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Abies nordmanniana
Caucasian fir. A really large conifer, eventually, with graceful layers of branches tumbling over one another. Large prominent cones are produced on older trees. The best Christmas tree, does not lose needles when cut.
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Acer campestre
Field Maple. Medium sized native tree. Good yellow autumn tints, full of rustic charm.
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Acer cappadocicum
 
Acer Cappadocicum
Medium sized deciduous tree. Glossy lobed leaves, copper when young, rich buttery autumn colour.
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Acer davidii
 
Acer Davidii
Small snake barked tree. Striking cream and green striations, with rich autumn colour and plentiful attractive fruits.
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Acer ginnala
Amur maple. A small tree or large shrub. The leaves have excellent autumn colour. Very attractive.
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Acer griseum
 
Acer Griseum
Paperbark maple. A small tree, easy to grow. The bark is a beautiful peeling cinnamon brown, very characteristic and attractive. The typical small maple leaves turn good autumn colours.
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Acer palmatum
Japanese maple. A small tree or large dome-shaped shrub. Tolerates most fertile soils. The leaves are bold, lobed, very attractive, fresh bright green, with excellent autumn colours. Appreciates some protection from the coldest winds.
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Acer palmatum atropurpureum
 
Acer Palmatum Atropurpureum
A small tree or large shrub. The leaves are a wonderful deep red, turning brilliant scarlet in autumn.
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Acer palmatum Bloodgood
A medium to large shrub. The leaves are dark red to purple, turning fiery red in autumn. Spectacular.
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Acer palmatum dissectum Crimson Queen
Small deciduous tree. Spectacular divided burgundy leaves, giving a filigree effect, with superb autumn colour. Sheltered position.
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Acer platanoides
 
Acer Platanoides
Norway maple. Big, handsome, vigorous Scandinavian native. Crisp and clear golden autumn colours. Excellent shade tree.
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Acer platanoides Crimson King
 
Acer Platanoides Crimson King
A reliable purple leaved tree, with contrasting small yellow flowers and crimson emerging foliage, well tried and tested.
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Acer platanoides Crimson Sentry
Narrow upright tree, purple red leaves, retaining its excellent columnar shape with age. Becoming a firm favourite.
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Acer platanoides Drummondii
 
Acer Platanoides Drummondii
Striking variegated maple leaves, with a broad cream band round the margins. One of the best larger variegated trees.
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Acer platanoides Emerald Queen
Strong growing cultivar, with glossy deep green leaves, ascending branches, forming a noble rounded presence with age.
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Acer rubrum
Red maple. Eventually quite a large tree, it has scorching autumn colours, reds, scarlet, and orange.
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Acer rufinerve
A good snake-barked maple. The stems become prominently marked with green and white stripes. Typical maple leaves take on good autumn colour.
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Acer saccharinum Pyramidale
 
Acer Saccharinum Pyramidale
An upright form of Silver maple, the leaves are even more divided than the type. The tree broadens out with age.
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Aesculus hippocastanum
 
Aesculus Hippocastanum
 
Aesculus Hippocastanum
 
Aesculus Hippocastanum
 
Horse Chestnut
Horse chestnut. Wonderful large tree, with spectacular creamy candles of flowers in May. Bold leaves, followed by conkers.
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Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii
A selection with prominent double flowers, which does not set conkers.
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Alnus cordata
Italian Alder. Medium tree, very tolerant of difficult soils. Glossy bright green oval leaves. Prominent catkins in late winter.
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Alnus glutinosa
 
Alnus Glutinosa
Common or English alder. Medium native tree, very tolerant of difficult soils. Interesting veined leaves. Supports a host of wildlife.
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Alnus glutinosa Imperialis
An attractive selection of Alnus glutinosa, with markedly cut leaves, giving a very distinctive effect.
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Alnus incana
Grey alder. A medium tree, tough and reliable. The leaves are grey underneath, and the bark is an attractive dull pewter hue.
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Alnus incana Aurea
A cultivar of grey alder, with fresh gold young leaves, and prominent red catkins.
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Amelanchier lamarckii
Snowy mespilus. A fabulous small deciduous tree, surprisingly tough. The young leaves are copper red, then green and finally a rich orange in autumn. Masses of racemes of white flowers in spring, with black fruits later. A fine choice for a medium to small garden.
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Arbutus unedo
Killarney strawberry tree. A small to medium tree, with red-brown bark. Ericaceous but quite lime-tolerant. The bell-like flowers are produced in autumn, producing fruits that eventually colour up the following autumn. Good for coastal planting.
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Aucuba japonica Crotonifolia
Spotted laurel. Medium-sized tough shrub. Big bold leaves have prominent flecks of gold variegation.
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Betula albosinensis
 
