BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Growers of rare trees & shrubs

Abelia engleriana
Chinese Abelia

A native of Szechuan province in China, Abelia engleriana is a bushy, semi-evergreen shrub with lightly scented, pale purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers with a golden-orange throat in mid summer ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Abelia x grandiflora
Abelia

A charming and semi-evergreen shrub, Abelia x grandiflora has lightly scented, white flowers lightly tinged with pink throughout late summer ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Abeliophyllum distichum
White Forsythia

A beautiful plant which is native to central Korea, Abeliophyllum distichum has clusters of very fragrant, creamy white flowers which emerge in late winter or early spring ...more...
Buy now £14.00

Abies koreana

In the wild Abies koreana can be found growing in temperate forest and enjoys cool humid summers and cold winters ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'
Korean Fir

An unusual cultivar, Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' has its needles arranged in whorls around the branchlets, allowing you to see the beautiful silvery-blue undersides of the leaves clearly ...more...
Buy now £17.50

Abies pinsapo 'Glauca'
Blue Spanish Fir

A stiffly upright tree with splendid steel-blue foliage, the needles are wonderfully tactile and indeed we have found that small sections of stems may be used as a comb if caught short in a crisis ...more...
Buy now £19.50

Abies procera 'Glauca'
Blue Noble Fir

One of the most colourful and stately of all conifers, Abies procera 'Glauca' will produce eye-catching, upright, large (up to 25 cm long), steel-blue cones which turn bronze/brown as they age ...more...
Buy now £19.50

Acanthus spinosus
Bear's Breeches

A handsome architectural plant, Acanthus spinosus has large glossy, dark green leaves which are deeply divided and in late summer, large spikes of foxglove-like flowers in mauve and white ...more...
Buy now £6.00

Acer campestre (Woodland).
Field Maple

A vigorous native tree, Acer campestre is commonly seen growing in hedges and woodland ...more...
Buy now £47.50

Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum'
Golden Cappadocian Maple

Native to a vast area from the Caucasus to the Himalayas, Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' has claret tinted, golden-yellow young leaves ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum'
Cappadocian Maple

Originally introduced in 1838 this eye-catching cultivar remains uncommon in the United Kingdom ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Acer circinatum
Vine Maple or Mountain Maple

An unusual maple with excellent autumn colour, native to the western side of Canada and the United States ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Acer x conspicuum 'Mozart'
Snakebark Maple

An unusual new introduction to the United Kingdom, this hybrid between Acer pensylvanicum and Acer davidii has a particularly deep purplish-red bark covered with vertical, sinuous silver lines ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Acer davidii 'Rosalie'
Snakebark Maple

A superb cultivar, Acer davidii 'Rosalie' has beautiful silver and red striated bark when young, which as the plant ages, turns darker until it becomes the green and silver ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Acer davidii 'Serpentine'
Snakebark Maple

The superb silver lines on the bark of Acer davidii 'Serpentine' gradually snake around the trunk as it grows creating a ghostly effect which makes this tree a fascinating addition to a winter garden ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple

Of all the lovely small trees in cultivation, this maple stands supreme with gorgeous, peeling cinnamon coloured bark and fiery red and orange autumn colours ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Acer macrophyllum
Bigleaf Maple or Oregon Maple

A handsome maple with huge leaves, native to western North America which can be found growing in the wild from southernmost Alaska to southern California ...more...
Buy now £32.50

Acer palmatum ssp. amoenum
Japanese Maple

Grown from seed collected in Japan, Acer palmatum ssp amoenum has smooth grey bark and handsome, deeply cut leaves which turn vivid shades of orange, red or yellow before falling in autumn ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Japanese Maple

A beautiful and popular maple, Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' has deeply-cut, purplish-red leaves in spring / summer which turn a vivid scarlet in the autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Acer palmatum var. dissectum 'Inaba-shidare'
Japanese Maple

A popular cultivar, Acer palmatum var dissectum 'Inaba-shidare' has deeply cut, burgundy coloured leaves in spring and summer which turn scarlet and crimson in a good, crisp autumn ...more...
Buy now £16.50

Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy'
Japanese Maple

An attractive, mound-shaped maple, Acer palmatum 'Red Pygmy' has delicate, seven-lobed, reddish-purple leaves which turn shades of bright red and scarlet in a good crisp autumn ...more...
Buy now £16.50

Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira'
Japanese Maple or Lion's Head Maple

An uncommon yet charming cultivar, Acer palmatum 'Shishigashira' has an upright habit with the branches covered with congested "clouds" of small, dark green leaves ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg'
Japanese Maple

A handsome maple, Acer palmatum 'Trompenburg' has rich, glossy-purple, very deeply cut leaves ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'
Maple

A spectacular small, slow growing tree, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' has lovely shrimp-pink leaves when they emerge in spring ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Acer pseudosieboldianum
Korean Maple

A handsome Acer which is ideal for people that would love the autumn colour of a Japanese Maple in their garden, but live in an area that is too cold or exposed to grow them successfully ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Canadian Maple or Red Maple

In recent years Acer rubrum 'October Glory' has established itself as one of the most spectacular trees in autumn, with leaves that turn long lasting shades of rich metallic-red and orange in October ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Acer rubrum 'Scanlon'
Canadian Maple or Red Maple

A distinctive form of Canadian Maple, Acer rubrum 'Scanlon' has an an attractive upright and narrow habit ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon'
Snakebark Maple

Lovely new introduction, Acer rufinerve 'Yellow Ribbon' has an eye-catching lemon yellow stem covered with fine silver lines and new shoots which are salmon pink in colour ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum Wieri'
Silver Maple

Vigorous, large maple of great beauty, especially when the wind ruffles its foliage revealing the silver underside of the leaf ...more...
Buy now £32.50

Acer saccharum
Sugar Maple

Native to Eastern North America and known for its fantastic autumn colour, Acer saccharum is unusual in the United Kingdom and commonly called the 'Sugar Maple' ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Acer tatarica ssp. ginnala
Amur Maple

One of our favourite maples, Acer ginnala is native to central China and Japan and has bright green leaves which turn glorious shades of orange and crimson in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Acer tegmentosum
Snakebark Maple or Manchurian Striped Maple

One of the loveliest of all Snakebark maples, Acer tegmentosum has magnificent jade and silver striated bark, complimented in winter by striking mahogany coloured buds ...more...
Buy now £36.00

Acer truncatum
Shantung Maple or Purpleblow Maple

A native of Northern China and Korea, Acer truncatum is a deciduous, handsome and easy to grow tree ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Acradenia frankliniae

An evergreen plant, native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has attractive, glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Aesculus flava 'Vestita'
Yellow Buckeye

Beautiful, tall, round headed tree which has large, upright panicles of pale yellow flowers in May and June ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Aesculus glabra 'October Red'
Ohio Buckeye

Handsome, rare tree with excellent autumn colour which originally comes from the South-eastern and Central United States ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata'

An unusual form of our native horse chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata' has interesting, exceptionally deeply cut leaves ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Aesculus indica 'Sidney Pearce'
Indian Horse Chestnut

Particularly desirable selection of Aesculus indica which was first selected by Sidney Pearce, the Assistant Curator at the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, in 1935 ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'

A small tree native to the South-east United States, Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' has leaves which are a coppery colour in spring, dark green in summer and glowing reddish-orange in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Aesculus x neglecta 'Erythroblastos'
Yellow Horse chestnut

A beautiful, rare small tree which is native to the United States, Aesculus neglecta 'Erythroblastos' has young leaves in spring which are a fantastic apricot or shrimp-pink in colour, turning lime green later in the year ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei'

Charming, rare and very slow growing cultivar which is covered with upright panicles of rose-pink flowers in early summer ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Aesculus pavia 'Splendens'
Scarlet Buckeye

Perhaps the most handsome of the flowering Buckeyes, this is an unusual plant which has impressive, long (10 - 20 cm) panicles of scarlet flowers in late spring / early summer ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids'
African Lily

A perennial native of southern Africa, Agapanthus 'Headbourne Hybrids' has eye-catching heads of pretty blue flowers and attractive narrow, strap-like, mid green leaves produced in a rounded clump ...more...
Buy now £6.00

Ageratina ligustrina
Spindle Tree

An unusual, evergreen shrub native to parts of Southern North America, Ageratina ligustrina has lush, green leaves and large flattened, white flower heads in late summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Ailanthus altissima
Tree of Heaven

A deciduous tree native to North-eastern and Central China as well as Taiwan ...more...
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Akebia quinata
Chocolate Vine

A vigorous and semi-evergreen climber, Akebia quinata has lovely lush green leaves and clusters of small trailing, chocolate-purple flowers in spring ...more...
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Akebia trifoliata
Three-leaved Akebia

Unusual and deciduous climber, Akebia trifoliata is an elegant plant with lush green, three lobed, wavy-edged leaflets ...more...
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Alnus glutinosa (Woodland).
Common Alder

A tall tree, Alnus glutinosa has light green, oval leaves and yellow catkins in spring ...more...
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Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'
Cut-leaved Alder

Slow growing and unusual, slender small tree with filigree-like, deeply cut, sea-green leaves a little similar in appearance to those of a maple ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Alnus incana (Woodland).
Grey Alder

A slightly smaller tree then the Alnus glutinosa, this is a very hardy tree with slightly cone-shaped habit when young ...more...
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Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill'
Snowy Mespilus or June Berry

An eye-catching cultivar, Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' has clusters of pink buds which open into pretty pale pink flowers in spring ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina'

A delightful, low maintenance tree, Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina' is covered with masses of large white flowers in spring ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Aralia elata
Angelica Tree

A splendid plant native to parts of Eastern Asia, including Japan, China and Korea, Aralia elata has huge, bi-pinnate leaves which can be up to 100 - 125 cm long on an established plants ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Aralia spinosa 'Hercules Club'
Devils Walking stick

A deciduous species native to North America, Aralia spinosa 'Hercules Club' is similar in some respects to Aralia elata, with ornamental bright green, bi-pinnate leaves ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Arbutus 'Marina'
Strawberry Tree

An unusual selection, Arbutus 'Marina' is evergreen and has large, glossy leaves (much larger than those of a Arbutus unedo) and racemes of creamy white flowers in autumn, followed by colourful strawberry-like fruit ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'
Strawberry Tree

Gorgeous evergreen plant which has pinkish-red coloured, pitcher-like flowers in autumn followed by bright red, edible, strawberry-like fruit ...more...
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Atherosperma moschatum
Australian Snowdrop Tree or Black Sassafras

Beautiful evergreen tree which is native to parts of South-east Australia and Tasmania, Atherosperma moschatum has narrow, long , finely toothed, leathery leaves ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Azara patagoniensis

A very rare species of Azara which is native to Patagonia, this evergreen plant has dark, glossy green leaves with a toothed edge ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde'
Barberry

A new introduction, Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' is a low growing form with relatively large, burgundy purple leaves in spring and summer which turn vivid shades of scarlet before falling in autumn ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet'
Barberry

A popular low shrub, Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' has bright green leaves which turn vivid shades of amber or red before falling in autumn and delicate, pale-lemon coloured flowers in spring ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'
Barberry

An eye-catching cultivar which has young leaves that are purple as they emerge and within a few weeks begin to show pleasing swirls of pink and cream variegation which lasts all summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis'
Chinese Red Birch

A handsome species which comes from Western China, Betula albosinensis 'Septentrionalis' has peeling bark which is a rich mahogany-red, complimenting the creamy coloured trunk ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Betula ermanii
Erman's Birch

Betula ermanii is unusual in the United Kingdom and is grown for its beautiful peeling bark which is white, tinged with pale pink and cream ...more...
Buy now £28.50

Betula ermanii '(Three Plants)'

Three of the above Betula ermanii, ideal for planting as a group (3 - 5 m apart is a good, standard distance) or together in the same hole to grow as a branching single tree ...more...
Buy now £80.00

Betula lenta
Black Birch or Cherry Birch

An unusual tree which is native to North America, the species name 'lenta' means flexible or tough, referring to the twigs ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Betula medwedewii 'Gold Bark'
Golden Barked Birch

A very rare and handsome birch tree introduced from the Caucasus mountains in 1897, Betula medwedewii 'Gold Bark' has deeply veined dark green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Betula papyrifera 'Vancouver'
Canoe Birch or Paper Birch

Eye-catching species of Birch which can be found growing in the wild in the woods and forests of Northern North America up to Greenland ...more...
Buy now £42.50

