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Caryopteris incana Sunshine Blue

Bluebeard

Common Name: Bluebeard Sunshine BlueLatin Name: Caryopteris incana 'Sunshine Blue'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August/ BlueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.5m/0.4mSpecial features: Glowing golden yellow-green foliage.The 'Sunshine Blue' is a delightful deciduous shrub which has a lovely display of golden green-yellow foliage. The flowers appear in August and are bright blue in colour with a sweet scent; the flowers are perfect for attracting bees and butterflies to your garden and they add a welcome burst of colour well into the autumn. This is the perfect choice for planting in a bed alongside other varieties of caryopteris and it enjoys a full sun position.

Caryopteris x cland. Dark Knight

Bluebeard

Common Name: BluebeardLatin Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Dark Knight'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August/ Bright blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m/0.7mSpecial features: Bright blue flowers that are attractive to butterflies and bees.The 'Dark Knight' is a delightful garden shrub which is known for its late summer flowers, which last until early autumn. The flowers are a bright blue colour and they are extremely popular with the butterflies and bees. The foliage of the bluebeard is also of great interest as the leaves are slender, deep green and finely serrated. This shrub looks great when planted alongside the variegated form of caryopteris – the 'Hint of Gold'.

Caryopteris x cland. Hint of Gold

Lisaura

Common Name: LisauraLatin Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Hint of Gold' Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August/ Cobalt blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 90cm/90cmSpecial features: Softly serrated edges and green leaves with golden yellow margins.The 'Hint of Gold' is a densely packed shrub that has a bushy, rounded habit and is well-suited to being planted in a mixed bed. The leaves of this shrub are its best feature as these have softly serrated edges and creamy green centres with golden yellow margins. In late summer, the leaves are complimented by purple flowers and these last well into autumn, giving a well-needed floral boost at this time of year. Plant this shrub in a bed or a border alongside other varieties of Caryopteris for variant leaf colours.

Caryopteris x cland. Kew Blue

Bluebeard Kew Blue

Common Name: Bluebeard Kew BlueLatin Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Kew Blue'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August/ Dark blueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m/1mSpecial features: Axillary clusters of dark blue flowers in late summer. The 'Kew Blue' is a delightful shrub which features a foliage display of grey-green leaves that are paler on the undersides and have a gentle aroma to them. In late summer, pretty dark blue flowers appear in axillary clusters and these last well into autumn. The flowers are popular with butterflies and bees and they are perfectly complimented by the healthy foliage. This shrub has a bushy, spreading habit and is well-suited to being planted in a sunny border.

Caryopteris x cland. Sterling Silver

Bluebeard

Common Name: Bluebeard Latin Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Sterling silver'Soil: Well-drained soil neutral to acidPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August to September/ BlueHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m / 1.5m Special features: Axillary clusters of blue flowers in late summer. Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Sterling silver' is a very striking shrub that is sure to stand out in any garden, with its blue-tinged silvery foliage and late blue summer flowers.  The flowers are also very attractive to bees and other pollinators and this plant has no reported toxicity to animals or humans.   

Caryopteris x cland. White Surprise

Bluebeard White Surprise

Common Name: Bluebeard White SurpriseLatin Name: Caryopteris x clandonensis 'White Surprise'Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August/ Lilac Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 90cm/90cmSpecial features: Pretty lilac flowers and variegated cream and green leavesThe leaves of this delightful shrub are soft green in colour with creamy white margins and lightly variegated edges. In late summer, a delightful display of lilac-purple flowers appears and these perfectly compliment the foliage. This shrub is well-suited to a sunny position and looks great when planted in a red alongside other variegated shrubs.

Crataegus arnoldiana

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Hawthorn Latin Name: Crataegus arnoldiana Soil: Any soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May / white Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/5m Special features: Large and edible red fruits in autumn The ‘Arnoldiana’ makes the most wonderful specimen tree and it is also great for attracting wildlife to the garden. The tree grows to be of medium size, with a rounded habit, and it starts off in spring with shallowly lobed leaves that are dark green and cover the branches. The leaves are closely followed by the late spring flowers and these are white with attractive and colourful stamens. The spring flowers later mature to large and glossy red fruits: these are edible and can be picked, or they can be left for the birds to enjoy. A fantastic tree with a lot to offer.

