Tree Gift Wrapping Service
Why not make your tree gift even
more special by using our gift wrapping service. This includes one of our
handmade drawstring 'ecobags' made out of 100% biodegradable materials, a gift
tag with optional gift message and a planting and aftercare booklet. All of this
for just £2.00 per tree.
B/R (Bare Root) - The traditional way to buy deciduous trees and shrubs. Perfect for planting between November and March.
R/B (Root Ball) - The traditional way to buy evergreen trees and shrubs. The plants are kept in their own soil, making them ideal to transplant between November and March.
C/G (Container Grown) - A very convenient way to buy trees and shrubs, already rooted in their pots, they can be planted all year round. Sizes given in litres.
H/S (Half standard) - Half standard trees are 2-3 years old and have a clear stem of 1.25-1.5m with a bushy head of branches. The total height from the ground is usually 1.8-2.4m (6-8ft).
B (Bush) - Bush trees are 2-3 years old and have a clear stem of 0.8-1m with a bushy head of branches. The total height from the ground is usually 1.5-1.8m (5-6ft).
Maiden (Feathered tree) - A good, well-defined prominent leader running straight up through the young tree. Perfect for training into a half standard, standard or fan-trained tree. Sizes given in cm's.
Multi-stemmed - A tree with two or more main stems
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Aucuba 'Golden King' (Spotted Laurel)
Bold splashes of gold variegation. (Evergreen)
Common Name: Spotted Laurel
Latin Name: Aucuba japonica Golden King
Soil: Any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)
Position: Full sun or partial shade
Flowering period/colour: April to May/
Insignificant dark-purple flowers
Hardiness: Fully hardy
Eventual height/ spread: 2.5m/2.5m
Special features: Bold splashes of gold variegation.
Evergreen variegated shrub very similar to Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia, but with even more striking variegation on the leaves . A male variety of the Aucuba family . A shade loving plant which will thrive in any soil or situation. Good coastal plant. Drought tolerant.
This Aucuba plant is supplied in a 2-3 litre container suitable for planting all year round.
Examples of our 2-3 litre Aucuba plants can be seen to the left. Please note that sizes may vary slightly depending on the time of year.
All of our trees and shrubs are grown in the UK to the highest standard. Every order comes complete with planting instructions and a guide to looking after your purchase.
Please see our Delivery page for current dispatch times.
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