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Sorbus aria - Whitebeam is a native tree with a compact, domed habit. Ideal for planting as part of a mixed woodland, as a hedgerow tree or in a parkland setting.

The main attraction is its large, rounded  thick leaves which are almost white on the underside which then turn a russet brown in the Autumn. Five petalled cream-white flowers appear in clusters in the Spring which then go on to produce scarlet red berries which are often eaten by birds.

Juglans nigra - Black Walnut is a large fast growing species.  We primarily grow this species for our forestry customers as the timber is highly valued, but it is also worth considering for its ornamental attributes.

Introduced to the UK from North America some 400 years ago, Black Walnut has a lot to offer.

The timber of Black Walnut is heavy, strong and durable with a value of 3-4 times that of Oak.

The foliage is pinnate with individual oval pointed leaflets which turn yellow in autumn.

Flowers appear in early Summer in the form of long catkins and in the Autumn the flowers turn to brownish green fruits that are around the size of a plum. The brown nut is held inside the husk.

We also produce Juglans regia - Common Walnut.

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 Eastern areas of the UK, as it is capable of withstanding periods of drought once established.

It produces strong and durable timber that is renowned for its strong and persistent fragrance.

Learn more about Atlas Cedar by reading our factsheet.

Lonicera nitida, commonly known as the Boxleaf Honeysuckle due to its small box type leaf that is pale green in colour.

It has as looser habit when compared against box so it should not be first choice for formal hedging but it is useful for planting on woodland edges as it offers good winter shelter and interest.

Fast growing and evergreen with small white flowers appearing in Spring.

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 in the year.

The Macedonian Pine is very hardy, tolerating the high mountain alpine tree lines and thrives on free draining soils.

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 are purple tinged before ripening to a brown colour.

A very attractive species with a slender columnar habit that is ideal for parkland planting.

Cotoneaster lacteus - Milkflower Cotoneaster is a dense evergreen shrub that can be used for an informal hedge or screen.

Its main attraction is the clusters of creamy white flowers which persist all summer and then masses of red berries are produced in the autumn and stay on the plant until the winter.

This species has a wide arching habit with large leathery leaves with deep veins which have a furry underside. 

Ulmus glabra - Scottish Elm has the potential to grow into a large tree and is typically found in Scotland and the West of England.  Native to the UK and together with Oak it was once a major tree species in the UK.

It is a very tough species and can withstand low temperatures and high elevations. Deciduous.

Scottish Elm has purplish red flowers that appear before the foliage appears in early Spring. The leaves are similar in appearance to Hornbeam with broad, serrated leaves that turn yellow in the Autumn. Our plants are grown from seed to provide a greater range of genetic diversity.

Buckle Tree Ties are the most widely used type of tree tie due to their simplicity, ease of use and reliability.

The tie itself consists of a belt, buckle and collar which means that the belts can be slackened by the buckle as the tree matures with no damage to the tree.

The buckle is made from polycarbonate which is incredibly strong, so able to withstand high wind loads that can be applied to the middle of the buckle. The belt is made from a soft PVC which allows some stretch to give the tree movement and helps the tree develop its own resistance to wind.  The collar fits between the stake and tree, so preventing rubbing of the bark. 

The next generation of fertiliser.

Our Controlled Release Fertiliser can assist as an aid to successful establishment, especially on poor soils. The specific mix contains all the essential nutrients required by the plant and the specially formulated coating ensure that the nutrient is released gradually over at least one growing season.

The granular fertiliser is packed in convenient 1kg packs (adequate for 100 trees). A small pinch of fertiliser (around 10g) is required per tree and this can be applied into the planting hole by the planter.

Cheviot Trees is pleased to offer its clients a more sustainable alternative to traditional plastic voleguards.

Manufactured from sustainable plant based starch - no petrochemical based material.

The BIO Voleguard has a UV stabiliser incorporated at the time of manufacturing to provide a stable service life of 4-5 years.

• 100% plant based - no plastic!
• Tested to meet conformity to EU guidelines
• Environmentally friendly and sustainable.

