Attractive To Wildlife

Berberis thunbergii Starburst

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Starburst'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m/0.7mSpecial features: Deep crimson leaves in autumn.The 'Starburst' is a unique form of barberry that features the most wonderful leaves that are mid-dark green in colour with splashes of creamy variegation. The obovate leaves come from red shoots when young, and then turn to a dazzling crimson colour in autumn. This deciduous shrub also has tiny yellow flowers that emerge in spring, and these later turn to red berries in autumn. The small fruits are a popular choice with wildlife. This colourful shrub is ideal for planting as edging to a path and also works well in beds. Trustpilot

Crataegus arnoldiana

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Hawthorn Latin Name: Crataegus arnoldiana Soil: Any soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May / white Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/5m Special features: Large and edible red fruits in autumn The ‘Arnoldiana’ makes the most wonderful specimen tree and it is also great for attracting wildlife to the garden. The tree grows to be of medium size, with a rounded habit, and it starts off in spring with shallowly lobed leaves that are dark green and cover the branches. The leaves are closely followed by the late spring flowers and these are white with attractive and colourful stamens. The spring flowers later mature to large and glossy red fruits: these are edible and can be picked, or they can be left for the birds to enjoy. A fantastic tree with a lot to offer.

Crataegus Big Golden Star

Chinese Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Chinese Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus pinnatifida var. Major ‘Big Golden Star’Soil: Well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Full hardyFlowering period: MayFlowering colour: WhiteHeight/spread after 20 years: 4m/3mThe ‘Big Golden Star’ is an almost thornless variety of Crataegus which features deep-green leaves, which turn red in autumn. In late spring, white flowers emerge, which are followed by dazzling scarlet fruits. As well as attracting wildlife to your garden, the edible red fruits can be made into preserves or syrup. This hardy tree can survive in costal sites as well as in milder conditions. This deciduous thorn will benefit from occasional pruning.

Crataegus Crimson Cloud

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Crataegus Crimson Cloud is a stunning Midland Hawthorn Tree, which makes a perfect addition to any garden. This specimen is a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark green foliage.

 Crataegus Laevigata flourishes in well-drained soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It showcases a magnificent display in spring. Profuse single crimson flowers with creamy centres appear during May and immerse the tree in a wonderful blanket of colour. 

The lightly scented blossom is complimented by the green foliage and the two colours really bring your garden to life.Later in the year, it produces tiny red berries that further enhance its visual appeal and attract birds.Reaching a height of 5 metres and spreading 4 metres over a 20 year growth period, this Midland Hawthorn Tree will work well in many spaces. 

 Add a touch of purple colour to your space today! Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus Laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: May/Red with creamy centreHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Showy single red flowers with a creamy centre.

Crataegus Gireoudii

Variegated Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Variegated Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late Spring/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/4.5mSpecial features: Young leaves are prettily mottled pink and white. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii' is a very interesting Hawthorn with young leaves that are curiously mottled with pink and white. White flowers appear at the end of spring later followed by red fruits. A good prune every spring helps to encourage the pretty foliage effect.

Crataegus laevigata Plena

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/Double whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: A dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark-green foliage and small double white flowers. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark-green foliage. Profuse small double white flowers appear during May. This tree will make an excellent lawn specimen and will also tolerate very exposed cold and windy gardens.

Crataegus lavallei

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Lavallei HawthornTreeLatin Name: Crataegus x lavalleiSoil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Early Summer/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/4.5mSpecial features: A densely branched thorn tree with long glossy dark green leaves which turn an attractive orange-red in the autumn. (Deciduous)Crataegus x lavallei is a small densely branched thorn tree with long glossy dark green leaves which turn an attractive orange-red in the autumn. Clusters of white flowers in early summer are followed by red fruits which persist throughout the winter.

