Buy Ornamental Tree's from Barnstaple Nursery
Buy locally grown Ornamental trees from Gardener's Delight Nursery.
Ornamental trees add a whole new layer to your garden by adding height. Their attractive leaves and flowers provide a pallet of colours throughout the year. By planting trees you are also helping the biodiversity in your area. Our staff will be able to help you choose a tree suitable for your location and soil.
By planting trees you are also helping the biodiversity in your area.
Our staff will be able to help you choose a tree suitable for your location and soil.
Selection Tips
A tree is a long-term project which will usually out live the person who plants it,
so some thought should go into its selection.Some points to consider are:
- Why do you want the tree, screening, fruits, blossom or leaves
- How tall do you want the tree to get to
- What shape of tree do you require, column, goblet or umbrella
- Do you require a tree that is deciduous or evergreen
- Is the site exposed to winds, if so what direction
- Is the soil dry or moist
- What type of soil do you have. Clay, sandy etc
Planting Tips
Container trees can be planted at any time of the year, but establish best when planted
during the autumn. Our tips on how to plant a container tree will help your tree get off
to the best possible start in life.
- Dig a hole twice the size of the pot and break up the soil at the bottom of the hole.
- Thoroughly soak the tree in a bucket of water for an hour before planting
- Add compost and root grow microryzonal granules to the hole
- Remove the tree from the pot and place in the hole so that the top of the soil from the pot is about an inch below ground level. Back fill with a mix of compost and soil and firm well so there are no air pockets.
- If the tree is in an exposed site, then use a stake and tie to keep it steady for the first few years; place the stake on the westerly side.
- If there is any danger of rabbits or deer then put a guard round the trunk or they may strip the bark and harm the tree. These also help to protect from strimmer damage
- Water the tree well
- Check the tree stake and tie periodically to see that it is not to tight around the trunk causing damage
After Care Tips
Trees are a living plant and with a little extra care will thrive and become a majestic and
productive tree.
- Keep the soil area around the trunk clear of grass and weeds
- In the early years stake the tree to prevent the root from rocking
- Generally, trees need some drainage, so don’t plant in waterlogged areas
- Remove any branches that become damaged
- Generally prune when the sap is rising in the spring and summer so as not to harbour disease
- Annually feed the base of the tree with a good organic mulch, this will both feed the tree and help to keep the soil porous in this area around the roots.
Ornamental trees For Sale now
Some of our range of Ornamental Trees
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a very popular, handsome Acer variety. It's a round-headed, medium-sized fast growing tree.
Hints:
Very easy to grow in a wide range of well-drained soils. They thrive in sun but with partial shade to protect the leaves from scorch. A sheltered area away from strong winds is preferred.
| Leaf colour | Purple |
| Tree shape | Standard |
| Chalk tolerant | |
| Autumn colour | |
| Size | Medium |
| Replacement prune | |
| Flowering month | April |
| Open space planting | |
A distinctive columnar tree with erect branches. The oval leaves are greeny-bronze when young, later dark green, then red-gold in autumn.
Hints:
Best grown in well-drained soil, in full sun to achieve the best autumn colour. Will tolerate most soil types including chalk, and clay.
| Tree shape | Upright |
| Scented flowers | |
| Chalk tolerant | |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Autumn colour | |
| Flowering month | April |
| Do not prune | |
| Size | Small |
Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii', also known as The Himalayan White Birch, is a popular distinctive form of the ‘white’ birch.
Hints:
They will succeed on most soils with certain species happy even in wet sites. Although tolerant of chalk soils they will not reach a maximum size in these conditions. Best planted in a full sun position.
Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4m
| Leaf colour | Yellow / Green |
| Wet tolerant | |
| Leaf colour | Yellow Green |
| Prefers acid soil | |
| Drought tolerant | |
| Tree shape | Standard |
| Autumn colour | |
| Size | Medium |
| Attractive bark Do not prune | |
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ makes a dramatic, small, often multi-stemmed tree. In spring, crimson, purple or pink flowers appear on the bare stems.
Hints:
Performs best in moderately fertile well-drained soils. The best flower production occurs in full sun but part shade is best in hot summer climates.