If the Bio Voleguards are left in the environment they will degrade over time due to the bacteria found in soil or due to enzymatic reactions. Alternatively, they can be inserted into an industrial composting unit which will degrade them within 6 months.

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 as Christmas trees. Ecologically, the tree is important for maintaining high biodiversity in forested areas. The tree’s deep taproots offering stability, alongside its easily biodegradable needle litter, are key in the establishment and management of silvicultural systems.

Silver fir is shade-tolerant and able to act as a “seedling bank” under the canopy of older dominant trees for decades.

Black Locust or False Acacia is a versatile nitrogen-fixing, pioneer species that is tolerant of dry, infertile soils and has excellent resistance to drought stress, air pollutants, pests and diseases and high temperatures.

To date, it hasn't been widely planted in the UK but its demand has been slowly increasing due to increasing demand for woody biomass material. Due to it's rapid rate of growth and in anticipation of our changing climate it's use in the UK is likely to expand. 

Black Locust or False Acacia will tolerate acid, dry and infertile sites although good quality timber stands require sites with adequate moisture and well aerated, nutrient rich soils.

It produces a very durable, strong, high density timber that naturally has a very low moisture content.

Ligustrum ovalifolium – Oval leaf privet is a fast growing semi evergreen hedging species with glossy dark green leaves and creamy white flowers during the summer months.

A robust species which tolerates regular pruning. Also suitable for coastal locations although you may notice some defoliation during winter.

You may also wish to consider Wild Privet which has narrower leaves and a looser growing habit.

Creamy white flowers during the summer months.

Cornus alba - Red Dogwood is a shrub that grows well in wet soils and is normally found along woodland edges and in hedgerows. It is a good choice for game cover.

Red Dogwood is grown mainly for its bright red stems. Deciduous with fresh green leaves that have distinctive curved veins. The leaves turn a rich crimson colour in the Autumn.

Creamy white flowers are produced in clusters which once pollinated by insects develop into small black berries which are eaten by birds and mammals.

Our cell grown Cornus alba - Red Dogwood plants are often used for hedge planting either on their own or mixed with other species such as Hawthorn, Blackthorn, Dog rose etc. at a planting density of 6 plants per metre.

Pyrus communis (Wild Pear) is a long lived small to medium sized tree with a columnar habit. It has been cultivated in the UK since 995AD.

This species offers so much; not only from a visual perspective but it is also an important food source for birds and insects.

Deciduous, glossy green leaves which put on a colour spectacle in the Autumn turning orange and red. Mildly thorny stems and it is covered in white blossom in early Spring followed by small pears in Autumn.

A useful addition to a woodland or for inclusion as part of a hedging mixture.

Tilia platyphyllos - Large Leaved Lime is a large and long lived tree which is native to the UK and most of Europe. Well known and widely utilised as parkland or avenue trees but also frequently planted as a component in a mixed woodland setting.

Deciduous heart shaped leaves which are glossy green on top and paler underneath turning a clear yellow in the Autumn.

The bark of the Large Leaved Lime is darker when compared against Small Leaved Lime. Unlike Small Leaved Lime, Large Leaved Lime does not produce suckers from the base of the trunk.

In summer, small but very fragrant creamy white flowers are borne in clusters.

We also produce Tilia cordata - Small Leaved Lime.

Populus nigra - Black Poplar is probably the rarest tree species in our range! Black Poplar is native to the UK and was once a common sight throughout the country but there are very few in existence.

Deciduous. Shiny green leaves which are heart shaped. Black Poplar is dioecious meaning male and female flowers are found on separate trees. The flowers are in the form of catkins which are red on male trees and yellow-green on females.

The Terra Bio Shelter is a next generation biodegradable tree shelter that is manufactured from British grown natural wood residue and plant resins.

Using wood to protect woods.

