Bare Root Trees

Bare root trees are grown in open ground and dug in winter when they are not in growth. They have no soil around their roots and are pruned to encourage root growth. Although they have more roots than container grown trees, they are easier to transport and plant. Bare root trees need moist soil and are best planted either mid-spring or mid-autumn. Once they leave the nursery they need to be in the ground within a week as they dry out very quickly.

Field Maple (Acer Campestre)

The field maple is a medium-sized deciduous, round-headed tree with low branches making it suitable for open spaces wider than 4 metres. Leaves are small and dense with five lobes, sometimes pinkish-red at first. The field maple has corky, light brown twigs and provides long lasting, red and gold autumn foliage.

Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus)

A large deciduous tree, oval in shape, the hornbeam is recommended for large open spaces. The dark green leaves turn yellowy orange in autumn, and often remain on the tree until spring. The hornbeam has a grey-brown bark and bears green catkins from late spring to autumn.

A deciduous, columnar tree with a very distinctive flame-like outline that spreads open with maturity. The oval leaves are dark green and prominently veined, turning yellow and gold in autumn.

Fastigiate Hornbeam (Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata)

A deciduous, columnar tree with a very distinctive flame-like outline that spreads open with maturity. The oval leaves are dark green and prominently veined, turning yellow and gold in autumn.

Common Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior)

A tall, spreading tree, the common ash is a deciduous suitable for wide, open spaces. The common ash has black buds and dark green leaves usually with 9-11 oval leaflets which turn yellow in autumn. The bark is smooth and grey when young, later developing into interweaving ridges.

Small Leaved Lime (Tilia Cordata)

A native, deciduous, round-headed tree, the small leaved lime is often planted in limestone areas, and frequently in parks and large gardens. The heart shaped leaves are glossy dark green with small ivory white fragrant flowers in mid-summer. The bark is smooth and grey on young trees, dark and cracked on older trees.

Variegated sycamore (Acer Pseud Leopoldii)

A deciduous, small spreading tree. The variegated sycamore has beautifully marked leaves which turn from a yellowy pink to a green splashed with yellow and white later on. Best grown in full sunlight.

Purple Leaved Sycamore (Acer pseudo. Spaethii)

One of the fastest growing sycamores. Bearing distinct two tone colour leaves, this tree has purple leaves with a green underneath. The purple leaved sycamore provides good autumn colour with leaves turning buttermilk to yellow/orange during the autumn.

Claret Ash (Fraxinus exc. Raywood)

Growing to about 2 metres, the claret ash has glossy green foliage turning claret to deep purple in autumn. This narrow tree broadens with age, bearing leaflets narrowly arranged in a circular fan shape covering the branches.

Purple Leaved Plum/Cherry (Prunus Trailblazer)

A very popular variety with large, dark red foliage turning to a deep purple. Blossoming with white flowers between March and April, the purple leaved plum grows and spreads between 15 to 30 feet, providing a rounded or vase shaped tree. An ideal focal point in any garden.

Silver Leaved Lime (Tilia Tomentosa)

A handsome, stately tree with erect branches bearing white-felted shoots. Leaves are sharply toothed, dark green on top with a silvery white colour beneath. Particularly attractive when ruffled by a breeze.

Red Flowering Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Carnea)

This hybrid has very large, dark green leaves. Whilst pyramidal in shape when very young, the red horse chestnut slowly develops into a round, very dense tree. The tree blooms in late spring between May and June with soft pink and bright red flowers appearing in clusters. The tree also bears light brown round husks which are slightly prickly and contain glossy brown seeds.

Bird Cherry (Prunus Padus Albertii)

Conical when young, the bird cherry is a deciduous, spreading tree which is particularly suitable for spaces wider than 3 metres. This shrubby, woodland edge tree flourishes with fragrant almond scented white flowers in pendant spikes during late spring, followed by small, black fruits late summer. Dark green leaves often turn yellow-orange in autumn.

Turkey Oak (Quercus Cerris)

One of the fastest growing of the oak family, the robust turkey oak is characterised by its broad open crown. It is a deciduous, spreading tree with coarsely toothed leaves which resemble a turkey foot, slightly rough to touch. The tree bears acorns arranged on stalks which are up to 1 inch long. The turkey oak often grows in dry sandy soils and has a dark bark which becomes rough and thick with age.

Cut Leafed Mountain Ash (Sorbus auc. Asplenifolia)

This deciduous, small to medium tree stands elegant, upright and shapely with fern-like leaves. The cut leafed mountain ash bears deep rich crimson fruits in autumn. An outstanding variety.

Mountain Ash (Sorbus Commixta)

A small columnar tree when young, broadening slightly with maturity. The winter buds are long, sticky and pointed. The mountain ash leaves are smooth and glossy green, coppery when young but colouring richly in autumn. The tree bears large erect bunches of small, globular red and orange-red fruits. An ideal tree for colourful autumn foliage.