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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.
Spindle
A compact form with stunning autumn colour. Small green flowers are followed by red fruits with orange seeds.
Witch Hazel
Red autumn foliage. Large clusters of coppery orange flowers in February. Height after 10 years up to 4m.
Large clusters of sulphur yellow flowers, strong sweet fragrance in January/February. Lustrous leaves with yellow tints.
Superb vigorous shrub. Dense yellow-copper flowers in February. Good autumn colour. Height after 10yrs 4m.
Small jasmine scented white flowers in late summer. Bright red calyces in autumn. Attractive grey/brown bark.
Pine
A slow growing bushy tree with a flattened top and an umbrella like shape. Bright green foliage with small cones.
Fuji Cherry
Small, umbrella shaped tree with a mass of single white, bell shaped flowers opening from green buds.
Flowering Cherry
Small tree with spreading habit. Semi double, honey scented, shell pink flowers with contrasting purple calyces.
Rowan & Whitebeam
‘Emiel’ has narrow, light green leaves which turn brilliant glowing amber, orange and red in autumn.
Viburnum
Open to horizontal branches bearing flattened cymes of tiny, creamy white flowers followed by ovoid, red fruit ripening black.
North American Flowering Dogwood
North American Flowering Dogwood. Dark green foliage. Pure white bracts. Rich autumn colour. Height after 10yr 4m/13ft.
Thorn
Upright and dense. Large impressive flowers. Dark glossy leaves and large orange fruits. Height after 10 years 4m.