Amelanchier or June Berry are lovely deciduous shrubs. They are valued for their five petaled star shaped, white or pink flushed flowers and fine A...
View full detailsAmelanchier or June Berry are lovely deciduous shrubs. They are valued for their five petaled star shaped, white or pink flushed flowers and fine A...
View full detailsQuercus robur, or the English Oak, is a magnificent tree celebrated for its size, longevity, and ecological significance. Its stunning lobed leaves...
View full detailsAmelanchier or June Berry are lovely deciduous shrubs. They are valued for their five petaled star shaped, white or pink flushed flowers and fine A...
View full detailsBetula also known as Himalayan Birch - can be a deciduous tree or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or ...
View full detailsCatalpa bignonioides 'Nana' or Indian Bean Tree is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, ornamental tree that adds beauty and intere...
View full detailsBetula also known as Himalayan Birch - can be a deciduous tree or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or ...
View full detailsPrunus Avium Plena commonly known as Double-Flowering Wild Cherry is a beautiful ornamental cultivar of the native wild cherry tree (Prunus avium)....
View full detailsThese splendid trees are celebrated for lush green serrated leaves, forming an impenetrable screen that bestows privacy, security, and an effective...
View full detailsCornus Kousa Chinensis or Chinese Dogwood is a deciduous tree prized for its stunning display of white bracts, vibrant autumn foliage, and ornament...
View full detailsAlnus are vigorous deciduous trees and large shrubs with rounded leaves and often conspicuous catkins in winter. Alnus thrive best in moist but wel...
View full detailsThe Prunus laurocerasus Novita Cherry Laurel Pleached Tree is a distinguished and versatile addition to any garden or landscape, offering a sophist...
View full detailsCornus Mas is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to parts of Europe and Western Asia. It’s prized for its early spring flowers, edible fruits, ...
View full detailsPrunus 'Spire' is an elegant, upright cherry tree with stunning pale pink spring blossoms, attractive bronze-red young foliage, and a striking narr...
View full detailsThe flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. V...
View full detailsPrunus Novita Standard is a robust evergreen shrub or small tree, widely used in the UK for hedging and screening due to its dense foliage, fast gr...
View full detailsCornus kousa 'China Girl', commonly known as the Chinese Dogwood, is a stunning deciduous tree or large shrub that is prized for its striking white...
View full detailsMost birches are characterised by distinctive peeling bark which has a variety of textures and shades of colour, the appearance of the bark often i...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. M...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. M...
View full detailsElaeagnus or spotted oleaster are a medium evergreen shrub with wide ovate leaves. They often bear fragrant flowers which grow in small clusters ar...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits.Ma...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits.Ma...
View full detailsCarpinus are deciduous native hedger that bears oval, prominently veined, dark green leaves that turn yellow and orange in autumn, it does hold ont...
View full detailsRowans, Whitebeam or Sorbus are deciduous trees which can range from dwarf shrubs to large trees and are generally very hardy. They are primarily g...
View full detailsPyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental pear tree that offers stunning white flowers in spring, glossy green leaves ...
View full detailsPrunus or Flowering Cherry can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some h...
View full detailsThe flowers of many Viburnum are highly fragranced so are fabulous when planted by a pathway or entrance where they can be fully appreciated. V...
View full detailsPyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a beautiful, fast-growing ornamental pear tree that offers stunning white flowers in spring, glossy green leaves ...
View full detailsPrunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis', commonly known as the Autumn Cherry, is a charming ornamental cherry tree valued for its unique and extended flowe...
View full detailsPrunus or Flowering Cherry can be deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs with showy flowers in spring, and often good autumn foliage colour. Some h...
View full detailsFagus Sylvatica Atropunicea known as Copper Beech is a striking and versatile tree that brings exceptional beauty and structure to gardens. Here ar...
View full detailsThese splendid trees are celebrated for lush green serrated leaves, forming an impenetrable screen that bestows privacy, security, and an effective...
