The Big Plant Nursery

The Big Plant Nursery When you're looking for planting ideas and need advice or perhaps an instant solution, a trip to the Big Plant Nursery can help.

The Big Plant Nursery is the place to visit when you’re looking for exceptional plants, ideas and advice as well as large specimen plants, trees and instant screening solutions. Set up by Award Winning Creative Landscape Co. our unique plant nursery is always full of fresh ideas, inspiring plants and solutions for every garden. You'll find an extensive range of plants and people who provide expert

advice and a range of associated services at all times of the year. We specialise in semi mature trees and plants that provide instant impact, screening and privacy, as well as ranges of smaller, complementary, seasonal interest plants suitable for every garden. Our standard stock list includes evergreen and deciduous trees, hedging, shrubs and climbers as well as living screens, bamboo, hardy exotics and topiary. Our horticulturalists are on hand to provide you with individual help and advice when making your selection, and our delivery, planting and landscape services combine to offer all the help you may need.

Sorbus ulleungensis ‘Olympic Flame’ (rowan) is a small, ornamental tree with strong wildlife value. It tolerates urban p...
07/06/2026

Sorbus ulleungensis ‘Olympic Flame’ (rowan) is a small, ornamental tree with strong wildlife value. It tolerates urban pollution well, making it an excellent choice for smaller or built-up spaces. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and features glossy green foliage that remains attractive throughout the growing season, before turning striking shades of fiery orange and red in autumn. In autumn, it produces abundant berries that are highly attractive to birds. A popular choice for smaller, urban gardens.

05/06/2026

One of our favourites Cornus kousa 'Milky Way' (Flowering Dogwood). This is a real statement/feature tree. Large cream coloured petal-like bracts smoother the tree in June creating an unmistakable display, resulting in strawberry like fruits that appear alongside beautiful autumn colour. Height and spread 4-8 metres. Plant in moist but well drained, sunny/partial shade position.

Cornus × rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink' is off to her new home. If you have purchased one of our big plants or trees then o...
04/06/2026

Cornus × rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink' is off to her new home. If you have purchased one of our big plants or trees then our convenient and economical delivery service is here to help. It covers a 15 mile radius around Reading, Berkshire, we are also happy to discuss delivery options for locations further afield. (Please note, this photo was taken before the tree was carefully wrapped and protected for the journey).

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/shrubs/cornus-x-rutgersensis-stellar-pink/

03/06/2026

Our team are always working hard behind the scenes, as are the bees, to keep the nursery looking inspirational and the plants in the best condition. Pop down to pick up some summer colour for your garden, we are open seven days a week.

02/06/2026

As our climate shifts, choosing plants that can withstand both drought and periods of intense rainfall is becoming essential. The Met Office projects that by 2050, London could experience a climate similar to Barcelona; hotter, drier summers and heavier winter downpours.

This means the way we plant has to evolve. The trees we plant now have to be resilient to our current climate as well as our future climate. Here is a selection of hardy exotic trees to plant alongside our native favourites. Read the full article here https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/advice-and-ideas/planting-and-garden-design-tips/planting-for-the-future/

01/06/2026

Philadelphus ‘Belle Etoile’ (Mock Orange). A beautiful flowering plant which is a member of the hydrangea family. Known for its large, showy and highly-scented flowers that bloom in the summertime, it’s relatively easy to care for and does not require much maintenance. A must have addition to your garden this June.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/shrubs/philadelphus-belle-etoile/

Did you know that Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) is a living relic, estimated at over 270 million years old. With its d...
23/05/2026

Did you know that Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair Tree) is a living relic, estimated at over 270 million years old. With its deep roots, it survived both the radiation and devastation from the comet strike which ended the dinosaur era making it the perfect tree for urban planting and climate change resilience.

The leaves are delicately fan shaped, with two leaf blades, appearing in spring a fresh bright green colour. In autumn time, these wonderfully shaped leaves turn a clear and bright golden yellow. Mature height, 17-22m.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/shop/deciduous/ginkgo-biloba/

Get to know our team a little better. Kurt is our Soft Landscaping Installation Manager. He oversees the planting teams ...
22/05/2026

Get to know our team a little better. Kurt is our Soft Landscaping Installation Manager. He oversees the planting teams on our soft landscaping design and builds. He is also the liaison between our plant buyer, consultants and designers.

Originally from the USA, he has brought his horticultural knowledge and soft landscaping skills with him across the pond. Big plants are his passion. He has many years’ experience planting, transplanting and caring for large, established trees as well as extensive estate garden management. His energy, expertise, and passion make him an invaluable part of our team.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/meet-the-team/

21/05/2026

At The Big Plant Nursery, we remain rooted in serious horticulture. Here is why visiting a specialist nursery is the best investment you can make for your garden.

If you need ideas and advice for your garden, the first step is to visit us at The Big Plant Nursery for inspiration where our plant experts are on hand to help seven days a week.

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/blog/why-your-garden-deserves-a-specialist-nursery/

We are celebrating World Bee Day today to raise awareness of the vital role bees play in pollinating our food and sustai...
20/05/2026

We are celebrating World Bee Day today to raise awareness of the vital role bees play in pollinating our food and sustaining healthy ecosystems. Visit us at the nursery where our team is on hand seven days a week to help you select plants that will encourage pollinators to your garden.

We can all help bees by planting nectar rich flowers across the seasons, avoiding pesticides, providing water, and leaving some wild spaces for nesting.

Address

Wargrave Road
Reading
RG109PN

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441189341757

Website

https://www.thebigplantnursery.com/

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