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Magnolia grandiflora Francois Treyve

Magnolia Tree

Latin Name: Magnolia grandiflora 'Francois Treyve' Soil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates chalkPosition: Full sun Flowering period/colour: July-August/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 5m/3m (can be pruned to be kept smaller)Special features: Large white flowers that are sweetly scented and glossy evergreen leaves. This is an outstanding variety of magnolia which features the most beautiful white flowers that appear in July and August. The flowers open from a tulip shaped bud and then open up to a bowl-like shape of scented white petals. This magnolia is a French native and even though it was propagated over 100 years ago it is still quite a rare find here in the UK. It features thick and glossy dark green leaves that are ovate in shape and large in size, with this magnolia being an evergreen variety it adds a healthy dose of colour to your garden all year round.

Magnolia kobus

Northern Japanese Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Northern Japanese Magnolia Latin Name: Magnolia kobusSoil: Moist, well-drained, acidic soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 10m/6mSpecial features: Delicate white flowers that appear on bare stems in April. The kobus is a wonderful variety of Magnolia and the large white flowers are a welcome addition to any garden in early spring. When mature, the flowers well and truly smother the tree and create a vision of snowy white. The spring flowers later become fruits and the pink fruits split to reveal vivid scarlet seeds, which are popular with the birds. This deciduous tree holds vivid green leaves in spring and summer and the obovate leaves are delicately aromatic. This tree is a Japanese native and it is well-suited to being planted in a medium-sized garden.

Magnolia Merrill

Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Magnolia TreeLatin Name: Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill'Soil: Chalky, alkaline, clay, heavy, dry, sandy,Position: Enjoys a sheltered spot in full or partial shade.Hardiness: Full hardy, frost hardy down to -12°CFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: WhiteEventual height/spread: 10m/8mSpecial features: Goblet-shaped, fragranced white flowers open up to a beautiful star shape on this deciduous small tree.Magnolia x loebneri 'Merrill' is a vigorous small tree with large, white and sweetly scented blooms in spring. These flowers, which are goblet-shaped at first, become star-shaped as they open up. The flowers open on to bare branches in spring, contrasting with the delicate brown branches, which creates a lovely effect. This deciduous tree features oblong leaves which retain a green colour throughout spring, summer and autumn. This Magnolia is best placed in an area close to where people can fully appreciate the scented flowers.

Magnolia Sieboldii

Chinese Magnolia Tree

Common Name: Chinese Magnolia, Oyama MagnoliaLatin Name: Magnolia SieboldiiSoil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained soils; preferably acid or neutral.Position: Part shade in warmer climates or full sun elsewhere. Flowering period/colour: Early summer until September.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4-8m/8mSpecial features: Attractive, fragrant, cup-shaped white pendulous flowers, with rich red stamens. Handsome foliage. Historical species from dinosaur era. Chinese magnolia is a handsome spreading tree with dark green oval leaves and white cup-shaped pendulous flowers with striking floral organs within. The magnolia is a species with a long running history. Floral organs from these plants have been found in the fossil record, so that the plants are known to have been contemporaries of the dinosaurs. This species is native to China, East-Asia, Japan and Korea, but it settles extremely well in the UK and can be grown quite successfully as far north as Finland, where a specimen is grown in the Arboretum Mustila. Most Magnolias flower in the spring, but this species flowers from early summer through to September, providing a long period of interest. The plant is best sited where the flowers can be seen from below as their red stamens are a particularly attractive feature. Chinese magnolia prefers part shade in warm climates but can accommodate full sun elsewhere. It is best pruned late summer or winter to avoid bleeding of sap. Very little pruning is required and the tree’s naturally attractive shape benefits from being left to develop naturally.

