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Acer griseum is a small, oval to rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with upright branching. It is known for its stunning exfoliating copper-orange and reddish-brown bark and beautiful foliage colours. The bark is constantly peeling into thin papery curls revealing new, cinnamon-brown bark which makes it extremely ornamental and attractive. Leaves are dark green above and silvery green with fine hairs beneath. They turn into beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn. Small yellowish flowers are replaced by winged samaras. Acer griseum prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can grow in almost any type of soil, even clay soil. It prefers full sun or part shade and doesn’t tolerate drought. Propagation is difficult because most of its seed is sterile, but at the same time, it will not produce unwanted seedlings. Very attractive tree for small yards, urban gardens, and woodland gardens. Perfect for a front yard accent. An outstanding ornamental tree for all four seasons.

Pinus pinaster, commonly known as the Maritime Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer well suited to larger gardens, particularly in coastal or exposed locations. Native to southern Europe, it is valued for its toughness, fast growth and distinctive rugged character.

Maritime Pine develops a tall trunk with a broad, irregular crown as it matures. Its long, deep green needles create a textured canopy that moves attractively in the wind, while the thick, fissured bark becomes richly coloured with age, adding visual interest throughout the year. Large cones form on the branches and can remain on the tree for several seasons.

This species thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, performing particularly well in sandy or poorer ground where many other trees struggle. It is highly tolerant of wind and salt-laden air, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens or exposed rural settings.

Because of its eventual size, Maritime Pine is best used as a specimen tree or part of a naturalistic landscape planting. It provides height, structure and year-round greenery, creating a bold focal point while also contributing to shelter and habitat within the garden environment.

Acer palmatum dissectum, commonly known as the laceleaf Japanese maple, is a popular ornamental tree renowned for its intricate, finely divided foliage. This deciduous shrub or small tree is part of the Aceraceae family and originates from Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) with a similar spread, making it a perfect choice for small gardens and container planting.

The leaves of Acer palmatum dissectum are deeply lobed and serrated, resembling delicate lace. Throughout the seasons, the foliage transitions from a vibrant green in spring and summer to spectacular shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, providing year-round interest. The tree's cascading, weeping habit adds an elegant and graceful element to any landscape design.

Acer palmatum dissectum prefers a position in partial shade with well-drained, moist soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape. This tree is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases. Its compact size and striking appearance make it an excellent choice for adding structure and color to garden borders, patios, and rockeries in British gardens.

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Chusan palm or windmill palm, is a highly versatile and hardy choice for UK gardens. Its tall, slender trunk is covered in fibrous bark, topped with a crown of large, fan-shaped evergreen leaves that create an instant tropical effect. Despite its exotic appearance, it is one of the most cold-tolerant palms available, making it well suited to British climates.

Ideal for sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade, Trachycarpus fortunei thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from protection against strong, drying winds, particularly when young. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate urban pollution, coastal conditions, and occasional frost.

This palm works well as a focal point in borders, gravel gardens, or contemporary planting schemes, and pairs beautifully with other architectural plants. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens, as it occupies minimal ground space while adding height and structure. With proper care, it is a long-lived and rewarding addition, bringing year-round interest and an exotic character to any outdoor space.

This is unique, gnarly, mature specimen tree. Very rare and uncommon. 

Ziziphus Jujuba, commonly known as jujube or Chinese date, is a species of small deciduous tree native to China, where it has been cultivated for thousands of years for its fruit and various medicinal properties. Belonging to the buckthorn family (Rhamnaceae), this tree is revered not only for its delicious and nutritious fruit but also for its adaptability to diverse climates and soils.

The jujube tree typically grows up to 5 to 12 meters in height, with shiny green leaves and small, fragrant, yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. The fruit, resembling a small date, ripens in late summer to early autumn, transitioning from green to reddish-brown or mahogany when fully matured. Jujubes are sweet and tangy in taste, with a chewy texture similar to that of dates.

Throughout history, jujubes have held cultural significance in various regions. In traditional Chinese medicine, the fruit and other parts of the tree are believed to possess medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory, sedative, and immune-boosting effects. Jujubes are often used to alleviate stress, improve digestion, and promote overall well-being.

Jujubes are a popular ingredient in culinary dishes and beverages. They can be eaten fresh, dried, candied, or cooked into jams, syrups, and desserts. 

Moreover, the jujube tree plays a role in agroforestry systems, as it is drought-tolerant and can thrive in poor soil conditions. Its deep roots help prevent soil erosion.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin Compacta’ grown as a multi-stem shrub is an excellent choice for adding dense, evergreen structure and vibrant seasonal colour to a garden. This more compact form retains all the ornamental qualities of the classic ‘Red Robin’, but with a tighter, bushier habit, making it ideal for smaller spaces or more controlled planting schemes.

Its standout feature is the brilliant red young foliage, which emerges in flushes throughout the growing season before maturing to a glossy dark green. This continual contrast brings long-lasting visual interest and works beautifully in mixed borders, courtyard gardens, or as a low screen.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position to protect new growth from cold or drying winds. As a multi-stem specimen, it offers a softer, more natural shape, adding depth and layering to planting designs.

