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Summary
In None-So-Hardy Nurseries we take the long view
grow quality forests
Summary
of our Trees
Please see table below for summary of all our trees available. For more information please contact us.
Latin Name Common Name | Soil Preference | Max Height M | Suitable In Hedges | Native Species | Attractive Features |
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Abies Nordmanniana Nordmann Fir | Prefers moist, well drained acidic soil | 50-60m | No | No | Foliage and Shape |
Abies Nobilis Noble Fir | Prefers dry well drained soil | 20-30m | No | No | Foliage and Shape |
Larix Decidua European Larch | Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best | 25-30m | No | No | Autumn Colour good timber |
Larix Eurolepis Hybrid Larch | Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best | 25-30m | No | No | Autumn Colour Quality timber |
Larix Leptolepis Japanese Larch | Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best | 25-40m | No | No | Autumn Colour |
Picea Abies Norway Spruce | Best in well-drained, sandy soils | 35-50m | No | No | Evergreen |
Picea Sitchensis Sitka Spruce | Best on moist to wet mineral sites. | 45-50m | No | No | Evergreen |
Pinus Contorta Lodgepole Pine | Grows on the poorest of mineral and peat soils | 25-30m | No | No | Evergreen |
Pinus Sylvestris Scots Pine | Thrives on light textured or sandy soils. | 25-35m | No | Yes | Attractive to Wildlife |
Pseudotsuga Taxifolia Douglas Fir | Prefers a moist deep well drained soil of moderate fertility | 20-40m | No | No | Evergreen |
Acer Platinoides Norway Maple | Prefers a deep, moist, alkaline soil | No | No | Autumn Colour | |
Acer Pseudoplatanus Sycamore | Prefers a moderately fertile free draining soil. | No | No | Wildlife Value | |
Alnus Glutinosa Alder | Very hardy accommodatingspecies suitable for wet sites. | 15-20m | Yes* | Yes | Cones |
Betula Pendula Silver Birch | Prefers Drier higher ground | 15-20m | No | Yes | Catkins, Bark, Autumn Colour |
Betula Pubescens Common Birch | Grows in a wide variety prefers heavy damp conditions | 20-25m | No | Yes | Catkins, Bark, Autumn Colour |
Castanea Sativa Spanish Chestnut | Requires a deep, free draining, moderately fertile and acid soil | 20-35m | No | No | Nuts and Autumn Colour |
Crataegus Monogyna Whitethorn | Grows in a wide variety of soils | 5-10m | Yes | Yes | Flowers, Berries |
Cornus Alba Siberica Red Dogwoods | Grows well in a variety of soils | 2-3m | Yes | No | Red Bark, White flower, Berries |
Cornus SanguineaYellow Dogwoods | Grows well in a variety of soils | 2-3m | Yes | No | Yellow Bark, White flower, Berries |
Corylus Avellana Hazel | Grows in a wide variety of soils | 5-10m | Yes | Yes | Catkins, Nuts |
Fagus Sylvatica Beech | Well drained, loamy, fertile soils | 25-40m | Yes | No | |
Fagus Syl. Purpurea Copper Beech | Well drained, loamy, fertile soils | 20-30m | Yes | No | Purple Summer Foliage |
Fraxinus Excelsior Common Ash | Grows in a wide variety of soils | 25-30m | Yes* | Yes | Foliage |
Malus Sylvestris Crab Apple | Fertile but not acid or wet | 3-4m | Yes | Yes | White blossoms, small apples |
Prunus Avium Wild Cherry | Requires a deep, free draining, fertile soil | 10-15m | Yes* | Yes | Flowers berries, Autumn Colour |
Prunus Laurocerasus Laurel | Dry soil damp soil and tolerates shade. | 10-15m | Yes | No | Dark green leathery leaf, small flowers |
Prunus Spinosa Blackthorn | Wide variety of soils, exposed and coastal conditions | 3-4m | Yes | Yes | White flowers, and Berries (sloes) |
Quercus Robur Pedunculate Oak | Prefers well aerated, deep fertile soils | 25-30m | No | Yes | Foliage and nuts for Wildlife |
Quercus Petraea Sessile Oak | Prefers well drained, acidic to neutral soils | 25-30m | No | Yes | Foliage and nuts for Wildlife |
Salix “Variety’s” Willows | Enjoy rapid growth in damp wet soils, also tolerate drier sites | 7-8m | No | Yes* | Bark colour, early flowers (catkins) |
Tilia Cordata Lime | Best in full sun in moist, well-drained, deep, rich soils | 25-30m | No | No | Autumn colour, attractive to bees |
Viburnum Opulus Guilder Rose | Prefers Damp lime rich soils | 3-4m | Yes | Yes | White Flowers, Red Berries, Bark Colour |