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Prunus Ivensii

Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree

Common Name: Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Ivensii'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/4mSpecial features: Pure white spring flowers that cover the weeping branches in a cloud of floral snowThe 'Ivensii' is a highly desirable weeping tree which features a pendulous framework that is covered in pure white flowers in early spring. The delicate flowers open from pale pink buds and they carry the most delightfully sweet almond scent. The foliage is vibrant green and the ovate leaves have finely serrated edges; the leaves turn to a crisp yellow-orange colour before falling in autumn. Even after all the leaves have fallen, the delicate weeping framework can still be appreciated in winter - particularly when its hanging branches are topped with snow. This tree is a great asset to the smaller garden. 

Prunus Maackii

Manchurian Cherry Tree

Common Name: Manchurian Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Maackii'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ White Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Highly attractive cinnamon coloured peeling bark and white flowers The 'Maackii' is a true rival for the highly popular ‘Tibetica’ as it features glowing cinnamon-coloured bark that peels away as the tree matures. The bark is highly recognisable due to its glossy bronzed coating, and as the tree matures the bark becomes fissured and rugged. The flowers are also of great interest and these arrive in spring; the small white flowers are sweetly scented and open in racemes all over the tree in May. The leaves are of the typical prunus shape, with a vivid green colour and slightly serrated edges. The ornamental bark of this tree makes it the perfect choice for winter interest; a great all-rounder.

Prunus serrula Tibetica

Birch Bark Cherry Tree

Prunus serrula 'Tibetica', or Birch Bark Cherry as it is commonly known, is a tree that is prized for its ornamental red-brown bark. This tree also boasts willow-like leaves and small, cherry-like fruits. This really is a fantastic tree for year-round interest, as the deep mahogany-coloured bark glistens throughout all seasons. The bark, which peels away in bands with age, makes a really attractive feature in winter as the deep coppery-brown colour stands out in a sleeping winter garden. This is, of course, a flowering cherry tree, so it does have a blossom is spring: the flowers are small, white in colour and are present in April. The bark is by far the most notable feature of this tree, so this is not the choice if you’re after a profusely flowering tree. The deep green leaves are willow-like and cover the tree in spring, summer, before turning yellow in autumn. Autumn also sees the arrival of the small, cherry-like fruits, which are a great natural bird feeder.   This handsome tree was the worthy winner of the RHS' Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 2002, but it was first introduced to the UK back in 1908 by Ernest Wilson. Wilson brought the Tibetan cherry tree over from China and it has been a popular choice since its arrival. This tree needs a sunny spot in the garden for it to really thrive. We would strongly recommend planting it alongside the stunning Betula ‘Snow Queen’, so that the glistening white bark of the ‘Snow Queen’ can contrast beautifully with the deep mahogany sheen of the ‘Tibetica’. This tree also works well when planted as a lawn specimen and, to really set it off in winter, you could add lights to the tree and enjoy the glossy bark being highlighted by the twinkle of the lights. Common Name: Birch Bark Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus serrula 'Tibetica'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Beautiful polished mahogany-like bark.

Pyracantha Golden Charmer

Firethorn Golden Charmer

Common Name: Firethorn Golden Charmer Latin Name: Pyracantha 'Golden Charmer’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Summer/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m Special features: Bright orange berries that appear in autumn The 'Golden Charmer' is a delightful evergreen shrub which adds colour to your garden all year round. In summer, pretty white flowers appear in clusters and these contrast beautifully with the dark green leaves. The summer flowers later become glossy berries: these are bright orange in colour and last from autumn through until winter. This spiny firethorn is perfect for planting in a border and it’s a great choice for attracting wildlife.  

Pyracantha Mohave

Firethorn Mohave

Common Name: Firethorn MohaveLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Mohave'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: White/SpringHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: Clusters of orange-red berries in autumnThe 'Mohave' is a thorny evergreen shrub which makes a fantastic hedge or screen. The glossy leaves are ovate and dark-green all year round; these are accompanied by sprays of white flowers in spring, which are replaced by lustrous red berries in autumn. The spiny branches of this bushy shrub make it a great intruder deterrent.

