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Cedrus libani

Cedar of Lebanon

Common Name: Cedar of LebanonLatin Name: Cedrus libani Soil: Moist but well-drained (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m+/12m+ Special features: An attractive flat-topped canopy and ovate conesThe Cedrus Libani is an outstanding evergreen conifer which will develop into a hardy specimen. The dark-brown branches are covered in deep-green needles that carry a fresh scent; the branches form flat-topped layers which looks very attractive.  This cedar also has ovate brown cones which look great amongst the green foliage.

Cedrus libani subsp. Atlantica

Atlas Cedar

Common Name: Atlas CedarLatin Name: Cedrus libani subsp. 'Atlantica'Soil: Deep, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 25m/ 20m Special features: Dark green needles and a broadly pyramidal shape This beautiful cedar is a native of the atlas mountains in Africa and it thrives in a sunny spot in the garden. It will grow to be broadly pyramidal in shape and its grey-brown stems hold dark green needles that add a healthy dose of colour all year round. The leaves are accompanied by cones that emerge green and grow to hold a dark purple-brown colour come autumn. This is a wonderful choice for parkland planting and it also works well in a medium-large sized garden. We love it alongside the blue-green needles of the Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' as the two trees work as a foil for one another.

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.

Fagus Dawyck Gold

Golden Upright Beech Tree

Common Name: Golden Upright BeechLatin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'Soil: Moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Insignificant green flowersEventual height/spread after 20 years: 12m/3m This golden beech has a narrow upright habit and has an eye-catching, flame-shaped structure. This tree really stands out when planted alongside the sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' as the two contrasting colours complement one another well. The 'Dawyck Gold' features bright yellow leaves in spring that turn green in summer, then yellow-brown in autumn. This variety of beech prefers to be left alone to thrive and does not benefit from regular pruning.

Fagus Purpurea

Copper Beech Tree

Common Name: Copper/Purple BeechLatin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'Soil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun, partial shade.Hardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 15-18m/ 9-12mSpecial features: Rich purple foliageFagus sylvatica 'Purpurea', commonly known as Purple Beech Tree, is a wonderful addition to any landscape. With its rich purple foliage and compact, rounded habit, it adds depth and texture to its surroundings.Thriving in well-drained, fertile soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, Purple Beech Tree offers versatility and resilience. In spring, its deep purple leaves emerge, creating a striking contrast against the backdrop of green foliage in the garden.As the year progresses, the Purple Beech Tree undergoes a vibrant transition. In summer, its foliage provides a lush display. When autumn arrives, the leaves change to shades of copper and bronze, offering the perfect seasonal tone.

Whether planted as a standalone specimen to showcase its unique foliage or incorporated into a mixed planting scheme, this tree promises to be a key feature in your outdoor space.

 Buy a Fagus sylvatica today and enjoy its rich colours season after season.

Fagus Rohanii

Fern

Common Name: Fern-leaved BeechLatin Name: Fagus sylvatica 'Rohanii'Soil: Fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 30/25mSpecial features: Large purple beech tree with interesting deeply cut foliage.Fagus 'Rohanii' is one of the most unique of the purple beech varieties with its interesting deeply cut purple foliage. It features rich displays of purple leaves and broad green flowers over the summer period. This tree has reasonable resistance to various soil conditions and disease. A slow growing variety with an excellent mature stature.

Liquidambar Aurea

Sweetgum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 14m/7mSpecial features: Deeply incised leaves that emerge a rosy-yellow colour.The Liquidambar 'Aurea' is a fantastic variety of sweet gum and it is one of the best varieties for changing leaf colour. The leaves emerge as a rosy-yellow colour and, come summer, they turn to green with creamy speckles on them; come autumn, the leaves produce a final burst of red before falling. This tree is a slow-grower and it grows to have a broad, pyramidal habit. This tree develops a great sense of character with age, as its bark becomes marked with deep grooves.