Crataegus monogyna

Common Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Common HawthornLatin Name: Crataegus monogynaSoil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained; acid, alkaline or neutral.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: May to JuneHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4m-8mSpecial features: Useful, accommodating, shrub or small tree, often used in mixed hedging. White flowers and red berries. Long sharp thorns. Easily pruned to shape. Crataegus monogyna is better known as the common hawthorn. Its main use is in mixed hedging where it makes a strong thorny barrier with attractive white flowers in early summer. The flowers are followed by red berries. The leaves have an attractive shape that is redolent of the British summer and farming countryside, where the species extensively used in hedging. Left unpruned this species will grow to the shape of a small tree between 4m and 8m tall and wide. Common hawthorn is an extremely forgiving species and will do well in most soils and situations. It is fully hardy (down to below -20°C) and can be pruned to shape and pruned hard back without problems. The fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Crataegus orientalis

Silver Thorn Tree

Common Name: Silver Thorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus orientalisSoil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: Late Spring/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m/5mSpecial features: A beautiful oriental tree distinguished by its deeply cut leaves and coral red fruits. (Deciduous)Crataegus orientalis is a beautiful oriental tree which holds its branches somewhat upright when young, but they open out with maturity. The leaves are a very pretty silvery green, quite deeply dissected and with a feathery appearance. Clusters of white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed in the autumn by red fruits with a yellow tinge. This is a delightful tree, popular with wildlife, for a smaller garden.

Crataegus Paul's Scarlet

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Crataegus Paul's Scarlet, also known as the Midland Hawthorn Tree, is a fairly compact tree that offers beautiful deep pink flowers and luscious green foliage. Paul's Scarlet is a deservedly popular variety of hawthorn and, with its maximum height of around 6m, it's perfect for the smaller garden. In spring, masses of deep-pink double flowers stud the branches and add a real burst of colour to the tree. The flowers are beautifully complimented by an abundance of slightly glossy, dark-green, leaves that are deeply lobed: their dark green sheen makes the perfect foil for the vibrant flowers. Come autumn, the leaves turn to crisp sunset shades of yellow and orange before falling. This is a great tree for a colourful statement. This is a relatively small garden tree, with a maximum height of around 6m, often less, making it well-suited to fairly restricted sites. It has an elegant and upright habit, with light branches, slightly pendulous at their tips. This is a hardy tree that will tolerate a range of soil types, positions and conditions: it will even thrive in coastal gardens and with city pollution. This tough tree also requires very little maintenance; our only recommendation is that you remove any broken or crossing branches in late autumn. We would recommend planting this alongside the delightful Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' as the creamy white flowers of the ‘Plena’ contrast beautifully with the fluffy pink flowers of the Paul's Scarlet. Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to May/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Red fruits in autumn

Crataegus Prunifolia

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to May/ whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/5mSpecial features: Broad dark green oval leaves with lovely clusters of crimson fruits in the autumn.Crataegus 'Prunifolia' is a handsome, small tree with rich brown bark. It has good broad dark green oval leaves with small white flowers and lovely clusters of crimson fruits. The shrub has good orange and yellow autumn colour. It has long, strong thorns which are quite dramatic. The 'Prunifolia' part of its name means foliage like a Prunus.

Crataegus Rosea Flore Pleno

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late Spring/Double pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: A dense round-headed tree with thorny branches and shiny, deeply lobed leaves. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a rather exotic variety of the hawthorn family. It makes a small tree with a broad deep crown, though the branches themselves are quite slender. It has small, dark green, lobed leaves. In spring the double, densely petalled little flowers appear which are rose pink, with creamy centres.

Crataegus Toba

Toba Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Toba Hawthorn Tree Latin Name: Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' Soil: Any soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May / white-pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/5m Special features: Masses of pink flowers in spring The ‘Toba’ is fantastic choice for any small-medium sized garden. In spring, pale pink-white double flowers grow in umbels and cover the tree. The large, dark-green leaves are deeply incised and these make the perfect foil for the spring flowers. Come autumn, glossy red fruits appear and these are great for wildlife. The tree itself has a fairly rounded habit and it maintains a manageable size, so it is suitable for a garden that has fairly limited space.

Ilex aquifolium

Common Holly

Common Name: Common hollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifoliumSoil: Acid, alkaline and neutral. Moist but well drained. Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: MayHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 12m/4-8mSpecial features: Glossy evergreen foliage and red berries, traditionally used in Christmas displays. Berries attractive to birds. Tolerates air pollution. Ilex aquifolium is an iconic plant in British culture as it is the source of the evergreen foliage and red berries used in Christmas decorations. The leaves are a glossy green colour with strong spikes and a striking geometric form. Along with the delight of year-round interest, this tree can be the foundation of your own family’s festive traditions. It will provide freshly-cut Christmas displays, every year; and straight from your own garden. Common holly is very easy to grow, thriving in any soil pH and type. It has a slight preference for well drained soil, but will adapt to most locations. It is a slow growing tree with no risk of overwhelming a garden location. Final height is achieved in between 20 and 50 years. Holly can, however be pruned and kept to a given shape or size. As the plant is evergreen, it never calls for the extra work of collecting leaves in autumn.