Malus Butterball

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Butterball'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ White, pink flushed.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Masses of flowers followed by bright yellow fruit. Malus 'Butterball' is a small crab apple tree with a wonderful spreading habit and almost becomes rounded when the tree is mature. The branches are a little pendulous, especially when weighted with fruits. In late spring, an abundance of pink-blushed white flowers open from pink buds- these are then replaced by the glowing autumn fruits. The 'Butterball' name can be explained when seeing the masses of rich golden-yellow fruits which appear in autumn. The fruits may have a pretty red flushing on the sunny side and they are great for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Malus Evereste

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Evereste'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/4mSpecial features: Yellow/orange-red fruits in autumn.The Malus 'Evereste', a stunning variety of Crab Apple Tree, is a delightful addition to any garden or landscape. With its abundant spring blossom, ornamental fruit, and vibrant autumn foliage, it adds beauty and colour to outdoor spaces throughout the year.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to varying light conditions, the Malus 'Evereste' offers versatility and resilience. In spring, it displays a profusion of pink buds that open to reveal delicate white flowers, creating a breathtaking scene.As the seasons progress, the Malus 'Evereste' keeps things interesting. In summer, its foliage provides a lush backdrop, while in autumn, the leaves transition to shades of gold and bronze, offering a stunning display of seasonal colour.One of the standout features of this tree is its ornamental fruit. In late summer and early autumn, it bears clusters of small, red or orange fruit, which add a pop of colour and attract wildlife to the garden. With a projected height of 5 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, the Malus 'Evereste' is a compact and manageable tree, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes. 

You can plant it as a standalone specimen to showcase its spring blossom or use it in mixed planting schemes. Add a Malus ‘Evereste' to your space today and enjoy rich colours throughout the seasons.

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 hupehensis

Chinese Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Chinese Crab Apple, Hupeh Crab or Tea Crab Apple Latin Name: Malus hupehensis or Malus theifera or Pyrus malus theifera.Soil: Moist or well drained; acid, alkali or neutral soil. Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: Spring/White Hardiness: Fully hardy (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 10-20 years: 4-8m/4-8mSpecial features: Pink buds in spring, followed by white fragrant flowers. Red crab apple fruits 1cm width in autumn. RHS Award of Garden Merit. The Queen Elizabeth Maple is an attractive medium sized crab apple tree. It is a deciduous tree, dropping its leaves in autumn. In spring, pink buds appear and they open to fragrant white flowers, about 3cm across. The flowers give rise to crab apple fruits, about 1cm across, providing a pleasing display in the autumn months. This tree carries an RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating that it is a reliable performer in the garden. This species is best suited to a medium sized garden, being a little too large for a compact space. However, it makes a striking statement in a space that will accommodate its form. For smaller gardens it is worth considering Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel', Malus tschonoskii, and Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet'.

Malus Red Jade

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Red Jade'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pink in bud and white pink flushedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Red cherry sized fruitThe Malus 'Red Jade' is a beautiful, small weeping crab apple tree. It features pretty pink-white flowers which open from pink buds and hang delicately from the pendulous branches. The foliage emerges mid-green and remains that colour until autumn; at this time it fades to yellow and bronze before falling. The 'Red Jade' boasts small, spherical, glossy red crab apples which appear in the autumn and last well into winter. The crab apples are great for bringing some life to your winter garden and they are also good for attracting wildlife. This is the ideal tree for year round interest in a garden that is restricted for space.

Malus Red Sentinel

Crab Apple Tree

Malus Red Sentinel is a broadly upright deciduous tree, which gardeners love for its ever-changing year round interest. The Crab Apple Red Sentinel jumps into gear in early spring. The bright green leaves emerge and remain green throughout summer before turning golden-yellow in autumn. Spring also brings a scatter of pretty pink-white flowers which cover the tree and contrast beautifully with the green leaves. In autumn the flowers are replaced by small, cherry-like fruits that have a glossy coating. The deep red colours give your garden a real autumnal feel and the fruit also attracts local wildlife. Plus, the ruby-red fruits last through much of winter, making the Malus Red Sentinel a true spectacle all year long. 

The Crab Apple Red Sentinel flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It will reach a height of around 5 metres with a spread of about 4 metres over 20 years, making it a great addition to gardens large or small.

 What gardeners also love about the Red Sentinel is that it’s pollution tolerant.Grow a Malus Red Sentinel today and enjoy its year-round show of colour. Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Large clusters of red fruits which persist all winter.

