Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Mature Trees & Landscaping in Scarborough
Established in 1975, Wykeham Mature Plants is a specialist nursery located in North Yorkshire, offering mature trees, shrubs, and hedging plants to private and commercial clients. Our 150-acre site, part of the historic Dawnay Estates, benefits from a frost pocket climate that produces hardy plants free from imported diseases. We are Plant Healthy certified and pride ourselves on expert horticultural knowledge accumulated over 40+ years. Our services include site visits, tailored planting advice, and professional planting solutions with a three-year guarantee on stock planted by our team. We serve clients across the UK, from Manchester to Newcastle, with nationwide delivery options.Our Victorian walled garden showcases our premium plants, and our team of experienced horticulturists provides comprehensive aftercare guidance. We combine traditional growing methods with modern techniques to ensure plant quality and customer satisfaction. Our commitment to excellence was recognised in 2018 with the Royal Agricultural Society of England's Bledisloe Gold Medal. We support local communities through donations and educational initiatives while maintaining sustainable practices across our operations.
Services
Instant hedging
Mature trees
Shrubs
Planting services
Site visits
Screening plants
Container grown plants
Aftercare guidance
Trade supplies
Delivery options
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- 40+ years' experience in mature plant cultivation and landscaping
- Expert horticulturists with nationwide project expertise
- Plant Healthy certified growing and trading practices
- Nationwide delivery with specialist handling for large plants
- Comprehensive three-year guarantee on professional planting
Associations and certifications
- Plant Healthy
What people say
Instant privacy
Second to none service
Transformed areas
Professional team
Excellent aftercare
Services
Instant hedging
Our Wykeham Laurel Blocks provide immediate privacy and greenery for residential and commercial properties. These pre-formed hedging units create instant impact with mature foliage that requires minimal establishment time. Ideal for creating boundaries, unsightly views, or enhancing security around properties.
Mature trees
We supply fully established trees in various species and sizes for immediate landscape transformation. Our container-grown specimens ensure year-round planting viability and instant visual impact. Perfect for garden makeovers, commercial developments, and memorial plantings requiring mature presence.
Planting services
Our expert team provides comprehensive planting solutions including site assessment, mechanical preparation, and precise positioning of large specimens. With over 25 years' average experience, our horticulturists guarantee proper planting techniques and offer three-year aftercare support for client-planted stock.
Site visits
We offer professional site assessments to recommend optimal plant selections based on soil conditions, light exposure, and project requirements. Our consultants provide tailored advice for both small gardens and large-scale developments across the UK, with follow-up aftercare guidance.
Aftercare guidance
Comprehensive care instructions are provided for all plantings, including watering schedules, fertilisation requirements, and pruning techniques. We offer ongoing support throughout the establishment period and provide detailed written guidance at the time of planting.
Questions
What types of plants do you specialise in?
We specialise in mature trees, shrubs, and instant hedging solutions including our popular Wykeham Laurel Blocks. Our stock includes both evergreen and deciduous varieties suitable for various landscaping needs.
Do you offer planting services?
Yes, we provide professional planting services with a three-year guarantee on our stock. Our experienced team handles everything from small garden schemes to large commercial projects.
Are your plants guaranteed?
All plants planted by our team come with a three-year guarantee. We also provide detailed aftercare instructions to ensure successful establishment of client-planted stock.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we deliver our mature plants across the UK using specialist handling methods to ensure plant safety during transit.
What is Plant Healthy certification?
Plant Healthy certification confirms our adherence to strict biosecurity standards in growing, trading, and managing plants to prevent disease spread and maintain biodiversity.
Can I visit your nursery?
Our nursery in Scarborough is open Monday-Friday 9:30AM-4PM. We recommend booking appointments for specialist advice to ensure availability of the right consultants.
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