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Native British Trees

Native trees are species naturally found in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Having grown in the UK for thousands of years or longer, they’re able to support a full range of wildlife and are perfectly equipped to deal with anything our climate throws at them. Alongside the mighty Oaks and the ornamental Birch, Rowan and Hawthorn trees, there are varieties suitable for small gardens such as Crabapple, Willow and Hazel. Top tip: buy bare root native trees and plant them between November and March - overwintering makes the plants develop a good root system before all the new growth in spring.

What is a Native tree?

Native trees are species that have grown in a country or region for thousands of years, evolving along with the wildlife that exists there and adapting to the area’s environmental conditions. Simply put, if you plant one of these in England, Scotland, Ireland or Wales, it’ll fit right in!

Why should I plant Native trees?

Native trees know how to deal with the conditions in the UK - they’ve evolved with the British weather and it doesn’t phase them. This gives them a better chance of success in colder or wetter areas. The same goes for pests and diseases - you’ll notice that most native trees have excellent resistance and this is also down to thousands of years of adaptation.

Native trees for wildlife

Perhaps the biggest reason to plant native trees is their importance to wildlife. Animal, bird and insect species have co-evolved to feed on the trees they live with, adapting to the tree’s defences. They’re not equipped to feed on trees they haven’t encountered before - it would take them millennia to adapt! This is why you’ll always see more wildlife around native trees. As an example, an English Oak tree supports 284 different insect species, compared with a Larch or Sycamore originating from elsewhere in Europe which will support around 15. Planting a native tree might be the best thing you can do for your local environment.

Which trees are native to the UK?

Some examples of UK native trees are Oak, Birch, Blackthorn, Beech, Hawthorn, Elder, Box (or Buxus), Crabapple, Hazel, Holly, Lime, Elm, Hornbeam, Scots Pine, Rowan, Whitebeam, Willow and Yew. Native fruit trees include Cherry, Apple, Pear, Plum, Damson, Medlar, Gage and Mulberry.

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Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix Integra Hakuro Nishiki

A rainbow of eyecatching colour for every season

3 options from from £45.00
  • A riot of pink, white, green and cream variegated foliage throughout spring and summer
  • A neat and compact tree ideal for showing off in the front garden
  • Low maintenance and suitable for growing in pots
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia
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Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia

UK native tree with wildlife appeal and colour in every season

2 options from £45.00
  • Superb wildlife friendly native tree with shiny red berries for the birds
  • Compact tree with spectacular autumn colour
  • Spring flowers attract early pollinators to your garden
  • Pollution tolerant and suitable for all garden sizes
Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula

The iconic silver-white tree for instant atmosphere

3 options from from £36.00
  • Elegant silver bark and gracefully weeping branches
  • A tall, slender tree that's suitable for even small and urban gardens
  • Supports 300+ insect species, birds, mammals and fungi
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit Winner
Kilmarnock Dwarf Weeping Willow Tree | Salix Caprea

A gracefully weeping, compact willow

3 options from from £45.00
  • Dwarf willow tree perfect for small spaces
  • Abundance of fuzzy grey catkins
  • Weeping habit is stunning when covered in snow or frost
  • Ideal for attracting pollinators
Evereste Crabapple Tree

Superb display of large white flowers and red fruit

1 option from from £40.00
  • Dazzling amount of white flowers turning pink
  • Very attractive red berries ideal for birds or jelly
  • Popular for its fire blight resistance
  • Proudly holding the RHS Award of Golden Merit
Common Hawthorn Hedging | Crataegus monogyna

Supports over 150 wildlife species

2 options from from £5.00
  • Scented white blossom followed by red fruits for the birds
  • Excellent standalone hedge - or combine with other native species
  • Fast growing - espect 40-60cm per year
  • Grows to 8m, can easily be maintained at 1-5m
English Oak Tree | Quercus Robur

The King of Trees

1 option from from £40.00
  • Grand and Majestic Oak Tree
  • Dark green foliage in summer
  • Spectacular bronze autumn colour
  • Very popular with local wildlife
Pink Pagoda Rowan Tree | Sorbus hupehensis

The perfect choice to add a splash of pink to your garden

2 options from from £50.00
  • Beautiful pink blushed berries
  • Enchantingly beautiful colours for each season
  • Aids native wildlife & bees
  • Compact size - 4x4m
Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
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Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

