Trees on sale in Supermarket (1 Viewer)

[Gill Osborne]

So glad someone has started a thread on these wonderful bargains to be had as I've often been tempted - though as I live in an upstairs flat at the moment I have to abstain Not for long *hopefully* though as I plan to move next year as I WANT a garden again - I can't bear not being able to get my hands into the soil!

One teensy thing though....I'm sure you have to remember to plant Silver Birch not too close to the house as they have quite strong roots that can undermine your foundations and...........

Did anybody back Silver Birch to win the Grand National yesterday? 33-1 would buy you a lot more birch & ash from Morrisons and Woolworths if you did :-O

 

[Cyclops]

Did anybody back Silver Birch to win the Grand National yesterday? 33-1 would buy you a lot more birch & ash from Morrisons and Woolworths if you did :-O

not me, I'm against horse racing, or any sport that exploits animals for our financial gain.

 

[Henstooth]

MMMM!...been doing my garden yesterday and gunna move a potted red mapel from the front to a planted spot in the garden. I will look into the birch / rowen but the wife has fallen for the cherry (pink blossom). Thoughts please...?

 

[Cyclops]

MMMM!...been doing my garden yesterday and gunna move a potted red mapel from the front to a planted spot in the garden.

careful when re-siting that red maple as theyre a bit sensitive to full sun and sharp winds on the new leaves.

 

[joannec]

MMMM!...been doing my garden yesterday and gunna move a potted red mapel from the front to a planted spot in the garden. I will look into the birch / rowen but the wife has fallen for the cherry (pink blossom). Thoughts please...?

Maybe you could compromise on the native wild cherry, Prunus avium or the Bird cherry Prunus padus. Prunus avium does grow big though, 25 meters(but takes a long time) and has small single white flowers and they are very pretty trees in my opinion. I see you're in Kent, not too far from me, and I know it does well in Sussex. Prunus padus is smaller, 15 meters, and native to the north of England and Scotland. I can't say I'm very familiar with it though.

Joanne

 

[Henstooth]

Good and well said advice re red Maple. I think that more by luck than judgement I have put it in a FAB place....just pray that it's happy..I can't imagine that it won't 'cos there is no damage to roots and it's got a free plot to get water.
Pete

 

[Henstooth]

Good advice about the Maple..I think I have placed it in a great spot (more by luck than judgement). I just hope that it takes. I can't see why not as it's out of a large pot..I didn't damage the roots and now it can take as much water as it wants rather than depending on me for water. The ribin has used it to leap onto a feeder moved closer.
Pete

 

[Cyclops]

No problem. Red Maples are slow growers, I have one in training for bonsai, eventually!

 

[Jos Stratford]

I'll say it again, silver birch are IMO the best wildlife tree you can plant in any garden in Britain

Lucky you said Britain. Worst tree to plant on many parts of my land - 'cos it's also number one tree that beavers fancy a chomp upon! Plant today, little chewed stump tomorrow! Fortunately they also grow like crazy, so plenty coming up naturally (away from water) to offset the losses!

Edit, still do plant them though

 

[RedJango]

Just to let everyone know, Morrisons are selling the same trees again - I have picked 3 up this week!!

£1.99 for a Silver Birch?? Crazy!! Let's all get a couple!!

 

[Cyclops]

Good deal,wonder if they have any Rowan.
BTW some time ago there were a bunch of guys in the town,part of a green initiative,giving trees away,for free. I got silver birch and field maple,not sure if they're doing well tho. I do already have a 3 foot silver birch in the garden,an ex bonsai tree that I decided would serve wildlife better. But i really want some berry bearers;i do have a few Cotoneastears that I planted but need a tree with height.

 

[Jonathan Hare]

I was just thinking the other day if they were going to be doing it again funny enough.

 

[devon.birder]

Good deal,wonder if they have any Rowan.
BTW some time ago there were a bunch of guys in the town,part of a green initiative,giving trees away,for free. I got silver birch and field maple,not sure if they're doing well tho. I do already have a 3 foot silver birch in the garden,an ex bonsai tree that I decided would serve wildlife better. But i really want some berry bearers;i do have a few Cotoneastears that I planted but need a tree with height.

I bought three Rowan at Morrisons today for £1.99 each. They also had Silver Birch and a few others as well. Roger

 

[joannec]

Nice to see this thread revived!

I do already have a 3 foot silver birch in the garden,an ex bonsai tree that I decided would serve wildlife better. .

Glad the bonsais are being put to such good use!

Joanne

 

[whomes]

How tall were the Rowan and Silver Birch at Morrisons yesterday?

 

[Peewit]

Tired to look up website unless I missing out her on something.

Native plants and how Silver Birch and Rowan grows

Silver Birch
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/tfl.birch.html
Rowan
http://www.treesforlife.org.uk/tfl.rowan.html

Cyclops: No problem. Red Maples are slow growers, I have one in training for bonsai, eventually!

Well done for you doing what you have done for Bonsai are hard to grow and get the knack of at the best of times.

 

[devon.birder]

How tall were the Rowan and Silver Birch at Morrisons yesterday?

All three trees that I bought are approx. two feet high. Roger

 

[Jonathan Hare]

I got a Mountain Ash, Rowan last week from Morrisons and planted it in a very large plant pot. Seems to have settled in nicely with the leaves unfolding. Should be a good grower this year.

Mine was about 2-3 feet tall.

 

[Jonathan Hare]

Just to bump this thread along slightly. Since planting in March, it has grown to around 5 feet tall with a bit of coaxing by tying it with grass strands to wooden pole, only one large branch growing off from it. Will try to get some pictures taken before the leaves shed. I am maybe thinking of getting some more trees next year.

 

[Quercus]

If you want good quality, but reasonably priced native trees, I'd go for the mail order ones, from reputable nurseries advertised under 'hedging ' in the back of any gardening magazine at this time of year.