Field Grown Trees - Catalogue

Size

Trees are offered for sale in different shapes. To the outsider the way these are graded can seem complicated, so please see the explanation below.

Standard trees. Standard here means the familiar 'lollipop' shape, with a single straight clear trunk and a head, or crown, of smaller branches on top. The stem should be 2 metres from the ground to the start of the head.

Standard trees are normally graded by girth (that is, circumference) at 1 metre from the surface of the ground, using a tape measure. This measurement is given in centimetres. This tells the buyer how substantial the tree is. For standards, it is a better indication of what you are getting for your money than the height alone would be. We have seen very tall standard trees, that were very spindly and whippy, and drawn, and nothing like such good value as a shorter stockier tree.

The grades normally offered are: 10-12cm, 12-14cm, 14-16cm, 16-18cm, 18-20cm, 20-25cm, 25-30cm. As a very rough guide a 10-12cm tree will be about 3.5 metres tall, 12-14cm about 4 metres, 14-16cm about 4.5 metres, bigger trees will be around 5 metres.

Conifers and feathered trees. These trees have a single stem, but do not have a defined head. Instead, branches grow out from the main stem all the way up it, from just above ground level. These trees are measured by height, measured from ground level to the tip of the plant. This measurement is given in metres.

The grades normally offered are: 1-1.25 metres, 1.25-1.5 metres, 1.5-1.75 metres, 1.75-2 metres, 2-2.5 metres, 2.5-3 metres, 3-3.5 metres, 3.5-4 metres, 4-4.5 metres, 4.5-5 metres.

Multi-stemmed trees. These trees have 3 or more stems starting from below knee height, normally directly from the soil or compost surface. They may have branches all the way up the stems, but for some subjects the small branches may be cut off to expose attractive bark.

These trees are measured by height, measured from the ground to the tip of the plant. This measurement is given in metres.

The grades normally offered are: 1.75-2 metres, 2-2.5 metres, 2.5-3 metres, 3-3.5 metres, 3.5-4 metres, 4-4.5 metres, 4.5-5 metres.

Rootballed or bare root?

We sell both. All trees 16-18cm are priced as being supplied rootballed. Larger trees need to be rootballed to ensure a successful planting. We also recommend rootballed for more sensitive trees such as Birch, Beech, Oak & Hornbeam.

Rootballed trees are supplied with roots wrapped in wire and hessian and planted in this form - these materials break down over time allowing new root growth and minimum disturbance to the tree at the time of planting.

Bare root trees are lifted and immediately wrapped in polythene bags. They should be planted within two to three days of delivery.

Field grown trees are available for delivery from October to mid April.

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Index: A B C F G I J L M P Q R S T U

To buy trees, or check stock or sizes, please call 01777 702422 or email christopherscott@greenmiletrees.co.uk.

Acer campestre

Field Maple. Medium sized native tree. Good yellow autumn tints, full of rustic charm. Tolerant of most sites.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Acer campestre Elsrijk

Acer campestre Elsrijk A Dutch selection of the field maple, with a tight neatly growing habit. Popular for street planting etc.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer campestre Queen Elizabeth

Acer campestre illiam Caudwell A vigorous, upright selection of field maple.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer campestre William Caldwell

Acer campestre William Caudwell A dense, tidy selection of field maple. More compact than the ordinary tree, it colours well in autumn.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer cappadocicum

Acer Cappadocicum Strongly lobed, shiny leaves, which turn a good clear yellow in Autumn, make this an attractive medium sized tree.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer cappadocicum Aureum

A very attractive selection of Acer cappadocicum. The young growth is flushed red, it then turns a good fresh yellow.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer cappadocicum rubrum

The young growth on this selection is a striking clear red, it retains the colour well into the summer.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer davidii

Acer Davidii Small snake barked tree. Striking cream and green striations, with rich autumn colour and plentiful attractive fruits.
Available sizes 8-16cm girth.

Acer davidii George Forrest

A vigorous tree with glossy dark green leaves and attractive bright red leaf stalks. They set off the vivid snake bark to good effect.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze

Acer freemanii Autumn Blaze This selection is easy to grow and has very attractive foliage: deeply cut leaves, clear bright green in summer, turn really good shades of yellow and orange in autumn.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Acer platanoides

Acer Platanoides Norway maple. Big, handsome, vigorous Scandinavian native. Crisp and clear golden autumn colours. Excellent shade tree.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Acer platanoides Columnare

Acer Platanoides Columnare The same bold leaves as the type, the habit is ascending, columnar, quite vigorous. Useful for planting in areas where access is needed round the tree.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer platanoides Crimson King

Acer Crimson King

Acer Platanoides Crimson King A reliable purple leaved tree, with contrasting small yellow flowers and crimson emerging foliage, well tried and tested.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer platanoides Crimson Sentry

Acer Crimson Sentry Narrow upright tree, purple red leaves, retaining its excellent columnar shape with age. Becoming a firm favourite.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer platanoides Deborah

