TREES The trees listed below are available as bare-root and/or rootballed from November to March. Many of these varieties are offered in containers for year-round planting. Please ask for details. Key to sizes: S = up to 6m M = up to 10m L = up to 20m VL = 20m and beyond PLANT NAME ULTIMATE SEASON OF DESCRIPTION (Flower. Foliage) HEIGHT INTEREST ACER campestre (Field Maple) Acer campestre M-L Autumn Light green leaves, clear-yellow in autumn Acer campestre 'Elsrijk' M Autumn Rounded crown. Light green leaves, yellow in autumn Acer campestre 'Huiber's Elegant' M Autumn Densely branched, uniform, pyramidal habit. Ideal for street planting Acer campestre 'Lienco' M Autumn Densely branched, broad, upright habit. Very healthy grower Acer campestre 'Nanum' S Autumn Naturally forms a compact, rounded head with smaller leaves Acer campestre 'Queen Elizabeth' M-L Autumn Fast growing with larger, darker leaves and narrow, upright crown Acer campestre 'Royal Ruby' S-M Spr & Aut Purplish-red spring growth ACER (Snakebark Maple) Acer capillipes S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Orange/red autumn colour Acer davidii S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Yellow/orange autumn colour Acer davidii 'George Forrest' S-M A.Y.R Green/red/white, striated bark. Yellow/orange autumn colour Acer davidii 'Serpentine' S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Yellow/orange autumn colour Acer grosseri var. hersii S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Red autumn colour Acer pensylvanicum S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Orange/yellow autumn colour Acer rufinerve S-M A.Y.R Green/white, striated bark. Yellow autumn colour ACER cappadocicum Acer cappadocicum M-L Spr & Aut Large leaves turn rich yellow in autumn Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' M Spr & Aut Young leaves red turning a golden-yellow Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' M-L Spr & Aut Young leaves blood-red ACER x freemanii Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' (syn. 'Jeffersred') M-L Spr to Aut Upright habit. Brilliant autumn colour Acer x freemanii 'Armstrong' M-L Spr to Aut Columnar habit. Light green leaves turn beautiful deep orange in autumn Acer x freemanii 'Celzam' (syn. 'Celebration') M-L Spr to Aut Conical crown. Dark green leaves turn vivid red and yellow in autumn ACER ginnala (Amur Maple) Acer ginnala S-M Autumn Brilliant autumn colour ACER griseum (Paperbark Maple) Acer griseum S-M A.Y.R Cinnamon-coloured bark. Brilliant autumn colour
ACER negundo (Box Elder) Acer negundo M-L Spr/Sum Bright green young shoots Acer negundo 'Elegans' M-L Spr/Sum Bright yellow margin Acer negundo 'Flamingo' M-L Spr/Sum Soft-pink margin turning white Acer negundo 'Variegata' M-L Spr/Sum Broad white margin ACER platanoides (Norway Maple) Acer platanoides L Spr & Aut Yellow flowers on bare stems. Green leaves. Yellow autumn colour Acer platanoides 'Cleveland' M Spr & Aut Upright habit with dark green leaves Acer platanoides 'Columnare' M-L Spr & Aut Erect, columnar habit Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' L Spr to Aut Deep crimson-purple leaves Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' M-L Spr to Aut Reddish-purple leaves. Narrow, conical crown broadens with age Acer platanoides 'Deborah' L Spr to Aut Young leaves red turning dark green. Autumn colour Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' M-L Spr to Aut Green leaves with broad creamy-white margin Acer platanoides 'Emerald Queen' L Spr to Aut Orange-red young leaves turn dark green Acer platanoides 'Farlake's Green' M-L Spr to Aut Rounded crown. Dark green foliage, yellow in autumn. Olive-green bark. Acer platanoides 'Globosum' S Spr to Aut Clear green leaves. Mop head. Autumn colour Acer platanoides 'Olmsted' M-L Spr to Aut Slow grower. Erect, columnar habit. Ultimately narrower than 'Columnare' Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' L Spr to Aut Deep maroon-purple leaves ACER pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) Acer pseudoplatanus L Spr & Aut A large tree for exposed situations Acer pseudoplatanus 'Atropurpureum' L Spr to Aut Dark green leaves with purple reverse Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' S Spr to Aut Mop head. Pink/bronze/green shades Acer pseudoplatanus 'Erectum' L Spr to Aut Dark green leaves, yellow in autumn Acer pseudoplatanus 'Leopoldii' L Spr to Aut Green leaves marbled light yellow. Pink-tinged new growth Acer pseudoplatanus 'Negenia' L Spr to Aut Conical habit. Dark green, red-stalked leaves Acer pseudoplatanus 'Rotterdam' L Spr to Aut Uniform, pyramidal crown. Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn Acer pseudoplatanus 'Simon-Louis Freres' S-M Spr to Aut Young growth pink maturing to green and white streaks Acer pseudoplatanus 'Worleei' L Spr to Aut Soft-yellow leaves turn gold then green ACER rubrum (Red Maple) Acer rubrum M-L Spr & Aut Deep green leaves turn scarlet and orange shades in autumn Acer rubrum 'Autumn Flame' M Spr & Aut Compact habit. Rich orange and red shades earlier in autumn than others Acer rubrum 'Frank's Red' (syn. 'Red Sunset') M Spr & Aut Compact habit. Larger leaves emphasise the rich autumn colours Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' S-M Spr & Aut Columnar habit. Rich autumn colour ACER saccharinum (Silver Maple) Acer saccharinum L Spr to Aut Deeply-cut leaves with silver reverse. Autumn colour Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum' L Spr to Aut Very deeply-cut leaves with silver reverse. Yellow autumn colour Acer saccharinum 'Pyramidale' L Spr to Aut Upright habit. Deeply-cut leaves with silver reverse. Autumn colour
AESCULUS (Chestnut) Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' M-L Spring Deep red flowers. Dark green leaves Aesculus flava (Sweet Buckeye) M-L Spr & Aut Creamy-yellow flowers. Yellow/orange autumn colour Aesculus hippocastanum VL Spring Large, white flower panicles. Large leaves. Sticky brown buds Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumanii' L Spring Double white flowers. Does not produce conkers Aesculus indica L Spr & Aut Large, pink-flushed flowers. Yellow/orange autumn colour Aesculus parviflora S Spr & Aut Bushy habit. Young leaves bronze, yellow in autumn. Long, white flowers AILANTHUS (Tree of Heaven) Ailanthus altissima L Spr to Aut Large, ash-like leaves ALNUS (Alder) Alnus cordata (Italian) L Spring Bright, glossy green leaves Alnus glutinosa (Common) L Spring Yellow catkins Alnus glutinosa 'Laciniata' M Spring Yellow catkins. Deeply-cut leaves Alnus incana (Grey) M-L Spring Yellow/red catkins. Grey reverse to leaves Alnus incana 'Aurea' M-L Spring Yellow/red catkins. Yellow foliage Alnus rubra (red) M-L Spring Reddish catkins. Young stems reddish Alnus x spaethii M-L Spr & Aut Reddish-yellow. Conical habit, autumn colour AMELANCHIER (June Berry) Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' S-M Spr & Aut White flowers. New growth copper-red. Autumn colour Amelanchier 'Ballerina' S Spr & Aut Large white flowers in profusion. Bronze leaves when young Amelanchier canadensis S Spr & Aut White flowers. Brilliant autumn colour. Suckering habit Amelanchier lamarckii S Spr & Aut White flowers. New growth copper-red. Brilliant autumn colour BETULA (Birch) Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' M-L A.Y.R Large, glossy leaves. Orange-brown, pink and cream peeling bark Betula albosinensis var. septentrionalis M-L A.Y.R Glossy green leaves. Coppery-pink peeling bark Betula ermanii M-L A.Y.R Bright green leaves. Creamy-white and pink bark Betula ermanii 'Blush' M A.Y.R Fresh green leaves, yellow in autumn. Creamy, pink-tinged peeling bark Betula ermanii 'Holland' M-L A.Y.R Dark green leaves emerge early. Creamy, reddish-pink peeling bark Betula nigra (River Birch) M A.Y.R Pinkish-orange, peeling bark Betula nigra 'Heritage' M A.Y.R Creamy/light-brown, peeling bark Betula papyrifera (Paper Birch) M-L A.Y.R White, papery, peeling bark. Yellow autumn colour Betula pendula (Silver Birch) M-L A.Y.R Silvery bark. Yellow autumn colour Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' (Swedish Birch) M A.Y.R Drooping branches, cut leaves Betula pendula 'Fastigiata' M A.Y.R Columnar habit Betula pendula 'Golden Beauty' M A.Y.R Columnar habit. Golden foliage turns lime-green with age. Betula pendula 'Purpurea' M A.Y.R Purple-leaved form turning dark green in autumn Betula pendula 'Tristis' M A.Y.R Narrow habit, graceful pendulous branches Betula pendula 'Youngii' S A.Y.R Dome-shaped, weeping habit
Betula pendula 'Zwister's Glorie' M A.Y.R Vigorous form with straight, narrow crown. Attractive grey-white bark Betula pubescens M-L A.Y.R Downy, diamond-shaped leaves. Greyish-white, peeling park Betula utilis jacquemontii (Himalayan Birch) M-L A.Y.R Dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. Gleaming white, peeling bark Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos' M-L A.Y.R Dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. Gleaming white, peeling bark CARPINUS (Hornbeam) Carpinus betulus L Spr & Aut Hop-like fruit, yellow autumn colour Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' M-L Spr & Aut Narrow young form, broadening with age Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' M-L Spr & Aut Narrow habit maintained CASTANEA (Sweet Chestnut) Castanea sativa VL Sum/Aut Yellow-green catkins. Glossy, green leaves Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' VL Sum/Aut Glossy, green leaves with creamy-white margin CATALPA (Indian Bean