Betula pendula (Woodland).
Silver Birch

A fast growing tree, Betula pendula is very hardy and has attractive silver bark when established ...more...
Buy now £45.00

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'

A fantastic tree and one of our most popular Birch, Betula utilis 'Doorenbos' is a slender, fast growing birch with particularly fine peeling white bark, even on quite young specimens ...more...
Buy now £28.50

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Doorenbos. (Three Plants)'

Three of the above Betula utilis var ...more...
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Blueberry 'Berkley'
Blueberry

Introduced in 1949, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Berkeley' has numerous open clusters of large, tasty, pale blue fruit which can be eaten fresh or used in baking, stewing and for making pies ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Blueberry 'Bluecrop'
Blueberry

A blueberry cultivar which is popular with both commercial growers and gardeners ...more...
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Buddleja alternifolia
Weeping Butterfly Bush

An unusual species native to parts of China, Buddleja alternifolia has arching branches covered with masses of fragrant, lilac coloured flowers in early to mid summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
Butterfly Bush

A popular garden plant, Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' has lovely long trusses of fragrant, dark purple flowers in late summer ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue'
Butterfly Bush

A compact cultivar, Buddleja davidii 'Nanho Blue' has arching branches with spikes of fragrant, pale lilac-blue flowers in summer and lance-shaped, pale grey-green leaves ...more...
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Buddleja salviifolia
South African Sage Wood

An evergreen native of South Africa, Buddleja salviifolia has fragrant, white or pale-lilac flowers in summer ...more...
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Buxus balearica
Balearic Box

An unusual evergreen shrub native to the Balearic Islands and Spain, Buxus balearica has glossy, dark green leaves which are aromatic when wet or damp ...more...
Buy now £6.00

Buxus sempervirens
Common Box

One of the finest low, evergreen hedging plants; ideal also for topiary and knot gardens ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Buxus sempervirens 'Elegantissima'
Variegated Common Box

A distinctive selection of box which has ornamental, creamy-white, variegated leaves ...more...
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Calceolaria integrifolia
Lady's purse or Pocketbook Flower

An unusual, evergreen plant native to Chile, Calceolaria integrifolia has soft green leaves and is smothered with very pretty, bright yellow, pouch-like flowers in mid summer ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Calycanthus floridus
Carolina Allspice

A lovely deciduous plant, Calycanthus floridus has masses of wonderful, maroon coloured flowers which have a fragrance similar to ripe apples and are very eye-catching against the dark green foliage ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Campanula glomerata 'Alba'
White Clustered Bellflower

An ornamental selection, Campanula glomerata 'Alba' has very pretty clusters of bell-shaped, white flowers atop its stems in mid summer ...more...
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Campsis radicans 'Flava'
Yellow Trumpet Vine or Trumpet Creeper

A native of the South-east United States, the beauty of this climber must have attracted the notice of the first settlers, for it was introduced to England in 1640 ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Campsis x tagliabuana 'Madame Galen'
Trumpet Vine

A vigorous climber, Campsis tagliabuana 'Madame Galen' has clusters of vivid, orange-red, trumpet-shaped flowers in late summer and early autumn ...more...
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Carex comans 'Bronze Form'
New Zealand Hair Sedge

Originating from New Zealand, this is a charming short grass with year-round interest and narrow, weeping leaves which form a dense tussock ...more...
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Carpinus betulus (Woodland).
Hornbeam

A sturdy deciduous tree, Carpinus betulus is very hardy with deeply veined green leaves which turn an attractive yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £57.50

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'
Columnar Hornbeam

An outstanding form of hornbeam which was selected originally from a narrow street tree found in Eindhoven in the Netherlands ...more...
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Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea'
Hornbeam

An intriguing, rare selection of Carpinus which is named for the plum purple colour of its young growing tips in spring and summer ...more...
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Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam

Handsome species which can be found growing in the wild as an attractive, under storey tree in the woods of Eastern North America ...more...
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Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries'
American Hornbeam

A rare selection, newly introduced to the United Kingdom from Belgium, Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries' has dark green leaves withd eye-catching dark red, yellow and orange autumn colours ...more...
Buy now £37.50

Carpinus cordata
Heart-leaved Hornbeam

an elegant, rare tree native to parts of China, Korea and Japan, Carpinus cordata has large deeply veined, bright green leaves which show some attractive autumn colours in a good year ...more...
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Carpinus japonica
Japanese Hornbeam

Unusual and decorative species of hornbeam native to Japan, Carpinus japonica is known for producing stunning catkins when established, hop-like and quite persistent in autumn ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Carpinus laxiflora var. fargesii
Chinese Hornbeam

A rare species of hornbeam native to China, Carpinus laxiflora var fargesii and has fine, deeply veined leaves which are a splendid maroon or plum purple when young, darkening to green as they age ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
Golden Indian Bean Tree

Beautiful and distinctly mop-headed, golden-leaved tree which can be found growing in the wild in Southern North America and parts of Central America ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'
Purple Indian Bean Tree

An uncommon cultivar with fetching, large, chocolate-purple young leaves that turn to dark green as they age ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Cedrus deodara
Himalayan Cedar

One of the most elegant and beautiful of all conifers, the species name 'deodara' is probably derived from the Sanskrit, devadaru meaning 'wood of the gods' ...more...
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Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Glauca'
Blue Atlas Cedar

A handsome and vigorous trees, Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca' has vivid, silvery-blue needles which retain their colour all year round and a distinctive habit ...more...
Buy now £19.50

Cedrus libani subsp. atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'
Weeping Blue Atlas Cedar

A stiffly weeping cultivar, Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' has lovely silvery-blue needles and a very elegant arching habit ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphrodite Form'
Oriental Bittersweet

In the wild, this exciting, twining climber is found growing up thickets of trees in lowland areas and mountains all over Japan and China ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Cephalanthus occidentalis
Button Bush

Beautiful deciduous shrub which can be found growing in the wild in lowland sites and next to streams in a large area of Eastern North America ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Cercidiphyllum japonicum
Katsura Tree

An unusual but easily grown tree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum is known for its beautiful, heart-shaped leaves which turn from a lush green in spring and summer to fantastic shades of yellow, purple and red in autumn ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Heronswood Globe'
Katsura Tree

A new and unusual dwarf selection of katsura tree raised in America, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Heronswood Globe' has glorious creamy-yellow to pink autumn colour and grows into a small globe shaped tree ...more...
Buy now £47.50

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'
Fox Tail Katsura Tree

A new form of this desirable tree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' has leaves which are deep purple when they emerge in spring, gradually turning purple-grey or glaucous blue as the year progresses ...more...
Buy now £32.50

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Strawberry'
Katsura Tree

Rare selection of Cercidiphyllum which has been bred for its outstanding, reliable, strawberry-pink and creamy-yellow autumn colours ...more...
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Eastern Redbud

The sun shining through the glorious rich-purple, heart-shaped leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the wonders of the garden ...more...
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Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'
Redbud

An eye-catching new introduction, Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold' has clear golden-yellow, heart-shaped leaves in spring which darken to pale green later in the year ...more...
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Cercis canadensis 'Royal White'
Eastern Redbud

Rare and free flowering cultivar, Cercis canadensis 'Royal White' has flurries of pure white, pea-like flowers on the bare stems before the leaves emerges in spring ...more...
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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese Redbud

A beautiful species which is native to China, Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' has bare stems which are studded with pretty, rich purple-pink flowers in late April or early May before the foliage emerges ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'
Judas Tree

A lovely small tree which is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region, Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' has masses of vivid dark purple/ pink flowers in May ...more...
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Chaenomeles speciosa 'Umbilicata'

Native to parts of China, Chaenomeles speciosa 'Umbilicata' has masses of handsome, single, salmon pink flowers which appear in spring before the dark green leaves emerge ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Chaenomeles x 'Toyo-Nishiki'
Flowering Quince

An exciting Japanese cultivar which has both lovely white and white flushed pink flowers in spring all on the same plant ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Nootka False Cypress or Alaska Cedar

An evergreen tree native to North America, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' has elegant cascades of flattened, soft-green foliage and once established it is one of the most striking specimen conifers ...more...
Buy now £17.50

Chimonanthus praecox
Wintersweet

A popular semi-evergreen plant native to the woods and hills of China, Chimonanthus praecox has fantastic, sweetly scented, creamy-yellow flowers in winter on mature plants ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Morning Cloud'
Morning Cloud Chitalpa

A beautiful hybrid between Catalpa bignonioides and Chilopsis linearis which was first raised in the 1960's at the Uzbek Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden in Tashkent, Uzbekistan ...more...
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Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn'
Pink Dawn Chitalpa

Unusual in the United Kingdom, Chitalpa tashkentensis 'Pink Dawn' has long, narrow, dark green leaves and lovely pale pink, azalea-like flowers in late summer ...more...
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Cistus x corbariensis
Rock Rose

A rounded evergreen shrub, Cistus x corbariensis has dark green glossy leaves and masses of pink flower buds which open to pure white flowers, with yellow centres throughout summer ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Cladrastis kentukea

Native to South-eastern North America, Cladrastis lutea has lovely wisteria-like white, fragrant flowers, touched with yellow at the centre in early summer ...more...
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Cladrastis sinensis
Chinese Yellow Wood

A rare and elegant tree native to parts of China, Cladrastis sinensis was first introduced to the United Kingdom by Wilson in 1901 and has very attractive bright green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves ...more...
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Clematis alpina 'Stolwijk Gold'

A splendid new introduction to the United Kingdom from Holland, Clematis alpina 'Stolwijk Gold' has eye-catching golden leaves and nodding, rich blue flowers in late spring ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Clematis 'Inspiration'

A beautiful and free flowering variety, Clematis 'Inspiration' has rich rose-pink flowers with yellow stamen which contrast well against the dark green foliage in mid to late summer ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Clematis macropetala 'Purple Spider'
Purple Flowering Clematis

Charming climber with rich dark-purple, semi double and slightly spidery flowers in spring which look splendid against the lush green foliage ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Clematis montana 'Broughton Star'
Clematis

A lovely cultivar with dusky, double pink flowers in late spring and young leaves which are a dark bronze colour when they emerge, turning dark greenlater in summer ...more...
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Clematis montana 'Elizabeth'
Clematis

A vigorous climber with masses of scented, pale-pink flowers in late spring which stand out well against the dark green leaves ...more...
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Clematis x 'Princess Diana'
Clematis

One of the best new Clematis hybrids, Clematis x 'Princess Diana' has rich bright-pink, tulip shaped flowers throughout midsummer and until early autumn ...more...
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Clematis tangutica
Yellow-flowered Clematis

An exciting and vigorous climber, Clematis tangutica has rich-yellow, lantern-shaped, nodding flowers in late summer or autumn, followed by silky seed heads ...more...
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Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit'
Clematis

An eye-catching cultivar, Clematis viticella 'Polish Spirit' was first raised by Brother Stefan Franczak in Poland and has masses of rich purple-blue flowers in mid to late summer ...more...
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Clematis viticella 'Rubra'
Red-flowered Clematis

A handsome cultivar with lovely red, nodding flowers throughout late summer which seem almost to glow when planted in a position which allows the sun to shine through them ...more...
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Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell'
Sweet Pepper Bush

A superb cultivar introduced from North America, Clethra alnifolia 'Anne Bidwell' is clothed in racemes of beautiful, fragrant white flowers in mid to late summer which are very popular with butterflies and bees ...more...
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Colletia armata 'Rosea'
Barbed wire bush

Native to parts of Chile in South America, Colletia armata 'Rosea' is a very spiny shrub with masses of lovely, fragrant white flowers which are pink when in bud, nestled between the thorns in late autumn and winter ...more...
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Colquhounia coccinea
Himalayan Mint Plant

A showy shrub native to the grassland of the Himalayas and Western China, Colquhounia coccinea has soft, downy grey-green leaves with a whitish underside and vivid whorls of orange-scarlet flowers in summer ...more...
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Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

A superb, unusual specimen plant with silver variegated foliage and a striking, tabulated habit ...more...
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Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea. (two to three years old)'

Older and larger specimens of Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' ...more...
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Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea..(four to five years old)'

Older and larger specimens of Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' ...more...
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Cornus controversa 'Variegata '

A popular and beautiful plant which is similar to the lovely Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea' in appearance, only more vigorous and perhaps slightly more robust ...more...
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Cornus controversa 'Variegata. (two to three years old)'

Common name: Wedding Cake tree ...more...
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Cornus controversa 'Variegata.. (four to five years old)'

