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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.
Maple
A narrow, upright ascending Acer that is suitable for planting in streets.
The Tatarian Maple
Upright habit. Attractive purple/red emerging leaves remain a deep purple-bronze-green in summer.
The Chocolate Birch
A narrow and upright fast growing birch which has a wonderful dark, chocolate coloured stem.
Birch
Wonderful for the small garden with a gleaming white bark from an early age. Upright, graceful and light in stature.
Hornbeam
Pyramidal habit, narrow when young and broadening as it matures. Good autumn colours of mellow yellow.
Upright Hawthorn
A tough and upright, columnar hawthorn. Clusters of white flowers in May followed by red berries.
Blue Cypress
A small slow growing conical tree with striking feathery, silvery blue-grey foliage and peeling red bark.
Cypress
A tall very narrow columnar tree. Dark green foliage with cones. A typical Mediterranean tree which grows well in the UK.
Cider Gum
Peeling, orange bark, creamy beneath. Silver-blue young foliage turns darker with age. Small white flowers.
Upright Golden Beech
Upright in habit with bright golden leaves which eventually fade to a mellow yellow-green mid summer.
Upright Purple Beech
Upright form with red new leaves turning rich dark purple before falling. Height after 10yrs 4m x 1.5m.
Maidenhair Tree
Columnar, upright, male form, so does not produce fruit. Rich yellow and golden autumn colours.