Spring

Malus John Downie

Crab Apple Tree

Latin Name: Malus 'John Downie'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Orange and red edible fruit and a fantastic display of autumn leaf colourThe Malus 'John Downie', a distinguished variety of Crab Apple Tree, adds a touch of elegance to any landscape. 

Flourishing in fertile, well-drained soil and adaptable to full sun or partial shade, this Crab Apple Tree is resilient and hardy.In spring, the Malus 'John Downie' showers your space with delicate white blossoms, creating a show-stopping floral scene. 

 Shifting gears to later seasons, this tree provides ornamental fruit, attracting all kinds of wonderful wildlife. The attractive crab apples are a glossy scarlet colour and are almost 'pear shaped’. Plus, the apples make the most fantastic crab apple jelly!The leaves are a fresh green colour when young and mature to deep yellow and burnt orange come autumn. 

With a projected height of 5 metres and a spread of 3 metres in 20 years, the Malus 'John Downie' is a moderate-sized tree that fits well in small gardens and large spaces too.

The Malus ‘John Downie’ delights from spring to autumn! Add it to your outdoor sanctuary today.

Malus Pink Glow

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Pink Glow' (Dolgo)Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Big pink fruits in autumn that make good jelly.Malus 'Pink Glow', also known as Dolgo, is an excellent jelly making crab apple. It has beautiful white blossom in spring. The bright crimson fruit is quite large and ripens in early September. It makes an excellent red jelly and the fruits are popular with wildlife too. Pink Glow is disease resistant and a good alternative to John Downie. A fantastic ornamental tree which will add a burst of colour to any garden.

Malus Red Jade

Crab Apple Tree

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

Malus Red Obelisk

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple Red ObeliskLatin Name: Malus 'Red Obelisk'Soil: Any moist, well drained soilPosition: Full sun/ partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: PinkEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 5m/2mThe Malus 'Red Obelisk' is a compact crab apple tree with faded pink scented flowers that appear in April. The foliage emerges as a purple-brown colour and later develops into a darker green colour. Deep red berries appear in late summer; if picked when ripe they can make a tasty crab apple jelly. Due to the upright growth habit of this tree, it can be planted in a smaller garden as a focal point.

Malus Red Sentinel

Crab Apple Tree

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

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

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

Malus Rosehip

Crab Apple Tree

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

Malus Snowcloud

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Snowcloud'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pale pink buds opening to white semi-double to double flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 7m/5mSpecial features: Yellow fruits in the autumn.Malus 'Snowcloud' is a small tree reaching around 7m high in maturity with an upright habit and branches that arch outwards. It is delightful in flower, when the whole tree is clad in snowy double blossoms in dense clusters that have come from pale pink buds. This foliage is a steady green colour until it fades to a bronzed yellow in autumn. The crab apples are small and are a golden yellow colour- they are too small for culinary uses but are a great source of food for wildlife.

Malus Sun Rival

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Sun Rival'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ Pink opening white.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 3m x 3mSpecial features: Bright red fruits in autumn. Disease resistant.This is an unusual semi-weeping (umbrella) crab apple tree which is ideal for the smaller garden. The 'Sun Rival'  features delicately arching branches that are studded with white flowers that open from pink buds. Bright red fruits appear in Summer and hang from the branches in a 'cherry-like' manner. Completely disease free.

Malus transitoria

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Transitoria Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus transitoriaSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April / Small white star shaped flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Small white star shaped flowers followed by small yellow fruits.Malus transitoria is a slender and elegant tree with small and delicate, narrowly lobed leaves. Small white star shaped flowers appear as a white cloud in April. The abundant fruits are bright yellow and persist well after then yellow-gold tinted foliage has fallen.