Tree) Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' M Spr to Aut White flowers, yellow and purple markings. Large, soft-yellow leaves Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' S Spr to Aut Small, mop-head of green-yellow leaves Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' M Spr to Aut Young leaves dark purple becoming dark green CERCIDYPHYLLUM Cercidyphyllum japonicum S-M Spr & Aut Yellowy-pink autumn foliage with aroma of burnt sugar CERCIS (Redbud/Judas Tree) Cercis canadensis (Redbud) S-M Spring Rosy-pink flowers. Large, heart-shaped green leaves Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' S Spr to Aut Rosy-pink flowers. Large, heart-shaped, deep red-purple leaves Cercis siliquastrum S-M Spring Magenta flowers followed by purple-tinged seed pods CORYLUS (Turkish Hazel) Corylus colurna M Spr & Aut/Win Yellow-green catkins. Golden-yellow autumn foliage. Corky bark COTONEASTER Cotoneaster hybridus 'Pendulus' M Spr & Aut/Win Yellow-green catkins. Golden-yellow autumn foliage Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' M Spr & Aut/Win Yellow-green catkins. Golden-yellow autumn foliage CRATAEGUS (Thorn) Crataegus crus-galli (Cockspur Thorn) S Spr to Aut White flowers. Glossy, green leaves. Red fruits Crataegus x grignonensis S Spr to Aut Large, leathery green leaves. White flowers. Glossy, red-brown fruit Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' S Spring Bright red, white-centred flowers Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' S Spring Double, scarlet flowers Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' S Spring Double, white flowers Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Plena' S Spring Double, rose-pink flowers Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrierei' S Spr to Win White flowers. Glossy, green leaves. Orange-red fruits Crataegus monogyna S Spring Fragrant, white flowers. Red fruits Crataegus monogyna 'Compacta' S Spring Dense, compact, rounded crown. Fragrant white flowers Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' S Spring Columnar habit. Dark green leaves. White flowers then small red fruits Crataegus x mordenensis 'Toba' S Spring Double white, pink-tinged flowers ageing pink
Crataegus prunifolia S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Rich autumn colour. Scarlet-red fruits Crataegus prunifolia 'Splendens' S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Rich autumn colour. Bright red fruits DAVIDIA (Pocket-Handerchief Tree) Davidia involucrata M-L Spring Dark brown flower head hangs between two large white bracts ELAEAGNUS Elaeagnus commutata 'Zempin' S Spr to Aut Shining silver foliage. Small, strongly scented flowers. Small, silver fruit EUCALYPTUS (Gum Tree) Eucalyptus coccifera M-L A.Y.R Blue, willow-like adult foliage. Grey/white bark. Peppermint scented Eucalyptus glaucescens M-L A.Y.R Blue/white leaves tinged-pink. Green bark matures silvery-white Eucalyptus gunnii M-L A.Y.R Silver-blue leaves. Flaking, cream/grey marbled bark Eucalyptus parvifolia M-L A.Y.R Small, blue juvenile leaves. Smooth, grey, peeling bark Eucalyptus perriniana M-L A.Y.R Cream flowers. Circular, blue-grey leaves Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. niphophila M-L A.Y.R Grey, green & cream, python-like trunk. Large, grey-green leaves EUONYMUS Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' S Autumn Rich autumn colour. Pinkish-red fruits in profusion FAGUS (Beech) Fagus sylvatica VL A.Y.R Rich golden-copper in autumn Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea (syn.'riversii') VL A.Y.R Dark purple leaves. Good autumn colour Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia' L A.Y.R Deeply-cut, green leaves Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' L A.Y.R Columnar habit Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' M-L A.Y.R Columnar habit. Bright yellow young leaves Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' M-L A.Y.R Columnar habit. Purple leaves Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' L A.Y.R Weeping habit Fagus sylvatica Purpurea Group (syn. 'Atropunicea') VL A.Y.R Purple-brown leaves maturing to a greenish-bronze Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Pendula' S A.Y.R Weeping habit. Dark purple leaves Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' L A.Y.R Soft-yellow leaves, turning green FRAXINUS (Ash) Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple' M Autumn Dark green leaves, purple in autumn Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Applause' M Autumn Broad, compact crown. Dark green leaves, wine-red in autumn. Fruitless Fraxinus americana 'Skyline' M-L Autumn Columnar when young, broadening with age. Orange-red autumn foliage Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' (Claret Ash) M Autumn Bright green leaves, purple in autumn Fraxinus excelsior L Autumn Black buds Fraxinus excelsior 'Altena' L Autumn Upright habit Fraxinus excelsior 'Atlas' L Autumn Straight stemmed with pyramidal crown. Dark green leaves. Fraxinus excelsior 'Diversifolia' M-L Autumn Vigorous form with toothed, entire leaves Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' (Golden Ash) L Spr & Aut Golden-yellow young shoots and autumn colour Fraxinus excelsior 'Pendula' M Autumn Wide-spreading, weeping habit Fraxinus excelsior 'Westhof's Glory' L Autumn Selected form of Common Ash with uniform habit
