Mount Pleasant Farm and Forestry stock list of normal sized trees currently up to about 3 metres high (this list excludes the very large semi mature trees we sell, these are listed on our website www.mountp.co.uk) The following very old list should be ignored, please e mail me to receive a copy of my latest list: glmpff@gmail.com. Aug 2023.
Please Note that I do not deliver and cannot arrange delivery of any of our trees.

Approximate heights are shown in centimetres. When no prices are listed please ask me. Prices and sizes should be taken as a guide, smaller specimens are normally cheaper
All the trees in this list can be lifted by one person and most will fit into cars, anything longer than 320cm will either need to be beheaded, or pollarded ( not necessarily a bad thing) or you will need a long van, truck or trailer.
Almost all the trees will be supplied bare rooted although a few may be popped into pots for ease of handling. All are grown here and freshly dug.
Many of these plants can be purchased directly from Mount Pleasant Trees ( see their web site mountpleasanttrees.com for details of their own extensive stock and opening hours) and our son Tom will dig and prepare them on our behalf, some however I need to select and prepare myself and for these longer notice of your requirements is usually required. Any of the trees in this list can be purchased directly from me and I may be available when our son is not, however I am quite often not at the farm and if customers want to deal with me directly customers would have to time their visit to fit in with my availability.
A number of the rarer plants I grow are propagated by layering, this is a generally slower and more expensive process than grafting or budding but is much better for some plants which otherwise have a strong urge to send up rootstock suckers. Such plants are normally very rarely grown in the trade by this method because of the high cost of production.
In many cases only a few of each tree listed are available.

180-240 Acer campestre-Wonderful gold autumn colours and one of the easiest trees to grow in almost any soil. very nice sturdy strongly rooted specimens 180-240 £xx.00 and 300-350 £xx.00 Acer campestre Royal Ruby A form in which the leaves are red especially in the spring 180 £24.00 Acer campestre Rockhampton Gold. A form which was discovered here many years ago and which has bright gold young foliage which darkens somewhat over time. It does not burn in full sun. Probably for sale next season. Acer cappadocium Aureum A stunning large growing maple 180 £28.00 Acer opalus, Italian maple. Orange autumn colours, rarely seen in U.K. 200cm, only one or two available £29.00 Evergreen maple, from seed collected from Nice botanic garden. It is evergreen here and perfectly hardy, may be a hybrid of A. sempervirens with another European species 200cm £32.00 Aesculus indica 240cm £38.00 and a few smaller Aesculus turbinata Japanese horse chestnut,very rare. Only one or two 300cm £46.00 Alnus incana Aurea- Golden leaved grey alder. A wonderful form of alder with yellow leaves and pink/red catkins in spring. Less vigorous than other forms of grey alder so suitable for small spaces 2m £32.00 Alnus incana Laciniata, The very attractive form of the cut leaved grey alder, this is the toughest and most easily grown of all alders. It will grow very well even in dry soils. The feathery cut leaves and shape of the tree are rather like a silver birch. Faster and more easily grown than the cut leaved common alder. 210 cm £29.00 smaller specimens also available Alnus incana Pendula Weeping grey alder, Very rare, most attractive healthy growing tree which will grow well in wet or dry soils. grown from layers. 300cm £ 39.00 and a few smaller Betula pendula and Betula pubescens, Silver birch Various sizes from 1.5m to 3.0m. from £8.00 4 off Buxus sempervirens 30 year old specimens nearly 2m high and very bushy, ideal for cloud pruning or topiary, a very nice form with smaller than usual glossy leaves. Dug with big heavy rootballs too heavy to lift by hand. £125.00 each or the 4 for £300.

Buxus sempervirens Latifolia Broad leaved box, rarely seen, vigorous and healthy growing , good for landscape srecimens or high quality screening , very few left 90- £24.00
Carpinus betulus 300-350 mostly too big and heavy for car transport.
Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red (grafted) 220-280 and 300- 350 also larger ones too big for car transport.
