Trees & Shrubs A-E

Abelia chinensis

A very pretty, compact shrub with small, glossy, green foliage that develops pink tones in autumn. Produces panicles of lightly fragrant, white flowers in summer and autumn. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Deciduous & fully hardy to -15C. HGT: 1.5m

 

 


Abelia floribunda AGM  (Vesalea floribunda AGM)

A really striking form of Abelia producing clusters of tubular, bright, cerise pink flowers in early summer. These are nectar/pollen rich & therefore great for butterflies & moths. Semi evergreen, dark green, glossy foliage. Hardy to -10, prefers a fertile, well drained soil in full sun but out of the wind. HGT 3m

 


Abelia mosanensisAbelia mosanensis

An unusual form of Abelia producing clusters of highly fragrant pink flushed, white flowers in early summer. The semi evergreen, glossy foliage is light green with a good Autumn colour. This is the hardiest of the Abelias and is happy in any reasonable, well drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT 1.2m

 

 


Abutilon 'Pink Charm'Abutilon megapotanicum ‘Pink Charm’

A beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with a lax habit. From April until November it produces lovely, salmon-pink hanging bell shaped flowers reputed to be edible. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Not hardy but lovely in a conservatory over winter where it will continue to flower. HGT 2m

 

 


Abutilon milleriAbutilon x milleri AGM

A beautiful, semi-evergreen shrub with a lax habit ideal for wall or trellis training. From April until November it produces lovely, apricot coloured hanging bell shaped flowers reputed to be edible. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT 2m

 

 


Acacia dealbataAcacia nanodealbata

A popular shrub with evergreen, feathery foliage that produces masses of pom-pom like, highly scented yellow flowers in late winter. May need a bit of protection in harsh winters. Prefers fertile, neutral soil in full sun. HGT: 7m

 

 

 


Acacia baileyana purpureaAcacia baileyana Purpurea AGM

A graceful, small tree or large shrub with evergreen, ferny, blue foliage and dark red new shoots. Produces fluffy yellow flowers in late winter. Hardy but may need protection in harsh winters. A good tree for an urban environment. Prefers fertile, neutral soil in full sun. HGT: 7m (if left untrimmed)

 

 


Acacia pravissima AGM

Otherwise known as the ‘Oven’s Wattle’, this interesting, evergreen shrub produces masses of ball-shaped clusters of creamy-yellow flowers from late winter and into spring. Prefers a well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. May need protection in harsh winters. HGT 4m

 

 


Acacia retinodes AGM

Otherwise known as the ‘swamp wattle’, this interesting evergreen shrub produces clusters of bright yellow spherical flowers intermittently throughout the year. Prefers a well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Hardy to -5 celsius. Great for a town garden. HGT 4m

 

 


Acca sellowiana – The Pineapple Guava

A rarely offered, slow growing, evergreen shrub/tree with thick, grey-green foliage that produces large, waxy, pinky/white, edible flowers in summer. These are followed by edible, pear shaped fruit in autumn. Prefers a sheltered spot with well-drained soil in full sun. Will need protection in harsh winters HGT 6m

 

 


Acer cappadocium Aureum

A striking & vigorous, medium sized tree that has red tinted, golden-yellow young foliage that darkens to light green in summer and finally butter yellow in autumn. Deciduous & fully hardy, prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 5m after 10 years

 

 


Acer cappadocium Rubrum

A striking & beautiful, medium sized tree that has mid green foliage and deep red new shoots. Stunning golden autumn colours! Deciduous & fully hardy, prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 5m after 10 years

 

 

 


Acer davidii

Commonly known as the ‘snake-bark maple’, this beautiful tree has green & white striped bark when mature and dark green deciduous foliage that turns orange in Autumn. Produces racemes of yellow flowers followed by pinky-brown fruit. Deciduous & fully hardy, prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT: 15m

 


Acer griseum AGM

Commonly known as the ‘paperbark maple’, this beautiful tree has distinctive mahogany bark that naturally peels and dark green deciduous foliage that turns all shades of orange in Autumn. Griseum produces tiny flowers and ‘helicopter’ seeds. Deciduous & fully hardy, prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT: 5m

 


Acer orientalia 'Minorient'Acer orientalia ‘Minorient’

A very rare tree developed by French nursery Minier. The deciduous foliage is deeply lobed and emerges golden orange with red flushed margins in spring before turning yellow-green in summer and then finally maroon red in autumn. Fully hardy, prefers fertile, evenly moist soil in full sun/part shade. HGT: 4m