Acer Platanoides Deborah Attractively rippled leaves, flushed red when young, this is a vigorous selection with good autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer platanoides Drummondii

Acer Platanoides Drummondii Striking variegated maple leaves, with a broad cream band round the margins. One of the best larger variegated trees.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer platanoides Emerald Queen

Strong growing cultivar, with glossy deep green leaves, ascending branches, forming a noble rounded presence with age.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer platanoides Globosum

A compact tree, with close growing branches, and a characteristic round head.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Acer pseudoplatanus

Sycamore. A large deciduous tree, very tolerant of poorer soil and weather. Naturalised in many regions, supporting a range of wildlife. Autumn tints.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Acer pseudoplatanus Atropurpureum

A selection of sycamore with leaves purple underneath. Particularly effective when the leaves are moved by a breeze.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer pseudoplatanus Erectum

A vigorous tree with upright growing branches.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer pseudoplatanus Leopoldii

This tree has boldly variegated leaves, flushed salmon pink at first, then emerging deep green, flecked with pink and yellow.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Acer rubrum

Red maple. Eventually quite a large tree, it has scorching autumn colours, reds, scarlet, and orange.
Available sizes 10-18cm girth.

Acer rufinerve

A good snake-barked maple. The stems become prominently marked with green and white stripes. Typical maple leaves take on good autumn colour.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Acer saccharinum Pyramidale

Acer Saccharinum Pyramidale Silver Maple, upright form. Eventually a large tree. Deeply divided leaves, silver beneath. Excellent autumn colour. The tree broadens out with age.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Acer saccharinum Wierii

A selection of Silver Maple with striking deeply cut leaves, very effective as the leaves move in a breeze. Good autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Aesculus x carnea Briottii

Aesculus Carnea Briottii Red Horse Chestnut. A medium tree with deep pink candlesticks of flowers. A very attractive alternative to the familiar white conker. Tolerant of most sites.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Aesculus hippocastanum

Aesculus Hippocastanum

Horse Chestnut Horse chestnut. Wonderful large tree, with spectacular creamy candles of flowers in May. Bold leaves, followed by conkers. Easy to grow.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii

A selection with prominent double flowers, which does not set conkers. Thrives on most sites and soils.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Aesculus indica

Indian Horse Chestnut. Big prominent candlesticks in summer, with bold palmate leaves. This eventually makes a large tree.
Available sizes 8-14cm girth.

Alnus cordata

Italian Alder. Medium tree, very tolerant of difficult soils. Glossy bright green oval leaves. Prominent catkins in late winter.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Alnus glutinosa

Alnus Glutinosa Common or English alder. Medium native tree, very tolerant of difficult soils. Interesting veined leaves, catkins in early spring. Supports a host of wildlife.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Alnus glutinosa Imperialis

An attractive selection of Alnus glutinosa, with markedly finely cut leaves, giving a very distinctive effect.
Available sizes10-16cm girth.

Alnus glutinosa Laciniata

Alnus Glutinosa Laciniata A vigorous tree with cut leaves. Habit is quite upright.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Alnus incana

Grey alder. A medium tree, tough and reliable. The leaves are grey underneath, and the bark is an attractive dull pewter hue.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Alnus incana Aurea

A cultivar of grey alder, with fresh gold young leaves, and prominent red catkins.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Alnus incana Laciniata

Alnus Incana Lacinata This selection has deeply cut leaves, and is as tough as the species.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Amelanchier Ballerina

Amelanchier Ballerina A selection of Snowy Mespilus. A wonderful tree or large shrub. This selection has masses of large white flowers in spring, bronze young foliage with terrific autumn colour.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Amelanchier grandiflora Robin Hill

A more upright form of Snowy Mespilus, the flowers are pink to start with, turning white later. Good autumn colour.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Amelanchier lamarckii

Amelanchier lamarckii (multistem) Snowy mespilus. A fabulous small deciduous tree, surprisingly tough. The young leaves are copper red, then green and finally a rich orange in autumn. Masses of racemes of white flowers in spring, with black fruits later. A fine choice for a medium to small garden.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Betula albosinensis

Betula Albosinensis Medium sized tree. Tolerant of just about all soil positions. The bark peels with time, revealing creamy white fresh bark turning salmon pink. Glossy mid green leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula albosinensis Fascination

This selection has bold leaves and a reliable and vivid bark colour. Being a clonal selection it is ideal for an avenue, for example, where evenness of growth and colour is required.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula Ermannii

Betula Ermannii" Vigorous medium sized tree. Not fussy about soil type. The peeling bark often takes on a shaggy appearance, with shades of cream, buff, fawn and pink. Mid green strongly veined leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula Nigra

Betula Nigra River birch. Medium tree, particularly useful for damp conditions. Striking finely peeling bark, almost apricot in colour, becoming attractively fissured with age. Bright green lozenge shaped leaves.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Betula nigra Heritage

A vigorous selection, with a tidy growth habit, useful for avenue work. Excellent bark colour.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula papyrifera

Paper birch. Medium to large tree, with good soil tolerance. Striking white bark, and good golden yellow autumn colour. Also called the canoe birch.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Betula pendula

Betula Pendula

Betula Pendula Multistem Silver Birch. A medium sized native, it loves dry soils. White stems and trunk, becoming attractively rough with age. Much loved by native insects.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Betula pendula Dalecarlica

Swedish Birch. This tree has cut leaves and a tidy habit, with twigs that weep over at the ends, giving a very graceful effect.
Available sizes 10-18cm girth.