Typically reaching around 2–3 metres in height, it remains manageable and responds well to pruning, which encourages fresh red growth. Hardy and low maintenance, it is a versatile option for adding year-round colour, structure, and privacy to both modern and traditional gardens.

Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with oval, half-open crown and feathery, deeply serrated, green leaves, orange and red and autumn. Clusters of small, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by orange-red berries in late summer and autumn. Attractive to birds and bees. Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for dry soil. It is resistant to frost and it can withstand wind and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Tough and easy to grow. Rowan 'Aspleniifolia', with its feathery foliage, profusion of white flowers and attractive red berries, is a wonderful ornamental tree. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant in medium sized gardens. Great for cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Excellent as a street tree and suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium', commonly known as the Fernleaf Full Moon Maple, is a stunning deciduous tree cherished for its striking foliage and remarkable autumn display. Native to Japan, this variety is celebrated for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves which provide a delicate, lacy texture that adds a unique aesthetic to any garden.

In spring and summer, the leaves emerge with a soft green hue, creating a serene and refreshing presence. As the seasons transition to autumn, 'Aconitifolium' truly shines. Its foliage transforms into a spectacular array of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows, making it one of the most brilliant autumnal displays among maples. This transformation adds a dynamic and fiery focal point to gardens, capturing the essence of the changing seasons.

'Aconitifolium' typically reaches a height and spread of 3 to 4 meters, making it suitable for smaller gardens as well as larger landscapes. It thrives in well-drained, moist soil and prefers partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun if provided with adequate moisture. Its compact size and slow growth rate make it an excellent choice for urban gardens, patios, and container planting.

This maple is not only admired for its foliage but also for its elegant, spreading habit and attractive branching structure, which provide year-round interest. Whether as a specimen tree or part of a mixed border, Acer japonicum 'Aconitifolium' brings a touch of elegance and seasonal drama to any garden setting in the UK.

Acer palmatum ‘Inosukaza’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a graceful, fine-textured ornamental tree that brings year-round interest to a variety of landscape styles. Its deeply dissected green leaves and naturally cascading, airy branching structure give it a soft, elegant appearance that works beautifully as a feature plant in small to medium gardens. Although visually delicate, it is generally hardy and adaptable, thriving in temperate climates where it receives protection from harsh afternoon sun and drying winds.

This cultivar prefers partial shade, especially in hotter regions, where filtered light helps prevent leaf scorch and maintains vibrant summer color. It also performs well in lightly dappled woodland settings, Japanese-inspired gardens, and courtyard plantings. With its moderate growth rate and compact habit, ‘Inosukaza’ is suitable for planting near patios, water features, or pathways where its intricate leaf shape can be appreciated up close.

In autumn, the foliage transforms into warm tones of yellow, orange, or soft red, adding seasonal drama without overwhelming surrounding plants. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter. With consistent watering and gentle shelter, Acer palmatum ‘Inosukaza’ rewards gardeners with refined beauty and reliable performance.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a large, vigorous, deciduous shrub with oval, dark green leaves that turn golden and deep red in autumn. Tiny, greenish-white, inconspicuous flowers bloom in summer. They are followed by the abundance of beautiful, ornamental bright pink fruits. Fruit capsules split and open to reveal orange seed covers. The fruit matures in autumn and remains on branches throughout winter, bringing brightness and colour to winter gardens. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is an adaptable plant that can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers average, moist and well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate full shade, but for the best autumn colours it should be grown in full sun. This amazing plant is perfect as specimen plant in any small garden – informal, traditional, cottage or urban. It is also great for shrub borders, mixed borders, and informal hedges and screens.

Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' is a distinctive cultivar of the pin oak, celebrated for its elegant, narrow, columnar form. Unlike the broader habit of traditional pin oaks, this variety grows upright with dense, vertical branches, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces, urban gardens, or as a striking architectural feature in larger landscapes. Its glossy, deep green leaves bring a lush texture throughout spring and summer, transforming into vivid shades of crimson and scarlet in autumn, creating a dramatic seasonal display. Hardy and adaptable, 'Green Pillar' thrives in a variety of soils, including wetter conditions, and is resistant to many common pests and diseases. At maturity, it reaches around 10–15 meters in height while maintaining its slim profile, ideal for lining avenues or adding vertical interest to gardens. Combining strength, beauty, and year-round appeal, Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' embodies both elegance and resilience in modern landscapes.

Trachycarpus fortune, or Chinese Windmill Palm, is a dioecious, evergreen palm tree with a stout trunk covered with hairy, black fibres from old leaf sheaths, and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, dropping panicles of small, light yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by dark blue fruits on female plants. Chinese Windmill Palm grows best in rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers partial shade to full sun and locations sheltered from cold, drying winds and winter frosts. Plant crown may need protection. Of all the trunked palms, this one has the best winter hardiness. Drought tolerant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very easy to grow. Trachycarpus fortune is an excellent palm tree, perfect for bringing tropical vibes into the landscape. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in large containers and brought inside in very cold climates.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum Dissectum' is a highly decorative small tree, valued for its elegant weeping habit and finely cut purple-red foliage. Its compact size and graceful form make it especially suitable for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, Japanese-style planting schemes, and container growing on patios or terraces. The delicate foliage creates a soft, textured appearance throughout spring and summer before turning brilliant crimson shades in autumn, providing exceptional seasonal interest.

