Ornamental

Cercis Avondale

Chinese Redbud Tree

Common Name: Chinese Redbud TreeLatin Name: Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 3/3mSpecial features: Small bushy tree with glossy green foliage and a spectacular display of pink flowers.Cercis chinensis Avondale is a superb variety of large shrub or small tree. It features dark, glossy green foliage and produces abundant amounts of small pink flowers which completely coat the tree's branches. Cercis chinensis Avondale has a medium growth rate and a bushy stature.

Cercis Lavender Twist

Weeping Redbud Tree

Common Name: Weeping Redbud TreeLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' Soil: Prefers well drained soil, without nitrogen fertilizer. Position: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Spring/PinkHardiness: Fully hardy (to -30°C). Height and spread in 10-20yrs: 1.5m-2.5m/1m-1.5mSpecial features: Slow growing, compact weeping tree with dramatic show of pink flowers in spring, and thick canopy of heart-shaped leaves. Cercis Lavender Twist is a close relative of the Judas tree, and has the same show of bright pink pea flowers that grow directly from the trunk of the tree.Lavender Twist is a much neater size of tree, growing with a tight weeping form and to only about 2m after ten years. This is an ideal tree for a small garden and it will produce a stunning floral display in spring and a strong feature element throughout the summer and winter. In summer it has a striking canopy of heart-shaped leaves and in winter, an intricate branching structure. Lavender Twist prefers a hot position and well drained soil. It prefers soil that is not enriched with nitrogen as the roots will fix their own nitrogen and can be burned in very high nitrogen soil.

Cercis Ruby Falls

Weeping Redbud

Common Name: Weeping redbudLatin Name: Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls'Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Rose PinkHardiness: Very hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 2.5m/1.5mSpecial features: A delicately weeping frame that is covered in ruby red heart-shaped leaves A cousin of the outstanding Cercis Merlot, the Ruby Falls is seen as a weeping equivalent to the exciting Merlot hybrid. The leaves are of the classic Cercis heart shape and they are a rich ruby red colour. The thick and glossy leaves hang on pendulous branches that weep gracefully downwards, which produces a shower of deep red hearts. The flowers are also highly attractive and they appear in spring, they cover the tree in pink and have a light and sweet fragrance. This tree is the perfect choice for the smaller garden and will add an instant splash of colour and structure to your outdoor space.

Cortaderia Rosea

Pampas Grass

The Cortaderia selloana 'Rosea' is a really unique ornamental grass; the flower plumes are an enchanting 'candy-floss pink' colour and stand tall above the wispy foliage below. The clump-forming leaves are slender and have a sharp edge to them, they form a fountain-like mound and spill over from the centre. Ensure you plant this beautiful grass in a position that is away from a path as the sharp edges can brush you as you walk past.

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.

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 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

Hydrangea macrophylla Zorro

Hydrangea

Common Name: Hydrangea ZorroLatin Name: Hydrangea macrophylla 'Zorro'Soil: well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July-September/Deep blue or pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Delightful lace-cap flowers that are blue in acid soils and pink in alkaline soils. The 'Zorro' shrub has the unusual trait of having different coloured flowers in different soil types: in acid soils, the flowers are deep blue, and in alkaline soils the flowers are pale pink. The leaves are broadly ovate in shape with finely toothed edges and are dark green in colour with prominent veins. This hydrangea has a bushy and rounded habit and works well when planted in a mixed flower bed or border.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise'

Hydrangea 'Renhy'

Common Name: Hydrangea ‘Renhy’Latin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanille Fraise’ Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July- October/ white then pink Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/ 2mSpecial features: Large, showy flower heads that change from white to pink This French native is a welcome addition to any bed or border; it features large blooms that emerge pure white, then mature to a raspberry pink over summer and finally a deep pink by autumn. You will get multiple colours on this attractive shrub simultaneously, adding varied interest. The flowers are accompanied by mid-green, toothed leaves that are held on red-stemmed branches. This is a great choice for autumn interest and for cut flowers, too.   