Common name: Wedding Cake tree ...more...
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Cornus x 'Eddie's White Wonder'

A spectacular form which was first selected by a British Columbia nurseryman called Henry Matheson Eddie, Cornus x 'Eddie's White Wonder' has lovely, huge, creamy-white flower bracts in early summer ...more...
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Cornus kousa 'China Girl'

Introduced from Hupeh, a central province in China in 1910, Cornus kousa has proved to be a first class small tree with masses of eye-catching bracts ...more...
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Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'
Flowering Dogwood

Named after the grand daughter of a Japanese nurseryman, Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' is an exceptionally free flowering selection with masses of large, rich-pink flower bracts in June ...more...
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Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes '
Variegated Flowering Dogwood

A beautiful and unusual introduction from North America, Cornus kousa 'Wolf Eyes' has elegant, cream edged leaves and prolific, large white flower bracts in early summer ...more...
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Cornus mas
Cornelian Cherry

An ornamental species, native to Central and Southern Europe, Cornus mas is easy to grow with clusters of pretty, golden-yellow flowers in early spring followed by colourful fruit later in the year ...more...
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Cornus mas 'Aurea'
Golden-leaved Cornelian Cherry

An eye-catching cultivar, Cornus mas 'Aurea' has soft golden-yellow leaves which emerge in spring and last to early summer before turning lime green and finally showing red and orange tints before falling in autumn ...more...
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Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Flame'
Dogwood

The winter stems of this cultivar are a delightful golden-orange with a tint of pink ...more...
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Corylus avellana (Woodland).
Hazel

Our native species of hazel, Corylus avellana grows to be a large shrub or small, multi-stemmed tree and in early spring is festooned with long, yellow catkins followed later in the year by hazelnuts ...more...
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Corylus avellana 'Aurea'
Golden Hazel

A handsome shrub which has a splendid display of creamy yellow catkins in late winter or early spring ...more...
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Corylus maxima 'Red Zellernus'
Purple Hazel

An uncommon selection with rich-purple leaves, Corylus maxima 'Red Zellernus' is festooned with long, pretty, pink catkins which are followed by reddish-purple, edible nuts later in the year ...more...
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Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'
Purple-leaved Smoke Bush

First class shrub, Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple' has deep purple, rounded leaves in spring and summer which turn fiery shades of red and orange before falling in autumn ...more...
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Cotinus obovatus
American Smoketree or Chittamwood

A spectacular rare tree native to North America, Cotinus obovatus has outstanding foliage, with very large (up to 10 cm), oval leaves which are lush green in the spring and summer ...more...
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Cotoneaster cuspidatus
Tibetan Cotoneaster

An unusual plant which can be found growing in Tibet, Cotoneaster cuspidatus has masses of large, shiny red fruit in autumn ...more...
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Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty'
Chinese Bearberry

A popular and evergreen ground cover plant, Cotoneaster dammeri 'Coral Beauty' has dark green, glossy foliage and masses of attractive, small white flowers in late spring ...more...
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Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus
Chinese Cotoneaster

A rare, semi-evergreen native of China, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var meiophyllus has large, oval, leaves which are tinged with pink when young, before turning dark green as they age ...more...
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Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus'
Willow-leaved Cotoneaster

A handsome, semi-evergreen species native to Western China, Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' has small clusters of white flowers in mid summer, followed by masses of creamy-yellow berries in autumn ...more...
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Crataegus crus-galli var. 'Inermis'
Thornless Cockspur Hawthorn

An unusual, deciduous hawthorn with lovely flowers which is native to parts of Canada and North America, from Quebec to North Carolina and west into Minnesota ...more...
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Crataegus laevigata 'Pink Corkscrew'

An uncommon and flamboyant selection of hawthorn with colourful flowers which is worth considering just for its habit alone, especially in winter when the young growth that is contorted into a zigzag pattern is exposed ...more...
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Crataegus monogyna (Woodland).
Hawthorn

A native large shrub, Crataegus monogyna has pretty white flowers in late spring, followed by large clusters of bright red fruit in autumn that are particularly popular with wildlife ...more...
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Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
Cockspur Hawthorn or Broad-leaved Hawthorn

Popular and handsome selection, Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' has probably the finest display of rich orange and crimson autumn colours of any hawthorn ...more...
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Crataegus tanacetifolia
Tansy-Leaved Thorn

A slow growing species which originates from Asia Minor and Syria, Crataegus tanacetifolia is an almost thornless, mop-headed small tree with attractive downy, silver-grey, dandelion-like leaves ...more...
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Crinodendron hookerianum
Chilean Lantern Tree

Introduced from Chile in 1848, Crinodendron hookerianum has eye-catching flowers which makes it one of the most striking evergreen shrubs in cultivation ...more...
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Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'
Pink-flowered Chilean Lantern Tree

A lovely new cultivar, Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman' is similar to the more familiar Crinodendron hookerianum, except that it has masses of delicate, pale pink (rather than red) flowers in early summer ...more...
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Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia

A popular plant native to South Africa, Crocosmia 'Lucifer' has dense clumps of long, upright, sword-like leaves and has large clusters of brilliant-red flowers in mid to late summer ...more...
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Cryptomeria japonica
Japanese cedar

Native to parts of Japan and China, Cryptomeria japonica is an elegant, evergreen tree once established ...more...
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Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca'
Arizona Cypress

A native to the South-western United States and North Mexico, Cupressus arizonica 'Glauca'' is an unusual, handsome, evergreen conifer with beautiful, fragrant, silvery-blue foliage ...more...
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Cytisus battandieri
Pineapple Broom / Moroccan Broom

A beautiful, evergreen plant introduced to the United Kingdom from Morocco in the early 1920's, Cytisus battandieri has pineapple-coloured and scented flowers which are produced in conical clusters in midsummer ...more...
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Damson 'Shropshire Prune'
Damson tree

A self-fertile and free fruiting tree, Damson 'Shropshire Prune' has pale blueish-black fruit with an excellent tart flavour and aromatic pale green flesh ...more...
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Daphne bholua 'Jacqueline Postill'
Daphne

In the wild this beautiful evergreen plant with scented flowers grows in the Eastern Himalayas from East Nepal to Bhutan ...more...
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Davidia involucrata
Pocket Handkerchief Tree or The Dove Tree

A lovely tree native to South-west China, Davidia involucrata has masses of glorious, white flower bracts in May and June (up to 15 cm long) on mature specimens ...more...
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Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields'
Pink-flowered Deutzia

A lovely selection, Deutzia x hybrida 'Strawberry Fields' has masses of large, deep-pink and white, fragrant flowers in mid-summer which contrast well with its bright green leaves ...more...
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Deutzia setchuenensis var. corymbiflora
Chinese Snow Flower

Charming and slow growing species, Deutzia setchuenensis var corymbiflora has clusters of long lasting, star-like white flowers in summer ...more...
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Diervilla x splendens
Bush Honeysuckle

An unusual shrub with colourful flowers named after the French surgeon, Dr Dierville, who first introduced this genus from the Eastern United States in the early 18th century ...more...
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Dipelta floribunda
Rosy Dipelta

An outstanding plant which is native to China, Dipelta floribunda has strong, upright stems bearing clusters of lightly fragrant, funnel-shaped, pale-pink flowers with yellow throats in late spring or early summer ...more...
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Dipelta ventricosa
Dipelta

A notoriously difficult to propagate plant, Dipelta ventricosa was first introduced to the United Kingdom from Western China in 1904 and is still rare in cultivation ...more...
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Disanthus cercidifolius
Disanthus

A native of China and Japan, this is a very rare plant and one of the most beautiful of all shrubs, with a fantastic display of foliage colour in autumn ...more...
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Distylium racemosum
Isu Tree or Winter-hazel

Native to Southern Japan, this attractive and rare evergreen plant grows into a tree in its natural habitat, yielding valuable hard timber ...more...
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Drimys lanceolata
Mountain Pepper

Native to parts of Australia, Drimys lanceolata is an evergreen plant with dark green, leathery leaves and contrasting dark red stems ...more...
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Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette'
Variegated Mountain Pepper

This fascinating cultivar is named after one of the owners of Bluebell Nursery, Suzette Vernon and has aromatic, cream variegated leaves and dark, purple-red stems ...more...
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Drimys winteri
Winter's Bark

Originally from Argentina and Chile, Drimys winteri is an evergreen shrub or small tree with large bright green, leathery leaves which are aromatic when crushed ...more...
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Elaeagnus commutata 'Quicksilver'
Silver Berry or Wolf Willow

A deciduous species native to parts of the United States and Canada, Elaeagnus commutata 'Quicksilver' is a spectacular foliage plant with bright silvery leaves and fragrant, creamy flowers in May ...more...
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Elaeagnus x ebbingei
Oleaster

A popular and versatile evergreen shrub, Elaeagnus x ebbingei has dainty, sweetly fragrant white flowers from October to January and rounded greenish blue leaves ...more...
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Elaeagnus umbellata
Autumn Olive

An unusual and enchanting plant native to the thin, hillside woods of China and Japan, Elaeagnus umbellata has masses of tiny, elusively fragrant flowers in early summer ...more...
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Eleutherococcus sieboldianus
Fiveleaf Aralia or Angelica Shrub

An interesting plant native to eastern China and Japan, Eleutherococcus sieboldianus is an upright shrub with bright green, five lobed leave which turn a lime green / yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
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Eremurus x isabellinus 'Romance'
Foxtail Lily or Desert Candle

A lovely plant native to parts of Central Asia, Eremurus x isabellinus 'Romance' has eye-catching, long lasting, soft pink flowers on tall, upright flower spikes in early summer ...more...
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Escallonia 'Red Dream'
Escallonia

A fetching, small evergreen shrub, Escallonia 'Red Dream' has glossy green leaves and masses of pretty, pinkish-red, tubular flowers from mid to late summer ...more...
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Eucryphia cordifolia
Ulmo

A native to Central Chile in South America, Eucryphia cordifolia is an elegant small, evergreen tree with oblong, wavy-edged, dark green leaves and masses of ivory-white, slightly scented flowers in late summer ...more...
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Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor'
Eucryphia

A lovely, evergreen hybrid, Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor' has elegant branches covered with masses of large, white flowers in late summer ...more...
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Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'
Leatherwood

Lovely cultivar first discovered growing in Western Tasmania in 1986, Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' has large (up to 3 cm across), pale pink flowers with eye-catching crimson stamen in late summer ...more...
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Eucryphia lucida 'Pink Cloud'
Leatherwood

Originally selected from a wild population of Eucryphia lucida near Smithton in Tasmania, 1984, Eucryphia lucida 'Pink Cloud' has beautiful, fragrant white, flushed-pink, rose-like flowers with white stamens in summer ...more...
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Eucryphia milliganii
Dwarf Leatherwood

A miniature species, Eucryphia milliganii has small, delicate, glossy green leaves and delicate, cup-shaped white flowers in late summer ...more...
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Eucryphia x 'Penwith'
Leatherwood

First discovered at Trengwainton in Cornwall in the 1930's, Eucryphia x 'Penwith' has large, pale white, lightly scented flowers (up to 6 cm across) in late summer ...more...
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Euonymus alatus
Winged Spindle

A beautiful shrub known for its superb autumn colour which is native to China and Japan, Euonymus alatus is a slow growing and has broad, corky 'wings' on its branchlets ...more...
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Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus

Beautiful and rare, Euonymus cornutus var quinquecornutus was discovered in China by the plant hunter Ernest Wilson in 1908 and has pink tinged fruits, each with five horns reminiscent of jester's caps ...more...
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Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus'
Evergreen Euonymus

Attractive, tough and evergreen, Euonymus japonicus 'Microphyllus' has very dark green leaves and grows with a densely bushy, rounded habit ...more...
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Euonymus myrianthus
Evergreen Spindle Tree

Rare and evergreen with exciting, colourful fruit, Euonymus myrianthus is native to Western China and was introduced to England in 1908 by the famous plant hunter Ernest Wilson ...more...
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Euonymus phellomanus
Corktree or Spindle Bush

First collected as seed from China in 1894, Euonymus phellomanus has small inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by vivid lipstick-pink fruit in autumn, which split to reveal conspicuous orange seeds ...more...
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Euonymus planipes
Spindle Tree

Beautiful shrub or very small tree, Euonymus planipes is native to Korea, Northern Japan, Sakhalin Island, Eastern Siberia and has masses of large, showy, purplish-scarlet fruit in autumn, even on quite young plants ...more...
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Euphorbia griffithii 'Great Dixter'
Spurge