Carpinus betulus Rockhampton red (Grown on own roots by layering) Perfect for normal bonsai specimens or giant outdoor bonsai planted in the ground 180- 240cm £46.00 and taller.
Carpinus betulus laciniata, very rare, own roots, very sturdy 3m+ only one or two , too big for car transport.
Carpinus betulus Pendula- A marvellous weeping tree very rarely seen 300-350 £48.00
Carpinus caroliniana , A species that has good orange and red autumn colours but remember that this species never grows as big or as vigorously as Carpinus betulus 180-240 £38.00
Catalpa bignonoides Indian bean tree , stunning large leaves and fragrant white flowers 300 £27.00
Cercis chinensis Avondale 150-180cm £29.50
Chaenomeles Texas Scarlet 60-80 bushy £ 9.00 Clerodendrum bungei, This is the more showy of the common species but never grows very tall, 2m or so maximum, it has showy pink fragrant flowers in early autumn. 60-80 £9.00
Clerodendrum trichotomum This grows into a small tree with pink fragrant flowers in early autumn suckers dug to order 150 -180 for £19.00
Cornus alba Aurea I think this is the most lovely form of Cornus alba, it is a strong and healthy grower. 90-120 £ 13.00 Cornus kousa chinensis 180cm Cornus florida 120- 150cm Cornus mas, Cornelian cherry 60 cm Yellow flowers in early spring followed by delicious red fruits in Autumn,rarely seen but very easy to grow £8.50
Corylus avellana Very sturdy specimen shrubs 120-150 £12.00; 180-£22 also larger specimens too big for car transport
Corylus avellana Contorta, grown from layering, one huge 35 year old specimen too big and heavy to lift by hand “metres £350.00
Corylus colurna Turkish hazel, a wonderful proper single stem tree. Grown from seed collected from the beautiful trees planted in the square adjacent to Cardiff millennium stadium 60cm £8.00
Corylus maxima (Kent Cob grown from seed) These effectively come true from seed although cannot strictly be called Kent Cobs 120cm £14.00 also a few 180cm+ £28.00
Corylus maxima Purpurea, Purple leaved filbert grown from layers. 60-90 £12.50 also larger ones and also bigger ones too big for car transport
Corylus x Te Terra Red, Like a tree or very large shrub growing form of the above, one of the parents of this hybrid is Turkish hazel 250-350. £ 30.00 and larger, some are too big for transport by car Cotoneaster horizontalis 60-90+ spread, very well established plants. Excellent for stabilising and covering banks or against walls. Very good source of nectar and pollen for bees £9.00, 6 for £40.00
Cotoneaster microphyllus Crataegus monogyna. Common hawthorn -200cm sturdy specimens £24.00 and also larger, too big for cars
Crataegus prunifolia

Davidia involucrata. Handkerchief tree -200cm £39.00 Euonymous europeaus. Spindleberry This native thrives in the almost all soils and has reliable wonderful red autumn colours with pink fruits. If untrimmed makes a very large shrub or small tree.Extra sturdy specimens 100cm £11.00 or 3 for £25.00 also 150-180 very heavy specimens £28.00 or 3 for £60.00, these biggest ones are too big for cars Ficus carica Brown Turkey Fig In my experience the best fruiting fig for the U.K. We get many delicious figs most years from our trees. Most of the larger specimens we offer have borne fruit already 120-150 bushy specimens £28.00; 40-60 £14.00, or 3 for £30.00 Also some extra large specimens of fruiting varieties of French origin about 2m + from £50.00 Ficus carica Deeply cut leaved form 60-90cm £14.00 Heptacodium micionoides, easily grown large Chinese shrub with attractive leaves and profuse white fragrant flowers in autumn 150 cm £28.00 Hibiscus- Late flowering large shrub with rosy purple flowers 150cm £19.00 Hydrangea petiolaris. A most attractive and adaptable climbing shrub which can be grown on north facing or shady walls. Fragrant white flowers in summer. Strong plants 40-60cm spread, freshly potted £ 17.00 Juglans nigra, Black walnut, even easier to grow than common walnut, timber very good quality. Profuse (hard to crack) nuts after a few years 240-300 £38.00 also a few small ones at £14.00 Laburnum anagyroides sturdy specimens 2-3 metres £24.00; 3 for £50.00 Laurus nobilis Common bay. A few very sturdy bushy specimens 150-200 £35.00-£48.00 Leycesteria formosa. Pheasant berry. Very vigorous and easily grown medium sized shrub which has red “flowers” from June to Oct , followed by red berries. 