We offer a full planting service as an optional extra for any and all stock purchased.
Our planting teams are experts in planting large trees and shrubs; many of our staff
have over 25 years experience in the field. With this level of experience at hand
to support the advice already given by our highly qualified and experienced sales
team, customers can be assured that their plants will have the best start possible
in their new location.
As a further service, we can visit the site in advance, for a nominal fee*, to give
advice and guidance. If you wish we can also produce a planting plan/design for
you to help you achieve the desired effect.
*Fee dependent on distance travelled – refundable against the value of a subsequent
significant order (terms and conditions apply).
Commercial Projects
Over the last number of years Wykeham Mature Plants has been involved in growing
trees for a couple of interesting projects in the North East.
One project involved growing some mature box headed limes for a new square in Newcastle
upon Tyne.
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- The trees were pruned and prepared for the site over two growing seasons and planted
eighteen months ago to form a stilt hedge around a new sculpture in the square.
- The effect of the planting of this mature hedge was instant and because the trees
had been grown and prepared especially for the site they all thrived and give the
impression of immediate maturity.
Another equally difficult project, was to prepare, lift and containerise some semi
mature trees for a very hostile site on the North East coast.
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- The tree selection was made by the landscape architect and ourselves based on what
would suit the site at Hartlepool Headland which is a reclaimed sand dune projecting
into the North Sea, receiving the full force of the weather from three sides. The
trees were planted at the height of last year's hot summer and so given the site
and the weather conditions, the trees were up against it; I'm glad to say all are
doing well!
Contemporary Style
In May, Mr and Mrs Whitely contacted Martin Howe at Wykeham Mature Plants having
seen an advertisment in the local press and looking at the website. Mr Whitely is
a graphic designer and had grand plans for the garden of their riverside family
home in East Yorkshire.
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Before and After views of the garden
The original idea had been formal planting using pleached or box-headed trees. However,
a visit to the nursery at Wykeham soon saw the plans change as, with a keen artistic
eye, the Whitelys immediately saw the potential of the plants that were pointed
out and discussed with them.
It was decided that the bulk of the tree planting was to be dominated by rich burgundy
colours, as achieved by the stem colour of Prunus serrula and the spectacular foliage
of Acer platanoides 'Royal Red', in stark contrast to the brightness of the whitewashed
walls.
The strong geometric shapes of the walls of the garden structure were beautifully
complemented by the regimented structure of the planting, yet softened by the texture
of foliage.
- To achieve the desired effect, the planting had to be inch-perfect, but in just
a few days, the Boys in Blue from Wykeham Mature Plants have helped to create a
stunning setting.
- "Working with Martin and the team at Wykeham has been absolutely fantastic. Right
from advice on trees through to the aftercare the service has been second to none.
We would also like to thank the planting team who after days of hard digging continued
to move trees even as a lightning storm loomed, ensuring it looks absolutely perfect.
We are chuffed with the lovely garden you have helped create for us."