Liquidambar Golden Sun

Sweetgum Tree

Common Name: Golden Sun Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Sun'Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Golden yellow new branches, adding winter interest The 'Golden Sun' is aptly named as it adds a real burst of sunshine to a winter garden: its new branches are golden yellow in colour, so they glow in a sleeping winter garden. This Sweet Gum also boasts a colourful show of foliage: new leaves emerge pale yellow, then mature to a steady green for summer and finally they turn to deep ruby red tones in autumn. The leaves are palmate, with 5 or 7 lobes, and tend to be some of the last leaves to fall before winter. This beautiful tree is more compact than some forms of Liquidambar and is therefore perfect for the smaller garden. It is fairly upright in habit and grows to have a dense, pyramidal shape. This is a delightful lawn specimen and looks great on its own, but if you want a planting partner then then something with a bold floral display, like the Syringa Vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer, looks great next to the ever-changing foliage of the 'Golden Sun'.

Liquidambar Lane Roberts

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/Inconspicuous light green flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20m/10mSpecial features: One of the best trees for autumn colourLiquidambar 'Lane Roberts' is the most reliable selection for producing a dazzling display of almost black crimson red autumn colours. Maple like leaves with toothed lobes. Comparatively smooth greyish brown bark compared to other liquidambar varieties. The flowers are insignificant light green and are sometimes followed by clusters of burr-like fruit.

Liquidambar Palo Alto

Sweetgum Tree

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

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet Gum Tree

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

Liquidambar styraciflua Thea

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/10mSpecial features: Distinctive purple foliage colour in the autumn.The Liquidambar 'Thea' is a fantastic new variety of Liquidambar that has been introduced from the Netherlands. This tree is the perfect choice for larger gardens and is best loved for its outstanding autumn leaf colour: the star-shaped leaves are a healthy mid-green colour in spring and summer, but come autumn they dazzle with a highly distinctive deep purple colour. This deciduous broad-leaved tree will grow to have a pyramidal habit when mature and it can become a real focal point in a large garden.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Snow Bird'

Tulip Tree

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

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Tree

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

Magnolia soulangeana

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia x soulangeanaSoil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Stunning spring blossom. Large, showy flowers. Deciduous foliage. The Magnolia soulangeana is a favourite for garden enthusiasts up and down the UK. This is mainly due to its eye catching seasonal displays!

 Flourishing in well-drained, loamy soil and performing best in full sun or partial shade, it graces your garden with a magnificent array of pink, purple, or white blossoms in spring.Beyond its floral display, this tree offers large, showy flowers and a lush foliage that transitions through the seasons, painting the landscape with vibrant hues of green before adorning itself with the golden shades of autumn.With a commanding height of 4 metres and a generous spread of 4 metres over 20 years, this Magnolia Tree really is a sight to behold.Pick up a Magnolia soulangeana today and watch the impressive spring scenes unfold in your outdoor space.

Metasequoia Gold Rush

Golden Dawn Redwood Tree

Common Name: Golden Dawn RedwoodLatin Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Gold Rush'Soil: Deep rich moist soil, can tolerate water-logged sitesPosition: Sunny sheltered siteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 20m+/ 8mSpecial features: Feathery yellow leaves that fade to bronze in autumn The 'Gold Rush' is a yellow-leaved cultivar of the popular Dawn Redwood. This majestic tree maintains an upright habit and its mahogany-brown branches form a pyramidal tree with age. The feathery leaves fade to bronze in the autumn, before falling. An ideal choice for a very large garden and for woodland planting. This tree will become quite large so ensure you give it the room that it needs to grow and thrive.

Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Virginia Creeper

Common Name: Virginia CreeperLatin Name: Parthenocissus quinquefoliaSoil: Any fertile, Well DrainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Very frost hardy down to -15°C needs no winter protectionFlowering Period: June to AugustFlowering Colour: Insignificant greenish flowersEventual Height/Spread: 15m x 5mSpecial features: Self clinging, vigorous climber with brilliant deep red autumn colours.Parthenocissus quinquefolia is a handsome, deciduous self-clinging climber that has a spectacular autumn colour is easy to grow and very vigorous so will need a lot of space. A north or east facing large wall would be perfect to show off its outstanding autumn fiery colours and modest crop of blue-black berries. The Virginia creeper is perfect to cover up any sized eyesore or old building with a large area. It is also fairly salt tolerant also so will do well in coastal regions.

