
Subgenus: Cerasus
Species: P. avium
The wild cherry can be found through out our city. In a good year (such as 2015) it is possible to pick the sweeter cherries and make jam or cherry pies. It is the birds however who really enjoy the fruit. Once they discover a tree with ripe cherries they will gorge themselves until there are none left. The cherry tree are also a good early pollinator with a mass of white flowers for bees in April and early May. (Above: picture of red cherry \u00a0on Bennettsbridge road planted approximately 15 years ago by KKB)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"