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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.

Fagus sylvatica

Common Beech Tree

Common Name: Common Beech TreeLatin Name: Fagus sylvaticaSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sun/semi-shadeFlowering period/colour: Just after leaves appear/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height: 25m as tree or pruned to any height as hedge.Special features: Holds its bronze leaves through autumn and early winter.Fagus sylvatica is a handsome, large and realiable tree which develops into a beautiful bell shape as it matures. It has simple green leaves which shine in spring and turn a beautiful bronze and yellow colour in the autumn. When grown as a tree, it produces fruit, called beech mast, as well as crisp russet brown autumn leaves. Can be maintained at any height as a hedge/pleached. Makes the ideal dense, hardy and easy-to-grow hedge. 

Fagus sylvatica Asplenifolia

Fern Leaved Beech Tree

Common Name: Fern Leaved Beech Latin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 12m/8mSpecial features: Glowing golden yellow - orange leaves in autumn.The 'Asplenifolia' is a highly unusual variety of beech that has extremely ornamental fern like foliage. The leaves are deeply serrated and dark green in colour over summer, later turning to golden yellow and orange over autumn. This tree grows with a pyramidal habit for many years, but can eventually grow to have a more rounded crown when mature. This can make a great statement tree for a medium-large sized garden.

Fagus sylvatica Swat Magret

Purple Beech Tree

Common Name: Swat Magret Purple Beech Latin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Swat Magret' Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun/ Partial shade Flowering period/colour: Just after leaves appear/ White flowers (insignificant) Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual Height/ spread: 25m/ 10m Special features: Silvery bark and rich purple-red foliage. The 'Swat Magret' is a handsome variety of purple beech: it features ridged leaves with waved edges that emerge as a rich burgundy colour, then mature to dark purple-green and finally to a burgundy shade once again in autumn. Even after the leaves have fallen, the silvery-grey bark adds winter interest. Neither the flowers nor the fruits are particularly significant, but the fruits benefit wildlife in autumn. Once mature, this handsome tree grows to have a broadly rounded crown; it will become a real feature of a medium-large sized garden and it will make a fantastic shade tree on a sunny day. This purple beech is an attractive accent tree and works well when planted alongside the glossy green leaves of its relative, Fagus Sylvatica (common beach tree). 

Ginkgo Autumn Gold

Maidenhair Tree

Common Name: Maidenhair TreeLatin Name: Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringEventual height/spread: 15m/8mSpecial features: Healthy green leaves in spring and summer and a long-lasting golden yellow autumn leaf colour The 'Autumn Gold' is an outstanding variety of Ginkgo, which features a long-lasting golden autumn leaves that really brighten up your garden. The leaves have a highly distinguishable fan shape, which gives the tree the common name of the ‘Ducks Foot Tree’. The foliage is green in spring and summer; and it twists and curls to give the tree a unique silhouette when in leaf. The tree is fairly upright when young and develops a spreading habit as it matures. This Ginkgo makes a great feature tree, and its glowing seasonal foliage will make it a true autumnal asset to your garden.  

Ginkgo biloba

Maidenhair Tree

Common Name: Maidenhair treeLatin Name: Ginkgo bilobaSoil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Yellow catkins when mature Eventual height/spread: 15m/8mThe Ginkgo biloba is a Chinese native which dates back to over 200 million years ago which dates them back to a time before even dinosaurs roamed the plant. This tree is a deciduous conifer, which is an attribute to a very small number of trees. This tree boasts attractive two-lobed, fan-shaped leaves which are known for their exceptionally bright gold autumn colour. Male specimens have yellow catkins in spring, whereas the females have fruit. This majestic tree can be planted in isolation as a garden focal point; the Maidenhair also works as a companion to a Red Maple, as the burning autumn colours contrast beautifully. This tree will eventually become very tall, so ensure you plant it in a large garden away from any buildings. This hardy tree was just 2km away from the Hiroshima atomic bomb blast in 1945 and survived the attack; the affected trees are still growing to this day! Maidenhair trees are extremely long lived with the oldest recorded individuals being 3,500 years old! They have been widely used in Chinese and now in western medicine. The leaves are used in herbal remedies to treat Alzheimer's, Dementia and other diseases and cognitive ailments.

