Recently planted box head Carpinus.jpgRecently planted box head CarpinusQuercus ilex (50-70cm).jpgQuercus ilex (50-70cm)Avenue of 50cm Tilia europea.jpgAvenue of 50cm Tilia europeaTilia europea pallida (20-25cm).jpgTilia europea pallida (20-25cm)Quercus palustris (16-18cm).jpgQuercus palustris (16-18cm)Avenue of 50cm planes.jpgAvenue of 50cm planesHorse chestnut (50cm).jpgHorse chestnut (50cm)Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine (20-25cm feathered).jpgCarpinus betulus Frans Fontaine (20-25cm feathered)Betula fascination (16-18cm).jpgBetula fascination (16-18cm)Laurel hedging.jpgLaurel hedgingScots pine (3-4m).jpgScots pine (3-4m)Leylandii screening.jpgLeylandii screeningField maple hedging (2m).jpgField maple hedging (2m)Hornbeam screening (3m).jpgHornbeam screening (3m)Carpinus betulus low pleached.jpgCarpinus betulus low pleachedMature Fastigiate hornbeam.jpgMature Fastigiate hornbeamTilia europea pallida pleached 7 tiers.jpgTilia europea pallida pleached 7 tiersTilia platyphyllo fan trained espaliers.jpgTilia platyphyllo fan trained espaliersMalus red sentinel (14-16cm).jpgMalus red sentinel (14-16cm)Carpinus betulus screens.jpgCarpinus betulus screensCarpinus betulus pleached.jpgCarpinus betulus pleachedAcer campestre espaliers.jpgAcer campestre espaliersTilia cordata Bohje box heads.jpgTilia cordata Bohje box headsCarpinus betulus box head.jpgCarpinus betulus box headRecently planted belt of semi mature trees in private gardenRecently planted belt of semi mature trees in private garden4 tonne 80cm Oak being carried into position4 tonne 80cm Oak being carried into position24 identical Espalier Limes supplied to a private garden24 identical Espalier Limes supplied to a private garden60 Prunus lusitanica salvaged from private garden60 Prunus lusitanica salvaged from private garden60 year old Quercus Ilex transplanted 200160 year old Quercus Ilex transplanted 2001180m Instant Taxus Hedge180m Instant Taxus HedgeAvenue of 50cm LimeAvenue of 50cm LimeAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentBeech Arch TunnelBeech Arch TunnelGrass Tennis court and Espalier LimesGrass Tennis court and Espalier LimesTilia Cordata Greenspire 30-35cmTilia Cordata Greenspire 30-35cmWide choice of large RhododendronWide choice of large RhododendronWide Selection of Large trees Tilia cordata 40-45cm (small leaved Lime) WinterWide Selection of Large trees Tilia cordata 40-45cm (small leaved Lime) WinterCarpinus betulus 25-30cm (Hornbeam)Carpinus betulus 25-30cm (Hornbeam)Good choice of Espalier forms in all sizesGood choice of Espalier forms in all sizesInstalling Trees in grassed areasInstalling Trees in grassed areasInstalling watering rings prior to backfilling tree pitsInstalling watering rings prior to backfilling tree pitsLarge Taxus (Yew) for screeningLarge Taxus (Yew) for screeningQuercus Turneri 30-35cm (Turners oak - semi evergreen)Quercus Turneri 30-35cm (Turners oak - semi evergreen)Sequoiadendron Giganteum 300-350 (Wellingtonia)Sequoiadendron Giganteum 300-350 (Wellingtonia)Fan Trained Espaliers installed in private gardenFan Trained Espaliers installed in private gardenHornbeam arches large enough to drive underHornbeam arches large enough to drive under!The day after tree and hedge installationThe day after tree and hedge installationGroup of large Limes being planted spring 2007Group of large Limes being planted spring 2007Hornbeam box heads - up to 160cm squareHornbeam box heads - up to 160cm squareHornbeam cylindersHornbeam cylindersHornbeam Espaliers 2m clear stemHornbeam Espaliers 2m clear stemHornbeam pyramids up to 6m highHornbeam pyramids up to 6m highHornbeam screens 4m highHornbeam screens 4m highLime box heads - many sizes availableLime box heads - many sizes availableNursery trees up to 19mNursery trees up to 19mOak (Quercus Robur) - 40-50cm GirthOak (Quercus Robur) - 40-50cm GirthParrotia Box HeadsParrotia Box HeadsPortuguese Laurel ConesPortuguese Laurel ConesRed Acers - Many sizes availableRed Acers - Many sizes availableRobinia Frisia - up to 25-30cm girthRobinia Frisia - up to 25-30cm girthTopiary CubesTopiary CubesTopiary in all shapes and sizesTopiary in all shapes and sizesTopiary ObelisksTopiary ObelisksTurners Oak (Quercus Turneri) semi-evergreen - 4-5m highTurners Oak (Quercus Turneri) semi-evergreen - 4-5m highUnderground guying system being installedUnderground guying system being installedUnloading Instant ScreeningUnloading Instant ScreeningYew Balls - up to 4m spreadYew Balls - up to 4m spread!Yew cones up to 4m highYew cones up to 4m highYew DomesYew DomesLarge Magnolia grandiflora and Carpinus fastigiataLarge Magnolia grandiflora and Carpinus fastigiataInstant semi mature trees supplied to many commercial clientsInstant semi mature trees supplied to many commercial clients40-50cm semi-mature trees being installed in Birmingham city centre40/50cm semi-mature trees being installed in Birmingham city centreYew Domes in our nurseryYew Domes in our nurseryAesculus carnea 65cm being taggedAesculus carnea 65cm being tagged1m tree spade lifting Laurels1m tree spade lifting LaurelsAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentBlue Cedar - 8-10m highBlue Cedar - 8-10m highBox Balls - all sizes availableBox Balls - all sizes availableRecently planted box head CarpinusRecently planted box head CarpinusCarpinus betulus box headCarpinus betulus box head11m Cedars planted in 8 parks in Slough11m Cedars planted in 8 parks in SloughNewly planted, Yew instant hedge, Cheam, Autumn 2009Newly planted, Yew instant hedge, Cheam, Autumn 2009

