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Pyrus Chanticleer

Ornamental Pear Tree

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

Pyrus Silver Sail

Ornamental Pear Tree

Common Name: Ornamental Pear TreeLatin Name: Pyrus elaegnifolia 'Silver Sail'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late March early April/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 5mSpecial features: Large green/Silver leaves shaped like boat sails.This excellent ornamental pear is a very good alternative to the more common 'Pyrus salicifolia Pendula'. The large green/silver leaves are shaped like boat sails (just as the name suggests). The flowers are large white with attractive red anthers appear in late March early April. Small ornamental pears are produced in the autumn. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens, particularly those based on a white or grey colour scheme, it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.

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 Green Spire

Chestnut Leaved Oak Tree

Common Name: Chestnut Leaved Oak Tree Latin Name: Quercus castanifolia 'Green Spire' Soil: Any deep, well-drained, fertile soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/ golden catkins Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 18m/ 6m Special features: A broad, columnar habit and prickly acorns on mature trees. This is a vigorous oak tree that grows to have a broad, yet columnar, habit. The glossy green leaves are like that of a chestnut leaf, hence the common name, and the leaves have silvery undersides and are covered in tiny hairs. Come autumn, the leaves turn to a bronzed yellow. This is the perfect tree for a large garden or an open space and its columnar habit will add structure to the landscape.

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 palustris Green Pillar

Pin Oak Tree

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

Quercus Regal Prince

Regal Prince Oak

Common Name: Regal Prince Oak TreeLatin Name: Quercus robur x bicolour ‘Regal Prince’ Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Green-yellow catkins Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/3.5mSpecial features: A tall and slender Oak with beautiful green foliage that turns orange in autumn  A splendid hybrid of the upright English Oak (Quercus robur fastigiata) and the ‘American Swamp White Oak’ (Quercus bicolour), the Regal Prince is a more compact variety which has a highly attractive columnar habit.  The leaves are deep green in colour and have the classic lobed oak shape; they turn orange in autumn before falling. This tree is really effective when planted in rows for screening, and you should plant the trees about 2.5m apart so that they can still get proper air-circulation between the branches.

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.

Quercus rubra Aurea

Golden Red Oak

Common Name: Golden Red Oak Latin Name: Quercus rubra 'Aurea' Soil: Medium moisture, well-drained, fertile soil. Slightly better autumn colour on acidic soil.  Position: Light, dappled shade to prevent sun scorch  Flowering period/colour: Spring, inconspicuous.  Hardiness: Hardy to -22°C, but requires shelter from strong winds. Height and spread in 20-50 years: 15m/10m Special features: Golden yellow leaves in spring and early summer; orange red autumn colour. Deciduous. The Golden red oak is a rare variation on the Eastern North American red oak. A fine specimen of this tree can be seen in the Belfast Botanic Gardens. In the spring the leaves are a dazzling golden yellow colour, maturing to a yellow green in late summer. The leaves develop orange and red tints in autumn. This is a fast growing tree and in ideal conditions can grow to five or six metres in ten years. It is also very long lived, lasting up to 500 years, with a trunk which may be 2 metres in diameter. Stout branches grow at right angles to the stem, forming a narrow round-topped head. The tree produces acorns, which take about eighteen months to two years to develop. This variety is frequently grown as a specimen tree in parks and open spaces. It rapidly develops a taproot, so should bought as a young specimen and planted in its final location as soon as possible. Quercus rubra 'Aurea' produces very good quality wood for building applications. Other oak species are also cut for this purpose but produce lower quality wood than the red oaks. Red oak wood is suitable for flooring, veneer, and furniture.

