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Good news for tree health

There was some great news for British trees recently: the Asian longhorn beetle is no longer to be found in this country.

26th Jun 2019

A tree for early summer: Cornus kousa

With their elegantly simply blooms the kousa dogwoods are some of the best small trees for early summer interest.

19th Jun 2019

We are looking for a part-time Horticultural Advisor to join our team

Chew Valley Trees are looking for a part-time Horticultural Advisor to join the nursery office team. If you or someone you know may be interested please email your CV to: info@chewvalleytrees.co.uk

22nd May 2019

End of the bare root season

Now that leaves are out or coming out on trees and shrubs, it's time to say goodbye to bare root plants.

1st May 2019

Fabulously fragrant lilacs

Their heady perfume is one of the greatest joys of spring, while their size makes them one of the best small trees for this season.

1st May 2019

Happy 2019! And advice on planting in cold weather…

In general, we say as long as you can get a fork in the ground, it's fine to get on with planting.

4th Jan 2019

Christmas opening hours 2018

Chew Valley Trees will be closing for Christmas on Saturday 22 December, reopening on Wednesday 2 January.

17th Dec 2018

Trees will be in fashion at Chelsea 2019

Next year's Chelsea Flower Show is set to be full of mini woodlands rather than traditional gardens, according to the Royal Horticultural Society.

10th Dec 2018

‘Tis the season for bare root trees and hedging

The bare root season is now in full swing. Time to get planting!

3rd Dec 2018

Countryfile on tree health

It was good to see Countryfile raising awareness about tree health. We need to be vigilant to protect our trees from serious pests and disease - but it's not just about importing live trees.

15th Nov 2018