Ginkgo biloba Menhir

Maidenhair Tree

Common Name: Maidenhair TreeLatin Name: Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/1.5mThe 'Menhir' is a more compact and slender version of the ever-popular Ginkgo biloba and it grows to have a columnar shape when mature. The fan-like leaves of the 'Menhir' are of the classic Ginkgo shape, but with a more grey-green colour in summer and a buttery yellow colour in autumn. This new variety is proving to be popular due to its narrow form and it is perfect for planting as a structural tree in your garden.

Liquidambar Paarl

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Paarl'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m+/4mSpecial features: Upright, pyramidal habit and deep-green palmate leaves. The 'Paarl' was discovered in South Africa in 1990 and this tree differs from other Liquidambar trees as it has a more upright, pyramidal habit. The 'Paarl' has the same palmate leaves as the other Sweet Gum trees and the leaves are mid-dark green in summer; come autumn, the leaves fade to rich reds and oranges. Further interest is added as the tree matures, as the bark turns grey and develops deep grooves.

Liquidambar Palo Alto

Sweetgum Tree

Common Name: Palo Alto SweetgumLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'Soil: Moist, fertile soil. Acidic soil produces the best autumn leaf colour.Position: Full sun    Hardiness: Half-hardy. Protect from frosts.Flowering period: Late springFlowering colour: Insignificant green/yellowEventual height/spread after 20 years: 12m/10mThe Liquidambar 'Palo Alto' has glossy maple-like leaves which are green in summer before turning deep red in autumn. This deciduous tree also features 'corky' bark which develops as the tree matures. The 'Palo Alto' Sweetgum has a pyramidal growth habit and benefits from occasional light pruning. Plant this tree in a full sun position for the best autumn colour.

Liquidambar Red Star

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: ‘Red Star’ Sweet GumLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Stared’Soil: Moist, well-drained, acid to neutral soil.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 14m/8mSpecial features: Star-shaped leaves that glow red in autumn The 'Red Star' grows to be a tall and mighty tree which is known for its deeply-cup, star-shaped leaves that are green in spring and summer. The distinct foliage produces an eye-catching display of red and orange colours before falling in autumn. This tree will become a great focal point for your garden, and it will become an autumnal asset with its burst of fiery seasonal colour.

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styracifluaSoil: moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ Inconspicuous yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 10m/6mSpecial features: One of the best trees for autumn colour Glossy star-like, mid-green summer foliage turns the most stunning range of reds, scarlets, purples and yellows in autumn. The rounded, heavy crown and beautiful leaves make this a fantastic tree for planting as a specimen in grass. Trees grown in a rich, damp soil in full sun will colour the best.

Liquidambar Worplesdon

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/Inconspicuous yellow flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 25m/12mSpecial features: One of the best trees for autumn colour.Deeply lobed, mid-green summer foliage turns brilliant purple then orange-yellow in autumn. The rounded, heavy crown and beautiful leaves make this a fantastic tree for planting as a specimen in grass. Inconspicuous yellow flowers are produced in late spring and these are usually followed by attractive spiky, round fruit cases.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snow Bird'

Tulip Tree

Common Name: Tulip tree Latin Name: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snow Bird'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: summer/ green-yellow Hardiness: HardyHeight/ spread in 20 years: 10m/ 6mSpecial features: Tulip-like flowers on mature trees The ‘Snow Bird’ will grow to be a tall and majestic tree that will become a real garden feature, eventually becoming a large tree with a dense, pyramidal crown. The leaves of this Liriodendron are of interest as they are lobed and variegated: they have a green centre with creamy margins in summer and these later become a golden yellow colour in autumn. On mature trees, usually after around 10 years, tulip-shaped flowers appear and these are green-yellow in colour with orange markings at the base of the petals.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Tree

Common Name: Tulip TreeLatin Name: Liriodendron tulipiferaSoil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July/Yellow-green tulip flowers banded with orange. (On mature trees)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 14m/7mSpecial features: Foliage turns rich butter-yellow in autumn.Large superb saddle-shaped dark green foliage, turning bright yellow in autumn. In summer, when the tree is in full foliage, mature trees produce tulip-shaped, green flowers. A conical-shaped tree which lends itself to specimen planting in grass.

