Autumn

Acer rubrum

Red Canadian Maple Tree

Common Name: Red Canadian Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer rubrumSoil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Small RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m x 4m (Can grow to 30m after 50 years)Special features: Scarlet and crimson autumn colours. Acer rubrum is a fast-growing, ultimately large, round-headed tree native to North America. Eye-catching small red flowers appear in the bare branches in the spring. The dark green summer leaves turn a brilliant red-scarlet in autumn. The colours are seasonably variable but will be more predictable in neutral to acid soils. Deciduous.

Acer rubrum Sun Valley

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red mapleLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'Soil: Medium to wet, well-drained soil. Slight preference for acid soil.Position: Full sun/partial shade. Flowering period/colour: March/redHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 6m-10m/4.5m-7.5mSpecial features: Bright red autumn colour. Tolerates wet soil. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a fine, medium-sized maple tree that produces a blaze of red colour in autumn. No fruit is produced, which can be an advantage in areas where the usual winged maple fruit would spread around, and have to be cleared up. The species name ‘rubrum’ means red, and this tree does indeed produce a very striking show of red colour to brighten up any garden. The genus name ‘Acer’ indicates that this tree is a maple, and maple trees are well known as fine specimen trees. They have a leaf with a characteristic shape, as seen on the Canadian flag, and a statuestque figure. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a medium-sized variety, which is useful for locations of more restricted size. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a male tree resulting from a cross between Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' and Acer rubrum 'Autum Flame'. It has a particulary symmetrical ovate crown. Average growth in good conditions takes it to 6.4m height in the first ten years, finally maturing to 10m.

Acer Rufinerve

Snake

Common Name: Grey snake bark maple Latin Name: Acer Rufinerve Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ yellowHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/ spread in 20 years: 7m x 5mSpecial features: Distinctive snake bark and bold autumn colour In spring the three-lobed leaves of this handsome tree have a glaucous tint to them and they mature to a healthy, bright green by summer. Summer also sees the arrival of erect racemes of small yellow flowers and these turn to winged seed pods by autumn. In autumn this tree really puts on a show: the leaves turn to glowing shades of deep red and crisp yellow before falling. Even in winter this tree still has interest as the white-striped branches can be admired fully in a sleeping winter garden. This Acer will become a real feature of a medium-large sized garden and we love it as an ornamental specimen.

Acer Sango

Kaku

Common Name: Coral Bark MapleLatin Name: Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: A sheltered spot with partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual height/spread: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Soft green leaves in summer turning yellow in autumn and red shoots sprouting in late winter.The Acer palmatum 'Sango- kaku' is a beautiful Japanese Maple tree that has an all year round interest. In the autumn its foliage turns from a soft green colour then to a golden-yellow colour.  As the common name suggests, in the winter this tree has stunning vibrant coral red bark which really stands out in a winter garden.

Acer Scanlon

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red maple 'Scanlon'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' Soil: Moist but well drained.Position: Full sun/ partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: RedEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 13m/7mThe Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' is a deciduous tree with pretty red flowers which appear before the leaves in spring. The leaves are glossy green with faded blue undersides in the summer; the foliage later turns crimson in the autumn. This Acer rubrum is an ideal avenue tree or park tree; it is also suitable for medium- larger sized gardens. 

Acer Simon

Louis Freres

Common Name: Sycamore Simon-Louis FreresLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Freres'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/5mSpecial features: An interesting sycamore which has young foliage that is pink.Acer 'Simon-Louis Freres' is a handsome spreading variety of 'Sycamore'. This slow-growing Acer features beautiful young deep pink leaves in Spring which turn creamy-white and purple. The older foliage turns pale green with irregular white markings to create a pleasing effect. This tree makes a good park or lawn specimen.

Acer Summer Red

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: 'Summer Red'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' ' The Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' differs from the majority of Acer rubrum trees as its beautiful crimson foliage appears in summer and not autumn. The bright red leaves turn yellow and crimson in autumn, making this an attractive tree for both the summer and autumn seasons.  This Acer tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this feathered tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).

