Potgrown trees

Beech tree

Shady summer green beechwoods are a delight to see and walk in. Beech is potentially a large tree which is thought to be native in the south of Britain, makes a good specimen tree. It produces...[more]

Black Walnut tree

In east and central North America this commercially valuable tree attains 30 metres in height.  It was introduced to Britain before 1656.  Black walnut produces superb dark brown heavy ...[more]

Common Walnut tree

Walnut is universally known as a richly figured wood veneer in antique furniture. Especially before about 1750 when mahogany became available. The timber is in as much demand now as it has ever been. ...[more]

Mulberry tree

Black mulberry produces delicious plump black juicy edible fruit. White mulberry produces leaves for silkworms to eat. Both species have hard heavy golden brown timber used for marquetry, inlay work a...[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 planting both as a landscape tr...[more]

TURKISH HAZEL

The turkish hazel unlike other hazel grows into a true tree when it is not cut back. It has an attractive pyramid shape. The turkish hazel isnt so much grown for its nuts due to our weather but more...[more]

Blue Spruce

The blue spruce (Picea Pungens Glauca) is becoming a much sought after christmas tree as well as a good specimen tree in the larger garden.  Attractive narrow triangular shape. Needles ar...[more]

BOX

Slow growing, evergreen plant with small shiny dark green leaves on top, pale green underneath. Used mainly for hedging because of its dense compact form, and is easy to clip. Very good for topiary.&n...[more]

Common Yew

The common yew tree native to Britain can easily outlive any other tree, partly because the wood is very strong. You will often see yew in churchyards which could be over 1000 years old.  It i...[more]

Beech tree

Shady summer green beechwoods are a delight to see and walk in. Beech is potentially a large tree which is thought to be native in the south of Britain. It produces fine timber trees even on thin chal...[more]

Blackthorn

A dense viciously spiny spreading shrub ideal for hedges and game cover. It is resistant to gales and salt laden winds. The white flowers occur before the leaves in what is invariably a bad spell of w...[more]

Box

Evergreen box is potentially one of the most valuable trees that can ever be grown by woodland owners. It has a useful life as year round shelter for game. It acts as a frost blanket for sensitive tre...[more]

Common Yew

The yew is native to Europe (including Britain), North Africa and West Asia. It makes a rounded medium sized tree with a short but massive bole. Often several stems have coalesced to form a fluted col...[more]

Golden Leyland

Golden Leyland has almost the same vigour as the green types. It is a good hedge plant but must be strictly controlled. The brightest golden colour is obtained by tight regular clipping....[more]

Hazel

British native hazel is exceptionally valuable for wildlife and habitat conservation. It also provides good foraging and cover for game. Traditionally hazel was coppiced on a short rotation (6-15 year...[more]