Fraxinus ornus (Manna Ash) M Spring Masses of flowers, wing-shaped fruits Fraxinus ornus 'Arie Peters' M Spring White flowers. Dark green leaves, yellow in autumn Fraxinus ornus 'Meczek' S Spring Compact, mop head. White flowers Fraxinus ornus 'Obelisk' M Spring White flowers. Upright, columnar habit Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit' M Autumn Glossy, green leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn GINKGO (Maidenhair Tree) Ginkgo biloba L Autumn Fan-shaped leaves turn clear-yellow in autumn Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' L Autumn Fan-shaped leaves, clear-yellow in autumn. Narrow, columnar habit GLEDITSIA (Honey Locust) Gleditsia inermis M Spr to Aut Frond-like, green leaves. Thornless Gleditsia triacanthos 'Ruby Lace' S-M Spr to Aut Young leaves deep bronze-red Gleditsia triacanthos 'Skyline' M Spr to Aut Reddish-brown young foliage turns grey-green. Thornless Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' M Spr to Aut Young leaves bright yellow becoming yellow-green. Thornless HALESIA (Snowdrop Tree) Halesia carolina S Spring White, bell-shaped flowers Halesia monticola S Spring Large "snowdrop-like" flowers. Green, winged fruits JUGLANS (Walnut) Juglans nigra (Black Walnut) VL Spr to Aut Large leaves and fruit. Fast growing Juglans regia (Common Walnut) L Spr to Aut Rounded head. Slow growing KOELREUTERIA (Pride of India) Koelreuteria paniculata M-L Summer Large yellow flower panicles. Large, pinnate leaves, yellow in autumn LABURNUM (Golden Rain) Laburnum anagyroides S Spring Short, yellow racemes produced in abundance earlier than 'Vossii' Laburnum x wateri 'Vossii' S-M Spr/Sum Long, free-flowering, golden-yellow racemes LARIX Larix decidua L Spr & Aut Conical habit, drooping branches. Bright green needles in spring Larix kaempferi L Spr & Win Broad, conical habit. Reddish twigs in winter LIQUIDAMBAR (Sweet Gum) Liquidambar acalycina M-L Spr to Aut Mauve-tinted foliage, autumn colour Liquidambar styraciflua M-L Spr to Aut Crimson autumn colour, corky bark Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moraine' L Spr to Aut Vigorous, very hardy form. Beautiful autumn colour Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' M-L Spr to Aut White margin to leaves Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' M-L Spr to Aut Rich black/crimson-red autumn tones Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' M-L Spr to Aut More uniform habit. Excellent autumn colour Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' M-L Spr to Aut Longer leaves, orange/yellow in autumn
LIRIODENDRON (Tulip Tree) Liriodendron tulipifera VL Sum/Aut Greenish-yellow flowers. Large, lobed leaves, yellow in autumn Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginata' M-L Spr to Aut Bright-yellow margin to leaves, fading to yellow-green Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' VL Sum/Aut Narrow, fastigiate habit. Large, lobed leaves, yellow in autumn MAGNOLIA Magnolia grandiflora 'Gallisoniere' (e) M Sum/Aut Very large cream flowers. Glossy green leaves reddish-brown beneath Magnolia kobus S-M Spring Lightly scented, white, star-shaped flowers in abundance Magnolia 'Galaxy' S-M Spring Large, purple-pink 'lily' flowers from darker buds Magnolia 'Heaven Scent' S-M Spring Fragrant, pale pink flowers, deeper pink towards the base. Upright habit Magnolia 'Spectrum' S-M Spring Larger, deep purple-pink 'lily' flowers from darker buds MALUS (Flowering Crab) Malus atrosanguinea 'Gorgeous' S Spr to Aut Small pink buds open white. Small red fruits suitable for cooking Malus baccata 'Street Parade' S-M Spr to Aut Narrow, ovate crown. Single, white flowers, pink in bud. Purple-brown fruit Malus coronaria 'Charlottae' S-M Spr to Aut Shell-pink flowers. Large leaves colour well in autumn Malus 'Direktor Moerland' S-M Spr to Aut Young leaves crimson-purple. Reddish-pink flowers. Small purple fruit Malus 'Evereste' S-M Spr to Aut Red buds opening white. Fruits yellow-orange/red. Autumn colour Malus floribunda S-M Spr to Aut Red buds opening white. Arching branches. Red and yellow fruits Malus 'Golden Hornet' S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Bright-yellow