Semi shade

Quercus Regal Prince

Regal Prince Oak

Common Name: Regal Prince Oak TreeLatin Name: Quercus robur x bicolour ‘Regal Prince’ Soil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring/Green-yellow catkins Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 9m/3.5mSpecial features: A tall and slender Oak with beautiful green foliage that turns orange in autumn  A splendid hybrid of the upright English Oak (Quercus robur fastigiata) and the ‘American Swamp White Oak’ (Quercus bicolour), the Regal Prince is a more compact variety which has a highly attractive columnar habit.  The leaves are deep green in colour and have the classic lobed oak shape; they turn orange in autumn before falling. This tree is really effective when planted in rows for screening, and you should plant the trees about 2.5m apart so that they can still get proper air-circulation between the branches.

Quercus rubra

Red Oak Tree

Common Name: Red OakLatin Name: Quercus rubraSoil: Any deep, well-drained, lime-free soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/Insignificant male and female flowers in separate treesHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 15m/5mSpecial features: Large fast growing deciduous tree. Vivid autumn colourQuercus rubra is a quick-growing deciduous tree which has an open, spreading crown. Its majestic branches hold large lobed leaves which turn brilliant red in the autumn. The smooth greyish-brown or dark grey bark gives good winter interest, making this a great garden feature all year round.

Quercus rubra Aurea

Golden Red Oak

Common Name: Golden Red Oak Latin Name: Quercus rubra 'Aurea' Soil: Medium moisture, well-drained, fertile soil. Slightly better autumn colour on acidic soil.  Position: Light, dappled shade to prevent sun scorch  Flowering period/colour: Spring, inconspicuous.  Hardiness: Hardy to -22°C, but requires shelter from strong winds. Height and spread in 20-50 years: 15m/10m Special features: Golden yellow leaves in spring and early summer; orange red autumn colour. Deciduous. The Golden red oak is a rare variation on the Eastern North American red oak. A fine specimen of this tree can be seen in the Belfast Botanic Gardens. In the spring the leaves are a dazzling golden yellow colour, maturing to a yellow green in late summer. The leaves develop orange and red tints in autumn. This is a fast growing tree and in ideal conditions can grow to five or six metres in ten years. It is also very long lived, lasting up to 500 years, with a trunk which may be 2 metres in diameter. Stout branches grow at right angles to the stem, forming a narrow round-topped head. The tree produces acorns, which take about eighteen months to two years to develop. This variety is frequently grown as a specimen tree in parks and open spaces. It rapidly develops a taproot, so should bought as a young specimen and planted in its final location as soon as possible. Quercus rubra 'Aurea' produces very good quality wood for building applications. Other oak species are also cut for this purpose but produce lower quality wood than the red oaks. Red oak wood is suitable for flooring, veneer, and furniture.

Rheum Timperley Early

Rhubarb

Common Name: Rhubarb Timperley EarlyLatin Name: Rheum x hybridum 'Timperley Early'Soil: Any well draining soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Thick red stalks with large green leavesThe timperley early is an excellent species of rhubarb which can be ready outside as early as February. Well known for its excellent taste and reliable cropping, a great choice for home-made rhubarb crumble. This variety is a must for any garden and it does well in cold areas as it prduces a better flavour in cooler conditions.

Ribes Ben Connan

Ben Connan Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben ConnanLatin Name: Ribes nigram 'Ben Connan'Soil: Well drained, light soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large dark berriesThis is a very early fruiting blackcurrant with large yields. It produces tidy bushes with the berries being born onto very short twigs making them easy to pick. The fruits have a wonderfully rich flavour and make a great healthy summer snack. This variety is known for having excellent pest, disease and frost resistance making it an excellent choice for any garden.

Ribes Ben Lomond

Ben Lomond Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben LomondLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Lomond'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/LargeThis is the first of the 'Ben' varieties which have bought late flowering, good mildew resistance and very heavy yields to blackcurrants. Growth is upright and reasonably compact- the strigs (flower stalks) are short and plump berries have an acid flavour.

Ribes Ben Nevis

Ben Nevis Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben NevisLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Nevis'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Medium/Medium-largeThis blackcurrant is similar to 'Ben Lomond', it flowers and fruits at the same time. The well flavoured berries are borne on short strigs and have pretty good mildew and frost resistance. The growth habit is where the main difference occurs; it is taller, and more vigorous than 'Ben Lomond'.

Ribes Ben Sarek

Ben Sarek Blackcurrant Plant

Common Name: Blackcurrant Ben SarekLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Ben Sarek'Soil: Any well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFruit picking time: Late JulyBush size/fruit size: Small/LargeThe 'Ben Sarek' is a wonderful variety of blackcurrant; it features a heavy crop of large fruits which are bursting with flavour. Another great feature of this blackcurrant bush is it's dwarf nature, growing little over 1m tall. There are in-bred frost resistance properties and this bush also boasts fairly good mildew resistance. Prompt picking before the fruit falls is advised on this variety, this can be done by shaking the bush and catching the falling fruits. 