Height and Spread (after 10 years): 2m x 2m
| Prune after flowering | |
| Leaf colour | Purple |
| Prefers full sun | |
| Drought tolerant | |
| Flowering month | May |
| Chalk tolerant | |
| Autumn colour | |
| Needs well-draining site | |
| Size | Small |
A beautiful dainty and graceful tree with horizontally-tired branches covered with carmine buds opening to white tinted soft pink flowers.
Hints:
Crab Apples are self-fertile, and very useful as pollinators for a variety of
fruit trees. Full sun or part shade lover, best grown in fertile, moist,
deep, loamy soils. Requires minimal pruning in late winter or spring to remove damaged, diseased, or misplaced growth.
Height and Spread (after 10 years): 3m x 3m
| Scented flowers | |
| Tree shape | Weeping |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Autumn colour | |
| Replacement prune | |
| Flowering month | April |
| Size | Small |
| Growth rate | Slow |
Other Trees Available at Nursery.
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About Us
Gardeners Delight Nursery is situated on the outskirts of Barnstaple, North Devon, on a
beautiful 5 acre plot.
We have been growing for over 25 years, and have helped our local towns and businesses gain both gold national and international awards with our stunning flower displays for Britain in Bloom.
Our traditional growing plant nursery is based on the outskirts of Barnstaple at Roundswell and we still grow over 90% of the plants that we sell.
As an independent local family run plant centre, we grow over 1000 different varieties of plants including, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, ornamental and fruit trees as well as bulbs, bedding and vegetable plants.
As we grow such a large proportion of the plants we sell our plants are suited to the local Devon climate and are of the highest quality at affordable prices.
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener our friendly trained staff are on hand to assist you.
We have been growing for over 25 years, and have helped our local towns and businesses gain both gold national and international awards with our stunning flower displays for Britain in Bloom.
Our traditional growing plant nursery is based on the outskirts of Barnstaple at Roundswell and we still grow over 90% of the plants that we sell.
As an independent local family run plant centre, we grow over 1000 different varieties of plants including, shrubs, climbers, herbaceous perennials, ornamental and fruit trees as well as bulbs, bedding and vegetable plants.
As we grow such a large proportion of the plants we sell our plants are suited to the local Devon climate and are of the highest quality at affordable prices.
Whether you are a novice or experienced gardener our friendly trained staff are on hand to assist you.
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Online Store
A selection of our quality plants are now available to buy on our online store. Check out our range of:- Heuchera, Lavenders, alpines, Herbaceous Perennials, Herbs, Clematis, Trachelospmum, Passiflora, and Agapanthus. We also have a full range of sundries and gift vouchers. Buy now
A selection of our quality plants are now available to buy on our online store. Check out our range of:- Heuchera, Lavenders, alpines, Herbaceous Perennials, Herbs, Clematis, Trachelospmum, Passiflora, and Agapanthus. We also have a full range of sundries and gift vouchers. Buy now
Events
We trade at a large range of specialists plant fairs showing our range of herbaceous perennial range includes many rare and unusual varieties; new and AGM varieties, and lots of old favorites.
We trade at a large range of specialists plant fairs showing our range of herbaceous perennial range includes many rare and unusual varieties; new and AGM varieties, and lots of old favorites.
Gift Vouchers
A great idea for any gardener, buy the perfect gift of vouchers redeemable online or at our Barnstaple nursey.
Buy online here or at the nursery.
A great idea for any gardener, buy the perfect gift of vouchers redeemable online or at our Barnstaple nursey.
Buy online here or at the nursery.
Farm Shop
Our Farm Shop is stocked with delicious fresh vegetables grown by ourselves, local farms and a few items from around the world. Preserves and sauces made using our produce, eggs from our free-range chickens along with a selection of cheeses and dairy produce from Devon farms.
Our Farm Shop is stocked with delicious fresh vegetables grown by ourselves, local farms and a few items from around the world. Preserves and sauces made using our produce, eggs from our free-range chickens along with a selection of cheeses and dairy produce from Devon farms.