Vase shaped

Acer Crimson Sentry

Norway Maple Tree

Common Name: Norway Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: Very hardyEventual height/spread: 12m/5mSpecial features: A beautifully coloured red and purple specimen tree which holds its colour well throughout the year.Acer ‘Crimson Sentry’ is a superb specimen tree which is suitable for small to medium sized gardens due to its broadly columnar habit. In spring, pretty yellow flowers that have a red tinge appear on the bare branches. The best feature of this Norway Maple is its outstanding display of leaf colour; new leaves emerge vivid red and are slightly sticky to the touch, they then mature to a rich burgundy before a final burst of orange, brown and red. The tree has exceptional resilience to urban pollution and can be kept in a large array of soils.

Acer October Glory

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red Canadian Maple TreeLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'October Glory'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/RedHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 10 years: 6m x 4m (Eventual height 15m)Special features: A reliable American specimen with spectacular autumn colours. Acer rubrum 'October Glory' is a dense round-headed tree with glossy green summer leaves which turn brilliant red in early autumn and are held for several weeks. This tree is best planted in neutral to acid soil and sheltered from strong winds to ensure the most vibrant autumn colours are produced. The 'October Glory' is a deciduous tree.

Acer Red Sunset

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red rubrum 'Franksred'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset'Soil: Medium to wet, well-drained soil. Slight preference for acid soil.Position: Full sun/partial shade.Flowering period/colour: March-April/ red Hardiness: Very hardy (even in severe winters)Eventual height/spread: 15m/ 10mSpecial features: A dramatic show of autumn leaf colour The 'Franksred', an American native, is one of the most desirable acer trees around and it truly deserves its name of 'red sunset' as it offers a plethora of red shades: its red stems, red flowers, red fruits, red-tinged new foliage and, of course, its stunning autumnal red leaves make for a sensational scarlet show. The 3 or 5 lobed leaves, which, once mature, are mid-green in colour, are finely serrated at their edges. New foliage has a red blush and in spring the leaves are accompanied by red flowers, which later become red fruits. The autumn colour is spectacular, with the leaves turning to blistering shades of red: the leaf colour is more prominent in more acidic soils.Eventually the 'Franksred' will grow to have a rounded-oval crown with densely-packed branches, making it a fantastic garden feature. This makes a wonderful specimen tree, but it also works well when planted alongside another strong specimen, like the Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii', as the habit of the two trees is similar, but the leaf colour is different and the two would contrast perfectly. 

Acer rubrum Sun Valley

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: Red mapleLatin Name: Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley'Soil: Medium to wet, well-drained soil. Slight preference for acid soil.Position: Full sun/partial shade. Flowering period/colour: March/redHardiness: Fully hardy in the severest European climates (to below -20°C).Height and spread in 20-50 years: 6m-10m/4.5m-7.5mSpecial features: Bright red autumn colour. Tolerates wet soil. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a fine, medium-sized maple tree that produces a blaze of red colour in autumn. No fruit is produced, which can be an advantage in areas where the usual winged maple fruit would spread around, and have to be cleared up. The species name ‘rubrum’ means red, and this tree does indeed produce a very striking show of red colour to brighten up any garden. The genus name ‘Acer’ indicates that this tree is a maple, and maple trees are well known as fine specimen trees. They have a leaf with a characteristic shape, as seen on the Canadian flag, and a statuestque figure. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a medium-sized variety, which is useful for locations of more restricted size. Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' is a male tree resulting from a cross between Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' and Acer rubrum 'Autum Flame'. It has a particulary symmetrical ovate crown. Average growth in good conditions takes it to 6.4m height in the first ten years, finally maturing to 10m.

Acer Summer Red

Red Maple Tree

Common Name: 'Summer Red'Latin Name: Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' ' The Acer rubrum 'Summer Red' differs from the majority of Acer rubrum trees as its beautiful crimson foliage appears in summer and not autumn. The bright red leaves turn yellow and crimson in autumn, making this an attractive tree for both the summer and autumn seasons.  This Acer tree is supplied in a 10 litre container suitable for planting all year round. The total height of this feathered tree is approximately 1.8-2.2m (6-7ft).

