Grow trees

Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:53 am

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Trees add height and structure to a garden. Browse our collection of features on trees, including the best trees to choose for a small garden, trees for autumn colour and trees for wildlife. Love acers or hollies? Choose your favourite from our lists of 10 to grow. You’ll also find step-by-step guides to planting both bare-root and pot-grown trees, advice on how to prune and deal with pests and diseases. Plus, if you’re up for a challenge, you can learn how to grow a tree from seed.

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Growing Greener: Trees for gardens

Arit talks to world-renowned tree expert Tony Kirkham, who explains their importance
Alan's guide to tree sizes

If you're looking to buy a tree, check out this handy guide to the sizes out there, to help you choose the right one.
Fast-growing trees

Looking for a tree that will grow fast? Here are some speedy species to consider.
Best trees to grow in pots

We list the best trees to grow in pots.
Ornamental trees

Looking for a beautiful tree for your garden? Here's how to buy and plant 15 of the best.
Deciduous trees

All you need to know about deciduous trees and varieties to grow in your garden.
Evergreen trees

We list 10 of the best evergreen trees to plant in your garden
videoStaking a tree

Watch our practical video to discover the best way to stake a tree.
Five abutilons to grow

Abutilons are easy-going, sun-loving summer plants – we recommend our five favourites.
10 holly trees to grow

Hollies aren't just for Christmas – we list 10 attractive hollies that will add interest to your garden all year round.
10 acers to grow

We pick 10 of our favourite acers to grow, including the best varieties for autumn colour.
10 conifer trees to grow in your garden

Discover our pick of the best conifer trees to grow, plus where and how to grow them.
10 types of birch tree to grow

Birch trees are a firm favourite in the garden – we pick 10 of the best to grow.
How to grow beech (Fagus sylvatica)

All you need to know about growing beech trees and hedging, in our Grow Guide.
The best cherry blossom trees for your garden

Looking to buy a cherry tree for your garden? Here are some of the best.
How to grow tree ferns

Find out how to grow beautiful tree ferns, in our detailed Grow Guide.
How to identify British native trees

In partnership with the Woodland Trust

Learn how to identify 10 common British native trees, in our ID guide.
Managing trees in the garden

Want to prune or fell a tree? Find out where you stand with the law, your neighbours and local wildlife.
How to grow Indian bean tree

How to grow Indian bean tree (Catalpa bignonioides).
How to grow weeping cherry tree

Advice on growing weeping cherry trees and varieties to try.
How to grow lime trees

All you need to know about growing lime trees, including the common lime tree, Tilia x europaea.
How to grow Katsura tree

All you need to know about growing the spectacular Katsura tree.
How to grow and care for a silver birch tree

All you need to know about growing and caring for a silver birch, in our guide.
How to grow and care for an aspen tree

Advice on growing and caring for an aspen tree, in our Grow Guide.

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