Business Details
50+ Years
experience
UK Leading Commercial Plant Suppliers
Established in 1930, Wyevale Nurseries has been serving customers across the UK with a comprehensive range of horticultural products and services. Our family heritage in horticulture spans multiple generations, beginning with Harry Williamson's pioneering work in tree cultivation. We take pride in combining our deep-rooted expertise with modern techniques to deliver high-quality plants to amenity landscape contractors, local authorities, retailers, and garden centres. Our extensive operations cover over 777 acres of British land across four sites, where we cultivate millions of plants annually. We adhere to the National Plant Specifications and participate in the Defra-endorsed Plant Health Alliances Plant Healthy Certification scheme to ensure the highest quality standards.Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our ISO14001 accreditation and environmentally conscious practices throughout our operations. Our expert horticultural teams manage the complete growing cycle from seed to mature plants, maintaining rigorous biosecurity standards. With 120 dedicated staff members, we continue to innovate while preserving our traditional values and horticultural excellence. We supply a diverse range of products from bareroot plants to container-grown trees and shrubs, catering to both commercial and retail sectors. Our extensive knowledge and experience position us as one of the UK's leading commercial nurseries, providing comprehensive plant solutions for diverse landscape projects.
Services
Wholesale Trees
Shrubs Supply
Hedging Plants
Herbaceous Plants
Grasses and Ferns
Container Plants
Forest Transplants
Bareroot Plants
Retail Plant Supply
Landscape Contractors Supply
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of horticultural heritage and expertise since 1930
- Our ISO14001 accreditation demonstrates our commitment to environmental sustainability
- We operate across 777 acres of British land with 120 dedicated staff members
- Our plants meet National Plant Specifications for consistent quality
- We grow over seven million plants annually across multiple diverse product ranges
Associations and certifications
- ISO14001
- Defra-endorsed Plant Health Alliances Plant Healthy Certification
Services
Wholesale Trees
As market leaders in tree supply, we offer a comprehensive range of field-grown and container trees for landscape contractors, local authorities, and retailers. Our selection includes over 250,000 field-grown trees across 450 acres in sizes from 6-8cm to 25-30cm girth. With native species and ornamental varieties including Crataegus, Malus, Prunus and Sorbus, we provide bareroot, rootballed or container options available all year round.
Hedging and Forestry
Our hedging and forestry division supplies British-grown stock for landowners and large-scale projects nationwide. We cultivate more than five million transplants and saplings annually across 250 acres, including 43 kilometers of seed beds. Our extensive range features native shrubs and trees from 40-60cm to 200-250cm in height. With 3,000 cubic meters of cold storage, we extend the supply season while maintaining quality and offering container hedging year-round.
Herbaceous Plants
We supply a wide selection of herbaceous plants ideal for both traditional and modern garden designs, available in 2-5L pots. Our collection supports pollinators and includes varieties suitable for city gardens and cottage-style planting. As part of the Plant Healthy Certification scheme, we ensure quality while introducing award-winning varieties and new horticultural developments to meet evolving market demands across retail and amenity sectors.
Shrub Nurseries
As one of the UK's leading commercial shrub nurseries, we grow an extensive range of wholesale potted shrubs from 2L to 20L. Our talented team regularly introduces award-winning plants like Physocarpus opulifolius Magic Ball and Rosa Cutie Pie. We propagate approximately 650,000 shrub cuttings annually and operate a state-of-the-art potting unit handling 1.6 million plants per year, combining traditional growing practices with modern sustainability initiatives.
Grasses and Ferns
We are market leaders in producing grasses and ferns, offering a diverse selection of architectural plants that create striking visual displays. Our collection features award-winning varieties in 2-5L pots that thrive in retail, amenity and domestic settings. With growing demand for urban-friendly options, we supply grasses perfect for patio pots and ferns ideal for suburban patios, including our speciality Hardy Fern Specimen Collection grown in five-litre pots.
Questions
When was Wyevale Nurseries established?
Wyevale Nurseries was established in 1930 by Harry Williamson, a horticulturist and entrepreneur.
What types of plants does Wyevale Nurseries supply?
We supply a comprehensive range including trees, shrubs, hedging, herbaceous plants, grasses, and ferns to both amenity and retail sectors.
Where are Wyevale Nurseries located?
Our main address is Wyevale Way, Hereford, HR4 7AY, with operations across 777 acres of British land at multiple sites.
What sustainability practices does Wyevale Nurseries follow?
We are ISO14001 accredited and participate in the Plant Healthy Certification scheme, using sustainable practices like bark topping to reduce peat use.
Does Wyevale Nurseries supply plants nationwide?
Yes, we serve customers throughout the UK with extensive wholesale plant supply capabilities for commercial and retail sectors.
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