Malus Rosehip

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Rosehip'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Glossy pink crab apples that look like rosehips This is a highly ornamental variety of crab apple which is perfect for the smaller garden. In spring, ovate green leaves appear and these are soon followed by the white flowers in May. The flowers are highly attractive and open up from delicate pink buds. The best feature comes in late summer when the crab apples start to develop, and by autumn these are a glowing pink colour and resemble rosehips. The crab apples are perfect for crab apple jelly as they are high in pectin and are of a decent size; they can also be left on the tree as a natural bird feeder. This is a great all-rounder and is worthy of a space in any garden.

Osmanthus Goshiki

Osmanthus

Common Name: OsmanthusLatin Name: Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August to October/inconspicuous' sweetly scented flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/Spread: 3m x 2mSpecial features: Holly shaped leaves, made up of a mixture of 5 different colours.At first glance, this looks like holly with its spiny edged leaves. These are marbled and mottled in an intriguing range of yellow and different shades of green. When young the leaves have bronze tints as well. It makes a dense, rather bell-shaped shrub that grows slowly. 'Goshiki' means: 'five colours'. It is a vigorous, bright, happy looking shrub. The inconspicuous flowers which come in autumn carry a sweet fragrance.

Photinia Red Robin

Red Robin Tree

Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' offers year round interest with its vivid red leaves. In spring it has further interest with clusters of white flowers. A fantastic screening tree, hedge or ornamental specimen. If you want unusual foliage, the 'Red Robin' is the perfect choice. The elliptic leaves are finely serrated at their margins and fresh foliage shoots through as a brilliant red colour. The leaves mature to a dark green, but as new foliage continues to emerge red you get a real contrast of colours over the spring period. Mid-spring also sees the arrival of clusters of pretty white flowers, which add further interest. Come autumn, the leaves mature to a bronzed green, which adds great interest over the winter months.   This is a deservedly popular variety and it is largely planted for its versatility. You can plant the 'Red Robin' at the back of a border or you can use it as a screening tree. It can cope with hard pruning, so, when several are planted in a row, you get an informal hedge. You can also clip the 'Red Robin' into a particular shape. In order to get the best leaf colour and the most flowers, ensure you plant this tree in a full sun position with some shelter. Common Name: Red Robin TreeLatin Name: Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin'Soil: Fertile well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, Sheltered positionHardiness: Hardy, frost hardy down to -8°CFlowering Period: Mid springFlowering Colour: White flowersEventual Height/Spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Evergreen tree with glossy bright red young growth and white flowers in spring.

Pittosporum tobira

Japanese Pittosporum

Common Name: Japanese Pittosporum Latin Name: Pittosporum tobiraSoil: Fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring and Summer/YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3.5m/2.5mSpecial features: Glossy evergreen leaves and umbels of yellow spring and summer flowers.Pittosporum tobira is a hardy and resilient shrub which can tolerate drought, strong winds and hard pruning – making it the perfect choice for hedge planting. The dark, glossy obovate leaves will be sure to add a healthy dose of colour to your garden all year round. Better yet, over spring and summer pretty flowers emerge – at first white in colour, soon turning yellow – and these are sweetly scented.

Prunus Autumnalis

Autumn Cherry Tree

Prunus Autumnalis, or the 'Autumn Cherry Tree', offers year-round interest with its winter flowers, fresh green foliage and strong autumn colour. A fantastic tree for the smaller garden. This flowering cherry tree is valued for its bell-shaped, semi-double white flowers which appear in bursts from late autumn through to early spring: the flowers appear on bare stems and look truly stunning in a winter garden. The flowers open from pink buds and some of the petals have a pink tint to them. The simple flowers are delicate and truly charming: they add a much-needed dose of floral beauty over the colder months. In spring, the leaves appear and are at first a bronzed green, later maturing to a rich, deeper green. By summer, the winter flowers have become small fruits, which are often enjoyed by the birds. This tree also boasts a good autumn leaf colour, with the ovate and sharply-toothed leaves turning to blistering shades of orange and russet red before falling. This is a hardy tree that is suitable for planting in a range of situations: it has an attractive, spreading habit and it works really well as an ornamental specimen. With a fairly small eventual height and spread, the 'Autumnalis' can be planted in a smaller garden. One obvious choice for a planting partner is the simply stunning 'Prunus Autumnalis Rosea', but if you want something a little different then we would recommend the 'Prunus Royal Burgundy' as the wine-red foliage of the Royal Burgundy makes the perfect foil for the deep green leaves. Common Name: Autumn Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'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: White flowers from late autumn, through winter until spring. (Deciduous)

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.

