Downy Willow (Salix lapponum)
Boreal willow suited to cold, exposed sites; ideal for upland restoration.
Our broadleaf species are produced with provenance at the heart - ideal for woodland, hedging, agroforestry and amenity projects.
Available in these regions only:
Varieties may differ within regions
Available in these regions only:
Varieties may differ within regions
Boreal willow suited to cold, exposed sites; ideal for upland restoration.
Hardy northern willow with glossy dark foliage; tolerates cold, wet ground.
Aromatic leaves; thrives on damp soils; good in cool, exposed sites.
Low, spreading willow of dunes and moors; binds soils and tolerates exposure.
Vigorous basket willow; thrives on damp ground; great for coppice and biofuel.
Sun‑loving tree for chalk and dry slopes; white‑felted leaves and red berries.
Superb upland tree with white blossom and red berries; very hardy and wind‑firm.
Tough street and landscape tree; drought and wind tolerant; orange‑red fruit.
Rare, handsome tree of ancient lowland woods; striking maple‑like leaves and fruit.
Graceful shade tree for fertile soils; nectar‑rich flowers loved by pollinators.
Broad‑crowned lime for parks and avenues; fragrant summer flowers.
Robust native elm of the north and west; tolerates exposure and moist soils.
Rapid riverside growth; flexible branches; used for bank stabilisation and shelter.
Moisture‑loving shrub or small tree for wetlands and upland fringes; good habitat value.
Tough pioneer willow; early catkins for pollinators; thrives on a range of soils.
Hardy, shrubby willow for wet upland sites; great for shelter and biodiversity.
Fast riverside tree for wet ground and pollards; excellent for bank stabilisation.
Fast‑growing North American oak with vivid autumn colour; tolerates a wide range of soils.
Hardy broadleaf suitable for a wide range of UK sites; choose soils and exposure to match species needs.
Upland oak; strong timber; supports high biodiversity; tolerant of poorer soils.
Coastal, drought‑tolerant oak with leathery leaves; excellent for shelter in mild areas.
Small, thorny tree with spring blossom and hard fruits; prefers warm, well‑drained sites.
Fragrant spring flowers and black fruit; thrives on moist soils, including uplands.
Showy spring blossom and shiny bark; good timber and early nectar for pollinators.
Fast, suckering poplar; golden autumn colour; valuable for biodiversity and upland planting.
Blossom‑rich small tree for pollinators; crab apples for jelly and wildlife; great in orchards.
Evergreen with glossy spiny leaves; berries for birds; excellent dense hedging and shade tolerant.
Stately native for shelter belts and hedging; dense shade and copper autumn colour.
Dramatic beech with deep purple foliage; superb specimen or formal hedge.
Classic stock‑proof hedge; profuse spring blossom and autumn berries; excellent for wildlife.
Versatile coppice species; catkins in late winter; nuts for wildlife; great in hedges and shelter.
Large, long‑lived tree with edible nuts; prefers warmer, well‑drained sites.
Dense, durable hedge or woodland tree; holds brown leaves in winter; thrives on chalk and clay.
Tolerant of cold, wet and exposed ground; great for upland sites and peat restoration.
Silver birch: elegant, light‑canopy tree; tolerates poor soils; excellent pioneer and wildlife species.
Hardy upland birch with high wind tolerance; good for shelter and biodiversity at elevation.
Multi‑stemmed, shrubby alder of uplands; excellent for slope stabilisation and shelter.
Fast North American alder; thrives on moist soils; improves fertility through nitrogen fixation.
Quick-growing, cold‑hardy alder for poor or stony sites; excellent stabiliser.
Riverside native; thrives in wet ground; fixes nitrogen and supports wildlife.
Fast, nitrogen‑fixing tree for difficult, dry soils; good for shelter belts.
Vigorous, wind‑tolerant maple; tough in exposed sites; valuable shelter and timber.
Hardy, fast-growing shade tree with showy yellow-green spring flowers; urban-tolerant.
Compact native maple for hedges and small woodlands; yellow autumn colour; tolerant of pruning.
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