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.

Nordmann Fir tree saplings (Abies nordmanniana)

Nordmann Fir (Abies nordmanniana) summary The most popular variety of Christmas tree (because of its "non-drop" habit) The plants we sell are Nordmann Fir Christmas tree saplings (small field-grown bare root trees ready to be transplanted to grow on into full-size Christmas trees) A statuesque tree in gardens and woodlands, and also grown for timber Good at high altitudes and in moist acidic soil Evergreen Non-native Reaches a mature height of up to 30m Grown in Britain Available as a bare root plant in the dormant season (November to April) 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.

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.  

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.

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.