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Plant a Woodland
Suggested species for planting a typical woodland.
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What are native trees?
Native trees colonised Britain naturally after the last ice age, 10,000 years ago. Others were brought here by man and some of these, like sycamore, have become naturalised in our woods and hedges. A few like beech and box are native to parts of the UK, but not to all. * indicates a species not generally native to Wales.
W = tolerates wet ground / F = good for firewood / E = good in exposed areas
You can buy just one tree, a pack of five or twenty five trees. We also sell Woodland Multipacks. You can click the ‘View Cart' button to view your order total at any time, make changes or proceed to checkout.
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A compact and colourful tree often seen in hedges. It is equally good in the garden or woodland edge. It is quite rare in parts of Wales.
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F & E
A large tree, it is salt tolerant and able to withstand harsh conditions. In Wales sycamore was often more...
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F & E
Birch is an important woodland tree. In the wild it is usually the first species to colonise more...
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F
Hornbeam is a fairly large tree with a rounded shape and branches that fork upwards. more...
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W F & E
An important small tree/shrub, hazels uses have ranged from coracles to charcoal, hurdles to basketry and the wattle in old plasterwork. more...
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F
A tall, straight vigorous tree planted widely. The timber is strong, straight grained, and attractive with many uses. It is very good for firewood, more...
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The Walnut is a large handsome tree with dark green foliage. It is grown for timber and for the walnuts. more...
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W F & E
Aspen grows well at altitude and in wet areas. It has a delicate shape and the leaves. more...
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F & E
The pear equivalent of the crab apple, though much less common. It makes a good addition to a hedgerow and more...
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F
Like the sessile, the heartwood of the English oak is durable and survives in some of the oldest timber frame more...
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W F & E
This small tree with bright yellow catkins is found widely in the countryside by the edges of streams and in hedges. more...
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W F & E
Coppiced freely, osier willow is vigorous producing many rods each year. These were known as ‘withies’ meaning that. more...
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F & E
Rowan is compact and hardy and can withstand strong winds. Its leaves turn red in the autumn more...
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E
Smaller than the English elm it is found in more hostile sites. It is often planted in towns where it will tolerate pollution. more...
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E
A hardy tree which is naturalised in Britain. It has a bright autumn golden colour, grows quickly and tolerates most soils. more...
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W F & E
The alder can fix its own nitrogen and therefore survives in wet fields and alongside streams and rivers. more...
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W F & E
This other native birch is an important tree for wildlife and shelter. Its name refers to white more...
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F
Most likely first planted in Britain by the Romans, the sweet chestnut is found widely and is very useful. more...
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A large tree with smooth silvery bark the beech is widely planted but is only native to the South East corner of Wales. more...
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E
This evergreen compact tree is slow growing and will withstand dense shade. It is often found growing more...
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Commonly found in hedges and field edges. It is vigorous but compact, often producing large quantities of small bitter tasting apples in the autumn,. more...
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F & E
Commonly found on the edges of woodlands. It is compact, vigorous and requires light to do well. more...
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F & E
Of the two native oaks the sessile is common to higher altitudes. It develops a deep taproot and will grow on more...
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W F & E
Traditionally used for cricket bats and often grown as pollards. A large important tree in the countryside more...
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W & F
As the latin and common names imply: the twigs are brittle. Often found on streamsides more...
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E
More a shrub than a tree it produces pleasant white flowers in early summer, used in wine making and tea. more...
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A tall stately tree often planted in parks and along driveways. It is native to regions with limestone soils. more...
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WOODLAND MULTIPACKS
Available in:
Packs of 5 – one of each of 5 different species
Packs of 25 – five of each of 5 different species
Occasionally the species mix may change, due to shortages. If this occurs an equally suitable tree will be substituted.
Woodturning and carving pack
Small leaved lime, Crab apple, Wild cherry, Holly and Pear |
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Firewood
Ash, hazel, silver birch, alder and sessile oak. |
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Exposed Conditions
Rowan, Hazel, Sessile Oak, Downey Birch and Goat Willow |
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Wet Areas
Crack Willow, Downey Birch, Alder, Aspen, Hazel. |
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Autumn Colour
Rowan, Field Maple, Norway Maple, Silver Birch, Ash |
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Woodland Edge
Crab Apple, Wild Cherry, Sweet Chestnut, Field Maple, Rowan |
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