Our Trees
Not sure what trees you want to grow yet? This page gives you a run down of the trees we sell seeds for to help you pick the right ones for you. We also have great value seed multipacks if you're looking to buy more than one specie. If you're still not sure we're always happy to help advise, you can get in touch with us here.
Giant Sequoia – The largest specie on earth
Difficulty: 5/10
The Giant Sequoia, which goes by the botanical name Sequoiadendron giganteum and sometimes by the British name of “Giant Redwood” is the largest specie on earth in terms of mass. The biggest examples in the native range along the Sierra Nevada mountains of California have a trunk girth of over 30 meters. While they grow into majestic giants, they start their lives much more modest and make for an ideal project for home growers. In addition to selling the seeds, we also have a growing guide for Giant Sequoia
Coastal Redwood – The tallest trees on the planet
Difficulty: 4/10
The Coastal Redwoods of California, Sequoia sempervirens, are the tallest trees of planet earth – the tallest examples measuring over 115 meters in height. These trees are easy to germinate from seed and make a fine addition to any suitable landscape. We have a growing guide for Coastal Redwoods to help you get started growing your own!
Dawn Redwood – Saved from extinction
Difficulty: 4/10
In the early 1900s, Dawn Redwoods (Metasequoia glyptostroboides) were thought to be extinct. At that point, only fossilised remains had been found – no living trees. Then, in the 1940s, a living Dawn Redwood was discovered in China. Since then it has became a popular landscaping tree. Unlike the other Redwoods it isn’t evergreen – instead its leaves go through a range of colours each growing season before dropping in the late autumn. Easy to germinate, this tree makes for a perfect tree growing project. You can find our handy growing guide on our website.
Douglas Fir – Tallest tree contender
Difficulty: 4/10
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is often considered to be a close contender with the Californian Coastal Redwood for the title of tallest tree - growing to around 100m in height. It grows natively in Northern California, Oregon, Washington State and into British Columbia in Canada.
The Douglas Fir is relatively easy to grow from seed, but may require a short period of cold stratification to help break any dormancy within the seeds.
Scots Pine – The UK's only native Pine
Difficulty: 1/10
Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) is native to the UK and supports many of our local ecosystems. Mature trees can grow tall (up to around 35 meters), but tend to maintain a moderate spread.
Scots Pine is extremely easy to grow from seed at home. This means that even first time growers should have a good rate of success. If you need any guidance, we have an easy to follow growing guide.
Austrian/Black Pine – A resilient ornamental pine
Difficulty: 2/10
The Austrian or Black Pine (Pinus nigra) is commonly grown across the UK. It is well known as a good wind-break with some resilience to salt spray and pollutants.
The Austrian Pine, which despite its name is native across several European countries, is relatively easy to grow from seed with a light dormancy that is easily broken with a short period of cold stratification.
Mugo (Dwarf Mountain) Pine - A short shrub-like Pine tree
Difficulty: 1/10
The Mugo Pine (Pinus mugo), otherwise known as the Dwarf Mountain Pine, is a pine tree that never grows particularly tall - being limited to around 3-6 meters! It is native to the Alps, Pyrenees and other high altitude areas across Europe.
Mugo pine is extremely easy to grow from seed at home. This means that even first time growers should have a good rate of success. If you need any guidance, we have an easy to follow growing guide.