Why are our trees so special ?

An extensive range

We grow an extensive range (400+ varieties) of specimen trees. These trees can be as young as 4 years old or as old as 150 years; 4ft to 40ft tall or from 12cm girth to over 1m+ in girth. (Link/pop window: Girth refers to the circumference of the tree trunk, measured 1m from soil level.)

Personally selected

Each year our managing director spends weeks carefully selecting the best trees for the coming season from some of Europe's finest nurseries. This attention to detail in how they have been grown to-date, in terms of regular undercutting, transplanting, crown development, pruning, fertilisation and pest and disease control, ensures that the stock he has selected become the best trees available.

Air-Pot grown for the best root system on the market

New stock arrives each winter, and are containerised and set out in rows and secured in the appropriate size Air-Pots, a revolutionary new container which promotes rapid production of a vigorous, fibrous root system. Our pot sizes range from 50 litres, which one strong person can usually manage, to 5000 litres, which could be nearly 8ft across and 4ft deep!

Fully rooted for year-round planting

All new stock spends its first growing season here at the nursery to ensure it roots out fully, and is in good health. After this initial growing-on period, during which further pruning of the roots and crown are done, along with vigilant inspection and treatment for any pest and diseases, fertilisation and watering, the tree becomes a tree that we can be proud of and ready for planting any time of year. Trees that have recently been potted can be purchased during their growing-on period, but not released until they are ready - a great way to secure the cream of the crop before someone else does!

A full listing of our current availability, including sizes, can be found on our "Availability" page.