All the trees we’re giving out are native UK trees. You can choose from:

• Spindle
• Wayfaring tree
• Guelder rose
• Crab apple
• Mountain ash
• Hawthorn
• Hazel
• Field maple
• Wild cherry
• Silver birch

The trees are all native species and they will be in the form of ‘bare-root whips’ between 60-90 cm high.

Trees in the Garden Giveaway are limited to two per household.

Small gardens are generally suitable for one or two small trees, usually near the boundary. They provide a point of interest and dimension to a closed off space. But be careful not to plant your tree too close to yours or your neighbour’s houses.

Spindle, wayfaring tree and guelder rose are best for smaller gardens.

A medium garden gives you more freedom in tree choice and lessens the impact of shade from any one tree. At this scale, you have the possibility of experimenting with a combination of trees, as well as planting larger trees.

Crab apple, mountain ash, hawthorn, hazel and silver birch are all great options for a medium garden.

Larger gardens offer you the chance to plant a good mixture of trees. These trees can become very big in time and may live for hundreds of years, so planning ahead is crucial.

Field maple, silver birch and wild cherry are best suited to larger gardens.

The best time to plant a tree is between October and mid January (preferably before Christmas). As these trees are ‘bare roots’ they should be planted as soon as possible after receiving them.

In most gardens, you won’t need to protect your tree.

But if your garden is open to the countryside, a spiral and a cane can help protect from rabbit damage. If deer or muntjac are regular visitors to your garden, you’ll need a 1.2m guard and stake to protect your tree. These are readily available to order online or through local tree nurseries.

When you order your tree online, you’ll be able to choose a collection timeslot and location that suits you.

Trees will be ready for collection from our local distributors from Thursday 30 November until Sunday 3 December 2023.

Please keep a record of your confirmation email for when you collect your tree.

If you have other question which haven’t been answered here, please email lucy@internationaltreefoundation.org.