Acer Trompenburg

Japanese Maple

Common Name: Japanese mapleLatin Name: Acer plamatum 'Trompenburg'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade,Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -15°CEventual height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: 7-9 lobed hand like leaves with brilliant autumn colours.The Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' is a a deciduous tree with rounded, deep-cut leaves which are said to resemble a hand. The foliage emerges with a beautiful wine- red colour, which then develops to a mid-green come summer, before a final autumnal burst of orange and red. This Japanese maple is an ideal ornamental tree for a garden that has plenty of space so the tree can be left to thrive and spread.

Acer Worley

Golden Leaved Sycamore Tree

Common Name: Golden Leaved Sycamore TreeLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worley'Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained. Position: Partial shade, full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 8m x 8m This Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worley' is a particularly robust form of sycamore which features pale yellow leaves in spring that turn green in summer. This low-maintenance tree is an ideal lawn specimen and thrives in either full sun or partial shade.

Acer x orientalia Minorient

Hybrid Maple Tree

Common Name: Hybrid Maple  Latin Name: Acer x orientalia ‘Minorient’ Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Very hardy Eventual height/spread: 4m/3m Special features: Compact size and beautiful variegated leaves (Deciduous) Acer 'Minorient' is a rather rare find in the UK, and we think it will soon become popular when people discover its features: the highly renowned French nursery, Minier, created this maple from Acer Campestre and Acer Cappadocicum and the result is fantastic. The leaves are of the classic maple shape, but with beautifully variegated colours of red, orange and green. The leaves burst to a final shade of maroon red, before falling in autumn. With this being such a compact tree, it is perfect for adding colourful interest to a small garden.

Achillea filipendulina Cloth of Gold

Yarrow

Common Name: YarrowLatin Name: Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Summer-autumn/ yellowHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 150-250cm/ 50-100cmSpecial feature: Large, golden flower heads.This yarrow is an excellent choice for adding a burst of sunshine to a border. The large, golden yellow flower heads are densely packed and add a real splash of colour; beneath them, the fern-like leaves are silvery green in colour and texture. This plant is upright in habit and grows tall for a perennial, making it a great choice for structural planting.

Amelanchier Ballerina

Snowy Mespilus Tree

Amelanchier Ballerina, also known as Snowy Mespilus Tree, is a great feature in any garden due to its upright, compact growth habit. 

It has beautiful ovate leaves that are coppery-bronze when young, which fade to green before turning to brilliant shades of orange and red in the autumn.In early April, the Snowy Mespilus Tree graces your garden with large white flowers, which create a breathtaking spring-time scene. Later, deep red and purple berries appear, which are sure to attract plenty of birds and wildlife to your space.

Amelanchier Ballerina is resilient and hardy. It performs best in well drained soil and can tolerate pollution. We recommend positioning this tree in full sun or partial shade.After a 20 year growth period, Amelanchier grandiflora Ballerina will have an approximate height of 4 metres and a spread of about 3 metres. The compact growth habit and hardiness of Snowy Mespilus Tree make it an adaptable specimen that will work in gardens of any size. Enjoy the colourful displays of Amelanchier Ballerina year after year.Common Name: Snowy Mespilus TreeLatin Name: Amelanchier grandiflora 'Ballerina'Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: March to April / whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Profusion of white flowers in spring. (Deciduous) Trustpilot

Amelanchier canadensis

Serviceberry Tree

Common Name: Serviceberry TreeLatin Name: Amelanchier canadensisSoil: fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: March to April / white, star-shaped flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/3mSpecial features: White, star-shaped flowers in spring followed by purple-black edible fruits in late summer. (Deciduous)The Amelanchier canadensis tree thrives in boggy, damp conditions where it can grow into a beautiful small tree or a large shrub. This deciduous tree has rounded oval dark-green leaves which turn vivid shades of gold before falling in the autumn. Enchantingly pretty white star-shaped flowers are produced in spring, followed by sweetly edible black fruits. Grow this tree in full sun to ensure that you get the best autumn colours from the leaves. This tree is certainly one of the best choices for a beautiful autumn display. Due to its relatively small size it is an ideal tree for smaller garden; this low-maintainance tree can also be used for screening. Trustpilot

