Acer buergeranum Trident Maple East China, Korea 4-7 metres Unusual flaky grey bark on a sturdy small tree with wide canopy. 3 lobed leaves turn gold flushed with red in autumn. Acer campbellii China, Indochina, Himalayas 4-9 m New foliage bronze red, autumn yellow to brilliant red, large leaves. Acer campestre Field Maple, Hedging Maple West Asia, Europe, Nth Africa 6-7m Excellent as a hedge or multi branching small tree, golden yellow in autumn, quick growing, hardy. Acer davidii Snake Bark Maple China 8-9 metres Elegant open growth with arching branches, attractive striped bark, amazing bright orange-red in autumn. Acer davidii Snake Bark Maple China 8-9 metres Wintergold Maple Golden bark with white snake bark markings. Acer ginnala Amur Maple Korea, Japan, Siberia, Amur Valley 3-7 metres Short trunk with spreading branches. Unusually long leaf for a maple, turning a brilliant reddish orange. Sun hardy, frost hardy. Acer japonicum Aconitifolium - Filicifolium Fern Leaf Maple Japan 5-7 metres Reaching branches give an attractive rounded outline. Large full moon shaped leaves, with outstanding autumn colour. Open broadly spreading small tree, large leaves deeply dissected, scarlet in autumn. Acer japonicum Vitifolium Full Moon Maple Japan 5-7 metres Reaching branches give an attractive rounded outline. Large full moon shaped leaves, with outstanding autumn colour. Large full leaf, startling autumn colour. Acer monspessulanum Montpellier Maple Mediterranean 4-6 metres Small shade tree, very hardy, suits dry stony sites. Smooth grey bark.
Acer negundo Box Elder Nth America 6-15 metres Fast growing, hardy excellent shade tree with rounded canopy. Mild root system. Pink Flamingo Negundo variety with variegated leaves pink-margined in spring. Japan, Korea, China 4 metres Ever popular small tree with many cultivars.. Prefers protection from afternoon sun. Japan, Korea, China 4 metres Atropurpureum Deep purple-red spring growth turning greenish in summer. Japan, Korea, China 4 metres Bloodgood True burgundy red leaf holding colour well. Japan, Korea, China 3-4 metres Butterfly Cream and green leaves turning pink in autumn. Open shape with small leaves. Japan, Korea, China 3-4 metres Nigrum A dark purple tree with light green winged seed. Japan, Korea, China Orido Nishiki 4-5 metres New growth bright pink, white & pink on green thru summer, Autumn orange. Japan, Korea, China 4 metres Osakazuki Usually red in spring then green in summer and brilliant red in autumn. Japan, Korea, China Red Pygmy 2 metres With fine strap-like leaves, maroon colouring.
Seiryu- autumn, summer Photo coming Japan, Korea, China 4 metres Sango Kaku, Coral bark Maple, Senkaki Bright red stems in winter. Outstanding colours in autumn, attractive spring growth, green in summer. Upright growth habit. Japan, Korea, China Scallopendrifolium rubrum 2 metres Purple-red strap-like leaves, yellow, orange and red in autumn. Japan, Korea, China Shindeshojo 2 metres Brilliant scarlet red new growth, bushy in shape, summer green, scarlet in Autumn. Japan, Korea, China Seiryu 4 metres The only upright tree form with finely dissected leaves (cutleaf).dainty foliage turns brilliant red in autumn, hardy, fast growing. Japan, Korea, China Taihai 4-5 metres Fine strap-like leaves, bright red in spring, green in summer then purplish red in autumn. atropurpureum dissectum Maple Reddish green foliage turning bright red in autumn. Small tree cascading to the ground. Requires protection from harsh afternoon sun. atropurpureum dissectum Ever Red Purple spring foliage and red-purple in summer with brilliant red in autumn. Photo coming Dissectum Double grafted Maple Viridis/Ever Red Both Viridis and Ever Red are grafted onto one weeper- quite spectacular. dissectum Crimson Queen Rich purple in spring, greening a little in summer, then brilliant red in autumn.
dissectum Hana matoi Red foliage with pink green and cream variegation. Then brilliant red in autumn. dissectum Inaba Shidare Deep purple red in spring, turning crimson in autumn. dissectum Orangeola Bright orange red new growth becoming greener with red overtones in summer. Fiery orange red in autumn. dissectum Viridis Bright green foliage turning orange in autumn. Small tree cascading to the ground. Requires protection from harsh afternoon sun. dissectum Waterfall Green foliage with a tightly cascading habit, foliage falling to the ground. Waterfall is a sun tolerant variety. Acer pentaphyllum China (extinct) 5-7 metres Striking, elegant small tree with 5 narrow lobes on the leaf, turning yellow to crimson in autumn. Acer platanoides Norway Maple 15-20 metres Large leaved elegant tree, fast growing and a good alternative to the London Plane Tree. Clear yellow autumn colour. Acer platanoides Crimson Sentry 6-8 metres Attractive purple-foliaged small tree with dense upright branches. Red burgundy in autumn. Narrow growth form. Acer platanoides Crimson King Deep red in spring, deep purple crimson in summer then orange crimson in autumn. Acer pseudoplatanus Sycamore Maple Central and southern Europe to 25 metres Large canopy, very hardy tree with burnt yellow colours in autumn. Acer pseudoplatanus Brilliantissimum Striking salmon pink spring foliage followed by variegated leaves cream on green.