Betula Albosinensis
Medium sized tree. Tolerant of just about all soil positions. The bark peels with time, revealing creamy white fresh bark turning salmon y pink. Glossy mid green leaves.
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Betula ermannii
 
Betula Ermannii"
Vigorous medium sized tree. Not fussy about soil type. The peeling bark often takes on a shaggy appearance, with shades of cream, buff, fawn and pink. Mid green strongly veined leaves.
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Betula nigra
 
Betula Nigra
 
Betula Nigra Multistem
River birch. Medium tree, particularly useful for damp conditions. Striking finely peeling bark, almost apricot in colour, becoming attractively fissured with age. Bright green lozenge shaped leaves.
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Betula papyrifera
Paper birch. Medium to large tree, with good soil tolerance. Striking white bark, and good golden yellow autumn colour. Also called the canoe birch.
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Betula pendula
 
Betula Pendula
Silver birch. A medium sized native, it loves dry soils. White stems and trunk, becoming attractively rough with age. Much loved by native insects.
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Betula pendula Youngii
 
Betula Youngii
Young's weeping birch. A small strongly weeping tree, steadily attaining great character with its gnarled white bark. A fine focal point. Tolerant of most soils.
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Betula pendula Zwitsers Glorie
A vigorous tree, with ascending branches. The peeling bark is a good white with creamy patches when freshly exposed. Very easy to grow and trouble free.
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Betula utilis Jacquemontii
 
Betula Utilis Jacquemontii multistem
Himalayan birch. Fabulous brilliant white bark, slightly larger glossy lozenge shaped leaves. Quite rightly very popular. Eye catching all year round. Not fussy as to site.
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Buxus sempervirens arborescens
Box. A vigorous shrub or small tree. Easy to grow. Small dark green leaves, growing densely on branching twigs. It thrives on clipping. This is a very good subject for topiary and hedging.
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Carpinus betulus
 
Hornbeam arch
Common hornbeam. A deciduous native tree. If left to grow it gets large, but also makes one of the best hedges. Easy to grow and not particular about soil type. Attractive strongly ribbed leaves, the bark is slate grey, tough and becomes deeply ridged with age. Great for wildlife.
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Carpinus betulus fastigiata
 
Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata
 
Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata
A narrow form of the common hornbeam, it is smaller than the type, with closer compact leaves. Slim as a youngster, it broadens out with age. Like the rest of us.
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Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine
A fastigiated form of the common hornbeam, with the attractive leaves, grey bark and resilience of the type. As it gets older it maintains its trim narrow outline, and gets a bit smug about it, frankly.
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Castanea sativa
Sweet chestnut, Spanish chestnut. A large vigorous tree with good drought tolerance. Very attractive boldly serrated leaves, with lots of catkins in summer to add ornamental value. Plenty of nuts follow a good summer. Older trees have interesting diagonally fluted bark.
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Catalpa bignonioides
Indian bean tree. A medium sized deciduous tree, with superb big heart shaped leaves. It has good soil tolerance. Lax bunches of creamy flowers come later in summer, then long thin dark bean pods follow.
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Catalpa bignonioides Aurea
 
Catalpa Bignoides Aurea
Golden Indian bean tree. A medium sized tree, with beautifully bold soft yellow leaves. Flowers etc similar to the type.
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Cedrus atlantica
Atlas cedar. A truly majestic large tree. The branches grow upwards strongly at first, eventually forming a really broad base. The evergreen foliage has a grey-green cast to it. The cones are quite small but form an attractive feature.
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Cedrus atlantica glauca
 
Cedrus Atlantica Glauca
Blue cedar. This tree does not get quite as big as the Atlas cedar, but has wonderful silver-blue foliage, really stunning in a roomy location.
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Cedrus atlantica Glauca Pendula
A wonderful smaller tree with strongly weeping branches forming a dense conical outline, with blue foliage that is especially effective in winter.
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Cedrus deodar
Deodar. A beautiful symmetrical large upright conifer. Deep green leaves accentuate the tiered weeping effect of the older branches on a mature tree
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Cedrus deodara aurea
Golden deodar. The foliage is a fresh clear gold in spring and summer, making a striking addition to the early landscape.
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Cedrus deodara pendula
Weeping deodar.
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura tree. Small to medium tree. Prefers a rich ordinary soil. The leaves are heart-shaped, attractive, and take on subtle but effective shades of yellow and orange in autumn.
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Cercis siliquastrum
Judas tree. A small to medium tree, thriving in well drained soils. The leaves are heart-shaped and attractive. They are preceded by the flowers, covering the branches in sensational lilac-coloured bunches. Attractive deep-rose pods follow in summer.
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Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Columnaris Glauca
Select form of Lawson's Cypress. An excellent, small slow-growing blue variety. Tolerant of most soil types. Cone-shaped, narrow. The foliage colour stands out particularly in winter. A good choice for low-maintenance hedging.
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Cornus controversa variegata
'Wedding cake'. The tiered horizontal growth habit gives this plant its common name. The shape can be enhanced with a little trimming. Very attractive in its own right, with beautiful pale bunches of flowers in spring, excellent variegated leaves, with good autumn colour and small dark fruits.
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Cornus kousa chinensis
A large graceful shrub. Lots of white flowers are carried in bunches in early summer. Pointed red fruits follow. Good red and orange autumn colour.
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Cornus mas
Cornelian cherry. Small tree or large shrub, easy to grow. Very early yellow flowers, later followed by cherry red edible fruits. Deep red autumn colour.
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Corylus colurna
Turkish hazel. A large deciduous tree whose symmetrical even branches giving it a magnificent bearing. Tolerant of most soils. The attractive grey bark is ridged and corky. The leaves are quite oval and attractive.
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Corylus maxima Purpurea
Purple filbert. A large shrub or small tree, with conspicuous cordate purple leaves. The colour lasts throughout the summer. Filberts carried in autumn, plentifully in a good year and location.
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Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple
Purple smoke tree. A large deciduous shrub. Easy to grow. A twiggy shrub, with deep purple leaves, retaining a good colour throughout. Creamy flowers are carried in summer. Very ornamental.
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Cotoneaster Cornubia
 
