Autumn

Osmanthus Goshiki

Osmanthus

Common Name: OsmanthusLatin Name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August to October/inconspicuous' sweetly scented flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/Spread: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Holly shaped leaves, made up of a mixture of 5 different colours.At first glance, this looks like holly with its spiny edged leaves. These are marbled and mottled in an intriguing range of yellow and different shades of green. When young the leaves have bronze tints as well. It makes a dense, rather bell-shaped shrub that grows slowly. 'Goshiki' means: 'five colours'. It is a vigorous, bright, happy looking shrub. The inconspicuous flowers which come in autumn carry a sweet fragrance.

Parthenocissus henryana

Chinese Virginia Creeper

Common Name: Chinese Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus henryanaSoil: Any Fertile, Well drainedPosition: Full sun or full Shade sheltered or exposed positionHardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionEventual Height/Spread: 10m x 5mSpecial features: Mid green leaves with cream veins and a pink flushing on the leaf base.Parthenocissus henryana is a self clinging, large, deciduous vine with mid green leaves with cream veins with an attractive pink flushing at the leaf base. In autumn the foliage turns silver. After a long hot summer sometimes black coloured berries form. The Chinese Virginia Creeper is ideal for a modest garden, but will look great on a large surface with its phenomenal leaf display.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper

Common Name: Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefoliaSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersEventual Height/Spread: 15m x 5mSpecial features: Self clinging, vigorous climber with brilliant deep red autumn colours.Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a handsome, deciduous self-clinging climber that has a spectacular autumn colour is easy to grow and very vigorous so will need a lot of space. A north or east facing large wall would be perfect to show off its outstanding autumn fiery colours and modest crop of blue-black berries. The Virginia creeper is perfect to cover up any sized eyesore or old building with a large area. It is also fairly salt tolerant also so will do well in coastal regions.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii

Engelman's Ivy Plant

Common Name: Engelman's Ivy PlantLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmanniiSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersHeight/spread in 10 years: 4.5m x 4.5mSpecial features: Attractive dark green, five fingered, pointed leaves in summer.Parthenocissus quinquefolia var. engelmannii is a deciduous, self-clinging climber grown for its foliage. Its attractive dark green, five fingered summer leaves change to give a fabulous display of reds and purples in the autumn. This creeper is perfect to cover up any sized fence or building with a large area and is particularly useful for shaded areas.

Parthenocissus tricuspidata Robusta

Boston Ivy Plant

Common Name: Boston Ivy PlantLatin Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta'Soil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish yellow flowersHeight/spread: 20m x 10mSpecial features: Spectacular crimson autumn leaf colour and dull blue berries.Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Robusta' is a very vigorous, deciduous, woody-stemmed, tendril climber. This plant is grown for its spectacular crimson autumn leaf colour and dull blue berries. This climber will quickly cover large expanses of wall.

Parthenocissus Veitchii

Boston Ivy

Common Name: Boston IvyLatin Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'Soil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant green flowersEventual Height/Spread: 20m x 10mSpecial features: A very large, yet beautifully elegant climber with deep red and purple leaves in autumn.Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii' is an elegant climber that is best placed in sunlight to really show off its colours. The dark green leaves turn dramatic shades of red and purple in autumn and after long hot summers may bear tiny black fruits. It will need support for the first two years after which it will be totally self supporting and will provide a wonderful habitat for birds.

Pennisetum Cherry Sparkler

Fountain Grass

Common Name: Fountain Grass Latin Name: Pennisetum 'Cherry Sparkler'  Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun  Flowering period/colour: May-August/ Pink Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.6m/ 0.6m Special features: Variegated pink and mid-green foliage. The 'Cherry Sparkler' is a colourful little grass that works really well in a container, on a patio or in a mixed bed. This compact pennisetum has long, slender mid-green leaves and pink leaves, making it a lively addition to any garden. In summer bottlebrush-like flowers appear and these are bright pink to purple in colour. A great choice for adding structure to your garden and, like other grasses, it is particularly attractive on a windy day when its wispy foliage and flowers sway in the breeze. Plant this alongside an accenting grass, like the glaucous Festuca 'Elijah Blue', for contrasting colours. 