Malus tschonoskii

Crab Apple Tree

Malus tschonoskii is an erect, conical shaped tree native to Eastern Asia and Japan. White flowers, tinged with pink appear in April and May and the lightly scented flowers are popular with the bees. The silvery white young leaves darken with age then turn to give one of the best autumn displays of around, with bold yellow, orange purple and scarlet foliage. At the same time, the small, red-flushed, yellow-green crab apples appear and these make a great source of winter food for hungry birds. This tree maintains a narrow habit and is therefore the perfect choice adding colour to a restricted space.  Common Name: Tschonoskii Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus tschonoskiiSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April and May/ White flushed with pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: One of the best autumn displays of colour.

Malus Van Eseltine

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'Van Eseltine'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late April and May /Shell pink, clouded white on the inner petalsHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 6m x 2mSpecial features: Yellow fruitsMalus 'Van Eseltine' is a small tree of distinctive upright habit. It features a beautiful display of semi-double flowers that are rose-pink in bud, opening to shell pink in late April. The idyllic pink flowers are followed by small yellow fruits in the autumn- a great source of food for the birds. The leaves are glossy, ovate and are a constant mid-green colour until they fall in autumn. This tree is an excellent choice for small gardens or where space is limited.

Malus White Star

Crab Apple Tree

Common Name: Crab Apple TreeLatin Name: Malus 'White Star'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/ White, star like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 6m x 5mSpecial features: Large golden fruitA vigorous and disease-resistant, small tree bearing profuse, star shaped flowers followed by large, golden crab apples that persist until December. The arching branches hold copper-red young foliage which later turns to green, then purple. A good disease resistant tree suitable for any size of garden.

Nandina domestica

Sacred bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly bamboo or Sacred bambooLatin Name: Nandina domesticaSoil: Any moist but well drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Half hardy- requires shelter Flowering Period: SummerFlowering Colour: WhiteEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 1.5m/ 1.5mThe Nandina domestica is a lovely little evergreen shrub. This Chinese native features green pinnate leaves which are purple-red when young, and turn purple-red again in the winter. In summer, panicles of small white flowers appear; these develop into glossy red berries in autumn. This shrub works well when planted in a flower bed or as part of a border. Ensure that you plant this shrub in a fairly sunny, yet sheltered spot, as it needs protections from harsh winter conditions.

Nandina domestica Pygmaea

Heavenly Bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly Bamboo Latin Name: Nandina domestica 'Pygmaea' Soil: Any moist but well drained Position: Full sun or light shade Hardiness: Half hardy - requires shelter  Flowering period colour: Summer/ White Eventual Height/Spread: 0.6m/0.5m Special feature: A colourful shrub that maintains a wonderfully compact form. The 'Pygmaea' is a shrub that certainly packs a visual punch: it features pinnate green leaves that are red when young, so you get two leaf colours on the same plant throughout the growing season. In summer you also get panicles of small, white flowers and these later become glossy red berries in autumn. The autumn leaf colour is also something to note, as the leaves turn to blistering shades of red. It is a more compact version of the popular 'Nandina domestica' and it is therefore suitable for a small space. Try it in a pot on a sunny patio. You will get the best leaf colour when this is planted in full sun, or very light shade. 

Nandina domestica Twilight

Sacred bamboo

Common Name: Heavenly bamboo or Sacred bamboo Latin Name: Nandina domestica ‘Twilight’ Soil: Any moist but well drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Hardiness: Half hardy - requires shelter  Flowering Period: Summer Flowering Colour: White Eventual Height/Spread: 1.2m/ 0.5m. Special feature: Variegated leaves and different leaf colours on the same plant. If you want a colourful evergreen that won’t take up too much space then the 'Twilight is a wonderful choice. This heavenly bamboo has so much to offer, but its foliage is certainly its best feature: new leaves emerge coppery-pink and mature to mid-green, but with prominent splashes of creamy yellow; new shoots continue to come through over spring and summer, so you get so much foliage variety on one small plant. Aside from the variegated leaves, summer also sees the arrival of sprays of small, white flowers, which are popular with insects. The 'Twilight' maintains an upright, bushy habit and is highly versatile, so it works well in a pot, or in a bed or border. Plant it alongside another colourful evergreen, like the Nandina domestica 'Obsession', for year-round vibrancy. 