Amelanchier lamarckii

June Berry Tree

Amelanchier lamarkii, or June Berry tree, is a hardy garden tree which features snow-white flowers and bronzed leaves, with a good autumn colour. This graceful Amelanchier offers changing interest and it would be a welcome addition to any garden. In spring, young foliage shoots through and the leaves are a coppery red colour when young. The leaves are soon accompanied by a stunning shower of star-shaped flowers, which appear in abundance all over the tree. The flowers have five pure white petals and the protruding yellow stamens are the centerpiece of the pretty flowers. Come summer, the leaves mature to a deeper green colour and the purple-black berries appear in June. The clusters of glossy berries make a great natural bird feeder, but they are also edible for humans and they taste like blueberries. The berries can be enjoyed straight from the tree, or they can be cooked up as a jam. Autumn sees the final burst of colour from the foliage: the leaves put on a spectacular show of warm red and bronzed orange before falling. The 'lamarkii' is a hardy tree which makes an ideal lawn specimen: it grows to have a broadly vase-shaped habit and is relatively small when mature, making it suitable for a range of gardens. A deservedly popular tree that works well with a range of other trees: in particular, the Amelanchier Ballerina sits well against this tree as the two are remarkably similar, but the Ballerina has a slightly different habit as the branches arch over a little more. Common Name: June Berry TreeLatin Name: Amelanchier lamarckiiSoil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to April / white star-shaped flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Beautiful autumn leaf colour. (Deciduous) Trustpilot

Amelanchier Obelisk

Alder leaved Serviceberry Tree

Common Name: Alder-leaved Serviceberry Tree Latin Name: Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/ colour: Creamy white in spring Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 4m/ 2m Special features: Creamy white flowers which turn into purple-black fruits.   The 'Obelisk' is a delightful small tree or large shrub which is perfect for the smaller garden; it features a healthy display of dark-green leaves in spring which are complimented by pretty white flowers. Come autumn, the rounded leaves fade to orange and as they begin to fall clusters of purple-black fruits appear. This narrow Amelanchier is the perfect choice for adding colour to a restricted space. Trustpilot

Amelanchier Rainbow Pillar

Snowy Mespilus Tree

The Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar', known as the Columnar Snowy Mespilus Tree, is a new serviceberry from Ohio USA, with an upright habit ideal for planting in small gardens.This tree flourishes in well-drained, loamy soil and thrives in full sun or partial shade.In spring, the tree bursts into life with an abundance of profuse, scented white blossoms, which create quite the stir! As the year moves forwards, it grows edible purplish-red fruits in late summer, which are popular with local wildlife. 

Its mildew and rust resistant summer foliage turns a brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn.With a towering height of 4 metres and a slender spread of 2.5 metres over a 20 year period, the Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' offers vertical interest and visual appeal to any landscape. 

Enjoy its colourful seasonal displays and make it a focal point in your outdoor sanctuary today! Common Name: Columnar Snowy Mespilus Tree Latin Name: Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained soil. (will tolerate chalky soils.) Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: April / White Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 4m/2.5m Special features: A compact tree with brilliant red, orange and yellow autumn colours.(Deciduous)

Amelanchier Robin Hill

June Berry Tree

Amelanchier 'Robin Hill' features masses of white flowers in spring, copper-coloured young foliage, a strong show of autumn colour and small berries in June. The 'Robin Hill' is a highly desirable tree that offers an array of interest throughout the seasons. In spring, just as the foliage is starting to shoot out, an abundance of star-shaped flowers emerge. The flowers emerge pink and soon turn pure white, with vivid yellow stamens at their heart. The spring foliage is coppery red and it makes the perfect backdrop for the floral display. By summer, the finely serrated, ovate leaves have matured to a luscious green and, in late June, the berries appear. The glossy summer berries are small, purple and hang in clusters all over the tree; they make a fantastic natural bird feeder, but they are also fit for human consumption, too.  A final show of colour comes in autumn, when the leaves turn to firey shades of orange and red before falling. This tree is well-suited to a range of positions, including as a lawn specimen or as a border tree. The dense and upright habit of the 'Robin Hill' makes it perfect for smaller spaces. It can tolerate a range of conditions, including urban sites, and thrives in most soils. In terms of a planting partner, the wonderfully colourful Amelanchier 'Rainbow Pillar' works well. Equally, Prunus 'Snow Goose' is a great match as both trees have an upright structure and strong autumn colour. Common Name: June Berry TreeLatin Name: Amelanchier grandiflora 'Robin Hill'Soil: Acidic to neutral, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to April / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Small purple fruits (Deciduous) Trustpilot