View full detailsThese splendid trees are celebrated for lush green serrated leaves, forming an impenetrable screen that bestows privacy, security, and an effective...
View full detailsThese splendid trees are celebrated for lush green serrated leaves, forming an impenetrable screen that bestows privacy, security, and an effective...
View full detailsMost birches are characterised by distinctive peeling bark which has a variety of textures and shades of colour, the appearance of the bark often i...
View full detailsMost birches are characterised by distinctive peeling bark which has a variety of textures and shades of colour, the appearance of the bark often i...
View full detailsAlnus are vigorous deciduous trees and large shrubs with rounded leaves and often conspicuous catkins in winter. Alnus thrive best in moist but wel...
View full detailsPrunus padus, commonly known as Bird Cherry is an excellent choice for gardens, particularly those with a focus on wildlife, naturalistic planting,...
View full detailsEuonymus or japanese spindle are compact, evergreen shrubs. They are grown for their attractive colourful foliage and Autumn colours, leaves are si...
View full detailsCatalpa bignonioides or Indian Bean Tree is a stunning, versatile tree that provides a multitude of benefits for both aesthetics and ecology. Its i...
View full detailsMost birches are characterised by distinctive peeling bark which has a variety of textures and shades of colour, the appearance of the bark often i...
View full detailsBetula also known as Himalayan Birch - can be a deciduous tree or shrubs, usually colouring well in autumn and often with striking white, pink, or ...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits.Ma...
View full detailsLime trees they are deciduous with large heart shaped or oval foliage. Lime trees are easy to grow in moist well drained soil in sun or part shade...
View full detailsPrunus Avium Plena commonly known as Double-Flowering Wild Cherry is a beautiful ornamental cultivar of the native wild cherry tree (Prunus avium)....
View full detailsMalus Or crab apple are small to medium-sized deciduous trees with showy flowers in spring and ornamental or edible fruit in autumn. Malus grow wel...
View full detailsAcer can be deciduous trees or large shrubs with paired, often palmately-lobed leaves and small flowers followed by characteristic winged fruits. M...
View full detailsRoot Balling Trees Starts around the end of October start of November
It is a great way to save a few hundreds on your tree planting scheme, and did you know? root balls are better to plant as they need less watering than pot grown.
Planting the trees You must keep the hessian / wire around the root ball. If you remove this you are taking away all the lovely home grown soil and more importantly the fibrous roots will be disturbed and knocked off, this could potentially harm the health of the tree. Should you need to nip the wire as it is close to the stem of the tree then this can be done
Site preparation Eliminate weeds and loosen the soil to improve drainage and compaction. Dig a hole to a depth to allow planting at the same level as the nursery line and up to 3 times the diameter. Break up the soil with a fork at the bottom and sides of the hole before planting. Remove any debris, stones or clods of earth etc. Improve fertility by incorporating organic matter and a suitable fertiliser into the soil. If waterlogged over winter consider plating on a slight mound as excess moisture can kill finer roots and cause disease and root rot.
Staking
If your new tree needs staking, you must remove the nursery stakes, and find two or three stakes (wooden or metal). Place your hand on the trunk and see where it needs to be steadied. Use a soft material, like canvas strapping or tree staking straps, to attach the stakes.
For most trees the stake should be one-third of the height of the tree. This anchors the roots and allows the stem to sway and thicken .For tress with long or flexible stems use long, vertical stakes, cutting it lower in the second year.
There should be a gap of 2.5-3cm (about an inch) between the stem and the stake.
Stakes should be inserted on the side of the prevailing wind so that the tree is blown away from the stake
Watering and Aftercare
Water well and regular for the first growing season. Drought stress is common with newly planted trees and shrubs. Even in a cool damp summer the rain rarely replenishes the soil moisture fully. The soil may be dry around the roots even when the surface appears moist. Windy conditions are especially likely to lead to water shortages with dull lifeless foliage an indication or drought stress. Irrigate regularly to prevent damage. Keep the diameter around the plant free from weeds as they will intercept the water before it has chance to get to the planted roots.
