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Abelia x grandiflora Gold Spot

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia x grandiflora Gold Spot Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Gold Spot' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to September/ White Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/4m Special features: Golden green leaves that are held on arching branches. If you want a vibrant shrub with long-lasting flowers then the 'Gold Spot' is a fantastic choice. The foliage is golden green and in summer, through to autumn, the leaves are complimented by the pretty, tubular flowers. The flowers open from deep pink buds and are white, with a pale pink blush. In milder areas the leaves will hold all year round, but for most this is a semi-evergreen shrub. This Abelia is a great choice for low-level structural planting as the branches gently arch; we love it in a mixed bed with an accenting plant, like the darker green leaves of the popular Abelia grandiflora. 

Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia x grandiflora Kaleidoscope Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to October/ Light pink Hardiness: Half hardy Eventual height/spread: 1m/1.5m Special features: Colourful, variegated foliage and pretty pink flowers. This Abelia is a wonderfully colourful semi-evergreen shrub that offers a kaleidoscope of colours for most of the year. The variegated foliage is at its brightest in spring when the leaves emerge with vivid shades of yellow and green. As the foliage matures throughout summer the colour deepens and darkens. Summer foliage is accompanied by fragrant, pale pink-white, tubular flowers that open from rosy pink buds and last until October. The final show of colour comes in autumn when the leaves have an orange-red sheen. In milder areas the leaves will hold, but for most this is a semi-evergreen shrub. We love this Abelia in a colourful border, particularly a sensory one, and it looks great alongside the much darker leaf colours of the Nandina deomsticata 'Obsession'. 

Abelia x grandiflora Lucky Lots

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia Lucky LotsLatin Name: Abelia x grandiflora ‘Lucky Lots’ Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: summer/ white Hardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 1m/ 1.5mSpecial features: Scented white flowers in summer This Abelia will make a welcome addition to any bed or border. It features variegated leaves that are dark green in colour with creamy margins in spring and summer; these later take on an autumnal orange hue and, with this being a semi-evergreen, they hold their leaves in milder winters. The summer flowers also make an eye-catching feature and they are soft white in colour, funnel-shaped and carry a sweet scent. This attractive shrub is perfect in a sunny spot and works well as part of a sensory planting scheme or a cottage style garden.

Abelia x grandiflora Radiance

Abelia

Common Name: Abelia Radiance Latin Name: Abelia x grandiflora 'Radiance' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/ White Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.9m/1.5m Special features: Masses of white flowers that last well into autumn. The 'Radiance' is a delightful semi-evergreen shrub with so much to offer. Crimson-coloured stems hold ovate, mid-green leaves that have irregular creamy yellow margins, which makes this an eye-catching little plant. The leaves are accompanied by masses of white flowers that appear in late summer and last well into autumn when most other flowers have faded. The tubular flowers, which have pale pink calyces, are lightly scented and are popular with insects.  This Abelia will eventually form a mound and it works well in a large container, or in a mixed bed. We love this when planted as a low-level accent plant and it works really well with the rosy tones of the Abelia x grandiflora 'Kaleidoscope'. 

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

Choisya Aztec Pearl

Mexican Orange Blossom

Common Name: Mexican Orange BlossomLatin Name: Choisya ternata 'Aztec pearl'Soil: any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May / pink-tinged white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: An evergreen shrub with slender, glossy, dark green leavesAn evergreen shrub with slender, glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of fragrant, pink-tinged white flowers in late spring, 'Aztec Pearl' is a more compact alternative to the ubiquitous Choisya ternata. It's ideal for the back or middle of a mixed border and, in hot summers and full sun, it may flower twice without pruning. It can also be grown in partial shade as an attractive foliage plant. Although it's fully hardy, the leaves may be damaged by exposure to strong winds or frost.

Cordyline australis 'Charlie Boy'

Cabbage Tree

Common Name: Cabbage TreeLatin Name: Cordyline australis 'Charlie Boy’Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: summer/ tiny white flowers in hot summersHardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/ 1.5m Special features: Bright pink and deep purple leaves The ‘Charlie Boy’ is a boldly colourful shrub that makes a real statement. It is renowned for its vivid foliage which is wine red and bright pink in colour, adding a real touch of drama to any garden. In particularly warm summers you may get a show of tiny, white flowers; these are popular with bees and insects. This Cordyline stands out from the others as it is hardier (down to around -9) and is also brighter than most. If you want to add some structure to a border then this is an excellent architectural plant; we also think it looks great in a pot on a sunny patio. Trustpilot

Cordyline australis

Cabbage Tree

Common Name: Cabbage TreeLatin Name: Cordyline australisSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Summer/ dramatic white flower spikes (once mature)Hardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 8m x 1.5mSpecial features: An evergreen exotic, structural plant with wide green leaves. Grows into a small palm-like tree in time.This popular cordlyine has a palm-like appearance, with arching, lance shaped, light green leaves, retained throughout the year. Mature trees produce dramatic white flower spikes that smell exquisite. It makes an ideal specimen for a sunny, protected border, patio or for the exotic garden.

