Flowering Trees

Citrus reticulata 'Mandarino' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy aromatic foliage, fragrant white flowers, and sweet juicy fruit. Producing traditional mandarins with easily peeled skin and rich flavour, this attractive tree combines ornamental appeal with reliable fruit production, making it an excellent choice for patios, conservatories, greenhouses, and sheltered gardens. Its compact habit and elegant rounded shape provide year-round structure and Mediterranean character in both formal and informal planting schemes.

During spring and summer, the tree is covered with highly scented white blossoms that attract pollinating insects and fill the surrounding area with citrus fragrance. These are followed by vibrant orange fruits that ripen in cooler months, creating striking colour contrast against the deep green foliage. Citrus reticulata 'Mandarino' thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, performing particularly well in containers where it can be moved to sheltered conditions during severe winter weather
Ideal for Mediterranen-style gardens and sunny terraces, this low-maintenance citrus tree offers decorative foliage, seasonal fragrance, and delicious home-grown fruit while bringing an exotic atmosphere to outdoor living spaces.

Citrus reticulata 'Mandarino' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy aromatic foliage, fragrant white flowers, and sweet juicy fruit. Producing traditional mandarins with easily peeled skin and rich flavour, this attractive tree combines ornamental appeal with reliable fruit production, making it an excellent choice for patios, conservatories, greenhouses, and sheltered gardens. Its compact habit and elegant rounded shape provide year-round structure and Mediterranean character in both formal and informal planting schemes.

During spring and summer, the tree is covered with highly scented white blossoms that attract pollinating insects and fill the surrounding area with citrus fragrance. These are followed by vibrant orange fruits that ripen in cooler months, creating striking colour contrast against the deep green foliage. Citrus reticulata 'Mandarino' thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, In the UK climate, it is commonly grown in containers so it can be moved into a greenhouse, conservatory, or frost-free area during winter. Its compact habit makes it particularly suitable for patios, terraces, courtyards, and smaller gardens.

Ideal for Mediterranean-style gardens and sunny terraces, this low-maintenance citrus tree offers decorative foliage, seasonal fragrance, and delicious home-grown fruit while bringing an exotic atmosphere to outdoor living spaces.

Morus nigra trained as a mature four-branched espalier is an outstanding choice for gardens where space, productivity, and ornamental structure are important. Its carefully trained horizontal framework creates a formal architectural feature that looks superb against sunny walls, fences, or boundary lines. This elegant form allows gardeners to enjoy a traditionally broad-growing mulberry in a far smaller footprint, making it especially suitable for compact gardens, courtyards, and kitchen garden settings.

The tree carries attractive heart-shaped leaves that provide fresh summer greenery, while its rich purple-black fruits ripen in late summer. These sweet, aromatic berries are highly prized for fresh eating, preserves, and culinary use. In autumn, the foliage may develop warm seasonal tones before leaf fall, while the bare branch structure adds winter interest.

Morus nigra thrives best in a warm, sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. A south or west-facing wall is ideal, helping fruit ripen fully and protecting young growth from colder weather. Once established, it is hardy and long-lived, requiring only periodic pruning to maintain its espalier shape and encourage fruiting wood.

Perfect for decorative edible gardens, formal layouts, and smaller spaces, this mature espalier mulberry offers beauty, character, and generous harvests for many years.

Paulownia elongata ‘Futuro’ is a remarkably fast-growing deciduous tree prized for its ecological and economic benefits. Known for its straight trunk and broad, heart-shaped leaves, this hybrid variety can reach heights of 10–15 meters within just a few years under optimal conditions. In spring, it produces striking clusters of pale violet, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add ornamental value. The leaves are exceptionally large and efficient at photosynthesis, enabling rapid biomass accumulation and high carbon sequestration—making it a valuable species for reforestation and climate mitigation projects.

