Spring

Prunus Spring Snow

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Prunus 'Spring Snow' Latin Name: Prunus 'Beni-tamanishiki'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/White flowers.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Young coppery leaves provide which a lovely contrast with the flowers (Deciduous)Prunus 'Spring Snow’ is a small tree with a spreading habit. Clusters of white flowers appear like bundles of snow on its branches in late April. The young coppery leaves provide a lovely contrast with the pretty white flowers. This flowering cherry was first introduced to the UK from Japan in 1993.

Prunus Sunset Boulevard

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Sunset Boulevard Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: Late April/ Large single white edged with pink.Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 6m x 2mSpecial features: A narrow, upright tree with large white, pink-edged flowers. Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard' is a relatively new introduction to the UK, already widely used as a street tree and in our opinion deserves wider use in gardens. It has an upright habit when young, maturing into a narrow vase-shaped crown. The large white, pink-edged flowers are borne in pairs and are held on the tree longer than many other Prunus varieties. The young foliage appears bronze fading to green in summer then golden yellow in autumn.

Prunus Tai Haku

Hill Cherry Tree

Common Name: Great White Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus serrulata 'Tai Haku'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Large WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 7m x 8mSpecial features: Copper coloured young foliage.Prunus serrulata 'Tai Haku' is a large, robust cherry with clusters of long-stalked, single white flowers in mid-spring. The leaves open deep purple-bronze, becoming green in summer. The tree has a vigourus, spreading habit and is best suited to a medium sized garden. It makes a great garden specimen and is equally suited as a parkland tree.

Prunus The Bride

The Bride Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: The Bride Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'The Bride'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 4m x 4mSpecial features: Compact growing, rounded tree ideal for small gardens.  Large flowers with pure white petals and distinctive red anthers.  Prunus 'The Bride' is an attractive, compact growing, rounded tree ideal for gardens where space is limited. In early to mid-spring small, pointed buds open to reveal very large, pure white petals contrasting perfectly with the red anthers in the centre. The green summer leaves turn to give a display of varying shades of orange and red in autumn before falling.

Prunus Tilstone Hellfire

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Tilstone Hellfire Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Tilstone Hellfire'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Soft PinkHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 6m x 4mSpecial features: Single soft pink fowers with red and purple autumn colours. This beautiful flowering cherry is a newly established hybrid created from the Prunus sargentii ‘Rancho’ and the Prunus ‘Spire’. The cultivator, Donavan Leaman, crossbred the two trees and picked the best qualities from both. The leaves are metallic green in summer and turn brilliant shades of red and purple in autumn. A delicate array of soft, pink-white flowers bloom in April. The pretty floral display is attributed to the ‘Spire’ and the dazzling autumn leaves are from the ‘Rancho’. A truly magnificent garden tree.

Prunus Trailblazer

Ornamental Plum Tree

Common Name: Ornamental Plum TreeLatin Name: Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Large single pinkHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 5m/5mSpecial features: Large purple skinned and fleshed fruit.Prunus cerasifera 'Trailblazer' is an interesting ornamental fruiting plum with purple-bronze leaves and soft white flowers which are borne form early to mid spring. The large purple skinned fruits are best left on the tree for as long as possible before attempting to eat them.

Prunus Ukon

Flowering Cherry Tree

Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Ukon'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/Yellowish WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 5m x 6mSpecial features: Red and purple leaves in the autumn before they fallThis is a robust cherry that has creamy, rather yellowish flowers, borne in late April and early May. The flowers may briefly co-exist with the bronzed young spring foliage. There is good red and purple colour in autumn before leaf fall. This tree does well as a specimen, it may also be planted with low growing shrubs. It should reach a height of around 8m with an equivalent spread so ensure you plant it in a position that allows for this growth.