Cordyline Sundance

Cabbage Tree

Common Name: Cabbage TreeLatin Name: Cordyline australis 'Sundance'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Summer/White to tan flowers appear high above the foliage in long drooping panicles (once mature)Hardiness: Half hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 1mSpecial features: An evergreen exotic, structural plant with wide green leaves and a deep red flush to the base of each leaf. Grows into a small palm-like tree in timeThis cordyline has an upright, palm like appearance. It has very green sword-like strap leaves with a thin stripe of pink-red down the midrib and along the leaf base. 'Sundance' flourishes in full sun to light shade and prefers good drainage. Fragrant white flowers bloom on clusters on mature plants in the summer. It is drought tolerant, which makes it perfect in patio planters and tubs.

Cornus alba Kesselringii

Black Stem Dogwood

Common Name: Black Stem Dogwood Latin Name: Cornus alba 'Kesselringii' Soil: Any moderately fertile soil (Will tolerate wet soils) Position: Full sun to part shade Flowering period/colour: May and June/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5m Special features: Dark red, then black, stems that create a striking winter focal point. This Dogwood boasts distinctive stems that really stand out in a winter garden; once the leaves fall the dark red shoots are visible and over winter these darken and become purple-black in colour. Aside from the shoots, the leaves are of interest throughout the growing season and these are highly ornamental themselves: the leaves are ovate in shape and dark green in colour, but some leaves have a deep purple blush to them. Furthermore, small sprays of creamy white flowers appear in summer and these later become tiny people berries. This hardy shrub works really well in a winter border, either on its own, in groups, or with other shrubs. In order to really make the colour of these stems stand out, we would recommend planting it alongside an accenting Cornus, like the 'Midwinter Fire', for a dramatic winter focal point. 

Cornus Midwinter Fire

Dogwood

Common Name: Dogwood Latin Name: Cornus sanguine 'Midwinter Fire' Soil: Any moderately fertile soil (Will tolerate wet soils) Position: Full sun to part shade Flowering period/colour: May and June/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5m Special features: Striking firey stems offer outstanding winter interest. Cornus are widely planted for their superb winter interest and the ‘Midwinter Fire’ is one of the best around. In winter, once the leaves have fallen, the yellow-orange stems are visible: over winter the tips turn to deep shades of red, giving you the effect of a fire in a sleeping winter garden. Aside from the shoots, the wavy leaves offer interest throughout the growing season and these are bright green, flushed with red. In summer delicate, creamy white flowers sit amongst the foliage. The prominent stems give this plant a definitive structure, particularly after leaf fall, so this is a great choice for structural planting. It works really well in a border with other cornus plants and alternating this with the golden stems of the Cornus stolonifera ‘Flaviramea’ looks particularly effective. 

Cortaderia Pumila

Pampas Grass

The 'Pumila' is a wonderful ornamental grass which features frosty cream coloured flower plumes that appear in late summer. Up close, the flower plumes look feathery and have fantastic movement with a breeze. A year round interest is also achieved with the narrowly linear leaves which are sharp to the touch. This stunning ornamental grass will make the ideal focal point for the smaller garden.

Cortaderia selloana

Pampas Grass

Cortaderia selloana is a wonderful ornamental grass; its narrowly linear leaves which will bring a year round interest to your garden. In summer, a further intesest is added when the feather-like flower plumes appear and bring height to the perennial. With a gentle breeze, the low-lying grasses and tall flowers sway gently and add movement to your garden. A great choice for planting in a pot or at the back of a border. It is advisable to plant this perennial in a place where children cannot come into contact with it as the leaves are sharp.

