Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
We have just had our delivery of stock from Spain. This load was chosen by Tim about a month ago directly from the nursery. We have had mainly Olives on this load of varying shapes and sizes. They are superb quality and will enhance wherever they are planted. Some have very interesting trunks as you…Read More
The wisterias mentioned in my previous blog have been selling so well. The best selling tree at the moment is Photinia x fraseri ‘Red Robin’ evergreen standards – ideal for screenage. We had some of the best stock ever in on the last load from Italy, so much so that I have ordered another lorry load…Read More
We have just had three quarters of a lorry load of trees, shrubs, climbers and conifers in from Italy. This load I have “bought blind” – a bit risky. The bamboos I have bought are such a good size – ideal for an evergreen screening project. I am very pleased with the size as they…Read More
New stock arrives following last month’s buying trip… Our lorry load of stock arrived today and we were not disappointed. It is of the utmost quality and looks absolutely stunning. It was great for me to be involved as I am normally working in our office at home. You can see from the photographs the…Read More
A fruitful adventure to Italy… I have found a new nursery in Italy supplying to the U.K. market, their stock is of an exceptional quality. I have been interested for some time in stocking a range of Wisteria varieties and I was pleasantly surprised to find the following varieties in their stock: Wisteria Amethyst Falls…Read More
The nursery is showing signs of life after a last year’s good growing season… We have been quiet as expected at this time of the year, but saying that we have had a very good week. Our customers have been very complementary on how the nursery looks and the quality of our stock. We did…Read More
The last throes of winter and some intriguing wildlife sightings… These cold long days make the winter harder to get through, but the nights are now getting lighter and spring is just around the corner. Our Camellias are in full bud and some varieties are in flower. One of my favourite shrubs, Edgeworthia Chrysantha are…Read More
Happy New Year! The nursery is so well stocked, and there is not a great deal to do at this time of the year. We have been concentrating on pruning and potting. Saying that, the weeds are still growing so de-weeding as well. With all the rain at the moment that makes the ground so…Read More
A close look at two of our favourite trees this Winter… We are so busy re-potting stock at the moment for the coming season. I undertake the potting outside. This time of the year it can be so cold for the first fifteen minutes, then normally you are as warm as toast! When we were…Read More
A close look at two of our favourite trees this Winter… Prunus laurocerasus Caucasica I do like this tree. It has darker green foliage compared to most other evergreen trees. A long but thinner leaf to most evergreens. It is a very hardy tree and will stand full sun to virtual full shade. It will…Read More
