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Acer Jules
Norway Maple Tree
The Acer Jules has been propagated by our team here at Mail Order Trees and Simpson’s Nurseries, and it is certainly a tree that we think will have great prospects. We have been monitoring its progress over the last few years and we have been extremely satisfied with its development. We are looking to be selling the ‘Jules’ on our website shortly, once we have a sizable number of specimens ready for sale. The leaves of this Acer are very special and they have a rich green base with the most beautiful splashes of creamy white variegation on the leaves. The cream colour is extremely prominent on fresh foliage and as the leaves mature the green shows through more which leaves a highly attractive mottled cream and green leaf. The foliage is of the classic lobed acer shape with definitive points at the end of each lobe.
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Acer Leopoldii
Sycamore Tree
Common Name: Sycamore TreeLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 14 x 10mSpecial features: Leaves yellowish-pink at first, later green, speckled and splashed yellow and pink.The Acer 'Leopoldii' is a vigorous sycamore with interesting foliage; the large confident maple leaves are a pretty yellowish pink in spring. In summer they turn greenish gold with irregularly blotched and spotted yellow. This tree is deciduous. ACLE12, BRACLEM
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Acer Simon
Louis Freres
Common Name: Sycamore Simon-Louis FreresLatin Name: Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Freres'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Yellow-green.Hardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/5mSpecial features: An interesting sycamore which has young foliage that is pink.Acer 'Simon-Louis Freres' is a handsome spreading variety of 'Sycamore'. This slow-growing Acer features beautiful young deep pink leaves in Spring which turn creamy-white and purple. The older foliage turns pale green with irregular white markings to create a pleasing effect. This tree makes a good park or lawn specimen.
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Arachnoides aristata variegata
Variegated Shield Fern
Common Name: Variegated Eastern Holly Fern/Variegated Shield FernLatin Name: Arachnoides aristata variegataSoil: Moist well drainedPosition: Partial sun or shade Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 60cm/ 60cmSpecial features: Variegated dark green fronds There are not many ferns in the fern world which offer variegation to the frond. THis fern has attractive green fronds with pale central stripes running along the length of each leaflet. It is very hardy but can take a little while to produce new growth sometimes as late as June, when new growth is starting to appear it is a wise idea to protect it from snails and slugs. Originating in Asia it is a must have for the fern enthusiast. Trustpilot
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Cornus controversa Variegata
Wedding Cake Tree
Common Name: Wedding Cake Tree Latin Name: Cornus controversa 'Variegata'Soil: Any moderately fertile soil. Position: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/CreamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m/8mSpecial features: Highly unusual tiers of branches that resemble a wedding cake.This variety of cornus is known as the 'Wedding Cake Tree' due to its horizontally tiered branches and creamy colouring, which makes it resemble a layered wedding cake. The leaves are narrowly ovate and deep green in colour with wide creamy margins. In June, creamy flowers appear in flat clusters and these later become black autumn berries. Further interest is added in autumn when the leaves turn golden yellow before falling. This is a great tree for planting as a focal point in a medium sized garden.
Juniperus horizontalis Andorra Variegata
Juniper
Common Name: JuniperLatin Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Variegata'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.5mSpecial features: Ideal for ground cover, this little conifer is similar to the 'Expansa Variegata' but looks slightly more attractive .Juniperus chinensis 'Andorra Variegata' is a slow growing conifer which does not require any maintenance. It has greeny-yellow foliage, which grows upright and slightly droops at the edges. It changes colour in the winter months from greeny-yellow to purple-blue as the cold arrives. It is ideal when planted for ground cover or in a shrubbery.
Juniperus horizontalis Lime Glow
Lime Glow Juniper
Common Name: Lime Glow JuniperLatin Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Lime Glow'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.6-0.8mSpecial features: A low growing conifer, which produces little dark blue fruits.Juniperus chinensis 'Lime Glow' is a beautiful looking conifer with a low spreading habit. It has light green foliage with arching branches which in the winter turn a pinkish colour. This Juniper is a groundcover plant for borders and shrubberies.