Pyracantha Orange Glow

Firethorn Orange Glow

Common Name: Firethorn Orange GlowLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Glossy orange berries appear in autumn. The 'Orange Glow' firethorn is an upright evergreen shrub which features sprays of small white flowers that appear in summer. The delicate flowers contrast well with the glossy, dark-green leaves that hold all year round. In autumn, bright orange berries appear and these add a burst of colour to the shrub. This Firethorn makes a fantastic hedge and its thorny branches make it ideal for keeping intruders out.

Pyracantha Red Column

Firethorn Red Column

Common Name: Firethorn Red Column Latin Name: Pyracantha coccinea Red Column Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/4mSpecial features: Bright red autumn berries which appear in clusters all over the shrubThe 'Red Column' is an outstanding shrub which makes a fantastic evergreen hedge or screen. The leaves are ovate and dark green in colour and they are accompanied by small white flowers in spring. Come autumn, the flowers transform into glossy red berries which appear in clusters all over the shrub. This hardy firethorn can tolerate a range of harsh conditions, including shaded and costal positions. The dense, thorny habit of the ‘Red Column’ makes it an ideal hedge for keeping intruders out. 

Pyracantha Saphyr Orange Cadange

Firethorn Sapyhr Orange

Common Name: Firethorn Sapyhr Orange Latin Name: Pyracantha Saphyr Orange ‘Cadange’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 2.5/ 2.5m Special features: Delicate white flowers followed by glossy orange berries The Saphyr Orange is a bold and hardy shrub that features glossy green leaves, which are held on spiny branches. In late spring, a profusion of single white flowers hang in clusters: the pretty are later followed by bright orange berries, which appear in autumn and last until winter. This firethorn is great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The ‘Saphyr Orange’ is a compact shrub it is perfect for a planting in a mixed border, bed or next to a sunny wall.

Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge Cadrou

Firethorn Saphyr Rouge

Common Name: Firethorn Saphyr Rouge Latin Name: Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge ‘Cadrou’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m Special features: Glossy red berries, perfect for attracting wildlife The 'Cadrou' is a wonderful choice for year-round interest. It features narrow leaves, held on spiny branches, that are dark green in colour with a glossy shine to them. In May, single white flowers appear and these are later followed by attractive berries: glowing red berries appear in clusters in autumn, and these are usually around until winter. The berries are a great bird feeder and the flowers are perfect for the bees, so the 'Cadrou' is an ideal choice for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Pyracantha Soleil d'Or

Firethorn Soleil d'Or

Common Name: Firethorn Soleil d'OrLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Soleil d'Or'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: Buttery-yellow berries that appear in autumnThe 'Soleil d'Or' firethorn is an evergreen shrub which is upright in habit and has a dense, thorny nest of branches - making it the perfect hedge for keeping intruders out. The elliptic, waxy, dark-green leaves add interest all year round and they are accompanied by clusters of small white flowers in early summer. Come autumn, further interest is added when sprays of buttery-yellow berries cover the shrub. This hardy firethorn will tolerate a wide range of conditions.

Salix alba Chermesina

Scarlet Willow Tree

Common Name: Scarlet WillowLatin Name: Salix alba 'Chermesina'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 17m/10mSpecial features: Scarlet stems that give great winter interest.The 'Chermerina', also known as the 'Britzensis', is a scarlet variety of the popular white willow. This tree features bright red young shoots that hold narrow lanceolate leaves that are mid-green in colour. Further interest is added in spring when the pretty yellow catkins appear. This tree is most valued for its winter appeal as the stems glow with shades of golden orange and red. Plant the Scarlet willow in a medium-large sized garden so that it has the space that it needs to grow and thrive.