Crataegus Big Golden Star

Chinese Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Chinese Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus pinnatifida var. Major ‘Big Golden Star’Soil: Well drained, fertile soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Full hardyFlowering period: MayFlowering colour: WhiteHeight/spread after 20 years: 4m/3mThe ‘Big Golden Star’ is an almost thornless variety of Crataegus which features deep-green leaves, which turn red in autumn. In late spring, white flowers emerge, which are followed by dazzling scarlet fruits. As well as attracting wildlife to your garden, the edible red fruits can be made into preserves or syrup. This hardy tree can survive in costal sites as well as in milder conditions. This deciduous thorn will benefit from occasional pruning.

Crataegus Crimson Cloud

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Crataegus Crimson Cloud is a stunning Midland Hawthorn Tree, which makes a perfect addition to any garden. This specimen is a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark green foliage.

 Crataegus Laevigata flourishes in well-drained soil and is adaptable to full sun or partial shade. It showcases a magnificent display in spring. Profuse single crimson flowers with creamy centres appear during May and immerse the tree in a wonderful blanket of colour. 

The lightly scented blossom is complimented by the green foliage and the two colours really bring your garden to life.Later in the year, it produces tiny red berries that further enhance its visual appeal and attract birds.Reaching a height of 5 metres and spreading 4 metres over a 20 year growth period, this Midland Hawthorn Tree will work well in many spaces. 

 Add a touch of purple colour to your space today! Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus Laevigata 'Crimson Cloud'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: May/Red with creamy centreHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Showy single red flowers with a creamy centre.

Crataegus Gireoudii

Variegated Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Variegated Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late Spring/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/4.5mSpecial features: Young leaves are prettily mottled pink and white. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii' is a very interesting Hawthorn with young leaves that are curiously mottled with pink and white. White flowers appear at the end of spring later followed by red fruits. A good prune every spring helps to encourage the pretty foliage effect.

Crataegus laevigata Plena

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Plena'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/Double whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: A dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark-green foliage and small double white flowers. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark-green foliage. Profuse small double white flowers appear during May. This tree will make an excellent lawn specimen and will also tolerate very exposed cold and windy gardens.

Crataegus lavallei

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Lavallei HawthornTreeLatin Name: Crataegus x lavalleiSoil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Early Summer/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 5m/4.5mSpecial features: A densely branched thorn tree with long glossy dark green leaves which turn an attractive orange-red in the autumn. (Deciduous)Crataegus x lavallei is a small densely branched thorn tree with long glossy dark green leaves which turn an attractive orange-red in the autumn. Clusters of white flowers in early summer are followed by red fruits which persist throughout the winter.

Crataegus monogyna

Common Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Common HawthornLatin Name: Crataegus monogynaSoil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained; acid, alkaline or neutral.Position: Full sun to part shade. Flowering period/colour: May to JuneHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 4m-8mSpecial features: Useful, accommodating, shrub or small tree, often used in mixed hedging. White flowers and red berries. Long sharp thorns. Easily pruned to shape. Crataegus monogyna is better known as the common hawthorn. Its main use is in mixed hedging where it makes a strong thorny barrier with attractive white flowers in early summer. The flowers are followed by red berries. The leaves have an attractive shape that is redolent of the British summer and farming countryside, where the species extensively used in hedging. Left unpruned this species will grow to the shape of a small tree between 4m and 8m tall and wide. Common hawthorn is an extremely forgiving species and will do well in most soils and situations. It is fully hardy (down to below -20°C) and can be pruned to shape and pruned hard back without problems. The fruit may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

Crataegus orientalis

Silver Thorn Tree

Common Name: Silver Thorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus orientalisSoil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: Late Spring/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m/5mSpecial features: A beautiful oriental tree distinguished by its deeply cut leaves and coral red fruits. (Deciduous)Crataegus orientalis is a beautiful oriental tree which holds its branches somewhat upright when young, but they open out with maturity. The leaves are a very pretty silvery green, quite deeply dissected and with a feathery appearance. Clusters of white flowers in late spring and early summer are followed in the autumn by red fruits with a yellow tinge. This is a delightful tree, popular with wildlife, for a smaller garden.

