Downy Birch (Betula pubescens) tree in a pot
Betula pubescens is commonly known as downy birch, with other common names including moor birch, white birch, European white birch or hairy birch.
The downy birch will grow to 10 to 20 m with a slender crown and smooth but dull grey-white bark.
Downy birch is more upright than silver birch, with shoots that are smooth grey-brown in colour and leaves that are more finely serrated than a Silver Birch.
Downy birch provides food and habitat for more than 300 insect species.
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60 or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot and supplied with cane
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
Elder (Sambucus nigra) tree in a pot
Elder is a small tree, popular for gardens, providing a display of fragrant flowers and soot-dark fruits.
You can use the flowers create cordial and the fruit for wine and preserves.
According to folklore, if you burn elder wood, you will see the devil, but if you plant elder by your house it would keep the devil away.
The flowers appear in May – June and the vitamin C rich berries ripen in late summer.
Elder is common across the UK and its flowers provide nectar for a variety of insects and the berries are eaten by birds and mammals.
Typically, Elder will grow to between 5 – 7 metres
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60cm or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
Field Maple tree (Acer campestre) in a pot
The Field Maple is a colourful and compact garden tree with an expected mature height of around 10m.
The only British native maple, the small leaves provide a dappled light with lovely autumnal colours guaranteed.
They are not fussy about planting location or soil type, but they will thrive best in a sheltered sunny spot and in lime rich soil.
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60cm or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
Make it a gift with a greeting card
Add a beautiful greeting card to your tree order to make the perfect gift. We’ll hand-write your chosen card with a personalised message.
Choose a card appropriate for the season, from the Spring, Summer, Autum or Winter cards pictured and provide your message in the order notes at the checkout.
Rowan Tree – Mountain Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) tree in a pot
Our native Rowan or Mountain Ash tree are gorgeously colourful garden trees and one of our most popular and it’s easy to see why.
Starting with creamy white blossoms in the spring, followed by bright red berries in late summer and finally gold and red foliage into the autumn they provide season long colour.
The Rowan is not a fussy tree and will grow in almost any soil conditions and in sunny and partially shaded locations and will reach a maximum height of around 10m tall at maturity, so a perfect smaller tree suitable for most gardens.
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60cm or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- Grown in peat free compost
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
Silver Birch (Betula pendula) tree in a pot
The Sliver Birch is one of our favourite garden trees, instantly recognisable with its silvery bark and tall slender form.
We love the dappled shade that you get from a silver birch tree once it begins to mature.
Silver birch trees are fast growing and will establish well in any soil in a sunny or partially shaded location.
Smaller trees can grow by 1m in height per year, if planted in line with the supplied instructions.
Can reach 18m tall at maturity
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60 or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot and supplied with cane
- Grown in peat-free compost
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
Get your planting off to a great start with the Cotswold Trees planting kit – comprises a SupaGarden border spade & 5 litres of peat-free compost – Free delivery
Spade Features: Durable PVC shaft, Epoxy coated carbon steel head, 2 Year Guarantee
Compost: Peat free Melcourt nursery stock
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) tree in a pot
Wild Cherry are one of the finest ornamental trees we offer.
With fantastic white Cherry blossom in April, attractive red bark and cherries in late summer, the tall pyramidal structure can reach 18m at maturity.
We’ve found these to be one of the faster growing garden trees in all well drained soil types. It’s an attractive tree with a high conservation value and provides a fruit crop within 3-4 years.
Smaller trees can grow by 1m in height per year, if planted in line with the supplied instructions.
Features
- Supplied in a container pot
- 30-60cm or 60-90cm tall tree in a 2 litre pot
- Package includes planting instructions
- Free courier delivery
The Wilkinson Sword Carbon Steel Border Spade is manufactured using high quality carbon steel, strengthened in key areas and secured with a solid wood shaft.
- Designed for borders and smaller areas – perfect for tree planting
- Strong carbon steel head with sturdy tread plate
- Natural weatherproofed wooden ash handle
- Double riveted head socket provides additional strength
- Hard-wearing and durable with stylish green epoxy finish
- 95cm length and 14cm tool head width
- FREE delivery
Wilkinson Sword Carbon Steel Border Spade (1111202WR)