Salix alba vitellina

Golden Willow

Common Name: Golden Willow Latin Name: Salix alba var. vitelliana Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 18m/12mSpecial features: Glowing golden stems which give great winter interest.This is an outstanding variety of willow which features highly distinctive golden stems that really stand out in a sleeping winter garden. Slender yellow catkins appear in spring with the new foliage; the leaves are narrowly lanceolate in shape and mid-green over summer, later turning to yellow before falling. When mature, the 'Golden Willow' will have a spreading and bushy habit and can become a real garden focal point. This tree can grow to be fairly large in the right conditions so do ensure that you plant it in a position where it can thrive.

Salix Chrysocoma

Golden Weeping Willow Tree

Salix 'Chrysocoma' or the 'Golden Weeping Willow' as it is also known, is a beautiful, weeping tree which features golden-green leaves and golden bark. The 'Chrysocoma' is a tree that is simply iconic: it is a prominent feature of the British landscape and its gracefully arching branches can be seen draping over rivers up and down the county. This tree features a mass of weeping golden-yellow branches, which form a wonderful dome shape and are covered in swathes of golden-green leaves. The leaves make the most delightful rustling sound when they get hit by a breeze. Yellow catkins appear in April and add further interest to this majestic tree. This highly ornamental tree is also of interest in winter when its rugged golden bark and weeping skeleton are unveiled as the leaves fall. This makes a great structural tree and is also works well as a screening tree. A truly beautiful weeping tree which will become a real asset to your garden.In terms of a planting partner, we think this tree looks great with the striking red colours of the Liquidambar Worplesdon: the vivid autumn colour of the Liquidambar contrasts beautifully with the Salix Chrysocoma. Common Name: Golden Weeping WillowLatin Name: Salix x sepulcralis var. 'Chrysocoma'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/both male and female flowers on the same slender catkins.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 8m/7mSpecial features: Very attractive with a cascade of yellow slender branches that sweep to the ground.

Salix Curly Locks

Pussy Willow Tree

Common Name: Pussy Willow Tree Latin Name: Salix caprea 'Curly Locks'Soil: Any deep, moist soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Slender white, then yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/ 1.5mSpecial features: A beautiful structural tree with its twisting branches and weeping habit. The 'Curly Locks' is a visual delight for any garden, but it’s particularly useful for a smaller garden due to its compact height and spread. This unique tree has so much to offer and its most interesting feature is its contorted branches: the branches are red-orange in colour and they twist outwards and downwards in all directions. The branches hold mid-green curly leaves that are serrated at their edges. Just before the leaves arrive, the small catkins, which first emerge white and mature to yellow, hang from the branches: the fluffy catkins give this tree its common name of 'pussy willow'. Come autumn the leaves turn to shades or orange and brown before falling. 'Curly Locks' is a unique tree which is perfect for the smaller garden: it is great for structural planting and its compact size makes it an ideal choice for a sunny border where space is restricted. Plant this alongside another compact, weeping tree, like the Prunus x subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra', as the two weeping trees will sit together beautifully, yet give you a good contrast too.

Salix Erythroflexuosa

Golden Twisted Willow Tree

Common Name: Golden Twisted Willow TreeLatin Name: Salix 'Erythroflexuosa'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Slender yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m/3mSpecial features: Tortuous reddish stems which stand out while leafless in Winter.A rather unusual plant which has smooth, orange-yellow pendulous branches which are twisted. The branches twirl about amazingly, sometimes seeming to loop the loop. The corkscrew-like branches hold lance-shaped green leaves which fall in the autumn to reveal the contorted skeleton. A great architectural tree which will bring a unique burst of life to your winter garden.

Salix Tortuosa

Corkscrew

Common Name: Corkscrew WillowLatin Name: Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/CatkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Contorted branching, most easily observed in winterSalix 'Tortuosa' also known as dragon's claw willow, has a short trunk and slender, upright stems that soon begin to curl into gentle arcs. The twigs are more noticeably twisted, some of them weeping, and the bright green leaves are slightly curled as well. A weird and wonderful sight in winter when its bare branches form a contorted skeleton.