Cotoneaster Cornubia
A small to medium sized tree. A semi-evergreen with narrow leathery leaves. Tolerant of nearly all soils and sites. Following the masses of white flowers that clothe the branches in spring, festoons of scarlet berries weigh down the boughs in autumn and winter, providing a treat for hungry birds
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Cotoneaster hybridus pendulus
A strongly weeping small tree grown on a standard stem. Semi-evergreen glossy leaves, plentiful white flowers in early summer, followed by loads of bright berries in autumn make this a great choice for the compact design.
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Crataegus lavallei
A small ornamental thorn tree, tough and tolerant. The glossy oval leaves are dark green, and hang on well into winter. White flowers are born abundantly in May, followed by good sized scarlet red berries in autumn and winter.
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Crataegus prunifolia
Another thorn that thrives on most sites. A small tree, it has attractive shiny oval leaves, lots of white flowers and berries to follow. Good autumn tints, rich reds, yellows and orange.
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Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet
A small to medium ornamental tree, tolerant of most sites. Double red flowers cover the branches in early summer, making this about the best red flowered small tree there is, reliable and striking. Good for wildlife.
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Crataegus laevigata Rosea
A similar tree to Crataegus Paul's Scarlet, easy to grow and attractive. Vivid pink flowers in early summer, red fruits later.
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Cupressocyparis leylandii
Leyland cypress. A large tall tree, very vigorous and very fast growing. Tolerant of most sites. Makes a good large screen or windbreak. It has suffered a bad press through being planted in unsuitable positions, but in its place it is a very useful plant.
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Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan
 
Leylandii Castewellan Gold
 
Golden Leylandia - Spiral
 
Golden Leylandia - Pompom
Golden form of Leyland cypress. The young foliage is a very attractive fresh gold. Not as fast-growing as the type, so better for smaller hedges.
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Cypressus arizonica Fastigiata
Arizona cypress. A small to medium-sized tree. Very tolerant of dry soils, including chalk. A very narrow upright selection, with dense blue/green foliage. Best in a sheltered position.
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Cupressus macrocarpa Goldcrest
Monterey cypress, golden form. A medium-sized narrow tree, which likes some shelter. Very attractive young golden foliage, close-growing.
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Cupressus sempervirens pyramidalis
Italian cypress. A medium-sized tree, tolerant of most soils, especially dry ones. The familiar columnar shape and deep green foliage make a great impact in a landscape.
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Cytisus battandieri
A small deciduous tree, tolerant of all but the most extreme soils and sites. Oval silver leaves, similar to those of the laburnum, make a good foil for the bright yellow very fragrant flowers born in early summer.
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Davidia involucrata
Dove tree. Spectacular in early summer, when large white bracts festoon the branches. A tough medium sized tree, it does well on any good soil.
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Eleagnus angustifolia
Oleaster. A small tree, it tolerates exposed sites and most soil types. Silvery leaves, quite narrow, attractive. Sweet smelling flowers in summer, followed by lots of small orange fruits.
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Eleagnus ebbingei
A large shrub, with large evergreen leaves, silver on the underside. Sweet white flowers late in the year, followed by orange berries from late winter.
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Eucalyptus gunnii
 