Acer rubrum Red, Canadian Maple Canada, Nth America 10-12 metres Spectacular autumn reds, will tolerate wet soil, fast growing. Acer saccharinum Silver Maple North America 10-12 metres Lovely shade tree with silver under the leaves is a special sight in the breeze. Fast growing with autumn colours of yellow to shades of red. Acer saccharum Sugar Maple Nth America 12-15 metres Excellent shade tree with autumn colours yellow to orange to crimson. The source of maple syrup. Aesculus indica Indian Horse Chestnut India, Himalayas 15-20 metres Low branching spreading tree. Bronze-pink young leaves with upright white flowers. Hardy. Aesculus x carnea Red Horse Chestnut Germany 6-7 metres A striking tree, covered with large heads of erect panicles of dark pink flowers. Agonis flexuosa After Dark Western Australia 6 x 4 metres Burgundy to purple coloured leaves. Is suitable for a tub. Albizia julibrissin Silk Tree Persian to China, Japan 3-6 metres Soft fine foliage, pink powder puff flowers sit above foliage in summer. Fast growing with spreading crown. Lovely small shade tree. Alniphyllum fortunei Silverbell 8-10 metres Rare Pendulous clusters of white flowers tinged pink, bright red foliage in Autumn, large leaf. Amelanchier canadensis Sugar Plum, Shad tree, Serviceberry North America 3-5 metres Multi-stemmed small tree covered with upright sprays of small white flowers in spring, amazing autumn colour yellows to orange and reds.
Arbutus unedo Irish Strawberry Tree Mediterranean region, Ireland 3-4 metres Broad canopy, densely foliaged small tree. White flushed pink flowers like Lily of the Valley, followed by edible fleshy red fruits. Moderate growth rate. Wind tolerant, hardy. Asimina triloba Rare Paw Paw Cold Climate North America 6-8 metres -25deg C OK. Small edible fruits are 10-15cm and taste like banana. They follow reddish-brown flowers, glossy pointed leaves are up to 25cm long. Betula pendula Birch Silver deciduous tree, graceful slender white branches weeping to the ground. Betula dalecarlica Cutleaf Birch Sweden 10-15 metres Attractive delicate fine cutleaf. Betula papyrifera Paperbark Birch Nth America 12-15 metres Attractive papery bark peeling to orange-brown. Used for paper-making. Betula pendula Silver Birch Europe to Japan 8-15 metres White trunk with silver-green leaves. Slender, graceful foliage, catkins in spring. Light root system, plant in groups. Dislikes dry soil. Brachychyton discolor Lacebark Kurrajong NSW, Queensland 10-20 metres Glossy dark green leaves, pink flowers. Distinctive thick based trunk. Buddleia Butterfly Bush, Summer Lilac Western China, 3-5 metres Quick growth, hardy. Long sprays of fragrant mauve, white, pink or dk purple panicles of flowers. Prune to keep compact. Well known for attracting butterflies. Buddleia alternifolia Fountain Butterfly Bush China 2-3 metres Long arching branches, dense clusters of small rosy-mauve perfumed flowers along branches. Calocedrus decurrens Incense Cedar Nth and SW America 12-20+ metres Popular densely foliaged, multi-branching conifer with pendulous tips. Upright tree while young, spreading with age. Magnificent tree for large space.
Carpinus caroliniana American Hornbeam North America 8-10 metres Attractive full-shaped tree, width same as height. Orange to scarlet in autumn. Castanea sativa Sweet Chestnut Sth Europe, West Asia 12-15 metres Glossy large pointed leaves on a fast growing tree. Edible nuts are a delicacy. Catalpa bignonoides Indian Bean Tree Southeast USA 7-10 metres Rounded shape with large leaves and erect panicles of bell-shaped white flowers with yellow & purple smudge in the base. Hardy, wide spreading, multi branched. Cedrella sinensis Chinese Cedar, Toon China, SE Asia 8-10 metres Spectacular upright, narrow shaped tree. New growth rosy pink, dark green pinnate leaves in summer then orange to yellow in autumn. Tends to multi stem. Cedrus atlantica Atlantic, Atlas Cedar 15-30 metres Mountains of Morocco & Algeria Excellent specimen tree for large areas. Young trees pyramidal, with age becoming broader. Needle foliage is from bluish to green. Cedrus deodara Deodar, Himalayan Cedar Himalayas, Afghanistan to Nepal 10-15 metres (taller with age) Soft grey green pyramidal shade with slightly pendulous branch ends. Cephalotaxus harringtonia fastigiate Japanese Plum Yew China 3-4 metres Small tree with erect branches densely crowded into a column. Cercidiphyllum japonicum Katsura Tree China, Japan 10-12 metres (will continue to grow, so allow space) Elegant horizontal branch structure. Heart-shaped leaves on dense branching. Autumn colours start as yellow, orange, red and then turn bright pink. Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum Katsura Tree Magnificent weeping tree with heart-shaped leaves. This weeper will continue to grow in height and width with age. Magnificent autumn colour.
