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Walnut Tree | Juglans regia
An iconic countryside staple
- Creamy, sweet and slightly bitter
- Award of Garden Merit winner
- Make a classic coffee and walnut cake
- Harvest from September
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Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa
A glorious, classic nut tree
- Bushy to spreading tree
- Large tree - grows to 12m+
- Green foliage turns russet brown in autumn
- Roast your chestnuts for maximum flavour
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ÂŁ50Sale price From ÂŁ40'Sultane' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis
A soft-shelled sensation
- Sweet and perfect for making milk
- Glorious scented, springtime blossom
- Grind your almonds to make a flour for baking
- Harvest from mid-September
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ÂŁ45Sale price From ÂŁ38'Kentish Cob' Hazelnut Tree
Bursting with fab, nutty flavour
- Fantastic texture and flavour
- Award of Garden Merit winner
- Make a plum and cobnut crumble
- Harvest from September
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ÂŁ90Sale price From ÂŁ75'Europa' Walnut Tree
Grow walnuts in small spaces
- Sumptuously sweet and rich
- Far more compact than most walnut trees
- Combine with apples to make a tangy chutney
- Harvest from October
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Ideally suited to UK-growing
- Flavourful and sweet
- Crops well even when young
- Pickle or use in a Wardorf salad
- Harvest from September or October
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ÂŁ60Sale price From ÂŁ55Purple Hazelnut Tree | Corylus maxima 'Purpurea'
Striking purple-leaved nut tree
- Rich and complex flavour profile
- Award of Garden Merit winner
- Roast, chop and add to muesli
- Harvest from the end of August
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Red Hazelnut Tree | Corylus avellana 'Rote Zellernuss'
Bold foliage, fab filbert taste
- Mild, delicate and balanced flavour
- Striking, colour-changing leaves
- Toast with a dash of sea salt or eat fresh
- Harvest from September
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ÂŁ38Sale price From ÂŁ32'Cosford' Hazelnut Tree | Corylus avellana
Compact in size, big on impact
- Sweet, scrummy and oh-so snackable
- Great for attracting wildlife to the garden
- Bake with apples in a loaf cake
- Harvest in late September and October
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ÂŁ55Sale price From ÂŁ36'Webb's Prize' Hazelnut Tree | Corylus avellana
A new weeping variety of cobnut
- Wonderfully sweet, tasty (and large) nuts
- Heavy cropper
- Roast or stir through melted, salted butter
- Harvest from September
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Beautiful and productive native
- Spring catkins and sweet edible chestnuts
- Enormous value to native wildlife
- Average growth rate - 20-40cm per year
- Grows up to 12m or keep trimmed at 1-5m
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ÂŁ90Sale price From ÂŁ75'Lara' Walnut Tree
Fantastic French 'noyer' variety
- Decadent, creamy-tasting walnuts
- Award of Garden Merit winner
- Eat fresh or bake into bread
- Harvest from late September
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ÂŁ37Sale price From ÂŁ25'Pearson's Prolific' Hazelnut Tree
Early crops of rich nuts
- Nutty, earthy flavour with a good crunch
- A native tree ideal for wildlife gardens
- Use to make nutty, chocolate overnight oats
- Harvest from September
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'Merveille de Bollwyller' Hazelnut Tree
Versatile, compact and tasty!
- Large nuts with perfectly-balanced flavour
- Easy to grow and heavy cropping
- Use in a cobnut and pear salad
- Harvest from late August
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Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis 'Robijn'
Amazing flowers, delectable nuts
- Sweet, crunchy and moreish
- Self fertile (no pollinating partner needed)
- Toast and use in cookies and muffins
- Harvest from the end of August
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'Buccaneer' Walnut Tree
Early-cropping and self-fertile
- Classic walnut flavour - creamy and earthy
- Brilliant for pickling when unripe
- Candy your walnuts in sugar and butter
- Harvest from the end of September
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ÂŁ54Sale price From ÂŁ40'Princess' Almond Tree | Prunus dulcis
Sweet almonds and scented blooms
- Delightfully moreish, soft-shelled nuts
- Makes a spectacular specimen tree
- Coat in paprika for a spiced snack
- Harvest from late September
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ÂŁ95Sale price From ÂŁ65A Completely Edible Hedge
Turn borders into fruit gardens!