Eucalyptus Gunnii
Cider gum. A large tough evergreen tree, a great specimen in the right location. Long silvery green leaves if left to grow, the juvenile foliage is round and silver-blue in the pruned shrub.
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Fagus sylvatica
Common beech. A large stately tree. Tolerant of most soils. Excellent hedging plant. Young growth a cheerful, fresh, bright green. Really good copper tints in autumn. Supports dozens of native species of insect.
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Fagus sylvatica atropurpurea
Purple beech, Copper beech. A large tree with striking vivid purple foliage, turning copper in the autumn.
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Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Gold
A medium sized tree. The growth habit is close and columnar. The leaves are fresh yellow when young, turning golden green later. Excellent for a formal design.
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Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood
Claret ash. A medium deciduous tree with a distinctive attractive habit. The narrow lance shaped leaves are fine and glossy. They turn a wonderful muted purple in autumn.
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Fraxinus excelsior
Common ash. A large deciduous native tree with ascending branches. Tolerant of poor soils, pollution and difficult sites. Attractive pinnate foliage clothes the boughs in summer, and then bunches of 'keys' cover the tree in autumn.
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Fraxinus excelsior Jaspidea
Golden ash. A vigorous selection of the common ash, with fresh golden yellow young leaves, and striking gold branches and twigs, particularly prominent in winter, punctuated dramatically by the black buds.
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Fraxinus excelsior Pendula
Weeping ash. A strongly growing clone of the common ash, the lower branches form a broad dense skirt, giving the tree a distinctive silhouette.
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Fraxinus excelsior Westhof's Glorie
A strong growing clone of common ash, with a disciplined ascending habit, spreading more as the tree ages. The leaves are a good dark green.
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Fraxinus ornus
Manna ash. A medium tree. Profuse tassels of white flowers in early summer make a stunning sight. Cultivated in Britain for more than 300 years, this is a reliable and attractive tree.
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Ginkgo biloba
 
Ginkgo Biloba
Maidenhair tree. A magnificent medium sized deciduous tree, tolerant of most soils and atmospheric pollutants. The leaves are a unique fan shape, turning to a rich butter yellow in autumn. A fascinating tree, revered in parts of Asia, it is unlike any other commonly planted tree.
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Gleditsia triacanthos Skyline
Honey locust, upright form. A medium deciduous tree, this selection is thornless. Leaves are elegant and pinnate. The branches have an ascending habit, producing a tidy round crown.
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Gleditsia triacanthos Sunburst
 
Gleditsa Sunburst
Honey locust, golden form. A medium deciduous tree, lacking the fierce thorns of the common type, tolerant of polluted air. The whole tree is a marvellous clear golden yellow in spring. A truly elegant specimen.
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Hedera helix Goldheart
Variegated ivy. This vigorous climber is very useful for ground cover or to clothe a wall. Bold splashes of gold on the leaves are very striking. Neat habit. Happy to grow just about anywhere. Good for shady areas.
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Ilex altaclarensis Golden King
Variegated holly. A large shrub or small tree, growing well on most sites. It has quite large spine-free leaves, the edges daubed with a broad gold splash. It can be clipped to form a really attractive tall screen, or other more imaginative shapes. It is in fact female, bearing red berries in winter.
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Ilex aquifolium
Common holly. Familiar evergreen native. A medium-sized tree that thrives in sun or shade and on a wide range of soils. Frequently clipped for a dense secure hedge. In a good year female plants produce a wonderful crop of bright berries, set off by the shiny deep green leaves.
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Ilex aquifolium J C Van Tol
A cracking selection of common holly. Quite vigorous, the deep green, shiny leaves are virtually spine-free. A self-pollinating female form, it produces a prolific and reliable crop of bright red berries.
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Ilex aquifolium Silver Queen
 
Ilex Aquifolum Silver Queen
A large shrub or small to medium tree. Happy on most sites. The spiny leaves have a prominent cream margin. Makes an eye-catching, dense screen when clipped. A male form.
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Ilex crenata
Japanese Holly. A slow growing small evergreen tree or medium to large shrub. The leaves are very small, dark green, without the prickles of the familiar holly. The plant responds well to clipping, and is an excellent choice for topiary or low hedging
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Ilex crenata fastigiata
A narrow upright form of Japanese holly. Tolerant of most sites and positions. This is a female form, producing small black berries if left unclipped.
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Juglans nigra
Black walnut. A magnificent large tree. Tolerant of most soils. Big bold leaves make a wonderful sight in summer, and the deeply fissured bark of a mature specimen provide winter interest. Large round fruits are a treat for wildlife.
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Juglans regia
Common walnut. Medium to large tree, eventually yielding highly valued timber. Tolerant of most soil types. Striking bold leaves in summer are followed by the edible nuts, which are profuse in a good year.
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Juniperus communis Hibernica
Irish juniper. A smallish tree, with tightly growing foliage. A selection of the native Common juniper. Tolerant of most soils, especially chalk. The neat habit and deep green colour make it a particularly good choice for formal planting schemes.
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Juniperus scopulorum Skyrocket
 
