Here we detail our top native bare root hedging plants, along with our complete hedging packs and biodegradable accessories.
(more…)Topiary is a fantastic option for a range of garden sizes and shapes.
Topiary is the art of training and close clipping of shrubs and plants into decorative shapes and forms of your creating. Topiary has been around since the Roman times and probably dates even further back than that.
Topiary can be used in any size or style of garden from stately homes to small courtyard gardens or even on your balcony. They can add incredible shape and variety through a selection of heights, colours and textures and designed in styles, such as parterres, mazes & labyrinths or even knot gardens.
At the nursery we stock a selection of topiary’s and have something to suit everyone.
Below are a few of the topiary options that we stock, to see the full collection please follow the link https://kingco.co.uk/topiary-trees
Euonymus japonicus ‘Bravo’ is a dense, bushy, evergreen shrub with dark green, variegated leaves that have an irregular, creamy-white margin. Great for a present or gift, and commonly used to form topiary shapes that bring added height, dimension and colour to the garden, the easy to maintain 1/2 standards will make an attractive architectural feature in small formal gardens, patio containers or pots by doors and pathways.
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Pyramidalis’ is a fast-growing, evergreen conifer with a narrowly columnar habit and dark green, aromatic foliage. Reaching a mature height of 15m and a mature spread of 3m the Italian cypress can be planted to create a delicate feel in courtyard and formal gardens.
Easily clipped, this pom-pom has been beautifully trimmed in order to create an unusual architectural feature. King and Co offer both green Leylandii ‘pom – poms’ in addition to varieties such as ‘Castewellan Gold’ which develops yellow and gold foliage throughout the Spring and Summer months.
Cupressocyparis leylandii ‘Castlewellan Gold’ is an evergreen tree with flat sprays of light green, scalelike, foliage that develops a yellow and gold tinge throughout the spring and summer months, turning slightly darker in the winter. Easily clipped, this spiral has been beautifully trimmed in order to create an unusual architectural feature.
Ilex crenata ‘Kinme’ is a compact evergreen shrub with dark green, ovate leaves, which emerge lighter green before darkening. Box leaved Holly, as the name suggests, is almost identical in looks to Box and is a great substitute. This shrub also has the added benefit of not being affected by either box blight or box moth caterpillar. The topiary shapes hold their form very well and only require minimal clipping each year.
This 1/2 standard has a 90-100cm clear stem and a 40-50cm diameter head of foliage, with a globular shape that can be kept neat and small by clipping and shaping, or it can be left to grow out to create a larger sphere or an attractive small tree.
When can you plant trees? Most of our trees are container-grown, so you can plant them at any time of year. However, bare root and rootball trees must be planted during their dormant period, which runs from November to March. These are only available during that time.
Do I need accessories when planting? Yes, staking and tying your tree after planting is essential. This support helps young trees stay upright and grow strong roots. Depending on the tree’s size and location, you may need to single or double stake. For step-by-step guidance, watch our video planting guide.
You can also add feeds and beneficial fungi to the soil. These give your tree the best possible start. View our recommended products here.
Can you plant my tree for me? Yes, we offer a tree planting service for customers local to the nursery. Pricing depends on the size of the tree or pot. To request a quote, please contact us.
You have put a lot of time and thought into which tree or shrub you want, how big it’s going to get and where you are going to put it, so don’t miss out on giving it the best possible start in its new carefully selected home. This is our guide on how to use Rootgrow with container grown plants and bare root hedging.
One of the questions we hear most often is, “How can I use Photinia trees for screening?”. In this article, we’ll explore how evergreens like Photinia Red Robin can transform a bare space while screening overlooked windows and hiding unsightly views. This is an ideal solution for anyone preparing for a house sale. We’ll also suggest plant combinations to help make an empty new build garden appear more established!
New build homes are often built in close proximity, so there is a good chance your brand new house is overlooked. In this instance, achieving garden privacy was the goal, so choosing a evergreen Photinia Red Robin tree was always going to be a good choice.
Photinia Red Robin are a fast-growing, easy to maintain variety that boast beautiful red new growth. A superb choice for enhancing garden privacy and appeal, our Photinia standards currently stand at 3m with 6ft clear stems. Opting for these Photinia standard in this planting scheme meant that we could transform this garden with screening above the fence line while allowing space to underplant with shrubs and plants commonly found at garden centres!