Taxus baccata Fastigiata Robusta

Yew

Common Name: YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta'Soil: Sand, Dry, Moist (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.5mSpecial features: A slow growing conifer with green foliage that turns almost black in winter.Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is and upright growing Yew which grows to form a dense green column that turns almost black in the winter months. This hardy variety will produce red fruits in the winter with age.

Thuja occidentalis Danica

White Cedar Danica

Common Name: White Cedar DanicaLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Danica'Soil: Deep, well drained soil (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.3mSpecial features: A bright green foliage which grows vertically resulting in a neat rounded conifer . (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Danica' has a dense and compact habit. It develops darker bronze endings in the winter and bright green leave in the summer. It can be used as an informal hedge, in a rock garden or as an accent plant; this conifer is considered one of the best.

Thuja occidentalis Sunkist

Sunkist Eastern Arborvitae

Common Name: Sunkist Eastern ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.2mSpecial features: Attractive bright golden tips with a neat form. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Sunkist' is a small conifer which has pyramidal shape to it. With flattened branches of orange-yellow in the winter, it naturally grows into a conical shape. It can look great when used as a specimen plant or can be planted as a classy hedge.

Thuja occidentalis Teddy

American Arborvitae

Common Name: American ArborvitaeLatin Name: Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.5mSpecial features: Neat little oval shaped conifer, which turns purple in the winter, blending in with the winter colours. (Evergreen)Thuja occidentalis 'Teddy' is one of the smallest conifers, only reaching about 50cms in height. It is a slow growing, rounded arborvitae with a lovely green colour and fine feathery foliage, turning feathery blue/purple in the winter. This Thuja looks particularly good when planted in rock or alpine gardens, giving a smart and tidy look.

Thuja plicata Gelderland

Western Red Cedar

Common Name: Western Red CedarLatin Name: Thuja plicanta 'Gelderland'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 5mSpecial features: A fast growing tree, with aromatic green foliage. (Evergreen)Thuja plicanta 'Gelderland' has very aromatic green foliage which turns into a bronze colour in the winter. It is very fast growing making it an ideal hedging plant which will tolerate heat well.

Tilia Pallida

Kaiser Linden Lime Tree

Common Name: Kaiser Linden Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia 'Pallida'Soil: Any moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or light shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SummerFlowering Colour: YellowEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 15m/ 15mThe Tilia 'Pallida' is a wonderful variety of lime, it is also known as the 'Kaiser Linden' tree which actually means King's Lime. This tree has an upright growth habit and it forms a broadly pyramidal shape, which can become more rounded with age. The ascending branches hold heart-shaped green leaves that have yellow undersides; they are accompanied in summer by umbels of pale yellow fragrant flowers which are later replaced by small, spherical, furry fruits.  A further interest is added in winter, after leaf fall, when you can see the reddish brown fresh shoots. This tree is a very popular avenue tree worldwide, particularly in Berlin where they planted an avenue of these trees which is famously called this 'Unter den Linden' or 'Under the Linden Trees'. Other uses for this tree include screening and parkland planting.

Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, welldrained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/Pinkish whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m X 3mSpecial features: Dark blue-black fruit.Flattened heads of pinkish-white flowers, opening from carmine-pink buds from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. This popular form of laurustinus is denser and more compact than the species. Thriving in sun or shade, the shiny, dark green foliage provides an excellent evergreen backdrop for ornamental and feature plants.

Viburnum French White

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'French White'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, welldrained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Dark blue-black fruit.Flattened heads of white flowers, opening from rosy-red buds from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. This dependable, evergreen shrub is both faster growing than other varieties and has larger leaves. Flourishing in sun or partial shade, the shiny, dark green foliage provides a dense backdrop against which ornamental plants can easily be seen.

Viburnum Gwenllian

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/Pink tinted-whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 3mSpecial features: Blue-black berries in autumn on coppery coloured stalks.A compact variety of this useful, winter-flowering shrub. It flowers from an early age. The flowers are white, pink tinted and come for a long season from winter through to about April. This shrub berries freely and there are masses of blue-black berries in autumn on coppery coloured stalks. The berries are often present when the plant starts flowering again.

Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise

Japanese Snowball Tree

Common Name: Japanese Snowball Tree  Latin Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise' Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May-June/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/2m Special features: Winner of RHS ‘plant of the year’ 2015 Deservedly, this outstanding shrub won ‘plant of the year’ 2015 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The soft green leaves adorn the tiered branches and the leaves are accompanied by clusters of white flowers that sit on top of the leaves: the name of the shrub is a reflection of this feature as it resembles a snow-topped mountain with its shape and white floral display. Come autumn, the leaves turn to crisp shades of orange and red. Furthermore, winter interest appears with clusters of bright red berries. This is certainly a shrub that is deserving of a place in any garden.

Viburnum Purpureum

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'Purpureum'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3.5m x 3.5mSpecial features: Very dark green leaves, purple tinted when young.Viburnum tinus 'Purpureum' has exceptionally dark green leaves, which are plum purple in their young spring growth. There are white flowers for months over winter, from broad, domed clusters of pinkish brown buds, which form an attractive feature in themselves, before flowering. It may come into flower in late, rather than early winter. In summer, the dense, dark quality of the foliage makes it exceptionally useful as a background shrub.

Viburnum tinus

Quarter standard

Common Name: Viburnum TreeLatin Name: Viburnum tinusSoil: Moderately fertile, moist, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3m (Can be pruned to retain shape)Special features: Dark blue-black fruit.This 3 year old Viburnum tree has been trained in to a lolly-pop shape which can be retained by light pruning 2-3 times a year. This lovely, long-flowering Viburnum is perfect for brightening partly shady areas when little else is in flower through the winter. Flattened heads of white flowers from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. Reliable and easy-to-grow, the dark green foliage provides a dense backdrop.

Viburnum tinus

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinusSoil: Moderately fertile, moist, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Dark blue-black fruit.Flattened heads of white flowers from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. This lovely, long-flowering Viburnum is perfect for brightening partly shady areas when little else is in flower. Reliable and easy-to-grow, the dark green foliage provides a dense backdrop.

Viburnum tinus Spirit

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'Spirit'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Fragrant white flowers from November to May. Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Bright berries, varying in colour from black, red or blue. Viburnum tinus Spirit is a very dynamic plant which has many features, one of the most interesting is the berry colour which can vary from black to red or blue. It produces white flowers from November to May and will produce a larger display of flowers when grown around other Viburnums of a similar variety. This Viburnum will grow best in a well-drained soil that gets lots of sunlight and will grow well in most soil types.

Viburnum x bodnantense Charles Lamont

Arrowwood Charles Lamont

Common Name: Arrowwood 'Charles Lamont'Latin Name: Viburnum × bodnantense 'Charles Lamont'Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained; acid, alkaline or neutral.Position: Full sun, part shade, full shade. Flowering period/colour: November to MarchHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 1.5m-2.5m/1-1.5mmSpecial features: Attractive, fragrant, pink/white flowers from November to March. Deciduous. Viburnum x bodnantense 'Charles Lamont' is a large, low-maintenance shrub, with a really striking floral display, that lends sparkle to the winter garden. The plant produces a splash of pink/white flowers from November to March, which can light up a border. The flowers are like small clouds of pink/white trumpets, borne on bare stems. The backdrop provided by the structure of the stems makes the effect all the more striking. Viburnum requires little care, and tolerates a wide range of soils and situations, including full shade. It requires minimal pruning but can also be pruned hard back, which is a very convenient feature in a low-maintenance garden. Ideal pruning involves cutting back one in five shoots to ground level to ensure continuous regeneration of a healthy young branching structure and ready show of flowers.  This variety is deciduous, with the leaves opening with a bronze tint, maturing to dark green in summer. The fruits of this shrub can cause a mild stomach ache if ingested.