Planting new trees and shrubs is not a difficult job, but one to get right, if you want your new plants to have the best start in life. The most important considerations are root establishment and health, weather, soil conditions and aftercare. To support early root establishment, we recommend using farmyard manure to assist root stimulation and healthy growth.
This advice is suitable for all trees and shrubs, whether containerised, bare-root or rootballed:
Planting is best done between October and April. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of year, but are easier to care for if planted in Autumn or Winter, as they need less watering than ones planted in Spring or Summer. Bare-root and rootballed trees and shrubs are only available in Autumn and Winter. They should be planted immediately, but if this is not possible, then they can be heeled in (temporary planting in soil or compost to prevent the roots drying out) until planting is possible.
Problems: Planting too deep is a common cause of tree death. Aim to plant at the same depth that the tree was growing in the nursery. Poor establishment and brown leaves are also sometimes encountered after planting.
Ilex aquifolium, is a species of holly native to western and southern Europe, northwest Africa, and southwest Asia.
It is a fast-growing, pest-free plant that is perfect for tall hedges. A vigorous and pretty Holly. It has a pyramidal habit and its oval leaves have many flattened spines that are sharp to the touch. Bright red Berries, Female plant. Height 5m x 3m.
Holly. An evergreen tree. Green self-fertile holly - will berry itself producing red berries in autumn. Height 6m. Spread 3m. Ideal for blocking out windows. Hardy.
Holly. An evergreen tree. Green self fertile holly - will berry itself producing red berries in autumn. Hardy.
Holly. An evergreen tree. Green self fertile holly - will berry itself producing red berries in autumn.
Holly. An evergreen shrub with spiny, white margined, variegated green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing abundant bright red berries in autumn. Female. Height 15m. Spread 4m. Flowers from May to June Fruits from September Evergreen. Hardy.
Silver Hedgehog Holly. An evergreen purple stemmed shrub with cream-margined, dark green leaves covered with spines. Height 8m. Spread 4m. Evergreen. Hardy. Male.
Holly. An evergreen shrub with almost spineless dark green leaves. Self-fertile so only one bush required for berry production Insignificant flowers in summer producing red berries in autumn. Height 4m. Spread 3m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from September Hardy.
Holly. An evergreen shrub. Green female holly producing large red berries in autumn. Height 4m. Spread 3m. Shiny persistent berries and glossy leaves make this a spectacular holly.
Box-leaved Holly. An evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves producing glossy black fruit.
Holly. A conical evergreen shrub with purple tinged stems and big. serrated, light green leaves, produces scarlet fruit. Height 14m. Spread 5m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from September Evergreen. Hardy.
A rare japanese holly. Fairly quick grower. Color: black. Size: 250cm. Hardy
A deciduous large shrub with yellow leaves in autumn. Golden Yellow fruit in autumn.
Deciduous holly with small white flowers in spring and red berries in autumn. Height 6 - 8 feet.
Holly. An upright evergreen shrub with dark purple stems and glossy dark bluish green leaves. Self-fertile. Height 4m. Spread 2m.
'Blue Maid' is a female variety of blue holly. It produces bright red, glossy berries in autumn, which contrast beautifully with the deep green glossy leaves.
'Blue Maid' is a female variety of blue holly. It produces bright red, glossy berries in autumn, which contrast beautifully with the deep green glossy leaves.
An elegant shrub with arching branches of grey-green leaves and pea-like purple-pink flowers from early summer to early autumn. Height 2m. Spread 2m. Hardy.
Sweetspire. Tassel-white. A deciduous shrub with arching stems and finely toothed dark green leaves turning red to purple in autumn. Fragrant pink- white flowers in summer. Height 1.5-3m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from June to August. Deciduous.
Beauty bush. A suckering shrub with arching branches of dark green leaves and masses of bell-shaped pink flowers with yellow throats from late spring to early summer. Height 3m. Spread 4m. Flowers from May to June. Deciduous. Hardy.
Large bush with peeling grey bark, leaves bronze when young. Flowers summer to autumn. Pale pink. 2-3cm across in panicles up to 20cm long. Sheltered position, south wall best. Full sun.
Large upright shrub, or small tree peeling grey bark, leaves bronze when young. Flowers summer to autumn. Pale pink. 2-3cm across in panicles up to 20cm long. Sheltered position, south wall best. Full sun.
Large upright shrub. or small tree peeling grey bark. leaves bronze when young. Flowers summer to autumn, pale pink, 2-3cm across in panicles up to 20cm long. Sheltered position, south wall best. Full sun.
Bay Laurel. Sweet Bay. A conical evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, golden yellow, aromatic leaves. Height 12m. Spread 10m. Flowers from April to May. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Shelter from cold drying winds. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Bay Laurel. Sweet Bay. A short standard evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Shelter from cold drying winds. Foliage used in cooking. Clip to shape in March. Excellent in containers in a sunny position. Feed regularly to prevent leaves yellowing.
Bay Laurel. Sweet Bay. A short standard evergreen tree or large shrub with glossy, dark green, aromatic leaves. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Shelter from cold drying winds. Foliage used in cooking. Clip to shape in March. Excellent in containers in a sunny position. Feed regularly to prevent leaves yellowing.
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