Lonicera Lemon Beauty
Variegated Shining Honeysuckle
Common Name: Variegated Shining HoneysuckleLatin Name: Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty'Soil: Moist but well drained soil not too limy or acidic.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully HardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 2mSpecial features: Lemon green foliage with gold variegation. (Evergreen)Lonicera nitida 'Lemon Beauty' is a good, spreading groundcover plant, light in effect, with long stretching branches clad in paired leaves. These are small, oblong and have a rich green centre and a broad strong gold rim, a striking foliage effect. Ideal for small hedge as this honeysuckle can be pruned into shape.
Phormium Cream Delight
New Zealand Flax
Common Name: New Zealand FlaxLatin Name: Phormium cookianum subsp. hookeri 'Cream Delight'Soil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July/YellowishHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 2mSpecial features: Cream striped architectural evergreen.A hearty, handsome Phormium with spreading and arching leaves. These are green with a broad creamy yellow central line and further stripes of cream near the leaf edge, sometimes with a touch of red as well. It makes a big, expansive foliage clump and needs space in order to show itself off. A dramatic feature of many coastal gardens: it withstands salt laden winds.
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Vinca major Variegata
Greater Periwinkle
Common Name: Greater Periwinkle Latin Name: Vinca major ‘Variegata’ Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ Violet blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m / 1.2mSpecial features: Perfect for groundcover on banks and slopes.This is a great choice for planting as groundcover as the creeping shoots reach outwards and will trail downwards over a wall or down a slope. This shrub features violet blue flowers that appear from April to September and add a healthy splash of colour to the plant. The evergreen leaves are dark green with creamy white variegation and these really stand out in a winter garden. Plant this shrub in a sunny position to get the optimum amount of flowers.
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Vinca minor Argenteovariegata
Lesser Periwinkle Variegata
Common Name: Lesser periwinkle ‘Variegata’ Latin Name: Vinca minor ArgenteovariegataSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.1m/0.8mSpecial features: A creeping evergreen which has deep violet flowers from April to September.This is a truly wonderful little creeping plant which is great for colourful groundcover. The leaves are ovate in shape and grey-green in colour with creamy white margins and with this being an evergreen variety they hold all year round. This is one of the best shrubs for floral interest as the flowers start out in spring and last into autumn. The pretty flowers have 5 petals and are deep violet in colour; they add great interest when they are in flower.
Vinca minor Illumination
Lesser Periwinkle
Common Name: Lesser Periwinkle Latin Name: Vinca minor 'Illumination' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shade.Flowering period/colour: April to September/ VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.4m/1mSpecial features: A vibrant evergreen shrub with long-lasting flowers.The ‘Illumination’ is aptly named as the glowing foliage is perfect for brightening up a bed in your garden. This creeping plant spreads outwards and covers the ground and as this is an evergreen shrub it adds a vibrant burst of colour all year round. The glowing golden green leaves are ovate with dark green variegated margins and these make the perfect colourful foil for the long-lasting flowers. From April to September the delicate deep violet-blue flowers are nestled amongst the leaves and the flowers are popular with pollinating insects. Due to the trailing habit of this shrub, you can use it in hanging baskets or to creep down a slope or over the edge of a wall.
Vinca minor Ralph Shugert
Lesser Periwinkle
Common Name: Lesser periwinkleLatin Name: Vinca minor Ralph ShugertSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shade, full shadeFlowering period/colour: April to September/VioletHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.2m x 0.6mSpecial features: A creeping evergreen which has flowers from April to September This periwinkle is a wonderful choice for adding year round interest to a border as its evergreen leaves are deep green with attractive yellow margins. This creeping plant will provide groundcover and has the added feature of violet flowers which appear from April to September. This is a great choice for adding colour to your garden and it works well when planted alongside other creeping Vincas like the Gertrude Jekyll.
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