Philadelphus Aureaus

Mock orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus coronarius AureusSoil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April-July / pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m / 1.5mSpecial features: Vibrant golden green foliage and fragrant summer flowers.The ‘Aureus’ is a fantastic shrub which really brightens up a mixed bed or border. The ovate leaves are bright yellow when young, later maturing to golden green. In summer, clusters of pretty white flowers cover the shrub and these have a strong and sweet fragrance. This is great for accent planting, particularly next to one of the darker ‘Mock Orange’ forms like the ‘Lemoinei’. The ‘Aureus’ will also tolerate urban pollution or salt-laden air.

Philadelphus Belle Étoile

Mock Orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus ‘Belle Étoile’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Spring-summer/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m / 2.5mSpecial features: Highly scented single white flowers that appear over summer. This Mock Orange is a hardy little shrub that can tolerate salt-laden air and urban sites; it is the perfect choice for planting in a sunny border. The ovate, mid-green leaves are packed on to the gently arching branches and in summer the leaves are accompanied by pretty white flowers. The single flowers are highly fragrant and are popular with wildlife. This is a great little shrub which requires little up-keep.

Philadelphus Snowbelle

Mock Orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus ‘Snowbelle’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June to July / Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m / 1.2mSpecial features: Highly scented single white flowers that appear throughout June and July.

Philadelphus Virginal

Mock Orange

Common Name: Mock OrangeLatin Name: Philadelphus ‘Virginal’Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: June to July / Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 2.5m / 3mSpecial features: Highly scented single white flowers that appear throughout June and July. Philadelphus ‘Virginal’ is a medium-sized shrub that produces highly scented single white flowers that appear throughout June and July. This plant is a magnet for Bees and other insects and Philadelphus can also tolerate salt-laden air so it can be planted in coastal areas. 

Photinia Red Robin

Red Robin

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.Photinia fraseri 'Red Robin' is a glossy leaved small tree with bright red colours in the spring and a bronze-green look in the winter. From mid-spring clusters of white flowers appear which continue until autumn.  In order to get the best leaf colour and the most flowers, ensure you plant this tree in a full sun position.

Photinia x fraseri Little Red Robin

Christmas Berry

Common Name: Christmas Berry Latin Name: Photinia x fraseri 'Little Red Robin' Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil Position: Full sun, sheltered position Hardiness: Hardy, frost hardy down to -8°C Flowering Period: Mid Spring Flowering Colour: White Eventual Height/Spread: 1m/1m Special features: A dwarf, compact version of the ever-popular Red Robin. As its name suggests, the 'Little Red Robin' is a more compact version of the ever-popular Red Robin. If you want a colourful evergreen that won’t take up much space then this is a fantastic choice. New foliage is a vivid shade of red and it matures to dark green, so you get two different colours on the plant at once. The glossy leaves are accompanied by pretty heads of white flowers in spring and these later become red berries, usually around Christmas time. Plant this in a sunny spot to get the best leaf colour and give it some protection in colder areas. We love this alongside another vibrant evergreen, like the Nandina domestica, for a lively garden all year round. 

Pieris Carnaval

Variegated Lily

Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-ValleyLatin Name: Pieris 'Carnaval'Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April and May/ivory white, bell-shaped flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m x 1mSpecial features: Compact shrub with bright red leaves in Spring turning pink in winter. (Evergreen)Pieris 'Carnaval' is a highly ornamental dense shrub with year round interest. The small green leaves edged with white turn pink in the winter. In spring the bright red foliage last well into the summer. The flower panicles are formed in the autumn resulting in attractive red-tinged buds. In spring there are the attractive ivory white bell-shaped blooms which look like Lily-of-the-Valley. This low maintenance shrub is ideal in a container.

Pieris Flaming Silver

Variegated Lily

Pieris Little Heath Variegata

Variegated Lily

Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-valleyLatin Name: Pieris 'Little Heath Variegata'Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April and May/white bell like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 0.6m x 0.6mSpecial features: Dwarf compact variety with pink flushed new growth.Pieris 'Little Heath Variegata' is a wonderful mounding low growing evergreen. This compact variegated shrub is ideal in rockeries or tubs and it will give you all year interest.

