WOODLAND and HEDGEROW TREES AND SHRUBS.

Estimated height in 10 years

TYPE

SIZE (cm) at despatch

PRICE per PLANT inc VAT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN

ALDER, COMMON (Alnus glutinosa) #

Medium sized tree with yellow Spring catkins, best grown in wet soils. Will thrive on poor ground and even standing water.

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.79

0.75

0.69

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

Transplant

90-120

0.79

0.75

0.69

AMELANCHIER LAMARCKII

Prized for its white early Spring flowers and stunning Autumn colour. Grows well on most soils.

3-4 metres

Transplant

60-90

0.89

0.85

ASH (Fraxinus excelsior) #

Fast growing native tree valued for it’s 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

Transplant

90-120

0.79

0.75

0.69

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

Transplant

90-120

0.79

0.75

0.69

BIRCH, PAPER BARK  (Betula papyrifera)

Transplant

90-120

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

Transplant

60-90

1.59

1.49

1.39

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

Transplant

60-90

0.99

0.95

0.89

CRAB APPLE (Malus sylvestris) #

Wild crab with pale pink flowers in Spring and coloured fruits in Autumn, suitable for jam making. For hedgerows and woodland edges.

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

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)

Transplant

60-90

0.89

0.85

0.79

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

0.89

0.85

0.79

LIME, BROAD LEAVED (Tilia platyphyllos)

Suitable for pleaching. In Winter red tinged twigs show well in sunlight

LIME, SMALL LEAVED (Tilia cordata) #

Excellent native tree for formal avenues, pollarding and pleaching. Also suitable for woodland planting but has little timber value.

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

1.25

1.15

0.99

MOUNTAIN ASH or ROWAN (Sorbus aucuparia) #

Small native tree with white flowers followed by bunches of bright red berries. Will grow well in almost any soil.

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.79

0.75

0.69

OAK, ENGLISH (Quercus robur). #

Revered and sometimes worshipped! English oak is a staple of any mixed hedge.

40-60

60-90

90-120

0.69

0.89

1.29

0.65

0.85

1.25

0.59

0.79

1.19

OAK, RED (Quercus rubra)

Fast growing oak, good on drier soils. Large decorative leaves turn brilliant red in Autumn

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

1.29

1.25

1.19

OAK, SESSILE (Quercus petraea) #

Our second native oak. A better choice for wet soils and coastal regions

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.

WILD CHERRY (Prunus avium) #

Native cherry with pure white flowers, followed by small fruit. Leaves turn crimson in Autumn. Richly coloured bark. Thrives on all but very wet soils.

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)

Transplant

60-90

0.69

0.65

0.59

WILLOW, OSIER (Salix viminalis) #

Native willow long used for basket making etc. Can be grown as ‘living structures’.

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)

Transplant

60-90

0.69

0.65

0.59

WILLOW, TWISTED (Salix matsudana Tortuosa)

Bizzare form with corkscrew branches, which are highly decorative when cut. Prefers damp soils.

0.89

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)

0.79

0.75

0.69

CHERRY, BIRD (Prunus padus)
Small native tree, with white flower spikes followed by black fruit.

3-4 metres

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

Transplant

60-90

0.79

0.75

0.69

FIR, DOUGLAS (Pseudotsuga menziesii)
Medium sized e vergreen conifer for woodlands.

3-4 metres

Transplant

60-90

1.19

1.15

1.09

LARCH, EUROPEAN (Larix decidua)
Graceful deciduous conifer for woodlands.

3-4 metres

Transplant

60-90

0.89

0.85

0.79

LILAC, COMMON (Syringa vulgaris)
Pretty suckering shrub with pale purple flowers. For a mixed hedge or on its own

3-4 metres

Transplant

60-90

1.29

1.25

1.19

MAPLE, NORWAY (Acer platanoides)
Fairly fast growing tree. Conspicuous yellow flowers on bare stems in Spring

0.99

0.95

0.89

OAK, TURKEY (Quercus cerris)Relatively quick growing Oak with deeply toothed leaves.

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.99

0.95

0.89

PEAR, WILD (Pyrus communis)
Glossy leaves, white blossom, and occasional fruit. For hedgerows

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.99

0.95

0.89

POPLAR, ASPEN (Populus tremula)
Fluttering leaves, and great Autumn colour for woodlands.

4-6 metres

Transplant

90-120

1.49

1.45

1.39

POPLAR, BALSAMSPIRE
Fast growing, with balsam scented leaf buds.

N/A

N/A

N/A

POPLAR, BLACK (Populus nigra)
Large, rarely seen native tree, with deeply burred bark.

4-6 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.99

0.95

0.89

POPLAR, LOMBARDY (Populus nigra italica)
Familiar columnar, quick growing tree for avenues etc

POPLAR, WHITE (Populus alba)
Adaptable tree. Grey leaves with white underside

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

0.89

0.85

0.89

SPRUCE, NORWAY (Picea abies)
Familiar as a Christmas Tree! Plant as a ‘cash crop’ or in a mixed wood.

2-4 metres

Transplant

30-40

0.79

0.75

0.69

SWAMP CYPRESS (Taxodium distichum)
Delightful deciduous conifer for wet places.

3-5 metres

Transplant

60-90

0.99

0.95

0.89

TAMARIX TETANDRA (Tamarisk Tree)
Billowing,pink and fluffy. Ideal for seaside areas.

2-4 metres

Transplant

60-90

0.79

0.75

0.69

WALNUT, BLACK (Juglans nigra)
Fast growing American Walnut

3-4 metres

Transplant

90-120

2.99

2.89

2.79

2.89