Hydrangea paniculata Fraise Melba

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July to September/ White to deep pinkHardiness: Hardy but newer foliage in Spring will need to be protectedEventual height/spread: 1.2m x 1.2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to deep pink. Hydrangea paniculata 'Fraise Melba' produces large flower heads that are made up of 100's of smaller flowers, in July these flowers emerge an ivory white colour and fade to a lovely deep pink as time goes by before expiring in September. These Hydrangea are extremely hardy and although they produce large flower heads they are supported by strong stems, these stems will stand up to most wet weather conditions but should not be planted in exposed positions where strong winds could potentially damage the stems. 

Hydrangea paniculata Limelight

Hydrangea

Common Name: Limelight HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: August to September/Lime green then creamHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge lime green, then turn creamy, then pinkThis is a fantastic hydrangea which features the most beautiful display of flowers from midsummer to autumn. The flowers open up from lime green buds and start life with a green-cream colour; they then mature to cream and then finally have a creamy pink blush in early autumn. Aside from the flowers, the leaves are also of great interest; they are lime green in colour and finely serrated at their edges and they make the perfect foil for the large flower heads. This deciduous shrub looks great at the back of a mixed border and it also works well as an informal flowering hedge.

Hydrangea paniculata Phantom

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to September/white to light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to a light pink Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is best known for its stunning displays of large unique flowers that emerge white and fade to a light pink later in the season. This plant will grow well in most soil conditions providing the soil is fertile and does not tend to dry out easily as Hydrangea does not like dry conditions. It will also need a partial shade spot with some protection from strong winds as it can be damaged easily by wind. 

Hydrangea paniculata Silver Dollar

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to September/white to light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 1.5mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge white, then fade to a light pink Hydrangea paniculata 'Silver Dollar' is best known for its stunning displays of large unique flowers that emerge creamy-white and fade to a light pink later in the year. The serrated leaves are mid-dark green and make an attractive foil for the flowers. We love this hydrangea in a mixed shrub border, especially alongside a contrasting hydrangea like the ‘Vanille Fraise’. It is also more compact than other varieties, making it an excellent choice for planting in a pot on a sunny patio. 

Hydrangea paniculata Sundae fraise

Hydrangea

Common Name: HydrangeaLatin Name: Hydrangea paniculata 'Sundae fraise'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to October/Green and white to pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Large flowerheads of tiny flowers that emerge green and white, then turn pink. Hydrangea paniculata 'Sunday fraise' is a more compact version of the commonly known Vanilla fraise variant, and is the perfect addition to any small garden and can also be grown in a pot.

Magnolia Andre Leroy

Magnolia

Common Name: Magnolia Latin Name: Magnolia soulangiana Andre Leroy Soil: Moist but well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Fully hardy, frost hardy down to -15°C Flowering period: Spring Flowering colour: Dark pink/purple Eventual height/spread: 4m/3.5m Special features: Vivid deep pink-purple and white flowers This deciduous magnolia is planted for its profuse floral display. The tulip-shaped flowers are purple-pink on the outside and they have splashes of white on the inside. ‘Andre Leroy’ is a fairly small garden tree which grows to have a rounded habit. The dark green leaves are obovate in shape and perfectly compliment the pretty spring flowers. This is a great choice for a small-medium sized garden.

Malus Cheal's Weeping

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Weeping Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Cheal's Weeping'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-May/ Light pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 3m x 2.5mSpecial features: Small weeping tree with fragrant light pink flowers.Malus 'Cheal's Weeping' is a small, semi-weeping tree with slender, hanging branches. The descending branches are studded with fragrant, light pink flowers in late April which are set off by the copper-red young leaves. The flowers are then replaced by dark orange-red fruits which appear in the autumn and hold into winter. This tree is ideal for smaller gardens.