Prunus x Yedoensis

Tokyo Cherry Tree

Common Name: Tokyo Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus X YedoensisSoil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: March to April/Blush-white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 12m x 8mSpecial features: Almond scented flowers on slightly weeping branches.Prunus X Yedoensis is a highly attractive tree with elegant, spreading branches which become covered with almond scented, blush-white flowers in March and April. New leaves emerge green and fade to shades of orange and red come autumn. The tree is beautiful when grown as a lawn specimen, and is also lovely when planted in large groups, or as an avenue tree.

Pyracantha Golden Charmer

Firethorn Golden Charmer

Common Name: Firethorn Golden Charmer Latin Name: Pyracantha 'Golden Charmer’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: Summer/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m Special features: Bright orange berries that appear in autumn The 'Golden Charmer' is a delightful evergreen shrub which adds colour to your garden all year round. In summer, pretty white flowers appear in clusters and these contrast beautifully with the dark green leaves. The summer flowers later become glossy berries: these are bright orange in colour and last from autumn through until winter. This spiny firethorn is perfect for planting in a border and it’s a great choice for attracting wildlife.  

Pyracantha Mohave

Firethorn Mohave

Common Name: Firethorn MohaveLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Mohave'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: White/SpringHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: Clusters of orange-red berries in autumnThe 'Mohave' is a thorny evergreen shrub which makes a fantastic hedge or screen. The glossy leaves are ovate and dark-green all year round; these are accompanied by sprays of white flowers in spring, which are replaced by lustrous red berries in autumn. The spiny branches of this bushy shrub make it a great intruder deterrent.

Pyracantha Orange Glow

Firethorn Orange Glow

Common Name: Firethorn Orange GlowLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Orange Glow'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.5m/1.5mSpecial features: Glossy orange berries appear in autumn. The 'Orange Glow' firethorn is an upright evergreen shrub which features sprays of small white flowers that appear in summer. The delicate flowers contrast well with the glossy, dark-green leaves that hold all year round. In autumn, bright orange berries appear and these add a burst of colour to the shrub. This Firethorn makes a fantastic hedge and its thorny branches make it ideal for keeping intruders out.

Pyracantha Red Column

Firethorn Red Column

Common Name: Firethorn Red Column Latin Name: Pyracantha coccinea Red Column Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/4mSpecial features: Bright red autumn berries which appear in clusters all over the shrubThe 'Red Column' is an outstanding shrub which makes a fantastic evergreen hedge or screen. The leaves are ovate and dark green in colour and they are accompanied by small white flowers in spring. Come autumn, the flowers transform into glossy red berries which appear in clusters all over the shrub. This hardy firethorn can tolerate a range of harsh conditions, including shaded and costal positions. The dense, thorny habit of the ‘Red Column’ makes it an ideal hedge for keeping intruders out. 

Pyracantha Saphyr Orange Cadange

Firethorn Sapyhr Orange

Common Name: Firethorn Sapyhr Orange Latin Name: Pyracantha Saphyr Orange ‘Cadange’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 2.5/ 2.5m Special features: Delicate white flowers followed by glossy orange berries The Saphyr Orange is a bold and hardy shrub that features glossy green leaves, which are held on spiny branches. In late spring, a profusion of single white flowers hang in clusters: the pretty are later followed by bright orange berries, which appear in autumn and last until winter. This firethorn is great for attracting wildlife to your garden. The ‘Saphyr Orange’ is a compact shrub it is perfect for a planting in a mixed border, bed or next to a sunny wall.

Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge Cadrou

Firethorn Saphyr Rouge

Common Name: Firethorn Saphyr Rouge Latin Name: Pyracantha Saphyr Rouge ‘Cadrou’ Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drained Position: Full sun or partial shade Flowering period/colour: May/White Hardiness: Fully hardy Eventual height/spread: 3m/3m Special features: Glossy red berries, perfect for attracting wildlife The 'Cadrou' is a wonderful choice for year-round interest. It features narrow leaves, held on spiny branches, that are dark green in colour with a glossy shine to them. In May, single white flowers appear and these are later followed by attractive berries: glowing red berries appear in clusters in autumn, and these are usually around until winter. The berries are a great bird feeder and the flowers are perfect for the bees, so the 'Cadrou' is an ideal choice for attracting wildlife to your garden.

