Tree Planting in Warwickshire
Top tips for planting and nurturing trees
The tree planting season runs from November to March each year. If you’re thinking of planting a tree or two, here’s some top tips from our WCC Forestry and Ecology Team to help you:
- Always try to pick trees that are native to the UK. This will give you the best chance at success. Trees to think about are Oak, Elm and Ash or fruit trees like Apple, Pear or Cherry.
- Plant trees at least 2 meters apart. If you are planting a tree in your own garden, ensure it is far enough away from your property that root systems, when fully grown, will not interfere with the foundations.
- Think carefully about the type of planting you are going to do. There are a range of options from the cheapest (but slowest) of planting from seed, to planting saplings and whips all the way up to planting trees that are closer to maturity:
- Always prepare your planting site. This means that if your planting area is overgrown, cut the grass short and weed. This will make planting easier and reduce competition for water, helping your saplings to thrive.
- Trees are like pets, they need ongoing care. Although native trees are resilient and can be hardy, you can’t just plant one and leave it, hoping for the best. For at least the first 3 years your newly planted tree is going to need ongoing care to ensure that is survives and, later, thrives and that your planting efforts are not wasted.