Coles Brochure 2017-18 Sample

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COLES NURSERIES Coles Nurseries was established in 1913 for the amenity and commercial markets. by James Coles (the current James Coles’ Based in the East Midlands, we supply great-grandfather) with the purchase of stock nationwide via our own delivery an eight acre site in Evington, Leicester. vehicles to clients including landscapers, Joined by his sons William and Fred in garden designers, wholesale nurseries 1917 and 1921 respectively, the company and local authorities, for projects ranging was initially required to grow and supply from new housing developments and fruit and vegetables due to the War, with business parks, to show gardens and production of Nursery stock kept to a plants for private individuals. minimum. After the War, the company was able to focus solely on the production We operate across seven production of nursery plants and soon become sites totalling more than 500 acres, known as a high-end retail nursery. giving us the capacity to grow more than 1.2 million trees and 2.5 million shrubs. The company continued operations in Our team of over 100 staff grow, care for this way until after World War II, when and supply these plants with a wealth of William and Fred, now running the knowledge and experience; we’re proud company, decide to move fully into to say that over 50% of our staff have the production of wholesale plants. been employed for more than ten years, Over the following years the Company many having been with the company expanded massively; acquiring several for over twenty or even thirty years! This new sites, hiring new members of staff means you can be sure we know what and increasing production capacity we’re doing, and are capable of supplying exponentially. you with a top quality product and service. James Coles and Sons (Nurseries) Ltd are the UK’s largest grower of trees and shrubs 3

WE EMPLOY we own 100 500 MEMBERS OF STAFF WE TAKE ACRES OF LAND 1.5 MILLION WE HOLD CUTTINGS ANNUALLY FOR PROPAGATION 1.2 MILLION trees and 2.5 million shrubs we operate across seven production sites we are the Largest grower of trees and shrubs in the uk we replant 150,000 young trees each season 4

WE EMPLOY we own 100 500 MEMBERS OF STAFF WE TAKE ACRES OF LAND 1.5 MILLION WE HOLD CUTTINGS ANNUALLY FOR PROPAGATION 1.2 MILLION trees and 2.5 million shrubs we operate across seven production sites we are the Largest grower of trees and shrubs in the uk we replant 150,000 young trees each season 5

CASE STUDIES King Richard III Visitor Centre - Leicester We have had the pleasure of completing work in the central courtyard garden of Leicester’s King Richard III Visitor Centre. One of the ideas behind the new garden design was to link it to the gardens of Leicester Cathedral across the road and choose plants that were relevent to the king. In one bed - an obvious choice - it was decided to plant some white roses with yellow broom. Since medieval times the white rose has been the symbol of the House of York of which Richard Plantagenet was the last king. Case Study: Bentley Park - Doncaster MBC Bentley Park was first opened in 1923 having been financed through the Bentleys Miners Welfare fund, which reflected the rich mining heritage of the area. Until the late 90’s the park was open and managed as a community resource, but an increase in vandalism and anti-social behaviour resulted in the loss of investment. In 2011 Doncaster Council was awarded £2.5m Heritage Lottery funding to re-open the Pavilion and restore the parks horticultural quality. Coles began to supply the shrubs, trees and herbaceous plants in 2014 as part of a successful tender submission. The images compare the area both 2014/15 and present day.

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IT ALL S IT ALL STARTS WITH AN ENQUIRY…TARTS WITH AN ENQUIRY… Placing an order with Coles Nurseries is easy – but it starts with that all-important initial enquiry. So we’ve tried to make this as easy as possible. The best way to place your enquiry is online at www.colesnurseries.co.uk Our intuitive, fully responsive, web-based ‘Our Products’ portal allows you to make enquiries against up-to-date stock figures, directly from your desktop computer or tablet device. Even smartphone users can access full details of our product range and stock levels. After simply creating your online account, login and away you go! Our dedicated sales team will personally process your quotation and – depending on the size of the enquiry – respond within a maximum of 3 working days, with full details of how to proceed to the next stage: placing an order. Alternatively, you can call our sales team on (0116) 2412115. FRESHLY DISPATCHED… We are fully committed to providing you with only the freshest, highest quality plants – this is very important to us. In order to maintain these levels, and to ensure our stock arrives at its final destination in the best possible condition, it takes us around 3 days to search our 500 acres of land to find the very best plants for you. DELIVERY Stock for every order is collated at our central head office site in Thurnby, where your plants are carefully loaded on to one of our lorries for delivery straight to you. Collection is also available, by prior arrangement. Free delivery on all orders of £750 (ex. VAT) within 150 mile radius of Leicester.* £65 (ex. VAT) within 150 mile radius of Leicester* on all orders below £750 (ex. VAT). Larger value orders of £5000 (ex VAT) and above are delivered free of charge within the UK mainland. LEICESTER *for delivery charges outside this distance all are POA based on type, number and size of stock and also the postcode of the delivery area. Please be aware that the majority of deliveries are carried out by articulated or rigid vehicles so appropriate access is required. All deliveries are to kerbside only. 8 8

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NATIONAL PLANT SPECIFICATION (NPS) An What is the NPS? EDI-accredited The NPS is a simple set of guidelines to help aid the buying Training Seminar: of plants. Using standardised sizes, forms and measures NVQ Level 2/QCF allows for a clear understanding of what to specify, and 1 unit what to expect when the plants arrive. The NPS will help you to: • Obtain like for like quotes from a range of suppliers • Accurately plan planting densities and numbers • Estimate handling, transport, storage and planting costs • Reject undersized stock Is the course right for me? The course is perfect for anyone involved in the design, specification, purchasing, handling or management of plants for landscaping schemes. Ideal for: • Landscape Architects and Garden Designers • Grounds Maintenance and Parks Teams • Arboricultural and Horticultural Teams • Greenkeepers and Estate Teams How Can I Apply? Download the National Plant Specification information sheet at http://coles.ltd/nps which What will I gain? includes an application form. Simply return the Successful candidates will gain: completed form to us to book your place. NB places are given on a first come first served basis. • NVQ Level 2/QCF 1 Unit • Confidence when specifying, ordering, handling or maintaining plants • Knowledge of the sizes and forms of trees and shrubs available from UK nurseries • An insight into nursery stock production at James Coles & Sons (Nurseries) Ltd Also available as a CPD accredited presentation. For more information contact us at: T: 0116 241 2115 | [email protected] | www.colesnurseries.co.uk 11

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C CONTENTSONTENTS Bare-root Trees 14 Container-grown Trees 19 Conifers 23 Transplants & Hedging Plants 25 Trees in Containers 26 Fruit Trees 27 Shrubs & Climbers 29 Specimen Shrubs 39 Herbaceous Perennials 44 Bamboos, Grasses & Ferns 47 Roses 49 Sundries 49 Terms & Conditions 50 13

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Sales Enquiries: Tel: 0116 241 2115 | Fax: 0116 243 2311 | [email protected] Customer Liaison: [email protected] General Information: [email protected] Coles Plant Centre: Tel: 0116 241 8394 | Fax: 0116 243 2311 | [email protected] | www.colesplantcentre.co.uk The Nurseries Uppingham Road Thurnby Leicester LE7 9QB Tel: 0116 241 2115 | Fax: 0116 243 2311 | [email protected] www.colesnurseries.co.uk 52