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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 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 arnoldiana

Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus Big Golden Star

Chinese Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus Crimson Cloud

Midland Hawthorn Tree

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

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

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

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

Crataegus laevigata Plena

Midland Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus lavallei

Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus monogyna

Common Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus orientalis

Silver Thorn Tree

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

Crataegus Paul's Scarlet

Midland Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus Prunifolia

Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus Rosea Flore Pleno

Midland Hawthorn Tree

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

Crataegus Toba

Toba Hawthorn Tree

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

Cryptomeria japonica Compressa

Japanese Cedar

Common Name: Japanese Red CedarLatin Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'Soil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Sunny, sheltered siteHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: Evergreen conifer which grows to form a perfect low dome.Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a dwarf, evergreen conifer that grows to form a perfect low dome. Attractive bright green foliage throughout spring and summer that turns a slight bronze colour over winter

Cryptomeria japonica Globosa Nana

Japanese Red Cedar

Common Name: Japanese Red CedarLatin Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana'Soil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Sunny, sheltered siteHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: Evergreen conifer which grows to form a perfect low dome.Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a dwarf, evergreen conifer which grows to form a perfect low dome. Attractive bright green foliage throughout spring and summer that turns a slight bronze colour over winter

Cryptomeria japonica Green Pearl

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Cryptomeria japonica Little Champion

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Cryptomeria japonica Spiralis

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Cryptomeria japonica Tenzan

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Cryptomeria japonica Tilford Gold

Japanese Cedar

Common Name: Japanese Cedar Latin Name: Cryptomeria japonica 'Tilford Gold'Soil: Prefers acid to neutral Position: Full sun (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyEventual height: 1mSpecial features: Fine foliage that is green with sprays of gold  (Evergreen) The Tilford Gold is a slow-growing, small and rounded conifer which is perfect for planting in a rocky bed or border. The foliage is light green in colour and features sprays of gold at its tips. This leaves of this compact conifer have a bronzed tinge to them over winter, and as this is an evergreen it will add interest to your garden all year round.

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.

Dicksonia antarctica

Tree Fern

Common Name: Soft Tree Fern Latin Name: Dicksonia antarcticaSoil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full shade or partial shadeHardiness: Hardy to -10Eventual height/spread: 5m/4mSpecial feature: A slow-growing fern that will become a large focal point The ‘Soft tree fern’ should be planted in a spot that gives it enough room to spread out; it’s a slow grower, but it will become a real focal point once it’s mature. As the common name suggests, this is a tree-like fern as it eventually grows to have a sturdy trunk and large fronds. The fronds can be up to 3m in length and they reach out from the trunk with a gentle arch. The fronds are deeply divided with dark and glossy pinnas (leaflets). This fern is one of the oldest in the world and it originated in Australia; it makes a fantastic specimen for a shady part of the garden and it works well as part of a woodland scheme. With this being an evergreen it will give you colour all year round and its majestic fronds are great for adding structure and texture to an outdoor space.

Doodia media

Rasp Fern

Common Name: Rasp Fern Latin Name: Doodia mediaSoil: Acid or neutral / Medium loam Position: Shady border Hardiness: Hardy (sheltered spot) Eventual height/spread: 70cm x 70cm Special features: Colourful red fronds that turn a dark green. Doodia media is a beautiful evergreen shrub originating from New Zealand. It prefers a sheltered spot with a humusy acidic soil. Fronds appear bright red in spring slowly changing colour thought the seasons. Doodia Media is part of the 'Blechnaceae' family and is resistant to Rabbit and dear attacks. Great for a shady spot that needs some colour. 

Dryopteris wallichiana

Wallich's Wood Fern

Common name: Wallich's Wood FernLatin Name: Dryopteris wallichianaSoil: Moist but well drained Position: Partial shade or full shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.9m/0.8mSpecial feature: Shuttlecock-like bright green frondsThe ‘Wallich’s Wood’ is a delightful semi-evergreen fern that features shuttlecock-like fronds that have an upright habit. The fronds are lance-shaped and bipinnate, so the plant has a light and airy texture: they unfurl from upright, hairy stems to reveal their bright green colour. This hardy fern works really well as part of a woodland planting theme and we love it alongside the variegated ‘Arachnoides aristata variegata’.