This cultivar thrives best in sheltered positions with moist, well-drained soil and protection from strong winds, which can damage the finely divided leaves. Partial shade is ideal, particularly in warmer areas, as it helps preserve the rich foliage colour and prevents leaf scorch. It combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, ferns, hostas, and evergreen shrubs, creating a calm and refined garden atmosphere.

Due to its slow growth and naturally cascading shape, very little pruning is required beyond removing damaged branches. Its architectural beauty makes it an excellent focal point near water features, pathways, or seating areas where the intricate foliage and graceful silhouette can be fully appreciated year-round.

The Acer ‘Koto no Ito’, a stunning variety of Japanese maple (Acer palmatum), is highly prized for its delicate, finely dissected foliage and elegant cascading form. The name Koto no Ito translates from Japanese as “Harp Strings”, aptly describing its thin, thread-like leaves that resemble the delicate strings of a traditional Japanese koto instrument.

This captivating maple is a slow-growing, deciduous tree, reaching approximately 2.5–4 metres (8–13 feet) in height over many years. In spring, its narrow, deeply lobed leaves emerge in a fresh green shade, adding an airy, graceful texture to the garden. As the seasons progress, the foliage matures to a deeper green before undergoing a spectacular autumn transformation, turning vibrant shades of gold, orange, and crimson.

One of the standout features of ‘Koto no Ito’ is the way its fine, almost wispy leaves flutter in the wind, creating a dynamic and ever-changing display. This delicate, feathery appearance gives the tree an ethereal quality, making it a popular choice for Japanese-style gardens, courtyards, and containers.

Unlike some Japanese maples, ‘Koto no Ito’ is relatively hardy and can tolerate a range of conditions, though it thrives best in partial shade and well-draining, slightly acidic soil. Protection from harsh afternoon sun and strong winds helps preserve its delicate foliage.

This tree’s compact size and elegant form make it a perfect choice for smaller gardens, patios, or as a striking focal point. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or alongside other Japanese maples, ‘Koto no Ito’ brings a sense of tranquillity and natural beauty to any landscape.

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.

Liriodendron tulipifera, or Tulip Tree, is a wonderful, deciduous tree of pyramidal habit when young, and rounded when mature, with glossy green leaves with distinctive lobes, that turn vibrant golden-yellow in autumn. Lovely, tulip-shaped, yellowish-green flowers with orange at the base, bloom, usually high in the tree, in late spring and early summer. Flowers appear on mature trees, at least 12 to 15 years old. They are followed by cone-like fruit which persist on branches throughout the winter. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Liriodendron tulipifera prefers fertile, loose, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Tulip Tree is an attractive fast growing tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree, alone or planted in groups, popular for its beautiful, bright autumn foliage. Excellent for large woodland gardens. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds.

Trachycarpus fortune, or Chinese Windmill Palm, is a dioecious, evergreen palm tree with a stout trunk covered with hairy, black fibres from old leaf sheaths, and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, dropping panicles of small, light yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by dark blue fruits on female plants. Chinese Windmill Palm grows best in rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers partial shade to full sun and locations sheltered from cold, drying winds and winter frosts. Plant crown may need protection. Of all the trunked palms, this one has the best winter hardiness. Drought tolerant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very easy to grow. Trachycarpus fortune is an excellent palm tree, perfect for bringing tropical vibes into the landscape. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in large containers and brought inside in very cold climates.

Acer davidii Viper is a multi-stemmed deciduous large shrub or small tree, also known as Snake Bark Maple because of its attractive green and silvery-white striped bark that resembles snake skin. Its oblong dark green leaves turn bright orange and yellow in autumn. Clusters of dropping pale yellow flowers appear in spring and are followed by pinkish-brown fruit. Acer davidii Viper thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or semi-shade, but tolerates most soil types, even poorly drained. Although it is very hardy and resilient, new shots can be damaged by frost. Therefore, it should be sheltered from strong winds. This small and slow-growing tree is suitable for small or medium-sized gardens, and urban spaces. Very easy to grow and maintain, it is especially attractive in winter when its “skin snake” bark is exposed.

Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chretien' is a bushy, pyramidal, deciduous fruit tree, with ovate, glossy dark green leaves, profusion of white flowers in spring, and heavy crops of large, golden yellow, tasty pears ready for harvest in September. Pyrus communis 'Williams' Bon Chretien' grows best in fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soil, but can adapt to a wide range of soils. It prefers sunny, sheltered positions and the fruit is best when grown in full sun. Resistant to frost but since it is an early bloomer, flower buds may be damaged by spring frosts. It should be grown with a pollination partner for a reliable crop. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Pear 'Williams' Bon Chrétien' is one of the oldest English dessert pear varieties, primarily grown for its large, juicy fruits, but it is also a lovely ornamental tree perfect for small, informal and cottage gardens.