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Why Buy Our 10-60cm Cell Grown Trees?
- Our trees are covered by our FREE TREE WARRANTY. (first 15% not covered)
- Very easy to plant all year, little cultivation required and very high success rate.
- Root plug contains both naturally occurring mycorrhizae and fertilser.
- Cell grown i.e. 1 year old and 10-60cm. Establish quickly.
- Plants do not "check" when planted so rapid early growth.
- Grown in Scotland with fertilizer and mycorrhizae.
Sorbus Intermedia - Swedish Whitebeam
Swedish Whitebeam (Sorbus intermedia) is a tough, attractive deciduous tree suited to exposed sites, coastal areas, towns, cities and larger planting schemes. It has a dense, broad crown, white spring flowers, red autumn berries and foliage that turns yellow, gold and russet before falling.
Its ability to cope with wind, atmospheric pollution and difficult growing conditions makes it especially useful where a more sensitive tree may struggle. It is a good choice for shelterbelts, woodland edges, field boundaries, roadside planting, parkland and screening.
A Tough Tree for Difficult Sites
Sorbus intermedia grows on clay, chalk, loam and sandy soils and tolerates acid, neutral and alkaline conditions, provided the ground is reasonably well drained. It will grow in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for both sheltered and exposed locations.
Flowers, Berries and Autumn Colour
The dark-green leaves have pale undersides, giving the crown an attractive silvery effect in the wind. Clusters of white flowers appear in spring, followed by red berries that are eaten by birds. Autumn brings an additional display as the foliage develops warm yellow, gold and russet shades.
Expect an eventual height of around 8-12 metres, with a broad crown that can exceed 8 metres wide, so allow plenty of room for it to mature.
Delivery
Due to courier unpredictability, we advise having your trees delivered AT LEAST 3 days before you actually need them.
Returning Cell Grown Trees
For Phytosanitary reasons, cell grown trees cannot be returned to the nursery.
Delaying Planting Cell Grown Trees
If you cannot plant straight away, take the trees out of the packaging and stand upright next to each other in a sheltered location outside. November to March, no need to water unless they start to dry out and these would be ok for up to 6 weeks. During Spring and Summer, you can do this for up to 3 weeks.
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.
Woodburning Chart
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.
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.
Tree Spacing
Broadleaf wood planting would be around 3m between each tree. Christmas tree planting for a commercial crop is around 1m.
Factors Detrimental To Cell Grown Trees
Too much/little water, animal Urine, excessive wind exposure (will slow growth), salt spray, frost on new growth, herbicide drift and over application of fertilizer.