fruits Malus 'Hillieri' S-M Spr to Aut Late flowering form. Bright pink, semi-double flowers from red buds Malus hupehensis S-M Spr to Aut Fragrant, white flowers in profusion. Small, deep red fruit Malus 'John Downie' S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Large orange and red fruits Malus 'Liset' S-M Spr to Aut Crimson buds open rose-pink. Purple young growth. Crimson fruits Malus 'Magdeburgensis' S Spr to Aut Large, semi-double, white flowers washed purple-pink. Deep red in bud. Malus 'Montreal Beauty' S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Yellow-orange/scarlet fruits Malus 'Profusion' S-M Spr to Aut Wine-red flowers. Copper young growth. Blood-red fruits Malus 'Red Glow' S Spr to Aut Purple-tinged young foliage. Large white flowers. Deep red fruits Malus 'Red Jade' S-M Spr to Aut White & pink flowers. Weeping habit. Small red fruits Malus 'Red Sentinel' S-M Spr to Win White flowers. Long lasting red fruits Malus 'Royal Beauty' S-M Spr to Aut Red-purple flowers. Weeping habit. Purplish leaves. Dark red fruits Malus 'Royalty' S-M Spr to Aut Crimson-purple flowers. Dark purple leaves. Dark red fruits. Upright Malus 'Rudolph' S-M Spr to Aut Rose-red flowers. Bronze-green leaves. Orange-yellow fruits. Upright Malus 'Snowcloud' S-M Spr to Aut Pale-pink flowers open white. Bronze-green leaves. Yellow fruits Malus toringo (syn. M. sieboldii) S Spr to Aut Semi-weeping habit. Small white flowers, pink buds. Red/yellow fruit Malus transitoria S-M Spr to Aut Small white flowers en masse. Small, golden-yellow fruit. Autumn colour Malus trilobata M Spr to Aut White flowers. Very upright habit. Autumn colour. Green fruits Malus tschonoskii M Spr to Aut Flowers white/pink. Yellow-green/purple fruit. Excellent autumn colour Malus 'Van Eseltine' S-M Spr to Aut Columnar habit. Large, double, shell pink flowers. Yellow fruit Malus yunnanensis var. veitchii S-M Spr to Aut White flowers. Red fruits. Crimson and orange autumn colour
METASEQUOIA (Dawn Redwood) Metasequoia glyptostroboides L Spr to Aut Bright green leaves in summer turn pinkish-gold in autumn MORUS (Mulberry) Morus alba (White Mulberry) M Autumn White/pink fruits. Yellow autumn colour Morus alba 'Pendula' S Autumn White/pink fruits, yellow autumn colour. Weeping habit Morus nigra (Black Mulberry) S-M A.Y.R Dark red fruits. Gnarled appearance with age NYSSA Nyssa sylvatica L Autumn Broad, pyramidal habit. Rich autumn shades of red, orange and yellow OLEA Olea europaea (e) S Summer Small white flowers, green fruit. Grey-green, leathery leaves OSTRYA (Hop Hornbeam) Ostrya carpinifolia M Spr & Aut Long catkins in spring. Clear-yellow autumn colour PARROTIA (Ironwood) Parrotis persica M Spr & Aut/Win Crimson flowers in winter. Crimson and gold autumn colour PAULOWNIA (Foxglove Tree) Paulownia tomentosa M Spr to Aut Heliotrope flowers produced following mild winter. Huge green leaves PINUS Pinus nigra L A.Y.R Dark green needles PHOTINIA Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (e) S A.Y.R Dark, glossy green leaves. Vibrant, bright red new growth PLATANUS (Plane) Platanus x acerifolia (syn. x hispanica) VL Spr to Aut Flaking, marbled bark. Burr-like fruits Platanus x acerifolia 'Pyramidalis' VL Spr to Aut Erect form Platanus orientalis 'Digitata' L Spr to Aut Deeply-divided foliage POPULUS (Poplar) Populus alba (White Poplar) L Spr to Aut Woolly-white underside to leaf Populus alba 'Pyramidalis' L Spr to Aut Erect habit Populus balsamifera (Balsam Poplar) VL Spring Erect habit. Balsamic scent Populus x canadensis 'Robusta' VL Spring Bronze-tinted new growth Populus candicans 'Aurora' M-L Spr to Aut Creamy-white, pink-tinged leaves Populus nigra var. betulifolia L Spr to Aut Bushy-headed tree Populus nigra 'Italica' (Lombardy Poplar' VL A.Y.R Striking, narrow columnar habit Populus tremula L Spr to Aut Trembling leaves turn yellow in autumn PRUNUS (Cherry) Prunus 'Accolade' S-M Spr & Aut Semi-double, pink flowers. Purple autumn colour Prunus 'Amanogawa' M Spring Semi-double, shell-pink. Columnar, very upright habit Prunus x amygdalo-persica 'Pollardii' S-M Spring Rich pink flowers. Small peach-like fruits Prunus avium (Wild Cherry) L Spr & Aut White flowers. Crimson autumn colour