Crataegus Paul's Scarlet

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Crataegus Paul's Scarlet, also known as the Midland Hawthorn Tree, is a fairly compact tree that offers beautiful deep pink flowers and luscious green foliage. Paul's Scarlet is a deservedly popular variety of hawthorn and, with its maximum height of around 6m, it's perfect for the smaller garden. In spring, masses of deep-pink double flowers stud the branches and add a real burst of colour to the tree. The flowers are beautifully complimented by an abundance of slightly glossy, dark-green, leaves that are deeply lobed: their dark green sheen makes the perfect foil for the vibrant flowers. Come autumn, the leaves turn to crisp sunset shades of yellow and orange before falling. This is a great tree for a colourful statement. This is a relatively small garden tree, with a maximum height of around 6m, often less, making it well-suited to fairly restricted sites. It has an elegant and upright habit, with light branches, slightly pendulous at their tips. This is a hardy tree that will tolerate a range of soil types, positions and conditions: it will even thrive in coastal gardens and with city pollution. This tough tree also requires very little maintenance; our only recommendation is that you remove any broken or crossing branches in late autumn. We would recommend planting this alongside the delightful Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' as the creamy white flowers of the ‘Plena’ contrast beautifully with the fluffy pink flowers of the Paul's Scarlet. Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to May/PinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: Red fruits in autumn

Crataegus Prunifolia

Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: March to May/ whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m/5mSpecial features: Broad dark green oval leaves with lovely clusters of crimson fruits in the autumn.Crataegus 'Prunifolia' is a handsome, small tree with rich brown bark. It has good broad dark green oval leaves with small white flowers and lovely clusters of crimson fruits. The shrub has good orange and yellow autumn colour. It has long, strong thorns which are quite dramatic. The 'Prunifolia' part of its name means foliage like a Prunus.

Crataegus Rosea Flore Pleno

Midland Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Midland Hawthorn TreeLatin Name: Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late Spring/Double pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m/4mSpecial features: A dense round-headed tree with thorny branches and shiny, deeply lobed leaves. (Deciduous)Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a rather exotic variety of the hawthorn family. It makes a small tree with a broad deep crown, though the branches themselves are quite slender. It has small, dark green, lobed leaves. In spring the double, densely petalled little flowers appear which are rose pink, with creamy centres.

Crataegus Toba

Toba Hawthorn Tree

Common Name: Toba Hawthorn Tree Latin Name: Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' Soil: Any soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May / white-pink Hardiness: Fully hardy Height and spread in 20 years: 6m/5m Special features: Masses of pink flowers in spring The ‘Toba’ is fantastic choice for any small-medium sized garden. In spring, pale pink-white double flowers grow in umbels and cover the tree. The large, dark-green leaves are deeply incised and these make the perfect foil for the spring flowers. Come autumn, glossy red fruits appear and these are great for wildlife. The tree itself has a fairly rounded habit and it maintains a manageable size, so it is suitable for a garden that has fairly limited space.

Escallonia Apple Blossom

Common Name: Escallonia Apple BlossomLatin Name: Escallonia 'Apple Blossom'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June to September/ apple-blossom pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m x 2mSpecial features: Masses of apple-blossom pink, tubular flowers (Evergreen)Escallonia 'Apple Blossom' is a glossy leaved evergreen shrub with pretty, apple blossom pink blooms. The flowers are chalice-shaped, since the petals open outwards at their ends and then curve round the open mouth of the flower. Like most Escallonia, this makes a good hedging plant, especially in coastal areas, and can be close clipped to maintain a dense habit of growth.

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.

Escallonia Gold Ellen

Golden Escallonia

Common Name: Escallonia Gold EllenLatin Name: Escallonia laevis 'Gold Ellen'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun/ light shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/ pinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m x 2.5mThe 'Gold Ellen' is a wonderful evergreen shrub which features glossy yellow leaves that are splashed with green. This shrub also features pretty pink flowers which appear in summer and contrast beautifully with the golden leaves. A great choice for adding year round colour to your garden. Although 'Gold Ellen' will thrive in full sun or partial shade, the best leaf colour will be produced when this shrub is planted in full sun.

Escallonia Iveyi

White Escallonia

Common Name: Escallonia IveyiLatin Name: Escallonia 'Iveyi'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun to part shadeFlowering period/colour: June/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/3mSpecial features: Fragrant white flowers that blossom in small clusters. (Evergreen)The 'Iveyi' is a pretty shrub which features attractive clusters of small white flowers which blossom from June to September. The fragranced flowers are complimented by the waxy, dark-green leaves that are present all year round. This is the perfect shrub for planting in a mixed border, or for planting near a seating area so that the fragrance of the flowers can be enjoyed.