Cercis canadensis, Forest Pansy, American Redbud USA 3-5 metres Showy purple heart-shaped leaves turning yellow to orange in autumn. Mauve-pink clusters of flowers on bare stems early spring. Cercis siliquestrum Judas Tree Mediterranean, Asia 4-8 metres Spectacular clusters of rosy purple clusters of flowers on bare stems early spring. Heart shaped leaves. Multi-stemming to create a vase shaped small tree. Hardy. Chamaecytisus proliferus Tagasaste, Tree Lucerne Canary Islands to 5 metres Fast growing shrub or small tree. Dense with pruning, thrives in all situations, excellent fodder. Chimonanthus praecox Wintersweet, Allspice China 1-3 metres Fragrant yellow flowers, stained purple in centre, on bare (2 nd year) wood in winter. Yellow autumn foliage. Lance-shaped glossy green leaves. Compact shape. Cornus alba siberica Red Stem Dogwood East Asia 2-3 metres Bright red branches in winter, a vigorous shrub, attractive autumn foliage and creamy flowers. Cornus alternifolia Pagoda Dogwood Distinct layering of the branches resembling a pagoda which are covered in masses of small creamy white fragrant flowers. Cornus capitata Semi evergreen Himalayan Dogwood China, Himalayas 6metres Graceful dense upright growth. Cream bracts on flowers becoming pink before falling. Strawberry-like fruit. Cornus controversa Giant dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree Japan, China 12-15 metres Large tree with horizontal spreading branches in tiers. White flowers spread over the surface of the tiers. Red and purple in autumn.
Cornus florida Flowering Dogwood North-eastern USA 2-5 metres Startling autumn colour, white to pink bracts on flowers. Rounded bush like shape. Highly ornamental spreading tree. Cornus florida rubra Pink Flowering Dogwood As florida but with pink bracts on flowers. Cornus kousa + chinensis Dogwood Japan, Korea 5-6 metres Bronze crimson in autumn, covered in white flower bracts in summer. Cornus mas Cornelian Cherry Dogwood 6-8 metres Covered in flowers in winter with golden yellow blooms. Autumn colour is reds. Cornus sericea Gold Stem Dogwood Bright yellow stems in winter. In summer is covered with green foliage. Corylus avellana Hazelnut, Filbert Europe, Asia, Nth Africa 3-4 metres Attractive long yellow catkins in winter, followed by edible hazelnuts. Golden yellow foliage in autumn. Multistemmed unless pruned, roundish serrated leaves. Corylus contorta Crazy Filbert Europe, Asia, Africa 3 metres Yellow catkins (lambs tails) hang all over the tree in early spring. Produces edible hazelnuts. Twisted branches and leaves create a special centrepiece. Corylus contorta Standard Crazy Filbert Tall standard Contorted twisted branches grafted to either a tall 1.8 metre stem or a short 50cm stem. Bright yellow catkins followed by hazelnuts. Cotinus coggygria Smoke Bush Smoky appearance is created by large bunches of flowers held together with a smoky grey mesh of fine threads which then remain on the tree for months after the tiny flowers fall. A range of varieties with green, yellow or red leaf colour all finish the season with brilliant autumn colours. Grace Yellow, orange and reddish-purple leaves in autumn. Royal Purple Dark purplish-red foliage in summer. Cupressocuparis leylandii Castlewellan Gold 8-10 metres Young foliage gold maturing to green.
Cupressocuparis leylandii Naylors Blue 7-8 metres Pendulous growth habit with bluish foliage. Cupressocuparis leylandii, Leighton s Green 8-15 metres Dark green with grey sheen, excellent hedging or barrier plantings. Cupressus funebris Chinese Cypress 15-20 metres Large grey-green tree, elegant weeping foliage. Cupressus sempervirens Pencil Pine Mediterranean, Sth Europe 6-20 m Strongly narrow upright growth Hardy. Fast growing when young. Cydonia oblonga Quince Champion Bright yellow round to pear-shape fruit with a delightful aroma as it ripens. Used for preserves and is usually cooked, the flesh turning a reddish pink. Cytisus proliferus Tagasaste False Lucerne Tree 3-4 metres Grown as a screen which is covered with small white blooms in spring or as a fodder crop for horses or cattle. Eucommia ulmoides Gutta-Percha Tree China 12-15 metres Green in a drought! Hardy to -30 deg C. Broad crown, leaves to 15cm long. Not for damp soil. Autumn colours from gold to burgundy. All parts used medicinally by the Chinese. Fagus sylvatica Beech Tri Colour Leaves have pink margins with red-blotched with green. A most magnificent tree. Fagus sylvatica Purple/Copper Leaf Beech England, Europe 10-12 metres (20) Magnificent large full pyramidal-shaped tree with a rounded canopy. Trunk straight with smooth grey bark. Slow growing. Fagus sylvatica Beech Green All Beech can be trimmed to a hedge 2-3 England, Europe metres high or kept to old age in a large tub. Leaves shiny green, reddish brown in autumn.