‘Futuro’ is specifically bred for improved adaptability, disease resistance, and high-quality timber production. Its wood is light yet strong, with a fine grain and excellent dimensional stability, suitable for furniture, musical instruments, and eco-friendly construction. The tree thrives in well-drained soils with good sunlight and moderate water availability, recovering quickly after coppicing. Because of its regenerative ability and environmental resilience, Paulownia elongata ‘Futuro’ is increasingly recognized as a sustainable resource for green industries, combining rapid growth with ecological and aesthetic appeal.

Prunus persica 'Piatto Bianco' trained on a frame is an elegant and productive flat peach tree, ideal for sunny walls, fences, or compact gardens where space is limited. Its branches are carefully guided across a sturdy support, creating a neat fan-like shape that improves light exposure, airflow, and fruit ripening. In spring, the tree is covered with attractive pink blossom, bringing ornamental charm before the foliage appears.

This variety is valued for its unusual flattened white peaches, which develop soft, velvety skins and exceptionally sweet, aromatic flesh. Fruits ripen during summer and are delicious eaten fresh straight from the tree. Training on a frame helps keep fruit within easy reach, making harvesting and pruning straightforward. It also encourages heavier crops and better-quality peaches in the UK climate by maximising warmth against a sheltered surface.

With regular watering during dry spells and annual pruning, Prunus persica 'Piatto Bianco' becomes a rewarding addition to any garden. Its decorative form, seasonal blossom, and tasty harvest make it perfect for kitchen gardens, patios, courtyards, or traditional fruit-growing spaces where beauty and practicality are equally valued.

Prunus persica 'Redhaven' trained on a frame is a productive and attractive peach tree, ideal for sunny walls, fences, or compact gardens where space is limited. Its branches are carefully tied and shaped across a support, forming a neat fan-like structure that improves sunlight exposure, encourages airflow, and helps fruits ripen fully. In spring, the tree is covered with masses of delicate pink blossom, adding seasonal beauty before the fresh green foliage emerges.

This well-regarded variety is valued for its reliable crops of medium-sized peaches with golden skin richly flushed red. The flesh is sweet, juicy, and full of flavour, making the fruit excellent for eating fresh, baking, or preserving. Harvests usually arrive in late summer, and the trained shape keeps fruit easy to pick and maintain.

Growing 'Redhaven' on a frame is especially useful in cooler climates, as the tree benefits from extra warmth against a sheltered surface, improving cropping consistency and fruit quality. With regular watering during dry periods and annual pruning to maintain shape, it remains healthy and manageable for many years. Combining ornamental blossom, tidy form, and delicious harvests, Prunus persica 'Redhaven' is a superb choice for kitchen gardens, patios, and smaller outdoor spaces.

Prunus persica 'Suncrest' trained on a frame is a superb space-saving fruit tree, perfect for sunny walls, fences, or sheltered gardens. Its branches are carefully shaped and tied to a support, creating a tidy, fan-like form that maximises sunlight, improves airflow, and encourages excellent fruit production. In spring, the tree is covered with beautiful pink blossom, providing striking ornamental value before the fresh green foliage fully emerges.

This popular variety is prized for its large peaches, richly coloured with golden yellow skin flushed red. Inside, the flesh is juicy, sweet, and full of flavour, making the fruits ideal for eating fresh, desserts, or preserving. Crops ripen in late summer, and the trained structure keeps fruit easy to reach for harvesting and routine care.

Growing 'Suncrest' on a frame also helps in cooler climates by allowing the tree to benefit from reflected warmth from walls or fences, improving ripening and reliability. With regular watering during dry weather and annual pruning to maintain shape, it becomes both decorative and productive. Combining attractive blossom, manageable form, and delicious fruit, Prunus persica 'Suncrest' is an excellent choice for kitchen gardens, patios, and smaller outdoor spaces.

Prunus domestica 'Violet Reine Claude' (often spelled Regina Claudia) is a traditional European plum cultivar celebrated for its rich flavour, attractive appearance, and versatility in the kitchen. Belonging to the Reine Claude group of greengages, this variety is distinguished by its deep violet to dusky purple skin and sweet, golden-green flesh. The fruits are medium-sized, round, and slightly flattened, with a firm yet juicy texture, making them ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving.

