Woodland Planting

[treedobell]

I have a 12 acre site that needs to be replanted coming up in the not to distant future.

 

We are planting a mixture of native broadleaves. 6000, 40-60 cm whips to go in, stake and shield.

 

I haven't done this for a while and was after some recommendations for suppliers for the whips and canes etc.

 

Based in Cheshire if that helps.

 

Many thanks in advance.

[Goaty]

Round here East riding horticulture take some beating. At least you would get a good guide price.

As for trees I buy local if i can. But you have some big boys in the nursery game out your way. I would try them because even the mature tree sellers have to buy in stock to grow on. They may get you them at a better price than you can as they will be buying thousands upon thousands. Also they won't buy rubbish.

Or they may point you in the right direction.

 

But when dealing with a wholesale nursery, know your stuff what you want. Numbers sizes species etc. They tend not to waste time like retailers. They have better things to do than chat to someone who wants trees of some sort.

Let us know what you do and how it works out.

[Alycidon]

I have used British Hardwood Trees, good stock

 

Bareroot Trees, Hedging Plants, Shrubs | British Hardwood Tree Nursery

 

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[spandit]

Have you considered the Woodland Trust MOREWoods scheme - gives you a 60% discount on everything? Limited to native trees only but that's what you're planting

[matelot]

what type of tube are you thinking of using? I'd have thought for 6,000 trees it might be cheaper using a deer fence instead?

[treedobell]

Hi Guys,

 

Apologies for the late response, haven't been able to get near a computer.

 

Thank you for all the replies, very helpful.

 

 

 

Myles.

[treedobell]

British hardwood trees, have a great website. Really informative.

 

The site we are planting on is all peat. So next task will be to work out which species suit

acidic ground best.

 

Any suggestions very welcome.

 

Cheers Myles