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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 Wedding Bouquet

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Wedding Bouquet Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet'Soil: Fertile but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: MayFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 4m x 4mThe Malus 'Wedding Bouquet' is an elegant crab apple tree which is known for its masses of scented, ivory-white flowers which appear in spring. Luscious green leaves also emerge in spring, which are accompanied by deep-red fruits in late summer. The glossy red fruits hold until December; as well as bringing colour to your winter garden, they also attract wildlife. This slow-growing tree is perfect for a smaller garden as a specimen tree.

Malus x Robusta

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus x robustaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Small clusters of white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Small bunches of cherry-like red/yellow fruits in autumn.The Malus x robusta is a deciduous, broad-headed tree which has a wonderful dome-shaped crown. In April, an abundance of white and pink flowers appear which are later replaced by glossy fruits. The crab apples are yellow or red and are quite similar in size to cherries; they make a fantastic crab apple jelly and are also great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The leaves are a dark olive-green and have a lovely ovate shape to them- they make the perfect foil for the summer flowers and the emerging autumn fruits.

Osmanthus x burkwoodii

Osmanthus

Common Name: OsmanthusLatin Name: Osmanthus x burkwoodiiSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Strongly scented white flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Finely toothed dark green and shiny leaves.This popular, rounded, evergreen shrub has glossy, finely toothed, dark green leaves and highly scented jasmine like, white flowers in mid and late spring. Ideal for a border on fertile, well-drained soil in dappled shade. It's a great shrub to choose for an oriental style garden.

Photinia Pink Marble

Pink Marble Cassini

The Pink Marble Cassini, scientifically known as Photinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’, is a striking addition to any garden. Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features eye-catching variegated foliage that remains attractive throughout the year.

 The ‘Cassini’ is one of the best evergreen varieties for colour as new foliage emerges vivid pink and matures to a rich green with splashes of cream.During spring, the Pink Marble Cassini produces clusters of white blossoms, adding a touch of colour to your outdoor space. With its evergreen nature, this tree maintains its variegated appearance even in the cooler months.Reaching a height of 4 metres and spreading 3 metres over 20 years, the Pink Marble Cassini offers versatility and aesthetic appeal for various landscapes. 

This tree works well as a stand-alone specimen and it can even be planted in a large pot and situated on a sunny patio.

 This is a great choice for year round interest as the ‘Pink Marble’ will add an unusual splash of colour to your garden all year round. Can be grown as a shrub, hedge or tree (when purchased in tree form).  

Add a touch of elegance to your garden with this vibrant tree. Common Name: Pink Marble CassiniLatin Name: Photinia x fraseri ‘Pink Marble’Soil: Fertile well-drained soilPosition: Full sun, Sheltered positionHardiness: Hardy, frost hardy down to -8°CFlowering period: Mid springFlowering colour: WhiteEventual height/spread: 4m/3mSpecial features: Highly unusual evergreen foliage that is green and marbled with pink and white variegation 

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.

Pittosporum Tom Thumb

Pittosporum

Common Name: Pittosporum Tom ThumbLatin Name: Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Dark purple flowers (unreliable)Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 0.8mSpecial features: An evergreen shrub with bronze-purple leavesWavy-margined, bronze-purple leaves and dramatic, dark grey or black young stems. This compact, rounded evergreen shrub is perfect for providing all-year foliage interest in a sunny, well-drained mixed border. While it sometimes produces honey-scented, dark-purple flowers in late spring and early summer, it's not a reliable flowerer. Protect from cold, drying winds.

Platycladus orientalis Conspicua

Thuja Conspicua

Common Name: Thuja 'Conspicua'Latin Name: Platycladus orientalis 'Conspicua'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.2 - 1.5mSpecial features: A compact, conical shaped conifer with bright golden foliage. (Evergreen)Platycladus orientalis 'Conspicua' is a medium sized conifer of dense, compact and conical habit. It has beautiful colours, bright green at the bottom changing to yellow at the top of the tree. This conifer is suitable for borders or shrubbery.

Podocarpus Jacks Pass

Mountain Totara

Common Name: Mountain TotaraLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Jacks Pass'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: A male plant that produces many catkins ideal for borders and rockeries.Podocarpus 'Jacks Pass' is a bushy rounded conifer that has light green foliage in spring that changes to yellowish-green in winter. This New Zealand native will produce produces many catkins. It tolerates most soil types as long as it is well drained.

