Quercus ilex/holm oak 20-25 cmQuercus ilex/holm oak (20-25cm)Quercus ilex/holm oak (35-40cm)Quercus ilex/holm oak (35-40cm)Quercus palustris/pin oakQuercus palustris/pin oakQuercus palustris/pin oak (40-45cm)Quercus palustris/pin oak (40-45cm)Tilia cordata (small leaved lime 30-35cm)Tilia cordata (small leaved lime 30-35cm)Acer campestreAcer campestreCarpinus betulus/Hornbeam 'Espalier'Carpinus betulus/Hornbeam 'Espalier'Malus Red Sentinel 14-16cm 120 x 200Malus red sentinel  Tilia platyphyllos 'Pleached' 5 tier 20-25cm 2m spreadTilia platyphyllos 'Pleached' Tilia europaea 'Pallida' 'pleached' 7 tiersTilia europaea 'Pallida' 'pleached' 7 tiersTilia x europaea 'Pallida' (20-25cm)Tilia x europaea 'Pallida' (20-25cm)Tilia europea' Pallida' - Crimean lime  'espalier'Tilia europaea' Pallida' (crimean lime 'espalier')Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Cherry laurel - Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'Cherry laurel/Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'Quercus Ilex Holly OakQuercus Ilex/Holly OakLeylandiiLeylandiiQuercus robur 'Fastigiata'Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'Thuja plicataThuja plicataLaburnum 'Vossii' flowers in MayLaburnum 'Vossii' (flowers in May)Laburnum watereri 'Vossii' - Golden rain treeLaburnum watereri 'Vossii' (golden rain tree)Malus 'Rudolph' - Crab appleMalus 'Rudolph'/Crab apple Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' 60-70cm girth  (in Winter) Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (in winter) Liquidambar styraciflua 18-20 girthLiquidambar styraciflua (18-20 girth)Autumn leaf colours of LiquidambarAutumn leaf colours of LiquidambarTilia europea 'Pallida' - Common lime 20-25cmTilia europaea 'Pallida' (common lime 20-25cm)Quercus palustris - Pin Oak in autumn leafQuercus palustris/Pin Oak (in autumn leaf)Tilia cordata - small leaved limeTilia cordata (small leaved lime)Tilia platyphyllos ( Broad Leaf Lime)  50-60cmTilia platyphyllos (broad leaf lime 50-60cm)Tilia tomentosa - Silver lime 40-45 cmTilia tomentosa (silver lime 40-45 cm)Tilia x euchloraTilia x euchloraFastigiate hornbeam (in summer)Fastigiate hornbeam (in summer)Avenue of 50cm planesAvenue of 50cm planesHornbeam screening (3m)Hornbeam screening Mature FastigiateMature FastigiateCarpinus betulus - HornbeamCarpinus betulus - HornbeamPlatanus acerifolia - London planePlatanus acerifolia - London plane2 Platanus acerifolia (in autumn)Platanus acerifolia (in autumn)13m Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) 100cm Girth planted13m Liriodendron tulipofera (Tulip tree) 100cm Girth planted80cm Quercus robur (Common Oak) in parkland setting80cm Quercus robur (Common Oak) in parkland settingPinus nigra (Austrian Pine) 10-11m 100-110cm girth 6m spreadPinus nigra (Austrian Pine) 10-11m 100-110cm girth 6m spreadAesculus hippocastanum (Chestnut) in parkland tree surroundsAesculus hippocastanum (Chestnut) in parkland tree surroundsAraucaria (Monkey Puzzle)Araucaria (Monkey Puzzle)Architectural TreesArchitectural TreesAvenue of Lime EspaliersAvenue of Lime EspaliersBuxus sempervirens (Box) BallsBuxus sempervirens (Box) Ballscarpinus betulus (Fastigiate Hornbeam)Carpinus betulus (Fastigiate Hornbeam)Carpinus betulus (Fastigiate Hornbeam) avenueCarpinus betulus (Fastigiate Hornbeam) avenuePrunus lusitanica ( Portuguese Laurel) ConesPrunus lusitanica ( Portuguese Laurel) ConesPine Bonsai specimensPine Bonsai specimensFagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) 50-60cm Box HeadsCarpinus betulus (Hornbeam) 50-60cm Box HeadsCarpinus betulus 'Fastigiatat' (50-60; R1; feathered Winter)Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiatat' (in Winter)Wide selection of large Acer palmatum availableAcer palmatum Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) Box Head Trees being plantedCarpinus betulus (Hornbeam) Box Head Trees Design and Build topiary gardenDesign and Build topiary gardenGreen Beech in parkland tree surroundsGreen Beech in parkland tree surroundsFagus (beech) domesFagus (beech) domesInstant Fagus (Beech) ArchesInstant Fagus (Beech) ArchesLiriodendron ( Tulip Tree) Avenue being plantedLiriodendron ( Tulip Tree) Avenue being plantedNewly planted topiary gardenNewly planted topiary gardenNewly planted tree screenNewly planted tree screenOrnamental tree screen in private gardenOrnamental tree screen in private gardenRootballed stock just delivered to siteRootballed stock just delivered to siteTilia - Lime treesTilia - Lime treesUnloading proper size treesUnloading proper size treesGroup of large LimesGroup of large LimesCarpinus betulus 25-30cm (Hornbeam)Carpinus betulus 25-30cm (Hornbeam)Good choice of Espalier forms in all sizesGood choice of Espalier forms in all sizesHORNBEAM PYRAMIDS up to 6mHornbeam Pyramids Aesculus carnea 65cm being taggedAesculus carnea 65cm being taggedLIME BOX HEADS - Many Sizes AvailableLime Box HeadPARROTIA BOX HEADSParrotia Box HeadTURNERS OAK (Quercus Turneri - semi evergreen) 4-5m highTurners Oak (Quercus Turneri - semi evergreen)BLUE CEDAR  8-10M HIGHBlue