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Ilex Argentea Marginata

Female Holly

Common Name: HollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata'Soil: Most soil types.Position: Full sun, part shade, shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -18cEventual Height/Spread: 8m x 4mSpecial features: Evergreen holly with glossy green leaves with creamy white fringes.Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' has large prickly leaves with a cream-white fringe and very prickly teeth edges. Long lasting red berries appear in the autumn when pollinated by a male holly which attract a lot wildlife especially in winter.This Holly is perfect for screening/hedging or can be grown as a specimen plant.

Ilex Ferox Argentea

Silver Hedgehog Holly

Common Name: Silver hedgehog hollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Ferox Argentea'Soil: AnyPosition: AnyHardiness: Full HardyEventual Height/Spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Self-fertile specimen with creamy white border around a green glossy leaf.Ilex aquafolium 'Ferox Argentea' has an effective combination of deep purple twigs spiny green glossy leaves with a creamy white margin. This silver hedgehog holly can be planted as a specimen shrub or used to create a dense, prickly evergreen hedge, which retains its the bright variegation even in the shade. Ilex Ferox Argentea is also a self fertile variety of Ilex. Produces glossy red berries that are retained into winter.

Ilex Golden King

Female Holly

Common Name: HollyLatin Name: Ilex x altaclerensis Golden KingSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Female holly which must have a male companion to produce red berries in autumn and winter.Glossy leaves with grey-green mottled centres and bright, golden-yellow margins. Despite its confusing name this compact, evergreen shrub is a 'female' variety of holly producing reddish-brown autumn berries that ripen to red. One of the best golden variegated hollies, it's a great specimen plant for a sunny shrub or mixed border.

Ilex Golden van Tol

Female Holly

Common Name: HollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium Golden van TolSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: The plant is selfpollinating and has masses of red berries.Ilex aquifolium Golden van Tol is a female holly. Almost spineless, glossy, golden variated leaves on dark purple stems and bright red berries from autumn to winter. This hardy English holly makes a handsome evergreen specimen tree for a small garden with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The abundant fruits persist through the winter months, providing an excellent source of food for birds. Ilex aquifolium Golden van Tol is a female holly

Ilex Handsworth New Silver

Common Name: Handsworth New Silver HollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Handsworth New Silver'Soil: Most soil types.Position: Full sun, part shade, shade.Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -18cEventual Height/Spread: 4-8 metresSpecial features: Elliptic leaves up to 9cm in length, small white flowers followed by bright red berries. Ilex aquifolium 'Handsworth New Silver' is part of the Aquifoliaceae family, similar to other female hollies it produces berries in Autumn providing it is pollinated by a male. This holly is is one of the more compact/dense variety's available but does still reach a height 8m. The berries are toxic to humans and should not be consumed also something to consider with children in the garden

Ilex J.C.van Tol

Female Holly

Common Name: HollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium J.C.van TolSoil: moist, well-drained, moderately fertile, humus-rich soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: The plant is selfpollinating and has masses of red berries.Ilex aquifolium J.C.van Tol is a female holly. Almost spineless, glossy, dark green leaves on dark purple stems and bright red berries from autumn to winter. This hardy English holly makes a handsome evergreen specimen tree for a small garden with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. The abundant fruits persist through the winter months, providing an excellent source of food for birds. Ilex aquifolium J.C.van Tol is a female holly

Ilex Madame Briot

Female Holly

Common Name: HollyLatin Name: Ilex aquifolium 'Madame Briot'Soil: AnyPosition: AnyHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual Height/Spread: 12m / 8mSpecial features: Evergreen holly bearing bright-red berries throughout autumn and winter.Ilex aquifolium 'Madame Briot' is a female holly, it is yet another attractive variegated holly with purple stem and spiny green leaves fringed with a golden yellow border. In spring it bears small, white flowers followed in autumn and winter by bright-red berries, very attractive to wildlife. This Holly is ideal for any garden situations especially were an evergreen screen is needed or can also be grown as a standalone specimen.  Ilex aquifolium 'Madame Briot' is a female holly.