Semi mature trees and screening

Practicality Brown Ltd specialise in the supply of quality specimen and screening trees of all shapes and sizes, to suit your design requirements offering immediate impact on your landscape project.

Whether you require a single tree or an entire commercial landscape project, our nursery can supply whatever you are looking for, providing it is commercially grown in Europe!

At our Iver Stud Nursery, we stock a shop window of field grown and containerised trees, we have an additional container nursery unit off-site, and we draw upon our relationship with 26 Northern European partner nurseries to ensure that we can offer the most comprehensive range of trees available in the UK.

Our tree range

Our wide range includes:

  • Semi mature trees (avenues, clumps, screening, etc.)
  • Specimen trees (focal points, arboretums, etc.)
  • Screening trees
  • Espalier trees of all shapes and sizes
  • Box Head trees
  • Topiary (Cones, Balls, obelisks, Pyramids, Domes, etc.)
  • Formed Arches (usually supplied on metal frames)
  • Instant Hedge (click here to see our separate section)

Our tree stock

Practicality Brown offers a combination of home grown, contract grown and outsourced stock which allows full enquiries to be supplied competitively.

Tree sizes supplied range from 14/16cm - 90/100cm girth deciduous trees and 2-12m evergreen trees. Practicality Brown selects from over 250,000 trees in over 200 varieties.

Quality

It would be impossible for all stock to be grown by any one nursery and Practicality Brown has close links with over 25 European partner nurseries that all specialise in their particular products. This allows Practicality Brown to offer the quantity, quality and selection required to fulfil most UK projects without feeling committed to sell its own produce first, as is the case with many traditional nursery businesses.

Practicality Brown Ltd is an ISO 9001 Quality Assured Company. We operate a strict quality control program and as a matter of course, send quality satisfaction survey sheets to every customer. We value feedback from our customers and feel this is the only way we can strive to offer better service in the future, improve in any areas we need to, and develop our customer services to the highest level within the landscape industry.

The complete service

In addition to supplying the trade on a supply only basis, Practicality Brown offers a truly comprehensive service. Once the product is chosen, Practicality Brown can see the project through to establishment.

Our services include:

  • Sourcing and tagging imported stock
  • Ground preparation
  • On-site planting
  • Underground or overhead guying
  • Watering rings
  • Mycorrizzal Fungi installation
  • Polymer Gel installation
  • Maintenance programmes
  • Replacement guarantee
  • Holding and acclimatisation of stock in the UK

Our clients

Historically we have worked for a wide client base including :

  • Garden Designers and Landscape Architects
  • Private Gardens
  • Local and Government Authorities
  • Golf Courses and Sports Grounds
  • Housing and Commercial Developers
  • Landscape Contractors
  • Film Companies

We are very proud of the service that we provide. Please see our customer testimonials.

Photo Gallery

Click here to view our Semi Mature Trees photo album.  Also available are photos of Rootball screening and semi-instant hedge material.

Help me choose

Visit this page for information to help you choose the trees you need.

Availability and pricing

We have a large selection of trees available.  Please refer to our tree availability list.

Make an enquiry

Let us know exactly what you are looking for and we will start working on your enquiry.  Click here for our online enquiry form.

We prefer initial enquiries to be submitted using the online enquiry form as it gives us the information we require to prepare your quotation but please do call our sales team with specific enquiries on:

Tel: 01753 652022