After establishing the size of the current bed, we knew the space available was limited. Because of this, we carefully selected a mix of plants to achieve the right balance for the area. By designing two combinations it meant that we could suit the customers style and tastes. We were also mindful about choosing varieties known for their ease of maintenance, ensuring they remain neat and attractive throughout the year. This design features Euonymus ‘Emerald Gaiety’ at the front of the bed, with Euonymus japonica president behind. Both plants have been neatly positioned in front of the Photinia standards.
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Whether you’re dealing with an empty plot, a new build, or a garden overlooked by neighbours, many of our customers look for evergreen trees to provide instant screening. At King & Co, we specialise in sourcing a wide variety of trees that offer year-round privacy. They’re also great for screening unsightly views! Take a look at our top 3 varieties!
Portuguese laurel is a popular choice for screening, growing to a height of around 6-8m. Its dark green, glossy leaves emerge from purple-tinted young stems, and in spring, it produces clusters of white flowers, adding seasonal interest. This tree’s dense foliage makes it ideal for shaping too. With an annual clip, it can form a neat, formal screen.
Portuguese laurel is a tough, reliable tree, that thrives in most soil types (except waterlogged ground). It grows well in both sunny and shaded areas, making it a versatile option for a range of garden conditions.
Cherry laurel is a fast-growing, glossy-leaved tree that forms very dense screening, thickening even more with regular clipping. It grows around 30-60cm per year and can reach a height of 5 to 6 metres. In spring, Cherry Laurel produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers, followed by small berries in autumn, adding seasonal interest alongside its year-round foliage.
This hardy tree tolerates hard pruning, making it easy to shape and control while encouraging bushier growth. Once established, it thrives in most soil types, except chalky or waterlogged soils, and is well-suited to a wide range of conditions.
Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub or small tree, prized for its vibrant red new growth, which matures to a glossy green. This colourful foliage makes it an excellent choice for year-round screening with strong visual appeal.
It grows at a moderate pace, reaching around 4 to 5 metres in height, and responds well to regular pruning, which encourages dense growth and fresh red shoots. ‘Red Robin’ can be shaped as a hedge, screen, or standalone specimen, offering flexibility in garden design.
In spring, it may also produce clusters of small white flowers, adding to its seasonal charm. This tough and reliable plant thrives in most well-drained soils and will tolerate sun or partial shade, making it a versatile option for many gardens.
When can you plant trees? Most of our trees are container-grown, so you can plant them at any time of year. However, bare root and rootball trees must be planted during their dormant period, which runs from November to March. These are only available during that time.
Do I need accessories when planting? Yes, staking and tying your tree after planting is essential. This support helps young trees stay upright and grow strong roots. Depending on the tree’s size and location, you may need to single or double stake. For step-by-step guidance, watch our video planting guide.
You can also add feeds and beneficial fungi to the soil. These give your tree the best possible start. View our recommended products here.
Can you plant my tree for me? Yes, we offer a tree planting service for customers local to the nursery. Pricing depends on the size of the tree or pot. To request a quote, please contact us.
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Proper watering is crucial for the growth and health of your tree. Here we have provided some practice guidelines with advice on how to water your trees and create optimal conditions especially during a heatwave.
(more…)Tree staking is crucial when planting as it plays a vital role in its successful establishment. Staking supports the young tree, allowing its roots to spread and firmly anchor in the ground, while also providing stability against windy weather. To give your newly planted tree the best possible start, we offer a range of tree planting kits. Our selection includes the Value, Heavy Duty, Irrigated, Nutrient, and Premium kits, each tailored to different needs and environments. Explore these kits below!
Our value planting pack contains the bare essentials needed for planting. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft round, peeled, pointed and pressure treated stake and a rubber tree tie. It is ideal for smaller trees or sheltered spots!
Like our value planting kit, our heavy duty kit contains the essential planting accompaniments needed when planting a tree. However, this kit contains two 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stakes for additional support. Ideal for larger trees or windy/exposed areas, this kit also contains a tree pad, rubber tree tie and crossbar.
Our irrigated tree planting kit is recommended for instances where a tree would significantly benefit from the use of a watering aid. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, and a root rain irrigation system. This is an easy to install watering aid which delivers water directly to the roots via a perforated tube which is buried around the rootball during the planting process.
Our nutrient tree planting kit contains the feed and mycorrhizal fungi needed to kick-start the first year tree establishment and root growth. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, a 150g bag of Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and a 1kg bag of After Plant – Tree and Shrub First Year Feed.