This cultivar thrives best in temperate climates, requiring a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil to produce its best crop. It flowers in early to mid-spring, offering delicate white blossoms that are not only ornamental but also attractive to pollinators such as bees. As it is partially self-fertile, it can bear fruit on its own but benefits from cross-pollination with another plum variety to increase yield.

'Violet Reine Claude' plums typically ripen in late summer, usually around August in the UK. The tree is moderately vigorous and tends to form a rounded crown with age, making it suitable for both larger gardens and smaller orchards. Pruning in late winter helps maintain shape and encourages healthy fruit production.

This variety is valued for its balanced sweetness and fine aroma, which make it particularly prized in desserts, jams, and tarts. When fully ripe, the fruit offers a melt-in-the-mouth quality and is often considered among the finest-flavoured of European plums.

Resilient to most common plum diseases when properly cared for, Prunus domestica 'Violet Reine Claude' remains a cherished choice for those seeking heritage flavour and ornamental charm in one elegant tree.

Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree of weeping habit with shiny, coppery, peeling bark, and glossy green, serrate leaves, bronze when young, with hints of orange and bronze in autumn. The profusion of large, fully double, rich pink flowers bloom in spring, before the leaves emerge, along the bare arching branches. One of the smallest weeping cherry blossom trees.

This Weeping Cherry Tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except damp and chalky. It prefers fertile, moist, loamy, well-drained soils in full sun or light shade. It is resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Very tolerant of urban pollution. Susceptible to many diseases and pests. Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura', with its elegant branches, stunning flowers and colourful foliage, is a wonderful specimen plant for informal, cottage or Japanese-style gardens. Excellent for planting in urban conditions. Suitable for growing in containers.

The Claude D’Althan plum is a highly regarded French dessert plum, valued for its attractive fruit, reliable cropping and excellent eating quality. A superb choice for the home orchard, kitchen garden or mixed fruit garden, this traditional variety combines ornamental appeal with a delicious harvest of juicy, sweet plums.

The tree produces medium to large, rounded plums with attractive reddish-purple skin and firm, golden-yellow flesh. When ripe, the fruit is juicy and richly flavoured, with a pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity. Plums are ideal for eating fresh from the tree, but can also be used in pies, crumbles, jams, preserves and other homemade desserts.

Claude D’Althan is generally considered a self-fertile variety, making it particularly useful where space is limited and there is room for only one plum tree. However, fruiting can often be improved when another compatible plum variety is flowering nearby, encouraging better pollination and potentially heavier crops.

Flowering takes place in spring, with attractive white blossom appearing before the foliage develops fully. This makes the tree an appealing feature in the garden as well as a productive fruit tree. The fruit typically ripens from late summer into early autumn, depending on growing conditions and the season.

For the best results, plant Claude D’Althan in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. A sunny site helps the fruit ripen properly and encourages the best flavour. Avoid areas where the soil remains waterlogged during winter.

With its attractive spring blossom, useful garden size and delicious late-summer fruit, Claude D’Althan is an excellent traditional plum for UK gardens. It is particularly well suited to gardeners looking for a dependable, versatile fruit tree that provides both ornamental interest and a rewarding home-grown crop.

A Prunus lusitanica shrub trained on a frame creates an elegant, evergreen screen that resembles a living fence panel. Its glossy, deep green leaves are held on rich burgundy stems, providing year-round structure and colour. In early summer, upright spires of delicate white flowers add seasonal interest and attract pollinators, followed by small dark berries.

This form is ideal where space is limited but privacy is essential. The elevated frame allows light and airflow beneath, making it perfect for patios, terraces, boundary lines, or dividing garden rooms. It offers a softer, more natural alternative to timber fencing while delivering strong architectural definition.

Portuguese Laurel thrives in well-drained soil and is well suited to UK conditions, including coastal and urban gardens. It tolerates wind, pollution, and light shade, yet performs equally well in full sun. Once established, it is robust and relatively low maintenance, requiring only light trimming to maintain its crisp outline.

For contemporary or formal designs, a framed Prunus lusitanica provides immediate impact, evergreen privacy, and timeless garden structure.