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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 Horse Chestnut
Sticky buds, large palmate leaves, yellow/orange in autumn. White 'candle' flowers. Green husks with conkers.
Juneberry
Small tree or large bush. Large, single, white flowers in April are a lovely contrast to the emerging copper foliage.
This small tree or large shrub has beautiful orange-red autumn colours. Profusion of small white flowers in spring.
Sweetshrub
This spectacular selection is covered in fragrant, red-purple, Magnolia-like flowers for up to two months.
Californian Lilac
A vigorous evergreen, with profuse, slightly scented, dark blue flowers, in clusters from April to June.
Red Bud
Deep purple, almost black, glossy foliage. Bright lavender flowers in spring.
White streaked variegated leaves emerge copper pink and soft green. Dark pink, pea shaped flowers in April.
Rosy purple flowers in early spring, followed by heart-shaped pink, red and white leaves. Umbrella like habit.
A beautiful weeping form. Small lavender flowers in spring and golden autumn colour.
Glossy foliage emerges fiery red, turning burnt orange-yellow as they age. Small pink flowers in spring.
Deep reddish purple foliage, turning gold and purple in autumn. Small, pea-like pink-mauve flowers in May.
Weeping Redbud
Steeply pendulous small tree with glowing, golden yellow, heart-shaped leaves. Pink flowers in April/May.