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Bi Ho’

A graceful, small tree or large shrub with deciduous foliage emerging pink in spring, then green in summer, before colouring up well in the Autumn. Winter stems are bright yellow & orange. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral to acid soil in part shade. Fully Hardy. HGT: 3m

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Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’

A beautifully elegant small tree with deeply divided, deep purple foliage that turns bright red in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers are produced in summer. Deciduous & fully hardy. Perfect specimen tree for a sunny, sheltered position. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in full sun/part shade. HGT 4m

 

 


Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'Acer palmatum ‘Butterfly’

A beautifully elegant small tree with deeply divided, light green foliage that has cream ‘splashes’ and is sometimes tinged pink. Tiny red flowers are produced in summer. Deciduous & fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT 2.5m

 

 


Acer palmatum 'Emerald Lace'Acer palmatum ‘Emerald Lace’ AGM

A graceful, small tree or large shrub with stunning, deciduous, deeply divided green foliage tinged with red when young and aging to rich golds and yellows in Autumn. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 4m (eventually)

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Firecracker’

A graceful form of Japanese acer with deciduous, deeply divided deep red foliage before turning bright crimson in Autumn. Makes a stunning centre piece. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 4m (eventually)

 

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Inaba-shidare’ AGM

A graceful form of Japanese acer with deciduous, deeply divided deep red foliage before turning bright crimson in Autumn. Makes a stunning centre piece. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 3m (eventually)

 

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Koto-no-ito’

A beautiful form of Japanese acer whose strap-like foliage emerges in spring with red tints before aging to bright green and finally turning golden yellow in Autumn. Makes a stunning centre piece. Deciduous & fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 3m (eventually)

 

 


Acer palmatum 'Okushimo'Acer palmatum ‘Okushimo’

A graceful, vase shaped, small tree or large shrub with curious, deeply divided green foliage with ‘rolled’ edges that turns to shades of orange & yellow in Autumn. Makes a stunning centre piece. Deciduous & fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 8m (eventually)

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Seriyu’ – AGM

The only upright dissectum, Seiryu is a graceful, small tree or large shrub with deciduous, deeply divided green foliage in summer before turning bright orange & red in Autumn. Makes a stunning centre piece. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 4m (eventually)

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’

A graceful, small tree or large shrub with stunning, deciduous, deeply divided purple-red foliage, bright red when young and aging to rich ruby red in Autumn. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 3m (eventually)

 

 

 


Acer palmatum ‘Skeeter’s Broom’

A graceful, small tree or large shrub with stunning, deciduous, deeply divided purple-red foliage, bright red when young and aging to rich ruby red in Autumn. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. HGT: 2m (eventually)

 

(picture shows new foliage)

 


Acer tartaricum ‘Hotwings’

The name ‘Hotwings’ refers to the bright red seeds that form after the small yellow flowers in spring. These seeds are kept throughout summer making this medium sized tree quite striking. Good autumn colours. Deciduous & fully hardy, prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 6m

(picture shows spring foliage)

 


Albizia julibrissenAlbizia julibrissen

A beautiful & elegant small tree with finely divided, mid green foliage that produces pink, feathery flowers in summer that look a bit like tufts of silk threads. The foliage slowly closes at night and during rain. Prefers reasonable soil in full sun/part shade. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT 4m

 

 


Albizia julibrissen ‘Summer Chocolate’ AGM

A beautiful & elegant small tree with finely divided, mid green foliage that is a deep chocolatey-purple when young. It produces pink, feathery flowers in summer that look a bit like tufts of silk threads. The foliage slowly closes at night and during rain. Prefers reasonable soil in full sun/part shade. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT 4m

 


Amelanchier alnifolia ‘Obelisk’

A lovely fastigiate form of the ‘Juneberry’ that produces masses of white flowers in early spring as the foliage begins to emerge. These are followed by small, black fruit in mid summer. Good autumn colour. Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. Deciduous & very hardy. HGT 6m

 

 


Amelanchier canadensis ‘October Flame’

A lovely upright form of the ‘Juneberry’ producing masses of white flowers in early spring just as the foliage begins to emerge. These are followed by small, edible, round fruit in mid summer. Fantastic autumn colour. Prefers a fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. Deciduous & very hardy. HGT 4m

 

 