Ribes Captivator

Gooseberry Captivata

Common Name: Gooseberry CaptivataLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Captivator'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late May onwardsFruit size/colour: Medium to large purple berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of medium to large purplish pink berries. This is a thornless variety which produces an almost spineless bush. The plants have excellent resistant to mildew and leaf spot

Ribes Hinnonmaki Green

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Green

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki GreenLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Green'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilsPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Green berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities and an abundances of fruit is produced when in season. The medium sized green berries have an excellent sweet, aromatic taste when ripe. These can be used for culinary purposes.

Ribes Hinnonmaki Red

Gooseberry Hinnonmaki Red

Common Name: Gooseberry Hinnonmaki RedLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa 'Hinnonmaki Red'Soil: Any well drained SoilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large ruby red berriesAn excellent variety of gooseberry to choose. It is known for its fantastic disease resistant qualities, including a high resistance to mildew. An abundance of fruit is produced when in season and the fruits are great for cooking with and for dessert purposes too. The medium-large sized berries have a wonderfully sweet taste when ripe with a tangy outer skin. This plant itself has an upright, rounded habit and lobed green leaves.

Ribes Invicta

Gooseberry Invicta

Common Name: Gooseberry InvictaLatin Name: Ribes uva-crispa var reclinatum 'Invicta'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large oval, pale green berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large green berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.

Ribes Jonkheer Van Tets

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant Jonkheer Van TetsLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Jonkheer Van Tets'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Early JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Jonkheer Van Tets').

Ribes Rolan

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RolanLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rolan'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis is an excellent variety for its hardiness and quantity of crops produced. Like other varieties bulks of red berries are produced with a slightly acidic taste. These berries are perfect for making jams, preserves and pies. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rolan').

Ribes Rovada

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant RovadaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Rovada'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Large red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather sweet tasting, large, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. This variety is well known for its excellent cropping capabilities. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Rovada').

Ribes Stanza

Redcurrant

Common Name: Redcurrant StanzaLatin Name: Ribes rubun 'Stanza'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Late JulyFruit size/colour: Small/medium red berriesThis bright and juicy berry is an extremely heavy cropper with an excellent taste. It produces a rather acidic tasting, small, dark red berry which is excellent to make a variety of pies/jams/jellies. Redcurrants are often overlooked by most fruit growers, however these make an excellent addition to any garden best grown as a cordon. (Please note the picture is for illustration purposes only and is not a Redcurrant 'Stanza').

Ribes Titania

Blackcurrant Titania

Common Name: Blackcurrant TitaniaLatin Name: Ribes nigrum 'Titania' Soil: Well drained, light soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: JulyFruit size/colour: Large/Purple-blackThe 'Titania' is a new Swedish variety and we predict that this blackcurrant will become very popular in the years to come. As the name suggests, ‘Titania’ produces large blackcurrants and these have a high juice content and an exquisite flavour- making them ideal for juicing. The bush is a heavy cropper and the berries freeze well so they can keep you going over winter. This bush also boasts a good disease resistance, particularly to powdery mildew. A great all-rounder.

Ribes Wellington XXX

Blackcurrant Wellington XXX

Common Name: Blackcurrant Wellington XXXLatin Name: Ribes nigram 'Wellington XXX'Soil: Any soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Mid JulyFruit size/colour: Large dark berriesThis is regarded as one of the most popular species of blackcurrant. It is renowned for its excellent sweet and juicy tasting fruits. The plants will grow vigorously and spread with high crop yields, however can be vulnerable to winter frosts.

Ribes Whinhams Industry

Gooseberry Whinhams Industry

Common Name: Gooseberry Whinhams IndustryLatin Name: Ribes var reclinatum 'Whinhams Industry'Soil: Slightly acidic, moist soilPosition: Open sunny or slightly shaded spotFruit picking time: Mid summerFruit size/colour: Large dark red, hairy berriesThis plant produces very heavy crops of large dark red, hairy berries. It is a very densely branched self fertile bush which provides excellent fruits to use in summer pies and jams. The plant has an upright and bushy habit and will look great alongside other gooseberry varieties. This is a disease resistant fruit which requires a moderate amount of care.

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.

Rubus Black Satin

Blackberry Black Satin

Common Name: Blackberry Black SatinLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Black Satin'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Late July to AugustFruit size/colour: Medium-large/Dark Black fruitBlackberry 'Black Satin' is an excellent new species which bears fruit earlier than any other thornless variety. Expect a flavoursome but sharp fruit around late July-August with a nice display of pink flowers before the stems start to fruit.