Pyracantha Soleil d'Or

Firethorn Soleil d'Or

Common Name: Firethorn Soleil d'OrLatin Name: Pyracantha 'Soleil d'Or'Soil: Moderately fertile, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Summer/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3m/2.5mSpecial features: Buttery-yellow berries that appear in autumnThe 'Soleil d'Or' firethorn is an evergreen shrub which is upright in habit and has a dense, thorny nest of branches - making it the perfect hedge for keeping intruders out. The elliptic, waxy, dark-green leaves add interest all year round and they are accompanied by clusters of small white flowers in early summer. Come autumn, further interest is added when sprays of buttery-yellow berries cover the shrub. This hardy firethorn will tolerate a wide range of conditions.

Pyrus Chanticleer

Ornamental Pear Tree

Common Name: Ornamental PearLatin Name: Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/Pure white flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 7m/3mSpecial features: Dark green leaves turn marvelous shades of purple and scarlet in autumn.Handsome, narrow, conical tree bearing clusters of white flowers during April followed by glossy green summer foliage that that turns red and maroon through autumn. An excellent choice of tree for medium to large urban gardens and parks as it tolerates pollution well.

Pyrus Pendula

Weeping Pear Tree

Common Name: Weeping Willow Leaved Pear TreeLatin Name: Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread in 20 years: 4m/3mSpecial features: Small deciduous weeping tree with silver willow-like foliage. Also has inedible green fruit.Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' is an elegant, small tree forming a dense mound of weeping branches. White flowers appear in April followed by attractive, silvery-grey foliage lasting throughout the summer. The pendulous branches form a rounded crown and can be pruned to an umbrella shape if desired. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens as it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.

Pyrus Silver Sail

Ornamental Pear Tree

Common Name: Ornamental Pear TreeLatin Name: Pyrus elaegnifolia 'Silver Sail'Soil: Fertile, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: Late March early April/White flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight in 10 years: 5mSpecial features: Large green/Silver leaves shaped like boat sails.This excellent ornamental pear is a very good alternative to the more common 'Pyrus salicifolia Pendula'. The large green/silver leaves are shaped like boat sails (just as the name suggests). The flowers are large white with attractive red anthers appear in late March early April. Small ornamental pears are produced in the autumn. An ideal specimen tree for small urban gardens, particularly those based on a white or grey colour scheme, it copes well with pollution and alkaline soils.

Robinia pseudoacacia

Black Locust Tree

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

Sambucus nigra Golden Spark

Elder

Common Name: Elder ‘Golden Spark’Latin Name: Sambucus nigra 'Golden Spark'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 3m/ 1m Special features: Creamy white and green variegated leaves The ‘Golden Spark’ is a hardy shrub with so much to offer. It features ovate green leaves that have golden variegation at the tips of the leaves; these later mature to a creamy white shade and the decorative foliage adds interest from spring until autumn. The summer flowers are borne in large umbels and are yellow-white in colour; the flowers are highly fragranced, making this an excellent choice for a sensory space, and they can also be used to make elderflower syrup. If left, the flowers will become small, black fruits.

Sorbus Joseph Rock

Mountain Ash Tree

Common Name: Rocks Mountain AshLatin Name: Sorbus 'Joseph Rock'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/Creamy whiteHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/Spread in 20 years: 6m x 3mSpecial features: Attractive lemon-yellow berriesSorbus Joseph Rock, the beautiful Mountain Ash Tree, brings something special to any landscape. Known for its vibrant late spring to early summer blooms, this tree shows clusters of creamy-white flowers. The pinnate, dark green leaves create a lush canopy, providing shade and a striking visual scene.Hardy and adaptable, Sorbus Joseph Rock thrives in well-drained soil and is equally comfortable in full sun or partial shade. With a projected height of around 6 metres and a spread of 3 metres in 20 years, it’s an ideal choice for smaller gardens or as part of a mixed planting scheme.One of the standout features of this Mountain Ash Tree is its autumn display. At the end of the season, the tree bears a profusion of berries. This adds a splash of colour and attracts all kinds of wildlife to your outdoor space. In true autumnal style, the berries transition from green to shades of red and orange, creating a cosy and picturesque visual.Sorbus Joseph Rock offers the ideal blend of floral charm and autumnal colour. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or incorporated into a larger garden design, this tree is sure to capture the eye of anyone close by. Pick up a Sorbus Joseph Rock today watch it transform your garden.

