Do you love trees? We do!

That's why we are offering 20% off our small container trees and fruit trees during February.

We say 'small' to distinguish them from our semi-mature standard trees but they are 175-200cm established 3-4 year old trees in a container. Our fruit trees are approximately 150cm tall and pruned to encourage low branches for easy harvesting. These trees can  be collected from the nursery as they fit into most cars.

February is an ideal planting time. So have a good look on our website, come and visit or telephone for advice - there is a tree for every tree lover with 20% off during February (subject to availability at time of order).

Ideal for small gardens are - ornamental cherries such as Prunus Okame, crab apples such as Malus Evereste; Amelanchiers -  20% OFF - LOVETREES18

Larger trees (in maturity) available as small standards include Birches, Oaks, Willow, Maples - 20% OFF  - LOVETREES18

Fruit trees include Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries,  Hazel nuts, Walnuts, Figs, Medlars and Mulberries - 20% OFF - LOVETREES18

Offer ends at midnight 28th February 2018, orders with payment can be placed up to this time, collection and delivery can be later.

Looking for something special?

We have some stunning new specimens in stock to view now.

Mid-winter is a great time to appreciate form, structure and evergreens in the garden. Topiary can be used to great effect in both formal and informal gardens. Evergreen yew can be clipped to many shapes - balls, cones, half standards and we have a great selection which can be used as single specimens or in groups.  For a less formal look, we have mature 'multi-stem' Cryptomeria japonica and Holly - Ilex Nellie Stevens.

Also valuable in the winter garden are trees with interesting bark including Himalayan birch and winter flowering shrubs such as Hamamelis, Mahonia and Daphne.

Also new in stock are multi-stem 2.5m+ evergreen oak and Camellia - suitable for contemporary urban gardens and traditional gardens alike. Use as a stunning centre piece or a symmetrical pair.

Other new arrivals include half-standard pleached evergreen Elaeagnus and deciduous Pyrus Chanticleer (ornamental pear).

Come and visit to view!

Autumn to spring is the ideal planting time for most trees and shrubs as they are not actively growing and there is likely to be less stress to the plant. However, it is best to avoid planting in waterlogged or frozen ground.

Wet conditions?

If the soil is waterlogged do wait until surface water has drained away before you plant. If the soil consistently remains very wet consider improving the drainage before planting or the plants could suffer in the long term. Walking on or digging soil when waterlogged can also damage the structure - compacting it and reducing the aeration which is necessary for plant roots to thrive.

Cold conditions?

Generally, if there is snow on the ground or the ground is frozen for several days it is advisable not to plant. Do not remove pots or containers from the root ball during freezing conditions as the small roots can be damaged.

Storage

Bundles of bare-root plants can be kept in the bags they are supplied in, in a shed or garage for about a week prior to planting, if the delay is longer they are best ‘heeled’ in the soil in their bundles or in a free draining container with compost around the roots. Rootballed plants are best left out of drying, cold winds with straw or hessian over the rootballs. Container grown trees and shrubs are fine in the containers they come in until planting conditions are suitable – just secure them safely where they won’t blow over.

see our blog on Bare root plants for hedges for more information on care for bare root plants during and after planting.

Hamamelis - Witch hazel

A lovely addition to the winter garden. Hamamelis is a hardy deciduous shrub with spidery flowers in winter. Depending on the variety the flowers are yellow, orange or red and some are scented. In some years the autumn colour is a fiery orange or yellow.

Hamamelis Jelena

They thrive in a sheltered position and tolerate partial shade. Plant in any moist but well drained neutral to acid soil.

Happy New Year!

We look forward to seeing you at the nursery this year.

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8am to 4pm on Saturdays