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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 MSuitable In
Hedges
Native SpeciesAttractive Features
Abies Nordmanniana
Nordmann Fir
Prefers moist, well drained acidic soil50-60mNoNoFoliage and Shape
Abies Nobilis
Noble Fir
Prefers dry well drained soil20-30mNoNoFoliage and Shape
Larix Decidua
European Larch
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best25-30mNoNoAutumn Colour good timber
Larix Eurolepis
Hybrid Larch
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best25-30mNoNoAutumn Colour
Quality timber
Larix Leptolepis
Japanese Larch
Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil is best25-40mNoNoAutumn Colour
Picea Abies
Norway Spruce
Best in well-drained, sandy soils35-50mNoNoEvergreen
Picea Sitchensis
Sitka Spruce
Best on moist to wet mineral sites.45-50mNoNoEvergreen
Pinus Contorta
Lodgepole Pine
Grows on the poorest of mineral and peat soils25-30mNoNoEvergreen
Pinus Sylvestris
Scots Pine
Thrives on light textured or sandy soils.25-35mNoYesAttractive to Wildlife
Pseudotsuga Taxifolia
Douglas Fir
Prefers a moist deep well drained soil of moderate fertility20-40mNoNoEvergreen
Acer Platinoides
Norway Maple
Prefers a deep, moist, alkaline soilNoNoAutumn Colour
Acer Pseudoplatanus
Sycamore
Prefers a moderately fertile free draining soil.NoNoWildlife Value
Alnus Glutinosa
Alder
Very hardy accommodatingspecies suitable for wet sites.15-20mYes*YesCones
Betula Pendula
Silver Birch
Prefers Drier higher ground15-20mNoYesCatkins, Bark, Autumn Colour
Betula Pubescens
Common Birch
Grows in a wide variety prefers heavy damp conditions20-25mNoYesCatkins, Bark, Autumn Colour
Castanea Sativa
Spanish Chestnut
Requires a deep, free draining, moderately fertile and acid soil20-35mNoNoNuts and Autumn Colour
Crataegus Monogyna
Whitethorn
Grows in a wide variety of soils5-10mYesYesFlowers, Berries
Cornus Alba Siberica
Red Dogwoods
Grows well in a variety of soils2-3mYesNoRed Bark, White flower, Berries
Cornus SanguineaYellow DogwoodsGrows well in a variety of soils2-3mYesNoYellow Bark, White flower, Berries
Corylus Avellana
Hazel
Grows in a wide variety of soils5-10mYesYesCatkins, Nuts
Fagus Sylvatica
Beech
Well drained, loamy, fertile soils25-40mYesNo
Fagus Syl. Purpurea
Copper Beech
Well drained, loamy, fertile soils20-30mYesNoPurple Summer Foliage
Fraxinus Excelsior
Common Ash
Grows in a wide variety of soils25-30mYes*YesFoliage
Malus Sylvestris
Crab Apple
Fertile but not acid or wet3-4mYesYesWhite blossoms, small apples
Prunus Avium
Wild Cherry
Requires a deep, free draining, fertile soil10-15mYes*YesFlowers berries, Autumn Colour
Prunus Laurocerasus
Laurel
Dry soil damp soil and tolerates shade.10-15mYesNoDark green leathery leaf, small flowers
Prunus Spinosa
Blackthorn
Wide variety of soils, exposed and coastal conditions3-4mYesYesWhite flowers, and Berries (sloes)
Quercus Robur
Pedunculate Oak
Prefers well aerated, deep fertile soils25-30mNoYesFoliage and nuts for Wildlife
Quercus Petraea
Sessile Oak
Prefers well drained, acidic to neutral soils25-30mNoYesFoliage and nuts for Wildlife
Salix “Variety’s”
Willows
Enjoy rapid growth in damp wet soils, also tolerate drier sites7-8mNoYes*Bark colour, early flowers (catkins)
Tilia Cordata
Lime
Best in full sun in moist, well-drained, deep, rich soils25-30mNoNoAutumn colour, attractive to bees
Viburnum Opulus
Guilder Rose
Prefers Damp lime rich soils3-4mYesYesWhite Flowers, Red Berries, Bark Colour