Fagus sylvatica heterophylla Beech Cutleaf Green cutleaf or fern leaf beech. Fagus sylvatica pendula Purple Beech Strongly weeping purple-leaved tree which will continue to grow in height and width with age. Fagus sylvatica Zlatia Beech Golden Spectacular golden leaved variety. Rare. Feijoa Pineapple Guava Brazil, Argentina 2-3 metres Leathery, glossy green leaves with silver underside, flowers are crimson and white followed by edible fruit used for jams. Hardy with an open shape. Fig Black Genoa Large sized fig with dark skin and red flesh with a sweet flavour. Firmiana simplex Chinese Parasol Tree China, Asia, Japan 12-15 metres Impressive medium tree with very large maple-like leaves. Smooth green bark. Fraxinus excelsior Golden Ash Europe 10-12 metres Broad domed with full shape. Golden bark with black buds, leaves gold in summer, bright yellow in autumn Fraxinus excelsior pendula Standard Golden ash, grafted at 1.8 metres. Standard Fraxinus griffithii Ash Asia 3-5 metres White flowers late spring, very hardy, fast growing. Specimen or screen. Fraxinus raywoodii Claret Ash 12-15 metres Full shaped hardy medium tree. Burgundy in autumn.
Fraxinus velutina Desert Ash SW USA, Mexico 5-8 metres Excellent small shade tree with green leaves, branching same width as height of tree, very hardy in all situations. Ginkgo biloba Maiden Hair Tree Sth East china 9-12 metres (taller with age) Distinctive fan shaped leaves with a brilliant true yellow in autumn. Wind and pollution tolerant. Can be grown in a large tub. Ginkgo biloba Saratoga Maiden Hair Tree A rare form of ginkgo with a cut leaf. Sunburst Ruby Lace Gleditsia tricanthos Honey Locust Tree USA 8-10 metres Fern-like foliage. Tree structure is quite freeform, with no central trunk. Very hardy and dry tolerant. The following grafted varieties are thornless. Sunburst Bright yellow young foliage becoming lime green in summer, gold in autumn. Ruby Lace Dark red young foliage, bronzing in summer. Shademaster Deep green foliage, broad crowned, gold in autumn. Hamamelis virginiana Common Witch Hazel USA 2-4metre Spider-like perfumed yellow flowers, crinkled strap-like petals, clustered on bare branches in autumn. Golden in autumn. Prefers protection from midday sun. Koelreuteria paniculata Golden Rain Tree China, Korea, Japan 5-6metres Panicles of yellow flowers in summer. Spreading tree, young foliage red turning green, yellow in autumn. Laburnum anagyroides Golden Chain Tree Central and southern Europe 4-6 metres Dainty small tree with leaves shiny dark green above, pale and hairy below. Pendulous racemes of golden flowers. Laburnum x waterii Vossi Golden Chain Tree Similar to parent plant with longer racemes of yellow flowers. Two can be trained into an arch.
Lagerstroemia indica Crepe Myrtle China, Japan 2-5 metres Panicles of white, pink, purple, red, carmine flowers in summer. Small tree with attractive smooth pinkish and grey mottled bark. Responds to severe pruning to keep compact if required, otherwise is an open upright shape with a flat topped canopy when mature. Brilliant orange-red autumn colours. Laurus nobilis Bay Tree Mediterranean 2-4 metres, culinary herb, densely branched, leathery dark green leaves. Very slow- can grow taller over time. Liquidamber formosana Formosan Liquidamber China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Laos, Korea 8-9 metres Leaves have 3 lobes with same dramatic autumn colours as styraciflua. Straight trunk with greyish white bark. Liquidamber orientalis Oriental Liquidamber SWest Turkey 7-9 metres Attractive small leaves with 5 rounded lobes (not pointed).broad crown above trunk with reddish brown and thick fissured bark. Liquidamber styraciflua Sweet Gum Eastern USA 9-15 metres (30 metres) Superb conical tree with maple-like foliage with 5 lobes, brilliant autumn colours from yellow and orange to red and burgundy. Large root system. Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree Eastern USA 9-12 metres (taller with age) Quite large leaves, attractive yellow in autumn. Large fragrant single yellow flowers with orange base in spring. Magnolia- deciduous Ann Blooms in early spring with goblet shaped, large deep pinkish red flowers. Magnolia- deciduous Ballerina Compact bush, heavily branched with star shaped white flower. Magnolia- deciduous Galaxy 3 metres Showy upright shrub with large purple red blooms mid season. Magnolia- deciduous Ricki 2-3.5 metres Goblet shaped pink blooms. Magnolia- deciduous Purple Goblet shaped purplish blooms.
