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Van Tol’  – smoother leaves ‘Golden King’  – bright yellow edges ‘Alaska’  – very hardy and compact 3 Great for: Pleached forms or natural hedge rows. 4. low-maintenance trees prefer lean soils Prune lightly  just once a year if needed—ideally in late summer or early spring

Formal patios and tight spaces This slower-growing laurel clips beautifully into topiary or compact hedge drainage  with crocks or gravel at the base Feed regularly  with slow-release fertiliser or liquid feed in spring

Come spring, they're often ahead of the game compared to their potted peers, ready to burst into life Time-Sensitive It's true that bare-root trees have a specific planting window—usually from late autumn to early spring

Necrosis (Leaf Browning or Crispy Edges) Browning can result from water imbalance, frost, or salt exposure Frost Damage:  Spring frost affects horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)  and ornamental cherries.

Accelerating breeding programmes using cutting-edge technology (think trees that flower younger and faster The beetle targets trees weakened by stress—particularly after a year of waterlogging followed by spring

Again, this is a support , not a substitute for proper treatment – but it’s a nice additional string Strip-graze standing coppice , letting animals browse regrowth during late autumn and early spring. Hedgerows and shelterbelts Incorporate willow into: New hedges  or gappy old ones. flock or herd, the easiest way to start is with a small fodder block or a short run of willow in a hedge Bowhayes Trees Ltd supplies high-quality willow varieties ideal for livestock fodder blocks, hedgerows

particular, are best planted during their dormant season, which typically spans from late autumn to early spring

Urban courtyard Pleached trees + potted standards Small suburban garden Above-fence trees + narrow hedging Long narrow garden Trees used to divide zones Rural landscape Native shelterbelt + mixed screening hedge sculptural shape Portuguese Laurel Dense screen, clips well, classic look Japanese Holly Compact, formal edging Hedging trees:  Plant 60cm–1m apart depending on density needed.

environments, confining their growth to particular locations while bestowing upon them a competitive edge Acidic Soils (pH below 7):  Rhododendron (Rhododendron spp.):  Renowned for their vibrant blooms, rhododendrons its dense foliage and vivid berries, hawthorn thrives in neutral soil environments, flourishing along hedgerows and woodland edges to create picturesque landscapes. distinctive fluted bark, Common Hornbeam is well-suited to alkaline soils and is commonly used for hedging

It forms beautiful hedges, natural screens, or pleached panels. Bonus: Its compact shape makes it ideal for smaller plots or mixed hedging. 3. How to Use Native Trees for Privacy Mixed native hedging:  Combine Hornbeam, Field Maple, and Hawthorn Natural shade and windbreaks  that cut down energy use Support for endangered UK wildlife  including hedgehogs ✔️Sourced and grown in Devon ✔️Wildlife-friendly varieties ✔️Available in hedging, pleached, or specimen

In spring, the branches are adorned with creamy white flower heads that are arranged in flat, branched

Their delicate, feathery foliage provides dappled shade through spring and summer, while their clusters