Magnolia grandiflora Goliath

Bullbay Goliath

Common Name: Bullbay Goliath Latin Name: Magnolia grandiflora 'Goliath' Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August-September/ Creamy whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/12mSpecial features: Very large goblet-shaped creamy white flowers in late summer. As the name suggests, the 'Goliath' grows to be a tall, large and mighty tree that will become a real focal point of your garden. The glossy dark green leaves are extremely large and can be up to 25cm long on a mature specimen. With this being an evergreen variety, the leaves hold on the tree all year round which adds interest to your garden during the winter months. The flowers are arguably the finest feature of this tree as these are up to 30cm wide and are goblet-shaped, sweetly scented and creamy white in colour.

Matteuccia struthiopteris

Shuttlecock Fern

Common name: Shuttlecock FernLatin Name: Matteuccia struthiopterisSoil: Moist but well drained Position: Partial shade or full shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 1.5m/1mSpecial feature: A verdant fern with shuttlecock-like fronds The feathery foliage of the Matteuccia struthiopteris makes this a really attractive plant; the fronds are a healthy green colour and are formed in erect rosettes. In spring the fronds unfurl from brown shoots and they hold their colour throughout summer and autumn. This fern is fairly upright in habit and grows to a decent size, so plant it with this in mind and give it enough room to thrive. We love this at the side of water or as part of a woodland theme.

Nyssa sylvatica

Black Gum Tree

Common Name: Black Gum Tree or Black TopeloLatin Name: Nyssa sylvaticaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 20m/10mSpecial features: Magnificent autumn display of red oranges and yellowsNyssa sylvatica was first introduced from America in 1750 and is regarded by many as the most attractive of all native trees from the States. The narrowly oval, dark glossy green leaves turn to give a magnificent display of red oranges and yellows in the autumn. This tree won the award of garden merit in 2002.

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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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 padus

Bird Cherry Tree

Common Name: Bird Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus Padus Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy white flowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 12m x 6m Special features: Almond-scented white flowers This delightful garden tree is the perfect choice for planting as a specimen in a sensory garden. The creamy white flowers are held on long, slender racemes and they have the most wonderful almond scent. The ovate green leaves are slightly tooted and these turn to a crisp yellow in autumn. Small, black and bitter fruits appear in autumn and these usually last until the birds eat them: an interesting fact is that the berries were formally used to colour wine.

Prunus padus Watereri

Bird Cherry Tree

Common Name: Bird Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus Padus 'Watereri'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 6mSpecial features: Yellow autumnal tints.A very striking tree when in full bloom, with its long, slender racemes of fragrant creamy white flowers in late April and May. The racemes are horizontal or pendulous, and can be as much as 20cm in length. It is a strong and tall tree, and makes an imposing specimen in the garden. This is a superb tree for an avenue, or for planting in groups in large scale landscape planting

Prunus x Yedoensis

Tokyo Cherry Tree

Common Name: Tokyo Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus X YedoensisSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Blush-white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 8mSpecial features: Almond scented flowers on slightly weeping branches.Prunus X Yedoensis is a highly attractive tree with elegant, spreading branches which become covered with almond scented, blush-white flowers in March and April. New leaves emerge green and fade to shades of orange and red come autumn. The tree is beautiful when grown as a lawn specimen, and is also lovely when planted in large groups, or as an avenue tree.

Quercus cerris

Turkey Oak Tree

Common Name: Turkey OakLatin Name: Quercus cerrisSoil: Any fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread after 20 years: 15m/12mThe 'Cerris' is a fast- grower and will soon become a strong and majestic tree which will have a real presence. The Turkey Oak got its common name as it is a native of Turkey; it was introduced to the UK in 1735. This tree features large narrow deeply lobed leaves that are deep green in colour and cover the tree. As the tree grows and matures, it develops a real sense of character with its deeply ridged grey bark; the fissured bark is highly ornamental. This tree is a great choice for parkland planting and works well as part of a woodland planting theme. Ensure you give this tree enough space and sunlight to grow and thrive. Trustpilot

