Frank P Matthews
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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Common Silver Birch
White peeling bark with age, slightly pendulous branches. Diamond-shaped green leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Thorn
An improved form of Prunifolia with longer thorns and larger, brighter fruits. Height after 10yrs 4.5m x 4m.
Fast-growing, thorny deciduous tree. White flowers followed by spherical, fleshy, edible, red fruit.
A beautiful small tree with shallow lobed leaves and fruit like red cherries. Height after 10 years 4m.
Upright and dense. Large impressive flowers. Dark glossy leaves and large orange fruits. Height after 10 years 4m.
Crimson Thorn
Glossy, dark green foliage. Profuse, small, dark red flowers with creamy centres in May. Small red fruit.
Midland Thorn
Double, pink-scarlet flowers and dark green foliage. Small red haws in autumn.
Small, compact, spreading tree with glossy, lobed, dark green foliage. Small pure white flowers in May.
Double pink flowers which are very showy in May. Highly ornamental and robust Thorn. Height after 10yr 4m x 3m.
Glossy, dark green foliage. Profuse, small, fuchsia pink in May. Small red fruit.
Common or European Beech
Noble versatile tree, good for hedging. Dark green leaves copper in autumn. Height after 10 years over 6m.
Crab Apple
A spreading tree that appears to have arching branches due to the heavy crop of large glowing butter coloured fruit.