Group    From 1864 

Hillier Nurseries

Categories: Commerce

A family owned company with a tradition in professional horticulture. The largest grower of trees (both field and container grown), in the UK and one of the largest in Europe.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Hillier Nurseries

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