Sorbus Sunshine

Rowan Tree

Common Name: Sunshine Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Sunshine'Soil: Moist but well-drained or well-drained.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual Height/spread: 10m x 7mSpecial features: Attractive orange-yellow berries. Good autumn colour.Sorbus 'Sunshine' is an upright growing tree when young later forming a rounded shape with maturity. Large clusters of white flowers in late spring are followed by orange-yellow berries in late September developing slightly earlier than its parent 'Joseph Rock.' The sharply toothed, bright green leaves turn orange, red and purple in the autumn.

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.

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 opulus Roseum

Snowball Tree

Common Name: Snowball Tree Latin Name: Viburnum opulus 'Roseum'Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: May-June/ WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 3.5m/3.5mSpecial features: Balls of snowy white flowers over spring and summer.This vigorous shrub is well-known for its highly distinctive pure white flowers that are held in snowball-like clusters over late spring and summer. The unusual flower balls are popular with insects, bees and butterflies due to their sweet floral scent. The leaves are lobed and are dark green over spring and summer, later turning red in autumn. This bushy shrub can make an attractive screen and it also works well at the back of a shrub border.

Viburnum x bodnantense Dawn

Viburnum

Common Name: ViburnumLatin Name: Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn'Soil: Average, medium moisture, well-drained; soils, acid, alkaline or neutral.Position: Full sun to part shade.Flowering period/colour: March/AprilHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 3m/1.5mSpecial features: Attractive, fragrant, pink/white spring flowers, autumn colour in foliage.Viburnum x bodnantense 'Dawn' belongs to the Adoxaceae family, and was bred as a cross between V. farreri and V. grandiflorum at Bodnant Garden, Tal-y-Cafn, in north Wales. It is ideal for low maintenance gardens, and is best sited in flower beds and herbaceous borders. It requires only very occassional pruning to keep its shape tidy, and is generally maintenance-free. If required, the plant tolerates hard restorative pruning, and so is ideal for a garden that receives only occassional maintenance.Viburnam x bodnantense 'Dawn' is best grown in medium soils that are neither dry or wet. It flowers best in full sun, and in a protected area, as the blooms can be lost to an early frost. The plant is very flexible as to soil pH, growing happily in acid, alkaline and neutral soils.This shrub is at its most valuable in spring, when visual effect is of a large structure of upright branches, free of leaves, and covered in small clouds of pink/white blossom. This creates an attractive image when viewed at a distance from a house. The blooms are valued for their attractive scent and fine trumpet shape when viewed close-to.The leaves are also striking in summer, dark green with a slightly purple tint and a strong veined shape. The leaves take on an attractive autumn colour.

Weigela x hybrida ‘Towers of Flowers’ Apple Blossom

  Common Name: Weigela ‘Towers of Flowers’ Apple Blossom Latin Name: Weigela x hybrida ‘Towers of Flowers’ Apple Blossom Soil: Well-drained soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May/ pink and white Hardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 1.2m/ 0.9mSpecial features: An upright, flowering shrub that creates a pillar of colour If you want to add colour, structure and height to a bed or border then this Weigela is a fantastic choice. The habit of this hardy shrub is its most notable feature: it is columnar and maintains an upright form, making it ideal for adding structure to your garden. In terms of foliage, the ovate leaves emerge a bronzed green in spring and mature to a darker green by summer; in May, the handsome foliage is accompanied by clusters of pale pink- white flowers that resemble apple blossom. You can plant this low-maintenance shrub in a sunny border or in a good-sized patio pot. Trustpilot