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Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ vigorous, medium-sized, ornamental deciduous cherry tree of narrowly upright habit, more spreading as it matures, and peeling coppery bark. The rich purple leaves are copper when young and turn bright scarlet and orange in autumn. The clusters of double, magenta flowers bloom on bare branches in spring, before the leaves emerge. Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ grows best in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams, but can adapt to other types of soil, except too wet or waterlogged. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. It can withstand cold, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Cherry 'Royal Burgundy' is a red-leaf version of the popular Prunus Kanzan. It looks beautiful as a specimen tree or planted in small groups in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders or as informal hedges and screens.

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Caucasica’, commonly known as Caucasian cherry laurel, is a vigorous, evergreen shrub valued for its dense foliage and reliable screening qualities. It forms an upright, bushy habit, typically reaching heights of 3–5 metres if left untrimmed, with a spread of around 2–3 metres. Its growth is relatively fast, making it a popular choice for hedging and privacy planting in gardens and landscapes.

The leaves are one of its most distinctive features: large, glossy, and lance-shaped, with a rich dark green colour that remains attractive throughout the year. Compared to other cherry laurels, ‘Caucasica’ has slightly narrower and more elongated foliage, giving it a refined, less bulky appearance. New growth emerges a lighter green, adding seasonal interest in spring.

In mid to late spring, the plant produces upright clusters of small, creamy-white flowers. These are lightly fragrant and can attract pollinators such as bees. Although not primarily grown for its flowers, they provide a subtle decorative element. These blooms may be followed by small, dark berries later in the year, which are appreciated by birds but are toxic to humans if ingested.

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Caucasica’ thrives in a wide range of conditions. It tolerates full sun to deep shade and adapts well to most soil types, provided they are reasonably well-drained. It is also notably tolerant of urban pollution and coastal exposure, making it suitable for challenging environments.

Maintenance is straightforward. It responds well to pruning, which can be carried out once or twice a year to maintain shape and encourage dense growth. Regular trimming makes it particularly effective as a formal hedge. Hardy and resilient, ‘Caucasica’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a low-maintenance, evergreen structure.

Ligustrum japonicum ‘Aureum’, commonly known as Golden Privet, is a striking evergreen shrub valued for its vibrant, year-round display. Its glossy green leaves are beautifully edged with golden-yellow, creating a luminous contrast that instantly brightens borders, hedges, and mixed planting schemes. Dense and bushy in habit, it offers both ornamental appeal and practical use as a screening or boundary plant.

This versatile shrub is easy to grow and maintain, thriving in most well-drained soils and tolerating both full sun and partial shade. Its resilience makes it suitable for urban gardens as well as more traditional landscapes. In summer, clusters of small white flowers may appear, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal interest.

Whether planted as a neat clipped hedge or left to develop naturally, Ligustrum japonicum ‘Aureum’ delivers long-lasting structure, color, and texture. A reliable choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance beauty with year-round impact.

Tamarix ramossissima ‘Pink Cascade’ trained as a standard tree is a light, elegant feature plant, prized for its airy, feathery foliage and clouds of soft pink flowers in summer. Raised on a clear stem, it forms a gently weeping, rounded crown that creates a sense of movement and softness, making it ideal as a focal point in lawns, coastal gardens, or mixed borders.

This tree is particularly well suited to sunny, open positions and thrives in well-drained soil, including sandy and poor soils where many other ornamentals struggle. It is exceptionally tolerant of wind, salt spray, and coastal exposure, making it an excellent choice for seaside gardens and exposed sites. Once established, it is also drought tolerant, requiring minimal watering and maintenance.

The fine, needle-like leaves provide a light, almost misty texture, while the masses of pink flower plumes attract bees and pollinators, adding wildlife value. Pruning after flowering helps maintain a neat standard shape and encourages fresh growth.

Overall, Tamarix ‘Pink Cascade’ as a standard tree offers graceful form, long seasonal interest, and outstanding resilience, making it a superb choice for both coastal and inland gardens seeking an elegant, low-maintenance specimen.

Malus 'Evereste' is an upright, deciduous tree with broad-pyramidal, half-open crown, and slightly lobed, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Masses of large, pure white flowers open from scarlet buds and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by the abundance of orange-red fruits that remain hanging on bare branches in winter. Attractive to bees and birds. Malus 'Evereste' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Very resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus 'Evereste', with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, white flowers and orange-red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers and patio and roof gardens.

