Large Trees For Sale

Large Trees for Sale

Large trees can transform a garden in a way that smaller planting simply cannot achieve immediately.

They introduce height, structure and maturity from the moment they are planted, helping a new or redesigned garden feel established rather than waiting many years for young trees to develop.

Kirman Design supplies and professionally plants large specimen trees across North West England, including mature standard trees, multi-stem trees, evergreen screening trees and substantial specimens selected for their architectural or seasonal qualities.

Whether you are looking for a single statement tree, large trees for privacy or several mature trees as part of a wider landscaping project, we can help select an appropriate species and specification before arranging delivery and professional planting.

Large Trees Supplied and Professionally Planted

Buying a large tree involves considerably more than selecting a species and arranging delivery.

As trees increase in size, their rootballs, weight and handling requirements increase significantly.

Our large tree supply and planting service considers the complete installation, including:

Species selection
Tree size and specification
Tree form
Trunk girth
Overall height
Crown size
Clear stem height
Rootball or container size
Soil conditions
Drainage
Planting position
Access
Delivery
Mechanical handling where required
Ground preparation
Tree support
Irrigation
Establishment and aftercare

This allows us to select a tree that is appropriate not only for the design of the garden but also for the practical realities of getting it successfully into the ground.

Why Buy a Large Tree?

The principal advantage of buying a large tree is time.

A young tree may eventually develop into an impressive specimen, but creating meaningful height, trunk size and crown development can take many years.

A large nursery-grown tree allows you to introduce some of that maturity immediately.

This can be particularly valuable where:

A new garden needs immediate structure
A mature garden has lost an established tree
Privacy is required
Neighbouring buildings need screening
A large property requires appropriately scaled planting
A newly landscaped garden needs to feel established
A strong focal point is required
A significant entrance or driveway needs defining

A carefully chosen large tree can immediately change the proportions and character of a garden.

Large Trees for Immediate Impact

A newly landscaped garden inevitably takes time to mature.

Shrubs need to develop, herbaceous planting needs to establish and young trees need time to produce substantial crowns.

Introducing one or more large specimen trees can immediately provide the vertical structure that would otherwise be missing.

The tree becomes an anchor within the design.

Other planting can then develop around this established framework.

This is particularly effective in larger gardens, where small trees can initially look out of scale with the house, hard landscaping and surrounding landscape.

Mature Trees for Sale

Where an even greater degree of immediate maturity is required, mature and semi-mature trees can be considered.

These are substantial nursery-grown trees that have been carefully managed to allow them to be transplanted successfully.

Depending upon species and specification, mature trees can already possess significant:

Height
Trunk girth
Crown development
Character
Landscape presence

Installing a mature tree can effectively introduce many years of nursery growth into a garden in a single operation.

Large Specimen Trees

The term specimen tree generally describes a tree selected because its individual size, form, character or ornamental qualities make it particularly valuable within the landscape.

A specimen tree may be selected for:

Architectural form
Blossom
Autumn colour
Attractive bark
Evergreen foliage
Unusual foliage
Multi-stem structure
Broad canopy
Upright habit
Seasonal fruit
Wildlife value

A large specimen tree is therefore more than simply a big plant.

It should have a clear purpose within the garden.

Large Trees for Privacy

Large trees are particularly useful where immediate privacy is required.

Smaller trees may eventually provide excellent screening, but they can take years to reach the height necessary to interrupt views from neighbouring properties.

A larger specimen can provide useful screening from the day it is planted.

This is particularly valuable where overlooking originates from:

First-floor windows
Upper-storey windows
Neighbouring extensions
Balconies
Raised gardens
Houses on higher ground
New developments

The tree should be selected according to the sightline requiring screening rather than simply choosing the tallest available specimen.

Large Trees for Screening Neighbours

Trees can provide screening at heights that conventional boundary treatments may struggle to achieve.

A standard tree with a developed crown can create foliage above a hedge or fence while retaining openness beneath.

Alternatively, a feathered tree can provide foliage from lower down where more complete screening is required.

Several carefully positioned large trees can also provide a softer and more attractive alternative to creating one continuous wall of vegetation.

Large Evergreen Trees for Sale

Evergreen trees retain foliage throughout the year and can therefore provide valuable permanent structure and screening.

They may be particularly useful for:

Year-round privacy
Boundary screening
Screening neighbouring buildings
Creating green backdrops
Winter structure
Architectural planting

However, evergreen trees need to be selected carefully.

Their ultimate dimensions, density and potential effect on light should all be considered.

The best evergreen tree is not necessarily the fastest growing. It is the species whose long-term dimensions and characteristics remain appropriate for the position.

Large Deciduous Trees

Deciduous trees provide seasonal change that can make them exceptional garden specimens.

Depending upon species, they can offer:

Spring blossom
Fresh spring foliage
Summer shade
Autumn colour
Decorative fruit
Attractive winter bark
Architectural branching

Large deciduous trees can also provide excellent seasonal privacy.

For gardens where screening is principally required during spring and summer, they may offer an excellent balance between privacy and allowing winter light into the garden.