Juniper Skyrocket
Rocky Mountain juniper. A small tree, with a striking very narrow habit, an exclamation mark in any planting scheme. Not over-particular as to site, the foliage is a steely metallic blue.
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Juniperus virginiana Blue Arrow
Pencil cedar. A medium-sized tough tree, tolerating a range of sites and soils. The leaves are a good blue, especially in winter. The habit is strongly upright.
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Laburnum watereri Vossii
 
Laburnum Watereri Vossii
Golden rain. A small deciduous tree, tolerant of most soils. The round, trifoliate leaves have a silky, downy texture. Abundant long racemes of bright yellow flowers are born in May. All parts of the tree are poisonous, especially the seeds.
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Laurus nobilis
Bay laurel. A medium to large evergreen shrub or small tree, with a dense habit. It takes well to close clipping. The deep green leaves are aromatic when crushed. Tiny white flowers are carried in spring.
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Ligustrum japonicum
Japanese privet. A medium sized evergreen shrub or small tree. Easy to grow. The foliage is shiny green and dense. This plant takes well to clipping.
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Ligustrum japonicum aureum
A striking golden form of the Japanese privet. Makes an interesting addition to the range of clipped specimens.
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Ligustrum lucidum Excelsum Superbum
Variegated Chinese privet. A vigorous evergreen, making a smallish tree or large dense shrub. The bright green pointed leaves have striking yellow margins. As with all the privets it thrives on clipping.
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Liquidambar styraciflua
 
Liquidambar Styraciflua
A large handsome tree. Tolerant of most soils and sites. Bold maple shaped leaves, born on the ascending branches, are a striking feature. In a good autumn the leaves colour spectacularly, in shades of crimson and gold.
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Liquidambar styraciflua Worplesdon
A form of Liquidambar with finely lobed leaves. In autumn these turn to a range of brilliant oranges, yellows and gold.
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Liriodendron tulipifera
Tulip tree. A magnificent large deciduous tree. Not fussy as to site. Pale green tulip-shaped flowers are carried in early summer. The unusual leaves almost appear to have been cut across the top with a knife. They turn clear yellow in autumn.
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Liriodendron tulipifera Aureomarginatum
As the name suggests, this selection of Liriodendron has leaves with a showy gold margin.
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Magnolia grandiflora
A breathtaking evergreen, a large shrub or medium sized tree. Succeeds on most soils. Glossy leaves make a foil for the huge creamy-coloured flowers in summer. Best planted against a wall or in full sun.
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Malus Evereste
Flowering crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. In spring the pink buds burst into garlands of white flowers, which later form vivid orange fruits.
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Malus John Downie
Flowering crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. Profuse white flowers are followed by heavy crops of bright orange and red fruits. Ideal for culinary use.
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Malus Rudolph
 
Malus Rudolph
Flowering crab. A small deciduous tree, easy to grow. Young foliage bronze red, becoming greenish red later. Large deep rose flowers are followed by bright orange fruits.
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Malus trilobata
Flowering crab. A medium sized tree. The lobed leaves color well in autumn. Large white flowers in spring precede green fruits in profusion.
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Mespilus germanica
Medlar. A small broad tree, of great character, growing well in any reasonably fertile soil. Broad leaves with warm autumn tints. Prominent large white flowers in early summer, followed by the fruits, like small apples, with a curious pronounced calyx. The fruits are eaten or cooked when softened by age. An essential part of the traditional English landscape.
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Metasequioa glyptostroboides
Dawn redwood. Once thought to be extinct, this vigorous tree has lately become popular. A deciduous conifer with attractive red-brown bark, it has fresh green foliage in summer, turning gold in autumn, Fully hardy and not fussy about soil.
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Olea europaea
Olive. Small evergreen tree or large shrub. Narrow silver green leaves, with white flowers in summer. Once thought to be too tender for growing outdoors in Britain, it has succeeded in many areas in the last couple of decades.
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Parrotia persica
Persian ironwood. A small tree or large shrub. Tolerant of most soil types. Tiny red flowers are born in late winter. The leaves are reminiscent of beech, but turn dazzling shades of red and orange in a favourable autumn.
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Photinia fraseri Red Robin
 
Photinia Red Robin - half standard
 
Photinia Red Robin - standard
A large evergreen shrub. Tolerant of most soils. The glossy leaves are a spectacular red when young, which can be encouraged by repeated pruning. If unpruned there are attractive clusters of white flowers in spring. Is an excellent plant for screening, we also have fine topiary specimens.
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Phyllostachys aurea
Bamboo. An elegant, clump-forming plant, fully hardy, reaching about 10 feet tall. The long narrow leaves emerge a bright, fresh green, then mature to pale gold in the summer. Source of the bamboo of commerce.
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Phyllostachys nigra
Black bamboo. An elegant, clump-forming plant, fully hardy, reaching about 10 feet tall. The canes darken with age, becoming striking black after a couple of years, contrasting with the lance-shaped leaves.
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Pinus nigra
Austrian pine. A large tree, with tough dark bark. It is tolerant of most sites and soils, being especially useful for coastal or bleak sites. The dense foliage consists of dark green, long needles.
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Pinus nigra maritima or laricio
Corsican pine. A large vigorous tree, tough and very tolerant. The long lax needles are grey-green.
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Pinus pinea
Umbrella pine, Stone pine. A small tree, happy in most locations. The head is a distinctive flattened umbrella shape. The attractive cones are big and glossy. Good for adding interest to a planting scheme.
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Pinus sylvestris
 