Pennisetum Hameln

Fountain Grass

This deciduous grass features slender bright green leaves, which fade to a wonderful yellow colour in autumn. In late summer, coral coloured 'brush like' flowers appear and last well into autumn. A great choice for a sunny border or for a flower bed.  

Picea pungens Erich Frahm

Colorado Spruce

Common Name: Blue Colorado SpruceLatin Name: Picea pungens 'Erich Frahm'Soil: Any free draining soilPosition: Full sun    Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: AutumnFlowering Colour: Brown cones when matureEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 4m/ 2mThe 'Erich Frahm' blue Colorado Spruce is a beautiful evergreen conifer tree. It features densely-packed braches that are covered with eye-catching silvery blue needles. Mature plants will also see the added interest of cones which appear with age. This Spruce maintains its lovely conical shape and does not benefit from regular pruning. Please ensure that you plant this tree in an area with enough space for it to grow and maintain its distinctive shape.

Pinus contorta Asher

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Pinus densiflora Alice verkade

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Pinus densiflora Haybud

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Pinus densiflora Low Glow

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Pinus mugo Arpad

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Pinus mugo Benjamin

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Pinus mugo Zundert

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Pinus Nigra

Black Pine Tree

Common Name: Black Pine or Austrian PineLatin Name: Pinus nigra NigraSoil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 12m / 8mSpecial features: Paired dark green pine needles and ovoid pale brown cones when mature The ‘Nigra’ is a large evergreen tree which features dark green pine needles that appear in pairs. When the tree is more mature, ovoid shaped pine cones appear and these are nestled amongst the pine needles. The pine cones often remain on the tree for several years before falling. The tree grows to have an irregular and rather dense crown with age, and it holds the majority of its branches at the top of the tree, leaving quite a long clear trunk. This tree grows to be fairly large, and it should be planted in a position that will give it the space it needs to thrive. You can plant this long-lasting tree as a garden focal point, and it will soon grow to become a great shade tree that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

Pinus strobus Hordford

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Pinus strobus Tiny Kurls

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Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine

Common Name: Scots PineLatin Name: Pinus sylvestrisSoil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: Up to 25m/8mSpecial features: Pine needles that grow in pairs and hold a blue-green colour all year round.Pinus sylvestris is a native to Scotland and it is therefore the only pine native to Britain; it is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is widely planted as a parkland tree. The Scots Pine features glaucous blue-green needles that are borne in pairs and curl slightly at their tips. As this conifer slowly grows into a tall tree, its main trunk becomes deeply fissured and holds an unusual orange-red colour. In autumn, further interest is added when little green pine cones appear, and these gradually grow over two years and become brown after several months. Eventually, this tree will become very tall and it will have a long clear stem with the main branches starting from the top third of the tree. This is a great choice for parkland planting or for a large woodland type garden. Make sure that you give this mighty tree the space it needs to thrive and grow.

Pinus sylvestris Chantry blue

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Pinus sylvestris Doone Valley

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Pinus thunbergii Banshoho

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Potentilla Goldfinger

Shrubby Cinquefoil Goldfinger

Common Name: Shrubby cinquefoil 'Goldfinger'Latin Name: Potentilla fruticosa ‘Goldfinger'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May-October/yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.8m x 1mSpecial features: Dazzling bright yellow flowers and pinnate grey-green leaves (Deciduous) The ‘Goldfinger’ will add a long-lasting splash of colour to your garden as the flowers are a vivid buttery yellow colour and appear from May to October. This hardy plant is great for costal locations and its dense and bushy habit makes it the perfect choice for a border. The foliage is pinnate in shape and has a lovely dark grey green colour to it. Plant this shrub alongside other potentillas like the ‘Red Lady’ to enjoy contrasting flowering colours.