60cm £9.00 Liriodendron tulipifera. Tulip tree, very fast growing, one of the very few trees never damaged by grey squirrels. 300 £42.00 and bigger specimens too big for cars Lonicera nitida fast growing substitute for box, I offer the best cultivar. prices from £9.00 for big sturdy specimens Magnolia campbellii 3 metres £45.00 Magnolia Heaven Scent 180-240 Magnolia Merril 150+ Magnolia Leonard Messel 150+ Magnolia kobus Large shrub or small tree. Grows very well in the limy soil here and very good profuse white flowers after a few years. One of the easiest and toughest magnolias to grow 180cm £24.00 ; 3 for £50.00 Malus- Crab apple 3 metres high £29.00 also MM106 about 90cm at £5.00 each Morus alba.- White mulberry. Much faster and more easily grown than black mulberry 240cm £27.00 and larger Myrtus ugni. Rare very small and slow growing myrtle but with tasty red fruits 20cm £15.00 Parthenocissus- Virginia creepers, 3 or 4 species available, Virginia creeper, Boston Ivy and Henryana. Parrotia persica Persian Ironwood. This is one of my favourite trees ( or large shrubs) It is very easy to grow and thrives in limy soils. The common species is marvellous having a wonderful shape, with flaking bark and superb autumn colours and some of the cultivars are arguably even better. It can be pruned into almost any shape required. Big sturdy very heavy specimens, some multistem 180-270 £ 55-75 also larger sizes Parrotia persica Bella. A more upright growing form with red edged young leaves, which like almost all parrotias turn wonderful pink, orange and red in autumn 2metres £60.00 and larger Parrotia persica Persian Spire. A new variety which is much more compact growing than the usual varieties 150cm £40.00 Parrotia persica Vanessa A highly sought after form with multiple upright trunks ( can be pruned to a single) 240 £75 Paulownia tomentosa Foxglove tree. 90cm + £14.00 and 300+ £ 64.00 The big ones are too big for car transport Platanus x hispanica Suttneri A very rare form of London plane which has white variegated leaves the trees also have exceptionally white bark, a good robust grower 200cm £55.00 and a few smaller Platanus orientalis Oriental plane. Very fast growing and eventually huge tree. In my opinion more attractive than the more common hybrid London Plane. Easy to grow and trouble free. 240 £28.00 Platanus orientalis Digitata. An especially attractive and more deeply cut leaved and sought after form of the above 200-240 £32.00 also one much larger specimen Platanus Mirkovec, A rare and attractive cultivar which only grows into a large shrub, it has red leaves from late summer 60-90cm £21.00 Populus canadensis Aurea- medium sized tree with golden leaves, does not sucker 70cm £10.00 Populus maximowiczii. A very rare medium sized poplar but definitely one of the most beautiful, very healthy growing, no suckers. The leaves emerge very early a beautiful light green. The tree has a broad spreading habit. The clone we offer is a female( I don’t think the male is in cultivation) 240cm £38.00, one of my favourite trees. Populus szechuanica Tibetica Fast growing upright tree. Very large leaves like pop. Lasiocarpa but glossy and with red petioles, it is grown on its own roots so does not sucker like pop. Lasiocarpa usually does when grafted,-300cm+ £29.00 Populus tremula Pendula Weeping aspen, quite rare, grown on its own roots. It will quickly grow into a striking broad weeping tree, good for moist ground . 