Pieris Mountain Fire

Variegated Lily

Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-valleyLatin Name: Pieris 'Mountain Fire'Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April and May/White bell like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m x 2.5mSpecial features: Exceptional evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves in summer and winterPieris 'Mountain Fire' is a essential spring border shrub with its fiery red young growth in spring turning a deep glossy chestnut as the shrub matures. During spring the white bell like flowers are a delight cascading over the glossy leaves.

Pieris Pink Delight

Variegated Lily

Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-valleyLatin Name: Pieris 'Pink Delight'Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: April and May/white bell like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: Exceptional evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves in summer and winter and panicles of white flowers in spring.Pieris 'Pink Delight' is a medium evergreen shrub with glossy leaves. The charming pink buds open into white bell like flowers with a flush of pink. This hardy shrub will give impact for the border with its splash of colour in spring.

Pieris Purity

Variegated Lily

Common Name: Variegated Lily-of-the-valleyLatin Name: Pieris 'Purity'Soil: humus-rich, moist, well-drained acid soil or a good ericaceous compost.Position: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/ colour: April and May/snow white bell like flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1m x 1mSpecial features: Compact habit with abundant white bell like flowers in springPieris 'Purity' is a spectacular sight in spring with its semi erect clusters of snow white flowers against the rich green foliage. The bronzy new growth following on to rich green will highlight any border or large container.

Pittosporum tobira

Japanese Pittosporum

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

Prunus Asano

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus 'Asano’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April / Pink and white.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 2.5mSpecial features: ‘Pom pom’ flower heads that have up to 100 petals on. The ‘Asano’ is a real showstopper. This Japanese cherry has highly distinctive flowers that are packed with rose pink petals, creating an eye-catching ‘pom pom’ shape. The spring flowers are accompanied by bronzed foliage and this later matures to a dark green by summer. The slender, serrated leaves add further interest in autumn when they turn to oranges and reds. This upright, slender tree is perfect for the smaller garden and it makes an excellent specimen. Position it in a sunny spot to get the best autumn colour. Trustpilot

Prunus Autumnalis

Autumn Cherry Tree

Prunus Autumnalis, or the 'Autumn Cherry Tree', offers year-round interest with its winter flowers, fresh green foliage and strong autumn colour. A fantastic tree for the smaller garden. This flowering cherry tree is valued for its bell-shaped, semi-double white flowers which appear in bursts from late autumn through to early spring: the flowers appear on bare stems and look truly stunning in a winter garden. The flowers open from pink buds and some of the petals have a pink tint to them. The simple flowers are delicate and truly charming: they add a much-needed dose of floral beauty over the colder months. In spring, the leaves appear and are at first a bronzed green, later maturing to a rich, deeper green. By summer, the winter flowers have become small fruits, which are often enjoyed by the birds. This tree also boasts a good autumn leaf colour, with the ovate and sharply-toothed leaves turning to blistering shades of orange and russet red before falling. This is a hardy tree that is suitable for planting in a range of situations: it has an attractive, spreading habit and it works really well as an ornamental specimen. With a fairly small eventual height and spread, the 'Autumnalis' can be planted in a smaller garden. One obvious choice for a planting partner is the simply stunning 'Prunus Autumnalis Rosea', but if you want something a little different then we would recommend the 'Prunus Royal Burgundy' as the wine-red foliage of the Royal Burgundy makes the perfect foil for the deep green leaves. Common Name: Autumn Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: From late autumn, through winter until spring /Bell-shaped, semi-double pale pink flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: White flowers from late autumn, through winter until spring. (Deciduous)

Prunus avium

Wild Cherry Tree

Common Name: Wild Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus aviumSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/12mSpecial features: Beautiful native treeAn attractive and vigorous tree is one of the most attractive native woodland trees in Britain. It features single white flowers which appear in April and May, followed by glossy cherries which are ideal food for the birds.  The tree has grey bark which turns to mahogany shades as the tree ages and begins to peel. The tree is strong growing and healthy with a conical shape in its youth, more spreading and irregular with age. With this being a wild and native tree it looks good in naturalistic mixed planting as one might expect, yet it is versatile enough for avenue planting.