Betula pendula Fastigiata

Betula Pendula Fastigiata

Betula Pendula Fastigiata An upright form of Silver Birch, ideal for a formal location, or where access round the tree is required.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Betula pendula Tristis

Betula Pendula Tristis A tall vigorous form, whose long thin twigs have a strongly weeping habit. A very attractive tree.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula pendula Youngii

Betula Youngii Young's weeping birch. A small strongly weeping tree, steadily attaining great character with its gnarled white bark. A fine focal point. Tolerant of most soils.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula pendula Zwitsers Glorie

Betula pendula Zwitsers Glorie A vigorous tree, with ascending branches. The peeling bark is a good white with creamy patches when freshly exposed. Very easy to grow and trouble free.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Betula pubescens

White Birch. This tree has ascending branches and clear white bark. It is very tolerant of a range of soil types.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Betula utilis Jacquemontii

Betula Utilis Jacquemontii multistem Himalayan birch. Fabulous brilliant white bark, slightly larger glossy lozenge shaped leaves. Quite rightly very popular. Eye catching all year round. Not fussy as to site.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Carpinus betulus

Carpinus Betulus

Carpinus Betulus Common hornbeam. A deciduous native tree. If left to grow it gets large, but also makes one of the best hedges. Easy to grow and not particular about soil type. Attractive strongly ribbed leaves, the bark is slate grey, tough and becomes deeply ridged with age. Great for wildlife.
Available sizes 8-16cm girth.

Carpinus betulus fastigiata

Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata

Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata A narrow form of the common hornbeam, it is smaller than the type, with closer compact leaves. Slim as a youngster, it broadens out with age. Like the rest of us.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine

A fastigiated form of the common hornbeam, with the attractive leaves, grey bark and resilience of the type. As it gets older it maintains its trim narrow outline, and gets a bit smug about it, frankly.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Castanea sativa

Sweet chestnut, Spanish chestnut. A large vigorous tree with good drought tolerance. Very attractive boldly serrated leaves, with lots of catkins in summer to add ornamental value. Plenty of nuts follow a good summer. Older trees have interesting diagonally fluted bark.
Available sizes 10-20cm girth.

Corylus colurna

Corylus Colurna Turkish hazel. A large deciduous tree whose symmetrical even branches giving it a magnificent bearing. Tolerant of most soils. The attractive grey bark is ridged and corky. The leaves are quite oval and attractive.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth. Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Cotoneaster Cornubia

Cotoneaster Cornubia A small to medium sized tree. A semi-evergreen with narrow leathery leaves. Tolerant of nearly all soils and sites. Following the masses of white flowers that clothe the branches in spring, festoons of scarlet berries weigh down the boughs in autumn and winter, providing a treat for hungry birds.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Cotoneaster hybridus pendulus

A strongly weeping small tree grown on a standard stem. Semi-evergreen glossy leaves, plentiful white flowers in early summer, followed by loads of bright berries in autumn make this a great choice for the compact design.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet

Scarlet Hawthorn. A small to medium ornamental tree, tolerant of most sites. Double red flowers cover the branches in early summer, making this about the best red flowered small tree there is, reliable and striking. Good for wildlife.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Crataegus laevigata Rosea

A similar tree to Crataegus Paul's Scarlet, easy to grow and attractive. Vivid pink flowers in early summer, red fruits later.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Crataegus lavallei

A small ornamental thorn tree, tough and tolerant. The glossy oval leaves are dark green, and hang on well into winter. White flowers are born abundantly in May, followed by good sized scarlet red berries in autumn and winter.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Crataegus monogyna Stricta

Crataegus monogyna Stricta This selected clone of the common hawthorn has a strongly upright habit. It is as tough and tolerant as the rest of the thorns.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Crataegus prunifolia

Another thorn that thrives on most sites. A small tree, it has attractive shiny oval leaves, lots of white flowers and berries to follow. Good autumn tints, rich reds, yellows and orange.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Fagus sylvatica

Common beech. A large stately tree. Tolerant of most soils. Excellent hedging plant. Young growth a cheerful, fresh, bright green. Really good copper tints in autumn. Supports dozens of native species of insect.
Available sizes 10-18cm girth.

Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea

Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea Purple beech, Copper beech. A large tree with striking vivid purple foliage, turning copper in the autumn.
Available sizes 10-18cm girth.

Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold

A medium sized tree. The growth habit is close and columnar. The leaves are fresh yellow when young, turning golden green later. Excellent for a formal design.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood

Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood Claret ash. A medium deciduous tree with a distinctive attractive habit. The narrow lance shaped leaves are fine and glossy. They turn a wonderful muted purple in autumn.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Fraxinus excelsior

Common ash. A large deciduous native tree with ascending branches. Tolerant of poor soils, pollution and difficult sites. Attractive pinnate foliage clothes the boughs in summer, and then bunches of 'keys' cover the tree in autumn.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Fraxinus excelsior Jaspidea

Fraxinus excelsior Jaspidea Golden ash. A vigorous selection of the common ash, with fresh golden yellow young leaves, and striking gold branches and twigs, particularly prominent in winter, punctuated dramatically by the black buds.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Fraxinus excelsior Pendula

Weeping ash. A strongly growing clone of the common ash, the lower branches form a broad dense skirt, giving the tree a distinctive silhouette.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Fraxinus excelsior Westhof's Glorie

Fraxinus excelsior Westhof's Glorie A strong growing clone of common ash, with a disciplined ascending habit, spreading more as the tree ages. The leaves are a good dark green.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Fraxinus ornus

Manna ash. A medium tree. Profuse tassels of white flowers in early summer make a stunning sight. Cultivated in Britain for more than 300 years, this is a reliable and attractive tree.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Gleditsia triacanthos Sunburst

Gleditsa Sunburst Honey locust, golden form. A medium deciduous tree, lacking the fierce thorns of the common type, tolerant of polluted air. The whole tree is a marvellous clear golden yellow in spring. A truly elegant specimen.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Ilex altaclarensis Golden King

Ilex altaclarensis Golden King Variegated holly. A large shrub or small tree, growing well on most sites. It has quite large spine-free leaves, the edges daubed with a broad gold splash. It can be clipped to form a really attractive tall screen, or other more imaginative shapes. It is in fact female, bearing red berries in winter.
Available size 2m height.

Ilex aquifolium

Common holly. Familiar evergreen native. A medium-sized tree that thrives in sun or shade and on a wide range of soils. Frequently clipped for a dense secure hedge. In a good year female plants produce a wonderful crop of bright berries, set off by the shiny deep green leaves.
Available size 2m height.

Ilex aquifolium J C Van Tol

A cracking selection of common holly. Quite vigorous, the deep green, shiny leaves are virtually spine-free. A self-pollinating female form, it produces a prolific and reliable crop of bright red berries.
Available size 2m height.

Ilex aquifolium Silver Queen

Ilex Aquifolium Silver Queen

Ilex Aquifolium Silver Queen A large shrub or small to medium tree. Happy on most sites. The spiny leaves have a prominent cream margin. Makes an eye-catching, dense screen when clipped. A male form.
Available size 2m height.

Juglans nigra

Black walnut. A magnificent large tree. Tolerant of most soils. Big bold leaves make a wonderful sight in summer, and the deeply fissured bark of a mature specimen provide winter interest. Large round fruits are a treat for wildlife.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Juglans regia

Common walnut. Medium to large tree, eventually yielding highly valued timber. Tolerant of most soil types. Striking bold leaves in summer are followed by the edible nuts, which are profuse in a good year.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Laburnum watereri Vossii

Laburnum Watereri Vossii Golden rain. A small deciduous tree, tolerant of most soils. The round, trifoliate leaves have a silky, downy texture. Abundant long racemes of bright yellow flowers are born in May. All parts of the tree are poisonous, especially the seeds.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Larix decidua

Common larch. (A deciduous conifer, for pub quiz fans) A narrow growing large tree, it is accommodating as to site and soil. Bright fresh green leaves in spring, they turn a rich brown before falling in autumn. Small upright cones are born along older branches.
Available sizes 10-20cm girth.

Ligustrum vulgare

Common privet. A small tree or large shrub, native to the woods and byways of Britain. Not to be confused with Ligustrum ovalifolium, the common hedging subject. Nearly evergreen, tolerant of most sites, including chalk. Dark glossy lance shaped leaves.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Liquidambar Styraciflua A large handsome tree. Tolerant of most soils and sites. Bold maple shaped leaves, born on the ascending branches, are a striking feature. In a good autumn the leaves colour spectacularly, in shades of crimson and gold.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Malus Evereste

Flowering Crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. In spring the pink buds burst into garlands of white flowers, which later form vivid orange fruits.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus floribunda

Malus Floribunda Japanese Crab. A marvellous flowering small tree. Profuse deep red buds open to palest pink flowers, with small fruits to follow. The branches are lax and arching. Easy to grow.
Available sizes 10-14cm girth.

