Conifers

At Cheviot Trees in the Scottish Borders, we grow conifer species to suit all planting objectives from commercial timber production, to small woodland and Christmas tree production.

For quality timber production we grow from a wide range of Selected & Improved seed sources. We also grow local provenance seed sources for native or conservation planting projects.

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Cell Grown Abies alba - European Silver Fir

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Abies alba - European Silver Fir

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Abies alba - Silver fir is a long-living conifer upright-growing evergreen conifer with dark green needles that are silver underneath. The yellow-green cones which appear in late spring are cylindrical in shape and ripen to brown. The strong, lightweight timber is mainly used for construction, furniture, plywood and pulpwood. Young trees are also popular...

Abies fraserii - Fraser Fir

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Abies fraserii - Fraser Fir

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Abies fraserii - Fraser Fir is a fast growing, large evergreen with dark green needles that have a silver grey underside. Originally from the USA, this species is most frequently planted in the UK for Christmas tree crops as it has a dense, busy habit when young. Fraser Fir has a narrower and more compact shape than Nordmann Fir so is often suited to...

Cell Grown Abies grandis - Grand Fir

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Abies grandis - Grand Fir

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Abies grandis - Grand Fir is a very large and stately evergreen conifer that has a very fast rate of growth. It is one of several north west American species discovered by the well known plant hunter, David Douglas who sent seeds back to the UK in 1831. Needles are dark green and grooved on top with two white bands. A very shade tolerant species that is...

Cell Grown Abies nobilis - Noble Fir

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Abies nobilis - Noble Fir

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Abies nobilis - Noble Fir is a well regarded evergreen conifer that has a very high tolerance of exposure and it is often planted in the uplands. It is one of several north west American species discovered by the well known plant hunter, David Douglas who sent seeds back to the UK in 1831. Needles are blue grey in colour and are upcurved. A popular...

Cell Grown Abies nordmanniana - Nordman Fir

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Abies nordmanniana - Nordman Fir

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Abies nordmanniana - Nordman Fir is the best selling species for Christmas tree production. It has luscious soft dark green needles, a symmetrical shape, and excellent needle retention qualities. We grow several other species of cell grown conifers which are all suited for Christmas tree production.

Cedrus atlantica - Atlas Cedar

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Cedrus atlantica - Atlas Cedar

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Cedrus atlantica - Atlas Cedar is a large evergreen conifer with silvery blue needles. The branches are horizontal and stiff. Native to Morocco and Algeria in the Atlas Mountains where it is often grown as a pure stand. It is the only African tree that thrives in the UK, and most of the plants that we produce are used by our customers in the Southern and...

Cell Grown Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Red Cedar

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Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Red Cedar

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Cryptomeria japonica - Japanese Red Cedar is a large evergreen tree with green, dense foliage that turns bronze in Winter. Introduced into Britain in 1879, the Japanese Red Cedar has demonstrated its ability to produce a yield that is comparable to other commonly used conifers in the UK such as Douglas Fir & Western Red Cedar. It’s expansion into UK...

Cell Grown Cupressocyparis leylandii - Leylandii

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Cuppressocyparis leylandii - Leylandii

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Leylandii is a large evergreen conifer that is most commonly utilised for hedging or screening purposes. Tough, Fast growing and tolerant of most conditions. The foliage is dense, dark green in colour and flat in shape. We also produce Golden Leylandii. If you are planting for hedging/screening you may also wish to consider Western Red Cedar. This species...

Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan Gold - Golden Leylandii

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Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan Gold - Golden Leylandii

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Cupressocypairs leylandii Castlewellan Gold - Golden leylandii is a large evergreen conifer that is most commonly utilised for hedging or screening purposes. Tough, Fast growing and tolerant of most conditions. The new growth is strikingly golden yellow in colour. We also produce Green Leylandii. If you are planting for hedging/screening you may also wish...

Juniperus communis - Common Juniper

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Juniperus communis - Common Juniper

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Juniperus communis - Juniper is a small evergreen conifer that is native to the UK. Small green needles with a prickly point. Juniper is dioecious so the male and female flowers grown on separate plants. Once pollinated by wind the female flowers develop into fleshy purple berries. The berries are popular for flavouring gin but they are equally favoured...

Cell Grown Larix decidua - European Larch

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Larix decidua - European Larch

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Larix decidua - European larch is one of the few deciduous conifers. It has a lot to offer. It is tough and robust, provides strong durable timber and offers fantastic landscape value in the Autumn when its foliage changes to a golden yellow colour. Its native range is the mountainous regions in Central and Eastern Europe where it grows well at high...