Unmatched ornamental value

1 option from £70.00
  • Unmatched ornamental value
  • Ideal for smaller gardens
  • Offers varied seasonal interest
  • Contorted branches twist and corkscrew in spirals
Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice
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Best Mixed Native Wildlife Hedging | Growers' Choice

Create the ultimate wildlife-friendly hedge

4 options from £75.00 £60.00
  • The best selection of UK native plants for maximum wildlife appeal
  • The best variety of colours, types, flowers and fruit for a 5m or 10m hedge
  • Provides food and shelter for insects, birds and small mammals
  • Plant in full sun or partial shade and any well drained soil
Vilmorinii Rowan Tree | Sorbus

The perfect choice to add a splash of pink to your garden

1 option from from £50.00
  • Wonderful pink berries
  • Provides all-year round interest to your garden
  • Aids native wildlife & bees
  • Compact size - 7x6m
A Completely Edible Hedge | 3/5/10/20m Packs
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A Completely Edible Hedge | 3/5/10/20m Packs

Turn your hedge into a fruit garden

3 options from £110.00 £95.00
  • Everything you need for a natural looking and productive edible hedge
  • The best variety of colours, heights and types for a 5m or 10m hedge
  • Hardy, easy care plants with wildlife appeal
  • The hedge that gives you fruit, nuts and berries!
Common Hazel Hedging | Corylus avellana

Harvest hazelnuts from your hedge

2 options from from £4.10
  • Fluffy yellow catkins, large soft leaves and warm autumn colour
  • Perfect as part of a mixed native hedge
  • Fast growing - expect 40-60cm per year
  • Grows to 8m, easily maintained at 1-5m
Joseph Rock Rowan Tree | Sorbus

The perfect choice to add a splash of yellow to your garden

2 options from from £50.00
  • Beautiful yellow berries
  • Vibrant red autumn foliage
  • Tolerant of pollution
  • Compact size - 7x4m
Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'
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Purple Corkscrew Hazel | Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

The majestic purple Hazel

1 option from £55.00 £45.00
  • Exhibits purple foliage, catkins and fruit
  • Ideal for smaller gardens
  • Offers varied seasonal interest
  • Attracts wildlife during winter
John Downie Crabapple Tree

Flavoursome plum-sized crab apples

1 option from from £42.00
  • Abundance of plum-size orange fruit ideal for jams
  • Ideal for attracting pollinators
  • Blossom of delicate white flowers in the spring
  • Mid-green foliage turning into autumnal shades
Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula Pendula Youngii

A smaller and more weeping alternative

2 options from from £45.00
  • A smaller and more weeping alternative
  • Compact dome and long, graceful branches
  • Perfect for smaller spaces
  • Fully hardy and low-maintenance
Corkscrew Willow | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

Uniquely-shaped twisting and contorting branches

1 option from from £36.00
  • Uniquely-shaped twisting and contorting branches
  • Fresh, bright green foliage
  • An ideal choice to add winter interest
  • Offers varied seasonal interest
Golden Weeping Willow Hedging | Salix chrysocoma

A favourite at Roots

1 option from £5.00
  • Average growth rate - expect 20-40cm per year
  • Grows to 8m, easily maintained at 1-4m
Crimson Cloud' Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus laevigata

A magnet for wildlife

1 option from £50.00
  • Classic native English tree
  • Colour changing blossom
  • Glossy green foliage - can be used for hedging
  • RHS Award winner
'Jelly King' Crabapple Tree

If you want to enter the jam-making business this tree is for you

1 option from from £50.00
  • The Jelly King best for jelly making
  • Fruit lasting all the way to December
  • Harvest will increase as the tree ages
  • Beautiful display of pale pink flowers
Evergreen Oak Tree | Quercus Ilex

A Majestic Oak tree

1 option from £70.00
  • Provides year-round interest
  • Dark green foliage in summer
  • Spectacular bronze autumn colour
  • Produces acorns which are popular with local wildlife
Silver Birch Hedging | Betula pendula

Low maintenance, high impact

3 options from from £4.00
  • Spring catkins, autumn colour and elegant silver white bark
  • Perfect for a wildlife friendly deciduous hedge
  • Average growth - 20-40cm per year
  • Grows to 12m, can easily be maintained at lower levels
Broad-Leaved Cockspur Thorn Tree | Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'

An unbeatable display of white flowers

1 option from from £50.00
  • Compact and hardy tree with glossy green foliage
  • Masses of white flowers in spring
  • Outstanding autumn colour and berries for the birds
  • RHS Award of Garden Merit

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