Malus floribunda

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus floribundaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Pale pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4m x 5mSpecial features: Red fruits in autumn. Coppery, unusual cut leaf.Malus floribunda has glorious, pale pink flowers in mid- late spring which immerse the tree in a pink cloud. The flowers are replaced by small, pea-like, golden-yellow fruit which persists well into winter. The long-lasting fruit is a good source of food for birds and other wildlife. The leaves are mid-green in summer, but they really shine when they put on a dazzling autumn display of coppery red and bronzed yellow. This Japanese crab apple is an excellent ornamental tree for a sunny, urban site. Dense and spreading in habit with gracefully arching branches.

Malus Golden Gem

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Golden Gem'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Pale pink and whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 4m/4mSpecial features: Persistent small yellow fruit.Malus 'Golden Gem' is a compact, neat grower which is excellent for the small garden or patio. In spring an abundance of fragranced, pale pink and white flowers appear. The best feature of the 'Golden Gem' is the glossy clusters of bright yellow fruits which last and last. A hardy tree with little disease.

Malus Gorgeous

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Gorgeous'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Soft pink once opened.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large, glossy red fruitMalus 'Gorgeous' is a small tree with arching branches that hold quite large, dark green, shiny leaves. The foliage develops to a yellow/bronze colour which contrasts beautifully with the attractive fruits.There are large flowers, around 3cm across, which are soft pink when they open and whiten with age. The tree fruits profusely, producing bright red coloured crab apples which make a fantastic crab apple jelly. It is certainly is a very appropriately named tree.

Malus Laura

Laura Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Laura Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Laura'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Pink and WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 1.5mSpecial features: Ideal for small gardens due to its naturally dwarf habit.Malus 'Laura' is a naturally dwarf tree with a good upright habit suitable for even the smallest garden. This charming variety of Crab Apple Tree is the perfect combination of seasonal colour and fruit.

 With its profuse spring blossom, decorative fruit, and compact growth habit, it can light up any outdoor space.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a resilient specimen. 

In spring, it showers your garden with an abundance of pale pink to white flowers, which are also fragrant.As the seasons move forwards, the Malus ‘Laura’ continues to deliver. In summer, its foliage provides a lovely backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves change to shades of gold and bronze, which really dial up the autumnal energy.One of the best features of this tree is its fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it offers clusters of large, maroon fruit, which are adored by local wildlife. The fruits are also perfect for making crab apple jelly due to very high pectin content (the natural gelling agent found in ripe fruits).With a projected height of 3 metres and a spread of 1 metre over a 20 year period, the Malus ‘Laura’ is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens large or small.

 The Malus ‘Laura’ can work as standalone tree to show off its spring blossom. Alternatively, you can also plant it in mixed planting projects to give contrast and depth to your space.Pick up a Malus ‘Laura’ today and enjoy its colours, flowers and fruits for years on end.

Malus Liset

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Liset'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Deep rose redHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Small rich dark red fruitsA tree of rounded habit. The leaves are a dark purple-green, the young foliage being especially purple in tone. This makes the perfect foil for the deep rose red flowers, opening from scarlet buds. The tree has a very warm yet rich tone in spring which will bring a very unique burst of colour to your garden. In autumn there are rich dark red fruits; these are quite small and 'cherry like' but they do last well into the winter.

Malus Mokum

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Mokum Crab AppleLatin Name: Malus 'Mokum'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/ pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 20 years: 4mSpecial features:  Pink flowers in spring and glossy red crab apples in autumn.The 'Mokum' produces a delightful display of deep-pink flowers in spring, which are lightly scented and add a burst of colour to your garden. The flowers are complimented by the dark red-green leaves and the branches form an oval-shaped crown when the tree is mature. The inedible red crab apples appear in autumn and these are very popular with the birds.

Malus Neville Copeman

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Neville Copeman'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Deep pink/purpleHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Red-orange fruit.'Neville Copeman' is mainly noted for its beautiful green leaves which are shaded with purple throughout the summer. This tree produces delightful, light-purple coloured flowers, followed by attractive conical shaped orange to red coloured fruit. Pollution tolerant, so ideal for planting in a garden where a busy road is close.