Amelanchier Snowflake

Snowy Mespilus Tree

Common Name: Ornamental Snowy MespilusLatin Name: Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflake'Soil: Fertile, moist but well-drained neutral to acid soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April /large white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 5mSpecial features: Very large, single, white flowers contrast well with the coppery young leaves in spring.Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflake' is a stunning small tree of ascending habit. Large single white flowers appear in April as a lovely contrast to the copper foliage. Prune after flowering to encourage lush growth and good flower quality in the following spring. Trustpilot

Arbutus unedo

Strawberry Tree

Common Name: Strawberry TreeLatin Name: Arbutus unedoSoil: Fertile, well-drained soil (tolerates chalky soils)Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: September to November/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Strawberry like red fruits in the autumn.Arbutus unedo can either be grown as a shrub, when in bush form, or as a medium sized tree. This tree features attractive shredding brown bark which is highly ornamental. The white flowers are borne in late autumn and since the fruits take 12 months to ripen, the tree bears both mature fruits and flowers at the same time, making it incredibly beautiful. This tree is ideal for any location due to its wind-resistance meaning it can tollerate coastal conditions just as well as any normal garden setting. Trustpilot

Aster novi

belgii Lady in Blue

Common Name: Michaelmas DaisyLatin Name: Aster novi-belgii 'Lady in Blue'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Autumn/ purpleHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 10-50cm/ 10-50cmSpecial feature: Masses of autumn flowers.This Aster will bring a floral burst colour to your garden when most other varieties have died back. In autumn an abundance of daisy-like, lavender-blue flowers appear and these are nestled between a mass of dark-green, narrow leaves. This works really well as a border plant and is perfect for a cottage style garden.

Aucuba Variegata

Spotted Laurel

Common Name: Spotted LaurelLatin Name: Aucuba japonica 'Variegata'Soil: Any garden soil (except waterlogged soils)Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Insignificant small purple flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Handsome glossy foliage, splashed with yellow. Red fruit in the Autumn and Winter.A female variety of laurel with big handsome glossy leaves covered in yellow blotches, this plant is tolerant of adverse conditions and manages to do well in dry shade. It positively flourishes when given a more amenable site. The variegated plant was the first Aucuba to be introduced to the west and is a well known feature of the Victorian shrubbery. Trustpilot

Berberis darwinii

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis darwiniiSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Golden yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 3mSpecial features: Shiny holly like leavesDense colourful fast growing evergreen shrub with bright, shiny, very prickly holly-like, dark green leaves. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. Clothed in masses of rich orange flowers May to June, followed by edible blue barberries which are excellent in jams and preserves. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant. Trustpilot

Berberis darwinii Compacta

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis darwinii 'Compacta'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Golden yellow Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.9m/0.9mSpecial features: An evergreen variety which features glossy deep green leaves.The 'Compacta' is the more compact form of the ever-popular darwinii. This shrub features golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, and these later turn to blue-black fruits in autumn. The holly-like leaves of the ‘Compacta’ start out with a red tinge and develop into a deep green colour. This low-maintenance shrub is the ideal choice for adding year-round colour to a bed or border. Trustpilot

Berberis Helmond Pillar

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Helmond Pillar'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ pale yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 0.6mSpecial features: A narrow upright barberry with rich purple foliage.This deciduous barberry is grown for its dark red-purple leaves and its narrow upright habit. It has small, red-tinted, pale-yellow flowers in mid-spring and in autumn, the leaves turn a brilliant shade of red. It is low maintenance, and useful for giving vertical interest in shrub borders. Trustpilot

Berberis Maria

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Maria'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.7m x 0.7mSpecial features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage which brightens up any garden The ‘Maria’ is a lively and vivid variety of barberry which features small rounded leaves that are densely packed onto the pillar-like framework. New foliage shoots through red, and then turns to yellow-green, then finally bright orange-red in autumn. This deciduous shrub is perfect for adding a vibrant splash of colour to a bed, border, or rockery and it works particularly well when planted alongside a darker variety of barberry like the ‘Helmond Pillar’. Trustpilot

