5 locations
We grow at 5 sites in the Netherlands and Portugal.
500.000 whips per year. Ready to grow.
Straight whips that—thanks to container cultivation—immediately continue growing in your nursery.
For a good whip, everything revolves around strong roots, good shape and good rooting.
1000+ sorts
Our assortment continues to grow; we supply what you ask for.
8.5+ million
Millions of cuttings, whips, P9s and shrubs leave our nursery each year.
What makes a Batouwe whip unique?
What growers appreciate is our high quality. Whips with a straight trunk that almost without exception establish quickly. Because they are delivered in pots, transplanting does not stress the plant. This gives a head start in growth.
Mother plants
Batouwe uses its own mother plants for cuttings. We know the origin of every cutting, allowing us to focus directly on quality.
Growing conditions
A whip or cutting in top condition requires top-level growing conditions. In our high-end propagation greenhouses, we produce nearly 500,000 homogeneous, strong, and well-hardened whip cuttings annually.
Wide assortment
We propagate and grow whips of more than 850 true-to-type avenue and ornamental tree species. We can deliver them year-round because they are all individually potted.
Distinctive
Our whips are always perfectly straight because we stake them. They have no roots curling around the pot, but quickly form a strong root ball thanks to the slotted pots we use.
Want to know how we grow at Batouwe?
Committed to
You recognize a Batouwe whip in your nursery—and in your return.
This is how we grow
Batouwe grows a wide assortment tailored to your needs and demands. Our detailed knowledge of plant material, the craftsmanship, skills in cutting and grafting and devoted care in the nursery make Batouwe a unique propagation company. Our whips stand out. They are strong and healthy and, thanks to the attention they have received, ready to continue growing in your nursery.
"Besides quality, we also look at price and environment; at Batouwe, everything is perfectly in order."
Gary Auray, Pepinieres du Val D'Erdre
BATOUWE PROVIDES GROWERS CERTAINTY
At Batouwe, we leave nothing to chance. Everything has to be right. Products, people, service and price.
Everything must be spot-on, so you only receive the best products at a fair price. You can always count on our team of experienced and specialised professionals. We are here for your success.
WIDE AND HIGH-QUALITY ASSORTMENT, SUITABLE FOR EVERY NEED
RELIABLE ORIGIN FROM OUR OWN NURSERY
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, HIGH QUALITY, UNIQUE CRAFTSMANSHIP
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Our products
High quality for maximum result
5.5 million cuttings per year. Ready to grow.
Thanks to strong, well-rooted and hardened cuttings, you immediately have an advantage in cultivation.
A P9 Today. Ready for Sale Tomorrow.
With Batouwe’s P9s, you’ll reach your sales sizes faster. That’s a gain every season.
500.000 whips per year. Ready to grow.
Straight whips that—thanks to container cultivation—immediately continue growing in your nursery.
High-quality standard trees grown in-house.
You determine the trunk thickness and height of the trees you desire.
Premium evergreen shrubs and hedging plants. Ready for your growth.
The shrubs and hedging plants from Batouwe are well-branched and well-rooted, providing a solid foundation.
Growing multi-stems. A craft of its own.
The multi-stems from Batouwe have a long history behind them and a healthy future ahead.
Let your yield grow!
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Whips - Frequently Asked Questions
What would you like to know?
How does Batouwe propagate?
We propagate from seeds, cuttings and grafts.
For whom does Batouwe grow whips?
Most whips are sold to growers who use them for further cultivation in open ground or containers.
Why does Batouwe use slotted pots and an Airpot-U system?
We do this to achieve maximum root development. This prevents roots from curling around the pot and encourages natural root growth. We believe a good root system is the foundation of the future plant.
When will I get the best results?
If planted in autumn before the wet season starts, the whip will already start rooting and can be staked, which benefits labor distribution for the grower. When a whip goes into winter well-rooted, spring growth is better.
What sizes and pot sizes are Batouwe whips available in?
Depending on the species, we deliver whips from approx. 30-40 cm up to 200-250 cm. Pot sizes range from very small (e.g., 1L) to larger pots like C20 (20L).
How does Batouwe deliver whips?
Preferably in pallet boxes. Longer whips (200-250 cm) are packed in whip boxes. We remove the slotted pot to prevent stem damage and save you work.
When can a whip be planted?
The best results come when whips are planted between late August and mid-October, while the soil is still warm and root activity is ongoing. In other words, before the whip stops growing. We also have species that we recommend planting in March due to frost.