Rhus glabra Laciniata

Stag's Horn Sumach/Fire Fern

Common Name: Stag's Horn Sumach/Fire Fern Latin Name: Rhus glabra 'Laciniata' Soil: Moist, well-drained soil Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: Summer/ Yellow-green  Hardiness: Very hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/4m Special features: Bold autumn colours of vivid red and bright orange. Sometimes known as the 'Fire Fern', this eye-catching tree gets its common name from its fern-like foliage which turns to fiery shades of red and orange in autumn. The long, feathery, fern-like leaves are held on spreading branches and are a solid green colour in spring and summer: the stems are deep red and contrast beautifully with the leaves, which adds further interest. In summer, yellow-green conical flowers appear and these turn to bright red fruits in autumn. This deciduous tree is very hardy and will thrive in any sunny spot in the garden. We would recommend planting it alongside the Cytisus battandieri as the silvery-green leaves of the Cytisus make the perfect foil for the fiery foliage of the Rhus Laciniata.

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Stag's Horn Sumach

Common Name: Stag’s horn sumach/ Balitiger Latin Name: Rhus typhina ‘Tiger Eyes’Soil: fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: summer/ green-yellow (insignificant) Hardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 2m/3mSpecial features: A colourful, dwarf variety that maintains a compact form The ‘Tiger Eyes’ is a truly striking plant with so much to offer. The large, fern-like leaves are bright yellow-green in colour with attractive pink stems. Autumn is when the finely-divided foliage really bursts to life as it turns to a fiery mound of deep orange and red. This ‘stag’s horn sumach’ maintains a fairly compact habit, making this an excellent choice for adding structure and colour to a border. It is a wonderful architectural plant and it will certainly become a focal point of any display. To get the best out of this shrub, plant it in full sunlight.

Rhus typhina

Stag's Horn Sumach

Common Name: Stag's horn sumachLatin Name: Rhus typhinaSoil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Large, erect green clusters of male flowers and smaller, female clusters borne of separate plants.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 6/6mSpecial features: Dense conical clusters of crimson hairy fruits which are most decorative at the end of the year.A wide-spreading suckering tree which loses its lower leaves with age, revealing an attractive skeleton below and leaving a bushy canopy at the top. It has large leaflets on long stems and these take on exceptionally fine autumnal tints of deep red and firey orange. There are separate male and female plants and the female has red, wooly columnar fruits at the end of the summer which are picturesque.

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 Casque Rouge

Pink Cascade

Common Name: Pink Cascade/ Pink Robinia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x margareta 'Casque Rouge' (aka Pink Cascade)Soil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Large Purplish pink flowersHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 7m/4mSpecial features: Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring.Robinia x slavinii 'Casque Rouge' is an open, rounded deciduous tree with spiny branches and pinnate leaves made up of many mid green leaflets. Long drooping clusters of large deep pink flowers in late spring are followed by long brown seed pods in the Autumn.

Robinia Hillieri

Pink Acacia Tree

Common Name: Pink Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' Soil: Best in well-drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Pale pink Hardiness: Hardy, but requires some shelter from strong windsHeight/spread after 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer. The Hillieri is an outstanding variety of robinia; this tree features the most beautiful display of summer flowers which open up from their deep pink buds. During spring and summer the branches are studded with racemes of pale pink pea-like flowers which carry the most delightfully sweet scent. Even when the flowers have disappeared, the foliage offers great ornamental interest as the leaves are divided into fine pinnate leaflets that are mid-green in colour. This tree makes a great specimen and it works very well when planted near a seating area as you can enjoy the fragrance of the pretty flowers.

Robinia hispida

Rose Acacia Tree

Common Name: Rose Acacia TreeLatin Name: Robinia hispidaSoil: Best in moist, well drained fertile soil, but tolerates poor soils and drought.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Rosy pink to purplish-redHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Rosy pink to purplish-red blooms in late spring and early summer.Robinia hispida is a truly fabulous small tree with delicate Wisteria-like foliage. Fragrant, drooping clusters of rose-pink, pea-shaped flowers appear in late spring and early summer which are followed by dark red-brown seed pods in the late summer. The stems are covered in tiny soft hairs, and the seed pods are also hairy, which gives the tree unique beauty when its delicate flowers and elegant leaves are contrasted with its more robust features. The original name of this tree was the hairy locust because of the fine purply-brown hairs that cover the tree.