Berberis Pow Wow

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis 'Pow Wow'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ CreamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/90cmSpecial features: Vibrant variegated foliage and a pretty summer flowers. The ‘Pow Wow’ is a delightful, deciduous shrub which has a slight spreading habit and is a great addition to a bed or border. The small, waxy leaves are ovate in shape and densely packed onto the golden stems. The leaves are bright golden green with mottled white and pink splashes and new shoots have a rosy blush to them. In autumn, the leaves turn deep orange which adds further interest to this hardy shrub. This is a low maintenance shrub which is useful for adding a burst of colour to your garden.   Trustpilot

Berberis Rose Glow

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ little bell-shaped yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 1.5mSpecial features: Deciduous shrub with beautiful purple foliage mottled with pink and white.This rounded shrub has tiny leaves that are curiously mottled pink and purple with touches of white on occasion. Close up, the leaves can look muddled. At a short distance, the colours meld, creating a rich pinkish plum effect, which glows when caught by the sun. This deciduous shrub has little bell-shaped yellow flowers in spring, red berries in September and bright red autumnal tints. Trustpilot

Berberis thunbergii Admiration

Barberry

Common Name: Barberry Latin Name: Berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Admiration' Soil: Well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Spring / Pale pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.4m/0.4m Special features: Purple-red obovate leaves that have a striking yellow margin. This delightfully compact shrub has a truly unique display of foliage as the leaves emerge deep green and mature to a rich red colour with a distinctive yellow margin. The spring leaves are accompanied by pale pink flowers, and these later turn to small, shiny crimson fruits in autumn. The ‘Admiration’ is great for planting in a mixed border or bed and will add a unique splash of colour to your garden. For the optimum leaf colour, plant this barberry in a sunny spot. Trustpilot

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

Berberis x media Red Jewel

Barberry

Common Name: Barberry Red JewelLatin Name: Berberis x media 'Red Jewel'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ insignificant yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.9m-1.2mSpecial features: Compact habit with glossy foliage, semi-evergreen. The Barberry 'Red Jewel' is a small semi-evergreen shrub of dense prickly habit, foliage is bronze/red when young becoming green in summer followed by red autumn colour.  Trustpilot

Berberis x ottawensis Superba

Barberry

Common Name: BarberryLatin Name: Berberis x ottawensis f. purpurea 'Superba'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow-orange flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Beetroot red leaves and pretty orange-yellow flowers in spring.The 'Superba' is an all-round great shrub which features stunning beetroot red leaves that start out bronze and turn to a brighter red colour in autumn. Small and glossy berries also appear in autumn and these are popular with wildlife. This deciduous barberry grows to be vigorous and the spiny branches arch over with age. This shrub is perfect for planting as a contrast plant against green-leaved forms of barberry like the ‘Starburst’ and works really well as a low-maintenance hedge. Trustpilot

Betula albo

sinensis

Common Name: Chinese Paper BirchLatin Name: Betula albo-sinensisSoil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/6cm long male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/5mSpecial features: Medium sized tree with finely flaking pinkish-brown bark.Betula albo-sinensis is a pretty and graceful birch that has smooth peeling bark that carries attractive pinkish brown tones. The bark peels to reveal creamy young growth. The leaves are rather conical, with a lightly toothed edge, a bright and glossy yellow green, turning yellow in autumn.  Trustpilot

Betula albo

sinensis Kansu

Common Name: Chinese Red Birch Latin Name: Betula albo-sinensis 'Kansu'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/ Yellow- brown catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 13m/ 11mSpecial features: Coppery pink and brown peeling bark This is an outstanding tree for winter interest; the attractive bark peels to reveal multiple layers of bark which show different colours simultaneously. On the same tree you will get coppery pink, burnt orange and russet brown. In spring yellow-brown catkins appear at the same time as the ovate, tapered, dark-green leaves. The leaves are lustrous and add a healthy splash of colour throughout spring and summer, before turning golden yellow in autumn and falling. This Chinese native makes a fantastic addition to a medium-large sized garden and it will become a good-sized tree; it makes a wonderful specimen but also works well when planted with other birch trees, particularly next to ones with accent colours like the Betula utilis 'Snow Queen'.