Prunus avium

Wild Cherry Tree

Common Name: Wild Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus aviumSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/12mSpecial features: Beautiful native treeAn attractive and vigorous tree is one of the most attractive native woodland trees in Britain. It features single white flowers which appear in April and May, followed by glossy cherries which are ideal food for the birds.  The tree has grey bark which turns to mahogany shades as the tree ages and begins to peel. The tree is strong growing and healthy with a conical shape in its youth, more spreading and irregular with age. With this being a wild and native tree it looks good in naturalistic mixed planting as one might expect, yet it is versatile enough for avenue planting.

Prunus avium Plena

Wild Cherry Tree

Common Name: Wild Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus avium 'Plena'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 12mSpecial features: small reddish fruit.Masses of long-lasting, double white blossom appear in mid-spring with the new leaves, followed by small reddish fruit. Dark green leaves turn rich, vibrant red in autumn. Pyramid shape becoming rounded with age makes it an ideal plant for a woodland garden or as an avenue tree.

Prunus Beni Yutaka

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Beni Yutaka'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Deep pink semi-double flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Good autumn colour and deep pink semi-double flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Beni Yutaka' was first introduced from Japan in the 1980's. This spectacular flowering cherry has large semi double open pink flowers with a distinctive centre eye which darkens as it ages. Another feature of this tree is its stunning autumn colours of deep purple and blistering red. This is an extremely healthy and robust variety suitable for any situation.

Pyrus Chanticleer

Ornamental Pear Tree

Common Name: Ornamental PearLatin Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Pure white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 7m/3mSpecial features: Dark green leaves turn marvelous shades of purple and scarlet in autumn.Handsome, narrow, conical tree bearing clusters of white flowers during April followed by glossy green summer foliage that that turns red and maroon through autumn. An excellent choice of tree for medium to large urban gardens and parks as it tolerates pollution well.

Quercus coccinea

Scarlet Oak Tree

Common Name: Scarlet OakLatin Name: Quercus coccineaSoil: Most fertile, well-drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 15m/11mSpecial features: A strong and majestic tree which grows to have a pyramidal habit. The Quercus coccinea is a US native and this mighty tree is the perfect choice for adding structure and colour to a large garden. This tree offers lustrous green leaves which turn to glowing shades of scarlet in autumn and cover the broad crown from spring until late autumn. The acorns of the Scarlet Oak are also of interest; they are carried in shallow cups and are highly unusual. This hardy Oak will grow strong and tall so make sure you give it the space that it needs to thrive.

Quercus myrsinifolia

Bamboo

Common Name: Bamboo-Leaved Oak Latin Name: Quercus myrsinifolia Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 15m+/8m+ Special features: Bamboo-like leaves with a purple blush to new foliage (evergreen). If you want a tree that will add structure to your garden, as well as a healthy dose of year-round colour, then the Quercus myrsinifolia is a fantastic choice. Although it still grows to be a mighty tree, this Chinese native is smaller than the British native, Quercus robur, and it maintains a fairly compact habit. The foliage adds ornamental value as new leaves shoot through with a purple, sometimes red, blush. Once mature, the lanceolate leaves turn to a rich mid-green colour. In autumn, ovoid acorns appear and these make a great source of food for wildlife. This hardy evergreen enjoys a sunny spot in the garden, but it can tolerate some shade. Plant it alongside another bold evergreen, like the Eucalyptus gunnii, as the differing foliage colours will give you a verdant show all year round.   

Quercus palustris

Pin Oak Tree

Common Name: Pin Oak TreeLatin Name: Quercus palustrisSoil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Male catkins and insignificant female flowers in springHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/5mSpecial features: Unusual deeply lobed, bright green, summer leaves which turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Quercus palustris is a medium sized, deciduous tree first introduced to the UK from North America in the early 1800's. It forms a dense crown with elegant slender branches with unusual deeply lobed, bright green, summer leaves which turn shades of orange and red in autumn. The acorns are held on the tree for 2 years while they mature and are more than half covered by their cups. Although this tree prefers free draining soils it will tolerate heavy clay and once established will also tolerate moderate drought conditions.