Rootgrow – Contains mycorrhizal fungi which significantly reduces root colonisation time during the first year. Within as little as four weeks the fungi will have created an entire secondary root system that naturally increases nutrient and water uptake helping to support the tree for the rest of it’s lifetime.
Afterplant – A refined plant feed tailored to the needs of all trees and shrubs.
Our premium planting kit contains everything you need to kick-start your trees first year of establishment and root growth. This kit contains a 6ft, 7ft or 8ft stake, a rubber tree tie, a root rain irrigation system, a 150g bag of Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi and a 1kg bag of After Plant – Tree and Shrub First Year Feed. This planting kit will help to support the tree, aid watering of the tree and add nutrients to the soil throughout the growing season.
Although our tree planting kits will help to support the tree and ensure that water is delivered directly to the roots (depending on which kit you choose). It is important to maintain a regular watering schedule to keep the soil moist. For more information check out our article on watering newly planted trees!
We can also supply tree watering bags if it is difficult for you to maintain a regular schedule over an extended period of time. These bags are able to hold 75 litres of water that is slowly delivered to the roots overtime. These watering bags allow more of the water to be absorbed deeper into the soil to promote deeper root establishment!
Often associated with soaps, perfumes and incense products you may be asking yourself if Jasmine is the perfect plant for a fragrance in the garden? The answer is a resounding yes and we’re here to show you why.
Jasmine (Rhyncospermum jasminoides) is a beautiful evergreen climber that produces clusters of delicate white flowers with a rich, sweet fragrance from mid to late summer. This scent is intensified on warm summer evenings creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere. Jasmine is the perfect plant for fragrance in the garden and it is a must-have for tranquil outdoor living spaces!
Jasmine loves a warm and sunny aspect but is just as happy in shady parts of the garden. It’s the perfect plant for posts, fences or growing up and over a pergola. At King & Co, we offer a range of jasmine forms to suit any garden design:
1. Jasmine Canes. Perfect for training on a trellis to cover walls and fences, or for gracefully growing over an arch or pergola to add vertical appeal.
2. Jasmine Espaliers. Ideal for planting against a trellis or wall, quickly creating attractive and dense coverage.
3. Jasmine Arch. An excellent choice for placing over a path, framing a doorway, or accenting a patio. This arch instantly elevates any outdoor space with its graceful shape and enchanting fragrance.
In conclusion, Jasmine is the perfect plant for fragrance in the garden. Visit King & Co and explore our full range of expertly grown jasmine climbers!
When can you plant trees? Most of our trees are container-grown, so you can plant them at any time of year. However, bare root and rootball trees must be planted during their dormant period, which runs from November to March. These are only available during that time.
Do I need accessories when planting? Yes, staking and tying your tree after planting is essential. This support helps young trees stay upright and grow strong roots. Depending on the tree’s size and location, you may need to single or double stake. For step-by-step guidance, watch our video planting guide.
You can also add feeds and beneficial fungi to the soil. These give your tree the best possible start. View our recommended products here.
Can you plant my tree for me? Yes, we offer a tree planting service for customers local to the nursery. Pricing depends on the size of the tree or pot. To request a quote, please contact us.
At King & Co, we offer a wide selection of screening trees, semi-mature deciduous trees, evergreen hedging plants, and shrubs. In addition, we can source premium-quality feature and specimen trees for specialised projects. This includes rare and striking options, like 4m tall Monkey Puzzle tree that we recently installed!
The Monkey Puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is native to Chile in South America. Often chosen as a bold specimen tree, it creates a dramatic focal point in garden designs. These trees can grow up to 30 metres tall and are easily recognised by their unique, sharp, scale-like leaves, which make careful handling essential.
When planting the Monkey Puzzle tree, our team carefully excavated the pit to suit its large rootball and installed a secure anchoring system. This system keeps the tree stable without the visual impact of traditional staking, helping maintain its natural shape.
Looking for ideas? Our team is happy to advise on plant suitability to suit your space and vision. With support from our Nursery’s operations department, we can dispatch trees of all sizes, sometimes even on the same day, to meet urgent project deadlines.
When can you plant trees? Most of our trees are container-grown, so you can plant them at any time of year. However, bare root and rootball trees must be planted during their dormant period, which runs from November to March. These are only available during that time.
Do I need accessories when planting? Yes, staking and tying your tree after planting is essential. This support helps young trees stay upright and grow strong roots. Depending on the tree’s size and location, you may need to single or double stake. For step-by-step guidance, watch our video planting guide.