Magnolia grandiflora Little Gem Grows to approx 4 metres or 2-3 in a pot Smaller form of grandiflora. Brown underside of leaf. Large creamy white flowers. Magnolia grandiflora Kay Paris Grows to approx 4 metres or 2-3 in a pot An improved form of Little Gem, with thicker foliage, faster growth and fragrant flowers. Magnolia grandiflora Magnolia, Bull Bay Magnolia South east USA 7-12 metres Magnificent evergreen with large glossy leaves. Large perfumed creamy white goblet shaped flowers in summer. Slow growers with an upright shape. Magnolia grandiflora Exmouth 6-8 metres Upright growing with glossy green leaves which are brown underneath. Large showy fragrant creamy white blooms. Magnolia hybrid Black Tulip Magnificent, goblet shaped blooms in a stunning black-red colour, up to 15cm across. Small compact tree. Magnolia X soulangiana Tulip Magnolia Erect large flowers white to rose pink in spring before leaves emerge. Multi branched open tree. A range of different cultivars are available from time to time. Malus domestica Domestic Apple A range of different apple trees are available each year from winter onwards. Malus floribunda Malus ioensis Standard Malus spectabilis Standard Weepers cascade to the ground, whereas standards will branch Horizontally and above, making these an excellent choice for small gardens and courtyards. Malus floribunda Japanese Crab Apple Japan 3-6 metres Profuse red buds open to pink and white flowers in spring. Attractive shade tree with long arching branches. Fast growing Malus ioensis Plena American Crab Apple America 3-5 metres Profuse flowers semi double soft pink fragrant flowers in spring.
Rose Pink Rubra Green leaves and red flowers. [Purpurea Reddish leaves and red flowers. Plena Purpurea Malus spectabilis Chinese Crab apple China 3-5 metres Spectacular deep rose-red buds open to large semi double pink flowers Melia azedarach Cedar White Worldwide to 12 metres Fast growing, wind tolerant with a spreading shape. Pale lilac blue flowers in late spring followed by berries. Very hardy. Metasequoia glyptostroboides Dawn Redwood Central China 12-20 metres Magnificent and vigorous cone shaped deciduous conifer with feathery leaf and reddish brown bark, leaves turning pinky brown to gold in autumn. Horizontal branches. Thought to be extinct till 1941 Michelia figo Port Wine Magnolia SE China 2-3 metres Fragrant purple pink flowers. Dark green glossy leaves. Dense growth. Morus nigra Black Mulberry Asia 8-10 metres Popular sweet dark fruit in late spring. Dense wide crown, with deep green leaves. Wind tolerant, hardy and fast growing. Morus Mulberry Long pendulous branches sweep to the ground covered with large glossy green leaves. Edible fruit better for jam making. Nothofagus cunninghamii Myrtle, Tasmanian Beech Victoria, Tasmania 1.5-20 metres, small shiny rounded leaves, new foliage bronze. Straight trunked. Size depends on growing conditions. Nyssa sylvatica Tupelo East Nth America 6-9 metres Flame orange scarlet to purplish reds in Autumn. Needs moist site, fast growing, wind tolerant. Handsome tree with long horizontal branches. Nyssa sylvatica Autumn Cascades Strongly weeping tree, spectacular Autumn colour.
Olea europaea Olive Tree Mediterranean 4-7 metres Bluish green leathery leaves with silver undersides. Massed panicles of flowers followed by olives, which are processed before eating. Parrotia persica Persian Witch Hazel Iran, Azerbaijan 3-6 metres Brilliant scarlet, orange, yellow leaves in Autumn. Flowers small, bright red on bare stems in late winter. Open shaped, good small garden tree. Phellodendron amurense Amur Cork Tree Nth China 8-12 metres Glossy green leaves, yellow in Autumn. Corky pale grey bark. Handsome tree. Picea abies Norway Spruce 12-20 metres Europe. Fast and easily grown forming a pyramidal shape. Picea glauca albertiana Dwarf Alberta Spruce Canada 1-2 metres Forms a perfect compact pyramidal shape, requiring no pruning. Picea pungens Blue Spruce Western USA 6-9 metres (taller with age) Well known favourite. Blue green foliage, pyramidal shape with horizontal branches. Stiff sharp needle-like leaves. Slow growing Pinus halepensis Lone Pine, Aleppo Pine Middle East 12-20 metres Used as remembrance tree in memory of Gallipoli and the Battle of Lone Pine Ridge. Conical tree becoming rounded with age. Red brown scaly bark. Blue green shoots to bright green leaves 6-11cm long. Pinus pinea Stone Pine, Umbrella Pine Sth Europe, Turkey 15-20 metres Flat topped conifer above a clear trunk, edible pine nuts. Reddish grey rough bark. Drought tolerant. Pinus radiata Radiata Pine, Monterey Pine California and islands off Mexico to 30 metres Tall tree with straight trunk and irregular open canopy. Used for timber production. Pistacia chinensis Chinese Pistachio China, Taiwan, Philippines 5-9 metres Spectacular autumn colours of reds and oranges. Popular small shade tree. Very hardy, fast growing, wind tolerant, mild root system.
