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Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is a large, vigorous, fast-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree with upright, columnar habit with dense branching from the ground. As the plant matures, the habit becomes more broad. Flattened sprays of scale-like leaves are green with golden-yellow tips and bronze tone in winter. The colours do not fade, but stay bright and nice all year round.

Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' thrives on a variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It is resilient to frost, urban pollution and spray salt, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and in coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' is popular for its golden foliage and fast growth. It looks very attractive as a specimen plant, but is mostly used for informal and formal hedges and privacy screens. Leylandii hedges are not only attractive but also ideal for noise reduction and wind protection.

Betula pendula Youngii is a smaller form of the common silver birch with distinguished weeping habit. It has long, elegant, pendulous branches with triangular, serrated, mid-green leaves that turn warm yellow in autumn, and lovely white bark, especially in winter. It was found as a chance seedling and introduced in 1874, by Maurice Young nursery, from Surrey, England. Betula pendula Youngii is easily grown in any type of soil, but prefers moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is resilient to a wide range of conditions. Great choice for cities and urban gardens since it can withstand air pollution. It is very hardy, suitable even for cold climates. Thrives in cool northern climates. Betula pendula Youngii is a lovely, elegant tree with attractive white bark. It is perfect as a specimen plant and small landscape tree, or planted in beds and borders. Great for cottage, urban and informal gardens.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a robust, vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with dense, conical to oval crown and impressive foliage. Five-lobed shiny leaves are rich, dark red-purple in spring and summer, and golden, orange and maroon in autumn. Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves and are followed by purple winged nuts. Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' can grow in any soil, except peaty soils and soils with stagnant groundwater. It can withstand short floods and harsh winds, but it doesn’t like sea winds. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade, heat, drought, and frost. Very resilient and low maintenance. Crimson King Norway Maple is commonly used as a park tree and as a solitary species. It is tolerant to air pollution and partial paving, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and industrial areas. Ideal for larger gardens where it can provide deep shade and background for specimen plants.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' is a captivating and resilient deciduous tree, often recognized by its striking golden-yellow foliage. This robust cultivar stands out for its adaptability and rapid growth, often thriving in diverse environmental conditions, including urban areas with substantial pollution. Originating from the black locust tree, 'Frisia' inherits a hardy and enduring nature, demonstrating significant resistance to harsh weather conditions, rendering it a prevalent choice among garden enthusiasts and landscape architects.

The tree is a magnificent spectacle during the spring season when it is adorned with pendulous clusters of sweetly fragrant, white, pea-like flowers, attracting a myriad of pollinators, notably bees, enhancing biodiversity within its vicinity. The blooms are followed by smooth, elongated seed pods, contributing to the tree's visual appeal. The vibrant foliage, which creates a pronounced contrast with the surroundings, transitions to a lighter shade of yellow in the autumn, offering an extended period of visual interest.

Despite its aesthetic appeal and resilience, 'Frisia' necessitates vigilant management due to its propensity for suckering and its invasive nature. Proper pruning is vital to maintain its structural integrity and curtail unrestrained growth. This tree is suitable for individuals seeking a low-maintenance yet visually arresting focal point in their landscapes.

Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' is a small, fast-growing, upright, coniferous, evergreen tree of narrowly columnar habit with aromatic, bright blue-green, scale-like leaves and silvery berries from late spring to late winter. Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow' is an improved selection of Rocky Mountain Juniper. It can grow in a wide variety of soils, but prefers average, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought. It is tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions. Adaptable to cold and frost. Very easy to care for. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning to maintain its shape. Blue Arrow Juniper is one of the most popular evergreen trees that can be used in many different ways, especially in small, contemporary, Mediterranean, urban, and coastal gardens. Great as a focal point, for hedges and screens, as a background for beds and borders, or for growing in containers.

Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.

Zelkova serrata, commonly known as Japanese Zelkova, is a graceful deciduous tree native to Japan, Korea, eastern China, and Taiwan. It is highly valued for its attractive vase-shaped form, making it an excellent choice for urban landscapes, parks, and streetscapes. The tree features finely serrated, ovate leaves that emerge bright green in spring, deepen in color through summer, and turn stunning shades of yellow, orange, and red in the fall, offering vibrant seasonal interest.

