By Feature - Screening

Cedrus deodara is a large, evergreen, fast-growing coniferous tree of pyramidal habit and pendulous horizontal branching. Long, elegant branches with weeping tips bear glaucous, whorled light blue or greyish green needle-like leaves. Male cones are upright, scattered on lower branches, releasing pollen in autumn and then falling to the ground. Female cones are upright, solitary or in pairs, and need 2 years to mature.

Deodar Cedar prefers deep, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. It needs to be protected from hard winds and can be damaged by frost. Once established, it is tolerant to drought and hot, humid summers. Moderately tolerant to salt. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Cedrus deodara is one of the most graceful conifers, perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens. Great in groups or as a screen. It can be attractive in cities as a street tree if lower branches are removed.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is a dense, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub or small tree of compact, rounded to conical habit, with narrow, long, glossy, dark green leaves. Young stems are vivid red. Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring or early summer and are followed by dark purple berries in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions. It thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil, and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but doesn’t’ like very exposed sites, therefore, needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia', differs from the classic variety for its greater density and narrower leaves. It is, therefore, superb for formal hedges. It forms great windbreaks and privacy screens. It reduces noise and pollution. It can be grown as a topiary tree.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘François Treyve’ is an outstanding evergreen standard tree, valued for its bold foliage, elegant form, and spectacular summer flowers. Trained on a clear stem, it develops a dense, rounded crown of large, glossy, dark green leaves with attractive rich brown, felted undersides, providing year-round structure and colour. From early to mid-summer, it produces impressive, creamy-white, cup-shaped blooms with a powerful, sweet fragrance, creating a striking focal point and adding a touch of Mediterranean character to the garden.

This variety is more compact and hardier than many evergreen magnolias, making it particularly suitable for gardens in cooler climates. It thrives in a sheltered, sunny to lightly shaded position in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and is ideal for patios, lawns, entranceways, and formal plantings. The standard form allows light to filter beneath the canopy, enabling underplanting with shade-tolerant shrubs or perennials. Requiring minimal pruning and offering excellent wind tolerance once established, Magnolia ‘François Treyve’ is a long-lived, low-maintenance tree that delivers year-round interest, fragrance, and architectural elegance.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is an exotic evergreen tree of conical to spreading pyramidal habit, with thick, leathery, glossy green leaves, velvety haired and rusty-brown beneath. Very large, saucer-shaped, creamy-white flowers with purple stamens bloom in summer and early autumn. Their fragrance is strong and pleasant.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It has very good cold tolerance, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Low maintenance, it doesn’t require much pruning. Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is a French variety of Southern Magnolia cultivated 150 years ago. It’s an excellent ornamental tree, often grown against the wall, rarely free-standing. Great for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Ilex castaneifolia, commonly known as the chestnut-leaved holly, is an excellent choice for gardens where year-round structure and refined foliage are desired. As a standard tree, it forms a neat, rounded crown on a clear stem, making it ideal for formal layouts, entrance features, patios, or as a focal point within borders. Its large, glossy, dark green leaves resemble those of sweet chestnut and provide a bold, elegant texture that contrasts beautifully with finer-leaved plants.

Being evergreen, it maintains interest throughout all seasons and offers shelter for birds and beneficial wildlife. In winter, female plants may carry bright red berries if a suitable male pollinator is nearby, adding valuable seasonal colour. Ilex castaneifolia prefers a sheltered position in well-drained, fertile soil and performs best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of urban conditions and light pollution, making it suitable for town gardens as well as rural settings. With minimal pruning required, it is a low-maintenance, long-lived tree that brings lasting form, colour, and character to both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is an exotic evergreen tree of conical to spreading pyramidal habit, with thick, leathery, glossy green leaves, velvety haired and rusty-brown beneath. Very large, saucer-shaped, creamy-white flowers with purple stamens bloom in summer and early autumn. Their fragrance is strong and pleasant.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers hummus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It has very good cold tolerance, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Low maintenance, it doesn’t require much pruning. Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonniere' is a French variety of Southern Magnolia cultivated 150 years ago. It’s an excellent ornamental tree, often grown against the wall, rarely free-standing. Great for informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Osmanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Oleaceae, commonly known as sweet olive or tea olive. It consists of about 30 species of evergreen shrubs and small trees, native to Asia and the Americas. The plant is well-known for its fragrant, small flowers that bloom in clusters, usually in the fall or early winter. The flowers come in various colors including white, yellow, orange, and reddish-orange, and are often used in perfumes, teas, and desserts due to their sweet scent.

Osmanthus plants are very popular in landscaping and gardening because of their versatile uses. They can be grown as hedges, screens, or as accent plants in mixed borders. They are also suitable for container gardening, bonsai, and indoor cultivation.

Osmanthus plants prefer well-drained soils and partial shade to full sun exposure. In traditional Chinese medicine, osmanthus has been used to treat various health issues such as coughing, sore throat, and digestive problems. The plant contains various active compounds including essential oils, flavonoids, and phenolics that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Ligustrum excelsum Superbum - is a small, evergreen tree with a great, rounded crown that retains its rounded shape if grown in full sun. Long, ovate, pointed, glossy, light-green leaves have attractive, greenish-yellow to creamy-yellow margins. Numerous clusters of scented, creamy-yellow flowers almost cover the leaves in summer and autumn, and are followed by small, black berries that remain on branches for a long time. Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum' - can thrive in wide range of soil types, except waterlogged. It prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but it can tolerate some shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. Tolerant of urban pollution and salty air. Low maintenance plant. In harsh winters, it may lose its leaves. Ligustrum excelsum Superbum – is a tough tree, perfect for restricted spaces as it can be planted very close to buildings, therefore, suitable for a street tree. Great for informal hedges and screens, or as an accent plant.