A colourful garden plant, Euphorbia griffithii 'Great Dixter' was selected by the gardening writer Christopher Lloyd in the gardens at Great Dixter and has eye-catching orange flower heads in early summer ...more...
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Euphorbia mellifera
Honey Spurge

Native to the Canary Islands, Euphorbia mellifera is a bold evergreen plant with handsome lance-shaped leaves and brown, honey scented flowers in late spring ...more...
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Exochorda giraldii var. wilsonii

Native to Central China, Exochorda giraldii var wilsonii is a lovely plant with very large (up to 5 cm across), paper white flowers in early summer which look like white pearls sitting on the branches when in bud ...more...
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Fagus orientalis 'Iskander'
Fastigiate Oriental Beech

Rare cultivar of oriental beech with a very slim, fastigiate habit and attractive, rounded fresh-green leaves which turn a striking, butter-yellow in a good crisp autumn ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica (Woodland).
Beech Tree

A majestic large tree, Fagus sylvatica has dark green leaves and bronze autumn colour with the dead leaves staying on the plants, sometimes until late spring ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei'
Dwarf Copper Beech

Rare cultivar of Beech first found in the late nineteenth century in Germany, Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' is a very slow growing with fine, narrow and willow-like, deep purple leaves ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Aurea Pendula'
Golden Weeping Beech

As the name suggests this is a slow-growing, weeping beech tree with very pretty, golden or butter-yellow foliage ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Bicolor Sartini'
Golden Variegated Beech Tree

Lovely cultivar of beech with delicate, pale green leaves which are edged with a handsome golden-yellow variegation ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata'
Cock's Comb Beech or Curly-leaved Beech

Rare cultivar which has been in cultivation since the early nineteenth century, Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata' has fascinating dark green, cloud-like clumps of deeply lobed and curled leaves ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold'

First discovered at the fantastic ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Franken'
White Variegated Beech

Produced from a selected seedling of Fagus sylvatica 'Marmorata', the white marbling on the variegated leaves of this selection is very attractive and better than its parent ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'
Dwarf Narrow-leaved Beech

Unusual and very slow growing selection, Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' has green, willow-like leaves which turn an attractive bronze colour in winter and can stay on the plant until the following spring ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'
Weeping Purple Beech

Beautiful weeping Beech with an eye-catching silhouette, Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' has strong purple foliage and a narrow, weeping habit with many branches cascading down to the ground once established ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk'
Purple Fastigiate Beech

Tall, slender selection of copper beech with feathery purple foliage, Fagus sylvatica 'Red Obelisk' is similar to Fagus 'Dawyck Purple', except it is smaller, with a more narrow habit and a serrated edge to the leaf ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Trompenburg'
Purple Beech

This superb purple-leaved tree was discovered in the famous Trompenburg Arboretum, Rotterdam, Holland which incidentally should be on the itinerary of all plant lovers passing through this major port ...more...
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Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia'
Golden Beech

Rare cultivar with eye-catching golden leaves was discovered near Vranje in Serbia and first introduced to horticulture via Prof Dragaevic by Spath in the early 1890's ...more...
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Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall'
Blue Fountain Bamboo

Fargesia nitida 'Great Wall' is new generation clone not expected to flower for many years and has elegant, purplish-black canes, arching at the tips and reasonably short, narrow, bright green leaves ...more...
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Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder'
Asian Wonder Bamboo

A new introduction from China, Fargesia scabrida 'Asian Wonder' has lovely narrow, dark green leaves with a dainty, oriental appearance which contrast well against the orange-brown culm sheaths on the stem ...more...
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Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
Brown Turkey Fig

Native to Syria and Persia, the fig tree was originally introduced to Britain by the Romans and Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a self-fertile, hardy cultivar which can be grown successfully outdoors or under glass ...more...
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Fig 'Brown Turkey'
Brown Turkey Fig

Native to Syria and Persia, the fig tree was originally introduced to Britain by the Romans and Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a self-fertile, hardy cultivar which can be grown successfully outdoors or under glass ...more...
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Fothergilla major
Witch Alder

A lovely slow-growing shrub native to the United States, Fothergilla major has rounded glossy, dark green leaves in spring and summer which turn vibrant shades of red, yellow and orange in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £10.00

Franklinia alatamaha
Franklin Tree

Beautiful, very rare small tree with eye-catching flowers which is native to the South-eastern United States and was first found by westerners growing on the banks of the Altamaha River in Georgia ...more...
Buy now £30.00

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'
Claret Ash or Narrow-leafed Ash

A graceful, unusual and hardy ash tree, Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood' has fine dark green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves which are bright green, turning glorious shades of rich plum-purple in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Fraxinus excelsior (Woodland).
Ash Tree

A large deciduous tree valued for its timber, Fraxinus excelsior has long, pinnate, dark green leaves which can turn deep yellow in good autumn weather ...more...
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Fraxinus ornus 'Meczek'
Flowering Ash

First selected in Hungary in the 1980's, Fraxinus ornus 'Meczek' is a very attractive selection with dark green leaves and a compact mop-shaped, rounded crown ...more...
Buy now £75.00

Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
Afghan Ash

A rare ash tree which is native to Afghanistan and the dry inner valleys of the North West Himalayas, Fraxinus xanthoxyloides has fascinating, tiny, pale green leaflets and interlacing branches ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory'
Mexican Flannel Bush

Lovely hybrid plant which originated in California in 1952, Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory' is an evergreen shrub with superb large (up to 6 cm across), rich-yellow flowers all summer ...more...
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Fuchsia magellanica 'Mrs. P. Wood'
Hardy Fuchsia

A colourful selection, Fuchsia magellanica 'Mrs P Wood' has deep green leaves and vibrant red and purple flowers in mid to late summer ...more...
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Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy'
Cape Jasmine

An exciting evergreen plant, Gardenia jasminoides 'Kleim's Hardy' is a dwarf cultivar with dark green, glossy leaves and fabulous, scented, creamy-white flowers in mid summer ...more...
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Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold'
Golden-leaved Ginkgo

Spectacular new introduction, Ginkgo biloba 'Beijing Gold' has leaves which emerge in spring as a lovely golden-yellow, gradually darkening later in the year to a variegated white and green ...more...
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Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata'
Fastigiate Maidenhair Tree

A very narrow, male selection, Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' has cool green leaves in spring / summer which turn a clear yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
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Ginkgo biloba 'Horizontalis'
Maidenhair Tree

Horizontally growing selection with a very flat growing habit, Ginkgo biloba 'Horizontalis' has occasional straight, upright shoots which can be pruned out to preserve the prostrate habit ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Ginkgo biloba 'Tremonia'
Fastigiate Ginkgo / Fastigiate Maidenhair Tree

Male selection which was first raised at the Dortmund Botanic Garden in Germany in 1930 ...more...
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Ginkgo biloba 'Troll'
Dwarf Ginkgo

A rare and lovely new form with a fantastic name, Ginkgo biloba 'Troll' has a very compact growth habit and clumps of small, dark green leaves which turn golden-yellow before falling in autumn ...more...
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Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Golden Honey Locust

Colourful tree originally native to North America, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' has beautiful, fern-like, golden leaves which retains their colour all summer ...more...
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Grape 'Black Hamburg'
Black Hamburg Grape Vine

Free fruiting grape vine which is ideal for conservatories or a greenhouse in cool parts of the country ...more...
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Griselinia littoralis
New Zealand Privet

An evergreen plant native to New Zealand, Griselinia littoralis has fresh, apple-green leaves which are pleasing to the eye and also useful for flower arranging ...more...
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Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata'
Variegated New Zealand Privet

A colourful cultivar, Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata' has the familiar apple-green leaves edged with a creamy-white, irregular, variegation ...more...
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Gymnocladus dioica
Kentucky Coffee Tree

One of the most elegant of all hardy trees, Gymnocladus dioica has large, pink tinted young leaves (80 - 100 cm long), turning green as they age and glorious shades of yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £24.50

Halesia carolina

A beautiful tree native to the United States, Halesia carolina has clusters of three to five, pendulous, white flowers with a golden centre and delicate scent in late spring, borne on branches of one year old wood ...more...
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Halesia diptera 'Magniflora'
Large-flowered Snowdrop Tree

A very rare selection, Halesia diptera 'Magniflora' has beautiful white flowers which are noticeably larger than those of other snowdrop trees listed here and cascade down the branches in late spring or early summer ...more...
Buy now £50.00

Halesia monticola 'Rosea'
Pink-flowered Snowbell tree

Colourful and unusual selection of Halesia which has masses of beautiful, hanging, pale-pink flowers in late spring ...more...
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Halimodendron halodendron
Salt Tree

An unusual deciduous plant with colourful flowers which can be found growing in the wild on the dry salt fields of South-east Russia and parts of Asia ...more...
Buy now £27.50

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Aphrodite'

Beautiful cultivar, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Aphrodite' has slightly crimped, creamy orange-red flowers which are produced in great abundance in late winter and early spring ...more...
Buy now £37.50

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena'
Witch Hazel

An eye-catching cultivar raised at the Kalmthout Arboretum in Belgium, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Jelena' has beautiful, copper-orange coloured flowers ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight'
Witch Hazel

A subtle selection, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight' has unscented flowers with very pale yellow, almost tinged with green petals in late winter and early spring ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Hazelnut 'Webb's Prize Cob'
Hazelnut Tree

Corylus 'Webb's Prize Cobb' is a reliable, English cultivar, producing large clusters of tasty, pale brown nuts ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart'
Persian Ivy

A popular ivy with handsome large, green and yellow variegated leaves, Hedera colchica 'Sulphur Heart' is ideal for bringing year round colour to an otherwise dark and shady wall or fence ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Hedera helix 'Erecta'
Upright English Ivy

A curious ivy, Hedera helix 'Erecta' has very small, fine, dark green leaves which are close together and combined with the stiffly upright stems, give this plant an architectural look once established ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Hedera helix 'Gold Heart'
Golden-variegated Ivy

Common name: Golden-variegated Ivy ...more...
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Hedera helix 'Minima'
Dwarf English Ivy

A very slow growing, dwarf cultivar, Hedera helix 'Minima' has dainty, small dark green leaves and an attractive trailing habit ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia'
Arrow-leaved Ivy

An eye-catching cultivar, Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia' is a large ivy with attractive, glossy, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Hemerocallis 'Lemon Bells'
Day Lily

An eye-catching selection, Hemerocallis 'Lemon Bells' has elegant lemon-yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers with bronze backs in late summer and long, mid green, narrow leaves ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Hemerocallis 'Pink Charm'
Day Lily

A lovely cultivar, Hemerocallis 'Pink Charm' has rose-pink flowers with a tasteful yellow centre which stand out well against the long, lush green, sword-like leaves ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Hibiscus syriacus 'Duc de Brabant'
Double-flowered Rose of Sharon

An unusual cultivar, Hibiscus syriacus 'Duc de Brabant' has cool green leaves and showy, double, deep purplish-pink flowers in late summer ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hibiscus syriacus 'Helene'
Rose of Sharon

An outstanding Hibiscus cultivar which has dark green, nearly glossy leaves and gorgeous, large, often semi-double, pure white flowers with conspicuous ruby red throats ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina'
Rose of Sharon

An eye-catching flowering shrub, Hibiscus syriacus 'Marina' is an improved form of Hibiscus syriacus 'Bluebird', with notably stronger, more reliable growth and flowers which are a richer shade of blue ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn

A deciduous shrub native to an huge area, stretching from Europe across Asia to Japan, Hippophae rhamnoides has silvery-grey leaves and female plants produce large clusters of vivid orange fruit ...more...
Buy now £7.50

Holboellia latifolia
Sausage vine

A vigorous, twining, evergreen climber native to Central China, Holboellia latifolia has racemes of fragrant, greenish-white flowers in early summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'
Golden Hop

A herbaceous climber, Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' has vigorous, twining stems and beautiful, soft golden-yellow foliage ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Hydrangea anomola subsp. petiolaris
Climbing Hydrangea

A handsome, versatile climber, Hydrangea anomola subsp petiolaris has fresh-green foliage and lovely white lacecap-style flower clusters, up to 25cm (10 inches) across in early summer ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hanabi Rose'
Fireworks Hydrangea

Lovely new introduction, Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hanabi Rose' is similar to the more familiar Hydrangea macrophylla 'Hanabi' except that this has spectacular rose-pink flowers, rather than the usual white ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Hydrangea macrophylla 'Taube'
Hydrangea