Cercidiphyllum Rotfuchs

Red Fox Katsura Tree

Common Name: Katsura Tree 'Red Fox'Latin Name: Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'Soil: Moist, well-drained soilPosition: Full sun or partial shadeHardiness: HardyEventual height/spread: 8m / 1.5mSpecial features: Stunning heart shaped leaves that change colour from spring to autumn This Katsura is the perfect choice for changing interest as its beautiful heart-shaped leaves change colour from spring through to autumn. New foliage emerges deep purple in spring and matures to a rich green-blue colour by summer. The larger summer leaves curl slightly inwards and have a marbled bronze overlay which glistens when the sun hits the top of the leaves. By autumn, the leaves glow yellow and gold before falling. Aside from the attractive foliage, the tree itself has a lovely narrow and upright habit and you can plant this tree as a lawn specimen or plant it for architectural purposes to add structure to your garden. The tree is said to look like the tail of a fox when mature, which gives it its common name 'Red Fox' (which is Rotfuchs in German). 

Ginkgo Autumn Gold

Maidenhair Tree

Common Name: Maidenhair TreeLatin Name: Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold'Soil: Any well-drained soilPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyFlowering period: SpringEventual height/spread: 15m/8mSpecial features: Healthy green leaves in spring and summer and a long-lasting golden yellow autumn leaf colour The 'Autumn Gold' is an outstanding variety of Ginkgo, which features a long-lasting golden autumn leaves that really brighten up your garden. The leaves have a highly distinguishable fan shape, which gives the tree the common name of the ‘Ducks Foot Tree’. The foliage is green in spring and summer; and it twists and curls to give the tree a unique silhouette when in leaf. The tree is fairly upright when young and develops a spreading habit as it matures. This Ginkgo makes a great feature tree, and its glowing seasonal foliage will make it a true autumnal asset to your garden.  

Liquidambar Aurea

Sweetgum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurea'Soil: Fertile, moist, well-drainedPosition: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 14m/7mSpecial features: Deeply incised leaves that emerge a rosy-yellow colour.The Liquidambar 'Aurea' is a fantastic variety of sweet gum and it is one of the best varieties for changing leaf colour. The leaves emerge as a rosy-yellow colour and, come summer, they turn to green with creamy speckles on them; come autumn, the leaves produce a final burst of red before falling. This tree is a slow-grower and it grows to have a broad, pyramidal habit. This tree develops a great sense of character with age, as its bark becomes marked with deep grooves.

Liquidambar Golden Sun

Sweetgum Tree

Common Name: Golden Sun Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Sun'Soil: moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 6m/3mSpecial features: Golden yellow new branches, adding winter interest The 'Golden Sun' is aptly named as it adds a real burst of sunshine to a winter garden: its new branches are golden yellow in colour, so they glow in a sleeping winter garden. This Sweet Gum also boasts a colourful show of foliage: new leaves emerge pale yellow, then mature to a steady green for summer and finally they turn to deep ruby red tones in autumn. The leaves are palmate, with 5 or 7 lobes, and tend to be some of the last leaves to fall before winter. This beautiful tree is more compact than some forms of Liquidambar and is therefore perfect for the smaller garden. It is fairly upright in habit and grows to have a dense, pyramidal shape. This is a delightful lawn specimen and looks great on its own, but if you want a planting partner then then something with a bold floral display, like the Syringa Vulgaris Katherine Havemeyer, looks great next to the ever-changing foliage of the 'Golden Sun'.

Liquidambar Lane Roberts

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunFlowering period/colour: May to June/Inconspicuous light green flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 20m/10mSpecial features: One of the best trees for autumn colourLiquidambar 'Lane Roberts' is the most reliable selection for producing a dazzling display of almost black crimson red autumn colours. Maple like leaves with toothed lobes. Comparatively smooth greyish brown bark compared to other liquidambar varieties. The flowers are insignificant light green and are sometimes followed by clusters of burr-like fruit.

Liquidambar Red Star

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: ‘Red Star’ Sweet GumLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua ‘Stared’Soil: Moist, well-drained, acid to neutral soil.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 14m/8mSpecial features: Star-shaped leaves that glow red in autumn The 'Red Star' grows to be a tall and mighty tree which is known for its deeply-cup, star-shaped leaves that are green in spring and summer. The distinct foliage produces an eye-catching display of red and orange colours before falling in autumn. This tree will become a great focal point for your garden, and it will become an autumnal asset with its burst of fiery seasonal colour.

Liquidambar styraciflua Thea

Sweet Gum Tree

Common Name: Sweet Gum TreeLatin Name: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'Soil: Moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soil. Dislikes shallow chalky soils.Position: Full sunHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 15m/10mSpecial features: Distinctive purple foliage colour in the autumn.The Liquidambar 'Thea' is a fantastic new variety of Liquidambar that has been introduced from the Netherlands. This tree is the perfect choice for larger gardens and is best loved for its outstanding autumn leaf colour: the star-shaped leaves are a healthy mid-green colour in spring and summer, but come autumn they dazzle with a highly distinctive deep purple colour. This deciduous broad-leaved tree will grow to have a pyramidal habit when mature and it can become a real focal point in a large garden.