Amorpha fruticosa

Otherwise known as the ‘Bastard Indigo’, this rarely offered, vigorous shrub has a spreading habit and has attractive, ferny foliage. Amorpha produces tall racemes of deep purple flowers with orange anthers in mid summer. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Doesn’t like lime. Fully hardy. HGT 4m

 

 


Aronia arbutifolia ErectaAronia arbutifolia Erecta

Commonly called the American Chokeberry’, this rarely offered shrub has an upright habit & fresh green, deciduous foliage and produces clusters of white flowers in late Spring. These are followed by edible deep red fruit that have a tart flavour. Good autumn colour. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2.4m

 


Aronia x prunifolia ‘Brilliant’

Commonly called the ‘American Chokeberry’, this rarely offered shrub has an upright habit & fresh green, deciduous foliage and produces clusters of white flowers in late Spring. These are followed by edible bright red fruit that have a tart flavour. Good autumn colour. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. Dislikes chalk. Fully hardy. HGT 2.5m

 


Azalea repitita White

A dwarf, semi-evergreen shrub with beautiful, larger than normal, white flowers. Starts to flower in April/May and repeat flowers until autumn. Prefers a moist, ericaceous soil in a sheltered spot in full sun or part shade. Hardy. HGT: 50cm

 

 

 


Calycanthus occidentalis 'Aphrodite'Calycanthus ‘Aphrodite’

A stunning new shrub with deciduous oval, glossy, mid-green foliage that produces large, cup-shaped, sweetly fragrant, deep maroon flowers throughout summer. Prefers a neutral, fertile soil in full sun or part shade. Dislikes cold winds. Fully hardy. HGT 1.8m

 

 

 

 

Calycanthus chinensisCalycanthus chinensis

A stunning shrub introduced by Roy Lancaster with deciduous oval, glossy, mid-green foliage that produces large, cup-shaped, creamy white flowers with yellow centres throughout summer. Prefers a neutral, fertile soil in full sun or part shade. Dislikes cold winds. Fully hardy. HGT 3m

 

 


Calycanthus 'Venus'

Calycanthus ‘Venus’

A stunning new shrub with deciduous oval, glossy, mid-green foliage that produces cup-shaped, fragrant, white flowers with a deep maroon centre throughout summer. Prefers a neutral, fertile soil in full sun or part shade. Dislikes cold winds. Fully hardy. HGT 1.8m

 

 

 

 

Calycanthus raulstonii 'Hartledge Wine'Calycanthus x raulstonii ‘Hartledge Wine’ AGM

A rare and desirable, large shrub with deciduous oval, glossy, mid-green foliage that produces cup-shaped, lightly fragrant, red/maroon flowers in early summer. Prefers a neutral, fertile soil in full sun or part shade. Dislikes cold winds. Fully hardy. HGT 3m

 

 


Carpinus betulus ‘Orange Retz’

A lovely new form of hornbeam being much more upright & compact than the norm. Orange Retz has mid green, ridged foliage that turns a gorgeous golden orange in autumn. Deciduous & fully hardy. Happy in most well drained soils (including chalk) in sun or shade. HGT 5m

 

 


Caryopteris 'Dark Kinght'Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Dark Knight’

A lovely form of Caryopteris, having mid green, deciduous foliage with silver undersides and producing tiered spires of deep blue flowers during late summer. Happy in most well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. Deer & rabbit resistant HGT: 60cm

 

 


Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘Stephi’

A lovely compact form of Caryopteris, having grey-green, deciduous foliage with silver undersides and producing tiered spires of fragrant, pale pink flowers during late summer. Happy in most well drained soils in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. Deer & rabbit resistant HGT: 75cm

 

 


Caryopteris 'White Surprise'Caryopteris x clandonensis ‘White Surprise’

A lovely form of Caryopteris, having silver & green variegated, deciduous foliage and producing tiered spires of deep blue flowers during late summer. Happy in most soils in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 1m

 

 

 


Catalpa bignonoides AureaCatalpa bignonoides Aurea AGM – ‘The Golden Bean Tree’

A beautiful, medium sized tree with large, golden, heart-shaped leaves and purple new shoots. Produces tall panicles of white flowers in mid-summer. Fully hardy, prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 5m

 

 