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.

Rosemarinus officinalis

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/Lilac-blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty blue flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance that is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular blue flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilized in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’

Rosemary

Common Name: RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Miss Jessopp’s Upright’Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late spring / light blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m / 2mSpecial features: The most delightfully aromatic scent is given from the dark green leaves. This rosemary is a true sensory experience as the narrowly oblong, dark green leaves are packed with a real punch of aroma. In late spring to early summer, pretty light blue flowers appear and these add further interest. This is a more upright form than most and it works well when planted at the back of a sunny herb bed or lining a path in a sensory garden. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Rosemarinus Roseus

Pink Rosemary

Common Name: Pink RosemaryLatin Name: Rosemarinus officinalis ‘Roseus’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late spring/pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Highly aromatic green leaves and pretty pink flowers from late spring.This lovely little shrub will be sure to give you colour and fragrance all year round. The leaves are dark green and radiate a strong, aromatic fragrance which is perfect for a sensory planting scheme. From late spring through to early autumn, pretty little tubular pink flowers appear amongst the foliage. This is a fantastic choice for planting in a herb bed. It is advisable to pick the older rosemary leaves regularly to encourage new growth, and the leaves can be utilised in cooking – particularly with roasted lamb or vegetables.

Salix alba

White Willow Tree

Common Name: White WillowLatin Name: Salix albaSoil: Best suited to moist sandy soils.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Early spring/Slender catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 27m/14mSpecial features: Silky-hairy leaves occurs in great, billowy masses.A familiar, native species of water meadows and riversides. A large, elegant tree of conical habit, with slender branches, drooping at the tips. The laceolate, silky- hairy leaves occurs in great, billowy masses, creating a characteristic silvery appearance from a distance. This tree is best planted in a large garden, well away from houses or other buildings.

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.

Salix Curly Locks

Pussy Willow Tree

Common Name: Pussy Willow Tree Latin Name: Salix caprea 'Curly Locks'Soil: Any deep, moist soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Slender white, then yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m/ 1.5mSpecial features: A beautiful structural tree with its twisting branches and weeping habit. The 'Curly Locks' is a visual delight for any garden, but it’s particularly useful for a smaller garden due to its compact height and spread. This unique tree has so much to offer and its most interesting feature is its contorted branches: the branches are red-orange in colour and they twist outwards and downwards in all directions. The branches hold mid-green curly leaves that are serrated at their edges. Just before the leaves arrive, the small catkins, which first emerge white and mature to yellow, hang from the branches: the fluffy catkins give this tree its common name of 'pussy willow'. Come autumn the leaves turn to shades or orange and brown before falling. 'Curly Locks' is a unique tree which is perfect for the smaller garden: it is great for structural planting and its compact size makes it an ideal choice for a sunny border where space is restricted. Plant this alongside another compact, weeping tree, like the Prunus x subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra', as the two weeping trees will sit together beautifully, yet give you a good contrast too.

Salix Erythroflexuosa

Golden Twisted Willow Tree

Common Name: Golden Twisted Willow TreeLatin Name: Salix 'Erythroflexuosa'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Slender yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m/3mSpecial features: Tortuous reddish stems which stand out while leafless in Winter.A rather unusual plant which has smooth, orange-yellow pendulous branches which are twisted. The branches twirl about amazingly, sometimes seeming to loop the loop. The corkscrew-like branches hold lance-shaped green leaves which fall in the autumn to reveal the contorted skeleton. A great architectural tree which will bring a unique burst of life to your winter garden.

Salix fragilis

Crack Willow Tree

Common Name: Crack WillowLatin Name: Salix fragilisSoil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Male catkins are densely flowered and uniformly yellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/10mSpecial features: Leaves are long and narrow with small teeth along their edges.Salix fragilis is a robust tree that grows to between 10 and 15 m with a short, thick trunk and well spread branches which form a broad, rounded crown. The bark is grey and deeply fissured and the twigs mature to become rather lustrous. They are olive-brown and brittle at the point of attachment to the branch. They break off with a crack, hence the name.

