Ornamental Trees – Bare Root Specifications

We grow a variety of bare root ornamental trees in various sizes to suit the smaller and larger garden. All of the trees are grown for a full growing season before despatch to encourage deep rooting for stability and fast establishment after planting.

Our nursery is situated on very fertile soils that encourage vigorous and fibrous root systems. In all cases we respect these roots highly during lifting, handling and onward shipment. Are you interested in how we lift the bare root trees from the field, just click here.

What is a bare root tree?

A bare root tree is a tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Sometimes referred to as ‘open ground’ trees, they are available from early November to March. The soil is knocked off the roots after lifting, hence the common name of ‘bare root’. This is the traditional method of growing and transporting trees and has been the usual practice for many centuries, long before it became normal to use containers.

The below information will help you and guide you in the right direction to choose the best ornamental bare root trees for your space. Click here for Fruit Trees – Bare Root Specifications.

Our bare root ornamental trees are measured in height from ground level to the top of the tree, not measured by girth. These specifications are for guidance only, as nature offers variation between varieties and within each tree form.

Look out for the bare root symbol below that indicates which trees we grow as a bare root tree.

One year bare root budded trees

Trees are graded uniformly in all cases with special care taken to straightness and proportionate root/tree balance.

Most maiden trees will be 125cm, depending on variety as some naturally dwarfing trees will be smaller. They will either be a single stem tree or have a small number of feathers (small branches).

Seed grown/native trees

Trees are graded uniformly in all cases with special care taken to straightness and proportionate root/tree balance and can be offered in several different sizes. In all cases please check our catalogue for details. Varieties are feathered (branched) according to variety/species.

Hedging: 60-80cm

Can’t plant your bare root tree just yet?

Don’t worry, click here to see how they can be stored until you’re ready.

Not sure on how to plant your tree?

Click here to see how to plant your new bare root tree.