Tree choice for roadside

CazzieT

Hi,

I'd appreciate advice/views on the choice of two trees that I'd like to plant a few metres apart near a low wall at the edge of our front drive.  The image shows the area in question which looks onto a country lane.  The pittisporum on the right stands several feet forward from the flower bed so is not in the way.  The photo faces north but the wall gets uninterrupted sun from the south.  My initial thoughts are to have a standard hawthorn and a rowan which I hope will fit into the rural landscape, not be too tall and cope with windy conditions.  I intend to buy bare root trees and get them in very soon.  I'm just wondering if the two will be a good choice to pair with each other and any views on species/variety or other considerations would be appreciated.

Fairygirl

I'd say those will be perfect. You'll still get your views, but also some windbreak 
Rowans don't do well in drier conditions, so as long as you keep it well watered and the soil is in good condition, it should be fine. If you're in a reliably wet area, that's easier.  Both will need well watered until properly established. 
Are you leaving all the other planting in? That could have an impact, depending on what it all is  

CazzieT

Thanks for that, Fairygirl    Yes, I'd leave most of the planting in, just take out enough for digging the tree holes.  It's a nice mix of spring and summer plants so should still go well.  We already have a rowan in the back garden that we planted years ago which is now mature and has been very healthy so I hope the same will be true at this spot, with judicious watering.

Fairygirl

Sounds great @CazzieT. There's lots of nice varieties of rowan, but I still love our native one.
I had a nice present of a rowan from the birds some years ago. I thought it would turn out to be the native S. aucuparia, but it produced berries last year for the first time, and it isn't - it's a cashmiriana, or a slight cross with something else pale, as the berries are white with the tiniest hint of pink. Lovely   

CazzieT

How lovely! 

Fairygirl

I had to move from round by the shed as it had got some damage to the trunk, but I'm pleased it has a better site now 

februarysgirl

When our council plants trees along roadsides they frequently use rowans.

CazzieT

Having decided to go for a hawthorn and rowan, I now have the job of finding a supplier which isn't easy.  I have seen a few online but mostly in containers (as are ones from local nurseries, with not many specimens to choose from) whilst I would prefer bare root.  If anyone can recommend a good online supplier who can deliver to Yorkshire, I'd be grateful.  At the moment, I'm combing through different ones and seeing what sorts of reviews they get, if any!

Fairygirl

I doubt you'll get bare root of those easily, apart from hedging suppliers and it would be expensive to get just one specimen. 

This is a highly regarded supplier. You could ask about bare root, but it's very near the end of the season for bare root anyway
https://www.pippintrees.co.uk/

Bee witched

Hi @CazzieT,

I've had 6 trees from these guys in the last few years, all have been good.
I've just ordered an alder from them for a damp area.

https://www.mailordertrees.co.uk/collections/ornamental-trees

Not expensive for delivery either.

Good luck with your new trees.

Bee x

CazzieT

Excellent, thank you, Bee, I'll check them out!