Particularly suited to wet sites, besides freshwater lakes and along riverbanks.
The alder flowers in March before the leaves come out producing reddish catkins and small cones.
Will tolerate both exposed and shady situations. wet ground. alkaline soil. growth rate ­fast. average mature height 6-15m.
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT01

A common woodland species. Its graceful growth habit is enhanced by attractive white bark. Yellow/green catkins are produced in spring. Prefers sun or partial shade. well drained ground. acid soil. growth rate ­fast. average mature height 16m plus..
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT02

Attractive to butterflies, hence the common name 'Butterfly bush'.
Benefits from regular pruning, this shrub produces honey-scented flowers in cone-shaped spikes. light or heavy well drained ground. alkaline soil. growth rate-medium. average mature height 1-5m
Cell grown tree approx 15-30cm supplied

Item number WFT03

Mostly grown in a woodland setting, hazel is well known for the lamb's tail catkins and nuts it produces.
Hazel is a traditional wood used for fencing.
Will tolerate some shade. heavy ground. alkaline soil. growth rate ­fast. average mature height 6-15m
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT04

The hawthorn must rate as the best know hedgerow species. It produces white 'may blossom' noted for its sweet smelling scent, followed by deep red haws in autumn and winter. It will tolerate being planted in all situations. light, dry or heavy ground. acid/alkaline soil. growth rate ­slow. average mature height 1-5m.
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT05

Sometimes confused with Gorse. However Broom has leaves not spines.
Bright yellow flowers appear in midsummer.
In the right habitat broom spreads rapidly and must be cut back if planted in gardens. light, dry ground. acid soil. growth rate ­medium. average mature height 1-5m.
Cell grown bush approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT06

The Beech is an attractive tree that may be trimmed to form a dense hedge.
It needs plenty of space and is unstable on poorly drained soil.
Little will grow under its dense canopy of leaves. light, dry ground. alkaline soil. growth rate ­medium. average mature height 16m plus.
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT07

Widely used in forestry planting especially in the highlands of Scotland.
Frequently found in old parklands. light, dry ground. acid soil. growth rate medium. average mature height 16m plus.
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT08

Found on roadsides and hedgerows the Blackthorn is a spiny shrub producing clusters of small white flowers in February/March. The small sour sloe berries traditionally used for flavouring gin, develop in the autumn. light, dry or heavy ground. acid/alkaline soil. growth rate ­medium. average mature height 6 ­- 15m.
Cell grown tree approx 40-60cm supplied

Item number WFT09

With its massive frame the majestic oak is a basic part of our countryside. It flowers before the leaves appear, to produce acorns sitting in little cups in the autumn. An extremely valuable tree for supporting wildlife. heavy ground. alkaline soil. growth rate medium. average mature height ­ 16m plus.
Cell grown tree approx 20 - 40cm supplied

Item number WFT10