Catalpa erubescens PurpureaCatalpa x erubescens Purpurea  AGM

A beautiful form of ‘Indian Bean Tree’ with large, deciduous, green foliage and almost black new shoots that produces small, white, trumpet shaped flowers in summer followed in hot summers by long ‘bean pods’. Fully hardy, prefers a neutral, fertile, well drained soil in full sun but out of the wind. HGT: 15m

 

 


Catalpa ovataCatalpa ovata

A beautiful, medium sized tree with large, deciduous, light green foliage that produces small, white, trumpet shaped flowers in summer followed in hot summers by long ‘bean pods’. Fully hardy, prefers a neutral, fertile, well drained soil in full sun but out of the wind. HGT: 8m

 

 


Catalpa speciosa PulverulentaCatalpa speciosa Pulverulenta

A rarely offered form of this beautiful, medium sized tree with large, creamy-green, heart-shaped leaves heavily marked with cream speckles. Produces tall panicles of creamy-white flowers with purple speckled throats in mid-summer. Fully hardy, prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 3m

 

 


Toona sinensis 'Flamingo'Cedrela sinensis ‘Flamingo’

A rarely offered multi-stemmed, deciduous tree with edible, divided foliage that emerges bright salmon-pink in spring before turning creamy yellow and maturing to rich green in summer. Clusters of fragrant, greenish-white, cup-shaped flowers are produced in summer. Fully hardy, prefers fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 15m

 


Cercis canadensis ‘Red Force’

A really striking form of Cercis forming a large shrub/small tree with heart-shaped, rich red, deciduous foliage. Sometimes produces small dark pink, pea like flowers in spring. Fully hardy. Prefers well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT 4m

 

 

 


Cercis canadensis ‘Royal White’

A beautiful small to medium tree with heart-shaped, blue/green, deciduous foliage that produces clusters of pure white, pea like flowers all along the bare branches. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT 6m

 

 

 


Cercis canadensis 'Avondale'Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’ AGM

A beautiful shrub/tree with heart-shaped, blue/green, deciduous foliage that produces clusters of dark purple-pink, pea like flowers all along the young branches. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. HGT 3m

 

 

 

 

Cestrum elegansCestrum elegans

Originating from Chile, this beautiful evergreen shrub has an arching habit & matt, mid-green foliage. It produces clusters of deep red, tubular flowers in summer followed by purple-red fruit in autumn. Prefers a sheltered spot in full sun with well drained soil. May need protection in harsh winters. HGT: 2m

 

 


Chionanthus retusus

Originating from Eastern Asia, this rare Chinese shrub is sometimes called the ‘Chinese Fringe Tree’ & has mid green, deciduous foliage and produces myriad fragrant white, ‘fringed’ flowers in midsummer sometimes followed by damson-like fruit. Prefers a fertile well drained soil in full sun. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT: 3m

 


Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Summer Bells'Chitalpa tashkentensis ‘Summer Bells’

A rarely offered hybrid between Catalpa & Chilopsis, this beautiful, small tree has narrow, fresh green foliage and produces masses of frilly, pink flowers with yellow throats from June onwards. Deciduous & fully hardy though dislikes cold winds, prefers well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 7m

 

 


Clethra 'Ruby Spice'Clethra alnifolia ‘Pink Spire’

A lovely form of this ‘sweetspice’ shrub with mid-green, deciduous foliage and producing upright, fragrant spikes of pale pink flowers in mid summer. Prefers a fertile soil in full sun/part shade. Dislikes chalk. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT 2m

 

 

 


Clethra barbinervisClethra barbinervis ‘Great Star’

Commonly called the ‘Japanese Pepper Bush’, this rarely offered shrub has pale green, deciduous foliage, interesting bark when older and produces panicles of white flowers with a spicy scent from mid summer. Prefers a moist but well drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2.5m

 

 


Colquhounia coccineaColquhounia coccinea

More commonly known as the ‘Himalayan Mint Bush’, this unusual evergreen has downy, aromatic, silvery-green foliage and produces spikes of bright scarlet, tubular flowers with orange throats from late summer. Prefers a fertile well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Dislikes cold winds. HGT: 2.5m

 

 


Cornus alternifolia ‘Golden Shadows’

A brand new form of Cornus with strongly tiered branches and glossy green leaves with a broad golden margin. Golden Shadow produces clusters of creamy white flowers in late spring. Deciduous & fully hardy. Prefers a fertile, moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 3m

 

 


Cornus amomum ‘Blue Cloud’