Jasminum Beesianum

Red Jasmine Plant

Common Name: Red JasmineLatin Name: Jasminum beesianumSoil: Any fertile, well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C protect with a mulch or fleece in the winterFlowering Period: June to JulyFlowering Colour: Pinky redEventual Height/Spread: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Fragrant pink/red flowers throughout spring and summer, shiny black berries in winter.Jasminum beesianum has a very fast growing habit with a slender in form. This climber has slightly fragranced pink/red tubular flowers followed by shiny black berries that last well into the winter. It can be planted in the garden or kept in a container as close to the house to appreciate its fragrance. This jasmine will easily climb up a hedge or framework but may need some support in the early planting stages.

Jasminum Clotted Cream

Jasmine Plant

Common Name: Jasmine Clotted CreamLatin Name: Jasminum officinale 'Clotted Cream'Soil: Any fertile, well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade. Sheltered positionHardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C may need to winter protection in colder areasFlowering Period: July to SeptemberFlowering Colour: CreamEventual Height/Spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Semi-evergreen climber with creamy coloured flowers.Jasminum officinale 'Clotted Cream' has the added benefit of being semi-evergreen in milder areas. In the summer it is covered in masses of highly fragrant creamy flowers and since it spreads quickly in all directions, it's ideal for covering a large surface area like a wall or old shed. This Jasmine is best planted against a low wall or something like a pergola. Ideal for a rooftop garden as long as it receives some shelter from cold winds.

Jasminum nudiflorum

Winter Jasmine Plant

Common Name: Winter JasmineLatin Name: Jasminum nudiflorumSoil: Any moist, fertile, well drained soil, add organic matter before plantingPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Frost hardyFlowering Period: January to MarchFlowering Colour: Lemon yellowEventual Height/Spread: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Yellow flowers burst out in winter right through to spring and sometimes the early summer period.Jasminum nudiflorum is an arching deciduous shrub that is easily trained into a wall climber using any form of frame. Fragrant lemon yellow flowers burst through the cold weather in January right through until March then dark green leaves appear through the rest of the spring and summer period. The Winter Jasmine is great for covering smaller areas such as a small fence or garden shed.

Jasminum officinale

Common Jasmine Plant

Common Name: Common JasmineLatin Name: Jasminum officinaleSoil: Most moist, fertile, well-drained soils, though not heavy, poorly drained clayPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade. South or west facingHardiness: Frost hardy down to -5°C needs winter protection in colder areasFlowering Period: June to augustFlowering Colour: Pink/whiteEventual Height/Spread: 12m x 3mSpecial features: Pink buds open to highly fragrant, pure white flowers.Jasminum officinale is a popular fast growing deciduous climber with small, green, pointed leaves that will remain semi-evergreen in warmer regions and has a twinning habit. But it is the clusters of small, highly fragrant, star shaped flowers, pinkish in bud and opening to pure white that are the selling point of this beautiful climber. The common jasmine is particularly good for sheltered and sunny positions scrambling through trees and on roof terraces, gardens and patios are a perfect spot for this distinct and highly fragrant climber.

Liriodendron Aureomarginatum

Variegated Tulip Tree

Common Name: Variegated Tulip TreeLatin Name: Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'Soil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July/Yellow-green tulip flowers banded with orangeHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 8m/5mSpecial features: Foliage turns rich butter-yellow in autumn.Liriodendron 'Aureomarginatum' is a slower growing form of the tulip tree. The large, saddle shaped leaves are bordered with bright yellow turning greenish-yellow as summer passes. Once mature orange-green tulip shaped flowers are produced in July.

