Alder hedge plants (Alnus glutinosa)

Common Alder (Alnus glutinosa) hedge plant/tree sapling summary One of the best species for wet soil, and will even cope with standing water Early to come into leaf and keeps its leaves very late in the autumn, so it has leaf cover for most of the year Very fast-growing, so a good choice for a very tall hedge or windbreak/shelter belt. Alder is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) Fixes nitrogen in the soil, making it ideal for poor soils/land recovery Native Wildlife-friendly catkins and cones containing seeds All the plants on this page are grown in Britain We have Alder as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) and also as a cell-grown plant all year round   Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Beech hedge plants (Fagus sylvatica)

Green Beech (Fagus sylvatica) hedging plant summary Native Retains most of its leaves in winter but is technically not an evergreen Has green leaves in spring and summer, turning coppery in autumn Good for formal hedging, retaining a neat shape over a long period of time, and also good as a woodland tree Easy to trim Non-toxic Mature plants produce beech nuts which are popular with wildlife Good for hedges from 1m up to 10m or even taller Medium growth rate If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use 45/60cm 2 year old bare root plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All the smaller bare root plants on this page are grown in Britain and some of the taller ones are from Holland (where they specialise in great quality tall Beech bare roots We also have Purple Beech hedging (also known as Copper Beech) We have many different sizes of bare root plant because this is such a popular species, and we also have pot grown, cell grown, root balls and 1m long instant hedging troughs.  Please do contact us if you require any size options that are not shown here.  Bare roots and root balls are only available in the dormant season (November to April) this species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Birch - Downy tree saplings (Betula pubescens)

Downy Birch (Betula pendula) tree sapling summary Native and particularly well suited to Scotland and Wales due to its acclimatisation to cooler temperatures and wetter weather White bark (but not as white as Silver Birch) and good autumnal yellow leaf colour Wildlife friendly All these tree saplings are grown in Britain We have bare-root Downy Birch tree saplings in the dormant season (November to April) and cell-grown plants available all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we are always very happy to help.

Birch - Silver tree saplings (Betula pendula)

Silver Birch tree sapling summary A fast-growing, native, pioneer tree species (see Downy Birch for Scotland and Wales) Striking ivory-white bark, slightly pendulous branches and delicate diamond-shaped leaves in abundance, giving a pleasing sway in light breezes Vibrant yellow autumnal foliage in abundance that drops and decays quickly to improve the surrounding soil Will thrive in any open sunny situation and in most soil conditions – poor, wet or polluted are all acceptable Wildlife friendly Gorgeous when planted in a group as a copse in large gardens and woodlands, and works well as a nurse tree for slower-growing species such as Oak, Hornbeam or Scots Pine Reaches a mature height of up to 25m Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and as cell-grown or 2-litre potted plants all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price. We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we are always very happy to help.

Bird Cherry hedge plants (Prunus padus)

Bird Cherry (Prunus padus) hedging plant summary Fantastic flowers, extend the flowering season of other species Native Produces wild cherries which are wildlife friendly A very pretty addition to a country hedge or can be left to grow into a hedgerow tree Foliage is toxic to livestock and horses All these plants are grown in Herefordshire This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Cherry Plum hedge plants (Prunus cerasifera)

Cherry Plum (Prunus cerasifera) hedging plant summary Non-native but naturalised Very early to come into flower in Spring, even earlier than Blackthorn Cherry type fruits, which are edible when cooked (for example, as a jam) Good in partial shade as well as sun and in exposed, windy situations Non-toxic All the plants on this page are grown in Britain This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm), but please bear in mind this is not a native species We supply Cherry Plum as bare root plants in the dormant winter season (November to April) and as cell-grown plants all year round   Please contact us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to exceed £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails, and we’re always very happy to help.

Field Maple hedge plants (Acer campestre)

Field maple (Acer campestre) hedging plants/tree saplings summary Native Good in virtually all situations other than very wet soil Very hardy Livestock friendly Leaves turn bright yellow in Autumn If you are claiming a farm grant, you need the 45/60cm 2 year old plants, planted at 6 per metre (grant rules) All these plants are grown in Herefordshire This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) and as a 2Litre pot out of bare root season.    Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Hornbeam hedge plants (Carpinus betulus)

Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus) hedging plant summary A beautiful species for a formal hedge Leaves turn brown in autumn and many are retained on the plant giving good winter cover but not quite as good as an evergreen hedge Native Not prickly Good in damper soils Tough, low maintenance species Good for hedges that are 1m to 3m tall but can also be grown as individual trees All the smaller bare root plants on this page are grown in Herefordshire and some of the taller ones are grown in Holland where they specialise in growing tall Hornbeam as a bare root plant - super quality!  The pots, cell grown and instant hedging troughs are all grown in Britain This species is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) As one of our most popular species, we have a wide range of sizes of bare root Hornbeam, pot grown options and 1m long troughs of instant hedging Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.

