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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.
A native tree to the western Meditteranean region, Holm Oak (Quercus ilex) has been planted in Britain for at least 400 years. Of particular interest, is that unlike the other oak varieties we have available, Holm Oak is evergreen. Other features of mention with this tree are its interesting corrugated type bark and waxy-type leaves, which are green above and a fury-grey colour on the undersides. Young leaves have serrated or toothed edges and interestingly on older trees they become smooth. Widely planted as a hedge, being particularly effective as a windreak in coastal locations, untrimmed, this tree will reach a final height of 28m (93ft).
Should you require a larger more mature Oak tree then click ORNAMENTAL OAK TREE. Click OAK HEDGING for the obvious hedging section.
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.
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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.