This Hydrangea has the best blue flowers we have seen, with, according to your soil, cobalt-blue flowers from mid to late summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Panicle Hydrangea

A beautiful introduction from Holland, Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight' has huge, cool lime-green flower heads in mid to late summer ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky'
Panicle Hydrangea

Superb new selection with an interesting name, Hydrangea paniculata 'Pinky Winky' has excellent long-lasting, rose pink flowers throughout late summer ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King'
Golden Variegated Holly

A lovely and somewhat misleadingly named holly, Ilex x altaclerensis 'Golden King' is actually a female cultivar with golden-variegated, dark green leaves and dark red berries if pollinated by a male variety ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster'
Golden Foster Holly

An eye-catching holly, Ilex x attenuata 'Sunny Foster' has young leaves which emerge as a handsome clear golden yellow in colour, while the more mature foliage is a darker gold or green ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Ilex cornuta 'Indian Chief'
Chinese Holly or Horned Holly

An unusual species of Ilex native to the ravines and hills of Eastern China and Korea, Ilex cornuta 'Indian Chief' has dark green, glossy leaves with a unique horned shape ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii'
Dwarf Japanese Holly

A dwarf and very slow growing selection of holly, Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' has handsome small, glossy, dark green leaves which look a little similar to those of Buxus (box) and attractive black fruit in winter ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Ilex dimorphophylla
Okinawan Holly

Found growing in the wild on the Ryukyu Islands, south of Japan, Ilex dimorphophylla has small, dainty, prickly leaves which remain bright green all year round ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
Blue Holly

This free flowering, male holly is perhaps the best pollinator for most other female Ilex aquifolium and Ilex x altaclerensis cultivars ...more...
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Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Blue Holly

A female cultivar of Ilex x meserveae, which is similar to 'Blue Prince' with striking purple-green young shoots and glossy blue-green leaves and being female, it also has an abundance of shining red fruits in autumn ...more...
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Ilex perado subsp. 'Platyphylla'
Canary Island Holly

A rare, evergreen holly found growing in the wild on the Canary Isles, Ilex perado subsp 'Platyphylla' has attractive, very large, oval, lush green leaves and makes a fantastic foliage plant ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Deciduous Holly

Late flowering female cultivar, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' has dark green leaves and masses of vivid red berries in autumn which are very ornamental and popular with birds ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Indigofera heterantha
Indigo Bush

A lovely and unusual shrub with colourful flowers which can be found growing in the wild on dry and sunny slopes in the Himalayas from Afghanistan to Western China ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Itea ilicifolia
Holly-leaf Sweetspire

An evergreen shrub native to Western China, Itea ilicifolia has dark green, glossy, holly-like leaves and long, elegant, catkin-like, greenish-white flowers with a pleasing scent in mid-summer ...more...
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Itea yunnanensis
Chinese Sweetspire

An unusual evergreen species, Itea yunnanensis has masses of long, drooping racemes of white, catkin like flowers, up to 20 cm long in summer ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Juglans nigra 'Laciniata'
Cutleaf Black Walnut

Very rare selection of the noble Black Walnut, Juglans nigra 'Laciniata' has long, bright green, deeply incised, pinnate (feather-like) leaves ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Juglans regia
Common Walnut

Native to South-east Europe and known for its valuable timber, Juglans regia is a large ornamental tree with dark green, aromatic leaves and edible nuts ...more...
Buy now £27.50

Kniphofia 'Timothy'
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily

A robust and easy to grow variety, Kniphofia 'Timothy' has fine bristling plumes of flowers which open a dark salmon peach colour and fade to cream as they age ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Kniphofia triangularis
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily

A native of South Africa, Kniphofia triangularis has tall flower spikes covered with masses of bright orange-red flowers which open in late summer or early autumn ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Kniphofia triangularis subsp. triangularis 'Light of the World'
Red Hot Poker or Torch Lily

A lovely cultivar, Kniphofia triangularis subsp triangularis 'Light of the World' has flower spikes covered with honey coloured flowers in late summer and autumn ...more...
Buy now £6.50

Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata'
Golden Rain Tree

Native to eastern Asia, China and Korea, Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata' is a cultivar with a particularly narrow, columnar habit and handsome pinnate (feather-like) foliage ...more...
Buy now £27.50

Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud'

Native to Hupeh in China, Kolkwitzia amabilis 'Pink Cloud' is well known for its slightly pendulous branches, festooned with masses of pretty pink, bell-shaped flowers in early summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Larix kaempferi (Woodland)
Japanese Larch Tree

A vigorous and deciduous conifer, Larix kaempferi has soft, blueish-green needles and good yellow autumn colour ...more...
Buy now £55.00

Laurus nobilis 'Angustifolia'
Narrow-leaved Bay Tree

A rare selection of the familiar bay tree, Laurus nobilis 'Angustifolia' has slender, willow-like, evergreen leaves which release an aromatic scent when bruised and can be used in cooking ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Leptospermum lanigerum 'Silver Sheen'
Woolly Tea Tree

An intriguing evergreen plant with dainty silver leaves, Leptospermum lanigerum 'Silver Sheen' is a relative of the Myrtle and is native to Australia and Tasmania ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'
Tea Tree

An eye-catching evergreen cultivar, Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask' has masses of large (up to 1 1/2 cm), double, deep cherry-red flowers which cover the branches in early summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Leycesteria formosa
Himalayan Honeysuckle or Pheasant Berry

A handsome relative to our native honeysuckle originating in Western China and Eastern Tibet, Leycesteria formosa has long lasting, trailing white and claret flowers in mid to late summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns'
Golden-leaved Himalayan Honeysuckle

A beautiful cultivar, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' has arching stems covered with soft-golden leaves and drooping, claret and white flowers in late summer ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Golden Groundsel or Big-leaved Ligularia

A colourful native to parts of China, Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' has vivid-orange flower heads in mid to late summer and large and rounded leaves, dark green above and mahogany-red on the underside ...more...
Buy now £6.00

Ligustrum x vicaryi
Golden Privet

A multi-stemmed evergreen plant, Ligustrum x vicaryi has attractive soft golden leaves which lasts all year round and sprays of pretty white flowers in late spring ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Lindera benzoin
Spice Bush

An unusual native to Eastern North America, Lindera benzoin has clusters of small, fragrant greenish-yellow flowers in spring, followed by bright red fruit later in the year ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson'
Sweet Gum

Grown for its reliable, early autumn colour, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' has cool green, finely lobed leaves which turn lovely shades of dark orange and red in October before falling ...more...
Buy now £30.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja'
Sweet Gum

With its upright leaved and sweeping horizontal branches, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja' is a superb tree with exceptional, red and dark orange autumn colour ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Burgundy'
Sweet Gum

This rare cultivar has a display of autumn colour much later in the year than the other Liquidambar listed here and has the virtue of retaining its lovely red, orange and yellow autumn colour much longer ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Fastigiata'
Sweet Gum

Rare selection with a a narrow upright habit, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Fastigiata' has dark green leaves through spring / summer, followed by vivid orange and red autumn colours once established ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival'
Sweet Gum

Our most popular cultivar, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' gives the finest display of autumn colour in our gardens! The leaves are a bright green in spring and summer before turning a rich, burgundy-red in autumn ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'
Sweet Gum

Famous cultivar which is named after the gynaecologist who had the distinction of delivering two infants who were both destined to become Presidents of the Royal Horticultural Society ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Moonbeam'
Golden-leaved Sweet Gum

Eye-catching cultivar with golden-yellow new leaves in spring and early summer, darkening to pale green as they age before showing red, pink and orange tints in autumn ...more...
Buy now £27.50

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto'
Sweet Gum

Rare in the United Kingdom, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Palo Alto' has a reasonably upright habit and brilliant orange-red autumn colour ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Pendula'
Weeping Sweet Gum

An elegant weeping form, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Pendula' is unusual and grows to be a small, fairly stiffly weeping tree with dark green leaves in spring / summer and good red, orange and yellow autumn colour ...more...
Buy now £30.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King'
Variegated Sweet Gum

An attractive cultivar with bright green leaves which have a pretty creamy-white leaf margin in spring and summer ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Stella'
Sweet Gum

An eye-catching cultivar, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Stella' has unusual, deeply cut, star shaped, green leaves which turn dramatic shades of plum purple and rich red for several weeks before falling in autumn ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Liriodendron x 'Doc Deforce's Delight'
Early-flowering Tulip Tree

A very rare hybrid between Liriodendron chinense and Liriodendron tulipifera which flowers as a much younger plant then the ordinary tulip tree ...more...
Buy now £45.00

Liriodendron tulipifera
American Tulip Tree

A majestic tree native to North America, Liriodendron tulipifera has colourful flowers and large, spade-like, green leaves which turn butter-yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Auroemarginatum'
Golden Variegated American Tulip Tree

Colourful, variegated tulip tree which is similar to the classic Liriodendron tulipifera, except that the characteristic large leaves have rich golden-yellow margins and turn rich shades of yellow before falling in autumn ...more...
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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Glen Gold'
Golden-leaved Tulip Tree

An unusual cultivar, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Glen Gold' has large, plate-like, golden leaves in spring and summer which turn pretty shades of yellow before falling in autumn ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Lonicera involucrata

An uncommon, shrubby honeysuckle native to the United States, Lonicera involucrata has masses of yellow flowers in summer followed by bright red bracts and shiny purple-black fruit lasting well into autumn ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Lonicera japonica 'Hall's Prolific'
Japanese Honeysuckle

A beautiful, evergreen selection, Lonicera japonica 'Hall's Prolific' has dark green, oval leaves and masses of beautiful, fragrant flowers ...more...
Buy now £10.00

Lonicera periclymenum 'Heaven Scent'
Honeysuckle

Handsome cultivar with beautiful, creamy-white flowers borne throughout midsummer ...more...
Buy now £10.00

Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty'

A wonderful semi-evergreen shrub, Lonicera x purpusii 'Winter Beauty' is well know for producing masses of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in midwinter ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Lonicera standishii 'Budapest'
Evergreen Honeysuckle

A rare semi-evergreen honeysuckle, Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' has beautiful, scented, pink-white flowers which emerge in late winter or early spring and narrow lance shaped leaves ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red'
Tatarian Honeysuckle

An unusual upright honeysuckle, Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red' has eye-catching, rose pink flowers in late spring and early summer followed by large, dark red fruit in autumn ...more...
Buy now £8.50

Luma apiculata
Chilean Myrtle

Native to the central Andes mountains in South America, Luma apiculata is a striking large, evergreen shrub with attractive bark and pretty white flowers in late summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold'
Variegated Myrtle

Unusual, evergreen aromatic shrub which has dark green leaves with attractive golden edges and clusters of pretty white flowers in summer ...more...
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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
Fringed Loosestrife

A wild flower native to North America, Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' has yellow flowers, slender stalks and rich, dark purple leaves ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Maackia amurensis
Chinese Yellow Wood or Amur Maackia

Rare and handsome plant native to parts of Northern China and Korea, Maackia amurensis has new leaves in spring which are a beautiful ghostly, silver-blue in colour ...more...
Buy now £22.50

Magnolia x 'Butterflies'
Butterflies Magnolia

A lovely hybrid, Magnolia x 'Butterflies' has lovely creamy-yellow flowers in late spring which are said to look like butterflies sitting in the branches ...more...
Buy now £17.50

Magnolia 'Daybreak'
Daybreak Magnolia

Lovely named form, Magnolia 'Daybreak' flowers as a young plant and has large, sweetly scented, deep-pink flowers up to 25 cm across in late spring which can last for two to three weeks ...more...
Buy now £48.00

Magnolia delavayi
Chinese Evergreen Magnolia

A beautiful and rare, evergreen plant native to Yunnan Province in China, Magnolia delavayi is known for its captivating, large (up to 18 - 20 cm across), slightly scented, white flowers in late summer or early autumn ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Magnolia x 'Galaxy'
Galaxy Magnolia

A handsome plant, Magnolia x 'Galaxy' grows as an upright, pyramidal shaped small tree and in early summer it is covered with masses of beautiful, purple-red flowers once established ...more...
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Magnolia grandiflora 'Victoria'
Evergreen Magnolia

A magnificent evergreen small tree bearing 20 - 25 cm wide, cream coloured, fragrant, flowers in mid to late summer, even on quite young plants ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Magnolia kobus
Japanese Magnolia

A lovely plant native to the forests of Japan, Magnolia kobus is an early flowering species, with masses of large goblet to saucer-shaped, creamy white, scented flowers in spring ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Magnolia kobus var. stellata 'Water Lily'