Pittosporum eugenoides tarata Tarata New Zealand 6-9 metres Attractive small tree, usually trimmed to hedge, creamy green-margined foliage, pyramidal shape, fast growing and hardy. Pittosporum tenuifolium Silver Sheen Species worldwide 2-4 metres Dense foliage, especially with trimming. Good used as a screen or hedge. Untrimmed specimens show off dark stems. Platanus acerifolia x hispanica London Plane Hybrid 15-20 metres Rounded full-shaped tree. Attractive grey brown mottled bark. Fast growing, very hardy. Large bright green leaves turning gold in autumn. Platanus orientalis Cutleaf Oriental Plane SE Europe to Western Asia 9-15 metres Large spreading tree with attractive mottled bark. Large leaves deeply lobed, gold in autumn. Wind tolerant and fast growing. Populus nigra italica Lombardy Poplar Europe, Nth Africa, Asia to 25 m Wind tolerant, fast growing, tall slim tree with extensive root system, excellent for screening on farms, driveways, avenue plantings, impressive gold in autumn. Populus simonii Simons Poplar Nth West China 15-20 metres Full shape narrowing to crown, pendulous branch tips, fast growing, hardy. Glossy leaves Populus yunnanensis Yunnan Poplar China 10-15 metres Full shape, branch tips are red creating a colourful outline in winter. Resistant to poplar rust. Hardy Prunus armeniaca Apricot Moorepark Lovely tree with pretty spring blossom followed by sweet juicy fruit which ripens November to January. We often have other varieties as well. Prunus avium Cherry Lapins Large sweet dark red cherries which are grown to resist splitting. This tree is suited to the home garden as it is self fertile. Early variety ripening in December. Stella As for Lapins. Stella is a mid to late season variety.
Prunus dulcis Flowering Almond Small open tree in an upright vase shape. Colbrunni Spectacular crimson red to scarlet flowers, heavily petalled double. Prunus dulcis Almond Self Pollinating Kernels are large, broad, full and oval in shape with a papershell. These almonds are sweet to eat and mature mid season. Anzac Golden Queen Prunus laurocerasus Cherry Laurel Europe 3-5 metres Small tree or prune to a shrub/hedge, racemes of creamy white flowers in spring. Lustrous deep green leaves. Prunus lusitanica Portuguese Laurel Iberian peninsula 3-5 metres Large glossy deep green leaves, spectacular racemes of cream flowers. Prunus persica Fruiting Peach Anzac Small to medium tree producing sweet and tasty fruits early in the season December-January. Golden Queen Firm, juicy flesh on a cling stone, heavy cropper. Medium sized yellow fruit, popular for the home garden. Late variety. Prunus persica Flowering Peach Grows 3-4 metres Large flowers on a vase shaped tree, dark green toothed leaves, yellow green in autumn. Alboplena Double white flowers. Versicolour Flowers are red or white or red and white, creating quite a spectacular tree. Magnifica Dark pink flowers. Prunus pissardi nigra Flowering Plum Same as blireana, but flowers are a single pink. Prunus pissardi x blireana Double Flowering Plum 4-5 metres Reddish purple leaves, purplish green in summer. Spectacular double mauve pink flowers in spring. Very showy. Prunus Standard Cherry Standard Mt Fuji Covered in double white flowers in spring and colourful autumn foliage. As a standard the branches do not weep, they are horizontal making this special tree a perfect shade tree for a small yard or a courtyard.
Prunus Cherry Cheales Abundant double pink flowers in spring. A real show off. Prunus Cherry Snofozan Strongly weeping tree covered in a profusion of cascading white spring blossom. Pseudocydonia sinensis Flowering Chinese Quince Eastern China 4-5 metres Small tree with attractive dappled bark, vivid autumn colour, pink flowers followed by aromatic fruit. Punica granatum Pomegranate Highly decorative small tree 3-4 metres tall with attractive glossy green foliage, large showy red flowers and fruits. Pyrus calleryana SE China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan range of shapes among varieties Glossy green leaves turn shades of red to purple burgundy in autumn. Spectacular white blossom in spring. Varieties- Bradford 10 x 8 metres Upright conical form, flowering heavily in spring, dark red autumn colour. Moderate to fast growth. Pyrus calleryana SE China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan range of shapes among varieties Glossy green leaves turn shades of red to purple burgundy in autumn. Spectacular white blossom in spring. Varieties- Winterglo 8 x 7 metres Short deciduous period with leaves lasting into winter and new growth not long after. Pyrus calleryana SE China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan range of shapes among varieties Glossy green leaves turn shades of red to purple burgundy in autumn. Spectacular white blossom in spring. Varieties- Cleveland Select 10 x 4 metres Narrow pyramidal shape reddish orange to purple in autumn.