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 Apple Blossom

Common Name: Escallonia Apple BlossomLatin Name: Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June to September/ apple-blossom pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Masses of apple-blossom pink, tubular flowers (Evergreen)Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a glossy leaved evergreen shrub with pretty, apple blossom pink blooms. The flowers are chalice-shaped, since the petals open outwards at their ends and then curve round the open mouth of the flower. Like most Escallonia, this makes a good hedging plant, especially in coastal areas, and can be close clipped to maintain a dense habit of growth.

Escallonia Donard Radiance

Common Name: Escallonia Donard RadianceLatin Name: Escallonia 'Donard Radiance'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June/ Pinkish roseHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5 x 2.8mSpecial features: Clusters of lovely pinkish rose flowers which are small but quite elegantly-shaped. (Evergreen)A particularly sturdy escallonia, forming a big mound of glistening green leaves. It flowers in June, with clusters of lovely pinkish rose flowers which are small but quite elegantly-shaped, like tiny broad lipped goblets. The leaves are slightly sticky to the touch, with a sweet resinous scent. Escallonias make good hedges for coastal regions and can stand close clipping, but they are also pleasing when grown naturally.

Escallonia Donard Seedling

Common Name: Escallonia Donard SeedlingLatin Name: Escallonia 'Donard Seedling'Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June to September/ pink tinted whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.8mSpecial features: Masses of saucer-shaped pink tinted white flowers.(Evergreen)A sturdy shrub with small, rounded, rather leathery leaves which are smaller than most Escallonias. The clusters of flowers are low key but pretty; pink when in bud, and opening pinkish white. They are sweetly scented and come from mid to late summer. Escallonias are very tolerant of sea winds and coastal sites. They are also excellent for hedges which can be close cut to ensure that they are compact and dense.

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.

Escallonia Red Dream

Escallonia

Common Name: Escallonia Red Dream Latin Name: Escallonia ‘Red Dream’ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June-August/ Scarlet Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 1m/ 1m Special features: A compact evergreen shrub with colourful flowers. The 'Red Dream' is a delightful evergreen that will add colour to your garden all year round. The glossy green leaves are ovate in shape and finely serrated at their edges; the leaves are held on deep purple stems and the stems and leaves contrast beautifully. Over summer tubular flowers appear and these are scarlet red-pink in colour, so they really catch your eye. This bushy, spreading plant is suitable for low hedging and it also works well in a mixed border. It can tolerate costal sites as its glossy foliage is salt tolerant. Plant it alongside another glossy evergreen for year-round interest: we particularly love how it looks alongside the golden tones of the Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald 'n' Gold'.

Escallonia Red Elf

Escallonia

Common Name: Escallonia Red ElfLatin Name: Escallonia 'Red Elf'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to August/ pink tinted whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.3m x 1mSpecial features: Clusters of small red, tubular flowers. (Evergreen)A pleasing form that is dense and bushy and which only reaches around 1.3m in height. The small leaves are rich, shiny and dark green. The flowers are coloured bright red and look beautiful in combination with the foliage. This shrub is supplied in a 3 litre container for year round planting. This is a good choice for the shrub garden and is a handsome plant for use as a low internal hedge, perhaps to divide areas of the garden. It is best grown in mild districts or coastal areas. The leaves are pleasantly resinous if touched.

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.

Euonymous hamiltonianus

Hamiltons Spindle Tree

Common Name: Hamilton’s spindle tree Latin Name: Euonymus hamiltonianus Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous white flowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 4m/4m Special features: Wonderful fruits that brighten up any autumn garden Hamilton’s spindle is a fantastic large shrub/small tree. Similar to our native spindle tree, but with differing leaf colours in autumn. The leaves start off as a rich glossy green and maintain that colour over summer: come autumn, they turn to shades of red, pink and yellow before falling. Autumn is also the time when the truly eye-catching winged fruits burst to life. The fruits are pink in colour and split to open bright orange seeds. This is a compact and rounded tree which is perfect for the smaller garden.

Euonymus alatus

Winged Spindle Tree

Common Name: Winged Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus alatusSoil: Any well-drained soil, including chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Insignificant green flowers in summerHardiness: Full hardyEventual height/spread: 2.4m x 2.4mSpecial features: Fiery red mid autumn colour and striking fruits.The Euonymus alatus is one of the best shrubs for autumn colour. The ovate leaves produce a breathtaking autumnal display of vivid scarlet and deep purple; a truly magnificent sight. This shrub also offers interest in early winter when its reddish purple fruits burst open to reveal bright orange seeds. For the rest of the year this shrub has glossy green leaves which gently arch and curl at their tips. The 'alatus' is a great shrub that is often planted as a specimen.