A new introduction, Magnolia kobus var stellata 'Water Lily' has large (up to 12 cm in diameter), slightly fragrant, white flowers with many narrow petals, tinged with pink in early spring ...more...
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Magnolia sieboldii
Siebold's Magnolia or Oyama Magnolia

An unusual and lovely species with a long flowering period, Magnolia sieboldii has white flowers with a cerise centre and a lovely fruity perfume ...more...
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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Alba Superba'

A charming and hardy selection, Magnolia x soulangiana 'Alba Superba' has fabulous, fragrant, bridal-white, goblet shaped flowers (up to 10 - 15 cm wide) in early spring ...more...
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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Lennei'
Saucer Magnolia

Spectacular form of Magnolia with distinctive, large, saucer-like flowers which are deep pink on the outside of the petals, fading to white on the inside ...more...
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Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra'
Saucer Magnolia

A colourful cultivar introduced from Holland in the 19th century, Magnolia x soulangiana 'Rustica Rubra' has superb, dark red-purple flower buds in early spring ...more...
Buy now £15.00

Magnolia x 'Vulcan'
Vulcan Magnolia

Rare cultivar which is known for producing masses of fantastic rich purple-red, goblet-shaped flowers in early spring ...more...
Buy now £40.00

Magnolia x wieseneri
Magnolia

Very rare selection with sensational 10 - 12 cm wide, ivory-white, cerise-centred flowers and the most wonderful perfume in summer ...more...
Buy now £42.00

Magnolia wilsonii
Wilson's Magnolia

A spectacular and rare species, Magnolia wilsonii has pendulous downwards facing, white, fragrant flowers with dark crimson centres in midsummer ...more...
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Mahonia lomariifolia
Burmese Mahonia

Native to Eastern Asia, Mahonia lomariifolia has clusters of soft yellow, fragrant flowers in late autumn or early winter ...more...
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Mahonia x media 'Winter Sun'
Mahonia

Popular form of Mahonia which has elegant deep green leaves and striking, large racemes of fragrant, yellow flowers in midwinter ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Mahonia x wagneri 'Hastings Elegant'
Oregon Grape

Unusual and attractive, evergreen cultivar of Mahonia which has dense, yellow clusters of flowers in early spring that contrast well with its glossy, dark green foliage ...more...
Buy now £12.50

Malus x 'Evereste'

A handsome and easy to grow tree, Malus x 'Evereste' has masses or pale pink and white flowers in spring followed in autumn by clusters of edible, yellow and red, long lasting fruit ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Malus x 'Gorgeous'
Crab Apple

Grown for its blossom and fruit, Malus x 'Gorgeous' has masses of very large flowers (up to 3cm across) which are pink in bud and open to pure white ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Malus x 'Harry Baker'
Crab Apple

An excellent choice of tree for edible crab apples, Malus x 'Harry Baker' is grown for its exceptionally colourful, dark pink flowers in spring and its large, ruby-red fruit in autumn ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Malus hupehensis
Chinese Crab Apple

Native to Hupeh province in China, Malus hupehensis is a free-growing small tree covered with lightly fragrant flowers which are pink when in bud, turning white as they open in spring ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Malus x 'Pink Glow'
Crab Apple

Malus x 'Pink Glow' is a cultivar grown for its pretty white flowers in spring and large, reddish-pink, plum-like fruit in autumn ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Malus prunifolia
Chinese Apple

Handsome and yet an often overlooked small tree, Malus prunifolia was first found in North-east Asia, and is known for its masses of very attractive white flowers in spring ...more...
Buy now £32.00

Malus x 'Red Sentinel'
Crab Apple

A very ornamental fruiting tree, Malus x 'Red Sentinel' has delicate, scented white flowers in spring, and cascading clusters of deep-red fruit which last long into the winter ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Malus sieboldii
Siebold's Crabapple or Toringo Crabapple

Very rare crabapple native to the hills and mountains of Japan, Malus sieboldii has bright green leaves which turn bright orange or red in autumn before falling ...more...
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Malus trilobata
Crab Apple

A rare, upright tree native to the eastern Mediterranean region, Malus trilobata has large, attractive white flowers in spring followed by green-flushed red fruit with a pleasing, pear-like taste in autumn ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Malus tschonoskii
Pillar Crab Apple

A beautiful small tree native to the woods of Eastern Asia and Japan, Malus tschonoskii has a distinctive, columnar habit and delightful, white-tinged pink flowers in May ...more...
Buy now £28.00

Medlar 'Nottingham'
Medlar

The Medlar is native to the eastern part of the Mediterranean and the eastern part of Turkey ...more...
Buy now £42.50

Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush'
Golden Dawn Redwood

Introduced to Britain in 2000, this stunning selection has fantastic, golden-yellow foliage all summer ...more...
Buy now £28.50

Miscanthus sinensis 'Zebrinus'
Zebra Grass

An easy, reliable and handsome grass, earning its name from the creamy coloured horizontal bands which mark the leaves ...more...
Buy now £5.00

Mitraria coccinea
Partridge Berry or Chilean Mitre Flower

Mitraria coccinea thrives in many sheltered gardens and has large, bright orange-scarlet, tubular flowers throughout summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Morus alba 'Pendula'
Weeping White Mulberry

A choice small, weeping tree, Morus alba 'Pendula' has masses of delicious small fruit which turn dark-red when ripe and very ornamental bright green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £60.00

Morus alba 'Plataneifolia'
Red Mulberry

A rare tree, Morus alba 'Plataneifolia' has huge, glossy, plane-like leaves up to 25 - 30 cm across when established ...more...
Buy now £35.00

Morus nigra
Black Mulberry

Morus nigra is a small tree which produces many delicious, dark-red fruit in mid to late summer and assumes a striking, gnarled habit once mature ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Mulberry Morus alba 'Pendula'
Weeping White Mulberry

A choice small, weeping tree, Morus alba 'Pendula' has masses of delicious small fruit which turn dark-red when ripe and very ornamental bright green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling ...more...
Buy now £60.00

Mulberry Morus nigra
Black Mulberry

Morus nigra is a small tree which produces many delicious, dark-red fruit in mid to late summer and assumes a striking, gnarled habit once mature ...more...
Buy now £18.50

Myrtus communis
Common Myrtle

A popular evergreen shrub native to Southern Europe and Western Asia,Myrtus communis has masses of lovely white flowers in late summer which stand out well against the glossy, dark green leaves ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Myrtus communis subsp. tarentina
Dwarf Myrtle

A slow growing dwarf cultivar, Myrtus communis subsp tarentina is evergreen, with dainty, narrow leaves and masses of pretty, lightly scented white flowers in late summer followed by attractive white berries ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Nandina domestica 'Richmond'
Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly bamboo

Native to Japan and China, Nandina domestica 'Richmond' is a lovely bamboo-like, semi-evergreen shrub with spikes of pretty white flowers in mid-summer, followed by clusters of brilliant red berries in autumn ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Neillia thibetica
Tibetan Neillia

A beautiful, if often overlooked shrub which is native to rocky areas of Western China, Neillia thibetica has attractive, pale green leaves and slender racemes of pink, tubular flowers in early summer ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Nyssa sinensis
Chinese Tupelo

A rare native of China known for its superb autumn colour, Nyssa sinensis is a lovely small tree with large (up to 15 cm long), narrowly ovate leaves which emerge as a bronze colour in spring ...more...
Buy now £25.00

Nyssa sylvatica 'Miss Scarlet'
Black Tupelo

A handsome cultivar with glossy, dark green leaves in spring and summer and eye-catching, scarlet autumn colour ...more...
Buy now £37.50

Olearia paniculata
Daisy Bush

Native to New Zealand, Olearia paniculata is a large, evergreen shrub with glossy green, wavy-edged, Pittosporum-like leaves and fragrant, small daisy-like white, very scented flowers from late summer till autumn ...more...
Buy now £9.50

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
Cream Variegated Osmanthus

An engaging species native to the evergreen forests of Taiwan and Japan, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus' has young leaves which emerge pure creamy-white, darkening to green with a white edge once mature ...more...
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Oxydendron arboreum
Sorrel Tree

Native South-eastern North America, Oxydendron arboreum has cool green leaves in spring and summer which turn fantastic crimson, orange and yellow before falling in a good crisp autumn ...more...
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Paeonia delavayi var. ludlowii
Chinese Tree Paeony

A lovely plant native to China, Paeonia delavayi var ludlowii has masses of bowl shaped, nodding, golden-yellow flowers in early summer and deeply divided, glossy green leaves ...more...
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Parthenocissus henryana
Chinese Virginia Creeper or Silver-vein Creeper

Beautiful, deciduous climber that was first discovered in central China in the mid 1880's by the famous plantsman, Augustine Henry ...more...
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Lowii'
Boston Ivy or Virginian creeper

Lovely and deciduous, woody climbing plant with small, bright green leaves which turn vivid, lipstick-red in the autumn before falling ...more...
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Parthenocissus tricuspidata 'Veitchii'
Boston Ivy or Virginian creeper

Fantastic climber with large, lush green leaves which turn glowing shades of purple and red in the autumn before falling ...more...
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Paulownia tomentosa
Foxglove Tree or Empress Tree

Native to the woods of Western China, Paulownia tomentosa is a lovely flowering tree with very large bright green, soft leaves which can be up to 40 - 60 cm in diameter on an established specimen ...more...
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Pear 'Concorde'
Pear Tree

Pear 'Concorde' is a popular cultivar with heavy crops of tender, sweet, juicy fruit and unsurprisingly is wildly used in commercial fruit production ...more...
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Phyllostachys aurea
Golden Bamboo or Golden Fishpole Bamboo

A classic garden plant native to South-east China, Phyllostachys aurea has spectacular tall, golden-yellow canes when established and lush green leaves which make a wonderful rustling sound in a breeze ...more...
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Phyllostachys nigra
Black Bamboo

A handsome bamboo with eye-catching black stems, found in the wild growing by streams and in forests in eastern and central China ...more...
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Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo'
Ninebark

An ornamental species native to Central and Eastern North America, Physocarpus opulifolius 'Diablo' is a flowering shrub with superb, rich-chocolate purple coloured leaves all summer ...more...
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Picea abies 'Inversa'
Weeping Norway Spruce

A handsome form of Norway spruce, if left untrained, Picea abies 'Inversa' will reach a height of no more than 75 - 100 cm tall, but will develop a large spread and droop gracefully over garden features or rockeries ...more...
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Picea breweriana

Native to the Western United States, Picea breweriana is very architectural and generally considered to be one the most beautiful of all spruces ...more...
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Picea omorika
Serbian Spruce

An unusual native of Serbia, Picea omorika is a medium sized, evergreen spruce with a narrow, spire-like habit ...more...
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Picea orientalis 'Aurea'
Golden Oriental Spruce

Spectacular evergreen small tree, Picea orientalis 'Aurea' has lovely golden-yellow coloured young shoots in spring which turn dark green later in the year ...more...
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Picea smithiana
Morinda Spruce or West Himalayan spruce

A handsome native of the Himalayas, Picea smithiana has distinctive long, elegant, hanging branches with a gracefully weeping tip which in its natural habitat would help to shed snow in the cold winters ...more...
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Pileostegia viburnoides
Evergreen Climbing Hydrangea

Superb and unusual evergreen climber which can be found growing in the wild in China, Taiwan and India ...more...
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Pinus bungeana
Lacebark Pine

A lovely Chinese pine, Pinus bungeana has cream, charcoal and grey patterned bark on mature specimens ...more...
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Pinus nigra 'Aurea'
Golden Austrian Pine

An unusual, colourful selection, Pinus nigra 'Aurea' has golden-yellow new shoots in spring and to a lesser extent late summer which appear almost like golden candles on the branches as they grow ...more...
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Pinus sylvestris (Woodland)
Scots Pine

A large evergreen conifer, Pinus sylvestris is a popular tree with steel blueish-green needles and distinctive orange patches of bark on the main trunk when mature ...more...
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Pinus wallichiana
Bhutan Pine / Himalayan Pine

An elegant large tree, Pinus wallichiana has beautiful, soft, blue, five-needled leaves and once established, banana-shaped cones up to 25 cm in length ...more...
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Pinus wallichiana 'Zebrina'
Variegated Bhutan Pine

A new and unusual cultivar, Pinus wallichiana 'Zebrina' has attractive bands of creamy-yellow variegation on the long, blueish-silver needles ...more...
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Pittosporum or Kohuhu