Prunus avium 'Plena' L Spr & Aut Large, double white flowers. Crimson autumn colour Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' M Spr to Aut Pink flowers. Dark purple stems and leaves Prunus 'Cheal's Weeping' (Kiku-shidare) S Spr Double, deep pink flowers. Arching branches, bronze new growth Prunus fruticosa 'Globosa' S Spr to Aut Attractive, top grafted "lollipop" tree. Small, white flowers, small red fruits Prunus 'Kanzan' M Spr & Aut Double pink flowers. Red/orange autumn colour Prunus maackii 'Amber Beauty' M A.Y.R White flowers. Amber-coloured bark Prunus 'Mahogany Lustre' M A.Y.R Broad, vigorous variety. Green leaves, white flowers. Mahogany bark Prunus 'Okame' S-M Spr & Aut Carmine-rose flowers in profusion. Attractive autumn colours Prunus padus (Bird Cherry) M Spring White, almond-scented, flower racemes Prunus padus 'Albertii' M Spring White flower racemes freely produced. Upright habit Prunus padus 'Colorata' M Spr to Aut Pale pink flowers. Dark purple shoots, copper-purple new growth Prunus padus 'Wateri' M Spring Long, flowing, white racemes Prunus 'Pandora' M Spr & Aut Pale pink flowers. Bronze-red new growth, orange-red autumn colour Prunus 'Pink Perfection' M Spring Double pink flowers. Bronze young growth Prunus 'Royal Burgundy' S-M Spr to Aut Burgundy foliage. Double, rose-pink flowers. Stunning autumn colour Prunus 'Shimidsu' (syn. 'Shogetsu') S-M Spr & Aut Fragrant, double white flowers from pink buds. Attractive autumn tints Prunus sargentii M A.Y.R Clear pink flowers. Mahogany-coloured bark, orange-red autumn colour Prunus sargentii 'Rancho' M A.Y.R Bronzed new growth. Rose-pink flowers. Mahogany bark. Autumn colour Prunus x schmittii M A.Y.R Pale pink flowers. Upright habit, polished brown bark Prunus serrula S-M A.Y.R White flowers. Red-brown, polished bark Prunus 'Shirofugen' M Spr/Sum Pink flowers opening white. Bronze young growth Prunus 'Shirotae' (syn. 'Mount Fuji') M Spring Semi-double, white flowers. Horizontal/drooping branches Prunus 'Spire' M Spr & Aut Soft pink flowers. Narrow, conical habit. Rich-red autumn colour Prunus 'Spring Glow' S-M A.Y.R Reddish-green foliage. Large, single, deep pink flowers. Mahogany bark Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' M Aut/Win Semi-double, white flowers. Autumn colour Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' S-M Aut/Win Semi-double, blush-pink flowers. Autumn colour Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea' S-M Aut/Win Graceful, weeping tree. Single, blush-pink flowers. Autumn colour Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rubra' S-M Aut/Win Graceful, weeping tree. Single, deep rose flowers. Autumn colour Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard' M Spring Single, white, pink-tinged flowers. Narrow, vase-shaped habit Prunus 'Tai Haku' (Great White Cherry) M Spring Very large, white flowers. Coppery-red new growth Prunus 'Trailblazer' S Spr to Aut Leaves mature deep purple. Pink-budded, white flowers. Edible, red fruit Prunus 'Ukon' M Spr & Aut Semi-double, yellowish flowers. Spreading habit. Autumn colour Prunus 'Umineko' M Spr & Aut White flowers. Upright habit. Autumn colour Prunus yedoensis (Yoshino Cherry) S-M Spring Blush-white flowers. Arching branches. Almond scent Prunus yedoensis 'Pendula' S Spring Pale pink flowers. Weeping habit PTEROCARYA Pterocarya fraxinifolia VL Sum/Aut Large, pinnate leaves. Long green catkins. Winged fruit
PYRUS (Pear) Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' M Spr & Aut White flowers. Narrow, upright habit. Attractive autumn colour Pyrus calleryana 'Redspire' M Spr & Aut White flowers. Narrow, upright habit, Improved autumn colour Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' M Spr & Aut Pure white flowers. Narrow, upright habit. Orange-yellow autumn colour Pyrus nivalis S-M Spr to Aut Silvery-white, woolly young leaves. White flowers. Small, rounded fruit Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' S Spr to Aut White flowers. Weeping habit, silvery-grey leaves QUERCUS (Oak) Quercus cerris (Turkey Oak) VL Spr to Aut Fast-growing Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' (Scarlet Oak) L Spr to Aut Dark green leaves, brilliant crimson in autumn Quercus frainetto (Hungarian Oak) VL Autumn Large, dark green leaves, yellow-orange autumn colour Quercus ilex (Holm Oak) VL A.Y.R Evergreen, holly-like foliage Quercus palustris (Pin Oak) L Autumn Conical habit, toothed leaves scarlet in autumn Quercus petraea (Sessile/Durmast Oak) VL Spr to Aut Large leaves Quercus robur (English Oak) VL Spr to Aut Slow-growing native Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' L Spr to Aut Very tall column Quercus robur 'Fastigiata Koster' L Spr to Aut Very tall column, remaining narrow when mature Quercus rubra (Red Oak) VL Autumn Red autumn colour ROBINIA (False Acacia) Robinia 'Casque Rouge' M Spr to Aut Deep pink flowers. Bronze young growth Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana' M Spr to Aut White flowers. Compact habit Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' M Spr to Aut White flowers. Golden-yellow foliage Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' S Spr to Aut Compact, rounded head SALIX (Willow) Salix alba (White Willow) L Spr to Aut Conical habit. Silvery appearance Salix alba 'Britzensis' (syn. Chermesina) L Winter