Large Multi-Stem Trees

Multi-stem trees develop several principal stems rather than one clear central trunk.

Larger multi-stem specimens can become dramatic garden features.

They work particularly well:

Within large planting beds
Beside terraces
Near water
Within contemporary gardens
In naturalistic planting schemes
As focal points
Around outdoor living spaces

The stems themselves can become an important part of the tree's appearance, particularly where species with attractive bark are selected.

Large multi-stem trees can also provide effective visual filtering without looking like conventional screening.

Large Standard Trees

Standard trees have a clear trunk with the main crown positioned above it.

Large standards can provide immediate height and structure while retaining open views beneath the canopy.

They can be particularly effective for:

Lawns
Driveways
Entrances
Avenues
Patios
Large borders
Elevated privacy screening

The clear stem height and crown dimensions should be considered alongside overall tree height when selecting a specimen.

Large Feathered Trees

Feathered trees retain branches along much of their main stem.

This creates a fuller tree from lower down and can make them particularly useful for privacy and screening.

Large feathered specimens can be used to:

Screen boundaries
Conceal neighbouring buildings
Screen roads
Create evergreen backdrops
Provide wind protection
Establish substantial structural planting

Their eventual width needs careful consideration, particularly in smaller gardens.

Large Trees for New-Build Gardens

One of the most common challenges with a new-build garden is the absence of mature vegetation.

The houses are complete, the surrounding architecture has immediate scale, but the landscape may consist almost entirely of young planting.

Large trees can change this dramatically.

They introduce height above fences and surrounding planting, soften neighbouring buildings and create the impression that the garden has existed for much longer.

Where new-build gardens are overlooked, larger trees can simultaneously provide maturity and privacy.

Large Trees for Large Houses

The scale of planting should relate to the scale of the architecture.

A substantial property surrounded entirely by small ornamental trees can sometimes make the landscape appear disproportionately young.

Larger trees can provide the visual weight necessary to relate the garden to the house.

They can be used to:

Frame the building
Soften elevations
Define entrances
Structure driveways
Anchor large lawns
Create focal points
Connect the property with the wider landscape

The objective is not simply to use large plants, but to establish appropriate proportions between the architecture and landscape.

Statement Trees

Sometimes a tree does not need to screen anything or define a boundary.

Its purpose is simply to be exceptional.

A statement tree can become the visual focus of the garden.

Its position may be chosen specifically so it can be appreciated:

From the house
Across a lawn
At the end of a path
Behind a water feature
Beside a terrace
Within a large planting bed
From an entrance

Large specimen trees are particularly effective in this role because they have sufficient scale to command attention immediately.

Large Trees for Driveways and Entrances

Trees can dramatically change the approach to a property.

Large trees can be used individually, symmetrically or as part of an avenue to create structure and a sense of arrival.

Suitable trees need to be selected with consideration for:

Crown spread
Clear stem
Ultimate size
Root environment
Vehicle clearance
Surface materials
Available space
Long-term maintenance

A well-designed tree-lined entrance can become an important part of the overall landscape rather than simply a route to the house.

How Large Are the Trees We Can Supply?

Large trees are available in many different nursery specifications.

For standard-form trees, trunk girth is commonly used alongside height and crown measurements.

Specifications may include girths such as:

14–16cm
16–18cm
18–20cm
20–25cm
25–30cm
30–35cm
35–40cm
40cm+

Depending upon species, larger semi-mature specimens may also be available.

Multi-stem and feathered trees are generally specified differently, often according to overall height, spread and form.

Tree availability varies according to species, nursery stock, season and the individual specification required.

Understanding Tree Girth

Tree girth is the circumference of the trunk measured according to nursery specification.

As girth increases, the tree is generally older and more substantial.

However, girth alone does not determine the visual impact of a tree.

Crown dimensions, height, branching structure and species all influence its appearance.

Two trees with the same girth can therefore look significantly different.

For this reason, the complete tree specification should always be considered.

How Tall Are Large Trees?

There is no single height at which a tree becomes a "large tree".

Different species grow at different rates and develop very different proportions.

A narrow upright tree may be several metres tall but have a relatively small crown.

A broad multi-stem tree of the same height may occupy considerably more space and create much greater visual impact.

This is why buying a large tree purely according to height can be misleading.

How Much Does a Large Tree Cost?

The cost of a large tree varies considerably.

Factors include:

Species
Tree size
Trunk girth
Tree form
Age
Nursery production
Rootball or container size
Individual specimen quality
Availability
Delivery requirements
Access
Machinery requirements
Installation

For this reason, the cost of the tree itself should not be considered separately from the practical requirements of installing it.

A slightly smaller specimen that can be installed efficiently may sometimes represent better value than a larger tree requiring considerably more complex handling.

Rootballed Large Trees

Many large trees are field-grown in specialist nurseries.

When required for planting, they are carefully lifted with a quantity of soil retained around the roots.

This creates the rootball.

The rootball is secured to allow the tree to be transported and installed while protecting its root system.

As tree size increases, rootball size and weight increase substantially.