Cotoneaster Cornubia

Cotoneaster Tree

Common Name: Cotoneaster TreeLatin Name: Cotoneaster x watereri 'Cornubia'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late spring to early summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/5mSpecial features: Showy red berries in autumn.Cotoneaster Cornubia - a standout piece in any garden. With its cascading branches, versatile features, and year-round beauty, this could just be the addition that your outdoor space is yearning for.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to both full sun and partial shade, Cotoneaster Cornubia is a hardy and resilient tree. In late spring to early summer, it showers your garden with an abundant display of white flowers, creating quite a scene!As the seasons progress, this tree transforms. In autumn, the Cotoneaster Tree grows vibrant red berries, adding a splash of colour to the changing landscape. Its evergreen foliage gives you a consistent and attractive backdrop, making it a standout feature in your garden, no matter the season.With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 5 metres in 20 years, Cotoneaster Cornubia is well-suited for many different garden sizes. Due to its versatility, it will work well as a standalone piece, in a row for a natural screen, or in mixed plantings. Cotoneaster Cornubia gives you visual appeal for you to enjoy throughout the year! 

Buy the Cotoneaster Tree and watch it deliver, season after season.

Cotoneaster Exburiensis

Cotoneaster Tree

Common Name: Cotoneaster TreeLatin Name: Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Exburiensis'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/5mSpecial features: Yellow fruits in autumnCotoneaster 'Exburiensis' is a large, semi-evergreen tree with fairly large bluish green leaves that shine softly and on the outreaching branches, giving a layered appearance. This cotoneaster has white flowers in spring followed by apricot yellow autumn fruits which last for a long season and take on pink tints during winter. These generally last into the New Year.

Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus

Cotoneaster Tree

Common Name: Cotoneaster TreeLatin Name: Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Laden with bright red fruits in autumn/winterThis superb Cotoneaster has weeping branches that are swamped with white flowers in summer and brilliant and plentiful clusters of red fruits in autumn. The foliage is a rich mid-green colour and makes a fantastic foil for the summer fruits and autumn berries.The Hybridus Pendulus is a semi-evergreen tree; it generally holds its leaves but can lose some of them, in particularly severe winters. Please be aware the seeds of the fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Cotoneaster Rothschildianus

Cotoneaster Tree

Common Name: Cotoneaster TreeLatin Name: Cotoneaster salicifoilus 'Rothschildianus'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/3mSpecial features: Large clusters of creamy-yellow fruits.Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' is a shrubby tree with arching branches of semi- evergreen foliage. The bright green, oval-shaped leaves will hold all year round in milder winters and some leaves will be lost in more severe winters. This Cotoneaster also features heads of small creamy-white flowers in June, whic are followed by large pendant clusters of creamy yellow berries in autumn. The berries are great for attracting wildlife to your garden, particularly birds. This tree makes an excellent screen at the back of a large border.

Cotoneaster x watereri

Cotoneaster Tree

Common Name: Cotoneaster TreeLatin Name: Cotoneaster x watereriSoil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/5mSpecial features: Covered with brilliant red berries in the autumn.This Cotoneaster, with rather large matt green leaves which are pleasantly veined, makes a splendid small tree. The tree is covered with brilliant red berries in the autumn which are great for attracting wildlife to your garden. It has a rather open habit and the sight of the arching branches glistening with red berries in autumn is quite beautiful.

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 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 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.

Davidia involucrata

Handkerchief Tree

Common Name: Handkerchief Tree/Dove Tree Latin Name: Davidia involucrata Soil: Moist but well drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/small purple flowers in large white bracts.  Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 10m/8m Special features: Handkerchief-like bracts that flutter in the breeze   The ‘Handkerchief Tree’ is a native of China and it got its unusual common name from its most striking feature: its flowers. In fact, the flowers of the tree aren’t that special, they are small and purple and not particularly outstanding, yet the protective leaves that cover the flowers (named bracts) make this a truly special tree. In May, when the flowers emerge, they are wrapped in the creamy white bracts which flutter in the breeze. This tree also features large, heart-shaped green leaves that complement the flowers beautifully. This is a tree for the patient gardener, as the flowers can take a few years to appear- but when they do arrive they are well worth the wait.

Delphinium Pacific Giants Galahad

Larkspur

Common Name: LarkspurLatin Name: Delphinium 'Pacific Giants Galahad'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Summer/ whiteHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 150-200/ 50-100Special feature: Majestic flower spikes with pure white flowers.This is certainly a perennial that will make an impact. This tall, upright Larkspur is perfect for adding stature and structure to the back of a bed. In summer pure white flowers stud the upright spikes and they make excellent cut flowers. The finely-cut foliage is a soft shade of green. We love this when planted along a border, too.

