Poor and acid soils

Downy Birch tree native british

This British native birch tree is the best choice for planting on wet sites. It is completely hardy throughout Britain and will provide shelter for other species of trees planted near...[more]

Green Alder tree or hedging plants

Green Alder-This small tree or shrubby bush is an ideal plant for site improvement, wind stability and as a nurse to more valuable upland species. It originates in the central Europea...[more]

Rowan Mountain Ash tree

The Rowan or Mountain ash is a native species seen at its best amongst the acid rocky uplands of the north and in Wales. Its display of golden leaves and bunches of radia...[more]

Sessile Oak tree

Of the two common oaks in Britain the sessile oak tends to prefer clay soil or sandy sites. It is native. Common and sessile oak are very alike but the sessile oak produces its acorns directly...[more]

Silver Birch tree

Silver birch is one of the most recognised and popular trees in Britain.  Its silvery white bark and drooping branches make this a very decorative tree for planti...[more]

Sweet Chestnut tree

Sweet chestnuts roasting on an open fire at Christmas, whilst in the kitchen preparations are underway in making chestnut stuffing.  A lovely thought, in late summer early aut...[more]

Austrian Pine tree

The pure form of P. nigra, sometimes called var. austrica, is easily confused with the much more widely planted Corsican pine. Old trees tend to be heavily branched and less monopodial. This is a good...[more]

Douglas Fir tree

Apart from the coast redwood, douglas fir is the tallest tree growing on the North American west coast.  Named after the plant collector David Douglas who introduced the douglas fir seeds...[more]

Japanese Larch tree

Japanese larch, introduced to Britain by John Veitch in 1861, is a well tried and tested forest tree especially in exposed places. It is also indispensable in an arboretum where it provides shelter...[more]

Lawson Cypress tree or hedging plants

Lawson Cypress tree-Britain's most popular garden conifer planted for ornamental purposes and for hedging.  Only fencing is manufactured from the timber.  Good specimen tree as it ...[more]