A dense, dwarf evergreen shrub, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' has lovely, wavy young leaves which emerge as a pale green colour and turn a deep, rich-purple as they mature in early summer ...more...
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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Yellow Wave'
Tawhiwhi

An evergreen species native to both the North and South Islands of New Zealand, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Yellow Wave' has a subtle pale lime-green and yellow variegation on the dark leaves ...more...
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Polypodium vulgare
Common Polypody

A handsome, evergreen fern native to parts of Europe, America and Africa, Polypodium vulgare is often found growing among rocks, walls and trees and has dark green fronds up to 30 cm long ...more...
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Populus lasiocarpa
Chinese Necklace poplar

Native to parts of Central China, Populus lasiocarpa is a medium sized tree with huge, heart-shaped leaves up to 30 cm long and 25 cm wide with eye-catching rhubarb red veins and leaf stalks ...more...
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Potentilla 'Yellow Queen'
Cinquefoil

A pretty cultivar, Potentilla 'Yellow Queen' has a long lasting display of double or semi-double, bright yellow buttercup-like flowers in summer ...more...
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Prunus x hillieri 'Spire'
Flowering Cherry

Handsome cherry tree with a lovely spring flowers, autumn colour and a slender, upright habit when young which spreads to more of a vase shape when established ...more...
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Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'

Lovely, delicate cherry with wiry, slightly contorted twigs which burst into life in late winter and early spring with pale pink buds which open into an amazing display pure white flowers ...more...
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Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'
Cheal's Weeping Cherry

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is a popular and elegant, small weeping cherry tree with arching branches which are covered with bright pink, double flowers in spring ...more...
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Prunus laurocerasus 'Camellifolia'
English Laurel

A rare selection of laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Camellifolia' is a vigorous, flowering, evergreen shrub with curious and eye catching, curled leaves all year round ...more...
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Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
English Laurel

A dwarf form of evergreen laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is a compact, dense, low-growing shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves ...more...
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Prunus mume 'Beni-Chidori'

Native to the forests of Western China, Prunus mume 'Beni-Chidori' has masses of fragrant, carmine-pink, flowers in early spring which appear several weeks before the flowers of other Japanese cherries ...more...
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Prunus sargentii
Sargent's Cherry

A spectacular tree and arguably the finest Japanese cherry for year round interest! Native to Northern and Central Japan, Prunus sargentii has masses of large, single, white flushed pink flowers in spring ...more...
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Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan '
Japanese Flowering Cherry

Popular and very pretty cherry tree with masses of large double, purplish-pink flowers which are bright, cheerful and open just before or as the bronze young leaves emerge in Spring ...more...
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Prunus x 'Shirotae'
Mount Fuji Cherry

A spectacular flowering cherry with spreading branches when mature some eventually arching to the ground, festooned with slightly fragrant, semi-double, large white flowers in early spring ...more...
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Prunus spinosa (Woodland)
Blackthorn or Sloe

A dense and prickly native shrub, Prunus spinosa is covered with masses of pretty, small white flowers in early spring followed by small, black, damson-like fruit in autumn ...more...
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Prunus triloba
Flowering Almond

An eye-catching species of cherry native to parts of China, Prunus triloba has masses of double, pinkish-white flowers which cover the branches in spring each year ...more...
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Pseudocydonia sinensis
Chinese Quince

A rare plant native to parts of China, Pseudocydonia sinensis is a semi-evergreen tree related to Cydonia (Quince) and has dark green leaves which turn warm shades of orange and dark red autumn before falling ...more...
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Pseudolarix amabilis
Golden Larch

A beautiful tree, native to eastern China where it is important to Chinese herbalism and considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs ...more...
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Pseudotsuga menziesii (Woodland)
Douglas Fir

A vigorous conifer, Pseudotsuga menziesii is valued for its timber and when mature is a tall tree, with impressive down-swept branches and thick, corky bark ...more...
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Pseudowintera colorata
New Zealand Pepper Tree

An unusual evergreen plant native to the South Island of New Zealand, Pseudowintera colorata has leaves which are an attractive creamy-white in colour with the younger leaves dashed with pink and red ...more...
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Ptelea trifoliata
Hop Tree

A distinctive tree which is native to Southern Canada and the Eastern United States, Ptelea trifoliata has handsome, dark green, trifoliate leaves and clusters of small, yellow-green flowers in early summer ...more...
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Ptelea trifoliata 'Aurea'
Golden-leaved Hop Tree

An eye-catching cultivar, Ptelea trifoliata 'Aurea' has leaves which emerge a lime green colour in spring before turning golden-yellow in the summer and fading back to pale green in the autumn time before falling ...more...
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Pterostyrax hispida
Epaulette Tree

Native to Japan and China and introduced to the United Kingdom in 1875, Pterostyrax hispida has spectacular panicles of fragrant, white flowers (up to 25 cm long) which resemble epaulettes in summer ...more...
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Pyracantha 'Alexander Pendula'
Weeping Firethorn

An unusual cultivar, Pyracantha 'Alexander Pendula' has cascading, arching branches and masses of small hawthorn-like, white flowers in summer followed by clusters of vivid, orange-red berries in late autumn ...more...
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Pyracantha 'Knaphill Lemon'
Yellow-berried Firethorn

A spectacular shrub, Pyracantha 'Knaphill Lemon' has waves of hawthorn-like flowers in early summer, followed by a profusion of clear lemon-yellow berries in late autumn and winter ...more...
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Quercus alnifolia
Golden Oak of Cyprus

An evergreen oak native to Cyprus, Quercus alnifolia has glossy, dark green leaves and the common name, 'Golden Oak', refers to the golden-yellow tomentose (short, dense, matted hairs) on the leaf undersides ...more...
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Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata'
Variegated Turkey Oak

A true gem of the plant world, Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata' has exceptionally pretty, variegated foliage from spring until autumn ...more...
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Quercus cerris 'Curly Head'
Curly-leaved Dwarf Oak

An unusual new introduction from Holland, Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' is a dwarf cultivar with dark green, curly leaves and a distinctive upright habit ...more...
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Quercus cerris 'Wodan'
Cut-Leaved Turkey Oak

A rare and handsome selection of oak, Quercus cerris 'Wodan' has long (up to 12 - 15 cm), deeply cut, dark green leaves ...more...
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Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'
Daimyo Oak

A handsome oak species native to Korea, Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' has deeply lobed leaves that are some of the largest of any Oak, sometimes reaching up to 30 cm long on a mature specimen ...more...
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Quercus ellipsoidalis 'Hemelrijk'
Northern Pin Oak

A beautiful tree, Quercus ellipsoidalis 'Hemelrijk' has lush green leaves which turn a brilliant-red in autumn which can last for weeks on its deeply cut leaves ...more...
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Quercus x hispanica 'Diversifolia'
Evergreen Oak

Evergreen hybrid between the turkey oak and cork oak, Quercus x hispanica 'Diversifolia' has lovely deeply divided, glossy green leaves and a thick, fissured bark once established ...more...
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Quercus x hispanica 'Fulhamensis'
Fulham Oak

An unusual, elegant evergreen oak, Quercus x hispanica 'Fulhamensis' has dark green leaves and a particularly handsome, vertically fissured, corky bark even on quite young specimens ...more...
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Quercus x hispanica 'Lucombeana'
Lucombe Oak

A large semi-evergreen oak, Quercus x hispanica 'Lucombeana' was raised in Exeter in 1763 by the nursery of Mr ...more...
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Quercus ilex 'Olive Pillar'
Evergreen Oak

Discovered as a chance seedling in Hillingdon, Norfolk, Quercus ilex 'Olive Pillar' is a lovely upright, evergreen tree with dark olive green leaves ...more...
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Quercus palustris 'Isabel'
Dwarf Pin Oak

A new introduction to the United Kingdom from Holland, this rare oak grows to be a cone shaped, small tree with fiery red and orange autumn colours ...more...
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Quercus petraea 'Purpurea'
Purple Sessile Oak or Purple Durmast Oak

A rare cultivar, Quercus petraea 'Purpurea' has striking, large deep purple leaves ...more...
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Quercus phellos
Willow Oak

Native to parts of the United States, Quercus phellos is an elegant tree with narrow, pale green, willow-like leaves which turn shades of yellow and orange in autumn ...more...
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Quercus 'Red Queen'
Oak Tree

An oak of unknown origin and grown for its sensational red autumn colour, Quercus 'Red Queen' is probably a naturally occurring hybrid of Quercus shumardii, Quercus rubra or Quercus coccinea ...more...
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Quercus rhysophylla
Hardy Mexican Oak or Loquat Oak

A rare, evergreen species of Oak native to northern parts of Mexico, Quercus rhysophylla has bold, larger (up to 25 cm long), shiny-green leaves, shaped like those of a laurel but lighter in texture ...more...
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Quercus robur (Woodland)
English Oak

A large majestic tree, Quercus robur has dark green leaves and acorns in the autumn once established ...more...
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Quercus robur 'Compacta'
Compact English Oak

A very slow growing form of our native oak, Quercus robur 'Compacta' has dense clusters of the familiar dark green leaves and an eye-catching, slightly gnarled habit once established ...more...
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Quercus robur 'Concordia'
Golden-leaved English Oak

A lovely cultivar, Quercus robur 'Concordia' has superb, clear golden-yellow leaves and was first raised on a nursery in Belgium in the nineteenth century ...more...
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Quercus robur 'Pectinata'
Cut-leaved English Oak

One of our favourite cultivars of oak tree, Quercus robur 'Pectinata' has handsome pectinate (comb-shaped), very deeply cut, dark green leaves which turn lovely cinnamon and straw colours in autumn ...more...
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Quercus robur 'Pendula'
Weeping English Oak

Unusual oak tree with dark green leaves and gracefully weeping branches which cascade down from the main trunk ...more...
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Quercus robur 'Timuki'
Purple-leaved English Oak

New cultivar from Holland, Quercus robur 'Timuki' has lovely, large leaves which are greenish-purple when they emerge in spring, turning a more vivid, dark red or purple later in the summer ...more...
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Quercus rubra
Red Oak or Champion Oak

A vigorous tree native to North America and Canada, Quercus rubra has toothed, green leaves which appear as though they are on fire in autumn, turning lovely shades of dark red and orange before falling ...more...
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Quercus rubra 'Boltes Gold'
Red Oak or Champion Oak

A rare cultivar, Quercus rubra 'Boltes Gold' has soft, golden-yellow leaves in spring and early summer, darkening to lime green as they age and turning shades of red and orange before falling in autumn ...more...
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Quercus rubra 'Magic Fire'
Red Oak or Champion Oak

A fantastic and unusual cultivar, Quercus rubra 'Magic Fire' is known for consistently giving long lasting displays of brilliant, butter-yellow leaf colours each autumn ...more...
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Quercus semecarpifolia

A rare tree in the United Kingdom, Quercus semecarpifolia has eye-catching leaves and is native to a huge area from Eastern Afghanistan to Western China ...more...
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Quercus serrata
Korean Oak

Native to parts of Eastern Asia, Quercus serrata is a rare, deciduous oak with long, narrow, toothed, dark green leaves which turn a lovely burnt gold colour in autumn before falling ...more...
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Quercus suber 'Sopron'
Hardy Cork Oak

Rare and hardy, evergreen tree with eye-catching bark which is native to parts of south west Europe and north west Africa ...more...
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Quercus texana 'New Madrid'
Texas Red Oak

A new introduction to the United Kingdom with vividly coloured spring leaves, Quercus texana 'New Madrid' was first discovered growing in New Madrid, Missouri, U ...more...
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Quercus x turneri 'Pseudoturneri'
Turners Oak

A spectacular hybrid oak tree, Quercus x turneri 'Pseudoturneri' has bold, dark green, long, narrow leaves and is essentially evergreen ...more...
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Quercus x warei 'Regal Prince'
The Long Oak

Quercus x warei 'Regal Prince' is an unusual hybrid with a strong, upright habit and dark green leaves which turn bronze and yellow before falling in autumn ...more...
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Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Yeddo hawthorn

A dense, slow growing evergreen shrub native to Central and Southern Japan, Rhaphiolepis umbellata has very attractive clusters of slightly fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer ...more...
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Rhus typhina 'Radiance'
Horn Sumach

A fantastic new form of the popular sumach tree, Rhus typhina 'Radiance' has bright salmon-pink young leaves which turn a pale golden-green as they age ...more...
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Ribes laurifolium
Evergreen Flowering Currant