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 Chocolate Ice

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Chocolate Ice'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Single blush-white flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Deep coppery-brown young leaves (Deciduous)Prunus 'Chocolate Ice' is a small tree with an upright habit in the early years, later spreading as it ages. The deep chocolate-brown young leaves, which have a glistening copper tinge to them, perfectly complement the single blush ice-white flowers in April. This tree makes a fantastic lawn specimen and is of particular interest in spring. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.

Prunus Fragrant Cloud

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Fragrant Cloud'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Spring/Large clusters of white flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 8m x 6mSpecial features: Large, white, fragrant, semi-double flowers, which fade to pink with age. (Deciduous)Prunus 'Fragrant Cloud' has a strong spreading habit best suited medium to large gardens. This is a spectacular tree in the spring with large, white, semi double flowers that turn pinkish as they fade. The flowers are richly scented, a most unusual feature in a flowering cherry. The spring leaves are the perfect foil for the flowers as they emerge as a coppery colour, then fade to green, then finally an autumnal orange.

Prunus Hokusai

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Hokusai'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sun/ Partial shadeHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering Period: SpringFlowering Colour: Pale pinkEventual Height/Spread after 20 years: 6m x 8m The Prunus 'Hokusai' is a pretty tree with beautiful bronze-brown oval leaves, which emerge in spring. This wide-spreading, deciduous tree was brought over from Japan in 1860 and has been a popular choice ever since. 'Hokusai' is used in parks and gardens as a specimen tree; remember when planting that this tree has a broad spread when mature. Responds well to occasional light pruning.

Prunus Horinji

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Horinji'Soil: Chalk tolerant and clay tolerantPosition: Full sun/ partial shade    Hardiness: Fully hardy10 year height and spread: 4m x 4mFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: Pink-whiteSpecial Features: A rare flowering cherry tree with beautiful pink-white flowers in spring. The Prunus 'Horinji' is a rare and compact flowering tree which has a pleasing vase-shaped silhouette. The semi-double flowers are pink-white in colour, which contrasts well with the green-brown foliage. This tree is a very pretty Japanese flowering cherry tree which is suited to smaller gardens, as well as larger ones. This deciduous tree responds well to occasional light pruning.

Prunus incisa Semiplena

Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Japanese Flowering CherryLatin Name: Prunus incisa ‘Semiplena’ Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March / white Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 3mSpecial features: Clusters of soft, white flowers in spring. The ‘Semiplena’ is a Japanese native that is a relatively new addition to the U.K. and currently a rare find. We are proud to be one of the first nurseries to showcase it. It features frilly, soft white flowers that have a pink blush to them in spring; the flowers are usually in full bloom just as the first leaves are starting to emerge. The serrated leaves are a dark green from spring to summer but they take on brilliant shades of red and orange in autumn. Make sure you plant this in a sunny spot to get the best leaf colour.

Prunus Ivensii

Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree

Common Name: Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Ivensii'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Pure whiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/4mSpecial features: Pure white spring flowers that cover the weeping branches in a cloud of floral snowThe 'Ivensii' is a highly desirable weeping tree which features a pendulous framework that is covered in pure white flowers in early spring. The delicate flowers open from pale pink buds and they carry the most delightfully sweet almond scent. The foliage is vibrant green and the ovate leaves have finely serrated edges; the leaves turn to a crisp yellow-orange colour before falling in autumn. Even after all the leaves have fallen, the delicate weeping framework can still be appreciated in winter - particularly when its hanging branches are topped with snow. This tree is a great asset to the smaller garden. 