Scots Pine - Pinus Sylvestris
 
Scots Pine - new growth
Scots pine. Often grows to be a large tree. Our native British pine, providing the caber for Scottish tossers. The tough, rough bark is an attractive foxy brown. Carries the familiar cones through the winter.
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Prunus Accolade
 
Prunus Accolade
A marvellous flowering cherry. A small to medium tree, with a spreading habit. Not fussy as to soil type, it is a great choice for chalky sites. In spring the branches are festooned with clusters of semi-double vivid rose flowers.
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Prunus amanogawa
 
Prunus Amanogawa
A wonderful Japanese flowering cherry. Quite a small tree. The habit is very upright, producing a tree with a pronounced columnar shape. The flowers are a good soft pink, semi-double, slightly scented, and born in profusion.
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Prunus avium
 
Prunus Avium
Wild cherry, Gean. A medium-sized native tree, very attractive. Not particular as to soil. Attractive peeling bark, becoming furrowed with age. Lots of clear white flowers in spring, followed by cherries, popular with birds and humankind alike. The foliage colours up well in a good autumn.
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Prunus avium Wildstar
A selection of Wild cherry, Gean. A medium to large tree, it thrives in any ordinary soil. A clone of our native cherry, selected for its vigour and disease resistance.
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Prunus cerasifera Nigra
 
Prunus Cerasifera Nigra
Myrobalan or Cherry plum, purple form. A small tree, happy in most soils. The foliage and young wood are a striking deep dark purple. Hosts of pink flowers appear in spring, contrasting with the unfurling foliage.
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Prunus Kanzan
 
Prunus Kanzan
 
Prunus Kanzan
A vigorous medium sized tree, deservedly popular. The branches have a characteristic ascending habit. The large double flowers open in mid spring, covering the tree in a mass of deep pink. Bronze young foliage follows, which later on takes on autumn tints in a good year.
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Prunus laurocerasus
 
Prunus Laurocerasus
 
Prunus Laurocerasus
 
Prunus Laurocerasus
Common laurel, Cherry laurel. A large broad evergreen shrub, it performs well on all but shallow chalky soils. Tolerant of shade, pollution etc. Big tough evergreen leaves, glossy. Fragrant white candlesticks of flowers in spring, then dark berries. Can be pruned to make a really effective screen.
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Prunus lusitanica
 
Portugese Laurel - 2.5 metres
Portugal laurel. A large shrub or small to medium tree. It has a really tough constitution. Beautiful deep green leaves, with lots of fragrant white flowers in early summer, are followed by attractive berries. Great for screening or as a windbreak.
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Prunus maackii Amber Beauty
 
Prunus Maackii Amber Beauty
Manchurian Cherry. A vigorous small to medium tree, tolerant of most ordinary soils. The striking bark has a deep, honey-gold lustre. Small white flowers are born in spring, followed by small dark fruits.
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Prunus padus Watereri
Bird cherry, selected form. This strong-growing clone of bird cherry has a more upright habit than the type, with prominent long racemes of white flowers carried in abundance.
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Prunus Pandora
 
Prunus Pandora
 
Prunus Pandora
A smaller tree, with tidy ascending branches. Shoals of big, piercing pink flowers cover the branches in spring. Coppery young foliage turns a fresh mid green, before turning yellow and bronze in autumn.
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Prunus Pink Perfection
A small to medium tree, with typical attractive cherry bark. The flower buds are rose coloured, opening to double, pastel pink blossom, that hangs in profuse tassels along the branches.
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Prunus sargentii
A beautiful medium-sized tree, thriving in any ordinary soil. The bark is a deep chocolate brown. Single pink flowers open in early spring, followed by copper leaves. In autumn these turn to marvellous shades of yellow, orange and red.
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Prunus serrula
 
Prunus Serrula
 
Prunus Serrula
A small to medium-sized tree. Small pale flowers appear in spring with the slender delicate leaves. The glory of the tree is the bark: polished mahogany layers peel away in spiraling strands, revealing more vivid and shiny copper surfaces beneath. This is a fantastic tree for winter interest.
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Prunus Shirofugen
 