Zelkova serrata is also prized for its smooth gray bark, which exfoliates with age to reveal patches of orange and brown beneath, adding visual texture year-round. It is a hardy and adaptable species, tolerant of pollution, drought, and a variety of soil types, making it ideal for city environments. Often used as a replacement for the American elm, it is resistant to Dutch elm disease and provides reliable shade, beauty, and structure in the landscape.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' is a highly ornamental, deciduous tree with conical, upright habit, and variegated, five-lobed, green leaves with irregular, white margins. Leaves are blushed pink in summer and turn attractive dark red and purple in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by interesting, spiny, rounded fruit, green at first, then maturing to brown.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' grow best in moderately fertile, deep, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, somewhat resistant to drought and temporary flooding. Older plants are very resistant to frost. Adaptable to coastal and urban conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet Gum 'Silver King', with its beautiful, colour-changing foliage, is a wonderful architectural tree, perfect for cottage, coastal, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent shade or park tree. Needs a lot of space to grow.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' ½ std is a golden variant of the popular Leyland Cypress. It’s a large, vigorous, fast-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree with narrowly upright habit and open, horizontal branches covered with bright-yellow tipped lime-green leaves.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' ½ std thrives on a variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It is resilient to frost, urban pollution and spray salt, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and in coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' ½ std is one of the best golden conifers. Its beautiful colour does not fade or turn brown during winter but remains bright and fresh. Perfect for formal garden hedges. Very popular among gardeners because of its dense and fast-growing habit. Ideal for noise reduction, wind protection and for creating beautiful privacy screens. It can also be a nice specimen plant, but it must be regularly trimmed not to outgrow its space in small landscapes.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a lovely, dwarf, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with a dense, dome-shaped habit and blue-green, needle-like leaves that curve inwards, yellowish-green in summer, bronze in winter. Spherical cones appear in autumn.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' can grow in any type of soil, but prefers moist and well-drained soils. It preforms best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh and drying winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. It keeps its neat, rounded shape without any maintenance. Very easy to grow and a good alternative to boxwood.

Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' is a lovely, little, soft and fluffy shrub with great shape and beautiful foliage. It is perfect for informal, cottage, and rock and gravel gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, low hedges, or for growing in pots and containers. Suitable for making topiaries.

Cryptomeria japonica, commonly known as Japanese cedar or Sugi in Japanese, is a large evergreen tree native to Japan. It belongs to the cypress family, Cupressaceae, and is the only species in the genus Cryptomeria. The tree can grow up to 70 meters tall and 4 meters in diameter, making it one of the largest trees in Japan. It has a conical shape when young and becomes more pyramidal as it ages. The bark of the Cryptomeria japonica is reddish-brown and deeply furrowed, with long, narrow leaves that are bright green in color and arranged in a spiral around the branches. The tree produces small, round cones that are about 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter and have a woody texture. The cones turn brown when mature and release small, winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind. Japanese cedar is an important tree in Japan for its wood, which is highly valued for its strength, durability, and beauty. The wood is used in construction, furniture, and decorative objects, and is also used in the production of traditional Japanese musical instruments such as shamisen and koto.

Taxus baccata, or Common Yew, is a long-lived, medium-sized, bushy evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with leathery, flat-needled, light to dark green foliage. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by very ornamental, red, berry-like fruits on female plants in autumn. Fruits are attractive to birds. Common Yew grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is tolerant of full shade, exposed positions, and urban pollution. It doesn’t like temperature extremes, and need protection from harsh winter winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but can be trimmed in various shapes. Taxus bacca is a tough and resilient plant suitable for various conditions, one of the best conifers for shady areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for hedges and screens. Great for foundation plantings or topiaries.

The Larix decidua, commonly known as the European Larch, is a distinctive deciduous conifer that brings year-round interest and strong architectural character to a garden. Unlike most conifers, it sheds its soft needles in autumn, creating a beautiful seasonal display as the foliage turns warm golden yellow before falling.

European Larch is best suited to medium to large gardens where it has space to develop into an elegant tree. It forms a tall, upright shape with gently spreading branches that allow light to filter through, making it less heavy in appearance than many evergreen conifers. In spring, clusters of fresh bright green needles emerge along the branches, often accompanied by small decorative cones that add further visual interest.

This species thrives in full sun and prefers moist but well-drained soil. It performs particularly well in cooler climates and is very hardy, making it reliable in most UK gardens. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and tolerant of exposed positions.

Because of its graceful structure and seasonal colour changes, European Larch works beautifully as a specimen tree in lawns, parkland-style gardens, or large landscapes where its natural form can be fully appreciated.

Picea pungens, or Colorado Spruce, is a large, narrow, conical to columnar, coniferous evergreen tree with horizontal branching to the ground, thin, grey and brownish bark with flaky scales, and stiff, prickly, needle-like, blue-green to silver-blue leaves. The erect, light brown cones are female and yellowish to reddish-purple are male. Cones are attractive to birds. Picea pungens thrives in hummus-rich, neutral to acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soil, in full sun. It can tolerate light shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It prefers cool climates and doesn’t like the heat and humidity of hot summer climates. Low maintenance, doesn’t require pruning. Picea pungens, a very ornamental, great-looking coniferous tree, is a popular Christmas tree. It is great as a specimen plant in large cottage, rustic or urban gardens or planted in groups. Perfect for informal hedges or privacy screens, or as a protection from winds. Suitable for bonsai or for growing in containers.

Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta' is a small, compact, coniferous, evergreen shrub of narrowly pyramidal habit, with a peeling bark, tight, ascending branches, sprays of aromatic, soft, blue-green leaves, and small berry-like seed cones known as juniper berries. Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta' can adapt to a wide range of soils, including clay and poor ones, but is best grown in average, loose, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny positions, but can adapt to some shade. It thrives in cool weather and can tolerate heat. Once established, tolerant of drought. Very resistant to frost, low temperatures, and exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Chinese Juniper 'Stricta' is stunning, ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens and narrow spaces. It resembles Italian Cypress but is much stronger and hardy. It is great for foundation plantings and hedging and screens. Good for a windbreak. Suitable for growing in containers.

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit', commonly known as the Golden Spirit smokebush, is a deciduous shrub admired for its striking foliage and unique flowering. This cultivar stands out due to its vibrant golden-yellow leaves, which provide a dazzling display from spring through autumn.

In the spring, new leaves emerge in a bright lime-green hue, maturing to a rich golden-yellow as the season progresses. These leaves are oval-shaped with a slight waviness at the edges, adding texture and interest to the plant. During autumn, the foliage transforms again, taking on hues of orange, red, and purple, offering a spectacular end-of-season show.

The Golden Spirit smokebush grows to a height and spread of approximately 2.5 to 3 metres, making it an excellent choice for both small and large gardens. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, adding to its versatility in various garden settings.

One of the most captivating features of Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit' is its airy, plume-like flower clusters that appear in early summer. These flowers, though individually insignificant, collectively form large, fluffy panicles resembling puffs of smoke, hence the common name "smokebush." The flowers are initially greenish-pink, fading to a soft beige as they age, and they add a whimsical, cloud-like quality to the shrub.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, Golden Spirit is a low-maintenance plant. It requires minimal pruning—usually just the removal of any dead or damaged wood and an occasional thinning to maintain its shape and vigour. This shrub is also resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a reliable choice for gardeners.

Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' is a dwarf variety of Oriental thuja. It’s a small, compact, dense, coniferous, evergreen shrub with conical habit and erect sprays of scale-like, yellowish green leaves, darker green with age, and bronze-tinged in winter. It may produce oval, female cones. Platycladus orientalis 'Aurea Nana' can adapt to almost any kind of soil, except waterlogged, but prefers fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but can withstand some afternoon shade. It is somewhat resistant to frost, but not very suitable for colder climates. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. It likes good air circulation. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, it doesn’t require pruning. It keeps its neat shape naturally. Dwarf golden oriental thuja is a beautiful, trouble-free shrub, very easy to grow. Great as a specimen plant, especially in small, rock gardens. Excellent for shrub borders, foundation plantings, or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus 'Snow Showers' is a small, tough, neat, ornamental flowering cherry tree of a weeping habit. Its elegant pendulous branches are covered with masses of single, fragrant, snowy white flowers in April and May. The foliage is mid-green, turning yellow and fiery orange in autumn. Prunus 'Snow Showers' likes moderately fertile, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soil, but can grow in various types of soil, except too wet and waterlogged. It thrives in full sun, but is tolerant of light shade. Resistant to frost, needs to be protected from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Tolerant of urban conditions, therefore, suitable for growing in cities. Low maintenance-plant, doesn’t require much pruning. This beautiful and elegant weeping cherry, with its cascade effect, lovely white flowers, and attractive autumn foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in small, informal, cottage and urban gardens. It is excellent for planting in urban areas. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’, often called the Weeping Higan Cherry, is a graceful ornamental tree prized for its elegant cascading branches and soft pink spring blossoms. When trained or pruned into a ball shape, this cultivar transforms from its naturally weeping habit into a striking, rounded standard—creating a perfect floral sphere atop a clear stem that becomes a captivating focal point in any garden.

In ball form, the delicate, nodding branchlets are encouraged to sweep uniformly around the crown, producing a symmetrical orb that showcases the tree’s blossom display and refined silhouette. In early spring, clouds of pale to mid-pink flowers envelop the ball, attracting pollinators and adding romantic colour. Through summer and autumn the fresh foliage—fresh green turning darker with age—adds enduring structure, and in winter the bare framework offers sculptural interest.

This tree thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture, particularly in its early years. It suits formal and informal gardens alike: as a standout centrepiece in a lawn, beside a terrace, or as an accent in mixed borders. With light maintenance and careful pruning to retain its ball form, Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’ delivers year-round beauty and seasonal spectacle.

Cotinus coggygria ‘Lilla’ is a dwarf version of Cotinus ‘Royal Purple’. It’s an attractive, compact, slow-growing, upright, bushy deciduous shrub with large, rounded, deep wine-red leaves, orange, red, and yellow in autumn. Soft pink to burgundy, feathery flower plumes appear in summer resembling a cloud of pink smoke. Cotinus coggygria ‘Lilla’ can tolerate a wide range of soils, except too dry or too wet, but prefers moderately fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It is very resistant to frost and even suitable for outside pots. Low maintenance plant, it requires little to no pruning. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Smoke Bush ‘Lilla’ is an unusual and very attractive, ornamental shrub, perfect as a specimen shrub for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for bed and borders, shrub borders, informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.