Prunus litigiosa

Tassel Cherry Tree

Common Name: Tassel Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus litigiosaSoil: Any well drainedPosition: Full sun/partial shadeHardiness: Fully HardyFlowering Period: AprilFlowering Colour: Pale pink-whiteHeight/Spread after 20 years: 5m x 3m The Prunus litigiosa is a uniquely beautiful variety of the flowering cherry trees. This tree has an upright habit and a somewhat conical shape, clusters of drooping pink-white flowers cover the tree in April. The juxtaposition of the upward growing branches and downward facing flowers creates a very distinctive tree. The anthers of the flowers are also unusual as they protrude beyond the petals, thus resembling tassels; this has given the tree the common name of 'Tassel Cherry'.

Prunus Maackii

Manchurian Cherry Tree

Common Name: Manchurian Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Maackii'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ White Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Highly attractive cinnamon coloured peeling bark and white flowers The 'Maackii' is a true rival for the highly popular ‘Tibetica’ as it features glowing cinnamon-coloured bark that peels away as the tree matures. The bark is highly recognisable due to its glossy bronzed coating, and as the tree matures the bark becomes fissured and rugged. The flowers are also of great interest and these arrive in spring; the small white flowers are sweetly scented and open in racemes all over the tree in May. The leaves are of the typical prunus shape, with a vivid green colour and slightly serrated edges. The ornamental bark of this tree makes it the perfect choice for winter interest; a great all-rounder.

Prunus padus

Bird Cherry Tree

Common Name: Bird Cherry Tree Latin Name: Prunus Padus Soil: Tolerates most soil types Position: Full sun Flowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy white flowers Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 12m x 6m Special features: Almond-scented white flowers This delightful garden tree is the perfect choice for planting as a specimen in a sensory garden. The creamy white flowers are held on long, slender racemes and they have the most wonderful almond scent. The ovate green leaves are slightly tooted and these turn to a crisp yellow in autumn. Small, black and bitter fruits appear in autumn and these usually last until the birds eat them: an interesting fact is that the berries were formally used to colour wine.

Prunus padus Watereri

Bird Cherry Tree

Common Name: Bird Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus Padus 'Watereri'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 6mSpecial features: Yellow autumnal tints.A very striking tree when in full bloom, with its long, slender racemes of fragrant creamy white flowers in late April and May. The racemes are horizontal or pendulous, and can be as much as 20cm in length. It is a strong and tall tree, and makes an imposing specimen in the garden. This is a superb tree for an avenue, or for planting in groups in large scale landscape planting

Prunus Shidare Yoshino

Weeping Yoshino Cherry Tree

Common Name: Weeping Yoshino Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus x yedoensis 'Shidare Yoshino'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late March/Single WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Steeply pendant branches weeping all the way to the ground.The ‘Shidare Yoshino’ is a fantastic choice for the smaller garden, or for planting in a container on a sunny patio. The flowers of this tree smother the descending branches; they are single white flowers which produce a wonderful almond scent. The leaves emerge bronze and move on to dark green, they then produce a final burst of red and yellow before falling. This tree also produces dark red fruits in the autumn which last well into winter- the fruits are very popular with the birds and are therefore great for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Prunus Shirofugen

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Shirofugen'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 7m x 7mSpecial features: Flowers change colour as the season goes on.Prunus 'Shirofugen' is a late-flowering cherry, often the last to bloom, occasionally lasting into early June. Double white flowers open from pink buds and become purplish-pink as they fade. The young leaves are copper coloured, becoming green with age and turning orange-red in autumn. A great choice for medium sized gardens, this attractive flowering cherry has a spreading habit and an 'umbrella-like' crown.

Prunus Shirotae

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Shirotae' (aka Prunus 'Mount Fuji')Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Semi-double snowy white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 3.5m x 5mSpecial features: Fragrant flowers in mid-springLight green new foliage darkens as it matures before turning fiery shades of orange and red in autumn. This tree has slightly curved branches that are shrouded with cup-shaped, scented white flowers in mid-spring. This tree has a uniquely beautiful shape as its spreading branches reach out to form an almost 'flat topped' crown. The 'Shirotae' is a good tree for a small to medium sized garden and will become a real focal feature of your garden.