Malus Pink Mushroom

Weeping Crab Apple Tree

The Malus 'Pink Mushroom' crab apple is a wonderfully compact miniature weeping tree. It features descending branches that cascade downwards and are studded with idyllic pink flowers in spring. The glossy fruits appear in autumn and persist well into winter. This tree is the perfect choice for a restricted space and it can also be planted on a patio. 

Malus Rudolph

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Rudolph Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Rudolph'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Large pink single flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Small dark purple fruits.Malus 'Rudolph' was named after the famous Reindeer due to its spectacular red rose flowers which are one of the largest single pink flowers on any Malus variety. It also has attractive dark green/purple leaves during the season making it a good summer tree. The crab apples are small, dark purple and persistent. This small upright tree has a good disease resistance giving a healthy appearance throughout the summer.

Malus Simcoe

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Simcoe Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Simcoe'Soil: Fertile but well drainedPosition: Full sun/ partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: PurpleEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 5m x 5m The Malus 'Simcoe' is a fantastic variety for providing you with changing interest all year round. In spring, fragrant purple flowers appear and these are accompanied by small green leaves which hold their colour until autumn. As the leaves begin to fall, the small red fruits emerge and these are very popular with the birds. This tree has a semi-weeping frame which looks beautiful in winter when it is covered in snow.

Malus Van Eseltine

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Van Eseltine'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late April and May /Shell pink, clouded white on the inner petalsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Yellow fruitsMalus 'Van Eseltine' is a small tree of distinctive upright habit. It features a beautiful display of semi-double flowers that are rose-pink in bud, opening to shell pink in late April. The idyllic pink flowers are followed by small yellow fruits in the autumn- a great source of food for the birds. The leaves are glossy, ovate and are a constant mid-green colour until they fall in autumn. This tree is an excellent choice for small gardens or where space is limited.

Malus Yellow Siberian

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Yellow Siberian'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ pink-whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/ 6mSpecial features: Glossy yellow fruits in autumn.The 'Yellow Siberian' is a delightful variety of crab apple. It features sweetly scented white flowers in spring and these have a pink blush to them. In terms of foliage, the leaves are elliptical in shape, toothed at their margins and dark green in colour. As the leaves crisp up in autumn the golden yellow fruits emerge, adding further interest. This grows to be a fairly open tree with a slightly spreading habit.

Prunus Accolade

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Accolade'Soil: Fertile, moist well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May /Semi double pale pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/ spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: A very graceful tree with rose-pink flowers.Charming semi-double, rose-pink flowers crowd the branches in mid-spring, dark green leaves turn a vibrant orange in autumn. This is one of the most reliable and prettiest cherries for the smaller garden, which often gives the best flower show when planted in full sun.

Prunus Amanogawa

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus Amanogawa is a narrow and columnar Japanese cherry tree which is perfect for a garden with restricted space. It features dense clusters of fragrant pink flowers and eye-catching foliage. This is also a great choice for vivid autumn colour. The Amanogawa is a compact tree with a very upright habit and densely-packed branches, making it the perfect choice for the smaller garden. In spring, an abundance of deep pink semi-double flowers appear in clusters: the flowers are sweetly scented and smell of almonds, which makes this tree a delightful addition to a sensory garden. The spring flowers are accompanied by green-bronze leaves, and the leaves mature to a brighter green come summer. The leaves are ovate in shape and are serrated at the edge. A final burst of life comes in autumn when the foliage takes on a stunning array of autumnal colours: the leaves turn to shades of burnt orange, deep red and crisp yellow before falling. The upright shape of the Amanogawa makes it ideal for planting as a structural tree and it works well when planted alongside another upright tree like Sorbus Autumn Spire. The name 'Amanogawa' means 'River of the sky' in Japanese, and this Japanese native was originally found planted along the Arakawa River in Japan. This delightful tree was brought to the UK in the early 20th century, and it is now one of our most popular trees here at Mail Order Trees. Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus 'Amanogawa'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April /PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Compact habit. Perfect for the small garden.

