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Top tips for newly planted trees in a heatwave

Find out the best times to water, including whether you can do it in the middle of the day, and what happens to trees when it heats up

23rd Jul 2021

Lime trees: delicious or deadly for bees?

Have you heard that lime trees have a narcotic effect on bees? Here's what the latest science says on the matter.

5th Jul 2021

We are closed on weekends in summer

In July and August, Chew Valley Trees is only open Monday-Friday

30th Jun 2021

Get watering!

Recently planted trees need plenty of water to stay healthy

8th Jun 2021

Could willow invigorate your apples?

Willow might provide a natural remedy for apple scab

26th May 2021

Is yours a late leafer?

Why do some trees come into leaf so much later than others? It's often explained by their sensitivity to spring frosts.

19th May 2021

A dark and majestic flowering cherry

As wonderful as branches clothed in green are, sometimes you want something a bit different from a garden tree. Let us introduce you to the purple leaved cherry, Prunus Royal Burgundy.

5th May 2021

Tantalising buds: Evereste crab apple

As the sun shines, we watch flower buds filling out with anticipation, and none more so than those of Malus Evereste, one of the very finest crab apples.

20th Apr 2021

Easter break

Chew Valley trees will be closed for four days over the Easter weekend for a stock take. You can still order online.

1st Apr 2021

Bare root season finished – time for container trees!

With temperatures warming up and some woody plants leafing out, the bare root season is now finished. Until November, the focus is now on container-grown trees and shrubs.

19th Mar 2021