Prunus Spring Snow

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Prunus 'Spring Snow' Latin Name: Prunus 'Beni-tamanishiki'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Young coppery leaves provide which a lovely contrast with the flowers (Deciduous)Prunus 'Spring Snow’ is a small tree with a spreading habit. Clusters of white flowers appear like bundles of snow on its branches in late April. The young coppery leaves provide a lovely contrast with the pretty white flowers. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.

Prunus The Bride

The Bride Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: The Bride Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'The Bride'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Compact growing, rounded tree ideal for small gardens.  Large flowers with pure white petals and distinctive red anthers.  Prunus 'The Bride' is an attractive, compact growing, rounded tree ideal for gardens where space is limited. In early to mid-spring small, pointed buds open to reveal very large, pure white petals contrasting perfectly with the red anthers in the centre. The green summer leaves turn to give a display of varying shades of orange and red in autumn before falling.

Prunus Trailblazer

Ornamental Plum Tree

Common Name: Ornamental Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Large single pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 5m/5mSpecial features: Large purple skinned and fleshed fruit.Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer' is an interesting ornamental fruiting plum with purple-bronze leaves and soft white flowers which are borne form early to mid spring. The large purple skinned fruits are best left on the tree for as long as possible before attempting to eat them.

Pyrus Pendula

Weeping Pear Tree

Common Name: Weeping Willow Leaved Pear TreeLatin Name: Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Small deciduous weeping tree with silver willow-like foliage. Also has inedible green fruit.Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is an elegant, small tree forming a dense mound of weeping branches. White flowers appear in April followed by attractive, silvery-grey foliage lasting throughout the summer. The pendulous branches form a rounded crown and can be pruned to an umbrella shape if desired. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens as it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.

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 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.

Sorbus aria

Whitebeam Tree

Common Name: WhitebeamLatin 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.A good native tree, sturdy and handsome in shape. The spring foliage unfolds to milky green tones with white on the underside and looks lovely blowing in the breeze. The rounded leaves turn to mid-green, silvery on the underside for summer. There are domed heads of creamy flowers in May. In autumn the tree has masses of scarlet fruits which are beloved by birds.

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 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 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.

Sorbus Sunshine

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Sunshine Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Sunshine'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 10m x 7mSpecial features: Attractive orange-yellow berries. Good autumn colour.Sorbus 'Sunshine' is an upright growing tree when young later forming a rounded shape with maturity. Large clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-yellow berries in late September developing slightly earlier than its parent 'Joseph Rock.' The sharply toothed, bright green leaves turn orange, red and purple in the autumn.

Sorbus torminalis

Wild Service Tree

Common Name: Wild Service Tree Latin Name: Sorbus torminalis Soil: Most well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height: 11m/6mSpecial features: Dark brown fruits that are usually ripe in SeptemberThe 'Wild Service Tree', as it is commonly known, is actually a British native; it is a rare find in woodland today, but it was cherished by foragers many years ago due to its deliciously sweet fruits. It is said that people would hang the fruits to dry and enjoy them as a sweet treat. Aside from the small fruits, the tree itself has a lot to offer. In spring, alongside the white flowers, glossy green leaves shoot through and these hold their colour until autumn; at this time they fade to russet reds and oranges. On mature specimens, the bark adds winter interest as it peels away in rectangular strips. A great choice for a feature tree.

Sorbus vilmorinii

Vilmorins Rowan Tree

The Sorbus vilmorinii, known as the Vilmorins Rowan Tree, is a great addition to any gardener’s dream space.

 The Vilmorins Rowan Tree flourishes in well-drained, fertile soil under full sun or partial shade. In spring, flat-headed corymbs of small creamy-white flowers emerge and are later replaced by attractive berries. 

 The berries are one of the best attributes of this tree; they initially have a crimson-pink colour and the colour slowly drains to a near-white colour. Plus, they’re an inviting treat for local wildlife. Before you know it, your garden will be full of the sounds of chirping and buzzing. As autumn rolls around, the foliage transitions from feathery greens to rich reddish hues and purple tones, which add warmth to any landscape.The delicate, fern-like leaves hang gracefully on the arching branches and contrast beautifully with the summer flowers and the autumn berries. 

