Native, Woodland and Hedgerow Trees at Glebe Farm Hedging.

Native, woodland and hedgerow trees

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The following bare root trees are suitable for woodlands, forests, copses and hedgerow planting. Many of these are native trees (marked #). Always try to include some trees in your hedge, as these act as platforms and nesting places for songbirds etc. Please note that many of the plants listed in "Bare-root Hedge Plants" can also be used for woodland planting, particularly :

Beech, Hornbeam, Buckthorn, Hawthorn, Hazel, Field Maple, and Native Dogwood.

Most bare root trees available until mid April.

All our prices include VAT (Pre-January 1st Prices Held!)

WOODLAND and HEDGEROW TREES AND SHRUBS.	Estimated height in 10 years	TYPE	SIZE (cm) & AGE at despatch	PRICE (£) per PLANT inc VAT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN
WOODLAND and HEDGEROW TREES AND SHRUBS.	Estimated height in 10 years	TYPE	SIZE (cm) & AGE at despatch	10-99	100-249	250-500
ALDER, COMMON (Alnus glutinosa) # Medium sized native trees with yellow Spring catkins, best grown in wet soils. Will thrive on poor ground and even standing water.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.85	0.79	0.75
ALDER, ITALIAN (Alnus cordata) Large tree with early Spring catkins and glossy dark green leaves contrasted by pale undersides. Makes a good wind-break. Grows well on most soils.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.85	0.79	0.75
AMELANCHIER LAMARCKII Pretty small tree prized for its white early Spring flowers and stunning Autumn colour. Grows well on most soils. Also works well in a mixed hedge.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (3yr)	0.95	0.89	0.85
ASH (Fraxinus excelsior) # Fast growing native trees valued for their timber. Excellent for firewood, as it can be burnt green. Coppices well. Leaves fall at the first Autumn frost. Does best on heavy rich soils.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.85	0.79	0.75
BIRCH, SILVER (Betula pendula) # Graceful native woodland tree with silver striated bark in older trees. Leaves turn pale yellow in Autumn. Grows well in most soils.	3-5 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.85	0.79	0.75
BIRCH, PAPER BARK (Betula papyrifera) Beautiful form with peeling silver/white papery bark	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.99	0.95	0.89
CHESTNUT, HORSE (Aesculus hippocastanum) A familiar majestic specimen tree with its white candle flowers and conkers. Timber is of little value. Frequently used for avenues or a woodland edge.	2-5 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (3yr)	1.79	1.69	1.59
CHESTNUT, SWEET (Castanea sativa) Long-lived tree that thrives in drier soils. Coppices well for firewood or fencing stakes. Edible chestnuts in Autumn.	3-5 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	1.15	1.09	0.99
CRAB APPLE (Malus sylvestris) # Native wild crab apple trees with pale pink flowers in Spring and coloured fruits in Autumn, suitable for jam or cider making. For hedgerows and woodland edges.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.89	0.85	0.79
DOGWOOD, RED STEMMED (Cornus alba sibirica) Thicket forming shrub grown for its brilliant red stems in winter. For best results prune back hard every March. Inconspicuous white flowers in Summer followed by pale blue berries. Will grow in most soils.	2-3 metres (if unpruned)	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.89	0.85	0.79
DOGWOOD, BLACK STEMMED (Cornus alba kesselringii) Winter stems dark purple to black. Mixes well with other Dogwoods when planted in drifts.	2-3 metres (if unpruned)	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.89	0.85	0.79
DOGWOOD, YELLOW STEMMED (Cornus s. flaviramea) Striking ochre to olive green Winter stems, especially dramatic when planted with Red-stemmed Dogwood. Best on damp soils	1-2 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.89	0.85	0.79
LIME, BROAD LEAVED (Tilia platyphyllos) Suitable for pleaching. In Winter red tinged twigs show well in sunlight	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (3yr)	1.49	1.45	1.39
LIME, SMALL LEAVED (Tilia cordata) # Excellent native trees for formal avenues, pollarding and pleaching. Also suitable for woodland planting but has little timber value.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (3yr)	1.25	1.19	1.09
MOUNTAIN ASH or ROWAN (Sorbus aucuparia) # Small native trees with white flowers followed by bunches of bright orange/scarlet berries. Will grow well in almost any soil.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.85	0.79	0.75
OAK, ENGLISH (Quercus robur). # Revered and sometimes worshipped! Native English oak is a staple of any mixed hedge.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	40-60 (2yr) 60-90 (2yr) 90-120 (3yr)	0.79 0.89 1.49	0.75 0.85 1.39	0.69 0.79 1.29
OAK, RED (Quercus rubra) Fast growing oak trees, good on drier soils. Large decorative leaves turn brilliant red in Autumn	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (3yr)	1.59	1.55	1.49
OAK, SESSILE (Quercus petraea) # Our second native oaktree. A better choice for wet soils and coastal regions	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	1.19	1.15	1.09
PINE, SCOTS (Pinus sylvestris) # Fast growing native pine, frequently used as a ‘nurse’ in woods to force hardwood trees to grow straight. Good cover and habitat for wildlife and will add winter interest to a wood.	2-4 metres	Bare root transplant	30-40 (3yr)	0.99	0.95	0.89
WILD CHERRY (Prunus avium) # Pretty Native Cherry trees with pure white flowers, followed by small fruit. Leaves turn crimson in Autumn. Richly coloured bark. Thrives on all but very wet soils.	2-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120 (2yr)	0.89	0.85	0.79
WILLOW, GOLDEN (Salix alba vitellina) Fast growing willow grown principally for its yolk-yellow shoots in Winter. Pruning to a stump should be carried every 2 years for the best effect. Will grow in most situations but prefer damp soils.	4-6 metres (if unpruned)	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.69	0.65	0.59
WILLOW, OSIER (Salix viminalis) # Native willow trees long used for basket making etc. Can be grown as ‘living structures’.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.69	0.65	0.59
WILLOW, SCARLET (Salix alba Britzensis) As above but with brilliant orange-scarlet stems. Prune every 2 years to a stump. Will grow in most situations but prefer damp soils.	4-6 metres (if unpruned)	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.69	0.65	0.59
WILLOW, TWISTED (Salix matsudana Tortuosa) Unusual form with corkscrew branches, which are highly decorative when cut. Prefers damp soils.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.99	0.89	0.79
WILLOW, VIOLET(Salix daphnoides) Fast growing with purple/black young shoots, overlaid with white 'bloom'. Prune every year for best effect.	4-6 metres (if unpruned)	Bare root transplant	60-90 (2yr)	0.69	0.65	0.59

