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
Maritime Pine (Pinus Pinaster)
Maritime Pine is an evergreen conifer with a long clear trunk, open crown and fast growing which thrives in cool, wet winters and hot dry Summers which means the UK definitely has a lot to offer with one of those seasons. Southern UK and coastal sites offer the best climates. Could start to fail at temperatures around minus 18 degrees centigrade.
Planted since the early 1600'sin the UK as a commercial timber source and performs particularly well near water courses and acidic soil at altitudes of 600m or less although instances of 2000m near Morocco have been recorded. Considered a pioneer species which means on previously poor sites where little grew, this would take hold and perform well. Does not perform well with Peat, alkaline or wet clay soils.
Considered a medium sized tree that can reach heights of around 35m and is widely planted in ornamental parks and in optimal conditions would grow faster than Corsican Pine. A good resistance to insect attack due to its ability to release oleoresins.
As with many conifers, the bark is an orange/red with thick with deep fissures or cracks and the needles are the longest of all European pine trees reaching lengths of around 25cm. The cones will be up to 20cm long and around 6cm wide.
Possible Brain Numbing Facts About Maritime Pine (Pinus Pinaster)
Closely related to Turkish, Canary Island and Aleppo pine.
Pinus Pinaster resin is a source of turpentine,proanthocyanidins, flavonoids, catechins, phenolic acids and rosin.
Could help you loose weight especially if you have a large forest of them. Run from one tree to another making sure you touch each tree. Do this many times until you reach the desired weight!
Possible links to establishing the strength of your relationship. Go sit next to one until your partner comes looking for you. If no sign of your partner after a very long time......it might be over.
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.
DUE TO BIO-SECURITY REGULATIONS AT THE NURSERY WE CANNOT ACCEPT ANY RETURNS OF ALL PINUS