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 ilex

Holm Evergreen Oak Tree

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

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

Quercus Koster

Cypress Oak Tree

Common Name: Cypress OakLatin Name: Quercus robur 'Fastigiata Koster'Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Green-yellow catkins Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 15m/4mSpecial features: Wonderful upright habit and forming a neat columnar shapeThe ‘Koster’ is a medium-large sized tree which has a slender habit and forms a neat columnar shape when mature. The ascending branches are covered in obovate lobed leaves that are mid-dark green in colour; the leaves fade to yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Young bark is rippled with snake-like markings and when the tree is mature the bark becomes more fissured - which adds great character to this mighty tree. This Oak is a long-lived tree which is perfect for adding structure to a woodland style garden or for bordering a drive or courtyard.  

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 rubra

Red Oak Tree

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

Robinia Bessoniana

Black Locust Bessoniana

Common Name: Black locust Bessoniana TreeLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana'Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Hardy but needs some shelter from strong winds when youngHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m/12mSpecial features: A tall tree that grows to have a rounded crown and vibrant green leaves This Robinia is a wonderful tree which features vibrant green pinnate leaves that turn to yellow in autumn. The leaves are soft to the touch and mature leaves turn to a darker green over summer, which makes a beautiful contrast between the fresh and the mature foliage. White flowers appear in early summer and they have a sweet scent to them. This robinia also has the added advantage of being thornless and it is perfect for planting as a specimen tree. It does grow to have a rounded crown and to be fairly tall and large so you should plant it in a position that will allow for this. 

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust Tree

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

Robinia Tortuosa

Tortuosa Black Locust

Common Name: Tortuosa Black LocustLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Tortuosa’Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m / 7mSpecial features: Highly unique twisted branches and fragrant white flowers in pendant racemes.The ‘Tortuosa’ is a great tree for adding structural interest to your garden: it features contorted, twisted branches that make an unusual focal point. The leaves are divided into leaflets and they are dark green in colour and hang on corkscrew-like shoots. The flowers only appear on established trees and these are pink-white and sweetly scented. In winter, the twisted framework looks delightful when topped with snow – making this a great tree for year round interest.

Salix alba Chermesina

Scarlet Willow Tree

Common Name: Scarlet WillowLatin Name: Salix alba 'Chermesina'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 17m/10mSpecial features: Scarlet stems that give great winter interest.The 'Chermerina', also known as the 'Britzensis', is a scarlet variety of the popular white willow. This tree features bright red young shoots that hold narrow lanceolate leaves that are mid-green in colour. Further interest is added in spring when the pretty yellow catkins appear. This tree is most valued for its winter appeal as the stems glow with shades of golden orange and red. Plant the Scarlet willow in a medium-large sized garden so that it has the space that it needs to grow and thrive.

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 Chrysocoma

Golden Weeping Willow Tree

Salix 'Chrysocoma' or the 'Golden Weeping Willow' as it is also known, is a beautiful, weeping tree which features golden-green leaves and golden bark. The 'Chrysocoma' is a tree that is simply iconic: it is a prominent feature of the British landscape and its gracefully arching branches can be seen draping over rivers up and down the county. This tree features a mass of weeping golden-yellow branches, which form a wonderful dome shape and are covered in swathes of golden-green leaves. The leaves make the most delightful rustling sound when they get hit by a breeze. Yellow catkins appear in April and add further interest to this majestic tree. This highly ornamental tree is also of interest in winter when its rugged golden bark and weeping skeleton are unveiled as the leaves fall. This makes a great structural tree and is also works well as a screening tree. A truly beautiful weeping tree which will become a real asset to your garden.In terms of a planting partner, we think this tree looks great with the striking red colours of the Liquidambar Worplesdon: the vivid autumn colour of the Liquidambar contrasts beautifully with the Salix Chrysocoma. Common Name: Golden Weeping WillowLatin Name: Salix x sepulcralis var. 'Chrysocoma'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/both male and female flowers on the same slender catkins.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 8m/7mSpecial features: Very attractive with a cascade of yellow slender branches that sweep to the ground.