Feijoa (acca) sellowiana, or Pineapple Guava, is an attractive, evergreen shrub or small tree, with oblong, silvery green leaves, white-felted underneath. Unusual flowers with four red petals, white on the outside, and red stamens with yellow tips, appear singly or in clusters. They are edible and taste like marshmallows. Flowers are followed by edible, tough-skinned, red-flushed, green fruit with pineapple-spearmint flavour.

Pineapple Guava loves full sun, and prefers light, moist, well-drained soils. The consistent soil moisture is very important for the production of fruits. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and partial shade. It is moderately tolerant of salt and drought, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. Feijoa (acca) sellowiana is a unique, ornamental shrub, ideal for urban, coastal, and Mediterranean gardens. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant, great for wall-side borders, hedges and screens, or for growing in containers.

Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ is an attractive, evergreen shrub or small tree of pyramidal shape, with attractive, peeling bark, and ovate, sharply toothed, glossy green leaves. Masses of beautiful and delicate, fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers, resemble cherry blossom and bloom throughout summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Hoheria sexstylosa ‘Snow White’ prefers fertile, neutral to alkaline, moist, well-drained soils but can adopt to any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It needs to be sheltered from cold, dry winds and roots should be protected in winter with mulch. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. This beautiful evergreen shrub with lovely summer flowers is a great addition to any informal, cottage, urban or coastal garden. If heavily pruned, it can be turned into an attractive evergreen hedge and provide privacy and some wind protection. Perfect for shrub borders, wall-side borders, hedges and screens.

Our standard olive trees with a straight stem, reaching approximately 3.5 meters in height, offers a striking focal point for any garden. With a clear stem of 165 cm, it provides an elegant, structured appearance, making it ideal for formal and contemporary landscapes. Its silvery-green, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest, while the dense canopy provides light shade. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, patios, or as a specimen tree. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance and occasional pruning to maintain shape. Suitable for pots or open ground, it brings timeless beauty and structure, enhancing any outdoor space with character.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is a new French selection of Eucalyptus tree. It’s an evergreen shrub or small tree with naturally compact and bushy habit and flaking bark. The juvenile foliage is rounded and silvery blue, while the adult leaves are long, lanceolate, azure blue-green with silvery hues and intense fragrance. Small, fluffy, white flowers bloom in summer and autumn, and are followed by rounded, olive-green fruit.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura is extremely hardy and very suitable for British gardens. It thrives in any type of garden soil, as long as it is well-drained, but prefers average to moderately fertile, slightly acidic, dry to moist soils. It requires full sun and needs to be sheltered form harsh winds.

Eucalyptus gunnii Azura, with its mesmerizing, aromatic, silvery, azure blue-green leaves, is a perfect plant for small cottage and urban gardens. Great for shrub and wall-side borders, mixed beds and borders, or hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Campsis Madam Galen is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact climber that delivers bold colour and impressive summer performance. Known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers in striking shades of orange and red, this vigorous deciduous vine brings a warm, tropical feel to a wide range of garden styles. It thrives in full sun, where heat and light encourage its most abundant flowering, and performs best in a sheltered position such as a south- or west-facing wall, pergola, or sturdy arch.

This cultivar is well suited to gardens that can offer solid support, as its rapid growth and woody stems require a strong structure to climb. Once established, Campsis Madam Galen is relatively drought tolerant and can adapt to different soil types, provided drainage is good. Its luxuriant, pinnate foliage creates excellent seasonal screening, making it ideal for covering fences or providing privacy in seating areas.

The plant’s vibrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of wildlife-friendly gardens. With regular pruning to control its size and encourage flowering shoots, Campsis Madam Galen becomes a long-lived, reliable, and stunning focal point that brings energy and colour to summer landscapes.

Campsis flava, often known as the yellow trumpet vine, is a highly suitable choice for gardeners looking to introduce bold color, wildlife interest, and a touch of the exotic to their outdoor spaces. This vigorous deciduous climber thrives in full sun, where it produces its most abundant flushes of bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers throughout summer. Its blooms are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbird-like pollinators, making it an excellent plant for wildlife-friendly gardens.

Campsis flava is best suited to warm, sheltered positions, such as south-facing walls, pergolas, or sturdy trellises. It can tolerate a range of soils, provided they are well-drained, and once established it is impressively drought-tolerant, making it a strong performer in low-maintenance or Mediterranean-style gardens. However, because it is a naturally vigorous climber, it does require ample space and a strong support structure to accommodate its energetic growth.

Its lush, pinnate foliage provides attractive cover even when not in bloom, offering a screening option for patios or fences. With yearly pruning to manage size and encourage flowering wood, Campsis flava becomes a long-lived, dramatic, and rewarding garden feature.

Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' is a stunning climbing shrub that belongs to the family Fabaceae. Also known as the Japanese wisteria, this plant is highly prized for its gorgeous, cascading clusters of fragrant, white flowers that bloom in spring and early summer.

The 'Longissima Alba' variety is particularly noted for its long, pendulous flower clusters, which can reach up to 3 feet in length. The flowers are delicately scented and attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees.

The foliage of this plant is also attractive, with long, narrow leaves that emerge in a bronze hue before maturing to a bright green color. In fall, the leaves turn a lovely shade of yellow before dropping for the winter.

As a climbing shrub, Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' is ideal for training onto trellises, walls, or pergolas, where its cascading flowers can be fully appreciated. It is a vigorous grower and can reach heights of up to 30 feet if left unpruned.

Overall, this beautiful and fragrant climbing shrub is an excellent addition to any garden or landscape, providing a stunning display of flowers and foliage throughout the growing season.