Trebrown Nurseries® is Britain's foremost forestry tree nursery specialising in the largest collection of native trees ever to be grown anywhere in Britain. Primarily to supply conservation and re-wilding projects within the south-west region. Where we, where possible, select wild trees from the south-west for the south-west. We can supply outside our region, within the British mainland, but generally expect nurseries in other regions to do that. This collection is also the most important in terms of rare species, with some species being grown under special licence.
Founded in 2004 by Phil Markey as an exotic plant and palm nursery in Cornwall, Trebrown Nurseries has since turned its attention to the production of native and commercial forestry trees for planting.
Phil's fascination with trees began at an early age, and whilst still at school he had already developed an extensive knowledge of European tree identification, before going on to graduate with a BSc in Natural Science, majoring in botany and specialising in the trees of the world. His early career was spent working for private forestry companies before gaining further qualifications as a Mountain Leader and the Royal Geographical Society's Off-site Safety Management qualification.
Over the past 30 years Phil has led scientific expeditions through 66 countries, visiting some of the world's most remote wilderness regions. During this time he has worked alongside botanical researchers from Kew, the New York Botanical Garden and many other research institutions worldwide. In recognition of his expedition achievements he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (F.R.G.S.).
The nursery still offers a small selection of exotic species, listed in their own section of the website, together with a range of tree fern spores. Alongside these, our main catalogue includes the native trees and shrubs of south-west England, together with a dedicated section for commercial FRM forestry trees.
We supply both wholesale and retail customers, including foresters, farmers, schools, gardeners and community groups. Our particular speciality is supporting conservation and rewilding projects, helping to conserve many exceptionally rare native species as part of their long-term recovery programmes across the south-west.
The nursery remains a family-run business, where we continue to pride ourselves on providing good service backed by traditional standards of quality.
We produce by far the widest range of native trees ever offered by a UK nursery. Most are propagated from our own registered south-west provenance seed stands and orchards, while additional seed is collected under licence from conservation sites across the south-west. This unique collection includes many exceptionally rare native species that have never previously been available commercially. Every tree we produce is fully traceable from seed source to planting site, with plant passports accompanying every consignment to ensure complete traceability.
Our principal forestry stock is produced as bare-root whips, lifted and dispatched during the autumn and winter planting season. We also grow our entire range as cell-grown trees. Because the root plug remains intact during planting, cell-grown trees establish more reliably and can be planted throughout the year. Establishment rates are typically up to 20% higher than those of bare-root stock. Cell-grown trees are available to purchase year-round through our website.
Plant supplier certificates are provided for forestry trees in accordance with the Forestry Reproductive Material Regulations 2002 (FRM).
Trebrown Nurseries specialises in supplying trees and plants suitable for the Countryside Stewardship scheme. If you are applying for a grant, we can help select the appropriate plants for your project. Simply let us know which grant you are applying for, the length of hedge or area of land to be planted, and your location, and we will prepare a quotation tailored to your requirements.
Trading Name: Trebrown Nurseries – Phil Markey
Registered Office: Trebrown Farm, Horningtops, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 3PU.
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VAT Reg: GB881204732
Plant Passport: GB60343
Director: Mr. Phil Markey BSc. F.R.G.S