Malus Golden Hornet

Malus Golden Hornet Flowering Crab. White flowers followed by quantities of clear golden fruits, which persist well into the winter. An excellent and reliable performer.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus hupehensis

Malus hupehensis Flowering Crab. Masses of pink buds followed by white flowers and crimson fruits. Upright growing branches.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus John Downie

Flowering Crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. Profuse white flowers are followed by heavy crops of bright orange and red fruits. Ideal for culinary use.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus Red Sentinel

Malus Red Sentinel Flowering Crab. The flowers are white and born in quantity in May. Lots of smallish bright red fruits are carried well into the winter. A very reliable cropper.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus Royalty

Malus Royalty Flowering Crab. A really good dark red or purple tree. A small tree with plenty of big, deep red flowers, followed by deep red fruits. The foliage is a clear purple, turning fiery red in autumn.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Malus Rudolph

Malus Rudolph Flowering Crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. Young foliage bronze red, becoming greenish red later. Large deep rose flowers are followed by bright orange fruits.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Malus sylvestris

Malus Sylvestris Common Crab. A variable small native tree. White flowers, sometimes flushed pink, turn to mainly yellow fruits. Much loved by wildlife.
Available sizes 8-18cm girth.

Malus Tschonoskii

An upright, strongly growing tree, with a very tidy head. White flowers followed by green fruits. The leaves are attractively ribbed, and take on some of the best autumn colours around.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Pinus nigra austriaca

Pinus Nigra Austriaca

Pinus Nigra Austriaca Austrian pine. A large tree, with tough dark bark. It is tolerant of most sites and soils, being especially useful for coastal or bleak sites. The dense foliage consists of dark green, long needles.
Available sizes 1.75-4m height.

Pinus nigra maritima or laricio

Pinus Nigra Maritima Corsican pine. A large vigorous tree, tough and very tolerant. The long lax needles are grey-green.
Available sizes 1.75-4m height.

Picea omorika

Picea omorika Serbian Spruce. A tall graceful conifer. Short needles cloth the branches, setting off the prominent long cones, which are born in quantity on mature trees. Tolerant of many soils and sites.
Available sizes 1.75-2.5m height.

Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine - Pinus Sylvestris

Scots Pine - new growth Scots pine. Often grows to be a large tree. Our native British pine, providing the caber for Scottish tossers. The tough, rough bark is an attractive foxy brown. Carries the familiar cones through the winter.
Available sizes 1.75-4m height.

Platanus hispanica

Platanus Hispanica

Platanus Hispanica London Plane. A large impressive tree, with large bold leaves, similar to a maple. The bark of mature trees peels off in patches to reveal attractive grey and white beneath. Very tolerant of pollution in the air. The leaves turn yellow before leaf fall.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Populus alba

White Poplar. A large tree. The leaves are markedly white underneath, very attractive in a breeze. Good yellow autumn colour. Tolerant of pollution and good in coastal areas.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Populus nigra

Black Poplar. A large columnar tree with ascending branches. The bark becomes gnarled with age. Lozenge shaped glossy leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Populus nigra Italica

Lombardy Poplar. A very narrow form, which retains its shape with age. Frequently seen planted in a row as a windbreak.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Populus tremula

Aspen. A quick growing medium-sized tree. The leaves tremble in the slightest breeze, giving a shimmering appearance to a fully grown specimen. Good yellow autumn colour. Long catkins in the late winter.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Accolade

Prunus Accolade A marvellous flowering cherry. A small to medium tree, with a spreading habit. Not fussy as to soil type, it is a great choice for chalky sites. In spring the branches are festooned with clusters of semi-double vivid rose flowers.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus amanogawa

Prunus Amanogawa A wonderful Japanese flowering cherry. Quite a small tree. The habit is very upright, producing a tree with a pronounced columnar shape. The flowers are a good soft pink, semi-double, slightly scented, and born in profusion.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus avium

Prunus Avium Wild cherry, Gean. A medium-sized native tree, very attractive. Not particular as to soil. Attractive peeling bark, becoming furrowed with age. Lots of clear white flowers in spring, followed by cherries, popular with birds and humankind alike. The foliage colours up well in a good autumn.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Prunus avium Plena

Double Gean. Similar in looks to the ordinary Gean, but with a profusion of double white flowers, stunning in spring.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus avium Wildstar

A selection of Wild cherry, Gean. A medium to large tree, it thrives in any ordinary soil. A clone of our native cherry, selected for its vigour and disease resistance.
Available sizes 8-20cm girth.

Prunus cerasifera Nigra

Prunus Cerasifera Nigra Myrobalan or Cherry plum, purple form. A small tree, happy in most soils. The foliage and young wood are a striking deep dark purple. Hosts of pink flowers appear in spring, contrasting with the unfurling foliage.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Prunus dulcis

Almond. A popular small to medium sized tree. Clear pale pink flowers are carried in abundance in early spring. The leaves are soft, narrow and pointed. In a good year edible nuts follow in autumn.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Prunus Kanzan

Prunus Kanzan A vigorous medium sized tree, deservedly popular. The branches have a characteristic ascending habit. The large double flowers open in mid spring, covering the tree in a mass of deep pink. Bronze young foliage follows, which later on takes on autumn tints in a good year.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus kiku shidare zakura

Prunus Cheals Weeping, or Prunus kiku shidare zakura A small strongly weeping tree. Plentiful shell pink double flowers are carried in spring. Young leaves are bronze.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Prunus laurocerasus

Prunus Laurocerasus

Prunus Laurocerasus Common laurel, Cherry laurel. A large broad evergreen shrub, it performs well on all but shallow chalky soils. Tolerant of shade, pollution etc. Big tough evergreen leaves, glossy. Fragrant white candlesticks of flowers in spring, then dark berries. Can be pruned to make a really effective screen.
Available sizes 1.75-3m height.