This can mean that large trees require mechanical equipment simply to move them safely around the site.

Container-Grown Large Trees

Large trees may also be available as container-grown specimens.

Container-grown trees provide greater flexibility because their root systems can generally be moved with less disturbance than freshly lifted field-grown trees.

They may therefore be planted over a wider period of the year, subject to suitable weather, ground conditions and irrigation.

The appropriate production method depends upon the tree, season and requirements of the project.

Can Large Trees Be Planted at Any Time of Year?

The planting period depends upon how the tree has been grown and supplied.

Rootballed trees are generally associated with the appropriate cooler or dormant planting season.

Container-grown specimens offer greater flexibility.

However, just because a tree can technically be planted does not necessarily mean conditions are ideal.

Hot, dry weather places additional pressure on newly planted trees and increases irrigation requirements.

The planting programme should therefore take account of species, stock type and prevailing conditions.

Choosing the Right Large Tree

The right tree starts with the garden rather than the nursery catalogue.

Before choosing a species, consider what the tree needs to achieve.

Is it required for:

Privacy?
Screening?
Shade?
Blossom?
Autumn colour?
Evergreen structure?
Architectural interest?
A focal point?
Wildlife?
Framing a view?

Then consider the growing environment:

Soil
Drainage
Sunlight
Exposure
Available space
Proximity to buildings
Boundaries
Existing vegetation

Only then should the final species and specification be selected.

Don't Simply Buy the Biggest Tree

A larger tree creates greater immediate impact, but bigger is not automatically better.

Increasing tree size also increases:

Cost
Weight
Rootball dimensions
Transport requirements
Handling requirements
Establishment requirements

A smaller specimen may establish more rapidly and provide better long-term value where immediate maturity is not essential.

The objective should be to find the right balance between immediate impact and successful long-term establishment.

Access for Large Tree Planting

Access can determine the maximum practical tree size for a garden.

Before ordering a substantial specimen, consideration should be given to:

Delivery vehicle access
Driveway dimensions
Gateway widths
Side passages
Access through buildings
Steps
Level changes
Retaining walls
Existing paving
Lawns
Overhead cables
Underground services
Machinery access
Distance to the planting location

Restricted access does not necessarily mean a large tree cannot be installed, but it can influence which tree specification is appropriate.

Mechanical Handling and Installation

Large trees and their rootballs can be extremely heavy.

Depending upon the specimen and site, mechanical handling equipment may be required for unloading, transporting and positioning the tree.

Planning this before delivery is an important part of professional large-tree installation.

It allows the tree to be handled safely while reducing the potential for damage to existing landscaping.

Professional Large Tree Planting

Correct planting is essential to the successful establishment of a large tree.

Installation should consider:

Planting depth
Rootball preparation
Soil conditions
Drainage
Surrounding soil structure
Support
Irrigation
Mulching
Establishment

Simply placing an expensive tree into an inadequately prepared planting hole can compromise its long-term development.

Professional planting protects the investment made in the specimen.

Supporting Large Trees

Newly planted large trees may require temporary support until their roots have established sufficiently into the surrounding soil.

Depending upon the tree and site, this may involve staking or specialist underground anchoring.

The appropriate method depends upon:

Tree size
Rootball
Soil
Exposure
Planting location

Where suitable, underground anchoring can maintain a clean appearance above ground while providing the necessary stability.

Watering Newly Planted Large Trees

Large trees require careful watering during establishment.

Their substantial crowns can lose considerable moisture while the root systems are still developing beyond the original rootball.

Watering requirements depend upon:

Species
Tree size
Soil
Drainage
Weather
Exposure
Planting season

Regular monitoring is therefore more appropriate than assuming that rainfall alone will provide sufficient moisture.

Large Tree Aftercare

Planting is only the beginning of establishing a large tree.

Appropriate aftercare may include:

Establishment watering
Monitoring soil moisture
Maintaining mulch
Checking supports
Monitoring tree health
Formative pruning where appropriate
Adjusting support systems as the tree establishes

Large trees represent a significant landscape investment and should be managed accordingly.

Large Trees as Part of a Garden Design

The best location for a large tree is often determined during the garden design process.

This allows the tree to be positioned in relation to:

Views from the house
Patios
Paths
Lawns
Garden lighting
Water features
Planting beds
Garden structures
Neighbouring properties

A large tree can then become an integral part of the composition rather than simply an object added afterwards.

Large Trees Supplied and Planted Across North West England

Kirman Design supplies and professionally plants large specimen and mature trees across North West England.

We can help determine the appropriate species, tree form and specification before considering access, delivery and installation.

Whether you require a large statement tree, a mature tree for immediate impact, evergreen screening trees, multi-stem specimens or trees to provide privacy from neighbouring properties, we can help identify an appropriate solution.

Our service considers the complete process — from tree selection through to professional planting and establishment.

Looking for Large Trees for Your Garden?

If you are looking for a large tree, the first step is determining what you want the tree to achieve and what size is appropriate for the garden.

Kirman Design can help with the selection, supply and professional installation of large specimen trees across North West England.