Prunus Asano

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus 'Asano’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April / Pink and white.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 2.5mSpecial features: ‘Pom pom’ flower heads that have up to 100 petals on. The ‘Asano’ is a real showstopper. This Japanese cherry has highly distinctive flowers that are packed with rose pink petals, creating an eye-catching ‘pom pom’ shape. The spring flowers are accompanied by bronzed foliage and this later matures to a dark green by summer. The slender, serrated leaves add further interest in autumn when they turn to oranges and reds. This upright, slender tree is perfect for the smaller garden and it makes an excellent specimen. Position it in a sunny spot to get the best autumn colour. Trustpilot

Prunus Autumnalis Rosea

Autumn Cherry Tree

Prunus 'Autumnalis Rosea' is a small deciduous tree that features pale-pink, semi-double flowers that appear in autumn and last over winter. This ornamental specimen also boasts ovate, dark-green leaves and glossy fruits in spring. This tree is a true delight and is worthy of planting in any garden: a tree that gives you year-round interest and that remains relatively small, making is perfect for a range of gardens. Each autumn, usually in November, a profusion of bell-shaped, pink, semi-double flowers appear all over the tree. The pale pink flowers open from dark pink buds and they add a real burst of colour as the dark nights draw in. From November to March, the blooms appear intermittently and they look stunning in a snow-covered garden. The flowers later become small and glossy fruits, which make a great natural bird feeder, but the fruits are soon overshadowed by the spring foliage. The leaves, which are ovate in shape and dark-green in colour, cover the spreading branches and make a great foil for lighter-leaved varieties. One of our favourite trees for planting alongside the ‘Autumnalis Rosea’ is the stunning Prunus Okame Harlequin, as the vivid pink flowers and variegated leaves of the Harlequin contrast beautifully with the strong green foliage of the ‘Autumnalis Rosea’. Come autumn, just before the flowers appear, the leaves produce a final show of colour: they turn to shades of rich red, orange and yellow before falling. Plant this tree in a sunny position for it to fully thrive: it makes a great lawn specimen for smaller gardens that need an injection of winter colour.  Common Name: Autumn Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late autumn, through winter until spring /Bell-shaped, semi-double pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Flowers from late autumn, through winter until spring. (Deciduous)

Prunus Beni Yutaka

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Beni Yutaka'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Deep pink semi-double flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Good autumn colour and deep pink semi-double flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Beni Yutaka' was first introduced from Japan in the 1980's. This spectacular flowering cherry has large semi double open pink flowers with a distinctive centre eye which darkens as it ages. Another feature of this tree is its stunning autumn colours of deep purple and blistering red. This is an extremely healthy and robust variety suitable for any situation.

Prunus Canada Red

Chokecherry Tree

Common Name: Chokecherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus virginiana ‘Canada Red’ Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: March to April /White Hardiness: Fully hardy Height/spread in 20 years: 7m/ 6m Special features: Leaves that emerge green and quickly turn purple-red The ‘Canada Red’ is a fantastic garden specimen that offers changing interest in different seasons. New leaves shoot through as a rich green colour, but they quickly turn to a vivid shade of purple-red in early summer. As new leaves shoot through, the purple leaves make a beautiful foil and the contrasting colours really stand out. The flowers are small and white in colour, and the fruits are dark purple. This is a wonderful choice for planting as a feature tree and it also works well as an avenue tree.

Prunus Candy Floss

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Candy Floss'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Early spring/Large double pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Very large double pink flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Candy Floss' has very large double pink flowers with attractively fringed petals that have a soft velvety texture. The tree is fairly vigorous and has an upright spreading habit. This tree also features coppery bronze young leaves in May which mature to a deep green colour by summer.