Elaeagnus Limelight

Elaeagnus

Common Name: ElaeagnusLatin Name: Elaeagnus x ebbingei 'Limelight'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: September to December / White flower.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: silvery sheen on the young leavesA strong coloured Eleagnus which presents a very greenish gold overall appearance. The leaves start green and develop yellow, pale gold and pale green central blotches as they mature. A great choice for illuminating darker patches of your garden and it can also be grown as an informal hedge.

Elaeagnus Maculata

Elaeagnus

Common Name: ElaeagnusLatin Name: Elaeagnus pungens 'Maculata'Soil: Moist but well-drained soil, except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Winter months/white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Dark green, shiny leaves with a brilliant golden centre.Also known as 'Aureovariegata', this is perhaps the best-known and most reliable variegated form. This vigorous, spreading shrub from Japan is very adaptable, and may be grown on most soils except shallow chalk and is also tolerant of coastal sites. The rich gold variegation provides a striking addition to a border and is useful for lifting a dull corner of the garden. It can be planted as a hedge and clipped twice a year for a formal finish or trained as a wall shrub. Insignificant but strongly scented white flowers are produced over the winter months.

Elaeagnus x ebbingei

Elaeagnus

Common Name: ElaeagnusLatin Name: Elaeagnus x ebbingeiSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: September to December / Silvery-white flower.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: silvery sheen on the young leavesA fast growing evergreen with large leathery leaves which are metallic grey-green above and silver underneath. Many small but intensely fragrant silvery flowers appear in clusters in autumn, followed by small egg-shaped orange fruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside positions.

Escallonia Iveyi

White Escallonia

Common Name: Escallonia IveyiLatin Name: Escallonia 'Iveyi'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/3mSpecial features: Fragrant white flowers that blossom in small clusters. (Evergreen)The 'Iveyi' is a pretty shrub which features attractive clusters of small white flowers which blossom from June to September. The fragranced flowers are complimented by the waxy, dark-green leaves that are present all year round. This is the perfect shrub for planting in a mixed border, or for planting near a seating area so that the fragrance of the flowers can be enjoyed.

Eucalyptus gunnii

Cider Gum Tree

Common Name: Cider Gum TreeLatin Name: Eucalyptus gunniiSoil: Neutral to slightly acidic soil that doesn't dry outPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to October/White to cream, Hardiness: Fully hardy when matureHeight and spread in 20 years: 12m/5mSpecial features: Silvery blue, rounded, young foliage.Eucalyptus gunnii, commonly known as the Cider Gum Tree, is the perfect addition to any garden or landscape. Its distinctive blue-green juvenile foliage not only provides visual interest but also gives off a wonderful fragrance. Not only is it fast-growing, but it’s also well-suited for various soil types, as long as they are well-drained.Through summer to autumn months, the Cider Gum Tree shows clusters of creamy-white flowers, adding a sparkle to its already striking appearance. With a projected height of 12 metres and a spread of 5 metres in 20 years, this tree will stand tall on its own, or contribute to the formation of a beautiful garden scene.Ideal for full sun exposure, the Cider Gum Tree is known for its hardiness and ability to thrive in many climates. Whether planted as a focal point in your garden, part of a windbreak, or even in a container on a sunny patio, the Eucalyptus gunnii is a versatile choice.With its rapid growth and unique features, the Cider Gum Tree resiliently stands tall as a beacon of beauty in any outdoor space. Buy one today and enjoy the sights and scents for years to come.

Eucalyptus Niphophila

Alpine Snow Gum Tree

Common Name: Alpine Snow GumLatin Name: Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Niphophila'Soil: Moist, well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -15cHeight and spread in 20 years: 5.5m/3mSpecial features: Fast growing evergreen tree with attractive peeling bark.Eucalyptus pauciflora 'Niphophila' is a hardy, very fast growing, evergreen tree with green-blue waxy leaves and attractive peeling bark. Small creamy-white flowers appear in late spring and summer and the tree itself will give off a fragrant scent in hot conditions. This Alpine snow gum is ideal for any situation as responds very well to pruning so size can be kept down or be left to grow vigorously depending on your own preference.

Eucalyptus pauciflora

Cabbage Gum Tree

Common Name: Cabbage Gum TreeLatin Name: Eucalyptus paucifloraSoil: Tolerant to a wide range of soilsPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: Slow growing, small tree with leathery blue/green leaves. The trunk forms into a beautiful patchwork display of cream, grey and green.Eucalyptus pauciflora is a stunning tree with blended tones of green, blues and grey throughout the trunk and foliage. It provides a small, attractive tree to the garden with a broad headed growth habit. This is a very hardy evergreen tree.

