Ornamental Trees

The best ornamental trees for planters are those which are naturally smaller in size (or grafted onto dwarf rootstocks) in order to cope with limited root space and look great across multiple seasons.

Some varieties we recommend are:-

• Olive or Bay Trees
• Crab apple trees
• Flowering cherry trees
• Japanese maples
  

You can order potted trees anytime, but for bare root options are only available from late autumn to late spring. It's always best to plant in colder months as this will allow the tree to fully develop its root system before the summer heat, but this is not mandatory for potted trees.

Our trees are packaged by the nursery in bespoke boxes with airholes to ensure they do not suffocate on the way to your door. In addition, we use specialist couriers that ship quickly, we aim for no more than 24 hours from the ground to your doorstep.

No, plants and trees are excluded from the discounts available on our trade portal. However, if you are a trade, you can still purchase via the trade portal to save on shipping and receive a VAT invoice.

Yes, it'd be a challenge to delivery nursery fresh trees otherwise! All our trees are sent from in our UK nursery located in the South Downs. Not all our trees start life in the UK but those imported such as Japanese Maple are sent to our UK nursery to acclimatise to the British weather before being sent on to you. This ensures the plant is properly settled into the climate.

Choosing the right planter size is important for plant health. Generally, you’ll want a planter that’s 1–2 inches larger in diameter than your plant’s root ball for smaller plants, and 2–4 inches larger for larger plants. This provides enough room for growth without too much excess soil.

All our plants are lovingly packaged by our partner nursery and are sent with a specialist courier to ensure freshness. Please note that for bare root trees the plant will not have much greenery, as they are dug out of the earth in autumn and winter, but rest assured that if you put it in the planter with a bit of love and care it will spring to life in no time. Check the product pages for more detail on how your specific plant will look upon arrival.