An unusual form of ‘Dogwood’ originating from North America. ‘Blue Cloud’ has striking purple/red stems and produces masses of blue berries in late summer. The deciduous foliage is stunning in Autumn. Cut back hard each spring for best stem colour. Prefers fertile, well drained soil in full sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2m (if unpruned)

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Cornus angustata ‘Empress of China’

A much sought after, evergreen/semi-evergreen form of Cornus with glossy, bright green leaves. Elegant & vigorous, Empress produces masses of creamy white flowers in late spring followed by red ‘fruit’ in autumn. Fully hardy. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 5m

 

 


cornus contraversa variegataCornus contraversa Variegata AGM

A stunning form of the ‘Wedding Cake Tree’ having cream & green, deciduous foliage that turns yellow in autumn. Produces clusters of small, creamy-white flowers in summer. Prefers well drained, fertile soil in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 8m

 

 

 


Cornus 'Eddies White Wonder'Cornus ‘Eddie’s White Wonder’ AGM

A beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub with green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Produces lovely white flowers in late spring. Deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 4m

 

 

 


Cornus 'Cloud Nine'

Cornus florida ‘Cloud Nine’

A beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub with green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Produces lovely white flowers in late spring followed by red ‘fruit’ in autumn. Deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 4m

 

 

 

 

Cornus hongkongensis

Originating from China (as if the name didn’t give it away), this beautiful tree has evergreen, dark green foliage and produces masses of creamy-white bracts in summer sometimes followed by edible red fruit. Good autumn colour. Prefers a moist but well drained, fertile soil in full sun/part shade. Dislikes chalk! Fully hardy. HGT 15m

 


Cornus kousa ‘Blue Shadow’

A beautiful, vigorous & large shrub/small tree with blue-green, deciduous foliage with a distinctive sheen turning red and purple in autumn. Produces lovely white flowers in late spring. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Dislikes chalk! Fully hardy. HGT 9m

 

 


Cornus kousa 'Cappuccino'Cornus kousa ‘Cappuccino

A beautiful, new form of cornus, producing masses of creamy-pink flower bracts in June that can be followed by strawberry-like fruits in hot summers Mahogany tinged, dark green, deciduous foliage with good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 5m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘Cherokee’

A beautiful & compact, slow-growing shrub with green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Produces lovely creamy-white flowers in late spring followed by edible red ‘fruit’ in autumn. Deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2m

 

 


Cornus kousa 'China Girl'Cornus kousa ‘China Girl’ AGM

A beautiful Cornus,flowering on young wood with masses of large white flower bracts in June followed by strawberry-like fruits in hot summers. Dark green, deciduous foliage with good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in sun/ part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 4-5m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘Dwarf Pink’

A beautiful & compact form of this slow-growing shrub with green leaves turning red and purple in autumn. Produces lovely rosy-pink flowers in late spring followed by edible red ‘fruit’ in autumn. Deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2.5m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘Gold Star’

An eye-catching variegated Cornus, forming a beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub with yellow & green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces masses of snow white bracts in late spring/early summer. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 2.5m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘Milky Way’

A very floriferous form! Milky Way forms a beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub with dark green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces masses of large white pointed bracts in late spring/early summer. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 3-4m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘National’

A beautiful Cornus, forming a vase-shaped shrub & producing masses of creamy-white bracts in early summer followed by large red, edible fruit in late summer. Dark green, deciduous foliage with good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 3m

 

 


Cornus kousa ‘Peve Foggy’

A beautiful, compact form of this popular cornus, producing masses of creamy white flower bracts in spring followed by strawberry-like fruits. Slender, mid green deciduous foliage with a narrow silver border & good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 3m

 

 


Cornus kousa 'Sluis Slim'Cornus kousa ‘Sluis Slim’

A rarely offered, columnar form of Cornus, forming a ‘slim’ shrub & producing masses of creamy-white bracts in early summer. Dark green, deciduous foliage with good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2m

 

 


Cornus kousa 'Weaver's Weeping'

Cornus kousa ‘Weavers Weeping’

An unusual & elegant weeping form of Cornus, forming a beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub/small tree with mid green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces large white pointed bracts in late spring/early summer. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 4-5m

 


Cornus kousa ‘White Dream’

A beautiful Cornus, forming a wide shrub & producing masses of creamy-white bracts in early summer. Dark green, deciduous foliage with good autumn colour. Prefers fertile, moist but well drained, neutral soil in sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 2.5m

 

 

 


Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Tri Splendor’