Exochorda macrantha The Bride

Pearl Bush

Common Name: Pearl BushLatin Name: Exochorda macrantha 'The Bride'Soil: Fertile and well drained, not extreme chalkPosition: Open and sunnyFlowering period/colour: White flowers in May, then sporadically through the summerHardiness: Hardy10 year height/spread: 2m x 2.5mSpecial features: Sprays of beautiful white, pear-like blossomA lovely compact mound of weeping branches covered in single white flowers mainly in May but with a few surprises later on. Aside from the outstanding floral display, the foliage also offers a strong interest, particularly in autumn when the delicate green leaves fade to yellow and orange. A real gem for an open sunny site.

Fatshedera lizei

Tree Ivy

Common Name: Tree IvyLatin Name: X Fatshedera lizeiSoil: Any fertile, well drainedPosition: Sheltered, full sun/partial shadeHardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C may need winter protection in colder areasFlowering Period: Insignificant flowers, grown for foliageFlowering Colour: White/greenEventual Height/Spread: 2m x 1.5mSpecial features: Large, lustrous, evergreen, glossy leaves perfect to give an exotic feel.Fatshedera lizei is an evergreen shrub that can be grown as a small climber when attached to a framework. It has large glossy leaves that make this a very appealing choice especially for a more exotic garden where space maybe limited. This tree ivy is ideal for coastal areas as long as it is in a sheltered position.

Fatshedera lizei Annemieke

Tree Ivy

Fatshedera lizei Variegata

Tree Ivy

Fatsia japonica

Japanese Aralia

Common Name: Japanese AraliaLatin Name: Fatsia japonicaSoil: any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: September to October/ white flowersHardiness: Frost hardy ( May need winter protection in cold areas)Eventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: A handsome, tropical-looking shrub (Evergreen)Fatsia japonica is a handsome, tropical-looking, evergreen shrub that is deservedly popular. It has huge green and glossy leaves. The small, ivy-like flowers are carried in big rounded greenish white balls, equally exotic and rather fun. Try it in a tropical-style garden, where the large leaves team well with bamboos, palms, phormiums, and yuccas.

Fuchsia Hawkshead

Common Name: Fuchsia ‘Hawkshead’Latin Name: Fuchsia ‘Hawkshead’Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June-September / whiteHardiness: Half hardy (tender in frost)Eventual height/spread: 1m / 1mSpecial features: Long-lasting white flowers that have a slight pink blush to them. The ‘Hawkshead’ has the accolade of being hardier than most other fuchsias and it does particularly well when planted in a sheltered spot. The slender leaves are mid-dark green and they make the perfect foil for the long-lasting flowers. The floral display is highly unique as the flowers are pure white on the outside, with a slight pink blush on the inside, and they appear to drip from the tree in angelic form.

Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle

Sevenbark

Common Name: Sevenbark Latin Name: Hydrangea arborescens 'Annabelle'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July-September/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Very large, spherical heads of white flowers in spring. This is a very special hydrangea as the flowers are long-lasting and make a real statement: the spherical heads of creamy white flowers appear from July to September and cover the shrub. The leaves of the 'Annabelle' are broadly ovate in shape and are mid-green in colour: these make the perfect foil for the flowers. You can plant this shrub at the back of a border alongside other hydrangeas for a showy flower display.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules'

Hydrangea

Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Hercules’ Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Hercules’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ creamy white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/ 2mSpecial features: Extremely large blooms up to 40cm in length If you want showstopping flowers that will make a real statement then the ‘Hercules’ is the perfect choice. The extremely large flower heads emerge creamy white with a green hue and later develop a rosy blush. In terms of foliage, the sizeable leaves are dark green and serrated at their edges, adding further interest. This hydrangea is also exceptionally hardy, down to around -30, making it suitable for a range of sites and conditions. We love this as part of a mixed border and it looks beautiful when planted alongside the rich ruby flowers of the Hydrangea 'Wims Red’.  

Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear’

Hydrangea

  Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Polar Bear’Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Polar Bear’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/ 1.5mSpecial features: Conical blooms that emerge with a lime green hue and mature to a creamy white. The ‘Polar Bear’ is a fantastic shrub that boasts large, conical flower heads that start with a lime green tint and develop over summer to have a creamy white shade; their final show of colour comes in autumn when they take on a pink blush. These prominent flower heads are great for adding to cut flower displays and they also make the ‘Polar Bear’ an ideal specimen plant. The dark green, toothed leaves make the perfect foil for the changing flowers. We love this in a cottage style garden towards the back of a border.