Quercus palustris Green Pillar

Pin Oak Tree

Common Name: Pin OakLatin Name: Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'Soil: Well drained, moist or dry. Acidic or neutral.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April, green, insignificant.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 15m/4mSpecial features: Columnal form, deep green leaves, vibrant red autumn colour.Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' has a tall columnar or fastigiate shape brought about by vertical growth of its branches. This is a great architectural asset in certain garden design situations, particularly as a screen or visual barrier, or as a single specimen plant.This variety thrives in full sun and dry soil, and so makes an ideal shade tree. It can be particularly useful as a street tree providing a visually attractive avenue, as well as shade for pedestrians. The tree is tall and very slim in its youth and spreads a little more in later years, with a slightly different visual effect.The leaves of this species are dark green in summer, and bright, vibrant red in autumn. This ensures lasting appeal though the seasons. The tree is deciduous, and so drops its leaves in winter. The liberated winter structure allows bright light through the canopy, which is a huge advantage for pedestrians or garden users. This tree has a tendency to retain just a few leaves in winter, creating a specific visual effect, which is particularly valued by some. This should be considered when making a choice of variety.Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' is moderately fast growing, reaching about 15m tall and 4 metres wide, and prefers acid or neutral soils. Chlorosis occurs in the leaves in alkaline soil due to iron deficiency. This species is fully hardy in the UK.

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 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.

Solanum Album

White Solanum

Common Name: White SolanumLatin Name: Solanum laxum 'Album'Soil: Any most, fertile, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Hardy down to -5c may need frost protectionFlowering Period: July to NovemberFlowering Colour: pure whiteEventual Height/Spread: 6m x 6mSpecial features: White star shaped flowers with yellow centres followed by tiny black berries.Solanum laxum 'Album' is a rapid growing, evergreen, scrambling climber that flowers from summer to the first frosts giving a prolonged period of interest. Striking white star shaped flowers with yellow centres are followed by small black berries. This white Solanum will need some support from planting as it has a very rapid growth habit.

Sorbus Apricot Queen

Apricot Queen Rowan Tree

Common Name: Apricot Queen Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Apricot Queen'Soil: Moist well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 10m/7mSpecial features: Attractive apricot coloured berries.Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' is an easy to grow tree with a neat and compact habit. The leaves are dark green, pinnate, 20cm long with 12 sharply toothed leaflets. The white flowers appear from April to May and are followed by attractive apricot coloured berries in the autumn. The yellow-orange berries contrast beautifully with the deep red autumn leaves. This hardy tree will tolerate a wide range of harsh conditions including heat, cold winds and pollution.

Sorbus aria

Whitebeam Tree

The Whitebeam Tree, also known as Sorbus Aria 'Lutes', is a striking tree that will have a real presence in your garden. In spring, the fresh foliage is covered in creamy-white flowers and as the weeks progress, the colour changes to a grey-green colour. Later, the flowers become scarlet-red autumn fruits. The berries are sure to attract a multitude of birds and wildlife to your space, as well as creating an ambient, deep-red display. Sorbus Aria is a robust specimen that will tolerate most soils and is full hardy. It boasts deciduous foliage adorned with silver-green leaves, which turn yellow and fall in autumn. During this time, the ornamental bark can be admired with its orange and beige tones. Whitebeam Tree will reach a height of around 12 metres and spread between 6-8 metres over 20 years. Plus, its tolerance of urban pollution makes it suitable for city gardens and streetscapes. Add Sorbus Aria to your space today and enjoy its seasonal displays from spring to autumn. Common Name: Whitebeam TreeLatin Name: Sorbus AriaSoil: Most well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 7mSpecial features: Dark red fruits in autumn.

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.

Sorbus aria Magnifica

Whitebeam Tree

Common Name: Whitebeam TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aria 'Magnifica'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: A slow growing whitbeam with a stiff and upright habit.Sorbus aria 'Magnifica' is a strong growing whitebeam tree with a conical shaped head. The large leaves first appear with white down, later turning a glossy dark green colour on top and silvery white on the undersides. The foliage is held long into the autumn. The white flowers appear in May and are followed by small orange-red fruits in the autumn.