Prunus Shirofugen
A vigorous, broad, medium-sized tree. The flowers are large, double white, and carried in profusion. They fade to pink, complementing the fresh bronze young leaves.
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Prunus Shirotae
 
Prunus Shirotae
'Mount Fuji'. A small but broad tree. Huge, semi-double, dazzling white flowers appear in great scented clusters in spring, set off by the fresh green young foliage.
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Prunus Snow Goose
 
Prunus Snow Goose
A small to medium tree, forming a tidy symmetrical head, quite narrow. Flowers are brilliant white, small and single, but carried in profusion. Fresh bright green leaves follow.
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Prunus subhirtella autumnalis
Autumn Cherry. A small attractive tree, which produces delicate white flowers through the winter. The bark is attractive, and the foliage takes on autumn tints before dropping.
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Prunus Sunset Boulevard
Another narrow-headed tree, with a disciplined habit. Big white flowers appear in spring. The young leaves are almost a salmon red, becoming mid green in summer. Later they take on really good autumn colours, oranges, reds, yellows.
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Prunus Taihaku
Great white cherry. A strong-growing, broadly spreading, medium-sized tree. Massive single flowers, brilliant white, hang in profusion from the branches and twigs. Fine reddish young leaves. A much loved tree.
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Prunus Trailblazer
 
Prunus Trailblazer
 
Prunus Trailblazer
 
Prunus Trailblazer
A smallish tree, with an informal spreading habit. Lots of single white flowers are born in spring. The foliage comes out a bright red, turning purple green with the season. Attractive, edible plums follow in late summer, hanging in clusters among the purple leaves.
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Pseudosasa japonica Metake
Bamboo. A tough species, succeeding almost anywhere. Thick clumps of tall canes carry lots of attractive mid-green strap-like leaves.
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Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer
 
Pyrus Chanticleer
A medium-sized tree, with a symmetrical, conical head. Tolerant of nearly all soil types and sites. The oval leaves are glossy and attractive. They hang on very late in a good autumn. White flowers in spring are followed by small russet fruits in the autumn.
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Pyrus salicifolia Pendula
 
Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula
Weeping willow-leaved pear. A small easy-going tree. The habit is weeping or arching, the narrow leaves are silver-grey. Charming small white flowers come out in spring, followed by small buff fruits. A good choice for long season interest.
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Quercus cerris
 
Quercus Cerris
Turkey oak. A large vigorous tree, tolerant of most soils and sites. The leaves are usually quite large, with prominently toothed leaves.
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Quercus ilex
 
Quercus Ilex
Holm oak, Evergreen oak. A large, stately, spreading tree, tolerant of any reasonable drained soil. Attractive ridged bark when mature. Dark green, glossy leaves form a dense head. When young, plants can be pruned to shape, and will make a good solid hedge. Slow growing.
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Quercus palustris
Pin oak. A large tree, with a spreading slightly weeping habit when aged. Boldly lobed leaves often take on vivid autumn colour.
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Quercus robur
English oak, Common oak. A large, long-lived native tree. Stately. Wonderful. Plant one now and a dozen generations will appreciate it and the wildlife it will support.
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Quercus suber
Cork oak. A medium, spreading tree, with glossy green leaves, grey beneath. Thick, ridged corky bark, make this a tree full of character and charm.
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Rhus typhina Dissecta
Stag's horn sumach. A small sparsely branched tree or shrub. Grows on almost any soil and site. The velvety coat of the branches gives the plant its common name. It flowers in plumes, followed by attractive cones of fruits. The leaves are finely cut, giving a feathery appearance. Fabulous autumn colours, from yellow through to purple.
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Robinia pseudoacacia Casque Rouge
A small tree with an open, graceful habit, tolerant of any well-drained site. The flowers are a most attractive purple-red, born profusely on the branches.
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Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia
 
Robinia Frisia
A small to medium tree, not fussy about site. The leaves are a clear, golden yellow throughout the growing season, standing out in any planting scheme. Makes a great contrast with purple-leaved plants.
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Salix sepulcralis Chrysocoma
 
Salix Sepulcralis Chrysocoma
Weeping willow. A familiar and well-loved medium-sized tree. Branches broadly arching, the thin twigs on the ends of the branches cascade to the ground, or water. Narrow fresh green leaves, spring catkins, this is a fabulous tree in the right place - it does need room.
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Sequoiadendron giganteum
Wellingtonia. 'The' big tree. Some specimens have lived for 3000 years. Tolerant of most sites. The rough red bark is spongy. Attractive cones are set off by the descending branches of older specimens.
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Sequoiadendron giganteum Pendulum
A tree of somewhat bizarre appearance, very strikingly weeping branches, often twisted, giving it a rather gothic appeal.
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Sorbus aria Lutescens
 
