Bare root stock available Oct-April or PRE ORDER NOW and reserve

This large deciduous tree is a member of the same family as the walnut. The most distinctive feature of this tree is the nuts hang down in clusters.

It has green leaves that can grow to over 60cm (2ft) long and that turn butter-yellow in autumn. In the spring, it produces a unique feature, eye catching chains of yellow catkins that can also grow 60cm (2ft) long.

Followed by interesting, pendant winged fruit in autumn. Nutlets form with light yellow wings 2cm.The leaves and bark are aromatic, the bark is deeply furrowed grey-brown. When they are mature they have thick trunks from which strong branches spring, producing a round crown.

In its native Iran, it is often found growing by rivers, so its favoured position is in moist, almost boggy, soil where it can also get plenty of light. although it is completely hardy, late frosts sometimes burn the young foliage, especially in frost pockets or low ground. Trees 30 metres tall are known, they usually divide from the base though and grow wider than tall.

This species comes from the Caucasus Mountains and northern Iran and was introduced to Britain in 1782. If space permits this makes a lovely shade tree. A cool place to walk into, or eat, on a hot summer day.

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.