CedarTilia cordata Greenspire 30-35cmTilia cordata Greenspire 30-35cmSeqoiadndron Giganteum 300-350 (Wellintonia)Seqoiadndron Giganteum 300-350 (Wellintonia)Installing Trees in grassed areasInstalling Trees in grassed areasInstalling watering rings prior to backfilling tree pitsInstalling watering rings prior to backfilling tree pitsThe day after tree and hedge installationThe day after tree and hedge installation1M TREE SPADE LIFTING LAURELS1m tree spade lifting LaurelsUNLOADING INSTANT SCREENING Unloading Instant Screening4 tonne 80cm Oak being carried intro postion4 tonne 80cm Oak being carried intro postion11m Cedars planted in 8 parks in Slough11m Cedars planted in 8 parks in Slough60 years old Quercus ilex60 years old Quercus ilexAvenue of 50 cm LimeAvenue of 50 cm LimeAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentAvenue of 60cm Planes on a housing developmentBeech Arch TunnelBeech Arch TunnelBOX BALLS - All Sizes availableBox BallsCarpinus Box Heads - up to 160cm squareCarpinus Box Heads - up to 160cm squareFAN TRAINED ESPALIERS INSTALLED IN PRIVATE GARDENFan Trained Espaliers Installed in private gardenGrass Tennis court and Espalier LimesGrass Tennis court and Espalier LimesHORNBEAM ARCHES LARGE ENOUGH TO DRIVE UNDER!Hornbeam Arches large enough to drive underHORNBEAM ESPALIERS 2M CLEAR STEMHornbeam Espaliers 2m clear stemHORNBEAM SCREENS 4M HIGHHornbeam screen 4m highInstant Semi Mature Trees supplied to many commercial clientsInstant Semi Mature Trees supplied to many commercial clientsLarge Taxus (Yew) for screeningLarge Taxus (Yew) for screeningNURSERY TREES UP TO 19 METRES !Nursery Trees up to 19mOak ( Quercus Robur)  40-50cm girthOak ( Quercus Robur) PORTUGUESE LAUREL CONESPortuguese Laurel ConesQuercus Turneri 30-35cmQuercus Turneri 30-35cmrecently planted belt of semi mature trees in private gardenRecently planted belt of semi mature trees in private gardenRecently planted box head carpinusRecently planted box head carpinusROBINIA FRISIA up to 25-30cm girthRobinia FrisiaTopiary cubesTopiary CubesTOPIARY IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZESTopiary in all shapes and size avaliableTOPIARY OBELISKSTopiary ObelisksWide range of Yew Domes availableWide range of Yew Domes availableYEW BALLS up to 4m spread !Yew ballsYEW CONES up to 4m highYew conesHornbeam screens Hornbeam screens Tilia platyphyllos ( Broad Leaf Lime)  50-60cmTilia platyphyllos ( Broad Leaf Lime)Tilia platyphyllos 'Pleached' 5 tier 20-25cm 2m spreadTilia platyphyllos 'Pleached' 5 tier 20-25cm 2m spreadTilia europaea 'Pallida' 'pleached' 7 tiersTilia europaea 'Pallida' 'pleached' Tilia x euchloraTilia x euchloraLiquidambar styraciflua 18-20 girthLiquidambar styraciflua 18-20 girth Autumn leaf colours of LiquidambarAutumn leaf colours of LiquidambarTilia cordata - small leaved limeTilia cordata - small leaved limeQuercus ilex - Holm oak 35-40cmQuercus ilex/Holm oak 35-40cm Quercus ilex - Holm oak 20-25Quercus ilex - Holm oak 20-25Platanus acerifolia - London planePlatanus acerifolia - London planeQuercus palustris/Pin Oak in autumn leafQuercus palustris/Pin Oak in autumn leafLaburnum 'Vossii' flowers in MayLaburnum 'Vossii' flowers in MayLaburnum watereri 'Vossii' - Golden rain treeLaburnum watereri 'Vossii' - Golden rain treePlatanus acerifolia (in autumn)Platanus acerifolia (in autumn)Tilia tomentosa - Silver lime 40-45 cmTilia tomentosa - Silver lime 40-45 cmAcer campestreAcer campestreMalus Red Sentinel 14-16cm 120 x 200Malus Red Sentinel 14-16cm Tilia europea' Pallida' - Crimean lime  'espalier'Tilia europea' Pallida' - Crimean lime 'espalier'Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam 'Espalier'Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam 'Espalier'Quercus Ilex Holly OakQuercus ilex/Holly OakFastigiate hornbeam (in summer)Fastigiate hornbeam (in summer)Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'  (in Winter)Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (in Winter)Malus 'Rudolph' - Crab appleMalus 'Rudolph' - Crab appleTilia europea 'Pallida' - Common lime 20-25cmTilia europea 'Pallida' - Common lime 20-25cmLeylandiiLeylandiiTilia x europaea 'Pallida' 20-25cm  H250 x Sp210Tilia x europaea 'Pallida' 20-25cm Quercus palustris/Pin oakQuercus palustris/Pin oakQuercus palustris - Pin oak 40-45Quercus palustris - Pin oak 40-45Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'Carpinus betulus - HornbeamCarpinus betulus/HornbeamQuercus robur 'Fastigiata'Quercus robur 'Fastigiata'Thuja plicataThuja plicataCherry laurel - Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'Cherry laurel/Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia'Transporting through villageTransporting through villageTree being carefully manovered into the siteTree being carefully manovered into the sitePlacing into planting positionPlacing into planting position13m Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) 100cm girth planted13m Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip tree) 100cm girth planted

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