The benefits of the Terra Bio Shelter:

• 100% natural materials - plastic free.
• Non toxic
• Certified to biodegrade in soil by TUV, according to strict ISO standards.
• Safe in marine and freshwater environments - ideal for riparian restoration work.
• High quality and fit for purpose
• No end of life costs for removal or recycling

Shelter features:

• Single wall cylindrical construction.
• Excellent light transmission.
• Pre-fitted ties for quick installation and maintenance.
• Flared rim to minimise stem abrasion.

Sweet Briar is a native rose often used for including as part of a mixed hedge but it is also useful as a standalone shrub.

Deciduous with pale pink flowers followed by scarlet coloured hips. The foliage has a strong apple like fragrance.

Platanus acerfolia - London Plane is extensively planted in Southern England as a street trees due to its tolerance for air pollution but it is considered to also be a useful forest tree for the UK as a result of climate warming.

A vigorous deciduous tree with distinctive flaky brown and grey bark.

London Plane has large bright green lobed leaves with interesting clusters of round fruits.

 The timber is strong and widely valued for joinery / cabinetry.

Juglans regia - English Walnut is a large fast growing species.  A well known tree which was first introduced by the Romans who valued its nuts. Native from South-East Europe to South-west China. 

Widely planted throughout the UK an it makes a fantastic and well shaped specimen for planting in parkland area, avenues, riverbanks and as a hedgerow tree.

The timber is equally as valuable as the nuts and can be used for furniture manufacture and veneer.

The foliage is shiny, pinnate with individual oval pointed leaflets which turn yellow in autumn. 

Flowers appear in early Summer in the form of long catkins and in the Autumn the flowers turn to brownish green fruits that are around the size of a plum. The brown nut is held inside the husk.

We also produce Juglans nigra - Black Walnut. 

The CT BioJute mulch roll material is 100% biodegradable and manufactured from 100% natural fibres.

A truly sustainable solution for weed control around newly planted trees, shrubs and hedging.

• 100% biodegradable - No plastic!
• Helps to supress weed growth around the root area.
• Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
• Reduces moisture loss
• Environmentally friendly

Mulch material is anchored into position by pegs (sold separately). Use 1 peg at least every 500mm on each side of the matting.

Eriophorum angustifolium - Cottongrass (often referred to as bog cotton) is an evergreen perennial that forms vigorously spreading clumps.  It enjoys the harshest of environments - boggy, open, peat areas where there is little other competition.

Pure white silky haired seed heads form after flowering.  Cottongrass seeds and stems are edible and can used for medicinal purposes.  The fluffy seed heads have also been used as a substitute to stuffing pillows.

It provides an excellent habituate for wildlife and is a pond essential. 

Our Tree Planter Bags are manufactured in the UK from extremely durable and hard wearing orange plasticotta fabric.

They have a 45mm web adjustable shoulder strap and 25mm metal web straps with 'D's to secure around the waist.

Bag size 58 x 35 x 18 cm (approx)

Salix fragilis - Crack Willow is a deciduous medium sized tree which is native to the UK. Very robust and fast growing.

Glossy, dark green lanceolate leaves with yellow/green catkins which later turn brown. Grows on most soils and is ideally suited to damp areas such as water margins, and the edges of marsh areas. 

Crack willow has a strong value for wildlife. The catkins provide an important source of early pollen and nectar for bees and other insects. Caterpillars of a number of moth species feed on the foliage and the branches make good nesting and roosting sites for birds.

Cheviot Trees are proud to distribute the Pottiputki range of planting tools and harnesses in the UK.

The Pottiputki is the original, tried and proven planting tool for Cell Grown trees. Manufactured in Finland from high strength steel the tool is ergonomically designed to achieve maximum planting rates with minimal planter stress. When used in combination with the Planting Harness the Pottiputki system enables planting to be carried out from an upright position.

Features and benefits of the Pottiputki:

• Ergonomically correct working position.
• Adjustable planting depth.
• Light and comfortable for extended use in the field.
• Rubber coated handle fitted with damping spring.
• Jaws are oil-hardened.
• Sturdy and robust construction.

Nothofagus alpina - Rauli Beech is a large deciduous tree native to Chile and Argentina.