An elegant & beautiful form of Cornus, forming a large, slow-growing shrub/small tree with silver & 2 shades of green, variegated foliage turning red & purple in autumn. Produces masses of creamy bracts in late spring/early summer. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 5m

 


Cornus kousa var. chinensis ‘Wietings Select’

A lovely form of Cornus, forming a beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub/ small tree with mid green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces masses of creamy bracts in late spring/early summer. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. HGT 4-5m

 

 


Cornus 'Norman Hadden'Cornus ‘Norman Haddon’ AGM

A beautiful small tree with semi-evergreen foliage that will stay on during mild winters. Produces masses of creamy-white bracts in summer that turn a gorgeous red before falling. Prefers a moist but well drained, fertile soil in full sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 6m

 

 


Cornus x rutgersensis ‘Aurora’

A popular form of this beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub that has mid green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces large white bracts in late spring. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Dislikes lime. HGT 6m

 

 


Cornus x rutgersensis 'Stardust'Cornus x rutgersensis ‘Stardust’

A popular form of this beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub that has mid green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces large white bracts in late spring. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Dislikes lime. HGT 3m

 

 


Cornus rutgersensis 'Stellar Pink'Cornus x rutgersensis ‘Stellar Pink’

Another popular form of this beautiful, large, slow-growing shrub that has mid green foliage turning red and purple in autumn. Produces large soft pink bracts in late spring. Fully hardy & deciduous. Prefers moist but well drained soil in part shade. Dislikes lime. HGT 3m

 

 


Cotinus coggygria ‘Flamissimo’

A lovely compact form of ‘smoke bush’, having mid green, deciduous foliage and producing a ‘haze’ of soft, open, pinkish plumes during mid summer. Stunning autumn colour! Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT: 1.8m

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Cotinus 'Grace'Cotinus coggygria x dummeri ‘Grace’ – AGM

A lovely form of ‘smoke bush’, having wine red, deciduous foliage and producing a ‘haze’ of soft, open, pinkish plumes during mid summer. Good autumn colour. Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT: 6m

 

 

 


Crinodendron pataguaCrinodendron patagua

The ‘Lily of the Valley Tree’ – An upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green foliage and producing fragrant, bell shaped, white flowers in late summer. Prefers a fertile, ericaceous soil in part shade. Hardy. HGT 8m

 

 

 


Cytisus battendieri – The Pineapple Broom (Argyrocytisus battendieri)

A beautiful, small sized tree/shrub with silky, silvery-grey leaves that are evergreen in mild winters. Produces short panicles of bright yellow, pineapple scented flowers throughout summer. Fully hardy, prefers well drained soil in full sun. HGT: 4m

 

 


Daphne odora x bholua 'Perfume Princess'Daphne odora x bholua ‘Perfume Princess

A much sought after, evergreen shrub with lance-shaped mid green foliage. Perfume Princess produces highly fragrant, white flowers with a hint of pink in late winter/early spring. Prefers a fertile, well drained neutral soil in full sun/part shade. ALL PARTS ARE TOXIC IF INGESTED. Hardy. HGT 1.2m

 

 

 

 

Daphne x transatlantica ‘Summer Ice’

A new variegated form of this long flowering, semi-evergreen Daphne, producing highly fragrant white flowers over a long period between spring and autumn. Prefers a fertile, well drained neutral soil in full sun/part shade. ALL PARTS ARE TOXIC IF INGESTED. Fully Hardy. HGT 90 cm

 

 


Decaisnea fargesiiDecaisnea fargesii

With the awful common name of ‘Dead Man’s Fingers’ this Western Chinese shrub forms an upright, open shrub with dark green, deciduous foliage and produces pendant panicles of yellow-green flowers in summer that are fragrant at night. These are followed by long, deep blue pods. Prefers a fertile, well drained, neutral soil in full sun, shelter from cold winds. Hardy to -15. HGT: 4m

 

 


Deutzia calycosa 'Dali'Deutzia calycosa ‘Dali’

Originally collected & named by Roy Lancaster, Dali is a rare and beautiful Deutzia producing large, pink tinged white flowers from May to July. Deciduous, prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT 1.5m

 

 

 


Deutzia x rosea 'Yuki Cherry Blossom'Deutzia x rosea ‘Yuki Cherry Blossom’

A new & lovely form of Deutzia, being very compact & producing masses of creamy-white & pink flowers from May to Jun. Good autumn colour. Deciduous, prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT 60cm

