Frequently Asked Questions
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- Can I buy large trees from Barcham Trees Online?
- Is it true that small trees are more likely to readily establish that larger ones?
- I am not sure where to start with my landscaping project, can Barcham do a site visit?
- I want to plant a Stilted hedge to provide a screen, how do I decide how many trees I need?
- What trees can cope with coastal conditions?
- What is a multistemmed tree?
- What is a feathered tree?
- What is the difference between an Evergreen and Deciduous tree?
- What does it mean if a tree is clear stemmed or standard?
- I don't know anything about trees, where do I start in my selection?
- How big is a Small, Medium, Large and Instant tree?
- Do I need to stake/secure the tree(s) once planted?
- How do I order from Barcham Trees online?
- I have just had my tree(s) delivered from Barcham Online and wanted to store them for a few days prior planting, is this ok?
- How will I know when my tree order will be delivered?
- When is it best to order my trees?
- I have placed an order with Barcham Trees Online, how will the order be delivered?
- How will I know if my order has been processed online by Barcham?
- I have placed an order with Barcham Trees Online, when will the order be delivered?
- I have an extremely clay soil, do I need to do anything special to prepare the pit for planting?
- When I have dug my hole for planting, do I need to back fill with new topsoil or the soil that has been removed?
- Do I need to stake/secure the tree(s) once planted?
- I have just completed an order with Barcham and am waiting for my tree(s) to be delivered, do I need stakes?
- Should I keep the base of my tree free of grass?
- My evergreen tree is losing its leaves, should I be concerned?
- Can I use a garden sprinkler to water my tree(s)?
- Can I over-water my trees?
- Should I carry on watering after it has rained?
- I have planted my tree(s) successfully during the April to September period, how much do I need to irrigate?
- I have seen people using irrigation tubes when planting trees, what do you recommend?
- I am about to plant my Barcham tree(s), do I need to tease the roots prior to planting?
- Do I need to stake my trees? If so how do I do it?
- When is the best time of year to plant trees?
- Can Barcham plant my trees?
- Do you remove the container to plant?
- How do I find out how big the canopy of a tree will be at maturity?
- I want to plant a Stilted hedge to provide a screen, how do I decide how many trees I need?
- How big is a 45L container?
- How big are the containers that the trees come in?
- I am browsing through your website and have found a tree that I would like, how do I find out if it is available?
- I have an enquiry regarding a tree that is not listed on your website?
- Do Barcham offer a site visit service?
- Can Barcham help with choosing the right tree for a project?
- What trees can cope with coastal conditions?
- How do I find out how big the canopy of a tree will be at maturity?
- A project requires some large trees in big volume, do you offer a contract grow service?
- How tall are the trees in relation to their girth size?
- How big is a 45L container?
- What is the difference between a Standard and a Heavy Standard?
- What does the British Standard for specifying trees mean?
- I have just had my trees delivered, do I need stakes to secure my trees following planting?
- How long can the trees remain in their containers post delivery?
- Do Barcham Trees offer a planting service?
- How much should trees be watered post-planting?
- I am about to plant my trees, do I need to take the container off?
- How big are the containers that the trees come in?




