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Trees For Wildlife

Wildlife-friendly trees providing shelter or a source of food for birds & pollinators

Trees are invaluable to British wildlife, so planting them is one of the best things you can do in your garden. If space is limited, just one shrub or small tree can still provide food or shelter for insects, birds and mammals....

Trees are invaluable to British wildlife, so planting them is one of the best things you can do in your garden. If space is limited, just one shrub or small tree can still provide food or shelter for insects, birds and mammals.

How Do Trees and Shrubs Support Wildlife?

Various species support wildlife in different ways. Flowers, berries, nuts, leaves, and even sap can be important food sources, while branches and foliage provide safe places to rest, nest, and hide from predators.

Hawthorn trees provide a feast for wildlife, from spring flowers that are eaten by dormice and provide nectar for bees, to autumn haws devoured by birds. The dense foliage also provides a safe haven for birds.

Rowan trees are popular with insects for their spring flowers and with birds for their autumn/winter berries. Birds typically prefer the red berries and eat them first, followed by orange, yellow and pink.

Crab Apple trees provide wonderful spring blossom for pollinators, tasty leaves for caterpillars and colourful crab apples for birds and mammals. Mice, voles, badgers, and foxes will all enjoy its fruit.

Pretty star-shaped flowers on Amelanchier are also attractive to bees and other pollinators, providing a source of nectar early in the year. As the seasons progress, small, dark berries ripen and are eagerly consumed by birds.

 

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From small urban spaces and patios to large country estates, our extensive range of over 1,100 plant varieties ensures there’s a perfect match for every garden.

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Our plants are expertly grown and maintained to ensure they thrive for years to come once they find their permanent homes. We'll never send out a plant we're not entirely happy with!

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Planting Guides
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How to Plant a Pot-Grown Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly a plant pot-grown tree (a tree supplied in a pot or container) into the ground, including how to install a single stake &...

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Planting a bare root tree into the ground

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How to Plant a Bare Root Tree

This step-by-step guide covers how to correctly plant a bare root tree into the ground, including how to install a single stake & tie. This guide is aimed specifically at...

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Newly planted mature trees

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How to Plant a Mature Tree

This step-by-step guide walks through how to plant a mature tree, including how to correctly install a Large or Extra Large Stake & Tie Kit (two stakes and a crossbar)....

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Aftercare
Watering a tree

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How to Water Trees & Shrubs Correctly

A good watering regime is essential for young trees and shrubs to establish properly. This guide will walk you through how long to water a new tree or shrub for,...

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Pruning with secateurs

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How to Prune Ornamental Trees Correctly

This step-by-step guide walks through how (and when) to prune ornamental trees correctly. You can watch a video version of this guide below. Pruning helps to keep trees healthy, promote...

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