Betula albo

sinensis Pink Champagne

Common Name: Chinese Red BirchLatin Name: Betula albo-sinensis 'Pink Champagne'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/ 6cm long yellow-brown catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 11m/ 7mSpecial features: Pale pink peeling barkThis is a majestic birch that will bring interest to your garden all year round. Birch trees are renowned for their ornamental bark and this one is no different: the ‘pink champagne’ coloured bark peels in sheets once the tree is established, which gives wonderful winter interest. The foliage is ovate in shape and dark green on the top, pale green underneath. The leaves turn to buttery yellow before falling in autumn. This is a majestic tree that has a spreading crown when mature, so do give it room to grow. Plant it as a specimen or, if you have room, in a trio with other contrasting birch trees like the Betula utiis var. 'Jacquemontii' and the Betula nigra.

Betula albo

sinensis septentrionalis

Common Name: Chinese Red Birch Latin Name: Betula albosinensis septentrionalisSoil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/ Brown catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 11m/ 7mSpecial features: Peeling bark that varies in colour.This birch is a fantastic choice for winter interest as the bark is eye-catching and distinctive; the top layer of bark is a rich, deep red-brown but as it peels in sheets a lighter coppery-pink shade is revealed. Aside from the ornamental bark, brown catkins appear in spring and these are closely followed by mid-green leaves. The leaves are much larger than most in the species as they can grow to 10cm in length and provide further interest in autumn when they turn golden yellow before falling. This birch will eventually have a pyramidal habit and it makes a fantastic specimen tree; if you've got the room then plant this alternately with a lighter birch, like the Betula utilis 'Snow Queen', so that you get contrasting bark in the winter months.

Betula albosinensis Fascination

Chinese Red

Common Name: Chinese red-barked birchLatin Name: Betula albosinensis FascinationSoil: Any free-draining garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/Yellow-brown male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 13m/8mSpecial features: Orange-red peeling bark The 'Fascination' is a stunning ornamental tree which offers year-round interest. Its most notable feature is its orange-red peeling bark which has a shimmering copper tone to it: the iridescent-looking bark really stands out in a winter garden. Once the tree reaches maturity the bark mellows to a pink-white colour, but it still retains its glossy appearance. Spring brings fresh foliage and the cordate leaves are dark-green in colour and serrated at their edges. In March exceptionally lengthy yellow-brown catkins emerge and these dangle from the branches, which adds further interest. The winter leaves turn buttery-yellow before falling in autumn. This tree has densely ascending branches and it will grow to have a pyramidal habit, making this a great choice for a screening tree. Plant it alongside something just as sturdy and colourful, like the Koelreuteria paniculata, or something with contrasting bark, like the Betula Snow Queen.

Betula Dalecarlica

Swedish Birch Tree

Common Name: Swedish BirchLatin Name: Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/6 cm long male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 5mSpecial features: Medium sized tree with finely flaking pinkish-brown bark.Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' is a pretty and graceful birch that has smooth peeling bark that carries attractive pinkish brown tones. The bark peels to reveal creamy young growth which, with age, develops dark grooves. The tree has an upright habit and grows to be tall with slightly pendulous branches. The deciduous leaves are rather conical, with a lightly toothed edge, a bright and glossy yellow green, turning yellow in autumn.

Betula Fastigiata

Upright Silver Birch Tree

Common Name: Upright Silver BirchLatin Name: Betula pendula 'Fastigiata'Soil: Will grow in most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/Yellowy-brown male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years : 7m x 2mSpecial features: A useful upright form of the of the native Silver Birch (Deciduous).Betula pendula 'Fastigiata' is an attractive columnar form of the native Silver Birch. This is an interesting tree with a silvery-white trunk and twisted, stiffly ascending branches. The leaves are dark green turning yellow in late autumn. This upright birch is ideal as a specimen tree or in areas where space is limited. 

Betula Golden Beauty

Golden Birch Tree

Common Name: Golden BirchLatin Name: Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty'Soil: fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: HardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 7m x 3mSpecial features: Medium golden birch with attractive glowing green foliage.Betula 'Golden Beauty' is a true wonder for the garden with its attractive golden/green serrated leaves. This new introduction has a magnificent structure, the ascending branches form a cone- like shape when mature. This Birch is best known for its transforming bark which changes colours throughout its life, moving through cream, purple, cinamon and brown.