You can also add feeds and beneficial fungi to the soil. These give your tree the best possible start. View our recommended products here.
Can you plant my tree for me? Yes, we offer a tree planting service for customers local to the nursery. Pricing depends on the size of the tree or pot. To request a quote, please contact us.
Spring is here! Now is the perfect time to brighten outdoor spaces after the long, grey winter. One of the easiest ways to add colour is by planting ornamental trees, especially flowering cherries.
If you’re looking for a soft touch of pink, consider Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis Rosea’, commonly known as the Winter Flowering Cherry. This charming tree produces small, semi-double flowers with pink-tinged petals that emerge from deep pink buds. Unlike most cherry trees that bloom in spring, this one flowers intermittently from November to March, bringing beauty through the colder months. In autumn, its green foliage turns warm shades of yellow and orange, adding even more seasonal interest.
Thanks to its graceful shape and year-round appeal, the Winter Flowering Cherry works well as a specimen tree. It grows to a mature height of 5–8 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens. Its open crown also allows light to filter through!
Planting ornamental cherry trees, renowned for their attractive blossom, is a wonderful way to add lasting beauty to your garden every spring! Some of our other favourite varieties include…
Prunus ‘Tai-haku’, also known as the Great White Cherry, is widely regarded as one of the finest flowering cherry trees, and arguably the best among the white-flowered varieties. In spring, it bursts into bloom with masses of large, single white flowers, each around 6cm wide. These blooms appear in small clusters and stand out beautifully against the tree’s young, copper-toned leaves.
As the seasons progress, the foliage shifts from copper to deep green in summer, then transforms into rich shades of yellow and orange in autumn.
Reaching a mature height of around 8 metres, ‘Tai-haku’ forms a broad, rounded canopy. Its impressive seasonal display makes it an exceptional specimen tree, ideal for larger gardens and park landscapes. It has earned multiple accolades over the years, including the First Class Certificate in 1944 and the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Prunus ‘Kanzan’ is a striking, medium-sized deciduous cherry tree celebrated for its masses of vivid double pink flowers in spring. Often considered one of the finest pink-flowering cherries, ‘Kanzan’ produces a spectacular display year after year. The bold blooms open from deep crimson buds, while the large new leaves emerge in a rich coppery-red.
As the season progresses, the foliage turns green, before shifting to brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn, adding long-lasting interest. Young trees form a distinctive vase-shaped crown, which gradually broadens into a more rounded shape with age. Reaching a mature height of around 8 metres, ‘Kanzan’ suits gardens of all sizes and works especially well for summer screening or as a standout specimen.
Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’ is a lovely small to medium-sized deciduous tree with striking dark purple, shiny leaves. These leaves grow up to 6cm long and emerge in a beautiful red-purple hue. They appear after the tree has displayed an abundance of small pink flowers on purple stems in early spring. This foliage fades to a purple-bronze shade before falling in autumn. This tree may also produce a very small amount of dark red-purple, edible fruits.
Known for its rounded crown, the Cherry plum reaches a mature height of 5-8m. An excellent choice for any landscape, it is ideal for small urban spaces, large estate, or parkland. It is quite a versatile variety, so it could also thrive as a hedge if regularly clipped.
When can you plant trees? Most of the trees we stock are container-grown, making them suitable for planting throughout the year. It is only bare root and rootball plants that need to be planted during the dormancy period, these plants are available from November to March.
Do I need accessories when planting? Staking and tying is an essential step after planting as it helps to support young trees as they establish. Depending on the size of your tree or where it is going to be planted, you can either single or double stake your trees. For further advice watch our video planting guide.
Feeds and fungis can also be added to the soil to give the trees the best start after planting. Check out the products we can supply here.
Can you plant my tree for me? We can offer our planting service if you are local to the nursery. Planting prices are dependent on the size of the pot. Please contact us if you would like a quote.
You can buy trees, hedging, shrubs and topiary online by browsing our website.
If you do not see a plant or size that is suitable for you then please call as we stock a wide variety of plants in our tree nursery. It’s worth noting that many other websites sell other people’s stock (i.e. they act as an agent) so you cannot view the products at their own site. At King & Co, all of our advertised plants are available for viewing at our tree nursery in Rayne, near Braintree, situated just over an hours drive out of London.
Our knowledgeable and experienced tree nursery staff are always contactable via phone on 01376 340469 or if you have any questions regarding any of our trees or accessories.
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