Lime tree saplings (Tilia cordata)

Lime tree saplings (Tilia cordata) summary large trees suitable for large gardens, parklands and farms but also urban settings due to their pollution tolerance deciduous with a nice yellow Autumn colour native, but quite rare in Scotland the pale yellow Spring "flowers" can be used to make a tea very wildlife friendly non-toxic to animals can be pollarded or pleached all our Lime tree saplings are grown in Britain  Please get in touch with us by phone (or email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than you see online.  Our experienced horticulturists answer calls and emails, and we’re always happy to help.  

Oak - English tree saplings (Quercus robur)

English Oak (Quercus robur) tree saplings summary Native Extremely wildlife friendly Good in many situations - large gardens, hedgerows, woodlands, timber production  Reaches a mature height of up to 40m Bare root English Oak plants are available in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants all year round All our Oak tree saplings are grown in Britain We also offer Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) that is well suited to wetter areas of the UK (Wales and Scotland) Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Oak - Sessile tree saplings (Quercus petraea)

Sessile Oak (Quercus petraea) summary native better suited to high rainfall areas (particularly Wales and Scotland) than English Oak good for windy situations a statuesque tree for large gardens, parklands, woodlands and forestry or as a hedgerow tree wildlife friendly reaches an eventual mature height of up to 40m these tree saplings are grown in Herefordshire Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.          

Rowan tree saplings (Sorbus aucuparia) AKA Mountain Ash

Rowan tree saplings summary Native Very wildlife friendly with profuse flowers and berries Deciduous Good in windy locations and at altitude as well as more normal situations Suitable for areas near livestock These tree saplings are grown in Britain We have this species as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April)   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Serviceberry hedge plants (Amelanchier canadensis) AKA Snowy Mespilus

Amelanchier (Serviceberry or Juneberry) hedging plant or tree sapling summary Profuse pretty white flowers in spring Edible red fruits in late summer good Autumn leaf colour Good in damp soils Non-native Amelanchier is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) but please bear in mind that this is not a native species   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Sweet Chestnut tree saplings (Castanea sativa)

Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) tree sapling summary  Non-native and grows mostly in South of England  Produces chestnuts used in cooking  The coppiced wood is often used for fencing  Beautiful large shiny leaves  A large tree which reaches a mature height of up to 30m  This species i suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) as well as in large gardens and parks All the plants on this page are grown in Britain We have bare root Sweet Chestnut in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants available all year round Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.    

Sycamore tree saplings (Acer pseudoplatanus)

Sycamore trees are - non-native but are thought to have been introduced by the Romans so they are completely naturalised - deciduous - wildlife friendly in that they support a wide range of aphids which attract birds - fast growing with pale wood, and makes a lovely wood for furniture making, veneers, firewood and because the wood doesn't taint, is also used for kitchen utensils - great as a woodland tree, in large gardens or parks, or as a forestry tree (trunk grows to 60cm in 60 years) - quite large leaves turn yellow in Autumn, there are yellow flowers in Spring, and in Autumn the tree produces winged fruits (containing seeds) called samarus - non-toxic to livestock - these tree saplings are all grown in the UK Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.  

Wild Cherry hedge plants (Prunus avium)

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) hedging plants summary Native A good addition to a mixed native hedge or allowed to grow as a hedgerow tree Can be toxic to farm animals, especially horses Produces lots of wild cherries (not edible by humans) Fantastic orange/red Autumn leaf colour All the plants on this page are grown in Britain Wild Cherry is also suitable to use as a hedgerow tree (planting density 1 every 5-10m) or in woodland creation (planting density 1 every 2-3sqm) as well as hedging plants Bare root plants are available in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown plants are available all year round   Please contact us by phone (or you can email us at hello@hedgenursery.co.uk) if you have any questions, would like any advice, or if your order is likely to come to over £1000 - we may be able to offer a better price than the online price.  We have experienced horticulturists answering calls and emails and we’re always very happy to help.