Newey Ltd Launches Butterlees Tree Park: Pioneering Growth and Development in Sustainable Horticulture
Newey Ltd, one of the UK’s largest plant producers and specialist propagators, has today announced a major expansion of its Newlands facility with the development of their new Butterlees Tree Park - a purpose-built site designed to support sustainable, high-volume ornamental tree production.
This new 20-acre development, located directly behind Newey’s existing 22-acre glasshouse site, brings the total production area to 44 acres. Comprising of 10 acres of Tree production, a planned 6 acres of Multispan Polythene structures and the remaining 4 acres for reservoir and associated storage space, all dedicated to ornamental plants. The expansion significantly increases both production capacity and operational efficiency.
Butterlees Tree Park has been designed with sustainability and scale in mind. It will accommodate up to 100,000 container-grown trees, including a wide A–Z range of ornamental varieties and a “Grow Your Own” fruit tree selection featuring apples, pears, cherries, and plums. These trees will serve both retail and wholesale markets.
A key feature of the site is its newly constructed 5,700 cubic meter reservoir, which includes rainwater harvesting capabilities and provides enough water to support peak growing months of July, August, and September. The irrigation system is fully automated, with each tree fed by an individual drip line—ensuring efficient water use and consistent plant quality. The reservoir was part-funded through the Government’s Rural Payment Scheme.
The initial planning for the project began back in 2021, with construction taking place in Autumn 2023 with over £1.2 million worth of investment and opened in June this year. Open days are scheduled for September 2025, offering customers and partners a first look at the new facility.
"The development of Butterlees Tree Park not only enhances our production capabilities but also represents a significant milestone in our commitment to innovation and sustainability. It reinforces our dedication to delivering high-quality ornamental trees to both retail and wholesale markets. The new facility allows us to meet increasing demand while upholding our environmental responsibilities through efficient water use and sustainable practices. For our customers, this means a broader selection of top-tier products, including exclusive plant genetics, ensuring they have access to the very best in horticulture. We're excited to continue our journey of growth and excellence in serving the UK's vibrant plant industry." — Jonathan Marquis, Divisional Director - Wholesale, Newey Ltd.
Newey Ltd is a leading supplier of ornamental plants to high street retailers, DIY chains, and garden centres, and is also a trusted provider of perennial plugs and liners to the UK wholesale grower market. Through its network of breeder partners, Newey offers customers access to new and exclusive plant genetics.
Newey continues to invest in the future of UK horticulture with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and long-term growth. Newey Ltd is part of the Greosn Group, investors in leading brands across fresh produce delivering innovation, sustainability and security.