Pyrus calleryana SE China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan range of shapes among varieties Glossy green leaves turn shades of red to purple burgundy in autumn. Spectacular white blossom in spring. Varieties- Red Spire A narrow growing form of ornamental pear. Bright reddish foliage in autumn and beautiful show of white spring blossom. Pyrus calleryana SE China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan range of shapes among varieties Glossy green leaves turn shades of red to purple burgundy in autumn. Spectacular white blossom in spring. Varieties- 10 x 2 metres Capital A narrow upright form, an excellent choice for compact areas. Pyrus ussuriensis Manchurian pear NE China, Korea, Nth Japan 9 high x 7 metres Abundant small white flowers in spring,. Glossy foliage turning red to burgundy in autumn. Hardy. Tree has a broad canopy. Quercus accutiussima Sawtooth Oak Japan, China and Korea Pyramidal shape when young and acorns with frilled caps. Alternate glossy oblong leaves with many fine serrations. Quercus bicolour Swamp White Oak SE Canada, East USA 20 metres Shallowly lobed leaves, upward reaching branches, bark pale grey with thick blackish-grey ridges. Quercus canariensis Algerian Oak Nth Africa, Sth Portugal, Spain to 20 metres Fast growing, large leaves have shallow lobes, hardy in clay soils. Quercus castaneifolia Semi evergreen Chestnut Leaf Oak Caucasus, Iran, Algeria to 25 metres Long dark green leaves serrated, yellow in autumn. Broadly domed crown. Quercus cerris Turkey Oak South Europe, Middle East 25 metres Large, fast growing, slender crown when young, broadening with age. Leaves with shallow lobes and coarsely toothed. Bark dull grey with rough fissures. Quercus coccinea Scarlet Oak East & central USA to 15 metres Intense scarlet in autumn, wide spreading branches, shiny dark green leaves with deep lobes, similar to Pin Oak, but does drop leaves in autumn.
Quercus lobata Valley oak, White Oak North America 12-20 metres -taller with age to 30 metres Magnificent, graceful tree with randomly spreading branches. The leaves are twice as long as wide with rounded lobes, paler underneath. Hot summers and cold winters OK, does require moisture all year. Largest of the Nth American Oaks. Quercus macrocarpa Big Leaf Oak America 20 metres Fast growing, very large leaves. Quercus palustris Pin Oak Canada, Eastern USA, to 20 metres Fast growing, wind tolerant, pyramidal shape, deeply lobed leaves turning bright reds in autumn. Fibrous roots suitable for small gardens, tolerates dry conditions. Dead leaves can remain on tree till spring. Quercus robur English Oak Europe, W Asia, Nth Africa 20 metres Long-lived, pale grey bark, Shallow lobes on leaves which turn gold in autumn. Quercus robur fastigata Columnar English Oak Upright columnar growth habit. Quercus rubra Red Oak Canada to Texas 20 metres Large leaves with shallow lobes, turning brilliant red in autumn. Broad canopy with horizontal branches. Smooth grey bark. Quercus suber Cork Oak Sth Europe, Nth Africa to 15 metres Wide spreading tree, with thick rugged bark source of cork. Shiny green leaves toothed. Rhododendron varieties From 1 to 6 metres Valued for their masses of colourful flowers, large glossy dark green leaves. Generally a variety to suit almost any situation.
Robinia pseudoacacia Mop Top Standard Well known as a rounded ball of foliage on a strong trunk. Hard pruning can occur yearly or let the head increase each year. Lace Lady Mop Contorted branches give this tree the wow factor. Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia USA 10-12 metres Bright golden foliage. Thornless. Robinia pseudoacacia Casque rouge A beautiful specimen tree, with an open canopy, growing 8-10 metres. Attractive display of pendulous racemes of lilac-pink flowers in late spring. Robinia pseudoacacia Bella Rosa As for Casque Rouge only displays of soft pink flowers. Robinia pseudoacacia Tortuosa USA 8-10 metres Unusual twisted branches creating an attractive small tree. Excellent tree for a pot. Elegant, compact and tough. Robinia pseudoacacia bessoniana USA to 10 metres Lovely small shade tree with rounded canopy. Thornless when grafted. Racemes of creamy white flowers in summer. Salix babylonica Willow Nth China 10-12 metres Attractive tree with long upright stems becoming pendulous branches with long leaves tapering to a point. Salix matsudana Tortured, Twisted Willow Nth China and Korea 5-8 metres can be taller with age Ornamental with twisted branches and weeping foliage, good for screening, wind tolerant, tolerant of waterlogging, fast growing. Sapium sebifera Chinese Tallowwood China, Japan 5-8 metres Excellent autumn foliage, with leaves turning orange to a deep red. Attractive small shade tree with a rounded canopy, fast growing, wind tolerant.