Prunus Choshu

Hizakura

Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus Choshu ‘Hizakura’Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/ pink Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m/ 7mSpecial features: Large, frilly, double pink flowers in spring. This beautiful flowering cherry is simply breathtaking in spring; once mature, it will grow to a good height of around 7m and its outreaching branches will be studded with showy flowers that cover the tree in a cloud of soft pink. The double flowers make a real statement in spring and the flowers last longer than most Japanese cherries - sometimes over a month. The bronzed foliage adds further interest in spring and this later turns to a dark green before its final autumnal show of oranges and reds. This majestic tree makes an excellent lawn specimen and, once mature, has a clear canopy of around 4m.

Prunus Collingwood Ingram

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus 'Collingwood Ingram' Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: March to April/ Deep pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Height/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3m Special features: Beautiful spring flowers and bronze-green leaves This is a beautiful flowering cherry tree which offers a range of colours in different seasons. In spring, deep pink flowers stud the glossy branches and these are accompanied by a vivid foil of bronze-green leaves. The foliage matures to a rich green come summer and it puts on a spectacular show of colour in autumn when, before falling, the leaves turn to bright orange. This tree maintains a fairly compact and columnar habit, making it the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

Prunus dulcis

Flowering Almond Tree

Common Name: Common Almond TreeLatin Name: Prunus dulcisSoil: Any deep, well drained soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: Velvety skinned, green fruits contain the Almond nutsPrunus dulcis is a small to medium sized tree with an upright habit at first, with ascending main branches, becoming broader with age. Attractive pink flowers are borne in March and April, carried singly or in pairs. The velvety skinned, green fruits (which look a bit like small green peaches) enclose the edible almond nut. The leaves are long and pointed with finely toothed margins.

Prunus Fukubana

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March/Semi-double rose pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 2.5mSpecial features: One of the most stunning of all early spring flowering cherries. (Deciduous)Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana' is a very striking tree with a profusion of semi-double, rose madder flowers. This is one of the most stunning of all early spring flowering cherries. This makes a great specimen tree for smaller gardens. This tree was originally brought in from California in 1928 by Captain Collingwood Ingram.

Prunus incisa Semiplena

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus incisa ‘Semiplena’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March / white Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Clusters of soft, white flowers in spring. The ‘Semiplena’ is a Japanese native that is a relatively new addition to the U.K. and currently a rare find. We are proud to be one of the first nurseries to showcase it. It features frilly, soft white flowers that have a pink blush to them in spring; the flowers are usually in full bloom just as the first leaves are starting to emerge. The serrated leaves are a dark green from spring to summer but they take on brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn. Make sure you plant this in a sunny spot to get the best leaf colour.

Prunus Ingrid

Fruiting Almond Tree

Common Name: Fruiting Almond TreeLatin Name: Prunus persicoides 'Ingrid'Soil: Any deep, well drained soil.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/6mSpecial features: A reliable cropper with good leaf curl resistance.Prunus 'Ingrid' has all the benefits of an ornamental garden tree at the same time as producing bumper crops of delicious almonds. The attractive pink flowers are borne in early spring carried singly or in pairs. The leaves are long and pointed with finely toothed margins very similar to that of the peach. The velvety skinned, green fruits (which look a bit like small green peaches) enclose the edible almond nut. We advise for these trees NOT to be planted in the vicinity of peach trees as it may result in as hybridisation resulting in bitter nuts. Trustpilot

Prunus Jacqueline

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus ‘Jacqueline’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/ pink Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m/4mSpecial features: A dramatic show of autumn leaf colour. This flowering cherry is a beautiful tree with so much to offer. In spring, usually in early April, an abundance of single, deep pink flowers stud the branches and cover the tree in a cloud of pink. The spring flowers are soon followed by the bronzed foliage and the leaves put on a spectacular show in autumn when they turn to fiery shades of orange and red. This is one of the best flowering cherry trees for autumn colour and we love it as a garden specimen, or planted in a trio if you have the space.