240cm ( and larger) £ 35.00 Prunus avium Wild cherry, beautiful very fast growing tree. Resistant to squirrel damage, 300cm £28.00 Prunus lusitanica Portugal laurel. Very sturdy specimens 150-210 £ 35.00- £75.00 Prunus lusitanica Azorica This form of Portugal laurel is rarely seen, it is just as tough and easy to grow as the normal form but is more showy, with lighter green leaves and red petioles, a good specimen evergreen 180cm £38.00 and a few larger Prunus padus Colorata. Rarely grown because there are awful problems with rootstock suckering on most commercially grown grafted specimens but it is a wonderful small tree and I have at last grown some by layering. This method of propagation eliminates the problem of the very strong root suckering from the common Prunus padus rootstock. It has Red foliage in spring fading to greenish. Profuse chains of pink flowers. This is a really delightful delicate looking form of the common bird cherry. ready for sale this season after starting propagation of these 12 years ago Like the common bird cherry very easy to grow. 150-180 cm £19.00 Prunus Blaisdon Red Plum. These are a wonderful healthy growing plum which we have grown here for 45 years. Delicious as desert and superb for cooking and jam. We get heavy crops every year . 150-180 £16.00 Prunus cerasifera Pissardii. Dark red leaved plum with pink flowers, grown from seed. The red plums are often profuse and delicious. 200cm £26.00 Prunus spinosa Purpurea A spineless (Wonderful!) form with red leaves which maintain a good colour throughout the season but the best feature is the profuse early spring pink blossom. Will naturally grow into a large shrub but can be trained into a tree. A rare shrub which deserves more planting 150-180 £33.00, also some larger Pterocarya stenoptera Fernleaf- A highly acclaimed tree which I discovered here about 30 years ago and introduced to the plant world about 20 years ago. Fairly narrow growing medium sized tree which does not produce suckers. Wonderful foliage. 3 metres £90.00 Quercus macranthera Persian oak- 2 odd ones 150 and 200 £25.00 each Quercus robur- Common oak from 150cm high up to large specimens too big to be transported by car. Quercus robur Atropurpurea Very rare purple leaved form of common oak. Only one available 2metres £65.00, much less vigorous than common oak Quercus petraea Purpurea Possibly even more attractive than the purple leaved form of our other native oak, and certainly faster growing. 3metres £120.00 Quercus suber- Cork oak from seed from Grimaud Southern France. I have grown cork oak here for over 30 years and found them hardy enough to grow very well 80cm £18.00 Ruscus aculeatus Butchers broom, strong plants from large divided clumps of several different clones. A wonderful very long lived plant of the lily family which will grow even in dry conditions and fairly dense shade. Female plants have persistent red berries 40-50 £16.00 or 3 for £35.00 Salix exigua Rare willow with narrow silvery leaves, will grow in dry soils 90cm £12.00 Salix magnifica. Magnificent Chinese willow with broad leaves and looks more like a magnolia than a willow. Easy to grow and hardy. Grows as a shrub to about 3 metres high 90cm £ 15.00 Sorbus aria Whitebeam very sturdy 240+ £35.00 Sorbus torminalis Wild service tree. 180-240 £35.00 two only Sorbus vilmorinii A small growing rowan with pink berries 150 £16.00 or 3 for £33.00 Tetrapanax papyrifera Rex Spectacular easily grown shrub with huge lobed leaves. 80cm £15.00 Tilia concinna, An exceedingly rare and attractive Chinese lime, only named a few years ago. Luxuriant foliage and very profuse large flowers. 90cm £39.00 3 metres £150.00 Tilia cordata Small leaved lime, a beautiful batch of well grown trees, the blossom of this tree is most fragrant and probably the best for herbal tea. 150-180 £15.00 and 180-240 £26.00 Tilia platyphyllos 150-300 £12.00-£48.00 Viburnum opulus – Guelder rose . red autumn foliage and red berries 2 metres £17.00 Vitis vinifera Spetchley A vigorous vine the leaves of which turn brilliant red in autumn. A stunning plant in Autumn. Much easier to grow than vitis cognettii. 