Salix Pendula

Dwarf Kilmarnock Willow Tree

Common Name: Kilmarnock WillowLatin Name: Salix caprea 'Pendula'Soil: Any deep, moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Golden male catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 2m/2.5mSpecial features: Umbrella-shaped, deciduous treeA dwarf, weeping tree with dark green leaves with grey-green undersides. In mid- to late spring, the bare branches are covered in golden male catkins, which look superb in cut-flower arrangements. An ideal tree for the small garden or even planted in a pot on the patio.

Salix Tortuosa

Corkscrew

Common Name: Corkscrew WillowLatin Name: Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/CatkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Contorted branching, most easily observed in winterSalix 'Tortuosa' also known as dragon's claw willow, has a short trunk and slender, upright stems that soon begin to curl into gentle arcs. The twigs are more noticeably twisted, some of them weeping, and the bright green leaves are slightly curled as well. A weird and wonderful sight in winter when its bare branches form a contorted skeleton.

Solanum Album

White Solanum

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

Solanum Glasnevin

Chilean Potato Tree

Common Name: Chilean potato treeLatin Name: solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'Soil: Any most, fertile, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Hardy down to -5° may need frost protectionFlowering Period: July to NovemberFlowering Colour: LilacEventual Height/Spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Clusters of fragrant lilac flowers from summer to autumn, sometimes followed by yellowish-white fruits.

Sorbus Apricot Queen

Apricot Queen Rowan Tree

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

Sorbus aria

Whitebeam Tree

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

Sorbus aria Lutescens

Whitebeam Tree

Common Name: Whitebeam TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aria 'Lutescens'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/5mSpecial features: Orange and red fruits in the autumn. This Whitebeam is a truly striking tree which will have a real presence in your garden. In spring, the fresh foliage is covered in creamy white down and as the weeks progress the colour changed to a grey-green colour. Pretty white flowers appear in May and these later become scarlet autumn fruits. The leaves turn yellow before falling, at this time the ornamental bark can be admired with its orange and beige tones. This is an outstanding tree which makes the perfect lawn specimen.

Sorbus aria Magnifica

Whitebeam Tree

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

Sorbus Asplenifolia

Mountain Ash Tree

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

Sorbus aucuparia

Mountain Ash Rowan Tree

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

Sorbus aucuparia Fingerprint

Mountain Ash Tree

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

Sorbus Autumn Spire

Rowan Tree

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

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

Sorbus Cardinal Royal

Mountain Ash Tree

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

Sorbus cashmiriana

Kashmir Rowan Tree

Common Name: Kashmir RowanLatin Name: Sorbus cashmirianaSoil: Tolerates all soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Soft pink -whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: large persistent white fruits in autumn.Sorbus cashmiriana is a striking small tree with fine leaflets that give orange or yellow autumn colour. Pink-tinged white flowers in spring are followed by bunches of very large white berries in autumn which are retained well after the leaves have fallen. The tree has an open, spreading habit and a relatively small eventual size, it is the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

Sorbus Chinese Lace

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash, RowanLatin Name: Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/ colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Dense bunches of dark red autumn fruits.A mountain ash with unusual foliage. The leaflets are long and have deeply incised edges. The young leaf stalks are plum coloured. There are domed heads of white flowers in May and red autumn fruits. The foliage, which can look almost artificial, suits urban settings. It is also attractive at the back of herbaceous borders and other ornamental plantings.

Sorbus commixta

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus commixtaSoil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: covered in a mass of orange-red berries in autumnSorbus commixta is a small tree with upright growing branches when young, spreading with age. Long pointed, sticky, shiny red leaf buds appear in winter which adds a  great seasonal interest. Glossy green pinnate leaves turn a beautiful red in the autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by large bunches of red berries.