Goat Willow tree saplings (Salix caprea) (AKA Pussy Willow)

Goat Willow hedge plant/tree sapling summary Native Very good in wet areas Wildlife-friendly, especially for butterflies Safe near livestock Can be grown as trees (for coppicing) or as a hedge or windbreak These plants are grown in Herefordshire We have Goat Willow 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 are 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.  

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.

Scots Pine tree saplings (Pinus sylvestris)

Scots Pine tree sapling (Pinus sylvestris) summary The only pine tree that is native to Britain Evergreen Commonly grown in the Scottish Highlands for timber Useful as a windbreak tree Reaches a mature height of up to 25m All these tree saplings are grown in Britain Available as bare root plants in the dormant season (November to April) and cell grown 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’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.

Norway Spruce tree saplings (Picea abies)

Norway Spruce (Picea abies) tree sapling summary Introduced by Prince Albert as a Christmas tree, and now in competition with the Nordmann Fir to be Britain's favourite Christmas tree Our Norway Spruce Christmas tree saplings are field-grown, then lifted in the dormant season as bare root saplings ready to be transplanted and grown on into full-sized Christmas trees Will grow on damp soils, although this may slow its growth rate – performs well on most normal soils Grown extensively for timber production Non-native (originally from Norway) Grows well in shade and prefers acidic soil with good moisture retention Mature height up to 30m All these tree saplings are grown in Britain Sometimes called Nordic Spruce or Norwegian Spruce Available as bare root plants in the dormant 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 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.    

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.

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.

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.

Hawthorn hedge plants (Crataegus monogyna)

Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) hedging plant summary The UK's most popular hedging plant, forming the main component of farm hedgerows all over the country and also popular as a hedgerow tree or in woodland creation schemes.  If you're looking for a mixed native hedge rather than just Hawthorn, please go to our Mixed Native Hedging Pack section  Profuse flowering and berrying - extremely wildlife friendly  Native  Safe to use near livestock  Extremely long-living, with some Hawthorn hedging identified as being centuries old  Ideal as an informal hedge, but can also be trimmed to a neat shape for a formal hedge  Good for hedges of 1m up to 10m  Quite fast-growing  If you are claiming a farm grant, you need to use the bare root 45/60cm 2-year-old plants planted at 6 per metre (grant rules)  All the plants on this page are grown in Britain  Available as a bare root plant (November to April), and as cell-grown and pot-grown plants, which are available 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.