Prunus lusitanica

Prunus Lusitanica

Prunus Lusitanica Portugal laurel. A large shrub or small to medium tree. It has a really tough constitution. Beautiful deep green leaves, with lots of fragrant white flowers in early summer, are followed by attractive berries. Great for screening or as a windbreak.
Available sizes 1.50-2.5m height.

Prunus maackii Amber Beauty

Prunus Maackii Amber Beauty

Prunus Maackii Amber Beauty Manchurian Cherry. A vigorous small to medium tree, tolerant of most ordinary soils. The striking bark has a deep, honey-gold lustre. Small white flowers are born in spring, followed by small dark fruits.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus padus

Bird Cherry. A vigorous medium sized native tree, accommodating as to soil type. Abundant racemes of scented white flowers are carried in spring, followed by shiny black fruits. The leaves are mid-green.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus padus Albertii

A selection of Bird Cherry with a distinctly upright habit. It bears plenty of flowers in hanging white racemes.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus padus Watereri

Bird cherry, selected form. This strong-growing clone of bird cherry has a more upright habit than the type, with prominent long racemes of white flowers carried in abundance.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Pandora

Prunus Pandora A smaller tree, with tidy ascending branches. Shoals of big, piercing pink flowers cover the branches in spring. Coppery young foliage turns a fresh mid green, before turning yellow and bronze in autumn.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Pink Perfection

A small to medium tree, with typical attractive cherry bark. The flower buds are rose coloured, opening to double, pastel pink blossom, that hangs in profuse tassels along the branches.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus sargentii

A beautiful medium-sized tree, thriving in any ordinary soil. The bark is a deep chocolate brown. Single pink flowers open in early spring, followed by copper leaves. In autumn these turn to marvellous shades of yellow, orange and red.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus sargentii Rancho

Prunus Sargentii Rancho A vigorous upright growing form, with reliable autumn colour and a tidy habit.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Schmittii

A narrow form growing with a neat compact head, bearing pink flowers in spring. The bark is very attractive, burnished brown.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus serrula

Prunus Serrula

Prunus Serrula A small to medium-sized tree. Small pale flowers appear in spring with the slender delicate leaves. The glory of the tree is the bark: polished mahogany layers peel away in spiraling strands, revealing more vivid and shiny copper surfaces beneath. This is a fantastic tree for winter interest.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Shirofugen

Prunus Shirofugen A vigorous, broad, medium-sized tree. The flowers are large, double white, and carried in profusion. They fade to pink, complementing the fresh bronze young leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Shirotae

Prunus Shirotae 'Mount Fuji'. A small but broad tree. Huge, semi-double, dazzling white flowers appear in great scented clusters in spring, set off by the fresh green young foliage.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Shogetsu

A smaller tree, free flowering, with pink buds and large double white flowers. An excellent garden choice.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Snow Goose

Prunus Snow Goose A small to medium tree, forming a tidy symmetrical head, quite narrow. Flowers are brilliant white, small and single, but carried in profusion. Fresh bright green leaves follow.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Spire

This tree has a close habit as the name suggests, it is excellent for confined spaces. Plenty of pink flowers, and good autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Prunus subhirtella autumnalis

Autumn Cherry. A small attractive tree, which produces delicate white flowers through the winter. The bark is attractive, and the foliage takes on autumn tints before dropping.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus subhirtella autumnalis rosea

This is similar to the Autumn Cherry, but with pale pink flowers. A popular choice for winter interest.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Sunset Boulevard

Another narrow-headed tree, with a disciplined habit. Big white flowers appear in spring. The young leaves are almost a salmon red, becoming mid green in summer. Later they take on really good autumn colours, oranges, reds, yellows.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Taihaku

Great white cherry. A strong-growing, broadly spreading, medium-sized tree. Massive single flowers, brilliant white, hang in profusion from the branches and twigs. Fine reddish young leaves. A much loved tree.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Trailblazer

Prunus Trailblazer A smallish tree, with an informal spreading habit. Lots of single white flowers are born in spring. The foliage comes out a bright red, turning purple green with the season. Attractive, edible plums follow in late summer, hanging in clusters among the purple leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Prunus Ukon

Prunus Ukon A largish vigorous tree, with semi-double flowers, white but with a greenish cast. Young foliage flushed bronze. Autumn colour quite prominent.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer

Pyrus Chanticleer

Pyrus Chanticleer A medium-sized tree, with a symmetrical, conical head. Tolerant of nearly all soil types and sites. The oval leaves are glossy and attractive. They hang on very late in a good autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by small russet fruits in the autumn.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Pyrus salicifolia Pendula

Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula Weeping willow-leaved pear. A small easy-going tree. The habit is weeping or arching, the narrow leaves are silver-grey. Charming small white flowers come out in spring, followed by small buff fruits. A good choice for long season interest.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Quercus cerris

Quercus Cerris Turkey oak. A large vigorous tree, tolerant of most soils and sites. The leaves are usually quite large, with prominently toothed leaves.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Quercus palustris

Pin oak. A large tree, with a spreading slightly weeping habit when aged. Boldly lobed leaves often take on vivid autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Quercus petraea

Sessile Oak. A large native tree, sometimes better than the Common Oak on damper sites.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Quercus robur

Quercus Robur English oak, Common oak. A large, long-lived native tree. Stately. Wonderful. Plant one now and a dozen generations will appreciate it and the wildlife it will support.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Quercus robur Fastigiata Koster

Quercus Robur Fastigiata Koster This tree has a narrow, upright habit, and makes a fine specimen when fully grown. The foliage is similar to the common type, while the columnar shape makes a bold statement in any planting scheme.

Quercus rubra

Quercus Rubra Red Oak. A large, vigorous tree, with large bold leaves. Excellent autumn colour. Tolerant of most soils and sites.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Robinia pseudoacacia Bessoniana

False acacia, Black locust, compact form. A small to medium-sized tree, tolerant of any well-drained site. This selection forms a distinct round head, with spineless branches. Racemes of pea-like, slightly scented flowers produced in summer, followed by small pods.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia

Robinia Frisia

Robinia Frisia A small to medium tree, not fussy about site. The leaves are a clear, golden yellow throughout the growing season, standing out in any planting scheme. Makes a great contrast with purple-leaved plants.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Salix alba

White Willow. A native tree, not fussy as to site, but happiest in a damp location. Catkins in spring. Narrow pointed silvery leaves.
Available sizes 10-20cm girth.

Salix fragilis

Crack Willow. A large spreading tree. Often associated with water. Spear shaped leaves, Twigs snap easily.
Available sizes 10-20cm girth.

Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma

Salix Sepulcralis Chrysocoma

Salix Sepulcralis Chrysocoma Weeping willow. A familiar and well-loved medium-sized tree. Branches broadly arching, the thin twigs on the ends of the branches cascade to the ground, or water. Narrow fresh green leaves, spring catkins, this is a fabulous tree in the right place - it does need room.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus aria

Whitebeam. A medium native tree, familiar on the Downs. Tolerant of pollution. The young oval leaves are silver white, turning green, taking on good colours in autumn. It has a characteristic mop head. Pannicles of white flowers appear in May, followed by red fruits in late summer.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Sorbus aria Lutescens

Sorbus Aria Lutescens Whitebeam. A symmetrical selection of our native tree. Medium-sized, tolerant of drafty or polluted locations, with oval silver green leaves, downy beneath, velvety silver above, this tree is particularly attractive in spring. Panicles of white flowers form scarlet berries in autumn.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Sorbus aria Majestica

Sorbus Aria Majestica A vigorous selection, 'a good doer'. This tree has a very neat head shape, big oval leaves with bold veins, and a fine show of handsome flowers and big red berries.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia

Sorbus Aucuparia Mountain Ash, Rowan. A familiar small to medium native tree. Tolerates just about any well-drained site. Delicate-looking pinnate leaves, lots of white flowers carried in panicles in spring, then bunches of bright red or orange berries in autumn. Good autumn colour. Loved by birds and other wildlife.
Available sizes 8-18cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia

A selection of Mountain Ash with deeply divided leaflets, it also has a graceful habit.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia Cardinal Royal

A vigorous selection of mountain ash, this tree forms a symmetrical tidy head, reliably producing masses of flowers and bright red berries. A superb avenue tree.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia Edulis

Sorbus Edulis A tough, vigorous clone. Bigger leaves than the type, and bigger fruits, reputed to be sweet and edible.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia Rossica Major

A vigorous selection, with toothed leaves, larger than the type. Large fruits.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus aucuparia Sheerwater Seedling

A vigorous selection with a distinct upright tall oval head. Plenty of white flowers and red berries. Very good for restricted areas.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus cashmiriana

A small to medium tree. Flowers in May, followed by prominent dazzling white fruits. A striking selection for winter interest.
Available sizes 8-14cm girth.

Sorbus Chinese Lace

A small tree with a tidy head shape, the leaves are finely divided, giving a very attractive lace effect. Particularly effective in autumn when the leaves turn deep red, complimenting the deep red fruits.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Sorbus commixta Embley

Sorbus commixta Embley A small to medium tree, with a compact oval head. Plentiful white flowers, lots of orange fruits, reliable and vivid autumn colour, this is an excellent choice for year round interest.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Sorbus Golden Wonder

Sorbus aucuparia section. A smaller tree with strongly ascending branches. The fruits in autumn are a really good golden-yellow, making a striking sight with the attractive autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus hupehensis

Sorbus aucuparia section. A smaller but vigorous tree, with ascending branches. The leaflets are bluish and distinctively oval. The white flowers turn to white fruits, that are smudged with mauve. Good autumn colour.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Sorbus intermedia

Sorbus aria section. Swedish whitebeam. A small to medium tree, with a round head and a neat habit. The dark green lobed leaves are silvery beneath. Typical panicles of white flowers are followed by bunches of bold red fruits.
Available sizes 10-16cm girth.

