The right tree for you
The right tree for you is something only you can decide. Take a look at each tree species available for our launch below and consider whether you have enough space in your garden or land (with the owners permission) to allow the tree to grow to maturity, and whether you have the time and means to maintain the tree.
All trees on offer have been carefully chosen to ensure they are native species and can adapt to future climatic conditions. They all lose their leaves in winter, flower in spring and some produce fruit in the autumn.
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the tree species, so you can choose one that is best suited for you.
Goat Willow (Salix caprea)
This tree is commonly known as the pussy willow, this is because the male catkins (long slim clusters of small flowers, with tiny/no petals) look like cat’s paws.
- Soil – Prefers moist but well-drained soil.
- Light – likes full sun conditions.
- Size – Can grow up to 8-12 meters high and spreads 4-8 meters wide.
For further information on Goat Willow, please visit the Royal Horticultural Society.
Hazel (Corylus avellana)
This is a large shrub, with rounded leaves. It also produces yellow male catkins in spring and has edible nuts in autumn.
- Soil – Prefers moist but well-drained and well-drained soils.
- Light – Likes full sun and partial shade conditions.
- Size – Can grow up to 4-8 meters in height and width.
For further information on Hazel trees, please visit the Royal Horticultural Society.
Crab Apple (Malus ‘Sylvestris’)
A small, rounded tree with pink-tinged white flowers in spring and fruit in the autumn.
- Soil – Prefers moist but well-drained soil.
- Light - Likes full sun and partial shade conditions.
- Size – Can grow up to 8-12 meters in height and 4-8 meters in width.
For further information on Crab Apple trees, please visit the Royal Horticultural Society.
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium)
Otherwise known as bird cherry, this tree spreads and has small white flowers that produce cherries in the autumn.
- Soil – Prefers moist but well-drained and well-drained soils.
- Light – Likes full sun conditions.
- Size – Higher than 12 meters and wider than 8 meters.
For further information Wild Cherry trees, please visit the Royal Horticultural Society.
Please note that, by accepting your tree, you agree to maintain the tree throughout its life where possible (we understand you may move house and other circumstances may prevail). Wyre Council accepts no liability for maintenance, damage to property and any other issues once the tree has been collected.