Ilex × altaclerensis Lawsoniana

Common Name: Holly LawsonianaLatin Name: Ilex × altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana'Soil: Most soil types.Position: Full sun, part shade, shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -18cEventual Height/Spread: 8m x 4mSpecial features: Yellow-green leaves, berries in the Autumn and small white flowers. Ilex × altaclerensis 'Lawsoniana' is a small evergreen tree or large shrub. The 'Lawsoniana' is a female holly which produces small pale white flowers followed by pale red berries in the Autumn. It also features spineless yellow/green leaves.

Jasminum Argenteovariegatum

Variegated Jasmine

Common Name: Variegated JasmineLatin Name: Jasminum officinale 'Argenteovariegatum'Soil: Any fertile, well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade. Sheltered positionHardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C may need to winter protection in colder areasFlowering Period: July to SeptemberFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Semi-evergreen climber with variegated leaves.Jasminum officinale 'Argenteovariegatum' is much less vigorous than the green forms and may benefit from some winter protection. The pretty leaves are grey-green with creamy-white margins. This climber will produce fragrant white flowers at the end of summer followed by black berries in the autumn.

Jasminum Beesianum

Red Jasmine Plant

Common Name: Red JasmineLatin Name: Jasminum beesianumSoil: Any fertile, well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C protect with a mulch or fleece in the winterFlowering Period: June to JulyFlowering Colour: Pinky redEventual Height/Spread: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Fragrant pink/red flowers throughout spring and summer, shiny black berries in winter.Jasminum beesianum has a very fast growing habit with a slender in form. This climber has slightly fragranced pink/red tubular flowers followed by shiny black berries that last well into the winter. It can be planted in the garden or kept in a container as close to the house to appreciate its fragrance. This jasmine will easily climb up a hedge or framework but may need some support in the early planting stages.

Lonicera Halliana

Japanese Honeysuckle

Common Name: Japanese HoneysuckleLatin Name: Lonicera japonica 'Halliana'Soil: Any fertile, humus rich, moist, well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shade, will also tolerate full shade. Exposed or sheltered.Hardiness: Full hardy down to -15°C needs no frost protectionFlowering Period: April to AugustFlowering Colour: Pure white turning dark yellow with ageEventual Height/Spread: 10m x 3mSpecial features: Highly fragrant white flowers followed by shiny black berries in Autumn.Lonicera japonica 'Halliana' is a vigorous' evergreen honeysuckle which becomes smothered with highly fragrant pure white tubular flowers from April to August. The leaves are dark green and produce shiny black berries in autumn. This Japanese Honeysuckle will cover just about anything you want it too and is particularly useful in coastal. Very attractive to wildlife.

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Brown Sugar'

Ninebark

Common Name: Ninebark ‘Brown Sugar’ Latin Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Brown Sugar’ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ White-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m/ 1.2mSpecial features: Chocolate brown foliage The ‘Brown Sugar’ is aptly named due to its rich, chocolate brown leaves that are deeply lobed and have a purple tint to them. The leaves are held on red stems, giving winter interest, and further interest is added with the summer flowers; the flowers are pink-white in colour and they are later followed by red berries in autumn. This is a fantastic choice for adding colour and structure to a border.  

Physocarpus opulifolius Dart’s Gold

Ninebark Dart’s Gold

Common Name: Ninebark ‘Dart’s Gold’Latin Name: Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Dart’s Gold’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ White-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2.5mSpecial features: Glowing golden green foliage and corymbs of white-pink flowers.The ‘Dart’s Gold’ is a delightfully compact shrub which features vivid glowing golden green leaves that mature to a rich green colour. The lobed leaves have a red flush when young and they are accompanied by heads of white-pink flowers in summer. The flowers later become red fruits which can be popular with wildlife. On mature plants, the bark peels which adds winter interest. This is a great choice for planting in a flower or shrub bed.

Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo

Ninebark Diabolo

Common Name: Ninebark 'Diabolo'Latin Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ White-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Striking dark purple foliage and clusters of white-pink flowers.The 'Diabolo' is a shrub that certainly packs a visual punch: it features dark purple three-lobed leaves that add a rich burst of colour to your garden. In summer, delicate white flowers are packed onto corymbs and the flowers open from pink buds and have a hint of pink in the petals when young. This is a great choice for planting in a mixed shrub border and looks particularly effective when planted alongside a brighter variety like the physocarpus ‘Dart’s Gold’.

