Attractive bark

Euonymous hamiltonianus

Hamiltons Spindle Tree

Common Name: Hamilton’s spindle tree Latin Name: Euonymus hamiltonianus Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous white flowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 4m/4m Special features: Wonderful fruits that brighten up any autumn garden Hamilton’s spindle is a fantastic large shrub/small tree. Similar to our native spindle tree, but with differing leaf colours in autumn. The leaves start off as a rich glossy green and maintain that colour over summer: come autumn, they turn to shades of red, pink and yellow before falling. Autumn is also the time when the truly eye-catching winged fruits burst to life. The fruits are pink in colour and split to open bright orange seeds. This is a compact and rounded tree which is perfect for the smaller garden.

Euonymus europaeus

Spindle Tree

The Spindle Tree, known as Euonymus europaeus, is a versatile addition to any garden. Plus, it could be the perfect choice for smaller spaces as due its compact growth habit.

 Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in spring. 

The summer flowers are later replaced by winged fruits which are four lobed and crimson, opening to show orange seeds within. They not only add visual interest to your space, but also serve as a tasty snack to local wildlife.During autumn, the Spindle Tree displays vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow, adding a burst of colour to your outdoor space. The hard wood has a close texture and in the past was used in the manufacture of spindles, hence its popular name.Reaching a height of 4 metres and spreading around 3 metres over two decades, the Spindle Tree offers versatility and striking beauty for different garden sizes. 
 Add a pop of colour to your space with the Euonymus europaeus today! Common Name: Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus europaeusSoil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous greenish flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Wonderful fruits and fantastic scarlet autumn foliage

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.

Quercus ilex

Holm Evergreen Oak Tree

The Holm or Evergreen Oak, Quercus ilex, is a resilient and versatile tree for larger garden spaces. Flourishing in well-drained, loamy soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features glossy evergreen foliage that retains its beauty year-round.During spring, the Evergreen Oak produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers, adding subtle charm to your outdoor space. It also bears masses of lush, dark green glossy leaves with striking white wooly shoots and yellow catkins in early summer. Plus, the acorns that it produces attract local wildlife. 

This is a slow-growing, very attractive frost hardy tree that, with age, develops large rounded pendulous branches. As the tree matures it also develops beautiful fissured dark grey bark. It can be an ideal specimen tree or a great windbreak as a clipped hedge in coastal areas. Like other Oak Trees, it has a very long lifespan, with some living over 1000 years!Add a touch of greenery and resilience to your garden with this magnificent tree.Common Name: Holm or Evergreen OakLatin Name: Quercus ilexSoil: Most fertile, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Early summer/Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 10m+/6m+Special features: A rounded, tree with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and attractive smooth dark grey bark. (Evergreen)

Quercus rubra

Red Oak Tree

Common Name: Red OakLatin Name: Quercus rubraSoil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Insignificant male and female flowers in separate treesHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m/5mSpecial features: Large fast growing deciduous tree. Vivid autumn colourQuercus rubra is a quick-growing deciduous tree which has an open, spreading crown. Its majestic branches hold large lobed leaves which turn brilliant red in the autumn. The smooth greyish-brown or dark grey bark gives good winter interest, making this a great garden feature all year round.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust Tree

Common Name: Black Locust Tree or False acaciaLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacaciaSoil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: May and June/Pea-like, fragrant white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/5mSpecial features: Large, majestic tree with fragrant flowers.Robinia pseudoacacia, a native only to North America, is an adaptable and tough tree which is tolerant of both drought and atmospheric pollution. Spiny shoots are covered by lush, pale green foliage which turns to a good yellow colour in autumn. Once mature, the bark becomes very rugged and deeply fissured. Fragrant, white pea-like flowers are produced in late spring. This tree is the perfect choice for large gardens.

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 fragilis

Crack Willow Tree

Common Name: Crack WillowLatin Name: Salix fragilisSoil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Male catkins are densely flowered and uniformly yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/10mSpecial features: Leaves are long and narrow with small teeth along their edges.Salix fragilis is a robust tree that grows to between 10 and 15 m with a short, thick trunk and well spread branches which form a broad, rounded crown. The bark is grey and deeply fissured and the twigs mature to become rather lustrous. They are olive-brown and brittle at the point of attachment to the branch. They break off with a crack, hence the name.

Sorbus aria Lutescens

Whitebeam Tree

Common Name: Whitebeam TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/5mSpecial features: Orange and red fruits in the autumn. This Whitebeam is a truly striking tree which will have a real presence in your garden. In spring, the fresh foliage is covered in creamy white down and as the weeks progress the colour changed to a grey-green colour. Pretty white flowers appear in May and these later become scarlet autumn fruits. The leaves turn yellow before falling, at this time the ornamental bark can be admired with its orange and beige tones. This is an outstanding tree which makes the perfect lawn specimen.

Tilia euchlora

Caucasian Lime Tree

Common Name: Caucasian Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia x euchloraSoil: Any moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering period: Late summerFlowering colour: Creamy greenEventual height/spread after 20 years: 15m/15mThe Tilia x euchlora is a majestic, deciduous tree which grows to have a rounded, spreading shape. The heart- shaped leaves are broadly tootled and glossy green in colour. In late summer, clusters of scented flowers appear; these are later followed by green fruit. This tree grows to be quite large so do not plant it in a small – medium sized garden. The ‘Caucasian Lime’ makes an ideal avenue tree or a strong specimen tree for a larger garden.

Tilia henryana

Henry's Lime Tree

Common Name: Henry's Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia henryanaSoil: Moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun/Partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: Late summerFlowering Colour: Creamy whiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 15m/12mTilia henryana is a very unique tree; it boasts distinctive glossy green leaves which have finely serrated margins - very similar in shape to the leaves of a Venus flytrap. Young leaves are a pretty pink colour, whereas older autumn leaves are a golden yellow colour. This deciduous tree holds late-blooming clusters of creamy- white fragrant flowers which appear in late summer to early autumn. This tree responds well to pruning and eventually grows to be a medium sized tree. Its growing habit is spreading and it has a rounded crown.

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.

Tilia platyphyllos

Broad Leaved Lime Tree

Common Name: Broad Leaved LimeLatin Name: Tilia platyphyllosSoil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to August/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 30m+/15mSpecial features: Possibly the UK's tallest native tree.Handsome native tree with large pale to mid-green heart-shaped leaves. This tree has a spreading, bushy canopy which will become home to a whole host of wildlife. The yellow-white flowers, which are very attractive to bees, appear in June and July. As the tree ages, the dark grey bark becomes deeply fissured and marked which gives the tree a wonderful character. This lime tree is often used in parkland planting and it also makes a fantastic windbreak. Not suitable for dry sites, but can thrive on poorly drained soil. Possibly the tallest deciduous tree in Britain.

Tilia Rubra

Red Twigged Lime Tree

Common Name: Red Twigged LimeLatin Name: Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/12mSpecial features: Bright red branches that look very effective in a dormant winter garden The Tilia 'Rubra' is a majestic tree which features highly unusual semi-erect red branches that hold heart-shaped mid-green leaves. The leaves fade to yellow in autumn, and as they fall they reveal the glowing red branches which look magnificent when topped with snow in winter. The tree grows to have a broadly columnar shape and it will eventually become a tall and mighty tree many people plant this tree for its winter interest, and it also makes a brilliant shade tree in spring and summer. Ensure that you plant this wonderful lime tree in a position that gives it enough room to grow and thrive.