Euonymus alatus Compactus

Winged Spindle Tree

Common Name: Winged Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'Soil: Any well-drained soil, including chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Insignificant green flowers in summerHardiness: Full hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: Fiery red mid-autumn colour and striking fruits. The Euonymus alatus 'Compactus' is one of the best shrubs for autumn colour. The ovate leaves produce a breathtaking autumnal display of vivid scarlet and deep purple; a truly magnificent sight. This shrub also offers interest in early winter when its reddish purple fruits burst open to reveal bright orange seeds. For the rest of the year this shrub has glossy green leaves which gently arch and curl at their tips. Another feature of this compact shrub is its bark; the bark develops prominent corky ridges which are revealed in winter after the leaves fall.

Euonymus europaeus

Spindle Tree

The Spindle Tree, known as Euonymus europaeus, is a versatile addition to any garden. Plus, it could be the perfect choice for smaller spaces as due its compact growth habit.

 Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features inconspicuous greenish-white flowers in spring. 

The summer flowers are later replaced by winged fruits which are four lobed and crimson, opening to show orange seeds within. They not only add visual interest to your space, but also serve as a tasty snack to local wildlife.During autumn, the Spindle Tree displays vibrant foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow, adding a burst of colour to your outdoor space. The hard wood has a close texture and in the past was used in the manufacture of spindles, hence its popular name.Reaching a height of 4 metres and spreading around 3 metres over two decades, the Spindle Tree offers versatility and striking beauty for different garden sizes. 
 Add a pop of colour to your space with the Euonymus europaeus today! Common Name: Spindle TreeLatin Name: Euonymus europaeusSoil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: June to July/Inconspicuous greenish flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Wonderful fruits and fantastic scarlet autumn foliage

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.

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). 

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.

Hamamelis Diane

Witch Hazel

Common Name: Witch HazelLatin Name: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Diane'Soil: Moist, well drained, Neutral to acid (Lime free)Position: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering period: Late winterFlowering colour: Dark red petalsEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Clusters of fragrant striking flowers throughout winter.Hamamelis 'Diane' is an elegant shrub that is grown for its clusters of fragrant dark red flowers. The sweetly scented flowers have slender petals that resemble ribbon, the unusual flowers appear late in winter on bare branches. The leaves are rounded and bright green until autumn when they turn red and yellow. A unique shrub which makes a fantastic specimen plant.

Hamamelis Jelena

Witch Hazel

Common Name: Witch HazelLatin Name: Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'Soil: Moist, well drained, neutral to acid (Lime free)Position: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering period: January/FebruaryFlowering colour: Green/red petalsEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Clusters of fragrant striking flowers through winter.Hamamelis 'Jelena' is an elegant, highly fragranced deciduous shrub or small tree with a spreading habit. Dense clusters of sweetly scented fiery orange/red flowers appear on its bare branches in late winter. In autumn its softly hairy green leaves turn a contrasting yellow before they fall

Hamamelis mollis

Chinese Witch Hazel

Common Name: Chinese Witch HazelLatin Name: Hamamelis mollisSoil: Moist, well drained; acid or neutralPosition: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: January to FebruaryHardiness: Hardy in most places in the UK (down to -10°C to -15°C)Height and spread in 10-20 years: 2.5-4m/2.5m-4mSpecial features: Attractively shaped, fragrant, bright yellow flowers in winter on leafless branches. Hamamelis mollis is a large shrub with striking, fragrant, yellow flowers in January and February. The flowers are borne on bare stems, as the plant is deciduous. In summer the shrub is a shapely addition to a border and with attractive green foliage. The great attraction of this shrub is the architecture of the yellow flowers which have long thin strap like petals in a cluster, almost like a small fire on each flower bud. They are most interesting when seen at close range and so that shrub would do well sited by a path that is often used in winter. Hamamelis mollis can be pruned to shape, and used as a hedge, giving it a wide range of uses in garden design. This shrub requires little work to keep it in good condition, so would be very suitable for a low maintenance garden. It prefers and acid or neutral soil and is hardy in most parts of the UK, down to -10°C to -15°C. It grows to 2.5m-4m tall and wide in about 10 to 20 years, and tolerates full sun or partial shade.