Oak Timber is renowned for its exceptional strength, durability, and timeless beauty, making it a highly sought-after material for construction, furniture, and flooring. Known for its versatility, Oak thrives best in heavier soils and can tolerate waterlogged conditions better than its close relative, the Sessile Oak. However, it’s important to note that light, gravelly soils can produce “shaky” timber, which is less desirable.

Oak trees have been highly valued by foresters for generations, especially when it comes to producing straight, knot-free timber. Proper early pruning is essential to ensure a healthy growth habit and quality wood. For optimal results, pruning should be done while the tree is dormant, typically between October and March, with a focus on removing dead or broken branches. Newly planted Oak trees should not be pruned unless absolutely necessary.

Oak trees are not just valuable for their timber; they also hold a strong presence in the landscape. With the potential to live for up to a thousand years, they can grow to impressive sizes, with trunks reaching over 375 cm in diameter. When it comes to caring for mature Oak trees, any significant pruning or maintenance should be performed by a qualified, registered arborist to ensure the health and longevity of the tree.

If you’re looking to add a majestic, long-lasting tree to your landscape or are interested in Oak for timber purposes, our range of Oak trees is perfect for creating both stunning features and practical, enduring results.

Pruning not necessary. Grows best on deep, moist, loamy soils but will tolerate most conditions.

All our stock if “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:-

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.