Native tree & shrub supplier
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SteveD Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Cheshire UK & Co Mayo
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Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject: Native tree & shrub supplier |
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Hello,
I'm considering planting a small copse/stand consisting of native shrubs & trees (20'ish) for both wildlife and screening. I plan on using Hawthorn, Hazel, Guilder Rose, Wild Cherry, Holly etc, but would like to speed up the process by planting
potted/containerised specimens.
Can anyone suggest a reputable supplier please ?.
The site is relatively exposed and in Mayo.
Thanks. |
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baabamaal Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 28 Jun 2012 Posts: 98 Location: Bog of Allen
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Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:24 am Post subject: |
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I have heard a few people mention Future Forests in Cork- they deliver nationwide and will do up different mixes (even a coastal hedge mix if that is relevant to you!) |
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phelim_d Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 50 Location: Mayo
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 9:58 am Post subject: |
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Not sure how well the hazel or cherry will do in exposure in Mayo. Try willows. Take cuttings in winter and stick into the ground. Youtube how to do it. Hawthorn is slow, as is holly. G Rose wont like wind and especially salt.
Alder and birch, willows (lots of varieties of them), pines (Scots dont like wind either, believe it or not).
best to establish a quick screen with alder and willow first, then add in more delicate plants the far side of it. Give me a mail if you want more info. I've been through this pain, several times! GEt bare rooted plants too, plant in winter, cheaper than potted plants?? |
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phelim_d Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 50 Location: Mayo
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Try local guys in Mayo. Chambers garden centre in Newport has plenty or large bareroot stuff til MArch. As has Horkans centre in C-bar. You can get large bareroot cheaper than potted plants- and as large as potted plants. I think holly is usually potted tho as it is not good abeing bare rooted |
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medieval knievel Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 1010
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Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2014 10:39 am Post subject: |
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bare root may establish more quickly - i've often heard it claimed that a 2' whip will outgrow a 6' container plant within a couple of years. |
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SteveD Rank attained: Hazel Tree

Joined: 20 Nov 2012 Posts: 2 Location: Cheshire UK & Co Mayo
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:45 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the replies and advice.
I think I will now be going down the whip route this coming winter.
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Was over in Mayo last week, lot's of maintenance to do on hedges, pond etc, we are only there for a week or so every 2 or 3 months, so can't wait to move over permanently to get really stuck in !.
Thanks,
Steve. |
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tippben Rank attained: Vegetable garden tender
Joined: 15 Jan 2011 Posts: 921 Location: north tipperary
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Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:53 pm Post subject: |
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Other suggestions: Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan). Hyppophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). Perhaps Arbutus unedo (Killarney Strawberry tree)? |
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phelim_d Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree

Joined: 07 Mar 2011 Posts: 50 Location: Mayo
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Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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tippben wrote: | Other suggestions: Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan). Hyppophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn). Perhaps Arbutus unedo (Killarney Strawberry tree)? |
Yes, indeed, unedo would be nice, the strawberry tree- but it'll be expensive to get many of them I just set one this spring and it is growing nicely... Hopefully it'll be a success _________________ Searching for the last original Scots Pine... |
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breezyacre Rank attained: Silver Birch Tree


Joined: 07 Mar 2009 Posts: 164 Location: Drogheda, Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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On this topic. I planted a copse of trees about 20 years ago now. It was quite successful. One mistake I made was to plant shrubs near/under the trees so as I would get privacy sooner. This made the trees grow too tall and weak as they were striving for light. I would suggest growing the trees on their own in groups. Birches look very well planted in a group. Best of luck with it. _________________ Is ar scáth a chéile a mairimid |
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Margo Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 11 Oct 2010 Posts: 1984 Location: Summerhill Mayo Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Windfalls. Its a nursery run for, and by people with learning difficulties. I went there today and their selection of plants are superb and all in beautiful condition. They sell mostly perennials and each plant varies from €3.50 - €7.
The HSE Rural Training Centre (Tel 094 9042127) is located off the Humbert Way, Ring Road, Castlebar. |
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Her Outdoors Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 07 Jul 2008 Posts: 206 Location: West of Ireland
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Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Definitely agree with Margo, they have lovely strong plants and are so helpful. I got enough herbs to fill two large tubs last year for €15, they have all done well. _________________ Love the outdoors!! |
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