With an eventual height of 5 metres and a similar spread of 5 metres, the Sorbus vilmorinii invites you to make it a centrepiece of your outdoor haven. With its compact growth habit, it’s a great choice for smaller gardens.

 Enrich the landscape of your outdoor space with the Vilmorins Rowan Tree today! Common Name: Vilmorins Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus vilmoriniiSoil: Most soils except shallow chalkPosition: Full sun or light shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 5mSpecial features: Small, undemanding tree with great autumnal colours.

Stipa gigantea

Golden Oats Grass

The 'Golden Oats Grass' is a really unique perennial which will really add height and movement to a sunny garden border or bed. It features clumps of slender green leaves which are accompanied by golden oat-like flowers in summer. The flowers grow to be much higher than the grass and they gracefully arch over at their tips. The 'Stipa gigantea' is an evergreen grass which will bring colour and life to your garden all year round.

Syringa Krasavitsa Moskvy

Common Lilac Beauty of Moscow

Common Name: Common Lilac Beauty of MoscowLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Krasavitsa Moskvy'Soil: Medium moisture, well-drained. Acid, alkaline or neutral.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to MayHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 2.5m-3.5m/2mSpecial features: Deciduous upright multi-stemmed shrub with fragrant showy flowers in white with pink blush. RHS Award of Garden Merit.Syringa vulgaris is a useful feature shrub suitable for a range of garden uses. It makes a fine specimen shrub in a lawn or border, and can also be used as a hedge plant. Mature height is 2.5m to 3.5m and the plants also reach 2m in width. This variety produces a fine show of flowers in April or May, and the flowers show good form as a cut flower for use indoors. The flowering heads each carry a large cluster of small double white flowers with a pink blush. The attractive fragrance is also highly prized and a great asset in the garden. The leaves are heart-shaped and are also an attractive feature in their own right. Syringa vulgaris will grow well in acid, alkali or neutral soils and can thrive in full sun or partial shade. It will also tolerate deer or heavy clay soil, and so is a really adaptable specimen. This is a low maintenance shrub, requiring little pruning or attention of any kind. This is a suckering shrub, so it can be invasive in a garden situation. One way to deal with this problem is to grow it in a lawn, where suckers will be controlled by mowing in the immediate area. This variety was developed in Russia in 1943 and the variety name “Krasavitsa Moskvy” translates into the English-language name “Beauty of Moscow”. This variety carries an RHS Award of Garden Merit, indicating that it is a reliable performer in the garden.  

Syringa Madame Lemoine

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Madame Lemoine LilacLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Madame Lemoine’Soil: Fertile, well drained. Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: May/JuneFlowering colour: WhiteEventual height/spread after 20 years: 5m/4m This pretty white lilac boasts dense clusters of fragrant, double-white flowers which emerge in May-June. Crisp, heart-shaped leaves contrast with the snow-like floral display. Possible uses for this tree include a flowering hedge tree or a featured garden tree. This tree is also a good choice for a sensory garden due to its attractive fragrance, which also appeals to wildlife.

Syringa Sensation

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Purple Sensation Lilac TreeLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’Soil: Fertile, well drained. Prefers alkaline to neutral soil.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Purple with white marginsEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4m/4m The ‘Sensation’ lilac tree is a truly beautiful tree which attracts an array of wildlife to any garden. An abundance of pretty purple flowers, with distinctive white margins, appear in spring; these flowers release a magnificently sweet scent. The foliage of this deciduous tree is heart-shaped and mid-green in colour. The small eventual size of this tree means that it can be planted comfortably in a smaller garden. This tree responds well to occasional light pruning.

Tilia Brabant

Small Lime Brabant

Common Name: Small Lime Brabant Latin Name: Tilia tormentosa 'Brabant'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July/Ivory flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 25m/15mSpecial features: Highly fragrant flowers that are only pollenated by Honey Bees as the nectar is actually toxic to other bees The Brabant is a tall and mighty tree which features heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in colour and serrated at their edges. The leaves are veined with light green and have hairy white undersides to them. The leaves are at their best in autumn when they turn to golden yellow before falling.Aside from the foliage, the flowers are also highly desirable; they are creamy white in colour and appear in mid-summer. The flowers carry a potently sweet scent which is attractive to honey bees, but interestingly the nectar of the flowers is toxic to other types of bees. This tree grows to have a broadly conical shape and it should be planted in a suitable position for it to have the room it needs to grow strong and thrive.