Sorbus Asplenifolia

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Asplenifolia'Soil: Moist but well-drained (not chalky)Position: Full sun or light shadeFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Attractive clusters red of berries in autumn.The 'Asplenifolia' is a wonderfully compact tree which features deeply cut light green leaves that fade to orange for a stunning autumn display. The upright branches hold comymbs of tiny white flowers which later become glossy orange-red berries. The berries are popular with thrushes and blackbirds and this tree is therefore a great choice for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Sorbus aucuparia

Mountain Ash Rowan Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash, Quicken tree, RowanLatin Name: Sorbus aucupariaSoil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Attractive red berries in autumn. Sorbus aucuparia is a British native that boasts delightful spring flowers, luscious green leaves and a vivid autumnal show of colour from both foliage and fruit: this really is a tree with so much to offer. In spring, the luscious green foliage emerges and brings the tree to life: the leaves are made up of pinnate leaflets that are serrated at their edges and pointed at their tips. In late spring and early summer, clusters of delicate white flowers appear. The tiny, single, creamy-white flowers pop up all over the tree and are somewhat alluring to bees and insects as they radiate light and sweet scent. Autumn is by far the most exciting time for the delightful Aucuparia: it puts on a stunning show of colour before the leaves fall for winter. The feathery leaves turn to firey shades of deep red, burnt orange, which adds a real burst of colour to the garden as the dark nights draw in. At the same time, clusters of dazzling ruby-red berries adorn the branches and the juicy berries are irresistible to birds. The berries can disappear quickly, so if you want the fruit for rowan jelly, pick them as soon as they are ripe to avoid disappointment. Once mature, this Rowan forms a fairly open and somewhat broad-headed tree: it makes a great specimen but also works well in groups. The Aucuparia, which is widely found across Britain and parts of Europe, is a tree that is tolerant of a range of conditions. This native Rowan can thrive in a range of soil types, but it does require the soil to be moist yet well-drained. Plant this tree in a sunny spot in your garden to see it flourish. We would recommend planting it alongside the delightful Sorbus Eastern Promise as the rosy pink berries of the Eastern Promise sit beautifully against the glossy red berries of the Aucuparia.

Sorbus aucuparia Fingerprint

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Fingerprint'Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, SandyPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 10m/4mSpecial features: Pretty white flowers in spring followed by glossy red berries. (Deciduous)The 'Fingerprint' is an upright tree which grows to have a compact and ovate crown. The pinnate leaflets are finely toothed at the edges and these turn to delightful shades of orange and yellow in autumn. In spring, pretty white flowers emerge and these later become glossy coral red fruits which are popular with the birds. This is a great tree for planting in groups due to its attractive shape and it is therefore a great architectural tree.

Sorbus Autumn Spire

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Autumn Spire Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Autumn Spire'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Compact, columnar habit. Clusters of white flowers. Ornamental red berries. Brilliant autumn foliage.The Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree, known as Sorbus aucuparia 'Autumn Spire', is a striking addition to any garden. Its compact, columnar habit makes it a perfect choice for smaller spaces, providing vertical growth without overwhelming the area.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to both full sun and partial shade, the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree shows clusters of beautiful white flowers in spring, that are sure to light up any garden. As the seasons progress, the tree transforms, bearing ornamental red berries that attract wildlife and add a dash of colour to the landscape.One of the most enticing features of the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree is its brilliant autumn foliage. As the leaves change, they transition to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating a stunning backdrop season after season.With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 3 metres in 20 years, this tree is well-suited for gardens of many different sizes. Whether planted as a focal point in a small garden, part of a mixed planting scheme, or used to line pathways, the Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree promises year-round interest.

Pick up an Autumn Spire Mountain Ash Tree today and enjoy its ever changing colourful display throughout the year.

Sorbus Cardinal Royal

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal'Soil: Moist but well-drained.Position: Full sun or light shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Large bunches of glossy bright red berries.Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' is a narrow and upright tree with attractive dark green leaves that are divided into leaflets. The foliage also features silvery undersides which turn a rich russet-red each autumn. Lightly scented creamy white spring flowers later become large bunches of glossy bright red berries, which are produced during late July and August. This mountain ash tree is ideal for medium-large gardens and open spaces.

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.