Sorbus Aria Lutescens
Whitebeam. A symmetrical selection of our native tree. Medium-sized, tolerant of drafty or polluted locations, with oval silver green leaves, downy beneath, velvety silver above, this tree is particularly attractive in spring. Panicles of white flowers form scarlet berries in autumn.
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Sorbus aria Majestica
A vigorous selection, 'a good doer'. This tree has a very neat head shape, big oval leaves with bold veins, and a fine show of handsome flowers and big red berries.
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Sorbus aucuparia
 
Sorbus Aucuparia
Mountain ash, Rowan. A familiar small to medium native tree. Tolerates just about any well-drained site. Delicate-looking pinnate leaves, lots of white flowers carried in panicles in spring, then bunches of bright red or orange berries in autumn. Good autumn colour. Loved by birds and other wildlife.
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Sorbus aucuparia Cardinal Royal
A vigorous selection of mountain ash, this tree forms a symmetrical tidy head, reliably producing masses of flowers and bright red berries. A superb avenue tree.
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Sorbus aucuparia Edulis
 
Sorbus Edulis
A tough, vigorous clone. Bigger leaves than the type, and bigger fruits, reputed to be sweet and edible.
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Sorbus Golden Wonder
Sorbus aucuparia section. A smaller tree with strongly ascending branches. The fruits in autumn are a really good golden-yellow, making a striking sight with the attractive autumn colour.
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Sorbus hupehensis
Sorbus aucuparia section. A smaller but vigorous tree, with ascending branches. The leaflets are bluish and distinctively oval. The white flowers turn to white fruits, that are smudged with mauve. Good autumn colour.
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Sorbus Sunshine
Sorbus aucuparia section. A small tree with strongly rising branches. Big bunches of bright yellow fruits follow the flowers, and contrast at first with the deep green foliage, which quickly turns in autumn.
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Syringa in variety
Lilac. A large deciduous shrub or small tree. Thrives in most places, reveling in chalky sites. Heart-shaped leaves appear in spring, followed by masses of perfumed panicles of flowers.
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Taxus baccata
 
Taxus Baccata - Common Yew - 2 metres, shaped
Common yew, English yew. A medium-sized native tree, tolerant of any well drained soil, where it can live to great age. Dark green leaves, cinnamon bark, small bright red fruits. The tree also thrives when clipped, making a wonderful hedge or topiary subject. Poisonous.
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Taxus baccata Fastigiata Aurea
 
Taxus Baccata Fastigiata
Irish yew. A small to medium tree, with dense foliage and upright habit. Young leaves golden. Makes a splendid formal plant, especially good if clipped tidy.
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Thuja occidentalis Emeraude
American arbor-vitae. A tough, small to medium-sized tree. Tough, tolerant of just about any well-drained soil. The close growing foliage is bright green, and has a sweet scent when crushed.
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Thuja orientalis Pyramidalis Aurea
 
Thuja Orientalis Pyramidalis Aurea
Golden Thuja. Striking golden new growth. Small compact conifer.
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Thuja plicata atrovirens
 
Thuja Plicata Atrovirens
Western red cedar. A large vigorous tree, tolerant of a wide range of sites and soils. Pleasant bright green foliage, scented. A popular hedging choice, making a good dense barrier.
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Tilia cordata Greenspire
 
Tilia Cordata Greenspire
Small-leaved lime, upright form. A medium to large native tree, with a strongly growing narrow head. The heart-shaped leaves are a good fresh green, particularly when young. Small fragrant flowers are born in mid-summer.
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Tilia x euchlora
A medium-sized tree. The habit is arching in younger trees, becoming more spreading and dense with age. The leaves are a bright, shiny green. This is one of the 'clean' limes, being aphid free.
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Tilia x europaea Pallida
 
Tilia x Europaea Pallida
Linden. A large tree, with ascending branches. Broad heart-shaped leaves, paler than the type, giving a fresh cheerful cast to the tree. Like all limes it can be pruned severely if required. The tree of the famous Unter den Linden in Berlin.
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Tilia platyphyllos Rubra
 
Tilia Platyphyllos Rubra
Red-twigged lime. A symmetrical and upright growing clone of the broad-leaved lime. The leaves are broadly oval and striking. The young shoots and twigs are vivid red. Good for areas where access is needed
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Trachycarpus fortunei
 
Trachycarpus Fortunei
Chusan palm. A small, hardy palm, it appreciates shelter from being buffeted. Big segmented leaves top the stout stem. Panicles of small yellow flowers are followed by small black fruits.
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Tsuga canadensis
Eastern hemlock. Large tree, particularly good on chalky soil. Forked branches and long graceful leaves. Small cones carried on the elegant descending branches.
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Viburnum tinus Eve Price
Laurustinus. A small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, it does well on most sites, including shade. Branches are densely clothed in shiny deep green leaves. Flat heads of rose pink flower-buds open throughout winter to give a superb show of soft pale pink flowers.
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