Physocarpus opulifolius Diabolo

Ninebark Diabolo

Common Name: Ninebark 'Diabolo'Latin Name: Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diabolo'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ White-pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Striking dark purple foliage and clusters of white-pink flowers.The 'Diabolo' is a shrub that certainly packs a visual punch: it features dark purple three-lobed leaves that add a rich burst of colour to your garden. In summer, delicate white flowers are packed onto corymbs and the flowers open from pink buds and have a hint of pink in the petals when young. This is a great choice for planting in a mixed shrub border and looks particularly effective when planted alongside a brighter variety like the physocarpus ‘Dart’s Gold’.

Pinus contorta Asher

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Pinus densiflora Alice verkade

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Pinus densiflora Haybud

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Pinus densiflora Low Glow

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Pinus mugo Arpad

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Pinus mugo Benjamin

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Pinus mugo Zundert

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Pinus Nigra

Black Pine Tree

Common Name: Black Pine or Austrian PineLatin Name: Pinus nigra NigraSoil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 12m / 8mSpecial features: Paired dark green pine needles and ovoid pale brown cones when mature The ‘Nigra’ is a large evergreen tree which features dark green pine needles that appear in pairs. When the tree is more mature, ovoid shaped pine cones appear and these are nestled amongst the pine needles. The pine cones often remain on the tree for several years before falling. The tree grows to have an irregular and rather dense crown with age, and it holds the majority of its branches at the top of the tree, leaving quite a long clear trunk. This tree grows to be fairly large, and it should be planted in a position that will give it the space it needs to thrive. You can plant this long-lasting tree as a garden focal point, and it will soon grow to become a great shade tree that can be enjoyed for many years to come.

Pinus strobus Hordford

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Pinus strobus Tiny Kurls

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Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine

Common Name: Scots PineLatin Name: Pinus sylvestrisSoil: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sunHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: Up to 25m/8mSpecial features: Pine needles that grow in pairs and hold a blue-green colour all year round.Pinus sylvestris is a native to Scotland and it is therefore the only pine native to Britain; it is a slow-growing evergreen conifer that is widely planted as a parkland tree. The Scots Pine features glaucous blue-green needles that are borne in pairs and curl slightly at their tips. As this conifer slowly grows into a tall tree, its main trunk becomes deeply fissured and holds an unusual orange-red colour. In autumn, further interest is added when little green pine cones appear, and these gradually grow over two years and become brown after several months. Eventually, this tree will become very tall and it will have a long clear stem with the main branches starting from the top third of the tree. This is a great choice for parkland planting or for a large woodland type garden. Make sure that you give this mighty tree the space it needs to thrive and grow.

Pinus sylvestris Chantry blue

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Pinus sylvestris Doone Valley

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Pinus thunbergii Banshoho

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Platanus orientalis Digitata

Oriental Plane Tree

Common Name: Oriental Plane Tree Latin Name: Platanus orientalis 'Digitata'Soil: Well-draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20/15mSpecial features: Large, deeply cut finger-like leaves that are densely packed onto the branches.The 'Digitata' grows to be a large tree that will become a true garden focal point. The large leaves are deeply cut and dark green in colour with serrated edges and these are accompanied by the fluffy spherical flowers in spring. Another interesting feature of this tree comes with the clusters of spherical burr-like fruits that appear in autumn. Like the popular London plane tree, the Oriental plane also has the distinctive flaking bark when mature. This tree is great for parkland planting or as an architectural tree in a large garden.

Platanus orientalis Minaret

Eastern Plane Tree

Common Name: Eastern Plane TreeLatin Name: Platanus orientalis 'Minaret'Soil: Well-draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20/15mSpecial features: Large, deeply cut finger-like leaves that are densely packed onto the braches.The 'Minaret' makes a great feature tree for a large garden or parkland site. This tree grows to have a spreading and broadly columnar habit and when it is established the bark will flake to reveal different shades of cream, brown and grey on the trunk. The large leaves are palmately lobed and dark green in summer, later turning to golden brown come autumn. The small and rather inconspicuous summer flowers turn to brown burr-like fruits in autumn which adds further interest. This is a great choice for planting as a feature tree and also works well when planted near to other plane trees for differing interest.