Prunus Etna

Laurel

Common Name: LaurelLatin Name: Prunus laurocerasus 'Etna'Soil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2mSpecial features: Coppery coloured young shoots, deep violet berries.A variety of laurel with the additional attraction that all the young foliage is bronzy-orange contrasting well with the glossy dark green mature leaves. Many spikes of scented white flowers in spring. More compact than Prunus laurocerasus 'Rotundifolia' and thrives in sun or shade. Very dense habit.

Prunus lusitanica

Portugal Laurel

Common Name: Portugal LaurelLatin Name: Prunus lusitanicaSoil: moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 10m x 8mSpecial features: Dark green, lustrous elegant leaves.A handsome plant that has presence and dignity. It is conical in shape with dark green, lustrous elegant leaves. There are white flowers in slender upright racemes in early summer but it is primarily grown for its strong shape. There are dark purple-black fruits in autumn. This can be grown as a specimen shrub or used to create an attractive formal hedge.

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.

Sorbus cashmiriana

Kashmir Rowan Tree

Common Name: Kashmir RowanLatin Name: Sorbus cashmirianaSoil: Tolerates all soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Soft pink -whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: large persistent white fruits in autumn.Sorbus cashmiriana is a striking small tree with fine leaflets that give orange or yellow autumn colour. Pink-tinged white flowers in spring are followed by bunches of very large white berries in autumn which are retained well after the leaves have fallen. The tree has an open, spreading habit and a relatively small eventual size, it is the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

Sorbus Chinese Lace

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash, RowanLatin Name: Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/ colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Dense bunches of dark red autumn fruits.A mountain ash with unusual foliage. The leaflets are long and have deeply incised edges. The young leaf stalks are plum coloured. There are domed heads of white flowers in May and red autumn fruits. The foliage, which can look almost artificial, suits urban settings. It is also attractive at the back of herbaceous borders and other ornamental plantings.

Sorbus commixta

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus commixtaSoil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: covered in a mass of orange-red berries in autumnSorbus commixta is a small tree with upright growing branches when young, spreading with age. Long pointed, sticky, shiny red leaf buds appear in winter which adds a  great seasonal interest. Glossy green pinnate leaves turn a beautiful red in the autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by large bunches of red berries.

Sorbus discolor

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus discolorSoil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: White flowers in late spring followed by red berries in the autumn.Compact and broad, conical tree with upright branches. Leaves are pinnate and made up of lance-shaped, tapered, dark green leaflets that turn yellow to reddish purple in autumn. White flowers bloom in convex clusters and are later followed by red berries which have a creamy-yellow tinge to them.

Sorbus Ravensbill

Ravensbill Rowan Tree

Common Name: Ravensbill Rowan Tree Latin Name: Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill' Soil: Most soils Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: April to May/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 6m/5m Special features: Blue-black winter buds that resemble a raven’s bill This distinctive tree gets its name from its winter interest: the winter buds are dark blue-black, with a slight curve, and resemble a raven’s bill. Come spring, pinnate dark green leaves appear and these are soon accompanied by the delicate white flowers. The flowers mature to clusters of small red berries by autumn and the leaves turn to blistering shades of yellow, orange and red before falling. This is a great choice for year-round interest and it is prefect for attracting wildlife to your garden.  

Sorbus vilmorinii

Vilmorins Rowan Tree

The Sorbus vilmorinii, known as the Vilmorins Rowan Tree, is a great addition to any gardener’s dream space.

 The Vilmorins Rowan Tree flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun or partial shade. In spring, flat-headed corymbs of small creamy-white flowers emerge and are later replaced by attractive berries. 

 The berries are one of the best attributes of this tree; they initially have a crimson-pink colour and the colour slowly drains to a near-white colour. Plus, they’re an inviting treat for local wildlife. Before you know it, your garden will be full of the sounds of chirping and buzzing. As autumn rolls around, the foliage transitions from feathery greens to rich reddish hues and purple tones, which add warmth to any landscape.The delicate, fern-like leaves hang gracefully on the arching branches and contrast beautifully with the summer flowers and the autumn berries. 

With an eventual height of 5 metres and a similar spread of 5 metres, the Sorbus vilmorinii invites you to make it a centrepiece of your outdoor haven. With its compact growth habit, it’s a great choice for smaller gardens.

 Enrich the landscape of your outdoor space with the Vilmorins Rowan Tree today! Common Name: Vilmorins Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus vilmoriniiSoil: Most soils except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or light shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 5mSpecial features: Small, undemanding tree with great autumnal colours.

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.