Sorbus intermedia Brouwers

Sorbus Intermedia Brouwers A vigorous selection of Swedish Whitebeam, with upward growing branches, forming a neat, compact head.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Sorbus Joseph Rock

Sorbus Joseph Rock A small to medium tree, with ascending branches, and a tidy head shape. Cream flower heads are followed by abundant bunches of clear yellow berries, which last well into the autumn. The autumn foliage is spectacular.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Sorbus Sunshine

Sorbus Sunshine Sorbus aucuparia section. A small tree with strongly rising branches. Big bunches of bright yellow fruits follow the flowers, and contrast at first with the deep green foliage, which quickly turns in autumn.
Available sizes 12-18cm girth.

Sorbus thibetica John Mitchell

Sorbus Thibetica John Mitchell A medium sized, round headed tree, it has really big leathery oval leaves, almost round, green above, silver underneath. White flowers are followed by bunches of nut-brown fruits.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Sorbus thuringiaca Fastigiata

A small to medium sized tree, with a characteristic tight oval head. The leaves are oblong to oval, lobed, white beneath. Masses of white flowers in spring are followed by bunches of scarlet berries in autumn.
Available sizes 10-18cm girth.

Sorbus vilmorinii

Sorbus aucuparia section. A small, graceful tree, with a spreading habit and fine deep green leaflets, that turn nicely in autumn. The rose pink berries fade to a translucent mother of pearl later.
Available sizes 12-16cm girth.

Taxus baccata

Taxus Baccata - Common Yew - 2 metres, shaped Common yew, English yew. A medium-sized native tree, tolerant of any well drained soil, where it can live to great age. Dark green leaves, cinnamon bark, small bright red fruits. The tree also thrives when clipped, making a wonderful hedge or topiary subject. Poisonous.
Available sizes 1.5-2.5m height.

Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea

Taxus Baccata Fastigiata

Taxus Baccata Fastigiata Aurea Irish yew. A small to medium tree, with dense foliage and upright habit. Young leaves golden. Makes a splendid formal plant, especially good if clipped tidy.
Available size 1.5m height.

Thuja plicata atrovirens

Thuja Plicata Atrovirens Western red cedar. A large vigorous tree, tolerant of a wide range of sites and soils. Pleasant bright green foliage, scented. A popular hedging choice, making a good dense barrier.
Available sizes 2-3.5m height.

Tilia cordata

Tilia Cordata Small Leaved Lime. A largish native tree, with an oval head. Heart shaped leaves, fresh green, appear in spring. The flowers are small but sweetly scented.
Available sizes 8-12cm girth.

Tilia cordata Greenspire

Tilia Cordata Greenspire Small-leaved lime, upright form. A medium to large native tree, with a strongly growing narrow head. The heart-shaped leaves are a good fresh green, particularly when young. Small fragrant flowers are born in mid-summer.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia x euchlora

A medium-sized tree. The habit is arching in younger trees, becoming more spreading and dense with age. The leaves are a bright, shiny green. This is one of the 'clean' limes, being aphid free.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia x europaea Pallida

Tilia x Europaea Pallida Linden. A large tree, with ascending branches. Broad heart-shaped leaves, paler than the type, giving a fresh cheerful cast to the tree. Like all limes it can be pruned severely if required. The tree of the famous Unter den Linden in Berlin.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia platyphyllos

Broad Leaved Lime. A large tree with a spreading round head. Mid green leaves are rounded, small white flowers appear about mid-summer.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia platyphyllos fastigiata

A selection with a very tidy oval head. Ideal for planting in areas restricted for spread.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia platyphyllos Princes Street

A vigorous columnar form, recommended for street planting etc.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia platyphyllos Rubra

Tilia Platyphyllos Rubra Red-twigged lime. A symmetrical and upright growing clone of the broad-leaved lime. The leaves are broadly oval and striking. The young shoots and twigs are vivid red. Good for areas where access is needed.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia tomentosa Brabant

Silver lime. An impressive large tree. Upright, ascending habit, forming a neat but broad head. Leaves silvery underneath. Clean.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Tilia tomentosa Petiolaris

Weeping silver lime. A large tree, with spreading branches eventually forming a broad dome. The silver leaves shimmer in a breeze. A most impressive specimen. Clean.
Available sizes 12-20cm girth.

Ulmus lobel

Ulmus Lobel Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease. A large vigorous tree, with ascending branches forming a narrow head. A strong tree, it withstands the vagaries of the British climate.

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