Betula Golden Cloud

Golden Birch

Common Name: Golden Cloud Birch  Latin Name: Betula pendula 'Golden Cloud' Soil: Any good garden soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: March-April/Male catkins Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/4m Special features: Glistening sliver branches and golden yellow leaves The Golden Cloud is a fantastic variety of birch. A relative of the popular ‘Betula pendula’, the Golden Cloud has leaves that are of the classic diamond shape, but the leaves have a golden yellow-green colour over summer, which later matures to a buttery yellow in autumn. The finely serrated leaves adorn the slightly pendulous branches and the tree has a narrowly pyramidal habit when mature. Like most betula tress, the Golden Cloud is a great choice for year round interest as the bark is predominantly silver, but with deep, dark fissures developing as the tree matures.

Betula Grayswood Ghost

Himalayan Birch Tree

Common Name: Himalayan Birch TreeLatin Name: Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost'Soil: Will tolerate most soil typesPosition: Full sun to part shade. Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 8m/ 4mSpecial features: Glossy dark green leaves and lustrous white bark.The 'Grayswood Ghost' is aptly named due to its sparkling white bark: one of the whitest birch barks around. The bark makes an outstanding focal point in winter, giving this tree year-round interest. The leaves are dark green in colour with a rich and glossy sheen to them; they are usually preceded by brown catkins in early spring. Autumn sees a final show from the foliage as the leaves turn to crisp shades of yellow before falling. This birch will eventually grow to have an upright, conical crown. This is a beautiful specimen and it should be planted in a position where its ornamental qualities can be enjoyed. We recommend planting this as a trio if you have room, or if you want a dramatic garden feature then an avenue of birch trees is a sight to behold.

Betula Hakkoda Orange

Hakkoda Orange Birch Tree

Common Name: Hakkoda Orange Birch TreeLatin Name: Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange'Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/Male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: A graceful tree with smooth amber-orange peeling bark.Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange' is a graceful, vigorous tree originally collected from Mount Hakoda in Japan. The new, heart shaped leaves on this unusual variety first appear orange later fading to lime green. The smooth amber-orange peeling bark looks spectacular in winter.

Betula Jacquemontii

White Stem Birch Tree

Common Name: Himalayan Birch TreeLatin Name: Betula utiis var. 'Jacquemontii'Soil: Medium to wet soil.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: April/MayHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 9m/4mSpecial features: White bark and fine architectural shape. Catkins in spring. Golden leaf colour in autumn. Deciduous. Betula utiis var. 'Jacquemontii' is one of the most striking trees available in the garden design palatte, and is especially useful for smaller spaces. It is a variety of birch tree with a fine form and very white bark that almost glows white. The most striking example can be seen at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire where a stand of about 30 of the trees have been planted as a single feature. In this case the bark is especially white as it is cleaned regularly, for the most striking appearance possible. In addition to its fine bark, the tree boasts lovely autumn colour, with leaves turning golden before falling. Betula utiis var. 'Jacquemontii' is not a difficult tree to grow, preferring medium to wet soil, but also thriving in warmer, dryer climates. It is fully hardy in the UK and, like all birches, grows rapidly to early maturity. Birches are not long lived trees, compared, for example with the oak, but reach maturity very quickly, which is a great asset in the design of gardens which are intended for almost immediate appreciation. The final height of this variety is about 9m with a spread of 4m. Whilst stands of Betula Jacquemontii are particularly striking, this variety would be a fine statement tree in a smaller area or family garden, or even in a front garden that was large enough to accommodate the canopy width. The tree has separate male and female catkins, which both occur on the same tree.The plant is a native of the Himalayas where it was discovered by Joseph Hooker, and it was named after Victor Jacquemont; the French naturalist.

