Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
Caring for all of your specimen plants, especially during their first season, is of vital importance. It is during this time that your plants will undergo the most stress. The plants have to find the water table and where the nutrients are in your existing soil. It will also have to adjust to the amount…Read More
We continue to be very busy here at Arundel Arboretum Garden Centre. We have just taken delivery of our first load of stock from Spain. It was handpicked by us. We believe this is of vital importance, as an ethical plant supplier, that we source our stock and can trace its history. The stock was…Read More
Japanese maples (Acer palmatum) are small, deciduous trees. They have a graceful growing habit, superb autumn colours and beautiful, delicate foliage. Many Acers grow extremely slowly and are perfect in a smaller garden. They are also ideal to grow in containers. Japanese Maples are also indigenous to forested areas in Korea and China and as…Read More
It is coming into the time of year for many beautiful flowering cherry trees (Prunus) to add a delightful, delicate focus to your garden. They are very versatile trees offering fresh spring colour when they are in full bloom. Many consider that the flowering cherry tree offers the most attractive blossom of all trees. Most…Read More
Despite the Olive (Olea europaea) being a Mediterranean tree by nature, being associated with warm and sunny weather, they can be grown very successfully in the U.K. The Olive is a very adaptable and hardy plant, and with the right care, your Olive tree will thrive and provide a focal point for your garden or…Read More
Some varieties of trees and evergreens are available to purchase as a rootballed specimen during the winter months. Depending upon the weather conditions being conducive for lifting, this is usually between November and March. The tree or shrub is lifted from the ground with the soil and root system intact. Once the tree or…Read More
If you are struggling to find that special someone a gift then why not look at something that will last, flourish and grow, like a mature plant for their garden. They make an unusual and thoughtful gift and are something that your relative or friend can plant in their garden and enjoy throughout the whole…Read More
Now that September is upon us, it is time to start thinking about hedge planting for the winter. Whilst plants for hedging can be planted all year round if they are in containers, traditionally it is the winter months when significant and effective hedge planting takes place. If you are looking to plant an indigenous…Read More
Whether you need some privacy from a neighbour, some shade from the heat of the sun or a shield from our south coast winds our evergreens nursery stock a variety of specimens suitable for a range of positions and soil types. We are continuing to sell Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ for evergreen screenage hedging,…Read More
It’s another hot dry day here at the Arboretum, a mature plant nursery in the heart of West Sussex. I must admit the heat is good for my aches and pains, but I wish it would rain, as the ground is so dry. Rainwater is so much better for stock, and gardens are starting to…Read More
