Collection: Trees

It depends what you’re looking for! If you want spectacular flowers, then cherry blossoms, crabapples and hawthorns are your best bet. As for amazing autumn colour? Liquidambar, ginkgo and maples hold the key. Do you want your garden to offer more than just a visual aspect? There are all kinds of fruit trees you can consider, including apples, , cherries and plums. There’s huge native trees, compact patio trees and trees with gruesome stories to tell…

Whether you buy a potted or bare root tree, the instructions for planting are very similar. Dig a planting hole twice as wide and as deep as the plant’s rootball. Position your tree in the centre of the hole, then backfill with soil. Firm the soil down with your foot, then give the tree a good watering. Using a stake and tree tie, attach your tree to give it an extra bit of support. Check out our complete guide to planting trees for more information.

It will vary from tree to tree, but there are some general conditions you can refer back to as a sort of framework when planting a tree. Most trees prefer moist but well-drained soil with good levels of fertility. If your soil is poor, consider amending with some well-rotted manure or compost. Full sun to partial shade suits most trees, while an annual application of slow-release, general fertiliser around the tree’s base can be beneficial.

Bare root trees are those that have been lifted from the ground between November and March during the plant’s dormant season. It is sent at this time as just a stem and the root network. The roots are then soaked prior to planting directly in the soil. Potted trees are those that have been grown in soil/compost and will be sent on in that pot. Bare root trees are often cheaper than their potted counterparts, and can be better for the environment.

By growing our trees in innovative Air-Pots®, they develop a healthier, more fibrous network of roots and take to their planting location more quickly and more successfully. They use a technique called air-pruning to develop that root system. Find out more in our comprehensive guide to Air-Pots®.

There are a huge number of trees native to Britain, including species of alder, birch, hornbeam, beech, oak, lime, maple, hawthorn, cherry, willow, whitebeam, rowan, yew, hazel, crabapple and elder, to name just a few.