Liriodendron tulipifera

Tulip Tree

Common Name: Tulip TreeLatin Name: Liriodendron tulipiferaSoil: Moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soilPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: July/Yellow-green tulip flowers banded with orange. (On mature trees)Hardiness: Fully hardyHeight and spread in 20 years: 14m/7mSpecial features: Foliage turns rich butter-yellow in autumn.Large superb saddle-shaped dark green foliage, turning bright yellow in autumn. In summer, when the tree is in full foliage, mature trees produce tulip-shaped, green flowers. A conical-shaped tree which lends itself to specimen planting in grass.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood Tree

Common Name: Dawn RedwoodLatin Name: Metasequoia glyptostroboidesSoil: Deep rich moist soil that is well drained.Position: Sunny sheltered siteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/ spread: 35m/10mSpecial features: Rich brown and gold autumnal tints. (Deciduous)Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a superb deciduous conifer, one of only a very small number of conifers that shed their leaves annually. They hold a wonderful conical shape and produce little competitive shade for smaller plants as they are tall and slim with sparse branches. The leaves are pretty and rather feathery looking and are composed of innumerable linear leaflets. The leaf colour is bright green until autumn when it fades to rich brown and gold autumnal tints. The trunk is coloured orange-brown which adds an interest in winter when the branches are bare.

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 Royal Burgundy

Flowering Cherry Tree

The 'Royal Burgundy' features showy shell-pink flowers that contrast beautifully with the wine-red leaves. A great choice for autumn colour and an ideal candidate for the smaller garden. Prunus 'Royal Burgundy' is a slightly less vigorous, purple-leaved version of the extremely popular Prunus 'Kanzan'. In spring, as fresh foliage emerges, candyfloss-pink, double flowers burst to life and hang in pendant clusters all over the tree. The exuberant flowers are truly eye-catching and they will add a delightful splash of colour to any spring garden. Spring also sees the arrival of the deep and rich wine-red leaves, which contrast beautifully with the pale pink flowers. The leaves initially hold a bronzed tint, but they soon mature to the bold red colour and hold that colour throughout summer. The ovate leaves are slightly serrated at their edges and are fairly large in size, making this a real statement tree.  The foliage retains its vivid colour over summer, but it produces a final burst of life in autumn when the leaves turn to blistering shades of scarlet before falling. This tree makes the perfect ornamental lawn specimen and it eventually grows to have an upright-spreading habit, resembling a vase’s shape. Due to its fairly compact eventual size, this is ideal for a sunny spot in a small garden. The ‘Royal Burgundy’ works well alongside the ‘Kanzan’ as the two trees both feature the showy spring flowers, but their contrasting leaf colour really stands out. Common Name: Flowering Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus 'Royal Burgundy'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April/Double shell pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyHeight/spread in 20 years: 4m x 3mSpecial features: Deep purple foliage all summer.

Prunus Schubert

Chokecherry Tree

Common Name: Choke Cherry TreeLatin Name: Prunus virginiana 'Schubert'Soil: Tolerates most soil typesPosition: Full sunFlowering period/colour: April to May/light pink flowersHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height/spread: 8m x 6mSpecial features: Young green foliage quickly changes to deep reddish-purple.Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' is a medium sized tree with with a conical habit. The Young green leaves quickly change to a deep reddish-purple colour. Light pink flowers in spring are later followed by short-lived dark red-purple fruit. 'Schubert' has a pyramidal habit and makes a fantastic specimen tree. An ideal choice for adding a splash of colour to your garden.

Sorbus Apricot Queen

Apricot Queen Rowan Tree

Common Name: Apricot Queen Rowan TreeLatin Name: Sorbus aucuparia 'Apricot Queen'Soil: Moist well drained soilsPosition: Full sun or partial shadeFlowering period/colour: April to May/WhiteHardiness: Fully hardyEventual height and spread: 10m/7mSpecial features: Attractive apricot coloured berries.Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' is an easy to grow tree with a neat and compact habit. The leaves are dark green, pinnate, 20cm long with 12 sharply toothed leaflets. The white flowers appear from April to May and are followed by attractive apricot coloured berries in the autumn. The yellow-orange berries contrast beautifully with the deep red autumn leaves. This hardy tree will tolerate a wide range of harsh conditions including heat, cold winds and pollution.