80 cm,very sturdy cut back plants £14.00 Wisteria sinensis £16.00 each Wisteria Amethyst Falls- A fairly new and particularly free flowering and less vigorous form. Large specimens 2-3 metres £27-£50.00 Zelcova carpinifolia. A fabulous huge tree ( look at the one at nearby Tortworth Court Hotel) Freshly dug suckers from our tree 60cm 3 for £25.00 Abies grandis Grand fir, potted this Autumn 35cm £7.00 each or 3 for £15.00 Abies procera Noble fir, Possibly the most beautiful “Christmas Tree” tough and fast growing but needs neutral or acid soil to grow, bluish soft needles. potted this autumn 80cm £9.00 each 3 for £21.00 Abies pinsapo Spanish fir, potted this Autumn 35cm £7.00 each 3 for £15.00 Cedrus atlantica, Atlas cedar, potted this Autumn 150 cm £29.00 and larger Cryptomeria japonica. Japanese cedar. Not a true cedar and unlike true cedars it is very easy to establish and fast growing. It produces valuable timber much used in Japan. The species is a beautiful distinctive tree quite unlike some of the unattractive slow growing forms planted in suburban gardens in the 1970s. well suited to planting in groups to produce a forest grove ( like coast redwood- but it is more cold resistant than coast redwood) 300 £39.00 or also some larger Chamaecyparis lawsoniana- Lawsons cypress. Similar to Leylandii but makes a more attractive specimen conifer. Slightly slower growing than Leylandii but not nearly as prone to blowing over. Good for large hedges. 90-120 £5.00 each, 10 for £39.00 Picea omorica Serbian spruce. Narrow growing most attractive spruce, with weeping branches and silvery foliage tolerant of dry limey soils 90cm £22.00 Picea sitchensis. Sitka spruce, a few available 30cm-90cm Pseudotsuga menzesii Douglas Fir- lovely very fast growing tree 90cm Sequoia sempervirens Cantab A rare form of the coast redwood which can be grown in a smaller garden. The plants we normally sell have a proper leader and will grow into normal shaped trees. Much slower than the normal form. It has attractive and interesting flattened needles. Potted this autumn. 35-50 cm £16.00 60-90 £ 30.00 Sequoiadendron giganteum Giant redwood, Wellingtonia- 100-150 and 2 or 3 enormous 20 year old specimens. Tsuga heterophylla Western hemlock, a most beautiful shade tolerant conifer, very fast growing, prefers moist soil and sheltered position 120cm £16.00 and larger 15 Sept 2020

Telephone G.Locke 01454 260111 Grower of trees for 40 years
Approximate heights are shown in centimetres. When no prices are listed please ask me.
All the trees in this list can be lifted by one person and most will fit into cars, anything longer than 320cm will either need to be beheaded, or pollarded ( not necessarily a bad thing) or you will need a long van, truck or trailer.
Almost all the trees will be supplied bare rooted although a few may be popped into pots for ease of handling. All are grown here and freshly dug.
Many of these plants can be purchased directly from Mount Pleasant Trees ( see their web site mountpleasanttrees.com for details of their own extensive stock and opening hours) and our son Tom will dig and prepare them on our behalf, some however I need to select and prepare myself and for these longer notice of your requirements is usually required. Any of the trees in this list can be purchased directly from me and I may be available when our son is not, however I am quite often not at the farm and if customers want to deal with me directly customers would have to time their visit to fit in with my availability.
A number of the rarer plants I grow are propagated by layering, this is a generally slower and more expensive process than grafting or budding but is much better for some plants which otherwise have a strong urge to send up rootstock suckers. Such plants are normally very rarely grown in the trade because of the high cost of production.

Cyclamen hederifolium, The autumn flowering cyclamen, white flowering with lovely leaf markings, large corms potted this autumn, £3.00, 10 for £22.50 will naturalise and spread well.

Kirengesholmia palmata- Yellow wax bells, an uncommon but beatiful herbaceous plant gropwing up to about 90 cm. flowering in late summer, does well in moist shade but tolerant of lime. Quite difficult to propagate, Large strong plants £10.00

Oct 2020