 

 

 


Deutzia x rosea 'Yuki Snowflake'Deutzia x rosea ‘Yuki Snowflake’

A new & lovely form of Deutzia, being very compact & producing masses of fragrant white flowers from May to Jun. Good autumn colour. Deciduous, prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Fully hardy. HGT 60cm

 

 

 


Dichroa febrifuga

A rare, semi evergreen, hydrangea like shrub originating from South East Asia. Commonly called ‘Chinese Quinine’, it is used extensively in Chinese medicine. Dichroa has large dark green foliage and produces large heads of dark blue flowers (on ericaceous soils) in Summer followed by dark blue fruit. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full sun. May need winter protection. HGT: 2m

 


Eucalyptus pauciflora ssp. Niphophila – The Alpine Snow Gum

Probably the hardiest form of eucalyptus, Niphophila is a great evergreen for exposed, windy sites and is slower growing than other forms. With striking white/pale grey smooth bark & blue-green, narrow foliage. It prefers a well drained soil (even lime) in full sun. HGT: 7m

 


Eucalyptus pulchella – The White Peppermint Gum

This beautiful form of eucalyptus is evergreen, with striking white/pale grey smooth bark. Blue-green, narrow foliage and small white flowers. Hardy to -20, it prefers a well drained soil in full sun. May be coppiced! HGT: 15m

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Euonymus alatus Blade Runner

Euonymus alatus ‘Blade Runner’

An exciting new form of the Spindle, with much more prominent ‘wings’ to the stems. Blade runner has dark green, deciduous foliage that turns the most vivid red in Autumn. Produces inconspicuous flowers in summer followed by bright orange berries. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. Doesn’t mind lime. Fully hardy. Good autumn colour. HGT 1.8m

 


Euonymus alatus Compactus AGM

A slow-growing, compact form of the Spindle, with dark green, deciduous foliage that turns the most vivid red in Autumn. Produces inconspicuous flowers in summer followed by bright orange berries. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. Doesn’t mind lime. Fully hardy. Good autumn colour. HGT: 1m

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Euonymus bungeanus ‘Dart’s Pride’

A beautiful form of Spindle Tree, with dark green, deciduous foliage that turns shades of pink & yellow in Autumn. Produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer followed by pink fruit that split to reveal orange seeds. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. Doesn’t mind lime. Fully hardy. Good autumn colour. HGT: 3m

 


Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'Euonymus europaeus ‘Red Cascade’ AGM

A slow-growing form of the Spindle Tree, with dark green, deciduous foliage that turns the most vivid red in Autumn. Produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer followed by pink fruit that split to reveal orange seeds. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. Doesn’t mind lime. Fully hardy. Good autumn colour. HGT: 4m

 


Euonymus grandiflorus ‘Ruby Wine’

A lovely, upright form of the slow-growing Spindle Tree, with dark green, semi evergreen foliage that turns a rich ruby red in Autumn. Produces small, yellow-green flowers in summer followed by pink fruit that split to reveal orange seeds. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in full/part shade. Doesn’t mind lime. Fully hardy. Good autumn colour. HGT: 2m

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Euonymus myrianthus

First introduced to the UK in 1908 by Ernest Wilson, this rare & beautiful shrub has evergreen, mid green foliage and produces clusters of small, yellow flowers in spring followed by yellow-orange fruit that split to reveal scarlet-orange seeds in autumn. Prefers a fertile, moist but well drained soil in full sun/part shade. Fully hardy. HGT: 3m

 

 


Euphorbia melliferaEuphorbia mellifera  AGM

A lovely & popular variety with evergreen, dark green foliage with pale midribs. Produces honey scented, creamy brown bracts in late spring. Drought tolerant. Prefers well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Caution, sap may irritate sensitive skin. HGT: 2m

 

 


Euphorbia x pasteurii

A lovely & popular variety with evergreen, dark green foliage with pale midribs. Produces honey scented, creamy brown bracts in late spring. Drought tolerant. Prefers well drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Caution, sap may irritate sensitive skin. HGT: 1.5m

 

 


Exochorda serratifolia Snow WhiteExochorda serratifolia ‘Snow White’

An elegant shrub with graceful, arching branches that produces large white flowers in Spring above soft green foliage. Prefers neutral soil in full sun/part shade. Deciduous & fully hardy. HGT 2m