- Packed with fruit, nuts and berries
- Spring flowers loved by pollinators
- Tasty varieties handpicked by our grower
- Hardy, productive and easy to look after
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Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
Need help picking?
Which nut tree should you choose?
A range of nut trees grow in UK gardens, including walnut, hazelnut, chestnut and almond, and which you choose very much depends on both your personal preference and the garden you have at your disposal. If you’ve got lots of room to work with, for instance, then you might want to go for something bigger like a walnut tree, which can grow upwards of 12 metres (though can, of course, be pruned smaller). If you’ve only got a small amount of space with which to work, by contrast, then an almond tree is preferable, thanks to its much shorter eventual height. There are particularly prolific nut trees, nut trees with interesting forms (like corkscrew branches) and nut trees with intense purple foliage. The world’s your cobnut!
Nut tree companion planting
With some considered planting you can create what’s known in horticulture as a guild. This permaculture practice involves building up layers around your nut tree. For instance, say you have a walnut tree; in the sub-canopy you might plant a dwarf fruit tree. Then, beneath this, you might have a soft fruit bush such as a gooseberry plant. Next down is a herbaceous layer, which might include something like achillea, going down to the groundcover level, which comprises plants that can help suppress weed growth and retain moisture. Add to this a climber and some root vegetables to help break up compacted ground, and you’ve got yourself a guild! Find out more about planting guilds here.
Caring for nut trees
Nut trees tend to prefer deep, moist (but well-drained) soil and a position in full sunshine or partial shade. They can benefit from a yearly application of slow-release fertiliser and mulching, and will need to be watered regularly for at least their first couple of growing seasons. Beyond this, watering will generally only need watering in protracted periods of heat and/or drought. Interested in finding out more about nut trees? Check out our comprehensive guide.
Nut Trees FAQs
What types of nut trees can I grow in the UK?
Lots of different nut trees can be grown successfully in the UK including hazelnuts, walnuts, sweet chestnuts, and (in warmer areas) almonds. Find out more and get some help with choosing in our growers’ guide to choosing a nut tree.
When is the best time to plant nut trees in the UK?
Bare root nut trees need to be planted during the dormant season, from November to March. Potted nut trees can be planted at any time of year (although during the dormant season is best) provided the ground isn’t waterlogged or frozen.
What soil conditions do nut trees prefer?
Nut trees prefer well-drained, neutral to slightly acidic soil. They do best in loose, fertile soil, so if yours is a bit on the heavy or dry side, mix in plenty of compost or well-rotted manure when planting.
How much sunlight do nut trees need?
For the best crop of nuts and blossom, plant your nut tree in a sheltered position where it will get six to eight hours of sunlight daily. A little partial shade is also fine, particularly in the afternoon.
How much space do nut trees require?
Nut trees come in all different sizes, so it’s important to check their eventual mature height and width before choosing - you can find this information on each of the tree’s pages on our website. Remember also that you can always prune your nut tree into shape if it gets too big for your garden.
Do nut trees require pruning?
Nut trees can benefit from light, regular pruning to keep them in shape, remove dead or diseased wood and allow good air circulation through the branches. For more tree pruning tips, take a look at our growers’ guide.
How long does it take for nut trees to start producing nuts?
Nut trees usually take a few years to mature and start producing a decent-sized crop. This will vary depending on the species and growing conditions, but it can range from three to ten years or more. You can check on each of our trees’ pages to see when the different varieties can be expected to crop.
Do nut trees require special care during the winter in the UK?
Nut trees will benefit from winter protection, especially when they’re young and vulnerable to frost and cold winds. Mulching around the base of the tree and wrapping less hardy species (such as almonds) can help.
Can I grow nut trees in pots or containers in the UK?
Nut trees usually prefer to be in the ground, where they crop best, but several, such as hazelnuts, almonds and dwarf walnuts, can be grown in pots. Check to make sure your choice is suitable, and make sure to use a large container with good drainage holes in the bottom.
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