ADDITIONAL TREES & SHRUBS TO ORDER (aprox 2 WEEKS) Minimum order 10 plants/variety	Estimated height in 10 years	TYPE	SIZE (cm) at despatch	PRICE (£) per PLANT inc VAT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN
	Estimated height in 10 years	TYPE	SIZE (cm) at despatch	10-99	100-249	250-500
BUCKTHORN, ALDER (Rhamnus frangula) # Native shrub with spotted bark, suitable for native hedgerows. Butterfly attractor.	2-3 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	0.79	0.75	0.69
CHERRY, BIRD (Prunus padus) # Small native trees, with white flower spikes followed by black fruit.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.89	0.85	0.79
ELEAGNUS ANGUSTIFOLIA (Oleaster)Silver leaved deciduous shrub for hedges.Good in coastal regions.	2-3 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	0.89	0.85	0.79
FIR, DOUGLAS (Pseudotsuga menziesii) Medium sized evergreen conifer for woodlands.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	1.69	1.65	1.59
LARCH, EUROPEAN (Larix decidua) Graceful deciduous conifer for woodlands. Also makes a good hedge	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	0.95	0.89	0.85
LILAC, COMMON (Syringa vulgaris) Pretty suckering shrub with pale purple flowers. For a mixed hedge or on its own	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	1.49	1.45	1.39
MAPLE, NORWAY (Acer platanoides) Fairly fast growing trees. Conspicuous yellow flowers on bare stems in Spring	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
OAK, TURKEY (Quercus cerris) Relatively quick growing Oak Trees with deeply toothed leaves.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
PEAR, WILD (Pyrus communis) # Native trees with glossy leaves, white blossom, and occasional fruit. For hedgerows	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
POPLAR, ASPEN (Populus tremula) # Fluttering leaves, and great Autumn colour for woodlands.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	1.49	1.45	1.39
POPLAR, BALSAMSPIRE Fast growing, with balsam scented leaf buds.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	N/A	N/A	N/A
POPLAR, BLACK (Populus nigra) # Large, rarely seen native trees, with deeply burred bark.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
POPLAR, LOMBARDY (Populus nigra italica) Familiar columnar, quick growing trees for avenues etc	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
POPLAR, WHITE (Populus alba) Adaptable tree. Grey leaves with white underside	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	0.99	0.95	0.89
SPRUCE, NORWAY (Picea abies) Familiar as Christmas Trees! Plant as a ‘cash crop’ or in a mixed wood.	2-4 metres	Bare root transplant	30-40	0.79	0.75	0.69
SWAMP CYPRESS (Taxodium distichum) Delightful deciduous conifer for wet places.	3-5 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	1.29	1.25	1.19
TAMARIX TETANDRA (Tamarisk Tree) Billowing, pink and fluffy. Ideal for seaside areas.	2-4 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	0.79	0.75	0.69
WALNUT, BLACK (Juglans nigra) Fast growing American Walnut Tree.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	2.99	2.89	2.79
WALNUT, COMMON (Juglans regia) # Slower growing Europaean Native trees. Timber highly valued by cabinet makers.	3-4 metres	Bare root transplant	90-120	2.99	2.89	2.79
WILLOW, GOAT or SALLOW (Salix caprea) # Common native pussy willow.	4-6 metres	Bare root transplant	60-90	0.69	0.65	0.59

# = Native Trees. Other varieties and sizes may be available

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