Why Buy Our Volume Trees?
- All our volume trees are covered by our FREE TREE WARRANTY
- Grown in Scotland which makes the plants much hardier (used to bad weather)
- Our volume trees are plug plants which can be planted all year round.
- FREE DELIVERY (UK Mainland)
The Silver Birch (Betula pendula) is a feature of the British landscape. A true native British tree, it is distinguishable by its heart-shaped, attractive green coloured leaves which hang from arched branches. A fast-growing tree with pretty white, peeling bark which over time becomes rutted, with black cracks in it. Spring heralds the arrival of appealing, yellow-brown fluffy catkins. Autumn sees the folaige turning a delicate yellow before shedding. With its slender, conical-type shape, coupled with its ability to grow in almost every kind of soil and situation, the Silver Birch, forms a key species in new native woodland planting. Expect a final height of 26m (87ft).
Woodland Design Principles
Typically, Silver Birch is planted in groups of between 10 and 25 trees. This number of trees is ideal for creating a wildlife habitat and a meaningful source of food and shelter. Spacing may vary between 1m (3ft 4in) and 5m (16ft 8in). The aim is to mimic what nature intended and thus avoid artificial lines. Blending of one species into another is suggested although bearing in mind different growth rates. Rabbit and Deer Protection
We offer a range of tree shelters that will protect your trees against possible attack. Click on this Tree Protection Link and it will take you to all of these products.
Benefits of using our plug plant trees
Our trees are sold as plug plants, in other words the roots are encased in compost. This means that planting can be carried out at any time of the year, provided they are watered in periods of drought, compared to bare-root plants which can only be planted during the plants normal dormant period (November to March). All of these trees are UK grown, which is important for successful establishment.
Site Conditions And Evergreen Tree List
Our tree chart details which site conditions suit which trees and also which are evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Feeding Or Fertilizing Hedges
This is a task that can easily be over done. Any nitrogen based fertilizer will do such as 20:20:10 but the longer lasting ones which take 18/24 months are better as they are regulated by the weather and moisture therefore release slowly.
Bio Fuels
If you are one of those lucky people that lead an eco lifestyle (VERY jealous if you are) and want to buy trees to burn, then maybe our wood burning chart (excel spread sheet) will help you decide. Ash, Eucalyptus Gunnii and Willow are worth looking at for their growth rates and calorific values.
Planting Tool
If you are looking to plant lots of plug plant or cell grown trees (the 10-40cm-ish) size range then maybe you should consider our tree planting tool. Tree planting rates of over 700 per day achievable.
Adding A Bit Of Colour And Attract Wildlife
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is very attractive, fragrant and attracts more wildlife to your garden. A bit on the vigorous side but worth the effort. A great addition to your project.
Multiple Order Discount
Orders over £1000 can be discounted by contacting us on 01623 812711
Water Logged Conditions
Willow, Alder, Birch and Poplar may help lower the water level so long as you do not have permanent standing water e.g. your local diving and sailing club meets on your lawn.