Very fast growing with a broadly conical crown.  Small oval, beech like leaves with deeply impressed veins. The leaves are green in the spring / summer turning red, yellow and orange in the Autumn.

Growth is more reliable in the milder and more humid western parts of the UK.

Rauli Beech produces a fine timber, comparable to European Beech.

The Bulldog Planting Spear is a heavy duty spear with a narrow, angled blade which is treaded to reduce the wear on the users boots and to increase stability during use.

Features an Ash shaft and handle with a metal 'D' grip. Designed to make light work of planting cell grown trees.

Cedrus deodara – Deodar cedar is a large evergreen conifer with a graceful, pendulous habit. Soft blue / green foliage.

Native to the Himalayas.

Widely grown in parts of southern Europe for timber production but its value to the UK is for ornamental purposes.

The Treeguard material is manufactured in the same way as Shelterguard but has no film bonded to the inside – it’s just a pure net. If you are planting conifers, or any species that requires plenty of air movement around the plant then the Treeguard is the ideal protection option.

Supplied on rolls and can be easily cut to create bespoke sizes of tree shelters. Simply cut and fix to the stake using our releasable cable ties.

UV stabilised material for a long service life.

The Treeguard material is often the preferred choice for visually sensitive sites due to the products ability to merge ‘quietly’ into the background.

We also supply this product in the form of prefabricated guards that come pre-fitted with tie(s) either in a regular or wide diameter.

Cheviot Trees are proud to distribute the Pottiputki range of planting tools and harnesses in the UK.

The unique design enables outstanding levels of efficiency and the additional features ensure maximum comfort for the user. The harness is highly adjustable and comes complete with side cushions and two very durable soft plant bags.

The Pottiputkti planting harness complete with 2 pouches is the ultimate tool for the professional tree planter, especially when combined with the Pottiputki planting tool.

Our hessian tree tie is a simple and low cost solution to tying trees to stakes.

Supplied on a roll and is manufactured from 100% natural fibres.

A spacer block is not required as you can use use the hessian tree tie to form a cushion between the tree and the stake.

In time, the tie will biodegrade as the tree requires less support.

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 also grow on saline soils and very shallow soils.
Maritime Pine has stout evergreen needles in pairs, with attractive bright reddish-brown bark.

Rhamanus cathartica – Purging Buckthorn is a native small tree / large dense shrub with grey-brown bark and spiny branches.

Flowers are yellow green with four petals and are pollinated by insects. After pollination, the female flowers develop into black berries

Useful for woodland planting or hedging. The leaves of Purging Buckthorn are an important food source for tiger moth larvae and caterpillars of the Brimstone butterfly.

Our high quality woven polypropylene mulching roll provide reliable suppression against weed growth. Ideal for planting hedging.

• Heat sealed edges to prevent fraying.
• Easy to cut and plant through.
• Helps to suppress weed growth around the root area.
• Permeable; allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.
• Reduces moisture loss

The woven style of this fabric creates a very strong mulching material which helps to resist tearing and blowing free in windy conditions.

Mulch material is anchored into position by anchoring pegs (sold separately). Use 1 peg at least every 500mm on each side of the matting.

The Tree Strapping is manufactured from soft and stretchable UV stabilised PVC.

Can be simply cut to the length required. 

Use in combination with our spacer blocks,  jumbo spacer blocks or tree cushions.

Our pack of 10 tree shelter recycling bulk bags are ideal for packing and storing waste tree shelters prior to collection by a recycling company. Each bag has approx. dimensions of 1000x1000x1000mm.

Waste tree shelters are lightweight and bulky to transport, so should be nested and packed as densely as possible into bulk bags to minimise volume.

You can find out more about how to recycle treeshelters here.

Rubber Tree Cushions are manufactured from soft rubber with two preformed slots to allow strapping to feed through and two concave surfaces to allow a snug fit between the tree and stake. 

Use on combination with our Tree Strapping Rolls.

Our Jumbo Spacer Blocks allow stakes to be positioned much further from the tree to allow more tree movement and to prevent possible damage to the root ball.

Made from environmentally friendly rubber.