Larix x eurolepis - Hybrid Larch

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Larix x eurolepis - Hybrid Larch

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Larix x eurolepis - Hybrid Larch is a cross between European Larch and Japanese larch. It is hardier and has a faster growth rate than its parents. Larch has a lot to offer. It is tough and robust, provides strong durable timber and offers fantastic landscape value in the Autumn when its foliage changes to a golden yellow colour. Its native range is the...

Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides - Dawn Redwood is a large deciduous conifer which needs plenty of space to reach its full potential. This ancient species was considered to be extinct until a small group were discovered in China in 1944. Whilst it has been widely planted throughout the world since then it is still carries the endangered status by the IUCN. It...

Cell Grown Picea abies - Norway Spruce

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Picea abies - Norway Spruce

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Picea abies - Norway Spruce is one of the most important and widely distributed tree species in Europe. With the exception of coastal areas it has no climatic limitations throughout the UK so it as been widely planted for timber production plus it has a high ecological value. Coniferous. Evergreen with sharp, pointed needles that have a rich sweet smell....

Cell Grown Picea omorika - Serbian Spruce

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Picea omorika - Serbian Spruce

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Picea omorika - Serbian spruce as the name suggests originates from Serbia and is a large evergreen conifer with an alpine appearance. It is similar to Norway Spruce although it has shorter branches with a downward curve and the crown is much more narrow and pointed. Evergreen with sharp, pointed needles that have a rich sweet smell. The juvenile cones...

Cell Grown Picea pungens glauca - Blue Spruce

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Picea pungens glauca - Blue Spruce

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We grow Picea pungens glauca - Blue spruce primarily for the purpose of Christmas tree production. It is easy to see why this species is a popular choice. It has the traditional pyramid shape with stiff horizontal branches and a dense habit. Slower growing then Norway spruce but worth waiting for! The classic shape combined with attractive blue tinted...

Cell Grown Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce

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Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce

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Picea sitchensis - Sitka Spruce is economically important and the backbone of the UK forestry industry. This single species accounts for half of the UK’s commercial plantations. Introduced to the UK in around 1850 although its use expanded enormously in the 20th century to help increase the UK’s perilously low percentage of forest cover. Coniferous....

Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine

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Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine

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Pinus peuce - Macedonian Pine is a handsome, upright coniferous tree which can grow to 30m tall. It has a pyramidal growing habit, with glossy young green shoots, showing deep blue-green needle-like leaves up to 10cm long. In the autumn, cylindrical green cones with white resin, each up to 15cm long, are borne on short stalks which ripen to brown later...

Pinus pinaster - Maritime Pine

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Pinus pinaster - Maritime Pine

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Pinus pinaster (Maritime Pine) is a fast growing, medium sized conifer native to the Mediterranean. This species is considered as an alternative to some more widely used trees if climate change proceeds as predicted. The best results can be achieved by planting in Southern Britain. It grows best in lighter, acidic or neutral soils near the sea, but is can...

Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine

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Pinus strobus - Eastern White Pine

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Pinus strobus - Eastern white pine is a large, fast-growing evergreen conifer with soft blue-green needles and an attractive, open habit. Well suited to a range of soil types, it performs particularly well on lighter, well-drained sites and in exposed conditions. Its rapid growth and excellent sheltering qualities make it a popular choice for woodland...

Cell Grown Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine

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Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine

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Pinus sylvestris - Scots Pine is one of only three conifers native to the UK and our only native Pine. It is the worlds 2nd most widespread conifer after Juniper. An important species for the UK for economic and ecological reasons. A large evergreen conifer Scots Pine has long blue green needles that grow in pairs. Male and female flowers grow on the same...

Cell Grown Pseudotsuga menziesii - Douglas Fir

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Pseudotsuga menziesii - Douglas Fir

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Pseudotsuga menziesii - Douglas Fir is an evergreen conifer that was named after David Douglas who sent the first seed back from North America to Britain in 1827. It has soft green needles with two grey bands underneath. Oval shaped cones hang and the bark is an attractive reddish brown colour. One of the most important timber species in the world and...

Taxodium distichum - Swamp Cypress

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Taxodium distichum - Swamp Cypress

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Originally from South Eastern America, Taxodium distichum - Swamp cypress is a narrow, pyramidal conifer with soft green needles that turn attractive shades of orange and red in the Autumn. On mature trees the bark peels which adds considerable winter interest. Often confused with either Coast Redwood or Dawn redwood but Swamp Cypress needs a good supply...

Cell Grown Taxus baccata - Yew

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Taxus baccata - Yew

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Native to the UK, Taxus baccata - Yew is a dense evergreen conifer with small green needles. Used for hundreds of years in the UK to create hedging, the bright green spring growth matures to a dark green for a classical look. It can be easily shaped and makes an excellent screen for privacy. It is often perceived to be a slow growing species but it is...

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