Prunus Kanzan

Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus 'Kanzan' is a truly beautiful flowering cherry tree, which offers an array of interest throughout the year. In spring, bronzed leaves emerge and the iridescent sheen of the leaves glimmers in the early spring sunshine. Alongside the bronzed leaves, crimson flower buds appear: as the flowers open, they reveal deep pink, double flowers. The flowers appear in abundance and hang from their long stalks pendulously. By summer, the leaves have matured to a rich green colour and they later turn to autumnal orange shades, before falling. The tree itself is vase-shaped when young, but it later matures to have a spreading habit. The 'Kanzan' is deservedly one of the most popular Japanese flowering cherry trees: its versatility and size allow it to be planted in a range of situations. Japanese cherry trees thrive in a sunny spot and they prefer moist, fertile and deep soil. Avoid shallow and chalky soil for the best results. You can plant the ‘Kanzan’ as an ornamental specimen and it works equally well as an avenue tree. This tree looks beautiful alongside the prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’, where the rich green leaves of the ‘Kanzan’ contrast beautifully with the deep purple leaves of the ‘Royal Burgundy’. The ‘Kanzan’ is a delightful tree, which will become a real feature of your garden. Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kanzan'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April /Rich PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Good autumn foliage colour. Trustpilot

Prunus Kiku

Shidare Zakura

Prunus 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura' is a compact and highly attractive tree. The ‘Cheals Weeping’ is perfect for a small garden and it boasts a profuse display of double pink flowers. This is ideal for restricted spaces as it is one of the smallest flowering cherry trees available: you can even keep it in a large pot, if you don’t have the room to plant it. In spring, this outstanding tree bursts to life: new foliage shoots through and the leaves are a shimmering bronze colour. At the same time, the ‘Cheals Weeping’ puts on a stunning floral display. The spring flowers are rose-pink with a double petal formation and they cover the tree. In fact, the pendulous branches become difficult to see as they are often masked in a blanket of vivid flowers during this season. As the leaves mature, they turn deep green and hold their colour over summer. Come autumn, the tree produces an exuberantly colourful display of autumnal orange and bronze before the leaves fall. The structure of this tree gives winter interest as the pendulous branches gracefully arch downwards and they look beautiful when topped with snow. An ideal choice for year-round interest.  This flowering cherry tree is so wonderfully compact that it is suitable for planting in a range of situations: when planted in pairs, the Kiku Shidare Zakura’ looks great on either side of a path and it also makes a worthy lawn specimen. You can even plant this tree in a large pot and sit it on a sunny patio. With this being a small tree, it also makes a great gift. A best seller of ours, and for good reason, too. Common Name: Cheals Weeping Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kiku-Shidare Zakura'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May /Bright PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 2.5m x 2.5mSpecial features: Graceful arching branches. Masses of pink flowers in spring. Great autumn colour.

Prunus Kursar

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Kursar'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late March/Rich deep pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Rich deep pink flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Kursar' is a beautiful small tree for spring and autumn. An array of rich, deep pink flowers appear in late March before the fresh copper leaves. The leaves develop to a mid-green colour and have a final autumnal display of reds and golds. This is a good tree for planting in smaller gardens and is ideal for an urban garden as it is pollution tollerant.

Prunus Nigra

Black Leaved Plum

The Prunus 'Nigra', which is commonly known as the black leaves plum tree, is an outstanding flowering tree. In March, before the leaves appear, the bare branches become wreathed with bowl-shaped pink flowers which cover the tree is a delightful pink cloud. The idyllic flowers are later followed by dark purple leaves which really stand out amongst green trees. The rich purple leaves are complimented by the deep purple stems which look even more appealing during winter when the leaves have fallen. The 'Nigra' will form a rounded tree and it makes the most beautiful lawn specimen. Common Name: Black Leaved PlumLatin Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 10m/10mSpecial features: One of the best purple leaved trees available

Prunus Okame

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Okame'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to early April/Dainty carmine pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Dainty carmine pink flowers. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Okame' is a lovely, small, bushy tree bearing masses of dainty carmine pink flowers through March and early April. Green summer foliage turns rich yellow and red during autumn. This tree makes a superb lawn specimen for small gardens due to its small eventual height and neat growing habit.