Bring gardens to life with native trees and hedging that support local wildlife, enhance biodiversity, and offer year-round beauty. Bare-root whips for these British species are available for planting now to provide everything from stunning flowers to vibrant berries and lush foliage, all while promoting a healthy ecosystem.

1. Crab Apple (Malus sylvestris)

Compact and vibrant, crab apples burst with delicate white or pink flowers in spring. In autumn, their tart fruits provide food for birds like thrushes, robins, and blackbirds, while their attractive foliage turns golden in the fall. A perfect choice for adding multi-season interest to your garden.

2. Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)

Rowan adds both height and colour to your garden. Its white flowers in late spring are followed by clusters of red or orange berries, which are a favourite of birds like blackbirds and thrushes. The golden yellow autumnal leaves make this a striking addition to any garden.

3. Field Maple (Acer campestre)

Field maples are resilient and adaptable trees that thrive in various soil types and light conditions. They produce small winged seeds that birds love and their dense foliage provides shelter for small mammals. In autumn, their leaves turn a striking golden yellow, offering year-round visual interest.

4. Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)

Wild cherry is a showstopper with its fragrant white flowers in spring that attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies. In autumn, small cherries grow, feeding birds like thrushes and pigeons. Its beautiful golden foliage in the autumn adds a warm glow to your garden.

5. Hornbeam (Carpinus betulus)

With its dense canopy and adaptable nature, hornbeam is perfect for creating a sturdy hedge or adding structure to your garden. Its bright green leaves turn a vibrant yellow in the autumn, and its small nuts are a valuable food source for birds such as woodpeckers and finches.

Plant native bare-root whips in winter when dormant for an eco-friendly and low-maintenance addition to your garden.

These five species are available as individual species and as part of ournative hedging mixtures.

Just a reminder: Native bare-root trees and hedging should be planted before the end of March to ensure the best growth and establishment.

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