Podocarpus Red Embers

Podocarp

Common Name: PodocarpLatin Name: Podocarpus 'Red Embers'Soil: Moist, well drained soil in sun (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun or partial shade (Avoid very exposed positions)Hardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: A female conifer which produces red berries when fertilized.Podocarpus 'Red Embers' is an irregular shaped female conifer which produces berries when pollinated by a male. The brick-red new growth slowly fades to green in the summer. Giving this conifer a light trim will encourage new and better coloured growth. It grows best moist and well drained soils in sun or partial shade.

Polystichum polyblepharum

Japanese Tassel Fern

Common name: Japanese Tassel FernLatin Name: Polystichum polyblepharum Soil: Any moist but well-drained Position: Full shade or partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 0.8m/0.9mSpecial feature: New fronds are covered in golden hairs in spring This is a really unique fern that offers interest all year round. In spring new fronds emerge covered in golden hairs, giving this a tassel-like effect. The fronds are wonderfully lustrous and hold a mid-dark green colour in all seasons, making this a highly ornamental fern. The pinnae overlap and are arranged in a shuttlecock-like structure so this a fantastic architectural plant, too. Make sure that you plant this fern in a shady spot and put it alongside another structural fern, like the Matteuccia struthiopteris, if you want to achieve a variety of colours and shapes.

Polystichum setiferum proliferum

Soft Shield Fern

Common name: Soft Shield Fern Latin Name: Polystichum setiferum proliferumSoil: Any moist but well-drained Position: Full shade or partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Eventual height/spread: 1m/0.7mSpecial feature: Mid-green fronds that are tinged with purple This is a soft, light and feathery fern that is a wonderful choice for textural planting. The fronds are mid-green in colour, with a purple tinge on new growth, and are doubly pinnate. In terms of habit this soft shield fern grows upright and becomes tufted as it matures; the soft and feathery fronds overlap and form a mound, which is structurally beneficial. With this being an evergreen it will provide interest all year round. We love this next to an accent fern, like the much lighter Matteuccia struthiopteris, and it is perfect for a shady bed or border with a woodland planting scheme.

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 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 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 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 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 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.

Prunus Pink Parasol

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Pink Parasol' (aka Prunus 'Hanagasa')Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/ Large pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m/4mSpecial features: One of the most beautiful of all the Japanese flowering cherry trees. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Pink Parasol' is one of the most beautiful and distinctive of all the Japanese flowering cherries with its graceful spreading habit. The branches become covered in long stemmed, large, pale-pink flowers, packed with petals which surround their green centres. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.

Prunus sargentii

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Sargent's Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus sargentiiSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Single bowl-shaped, pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Brilliant orange and red foliage in early autumn (Deciduous)Prunus sargentii is a beautiful flowering cherry tree which features chestnut brown bark and single, pale pink flowers in mid spring. The young foliage is bronze-red which really complients the pretty pink blossom. By summer, the leaves are mid-green and come autumn they fade to a crisp yellow and burnt orange. The tree has a spreading habit and a fairly rounded crown.

Prunus serrula Tibetica

Birch Bark Cherry Tree

Prunus serrula 'Tibetica', or Birch Bark Cherry as it is commonly known, is a tree that is prized for its ornamental red-brown bark. This tree also boasts willow-like leaves and small, cherry-like fruits. This really is a fantastic tree for year-round interest, as the deep mahogany-coloured bark glistens throughout all seasons. The bark, which peels away in bands with age, makes a really attractive feature in winter as the deep coppery-brown colour stands out in a sleeping winter garden. This is, of course, a flowering cherry tree, so it does have a blossom is spring: the flowers are small, white in colour and are present in April. The bark is by far the most notable feature of this tree, so this is not the choice if you’re after a profusely flowering tree. The deep green leaves are willow-like and cover the tree in spring, summer, before turning yellow in autumn. Autumn also sees the arrival of the small, cherry-like fruits, which are a great natural bird feeder.   This handsome tree was the worthy winner of the RHS' Award of Garden Merit (AGM) in 2002, but it was first introduced to the UK back in 1908 by Ernest Wilson. Wilson brought the Tibetan cherry tree over from China and it has been a popular choice since its arrival. This tree needs a sunny spot in the garden for it to really thrive. We would strongly recommend planting it alongside the stunning Betula ‘Snow Queen’, so that the glistening white bark of the ‘Snow Queen’ can contrast beautifully with the deep mahogany sheen of the ‘Tibetica’. This tree also works well when planted as a lawn specimen and, to really set it off in winter, you could add lights to the tree and enjoy the glossy bark being highlighted by the twinkle of the lights. Common Name: Birch Bark Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus serrula 'Tibetica'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Beautiful polished mahogany-like bark.

