Semi-dwarf

Sorbus Copper Kettle

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Copper Kettle'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/Spread in 20 years: 6m/4mSpecial features: Copper-coloured foliage. Clusters of creamy-white flowers. Red berries in autumn. Compact and upright habit.The Sorbus 'Copper Kettle', a stunning variation of the beloved rowan tree, is a true gem for any garden. This unique specimen is prized for its striking copper-coloured foliage, which sets it apart from traditional rowan trees.Thriving in well-drained soil and adaptable to a variety of light conditions, Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is versatile and resilient. In spring, it displays clusters of creamy-white flowers, which add a beautiful backdrop to any space.As the seasons progress, the Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' undergoes a transformation. In summer, its copper-coloured foliage provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Come autumn, the tree bears clusters of red berries, which not only add a dash of colour, but also serve as a valuable food source for local wildlife.With a projected height of 6 metres and a spread of 4 metres in 20 years, the Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' is a compact and upright tree, making it suitable for gardens of various sizes. Whether planted as a standalone specimen to showcase its unique foliage or incorporated into a mixed planting structure to enhance visual interest, this rowan tree delivers season after season.

Buy a Sorbus 'Copper Kettle’ today and watch as its foliage gives your garden depth and warmth.

Sorbus Eastern Promise

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Eastern Promise'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Attractive deep rose-pink berriesSorbus 'Eastern Promise' is a small rowan tree with an upright spreading habit. Its fern-like leaves produce excellent autumn colours and large branches of deep rose pink berries. This is a stunning tree which can tolerate a wide range of soils and conditions, it comes highly recommended.

Sorbus Glen Spire

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus 'Glen Spire'Soil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 1mSpecial features: Eye-catching pink autumnal berries The ‘Glen Spire’ is somewhat of a rarity in many gardens, and it is a bit of a well-kept secret that is certainly worthy of wider planting. Unlike most varieties of sorbus, this variety is not widely available, making it all the more special for planting in your garden. The upright branches of this tree hold tiny deep green fern-like leaves which are accompanied by sprays of small creamy flowers in spring. This tree is at its best in autumn when the leaves turn to orange and red whilst vivid pink fruits emerge in clusters all over the tree. The fruits can be picked and made into a jelly, or left on the tree to be snapped up by the birds. This tree maintains a narrow habit, which makes it perfect for the smaller garden.

Sorbus John Bond

Whitebeam Tree

Common Name: Whitebeam TreeLatin Name: Sorbus Hemsley ‘John Bond’Soil: Most well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height: 4m x 2mSpecial features: Brown fruits in autumn The ‘John Bond’ is a highly unusual variety of sorbus which features striking grey-green leaves that have silvery white undersides to them. The leaves twist and curl to reveal the colour variation, which adds great interest throughout the growing season. Aside from the foliage, this tree also offers pretty sprays of white flowers in spring, which later become small brown fruits in autumn. This tree grows fairly upright in habit and it is therefore the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

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.

Syringa Belle de Nancy

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Lilac Belle de NancyLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris ‘Belle de Nancy’Soil: Fertile but well drained. Prefers neutral-alkaline soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period: May/JuneFlowering colour: PinkThe Syringa 'Belle de Nancy' is a beautiful lilac tree which features bouquets of double pink flowers that grow upright in panicles. The deep pink flowers are highly scented and are perfectly complimented by the blue-green foliage which holds a pretty heart shape. An ideal choice for a specimen tree or for planting at the back of a border.

Syringa Boomerang Dark Purple

Repeat Flowering Lilac

Common Name: Repeat Flowering Lilac Latin Name: Syringa ‘Boomerang Dark Purple’ Soil: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil. Position: Full sun. Flowering period/colour: Spring and Summer/Deep purple Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5m Special features: Long-lasting and highly-fragrant blooms (deciduous). This syringa is the perfect choice for a sensory garden as it features highly-fragrant flowers that intermittently last from spring to early autumn. The flowers open from dark-purple buds and the petals are purple-pink, providing a colourful show. Panicles of flowers sit amongst mid-green, wavy leaves and come from purple stems. This is a great choice for attracting wildlife to your garden as the butterflies and bees are lured in by the sweet scent of the flowers. This hardy shrub will eventually form a neat mound and it looks beautiful in a mixed bed. We think this is one of the best syringas around and it looks great when planted alongside another prolific flowerer like the Fuchsia ‘Mrs Popple’.

Syringa Charles Joly

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Charles Joly Lilac TreeLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Charles Joly'Soil: Well-drained, neutral to alkaline soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May/June, deep red-purpleHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 7m/7mSpecial features: Highly fragrant red-purple flowers in late spring.Syringa 'Charles Joly' is a round-shaped, deciduous shrub or small tree that bears clusters of highly scented red-purple flowers in May-June time and heart shaped, dark green leaves. This traditional Lilac, once established, needs little care and will thrive in most soil types including chalky soils.

Syringa Katherine Havemeyer

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Lilac Katherine HavemeyerLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'Soil: Fertile but well drained. Prefers neutral- alkaline soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: May/JuneFlowering colour: LavenderEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4m/4m The ‘Katherine Havemeyer’ is one of the most popular purple lilac trees. It features clusters of highly-scented lavender coloured flowers which fade to pale lilac in mid-summer. The leaves are a pretty heart shape and are bold green in colour. A very attractive tree which is suitable for smaller gardens as a specimen tree. For larger gardens this tree can be placed at the back of a sunny border where it will compliment other small trees and large shrubs. 

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 Mrs Edward Harding

Lilac Tree

Common Name: Lilac Mrs Edward HardingLatin Name: Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding'Soil: Fertile but well drained. Prefers neutral-alkaline soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringFlowering colour: Purple-pinkEventual height/spread after 20 years: 4m/4m This beautiful lilac tree features elegant clusters of rich lilac-pink flowers which release an enchanting fragrance. The heavily scented flowers are accompanied by the luscious deep green leaves which are heart shaped. The tree has a bushy habit and grows to be a relatively small, rounded tree.

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.