An unusual native to parts of Western China, Ribes laurifolium is an evergreen shrub with lovely, sweetly scented flowers in late winter or early spring ...more...
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Robinia hispida
Rose Acacia or False Acacia

A lovely plant native to the South-east United States,Robinia hispida has trailing panicles of pretty, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in midsummer which incidentally are edible ...more...
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Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri'
Rose Acacia or Compact Pink Locust

A beautiful small tree originally raised on Hillier's Nursery in the 1930's, Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' has pretty, slightly fragrant, pale-pink flowers borne in abundance in early summer ...more...
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Rosa canina (Woodland)
Dog Rose or Wild rose

A large bushy shrub, Rosa canina has incredibly prickly stems and a flush of light pink flowers in midsummer, followed by bright red rose hips in autumn that are popular with birds ...more...
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Rosmarinus officinalis 'Deben Blue'
Trailing Rosemary

An evergreen plant, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Deben Blue' is a low, spreading rosemary with narrow, aromatic, grey-green leaves all year round and sporadic violet blue flowers in early summer ...more...
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Rubus calycinoides 'Betty Ashburner'
Ornamental Bramble

A tough, evergreen ground cover plant, Rubus calycinoides 'Betty Ashburner' has bold, dark green leaves and white, saucer-shaped flowers in early summer ...more...
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Rubus cockburnianus 'Golden Vale'
Golden-leaved Bramble

A handsome and prickly briar, Rubus cockburnianus 'Golden Vale' has bright golden leaves all summer and in winter, dazzling, chalky white arching stems ...more...
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Rubus fruticosus 'Variegatus'
White Variegated Blackberry

An unusual and much sought after form of our native blackberry, Rubus fruticosus 'Variegatus' has vibrant creamy-white, multicoloured young leaves and even the edible fruits are variegated ...more...
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Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double'
Salmonberry

Native to the west coast of North America from southern Alaska south to California, Rubus spectabilis 'Olympic Double' is grown for its spectacular fully double, magenta-rose coloured flowers in late spring ...more...
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Rudbeckia laciniata 'Goldquelle'
Cone Flower

A lovely compact cultivar, Rudbeckia 'Goldquelle' has large (up to 8cm), round, fully double, yellow pompom-like flowers on strong stems in late summer ...more...
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Rudbeckia nitida 'Juligold'
Cone Flower

A striking plant native to North America, Rudbeckia nitida 'Juligold' has large golden-yellow flowers in mid to late summer with olive green 'cones' in their centre ...more...
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Ruscus aculeatus
Knee Holly or Butchers Broom

A low growing, evergreen, holly-like shrub which belongs to the Lily family and is a native to the Mediterranean region and North Africa ...more...
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Salix alba subsp. vitellina 'Britzensis'
Scarlet Willow

A popular, easy to grow form of willow, Salix alba subsp vitellina 'Britzensis' has brilliant orange-scarlet branches which are vivid in winter, especially if pruned back hard annually ...more...
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Salix candida
Sage Willow

A handsome species of willow native to North America, Salix candida has large grey, felt-like, woolly leaves and eye-catching, large yellow catkins in late winter or early spring ...more...
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Salix exigua
Coyote Willow or Sandbar Willow

Native to Western North America, Salix exigua is a lovely willow with eye-catching, silvery-grey leaves and slender catkins appearing on the branches in spring ...more...
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Salix fargesii
Fargesii Willow

A slow growing and unusual willow, Salix fargesii has polished mahogany coloured bark, glossy dark green leaves and bold upright catkins in spring ...more...
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Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys'
Black Pussy Willow

An eye-catching willow, Salix gracilistyla 'Melanostachys' has spectacular red anthered, black catkins in late winter and early spring ...more...
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Salix hastata 'Wehrhahnianii'
Halberd-Leaved Willow

First discovered in Switzerland, Salix hastata 'Wehrhahnianii' has masses of silvery catkins in spring with attractive golden anthers ...more...
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Salix helvetica
Swiss Willow

Native to the Alps, Salix helvetica is a dwarf willow with a compact rounded habit, lovely silvery leaves and greyish-white catkins in early spring ...more...
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Salix myrsinifolia
Dark-leaved Willow

Native to parts of Europe including the United Kingdom, Salix myrsinifolia is grown primarily for its large dark green leaves and shining, ebony coloured, bare stems which are visible throughout the winter ...more...
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Salix subopposita
Hime-yanagi / Japanese Willow

Dwarf species of willow native to Southern Japan and Quelpaert Island in South Korea, Salix subopposita has pretty honey coloured catkins in spring and fine greyish-green, narrow leaves ...more...
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Salix udensis 'Sekka'
Dragon Willow or Japanese Fantail Willow

Native to parts of North-east Asia including the Sakhalin islands, Salix udensis 'Sekka' is a curious willow with strange flattened stems which occur most frequently on mature plants ...more...
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Sambucus nigra 'Laciniata'
Cut-leaved Elder

A magnificent shrub with deeply cut green leaves, Sambucus nigra 'Laciniata' has very ornamental foliage and looks a little similar to some of the Japanese Maples ...more...
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Sambucus nigra 'Madonna'
Cream Variegated Elder

One of the best cream variegated and hardy foliage plants in cultivation, Sambucus nigra 'Madonna' has bright, creamy yellow variegation on the young leaves in spring which turns more pale as they age ...more...
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Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud'
Black Elder

A handsome cultivar, Sambucus nigra 'Thundercloud' has dark, chocolate-purple leaves which colour up best in a sunny position and large clusters of rich pinkish-white flowers in summer ...more...
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Sarcococca confusa
Christmas Box

Popular evergreen shrub native to western China, Sarcococca confusa has glossy, dark-green leaves and masses of fragrant, cream-coloured flowers in midwinter ...more...
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Sarcococca wallichii
Sweet Box

A rare and handsome evergreen shrub native to Nepal, Sarcococca wallichii has large, glossy, bright green leaves and masses of fragrant white flowers in winter ...more...
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Sasa veitchii
Bamboo

A spreading dwarf bamboo native to Japan, Sasa veitchii has dark green leaves which gradually wither and turn an attractive creamy-straw colour around the leaf edge ...more...
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Schisandra grandiflora
Large Flowered Schisandra

Rare and deciduous, leathery leaved, twining climber native to a large area from eastern China to the Himalayas ...more...
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Schizophragma integrifolium
Chinese Hydrangea Vine

Rare and magnificent species with white flower heads up to 30 cm across, larger then the flowers of the more common Schizophragma hydrangeoides ...more...
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Sequoiadendron giganteum
Giant Redwood

A vigorous and spectacular evergreen conifer, Sequoiadendron giganteum is well known for its thick, spongy, red bark and tall, conical shape ...more...
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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Barabit's Requiem'
Weeping Giant Redwood

An eye-catching selection with a vigorous, upright habit and stiffly weeping side branches ...more...
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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Bultink Yellow'
Golden Giant Redwood

A spectacular new cultivar, Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Bultink Yellow' has lovely golden-yellow, young leaves in spring / early summer which slowly darken to pale green later in the year ...more...
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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum'
Blue Giant Redwood

This blue form was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1860 and two of the original specimens continue to thrive at Elvaston Castle near Derby ...more...
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Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum'
Blue Giant Redwood

A new and rare introduction, Sequoiadendron giganteum 'Glaucum Compactum' has steel-blue foliage in winter and chestnut red bark when established ...more...
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Sidalcea 'Croftway Red'
Prairie Mallow

A clump forming, upright perennial with pretty rich-pink spires of flowers up to 90 cm tall in mid to late summer ...more...
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Sinocalycanthus chinensis
Chinese Allspice or Chinese Wax Plant

A stunning, rare and deciduous plant with fantastic flowers which was first introduced to Britain from central China in 1989 by Roy Lancaster ...more...
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Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine'
Raulston allspice

Stunning new introduction from the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina, Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' is very rare and has lightly scented, maroon flowers up to 7½ cm across in early summer ...more...
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Skimmia japonica 'Rubella'

A colourful male form, Skimmia japonica 'Rubella' has glossy dark green leaves and spikes of deep red flower buds in autumn lasting until they open into pretty white flowers spring ...more...
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Sophora japonica
Pagoda Tree

An unusual tree native to parts of Eastern Asia, Sophora japonica has rich green, pinnate leaves up to 30 cm long and mature plants produce large clusters of lovely pea-shaped white flowers after a hot summer ...more...
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Sorbaria tomentosa var. angustifolia
Kashmir False Spiraea

A lovely large, spreading shrub native to the Himalayas which bears splendid plumes of creamy-white flowers in early summer ...more...
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Sorbus aucuparia (Woodland)
Mountain Ash or Rowan

A small deciduous tree, Sorbus aucuparia has dark green, pinnate leaves and large bunches of bright reddish-orange fruit in autumn which are very popular with birds ...more...
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Sorbus caloneura
Small-leaved Whitebeam

A small tree native to China, Sorbus caloneura is very early into leaf with the leaves being deeply veined and light green, flushed with pink turning darker green as the year goes on ...more...
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Sorbus commixta 'Embley'
Japanese Rowan

A striking small tree native to Japan, the far east of Russia and Korea, Sorbus commixta 'Embley' is known for producing a spectacular display of red and gold autumn colours in late October ...more...
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Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel'
Folgner's Whitebeam

An unusual new introduction to the United Kingdom, Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel' has narrow, light green leaves which turn a brilliant glowing amber, orange and red in autumn ...more...
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Sorbus x 'Joseph Rock'
Chinese Mountain Ash

Popular and spectacular, Sorbus x 'Joseph Rock' is known for its superb autumn colour and was introduced to the west after it was found in China in the early twentieth century by the famed plant hunter, Joseph Rock ...more...
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Sorbus sargentiana
Sargent's Rowan

Known for its glowing autumn colour and sticky buds, Sorbus sargentiana is an unusual and magnificent tree native to Sichuan province in western China ...more...
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Sorbus scalaris
Chinese Mountain Ash

Rare species of mountain ash native to parts of Sichuan province in China, Sorbus scalaris has delicate, frond-like, dark green leaves which turn shades of rich reddish-purple and orange in autumn before falling ...more...
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Sorbus wardii
Tibetan Whitebeam

A rare slender tree first introduced to the United Kingdom from Bhutan by Kingdom-Ward, Sorbus wardii has beautiful, large silver-grey leaves and looks especially good when planted against a dark background ...more...
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Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina'
Chinese Stachyurus

A lovely rare species introduced from China by Wilson in 1908, Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' has long, stiffly pendulous, racemes of soft-yellow flowers in spring ...more...
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Stachyurus praecox
Stachyurus

Deciduous and uncommon plant which is native to Japan, Stachyurus praecox has catkin-like, drooping, racemes of pale yellow flowers in March, or earlier if the previous winter was mild ...more...
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Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'
Cutleaf Stephanandra

A graceful, deciduous shrub native to parts of Korea and Japan, Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa' has prettily cut, green leaves which turn soft-yellow and orange in autumn before falling ...more...
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Stephanandra tanakae
Japanese Stephanandra

An uncommon and elegant plant native to the hills and mountainsides of Japan, Stephanandra tanakae has arching stems with lovely dark green leaves in summer and warm orange or red autumn colours ...more...
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Stewartia pseudocamellia

A beautiful small tree native to Japan, Stewartia pseudocamellia has lovely white, camellia-like, flowers with yellow anthers in midsummer ...more...
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Styrax americanus
American Snowbell Tree

A fascinating native of the south-eastern United States, Styrax americanus has masses of dainty, white, bell-shaped flowers which hang from the branches in early summer ...more...
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Styrax hemsleyana
Chinese Snowbell Tree

A rare native of China and first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1900, Styrax hemsleyana has long (12 - 15 cm) racemes of wide, pure white flowers in mid summer ...more...
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Styrax japonica

A beautiful small tree found growing in woods all over Japan, Styrax japonica develops wide, fan-shaped branches which are covered with pendant, bell-shaped, white flowers in mid summer ...more...
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Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda'
Japanese Snowbell Tree

A rare cultivar , Styrax japonica 'Emerald Pagoda' has the largest flowers of the species with clusters of slightly fragrant, star-like flowers which are 2½ - 3 cm across each ...more...
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Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes'
Pink-flowered Snowbell Tree

A rare cultivar, Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' has bell-shaped, pale-pink, pendant flowers with yellow stamens in mid summer ...more...
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Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'
Common Lilac

A colourful selection, Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation' has clusters of lovely deep purple flowers with a white edge to the petal in late spring ...more...
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