Spindleberry – Euonymus europaeus – Bare root 40 – 60cm
Euonymus europaeus An inconspicuous deciduous shrub with small pale flowers. It is noted for the fruits which form as bright pink cases that split to reveal orange seeds. Suits: light, dry or heavy...
View ArticleOak (English) – Quercus robur – Bare root 40 – 60cm
Quercus robur With its massive frame the majestic oak is a basic part of our countryside. It flowers before the leaves appear, to produce acorns sitting in little cups in the autumn. An extremely...
View ArticleMaple (Field) – Acer campestre – Bare root 40 – 60cm
Acer campestre A small tree commonly found in woodlands and hedgerows. Its most attractive feature is the fruit or ‘keys’ known to children in some parts of the country as ‘spinning jennies’. Suits:...
View ArticleHazel – Corylus avellana – Bare root 40 – 60cm
Corylus avellana Mostly grown in a woodland setting, hazel is well known for the lamb’s tail catkins and nuts it produces. Hazel is a traditional wood used for fencing. Will tolerate some shade. Suits:...
View ArticleHawthorn – Crataegus monogyna – Bare root 40 – 60cm
Crataegus monogyna The hawthorn must rate as the best know hedgerow species. It produces white ‘may blossom’ noted for its sweet smelling scent, followed by deep red haws in autumn and winter. It will...
View ArticleHornbeam – Carpinus betulus
A stately tree it can be grown as a specimen tree or for hedging. The grey fluted bark is an attractive feature. Will grow well in sun or partial shade. Suits: heavy, wet ground. Prefers: alkaline...
View ArticleRowan/Mountain ash – Sorbus aucuparia
An attractive tree found in woodlands and gardens. It will grow at high altitude, hence its other common name, mountain ash. Creamy white flowers appear in spring followed by bright red berries lasting...
View ArticleRose (dog) – Rosa canina
Typically found in long established hedgerows. Produces large pink/white blooms in early summer followed by red rose hips in autumn. The hips are a rich source of vitamin C, used for rose hip syrup,...
View ArticleBeech – Fagus sylvatica
Beech (Fagus sylvatica) is a tall, attractive tree that may be trimmed to form a dense hedge. It needs plenty of space and is unstable on poorly drained soil. Little will grow under its dense canopy of...
View ArticleDogwood – Cornus sanguinea
An attractive shrub bearing eye catching flowers and dark red bark. Commonly found in wood and scrubland. Suits:light, dry, heavy ground. Prefers: alkaline soil. Growth rate: medium. Average mature...
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