Rubus Himalayan Giant

Blackberry Himalayan Giant

Common Name: Blackberry Himalayan Giant Latin Name: Rubus procerus 'Himalayan Giant' Soil: Any Soil Position: Full Sun Fruit picking time: Late August-Late September Fruit size/colour: Very large red/black fruits The' Himalayan Giant' is exceptional for its sheer size and high yield. A variety of coloured fruits are produced which have a slightly acidic taste, they are better for cooking with than eating fresh and make a fantastic blackberry crumble. An excellent choice for anyone looking to cover a large space or to create a large barrier as it is an extremely vigorous grower.

Rubus Loch Ness

Blackberry Loch Ness

Common Name: Blackberry Loch NessLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Loch Ness'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Full sun/Slight ShadeFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsAn exceptional choice of blackberry that requires very little to no support. It has semi erect stems which produce strong yields of very nice tasting fruits. A brilliant choice for smaller patches as requires less space than other species. A very popular thornless variety.

Rubus Merton Thornless

Blackberry Merton Thornless

Common Name: Blackberry Merton ThornlessLatin Name: Rubus fruticosus 'Merton Thornless'Soil: Any SoilPosition: Half ShadeFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsThe Merton Thornless is an excellent choice for smaller areas. The lack of thorns and shorter canes make the plants easy to maintain, whilst producing an average yield with a very flavoursome fruit. The fruits are fairly large and are sweet and juicy; great for blackberry crumble or equally suited to being eaten fresh.

Rubus Thornless Evergreen

Blackberry Evergreen

Common Name: Blackberry Thornless EvergreenLatin Name: Rubus Fruticosus Thornless EvergreenSoil: Well drained soilPosition: Full sunFruit picking time: Late August-Mid SeptemberFruit size/colour: Large good coloured fruitsAn extremely hardy variety which produces high yields of great tasting fruits. This is a thornless variety making it an ease to maintain and pick fruits when they are ready. A wonder to have in your 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 Hakuro Nishiki

Flamingo Tree

Common Name: Flamingo TreeLatin Name: Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki'Soil: Moist but well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Slender yellow catkinsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2m/2mSpecial features: Striking, pink and cream variegated foliage.Salix integra 'Hakuro Nishiki' is an elegant, fast-growing small tree with new shoots which are heavily blotched with white and pink, fading as the leaf ages. This is an ideal tree for the small garden or even planted in a pot on the patio. This dwarf Willows head of branches can be pruned to keep the tree at any height. 

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.

Solanum Album

White Solanum

Common Name: White SolanumLatin Name: Solanum laxum 'Album'Soil: Any most, fertile, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Hardy down to -5c may need frost protectionFlowering Period: July to NovemberFlowering Colour: pure whiteEventual Height/Spread: 6m x 6mSpecial features: White star shaped flowers with yellow centres followed by tiny black berries.Solanum laxum 'Album' is a rapid growing, evergreen, scrambling climber that flowers from summer to the first frosts giving a prolonged period of interest. Striking white star shaped flowers with yellow centres are followed by small black berries. This white Solanum will need some support from planting as it has a very rapid growth habit.

Solanum Glasnevin

Chilean Potato Tree

Common Name: Chilean potato treeLatin Name: solanum crispum 'Glasnevin'Soil: Any most, fertile, well drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial Shade, will also tolerate majority shade.Hardiness: Hardy down to -5° may need frost protectionFlowering Period: July to NovemberFlowering Colour: LilacEventual Height/Spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Clusters of fragrant lilac flowers from summer to autumn, sometimes followed by yellowish-white fruits.

Sorbus cashmiriana

Kashmir Rowan Tree

Common Name: Kashmir RowanLatin Name: Sorbus cashmirianaSoil: Tolerates all soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Soft pink -whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: large persistent white fruits in autumn.Sorbus cashmiriana is a striking small tree with fine leaflets that give orange or yellow autumn colour. Pink-tinged white flowers in spring are followed by bunches of very large white berries in autumn which are retained well after the leaves have fallen. The tree has an open, spreading habit and a relatively small eventual size, it is the perfect choice for the smaller garden.

Sorbus Chinese Lace

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash, RowanLatin Name: Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'Soil: Moist but well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/ colour: June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Dense bunches of dark red autumn fruits.A mountain ash with unusual foliage. The leaflets are long and have deeply incised edges. The young leaf stalks are plum coloured. There are domed heads of white flowers in May and red autumn fruits. The foliage, which can look almost artificial, suits urban settings. It is also attractive at the back of herbaceous borders and other ornamental plantings.

