Planting to the terraced gardens is extremely simple and, with the exception of some of the fruit varieties, uses only plants which were easily available in the mid seventheeth century. The limited evidence for the planting of these gardens comes from a small series of letters written by the agent, George Rawdon, to Lord Conway. The only specific trees mentioned are Red Strakes, Golden Pippins and ‘Base Sweepings’. It has been possible to acquire small numbers of the Redstreaks and Pippins and these are now growing on the top terrace. The remaining planting here concentrates on evergreen species used in a formal manner or fruit grown against the walls. A limited number of specimens include Arbutus unedo (Strawberry Tree), Laurus nobilis (Bay), Cydonia oblonga (Quince), Myrtus communis (Myrtle), and Mespilis germanica (Medlar). Bay is also used to the north of the top wall (south of the Bowling Green) and will be trained to form ‘buttresses’. It is hoped that these will then form an additional deterrent to climbing on the walls without reducing the views over from the Long Walk. A very small amount of other planting in this section of the garden has been included to provide interest, and especially fragrance, at locations such as gate openings and adjacent steps. These include roses and honeysuckle, and around the seat at the west of the top terrace, wallflowers have been planted with the intention that they seed into other areas of the garden.