Platanus x acerifolia

London Plane Tree

Common Name: London Plane TreeLatin Name: Platanus x acerifoliaSoil: Well draining reasonably good soil.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ Monoecious, with separate male and female flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 25/15mSpecial features: Beautiful shiny mid green, leathery, maple-like leaves.A fast growing handsome deciduous tree that has majestic open branches which hold large shiny leaves. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Attractive in winter, when prickly ball-shaped fruits hang like baubles, and the flaking mottled cream and brown bark is particularly noticeable. Trustpilot

Prunus avium Plena

Wild Cherry Tree

Common Name: Wild Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus avium 'Plena'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 12mSpecial features: small reddish fruit.Masses of long-lasting, double white blossom appear in mid-spring with the new leaves, followed by small reddish fruit. Dark green leaves turn rich, vibrant red in autumn. Pyramid shape becoming rounded with age makes it an ideal plant for a woodland garden or as an avenue tree.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Olympic Flame

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Olympic Flame TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Olympic Flame' (Dodong)Soil: Acid to neutralPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Creamy whiteHeight/Spread after 20 years: 6m x 4mSorbus Olympic Flame stands out in any outdoor space. This tree delights with clusters of creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer, creating a striking scene against the backdrop of its pinnate, dark green leaves.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, Sorbus Olympic Flame is a hardy and versatile addition to your garden. With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, it’s well-suited for gardens of many different sizes.One of the most prominent features of this Rowan Tree is its vibrant autumn display. Adorned with clusters of berries that transition from green to shades of red and orange, it becomes a focal point in your garden during autumn, attracting both the eye and local wildlife.Whether as a standalone tree or part of your mixed planting strategy, this Rowan Tree promises year-round interest from fellow gardeners. 

Buy a Sorbus Olympic Flame today and watch its creamy-white features transform into fiery red colours as the seasons change.

Sorbus Pink Pagoda

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Pink Pagoda Mountail Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drained.Position: Full sun to partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ Creamy-whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m/ 5mSpecial features: Graceful weeping habit. Clusters of creamy-white flowers. Pink berries in autumn. Stunning autumn foliage.The Pink Pagoda Mountain Ash Tree, or Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda', is a beautiful sight in any garden or landscape. With its graceful weeping habit and stunning seasonal display, it adds character to outdoor spaces.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Pink Pagoda Mountain Ash Tree offers versatility and resilience. In spring, it showers your garden with clusters of creamy-white flowers, creating a striking display.As the year progresses, Sorbus hupehensis transforms and changes. In summer, its lush green foliage provides shade and shelter, while in autumn, it bears clusters of pink berries, adding a splash of colour to the landscape and attracting wildlife.One of the standout features of this tree is its stunning autumn foliage. As the leaves change, they transition to vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow, creating a picturesque display.With a projected height of 8 metres and a spread of 5 metres in 20 years, the Pink Pagoda Mountain Ash Tree is a presence in any garden. You can plant it as a standalone specimen to showcase its weeping habit or incorporate it into your mixed planting scheme. 

Grab a Sorbus hupehensis today and enjoy its rolling colour, year in, year out.

Viburnum Summer Snowflake

Japanese Snowball Bush

Common Name: Japanese Snowball BushLatin Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Summer Snowflake'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Black fruits follow flowers.This attractive shrub is useful for its lengthy flowering season which starts in May or June and can continue for two or more months. In its early years it is a broadly oval shrub, but as it matures the branches develop into tiers, and, when these are covered with snowy domed shaped flower clusters, the effect is dramatic. The leaves are dark green, plump, elongated with a pointed tip, and somewhat leathery.

Viburnum Watanabe

Japanese Snowball

Common Name: Japanese Snowball Latin Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Watanabe' Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May-June/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/1.5mSpecial features: Delicate white flowers and attractive layered branches. The 'Watanabe' is an attractive shrub that, unlike other plicatum varieties, grows to be a more manageable size for the smaller garden. Despite being smaller than the other plicatum viburnums, the ‘Watanabe’ still grows to have the same attractive layered braches when mature. The delicate white lacecap flowers blossom from May to June and really bring the shrub to life. The foliage is slightly serrated at the edges and is green with a red blush. This is a great choice for planting in a mixed border.