Tilia euchlora

Caucasian Lime Tree

Common Name: Caucasian Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia x euchloraSoil: Any moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering period: Late summerFlowering colour: Creamy greenEventual height/spread after 20 years: 15m/15mThe Tilia x euchlora is a majestic, deciduous tree which grows to have a rounded, spreading shape. The heart- shaped leaves are broadly tootled and glossy green in colour. In late summer, clusters of scented flowers appear; these are later followed by green fruit. This tree grows to be quite large so do not plant it in a small – medium sized garden. The ‘Caucasian Lime’ makes an ideal avenue tree or a strong specimen tree for a larger garden.

Tilia henryana

Henry's Lime Tree

Common Name: Henry's Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia henryanaSoil: Moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun/Partial shadeHardiness: HardyFlowering Period: Late summerFlowering Colour: Creamy whiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 15m/12mTilia henryana is a very unique tree; it boasts distinctive glossy green leaves which have finely serrated margins - very similar in shape to the leaves of a Venus flytrap. Young leaves are a pretty pink colour, whereas older autumn leaves are a golden yellow colour. This deciduous tree holds late-blooming clusters of creamy- white fragrant flowers which appear in late summer to early autumn. This tree responds well to pruning and eventually grows to be a medium sized tree. Its growing habit is spreading and it has a rounded crown.

Tilia petiolaris

Weeping Silver Lime Tree

Common Name: Weeping Silver Lime TreeLatin Name: Tilia petiolarisSoil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: July to August/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 24m/10mSpecial features: Intensely fragrant flowers.A very beautiful tree with slightly pendulous branches which form a deep bell shape in its maturity. The leaves are highly attractive; they are rounded, green and glossy above, white felted beneath. They move and shift in the breeze to pleasing effect. The creamy white flowers are intensely fragrant, appearing in July and August. This tree grows to be very large and needs to be planted in a space that allows for this; it makes a fantastic screening tree and an equally good windbreak.

Tilia Rubra

Red Twigged Lime Tree

Common Name: Red Twigged LimeLatin Name: Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ YellowHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/12mSpecial features: Bright red branches that look very effective in a dormant winter garden The Tilia 'Rubra' is a majestic tree which features highly unusual semi-erect red branches that hold heart-shaped mid-green leaves. The leaves fade to yellow in autumn, and as they fall they reveal the glowing red branches which look magnificent when topped with snow in winter. The tree grows to have a broadly columnar shape and it will eventually become a tall and mighty tree many people plant this tree for its winter interest, and it also makes a brilliant shade tree in spring and summer. Ensure that you plant this wonderful lime tree in a position that gives it enough room to grow and thrive. 

Trachelospermum Jasminoides

Confederate Jasmine

Common Name: Confederate Jasmine, Star JasmineLatin Name: Trachelospermum JasminoidesSoil: Any fertile, humus rich, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Half HardyFlowering Period: July to AugustFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread: 8m x 8mSpecial features: Evergreen climber which produces brilliant white, highly scented, star-shaped flowers.Trachelospermum Jasminoides is an evergreen, twinning climber with glossy dark green leaves that turn an exotic wine colour in autumn. It produces beautiful pure white, star-shaped highly scented flowers which get stronger in the evening to attract night-pollinating insects. The Confederate Jasmine is excellent for introducing scent and beauty in any garden be it city, countryside or roof top terrace.

Trachelospermum jasminoides Variegatum

Variegated Star Jasmine

Common Name: Variegated Star JasmineLatin Name: Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Variegatum'Soil: Any fertile, humus rich, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Half HardyFlowering Period: July to AugustFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Evergreen climber with creamy-white variegated leaves.Trachelospermum Jasminoides 'Variegatum' is an evergreen, climber with oval shaped leaves that have creamy coloured edges which turn red over winter. Pure white, highly scented flowers are produced in summer. For best results plant in a sheltered spot against a south facing wall.