Schinus molle, Peppercorn Tree Sth America 6-12 metres Attractive fine-leafs on pendulous branches, fast growing, attractive clusters of tiny aromatic red berries. Wind tolerant.. Drought hardy. Sequoia sempervirens Coast redwood Oregon, California to 25 m in 20 yrs Tallest tree in the world, with a conical shape, soft fern-like foliage. Bark is reddish brown and deeply ridged. Sequoiadendron giganteum Giant Redwood, Big Tree Sierra Nevada foothills, 20m in 20yrs to 85 metres Very large tree with a conical shape. Thick reddish brown bark, compressed typical conifer leaves. Sophora japonica Pagoda Tree China, Korea, Japan 10-15 metres Attractive shade tree with bright green leaves of 16 leaflets. Long panicles of fragrant creamy white flowers in summer. Green bark. Hardy. Sophora japonica Japanese Pagoda Tree Spectacular weeping tree with green bark and branches cascading to the ground. The internal space within the canopy increases in size each year as the inside branches die off allowing for the next outside shoot to grow. Fast growth. Sophora tetraptera Kowhai New Zealand, Chile 5-10 metres Tiny round leaves on a lightly foliaged upright tree create a stunning centrepiece in the garden. Racemes of golden yellow flowers in spring. Sorbus aucuparia Mountain Ash, Rowan Tree Nth Europe, Asia 7-10 metres Showy, hardy and fast growing small tree with dark green pinnate leaves which turn orange to red in autumn. Ornamental edible berries. Believed to be good luck planted at front gate. Styrax japonica Japanese Snowbell Tree Japan 3-5 metres Lightly branched small tree, pendulous clusters of bell shaped small white flowers hang below the branches.
Styrax japonica 5-7 metres Emerald Pagoda Large shiny leaves, with perfumed pendulous flowers. Styrax obassia Fragrant Snowbell Japan 6-8 metres Beautiful tree with large rounded leaves, up to 20cm across, scented clusters of bell shaped flowers hang below the branches spring/summer. Syringa vulgaris Lilacs Europe 1-4 metre Popular cool climate shrub. Many cultivars with fragrant upright panicles of flowers white, pink, lilac, purple, blue, both single and double flowers. Longlived, hardy. Syringa x persica Persian Lilac Asia 2-3 metres Blooms heavily with fragrant lilac flowers in spring on a dense, rounded small tree. Thuja occidentalis smaragd Smaragd Nth America 2 metres Perfect pyramidal conical shape with no pruning. Bright green foliage. Slow growing. Tilia cordata Small Leaf Linden Europe from UK to Russia 10-12 metres (in cultivation, taller in ideal conditions) Magnificent broad canopied tree, dark green leaves yellow in autumn. Clusters of fragrant cream flowers in summer. Single trunk with silvery grey bark. Hardy. Ulmus americana American Elm, White Elm Nth America to 20 metres Impressive tree growing in a vase shape. Leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. Fast growing. Ulmus glabra lutescens Golden Elm Europe, Nth + West Asia 8-12 metres Lovely lemon foliage in spring foliage becoming a striking gold in autumn. Full shaped tree, wind tolerant, fast growing, waterlogging OK, drought OK. Ulmus minor variegata Silver Elm Attractive tree with green leaves densely mottled with white. Soft open canopy. Ulmus parvifolia Elm Chinese China, Korea, Formosa, Japan 8-10 metres Short deciduous period, graceful open spreading shape with long horizontal branches, attractive mottled bark, no suckering, very hardy. Small leaves are serrated and glossy. Fast growing and wind tolerant.
Ulmus parvifolia Frosty or Standard Leaves are frosted on the edges with silver white. This is not a weeping tree, as the branches only come to the horizontal, with the rest of the structure above the graft which is at 1.9 metres. Excellent for shade over a small courtyard. camperdownii Elm Large leafed tree with dense spreading crown of weeping branches. Branches have an interesting zigzagging shape. Standard Ulmus procera English Elm England 15-20 metres Full broad canopied tree. Viburnum opulus sterile Snowball Tree, Guelder Rose Siberia, Algeria to 4 metres Full large shrub with vine-like leaves, large showy snowball shaped white flowers in spring, foliage bright reds in autumn. Vitex agnus castus Chaste Tree 3-5 metres unless pruned to shape From Mediterranean. Fine lacy green leaves with bright blue flower panicles in summer. Weigela florida East Asia 3 metres Showy shrub, pendulous branches covered with funnel shaped flowers in a range of pinks to white and red spring to summer. Zelkova serrata Japanese Elm Japan, Taiwan, East China 7-10 metres Attractive open tree with wide spreading vase shaped canopy. Bark flakes to reveal interesting patterns and colours. Gold to russet in autumn. Excellent smallish shade tree. Zelkova serrata Kiwi Sunset 6-8 metres As above with golden highlights and edges on the leaves.