Orange/scarlet stems Salix alba var. caerulea (Cricket Bat) L Spr to Aut Conical habit. Sea-green leaves Salix alba 'Liempde' L Spr to Aut Conical habit. Upright branches Salix alba var. sericea (Silver Willow) M Spr to Aut Narrow, silver leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow catkins Salix alba var. vitellina (Golden Willow) M-L Winter Golden-yellow shoots Salix babylonica 'Tortuosa' (Dragon's Claw) M Winter Contorted branches Salix caprea (Goat/Pussy Willow) M Spr to Aut Large, yellow catkins Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' S A.Y.R Small weeping tree. Silver/golden catkins Salix daphnoides (Violet Willow) M Winter Violet-purple stems Salix daphnoides 'Aglaia' (Violet Willow) S-M Winter Dark red stems. Silvery catkins turn bright yellow Salix exigua (Coyote Willow) S-M Spr to Aut Narrow, silvery leaves Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) M-L Spr to Aut Large, wide-spreading habit Salix x sepulcralis 'Chrysocoma' (Weeping) L A.Y.R Beautiful, golden-yellow weeping tree Salix viminalis 'Bowles Hybrid' S-M Winter Very vigorous form with straight green stems
SEQUOIADENDRON Sequoiadendron giganteum (e) VL A.Y.R Ultimately huge tree of conical habit SORBUS aria (Whitebeam) Sorbus aria M Spr to Aut Crimson fruit. Greyish-green leaves, golden autumn foliage Sorbus aria 'Aurea' M Spr to Aut Lemon-green leaves maturing lime-green. White flowers Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' M Spr to Aut Crimson fruit. Silvery-white leaves. Upright habit Sorbus aria 'Magnifica' M Spr to Aut Large red fruits. Large greyish-white leaves, yellow autumn foliage Sorbus aria 'Majestica' M Spr to Aut Large red fruits. Very large greyish-white leaves. Upright habit Sorbus intermedia 'Brouwers' (Swedish) M Spr to Aut Large orange-red fruit. Partly lobed leaves. Oval crown Sorbus thibetica 'Mitchellii (John Mitchell) M Spr to Aut Red fruits. Large, rounded leaves, silvery-white reverse SORBUS aucuparia (Mountain Ash/Rowan) Sorbus arnoldiana 'Salmon Queen' S-M Spr to Aut Feathery, green foliage. Salmon-pink fruit Sorbus arnoldiana 'Schouten' S-M Spr to Aut Dense, ovate crown. Feathery, green foliage. Golden-yellow fruit Sorbus aucuparia M Spr to Aut Bright red fruits. Autumn foliage colour Sorbus aucuparia 'Asplenifolia' M Spr to Aut Red fruits. Upright habit. Fern-like foliage Sorbus aucuparia 'Cardinal Royal' M Spr to Aut Bright red fruits. Fast growing, upright habit Sorbus aucuparia 'Edulis' M Spr to Aut Large, edible red fruits. Large leaves Sorbus aucuparia 'Rossica Major' M Spr to Aut Large red fruits. Large leaves Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' M Spr to Aut Orange-red fruits. Upright habit Sorbus cashmeriana M Spr to Aut White fruits. Attractive foliage, soft-pink flowers Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' S Spr to Aut Deeply-cut, dark green, 'lace-like' leaves. White flowers. Dark red fruit Sorbus commixta M Spr to Aut Orange-red fruits. Rich autumn colour Sorbus commixta 'Embley' M Spr to Aut Large orange-red fruits. Superb autumn colour Sorbus discolor M Spr to Aut Creamy-yellow fruits. Rich autumn colour Sorbus 'Golden Wonder' M Spr to Aut Golden-yellow fruits. Blue-green leaves, yellow/red autumn colour Sorbus huphehensis M A.Y.R White, pink-tinged fruits. Rich-red autumn colour Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda' M A.Y.R Pink fruits. Rich autumn colour Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' M Spr to Aut Large yellow fruits. Upright habit. Good autumn colour Sorbus 'Kirsten Pink' M Spr to Aut Pink fruits. Autumn colour Sorbus koehneana S Spr to Aut Small, white fruits. Good autumn colour Sorbus sargentiana M Spr to Aut Large, scarlet fruits. Large leaves, rich-red autumn colour Sorbus 'Sunshine' M Spr to Aut Golden-yellow fruits. Superb autumn colour Sorbus x thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' M Spr to Aut Scarlet fruits. Fomal looking 'lollipop' head Sorbus vilmorinii S-M Spr to Aut Rose-red fruits fade to white. Fern-like foliage, reddish in autumn Sorbus 'White Wax' M Spr to Aut Pure white fruits. Fern-like foliage. Conical head TAXODIUM (Swamp Cypress) Taxodium distichum M-L A.Y.R Reddish-brown bark. Bronze-yellow autumn colour
