Papervale Trees home-grown from seed to sale
We take pride in producing over 90% of our trees at our nursery.
We believe the horticulture industry has become over-reliant on importing plants from mainland Europe.
We believe the horticulture industry has become over-reliant on importing plants from mainland Europe. Whilst sourcing trees and plants from Europe may have a role to play, the unregulated importation of plant material has brought devastating pests and diseases into the UK, threatening our native flora and fauna.
We take the time to master the skills of sowing seeds, taking cuttings, budding, and grafting throughout the year to ensure we have our own supply of home-grown trees. Therefore, we strongly support the ethos of sourcing trees locally and selecting trees whose origin can be fully traced.
We take the time to master the skills of sowing seeds, taking cuttings, budding, and grafting throughout the year to ensure we have our own supply of home-grown trees. Therefore, we strongly support the ethos of sourcing trees locally and selecting trees whose origin can be fully traced.
Health and Vitality
To ensure top-quality trees are produced, healthy roots are paramount. In 2011, the UK government published a White Paper aimed at reducing the amount of peat being removed from endangered wetland habitats for use in the horticulture industry. Whilst studying, Jonathan trialed various combinations of peat alternative growing media, including composted bark, wood fibre, coir, and green waste, until the best blend was found. In subsequent years, this growing media mix has proven to produce exceptionally good root systems supporting strong and healthy growth above ground. Customer feedback has also been encouraging, with trees establishing quickly and growing well.
Before any tree leaves our nursery it is checked to ensure health and vitality. This is carried out via a non-invasive measurement of the leaf chlorophyll content. Chlorophyll content taken within a trees leaf provides a measurable indicator of the plants physiological condition therefore insuring all our trees are in top condition.