Coles Brochure 2018-19 (sample)

TREES & SHRUBS For UK Commercial & Amenity Planting 2018/19 1

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COLES NURSERIES Coles Nurseries, now in its 105th year James Coles and Sons (Nurseries) Ltd of trading, was established in 1913 are the UK’s largest grower of trees and by James Coles (the current James Coles’ shrubs for the amenity and commercial great-grandfather) with the purchase markets. Based in the East Midlands, of an 8 acre site in Evington, Leicester. we supply stock nationwide via our own Joined by his sons William and Fred delivery vehicles to clients including in 1917 and 1921 respectively, the landscapers, garden designers, wholesale company was initially required to grow nurseries and local authorities, for projects and supply fruit and vegetables due ranging from new housing developments to the war, with production of nursery and business parks, to show gardens stock kept to a minimum. After the war, and plants for private projects. the company was able to focus solely on the production of nursery plants We operate across 7 production sites, and soon became known as a high-end totalling 600 acres, giving us the retail nursery. capacity to grow more than 1.2 million trees and 2.5 million shrubs. Our team of The company continued operations in this over 100 staff grow, care for and supply way until after World War II when William these plants with a wealth of knowledge and Fred, now running the company, and experience; we’re proud to say that decided to move fully into the production over 50% of our staff have been here for of wholesale plants. Over the following more than ten years, many having been years the company expanded massively; with the company for over 20 or even acquiring several new sites, hiring 30 years! This means you can be sure we new members of staff and increasing know what we’re doing, and are capable of production capacity exponentially. supplying you with a top quality product and service. 3

WE EMPLOY we own 100 600 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 100 600 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

© Jeremy Costello - Access All Aerials Ltd - www.access-all-aerials.co.uk CASE STUDIES Bicester Village Bicester Village is home to more than 160 boutiques of world- famous brands, as well as restaurants and cafés, located just an hour from London. During September/October 2017 we supplied the new planting material for the site on behalf of customer Land Structure. This contract grow from our own nurseries at Deeping Gate also included 200+ Betula Jacquemontii at a girth of 35+ and climbers. As a standalone job this was the largest supply we have ever been involved in, with 5000+ 5ltr ferns, 1500+ 15ltr Hydrangea and over 500 1.75m tall climbers in 20ltr pots. The overall result is a combination of good, hardy, well coloured bed coverage complemented with mature trees, all of which will develop well in the years ahead. The Triangle - Cambridge Established over 150 years ago, Cambridge Assessment is the University’s international exams group. A major local employer, it carries out leading edge academic and operational research on assessment in education, designing and delivering assessments to over 8 million learners in over 170 countries. Outline planning permission was granted for the new headquarters in March 2015 and construction began in September 2015. In August 2017 we started supplying the nearly 19,000 shrubs and trees needed to populate the gardens for the entire site - from the Rudbeckia hirta ‘Cherry Brandy’ P9s to the 7m Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’ weighing in at 2.5 tonnes!

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IT ALL STARTS WITH AN ENQUIRY…TARTS WITH AN ENQUIRY… IT ALL S 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 600 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. Larger value orders of £5000 (ex VAT) and above are delivered free of charge within the UK mainland. Delivery charges on small orders and those outside 150 mile radius are all POA based on type, number and size of stock and also the postcode of the LEICESTER delivery area. Please be aware that the majority of the 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 EDI-accredited What is the NPS? Training Seminar: The NPS is a simple set of guidelines to help aid the buying NVQ Level 2/QCF 1 unit of plants. Using standardised sizes, forms and measures allows for a clear understanding of what to specify, and 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 What is the NPS course? 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 completed form to us to book your place. Successful candidates will gain: 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 | [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