THUJA Thuja plicata (e) L A.Y.R Vigorous conifer with rich green, aromatic foliage TILIA (Lime) Tilia americana 'Nova' M-L Spr to Aut Strong grower, large leaves Tilia americana 'Richmond' M-L Spr to Aut Dense, conical habit Tilia cordata (Small-leaved Lime) L Spr to Aut Scented, white flowers. Heart-shaped leaves Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' L Spr to Aut Scented, white flowers. Upright habit Tilia cordata 'Rancho' M Spr to Aut Narrowest form. Small, glossy leaves. Small, sweet-scented flowers Tilia cordata 'Roelvo' M Spr to Aut Narrow, conical crown. Aphid resistant Tilia x europaea 'Euchlora' (Caucasian Lime) M-L Spr to Aut Dark green leaves. Aphid free Tilia x europaea 'Pallida' M-L Aut/Win Reddish winter twigs Tilia x flavescens 'Glenleven' (Linden) M-L Aut Pyramidal habit, yellow autumn colour Tilia platyphyllos (Broad-leaved Lime) VL Spr to Aut Large tree Tilia platyphyllos 'Aurea' L Aut/Win Yellow-green winter stems Tilia platyphyllos 'Fastigiata' L Spr to Aut Erect habit Tilia platyphyllos 'Rubra' (Red-twigged) L Aut/Win Uniform, upright habit. Reddish-brown twigs Tilia tomentosa 'Brabant' (Silver Lime) L Spr to Aut Uniform, upright habit. Silvery-white reverse to leaves Tilia tomentosa 'Petiolaris' (Weeping) L Spr to Aut Beautiful weeping tree TSUGA Tsuga heterophylla (e) VL A.Y.R Vigorous conifer with spreading branches. Attractive, needle-like foliage ULMUS (Elm) Ulmus x hollan 'Wredei Aurea' (Golden) S-M Spr to Aut Narrow, conical tree. Golden yellow foliage Ulmus 'Lobel' L Spr to Aut Upright habit. Dark green leaves Ulmus 'Sapporo Autumn Gold' S-M Spr to Aut Glossy, fresh green leaves turn warm yellow in autumn Ulmus minor (Smooth-leaved Lime) M-L Spr to Aut Conical habit ZELKOVA Zelkova carpinifolia VL Spr to Aut Dense, erect habit Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' L Spr to Aut Narrow, vase-shaped habit. Red-orange autumn colour
TREE SIZES FORM SPECIFICATION POT SIZES (APPROX) Feathered tree 175/200 10 litre Feathered tree 200/250 10 litre Light standard 6/8 10/25 litre Standard 8/10 25/40 litre Selected standard 10/12 40/65 litre Heavy standard 12/14 65/80 litre Extra-heavy standard 14/16 65/80 litre Advanced nursery stock 16/18 80/150 litre Advanced nursery stock 18/20 150 litre Semi-mature 20/25 300/500 litre Multi-stemmed m/s Various A 10/12 tree has a trunk girth (circumference) of 10-12cm measured at 1 metre above soil level.
TRANSPLANTS The plants listed below are available bare root from November to March. PLANT NAME AGE SIZE OTHER SIZES TRANSPLANTS Acer campestre (Field Maple) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Acer platanoides (Norway Maple) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Acer pseudoplatanus (Sycamore) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Alnus cordata (Italian Alder) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Alnus glutinosa (Common Alder) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Alnus incana (Grey Alder) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Amelanchier canadensis (June Berry) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm Betula pendula (Silver Birch) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Betula pubescens (White Birch) 1+1 60/80cm Buxus sempervirens (Common Box) Cell+2 10/20cm 20/30cm, 30/40cm Carpinus betulus (Hornbeam) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Castanea sativa (Sweet Chestnut) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm Cornus alba (Red Dogwood) 1+1 60/80cm Cornus sanguinea (Common Dogwood) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm Corylus avellana (Hazel) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm Crataegus monogyna (Hawthorn) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm Euonymus europaeus (Spindle) 1+1 60/80cm Fagus sylvatica (Beech) 1+2 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Fagus sylvatica purpurea (Copper Beech) 1+2 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm Fraxinus excelsior (Ash) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) 1+1 60/80cm
Ilex aquifolium (Holly) 9cm pot 30/40cm 3lt Ligustrum ovalfolium (Oval Leaf Privet) 0/1 60/80cm Ligustrum vulgare (Common Privet) 1+1 60/80cm Populus alba (White Poplar) 0/1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm Populus tremula (Aspen) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm Prunus avium (Wild Cherry) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Prunus spinosa (Blackthorn) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm Quercus robur (Common Oak) 1u1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Quercus rubra (Red Oak) 1u1 60/80cm 80/100cm Rhamnus cathartica (Common Buckthorn) 1+1 60/80cm Rhamnus frangula (Alder Buckthorn) 1+1 60/80cm Rosa canina (Dog Rose) 1+1 60/80cm Rosa rugosa (Ramanas Rose) 1+1 60/80cm Rosa rugosa 'Alba' (White Ramanas Rose) 1+1 60/80cm Salix alba (White Willow) 0/1 80/100cm Salix alba 'Chermesina' (Scarlet Willow) 0/1 80/100cm Salix caprea (Goat Willow) 1+1 80/100cm Salix purpurea (Purple Osier) 0/1 80/100cm Sambucus nigra (Elderberry) 1+1 60/80cm Sorbus aucuparia (Rowan/Mountain Ash) 1+1 60/80cm 80/100cm, 100/125cm, 125/150cm, 150/175cm Symphoricarpus 'Hancock' (Snowberry) 0/1 60/80cm Viburnum lantana (Wayfaring Tree) 1u1 60/80cm Viburnum opulus (Guelder Rose) 1+1 60/80cm