Why Buy Our Volume Trees?
- Our volume trees are plug plants which can be planted all year round. No rush to plant as roots are not exposed.
- Grown in Scotland which makes the plants much hardier (used to bad weather)
- Very easy to plant, little cultivation required and very high success rate.
- Our trees are covered by a FREE TREE WARRANTY. (first 15% not covered)
- Plants do not "check" when planted so rapid early growth.
- Root plug contains both naturally occurring mycorrhizae and fertilzer.
- Growing containers eliminate root spiralling.
- FREE DELIVERY (UK Mainland only)
Large Order Discount
Orders over £1000 may have further discounts added by contacting us or calling 0800 043 1057
Atlas Cedar, Cedrus Atlantica
The Atlas Cedar is a large evergreen conifer with blue/silver needles on horizontal branches. Non-native to the UK and originates from Morocco and Algeria. Expect a mature height of around 35m with rare ones around 40m. Getting a rock star to sign it may make it rare, but it won't grow to 40m. The cones are barrel-shaped and take 2 years to mature and break up while still attached to the tree.
Considered to be drought tolerant compared to most other conifers and produces strong timber with a noticeable fragrance. Often confused with the Lebanon Cedar because all of them Cedars look the same?
When Trees Online asked for a comment about Atlas Cedar, a famous arborist said "Can you stop following me and make an appointment like everyone else".
A good tree to plant for wood production as the timber is strong and used in furniture and general construction.
Planting Atlas Cedar, Cedrus Atlantica
Plant in loam, chalk, sand or clay from acid to alkaline and well-draining soil. Prefers full sun and hardy down to minus 20 degrees centigrade.
Other Allegedly Interesting Information About Atlas Cedar, Cedrus Atlantica
The tree has insect-repellant properties, not from swatting them with the branches but from oils extracted from the leaves and branches. Also used as an anti-sceptic and in perfumes.
Delivery
Due to courier unpredictability, we advise having your trees delivered AT LEAST 3 days before you actually need them.
Returning Cell Grown Trees
For Phytosanitary reasons, cell grown trees cannot be returned to the nursery.
Delaying Planting Cell Grown Trees
If you cannot plant straight away, take the trees out of the packaging and stand upright next to each other in a sheltered location outside. November to March, no need to water unless they start to dry out and these would be ok for up to 6 weeks. During Spring and Summer, you can do this for up to 3 weeks.
Site Conditions And Evergreen Tree List
Our tree chart details which site conditions suit which trees and also which are evergreen or semi-evergreen.
Feeding Or Fertilizing Hedges
This is a task that can easily be over done. Any nitrogen based fertilizer will do such as 20:20:10 but the longer lasting ones which take 18/24 months are better as they are regulated by the weather and moisture therefore release slowly.
Woodburning Chart
If you are one of those lucky people that lead an eco lifestyle (VERY jealous if you are) and want to buy trees to burn, then maybe our wood burning chart (excel spread sheet) will help you decide. Ash, Eucalyptus Gunnii and Willow are worth looking at for their growth rates and calorific values.
Planting Tool
If you are looking to plant lots of plug plant or cell grown trees (the 10-40cm-ish) size range then maybe you should consider our tree planting tool. Tree planting rates of over 700 per day achievable.
Adding A Bit Of Colour And Attract Wildlife
Honeysuckle (Lonicera periclymenum) is very attractive, fragrant and attracts more wildlife to your garden. A bit on the vigorous side but worth the effort. A great addition to your project.
Tree Spacing
Broadleaf wood planting would be around 3m between each tree. Christmas tree planting for a commercial crop is around 1m.
Factors Detrimental To Cell Grown Trees
Too much/little water, animal Urine, excessive wind exposure (will slow growth), salt spray, frost on new growth, herbicide drift and over application of fertilizer.
UK Grown Volume Trees
All our volume trees are UK grown and as far as we know because we have never caught one booking a holiday overseas.