Magnolia grandiflora

Evergreen Magnolia Tree

The Magnolia grandiflora boasts the most beautiful, very large white flowers and glossy green foliage which holds all year round. A bold and bright tree that is perfect for adding interest in all seasons. You would be hard-pressed to find a flower as large and beautiful as this one in your average garden. The Magnolia grandiflora, also known as the 'Evergeen Magnolia', features colossal flowers, with some up to 25cm wide, which appear in late August- early September. The cup-shaped flowers have thick, creamy-white petals and really stand out. The flowers have an intense citrusy scent, with hints of lemon, which makes this the perfect choice for sensory planting. Another great feature of this tree is its very large leaves: the evergreen leaves are oblong-elliptic shaped and dark, glossy green in colour. The thick and waxy leaves often have reddish-brown hairs underneath and they offer a healthy dose of colour all year round. This tree grows to have a broad, conical shape and it’s fairly bushy, making a great screen. It looks simply stunning when paired with the Magnolia Exmouth, but if you want contrasting interest then we would recommend planting the 'Grandiflora' alongside the Photinia ‘Red Robin’ as the blushed foliage of this evergreen makes the perfect foil to the ‘Grandiflora’. Magnolia grandiflora can be trained against a wall or grown as freestanding rounded or conical large shrub or tree. Common Name: Evergreen Magnolia, Southern Magnolia, BullbayLatin Name: Magnolia grandifloraSoil: Moist, well-drained, tolerates chalkPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: August-September/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m/3m (Ultimately up to 15m but can be kept pruned.)Special features: Evergreen tree with intensely scented white flowers from mid summer to

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 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 Hornet

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Golden Hornet'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: long-lasting, spherical, golden-yellow fruitThe Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ is a wonderfully compact crab apple tree. It features pretty, fragrant white flowers which are flushed pink and appear in May/June. Masses of golden-yellow crab apples emerge in early autumn and attract an array of wildlife to your garden. This tree starts out upright and spreads to an oval-headed shape with age. The densely-packed branches hold deep green leaves which fade to yellow in autumn. The crab apple fruits are one of the best features of this tree as they hold well into winter.

Malus Harry Baker

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple Harry BakerLatin Name: Malus 'Harry Baker'Soil: Chalky, sandy, clay, loamyPosition: Full sun or partial shade    Hardiness: HardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: PinkEventual height/spread after 20 years: 5m/5mThe Malus 'Harry Baker' is a lively, colourful addition to any garden due to its eye-catching large fuchsia-pink flowers which appear in spring. This deciduous crab apple tree holds rich green leaves, which are accompanied by red fruits in autumn. The glossy red fruits bring vivid colour to a winter garden; pick the fruits when ripe to make a tasty crab apple jelly.

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 Royalty

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Royalty'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Crimson-purpleHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m/8mSpecial features: Glossy, dark red fruit - black when ripe.Malus 'Royalty' is a well ordered, upright crab apple tree which spreads with age. It features dark purple leaves which have a beautiful shine to them when they are young. The leaves are complimented by clusters of large, deep pink flowers which bloom in spring.

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 Wisley Crab

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Wisley Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Wisley Crab'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 4mSpecial features: Extremely large crab apples which are great for making crab apple jelly.The 'Wisley Crab' is a crab apple tree like no other; it features purple foliage and the largest crab apples cultivated to date. The leaves are a deep purple-green colour and they are accompanied by pretty carmine flowers in spring. Come autumn, the flowers have turned into huge, glossy-red crab apples which are the size of dessert apples. The crab apples can be made into crab apple jelly.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Viburnum Eve Price

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum tinus 'Eve Price'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, welldrained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: December to April/Pinkish whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m X 3mSpecial features: Dark blue-black fruit.Flattened heads of pinkish-white flowers, opening from carmine-pink buds from December to April, followed by dark blue-black fruit. This popular form of laurustinus is denser and more compact than the species. Thriving in sun or shade, the shiny, dark green foliage provides an excellent evergreen backdrop for ornamental and feature plants.

Viburnum Kilimanjaro Sunrise

Japanese Snowball Tree

Common Name: Japanese Snowball Tree  Latin Name: Viburnum plicatum 'Kilimanjaro Sunrise' Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May-June/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/2m Special features: Winner of RHS ‘plant of the year’ 2015 Deservedly, this outstanding shrub won ‘plant of the year’ 2015 at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. The soft green leaves adorn the tiered branches and the leaves are accompanied by clusters of white flowers that sit on top of the leaves: the name of the shrub is a reflection of this feature as it resembles a snow-topped mountain with its shape and white floral display. Come autumn, the leaves turn to crisp shades of orange and red. Furthermore, winter interest appears with clusters of bright red berries. This is certainly a shrub that is deserving of a place in any garden.