Prunus Shogetsu

Blushing Bride Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Blushing Bride Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Shogetsu' (Prunus 'Longpipes')Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Pink in bud, pure white flowerHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 4m x 6mSpecial features: Semi-double flowers, pink tinged in bud, later opening pure white.Prunus Shogetsu, the Blushing Bride Flowering Cherry Tree, is a spectacle in any garden space. This captivating specimen is best known for its late spring display - abundant soft pink blossoms that vibrantly light up landscapes.The Blushing Bride Flowering Cherry boasts a graceful weeping habit, adding charm to your garden. Its small, dark green leaves provide a subtle backdrop to the profusion of blossoms, creating a balanced contrast.Thriving in well-drained soil under full sun, Prunus Shogetsu is a hardy tree that shows beauty throughout the seasons. With a projected height of 4 metres and a spread of 6 metres in 20 years, it’s a perfect choice for gardens of many different sizes.Whether planted as a standalone spectacle to steal the spotlight or integrated into a mixed planting project, the Blushing Bride Flowering Cherry Tree adds texture and charm to any garden. Prunus Shogetsu promises not just a seasonal display, but a year-round source of colour. 

Add one to your garden today and enjoy its soft pink hues for years to come.

Prunus Snow Goose

Flowering Cherry Tree

Prunus 'Snow Goose’ is a great feature in any garden due to its small, narrow size and upright growth habit.

 During the flowering season, this Flowering Cherry Tree floods your garden with its profuse white blossoms. The large, soft single white flowers appear in early April, giving your space that alluring spring-time tint. The bright green summer leaves slowly transition to autumnal hues as the seasons progress. Think fiery reds and bold bronze colours. 

 This Flowering Cherry Tree has a height of around 4 metres and a spread of about 2.5 metres over a 10 year period. Its compact size makes it suitable for various garden sizes, while its deciduous nature allows for seasonal changes and interest. 

 With Prunus Snow Goose, you get lots of the vibrant benefits of other Prunus trees, without the need for a large area. Small space, big impact! 

Versatile and adaptable, it will tolerate most soil types. However, it will perform best when positioned in full sun. Enjoy the Prunus Snow Goose season after season. Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Snow Goose'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Early April/Large single white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 2.5mSpecial features: A narrow, upright tree with large white flowers.

Prunus Snow Showers

Weeping Cherry Tree

Common Name: Weeping Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus incise 'Snow Showers'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March /Pure WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 2.5m/2mSpecial features: A small narrow weeping cherry which gives a cascade of pure white blossom. Prunus 'Snow Showers' is a compact weeping tree, which is perfect for restricted spaces. It boasts luscious green leaves, delicate white flower and a strong autumn colour. In spring, when the flowers arrive, the ‘Snow Showers’ is a sight to behold: the pendulous branches are awash with the most beautiful display of pure white flowers. The weeping branches cascade downwards and are covered in the single, pure-white flowers. The flowers are popular with the first of the spring bees and the flowers have a light and fresh scent. The spring leaves appear with the last of the flowers and the mid-green leaves are ovate and serrated. The leaves really come to life in autumn when they produce a final burst of colour: they turn to scorching shades of deep reds and oranges before falling. The weeping frame adds interest in winter and it looks particularly beautiful when topped with snow. This is a great choice for wreathing with lights during the Christmas period as the pendulous branches look wonderfully elegant when lit up. Maintaining a wonderfully compact habit, the 'Snow Showers' is the ideal choice for planting in a small space. Even when mature, this delightful tree has a compact form, making it suitable for planting in a large pot on a sunny patio. Equally, planting two 'Snow Showers' trees either side of a pathway makes a beautiful entrance to the garden. This versatile tree is well-suited to a range of situations and is certainly worthy of planting in any garden. If you want to plant this in a pair or a group, it works really well with Prunus 'Kiki Shidare Zakura' or Prunus 'Pendula Rubra' as the contrasting flowers from both of these trees looks stunning next to the white flowers of the ‘Snow Showers’.