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Barcham is awarded the Environmental Standard ISO14001

August 30th 2019

Over the last twelve months the management team at Barcham has set itself the aim of ISO14001 accreditation. We have looked at all levels within our business in terms of environmental aspects and impacts and set ourselves...

What trees should be planted to combat climate change & furthermore what can I plant instead of Oak?

August 07th 2019

With a much needed government ban on Quercus (Oak) imports coming in a few weeks ago, UK home production of Oak will soon be sold out in larger sizes. Oak Processionary Moth is unfortunately in the UK and will spread alar...

Our last chance to protect the mighty Oak ....

A plea to all specifiers and buyers of trees from Mike Glover, Managing Director at Barcham Trees Plc ..... "A recent trip to Holland underlined the devastation that can be caused by Oak Processionary Moth in only a...

Styrax japonicus June Snow

Styrax japonicus June Snow is a new tree we have added to our list this year and what a beauty it is! ‘June Snow’ is well named for its numerous white snowdrop like flowers which are in full display from the b...

Why do my evergreens look sad in Spring?

April 25th 2019

The last time evergreens produced new leaves was in July so they have had to endure 9 months of wind, rain, hail, snow and drier than normal conditions over that period. A leaf is a transitory thing, the workhorse of a pl...

Good News!

April 15th 2019

We have just heard that our renewal for our Royal Warrant from His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales has been awarded for the next five years, taking us to the 31st March 2025. We remain very proud to achieve this award....

In times of uncertainty, you can count on Barcham.

March 28th 2019

During these times of uncertainty one thing you can put your faith in is Barcham’s commitment to Bio Security. As part of our work to gain accreditation for ISO 14001, Bio Security has been an integral part of our E...

Tilia cordata Winter Orange

January 09th 2019

We have just lifted our next crop of Tilia cordata Winter Orange for containerization into our 55lt, 65lt and 100lt patented Light Pots. This rare but beautiful tree is very scarce in the trade at these sizes and they hav...

Fantastic autumn colour today at Barcham!

November 14th 2018

This autumn has been superb for autumn colour at the nursery. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer so often goes yellow but this year it is going a stunning red. This sustained display will go on for the rest of November, long af...

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