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.

Quercus cerris

Turkey Oak Tree

Common Name: Turkey OakLatin Name: Quercus cerrisSoil: Any fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread after 20 years: 15m/12mThe 'Cerris' is a fast- grower and will soon become a strong and majestic tree which will have a real presence. The Turkey Oak got its common name as it is a native of Turkey; it was introduced to the UK in 1735. This tree features large narrow deeply lobed leaves that are deep green in colour and cover the tree. As the tree grows and matures, it develops a real sense of character with its deeply ridged grey bark; the fissured bark is highly ornamental. This tree is a great choice for parkland planting and works well as part of a woodland planting theme. Ensure you give this tree enough space and sunlight to grow and thrive. Trustpilot

Quercus ilex

Holm Evergreen Oak Tree

The Holm or Evergreen Oak, Quercus ilex, is a resilient and versatile tree for larger garden spaces. Flourishing in well-drained, loamy soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, it features glossy evergreen foliage that retains its beauty year-round.During spring, the Evergreen Oak produces inconspicuous yellow-green flowers, adding subtle charm to your outdoor space. It also bears masses of lush, dark green glossy leaves with striking white wooly shoots and yellow catkins in early summer. Plus, the acorns that it produces attract local wildlife. 

This is a slow-growing, very attractive frost hardy tree that, with age, develops large rounded pendulous branches. As the tree matures it also develops beautiful fissured dark grey bark. It can be an ideal specimen tree or a great windbreak as a clipped hedge in coastal areas. Like other Oak Trees, it has a very long lifespan, with some living over 1000 years!Add a touch of greenery and resilience to your garden with this magnificent tree.Common Name: Holm or Evergreen OakLatin Name: Quercus ilexSoil: Most fertile, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Early summer/Yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 10m+/6m+Special features: A rounded, tree with lance-shaped, dark green leaves and attractive smooth dark grey bark. (Evergreen)

Quercus 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.

Rhus typhina 'Tiger Eyes'

Stag's Horn Sumach

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

Rhus typhina

Stag's Horn Sumach

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

Robinia Bessoniana

Black Locust Bessoniana

Common Name: Black locust Bessoniana TreeLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana'Soil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Hardy but needs some shelter from strong winds when youngHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m/12mSpecial features: A tall tree that grows to have a rounded crown and vibrant green leaves This Robinia is a wonderful tree which features vibrant green pinnate leaves that turn to yellow in autumn. The leaves are soft to the touch and mature leaves turn to a darker green over summer, which makes a beautiful contrast between the fresh and the mature foliage. White flowers appear in early summer and they have a sweet scent to them. This robinia also has the added advantage of being thornless and it is perfect for planting as a specimen tree. It does grow to have a rounded crown and to be fairly tall and large so you should plant it in a position that will allow for this. 

Robinia Casque Rouge

Pink Cascade

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

Robinia Hillieri

Pink Acacia Tree

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

Robinia hispida

Rose Acacia Tree

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

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust Tree

Common Name: Black Locust Tree or False acaciaLatin Name: Robinia pseudoacaciaSoil: Fertile moist, well drained soilsPosition: Full sun, tolerant of drought and pollutionFlowering period/colour: May and June/Pea-like, fragrant white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/5mSpecial features: Large, majestic tree with fragrant flowers.Robinia pseudoacacia, a native only to North America, is an adaptable and tough tree which is tolerant of both drought and atmospheric pollution. Spiny shoots are covered by lush, pale green foliage which turns to a good yellow colour in autumn. Once mature, the bark becomes very rugged and deeply fissured. Fragrant, white pea-like flowers are produced in late spring. This tree is the perfect choice for large gardens.

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.

Salix Curly Locks

Pussy Willow Tree

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

Salix Erythroflexuosa

Golden Twisted Willow Tree

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

Salix fragilis

Crack Willow Tree

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

Salix Tortuosa

Corkscrew

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

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.