Sorbus commixta

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus commixtaSoil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: covered in a mass of orange-red berries in autumnSorbus commixta is a small tree with upright growing branches when young, spreading with age. Long pointed, sticky, shiny red leaf buds appear in winter which adds a  great seasonal interest. Glossy green pinnate leaves turn a beautiful red in the autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by large bunches of red berries.

Sorbus discolor

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Mountain Ash TreeLatin Name: Sorbus discolorSoil: Most soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May to June/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: White flowers in late spring followed by red berries in the autumn.Compact and broad, conical tree with upright branches. Leaves are pinnate and made up of lance-shaped, tapered, dark green leaflets that turn yellow to reddish purple in autumn. White flowers bloom in convex clusters and are later followed by red berries which have a creamy-yellow tinge to them.

Sorbus Ravensbill

Ravensbill Rowan Tree

Common Name: Ravensbill Rowan Tree Latin Name: Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill' Soil: Most soils Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: April to May/ White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 6m/5m Special features: Blue-black winter buds that resemble a raven’s bill This distinctive tree gets its name from its winter interest: the winter buds are dark blue-black, with a slight curve, and resemble a raven’s bill. Come spring, pinnate dark green leaves appear and these are soon accompanied by the delicate white flowers. The flowers mature to clusters of small red berries by autumn and the leaves turn to blistering shades of yellow, orange and red before falling. This is a great choice for year-round interest and it is prefect for attracting wildlife to your 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.

Stipa gigantea

Golden Oats Grass

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

Stipa Ponytails

Mexican Feather Grass

Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails' is a wonderfully soft Mexican grass which looks great as part of a sunny bed or border. The fine and wispy leaves are green and fade to a golden 'straw-like' colour in autumn. The leaves arch over and sway elegantly in the wind; a great choice for adding movement to the lower levels of your garden.

Taxus baccata

Common Yew

Common Name: Common YewLatin Name: Taxus baccataSoil: deep, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or shadeHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 10m - 7mSpecial features: Often described as the ultimate hedging plant.Yew is often described as the ultimate hedging plant, with neat, dark green needles and happy to take close clipping. If left to its own devices, it makes a handsome tree, with red-brown bark and a dense, broad, dark canopy. Yew is poisonous and if used as a hedge, should never be planted on a boundary where it could be grazed.

Taxus baccata Aureomarginata

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Taxus baccata Bultinick's Orange beauty

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Taxus baccata Corleys Coppertip

Corleys Coppertip Yew

Common Name: Corleys Coppertip YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Corleys Coppertip'Soil: Will tolerate most soil typesPosition: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.5mSpecial features: Bright copper coloured young foliage in Spring.Taxus baccata 'Corleys Coppertip' is an upright growing conifer with brightly coloured copper foliage when young, which does not tend to change much throughout the year. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten

Taxus baccata David

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Taxus baccata Drinkstone Gold

Drinkstone Gold Yew

Common Name: Drinkstone Gold YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Drinkstone Gold'Soil: Sand, Clay (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9m - 1.2mSpecial features: An upright golden-yellow conifer. (Evergreen)Taxus baccata 'Drinkstone Gold' is a distinctive, upright growing Yew with golden-yellow needles. It will grown particularly well in the sun with some partial shade to avoid colour fade. It will tolerate most soil types as long as it is well drained. CAUTION: Toxic if eaten

Taxus baccata Elegantissima

Yew

Common Name: Elegantissima YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Elegantissima'Soil: Sand, Dry, Moist (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 0.9mSpecial features: A very popular golden yew with a dense habit and ascending branches. (Evergreen)Taxus baccata 'Elegantissima' is a female form that produces berries in autumn. It is a slow grower compared to the common yew with an ascending branches and a dense habit. It grows best in the full sun with some shade in a free-standing position.

Taxus baccata Fastigiata

Irish Yew

Common Name: Irish YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata'Soil: Sand, Dry, Moist (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.8mSpecial features: A dense and compact column of packed branches.Taxus Baccata 'Fastigiata' grows in a slow growing, upright conifer which naturally forms a dense dark green column. This is a female form was first found in found in 1780.This Taxus tends to grow best in full sun or partial shade giving height and structure to any border..

Taxus baccata Fastigiata aurea

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Taxus baccata Fastigiata Robusta

Yew

Common Name: YewLatin Name: Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta'Soil: Sand, Dry, Moist (will tolerate most soil types)Position: Full sun with partial shadeHardiness: HardyHeight in 10 years: 1.5mSpecial features: A slow growing conifer with green foliage that turns almost black in winter.Taxus baccata 'Fastigiata Robusta' is and upright growing Yew which grows to form a dense green column that turns almost black in the winter months. This hardy variety will produce red fruits in the winter with age.