Betula maximowicziana

Monarch Birch Tree

Common Name: Monarch BirchLatin Name: Betula Maximowicziana Soil: Any good garden soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: March/ Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 15m/ 10mSpecial features: Outstanding autumn colour and attractive catkins in the spring on more mature trees The Monarch birch is unlike other trees in the birch family as it grows to have a greater spread than its relatives, and it also has much larger leaves. In spring, new foliage shoots through with a delicate rosy blush, before fading to a vivid mid-green colour for summer. The leaves are some of the best for autumn colour, and they shine with a dazzling golden yellow colour before falling in late autumn. Even after leaf fall, this tree has great interest in the winter garden with its grey bark that peels in horizontal stripes. With spring comes the new batch of heart-shaped green leaves, and these are shortly followed by long yellow catkins on more mature trees. This is a great choice for architectural planting, and this tree will become a real focal point in your garden.

Betula Moonbeam

Himalayan Birch Tree

Common Name: Moonbeam Himalayan Birch TreeLatin Name: Betula utiis var. jacquemontii ‘Moonbeam’Soil: Will tolerate most soil typesPosition: Full sun to part shade. Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: more compact than some birch trees, making it suitable for smaller spaces.With its striking, peeling, white bark and its relatively compact size, the 'Moonbeam' is a highly desirable Himalayan birch tree. Its bark is its most notable feature and this offers winter interest as the pearly white bark sparkles in the winter sun. Spring sees the arrival of the mid-dark, ovate, serrated green leaves and the yellow-brown catkins; the leaves hang from their stems and have a subtle shine to them. Come autumn, the foliage turns golden yellow before falling. This birch is fairly upright in habit and grows slower than some birch trees, making it a fantastic choice for smaller gardens or areas with limited space. As with most birch trees, it is tolerant of most conditions, but it does prefer moist soil. If you do have more room and want a planting partner for the 'Moonbeam' then the Betula  'Hakkoda Orange' is a fantastic choice as the two trees are relatively compact and both offer differing bark colours.

Betula nigra

River Birch Tree

Common Name: River Birch, Red Birch Latin Name: Betula nigra Soil: Medium moisture, well-drained. Acid, alkaline or neutral. Position: Full sun to part shade.  Flowering period/colour: Spring Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 12m/8m Special features: Cinnamon coloured bark that peels and flakes to reveal creamy layers underneath. The ‘River birch’ is an American native: this fantastic tree is fully hardy and offers a changing interest throughout the seasons. In spring, green catkins appear and these mature to yellow and then brown. The fresh spring leaves emerge a rich green and hold their colour until autumn, when they turn yellow before falling. The leaves are of the classic betula ‘diamond shape’.  The bark is by far the most distinctive feature of this tree as it peels and flakes in layers: the outer layers are a reddish-cinnamon colour and the inner layers are creamy golden colour.

Betula nigra Black Star

River Birch Tree

Common Name: River Birch Latin Name: Betula nigra 'Black Star'Soil: Will grow in most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 8m/ 4mSpecial features: Highly distinctive peeling bark.This river birch is a real showstopper! The rugged bark peels vigorously and you get papery strips of pink, cream and brown bark which looks particularly special in winter. In terms of the foliage this birch offers glossy green leaves throughout spring and summer and these later turn yellow before falling. This Betula works really well as a specimen, particularly due to the ornamental bark, but it also works well when planted in a trio. Although this birch is tolerant of most soil conditions, it grows particularly well in wet sites.

Betula pendula

Silver Birch Tree

Common Name: Silver Birch TreeLatin Name: Betula pendulaSoil: Will grow in most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March/Yellowy-brown male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 8m/3mSpecial features: White peeling bark. (Deciduous)Betula pendula is a graceful native tree, upright growing, the smaller branches becoming pendulous with age. The deciduous leaves are a diamond shape and hold a mid-green colour before turning yellow in autumn. Yellowy brown male catkins in appear in spring. White peeling bark which with age becomes ruggedly fissured and dark-grey, almost black, at the base. These trees are most effective when planted as a close group of 3 and they also make a good windbreak.The silver birch is an extremely popular tree which is widely planted for its highly ornamental white peeling bark. The ornamental bark gives this tree interest all year round, and it looks particularly effective in winter when the rest of the garden is dormant. In spring, diamond-shaped mid-green leaves appear on the upright branches, and at the same time yellow-brown male catkins hang from the tree. Autumn sees the leaves fade to yellow before falling, when they again reveal the beautiful bark. As this tree matures, the branches become more pendulous and the bark develops a real character and becomes deeply fissured and dark grey in colour.