Prunus Kanzan is a beautiful, medium-sized, ornamental, deciduous cherry tree of vase-shaped when young, spreading and rounded habit when mature. Its ovate, toothed dark green leaves are coppery-red when young and in shades of orange and bronze in autumn. The profusion of bright pink, double flowers bloom in clusters before the leaves emerge. Flowers are sterile and are not followed by fruit. Prunus Kanzan thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. It is necessary to prune it after flowering, but is generally low maintenance plant. Susceptible to many diseases and pests and may be short-lived. Cherry Kanzan is one of the most ornamental of flowering cherries. It’s a stunning, elegant tree, whether as a specimen plant or planted in groups, great for small informal, cottage and urban gardens. Excellent for streets and parks. Suitable for growing in containers or as a bonsai.

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.

The semi-mature Ficus, (10-15 years old) carica is a beautiful, fruit-bearing tree with a well-defined clear stem of approximately 80cm, making it an excellent choice for gardens, patios, or orchard planting. This deciduous tree features large, deeply lobed green leaves that create a lush, tropical feel, providing light shade in warmer months. The tree produces delicious, sweet figs, typically ripening in late summer to early autumn.

With its smooth, greyish-brown bark and elegant structure, this semi-mature fig tree is both ornamental and productive. It thrives in well-drained soil and enjoys full sun, making it ideal for Mediterranean and temperate climates. Drought-tolerant once established, this variety is perfect for those seeking a low-maintenance yet rewarding fruit tree with a striking architectural presence.

Citrus sinensis 'Naranjo' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy deep green foliage, highly fragrant white blossom, and delicious sweet oranges. Bringing a Mediterranean feel to gardens, patios, and conservatories, this attractive tree provides year-round ornamental interest as flowers and ripening fruit often appear together on the plant. During spring and summer, the scented blossom attracts pollinators and fills sheltered outdoor spaces with a refreshing citrus fragrance.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position, Citrus sinensis ‘Naranjo’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during warmer months. 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.

As a mature specimen, the tree creates an elegant focal point with both ornamental and practical value. The vibrant orange fruit contrasts beautifully against the glossy foliage, adding colour and interest while also producing edible, home-grown citrus fruit.

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.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Malus ‘Profusion’, or Crab Apple ‘Profusion’, is an upright, spreading, deciduous tree with rounded to ovoid, half-open crown, and attractive, colourful foliage – reddish-purple when young, bronze-green during the season, and amber, orange, and red in autumn. Profusion of beautiful, fragrant, pink-rose flowers emerge in clusters in spring and are followed by blood-red fruits in autumn that persist into winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Crab Apple ‘Profusion’ can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Malus ‘Profusion’, with its attractive foliage, profusion of bold, pink flowers and blood red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with round to pyramidal shape, dense crown, and interesting foliage. Its palmate, deeply lobed leaves are dark green with creamy-white margins throughout the summer, and yellow-orange in autumn. Clusters of yellow flowers emerge in spring, before the leaves show up, and are followed by winged nuts, samaras. Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' 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. Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' is used in parks and as a solitary. It tolerates air pollution well, therefore, it is suitable for planting in cities and industrial areas. Great specimen plant for a medium-sized or a large garden.

Nerium oleander, commonly known as oleander, is a highly ornamental shrub renowned for its beauty and notorious for its toxicity. Native to the Mediterranean region, this evergreen plant thrives in warm climates and is widely cultivated across the globe, especially in subtropical and tropical areas.

Oleander grows to a height of about 2 to 6 meters (6 to 20 feet) and forms a dense, rounded bush with slender, grayish-brown branches. Its leaves are long and narrow, typically over 10 cm (4 inches) in length, with a leathery texture and a distinctive dark green color. These leaves grow in pairs or whorls of three along the stems, contributing to the plant's lush appearance.

The flowers of the oleander are its most striking feature. They bloom profusely from spring through fall, presenting a palette of colors such as pink, red, white, and yellow. Each flower is large and showy, with five petals that spread out to create a star-like shape. The flowers exude a subtle fragrance and are often clustered at the ends of the branches, enhancing the visual impact of the plant.

Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' is a popular evergreen shrub that is highly prized for its ornamental value. It is a member of the tea family, Theaceae, and is native to Japan, Korea, and China. This plant is known for its delicate, showy flowers, which appear in autumn and winter when few other plants are in bloom. The 'Cleopatra' cultivar of Camellia sasanqua is a compact shrub that typically reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and a spread of 3 to 5 feet. It has a dense, upright growth habit with glossy, dark green leaves that provide a striking backdrop for its flowers. The flowers of 'Cleopatra' are semi-double, with pale pink petals that are edged with deeper pink. The flowers are about 2-3 inches in diameter, and their centers are adorned with golden stamens. Camellia sasanqua 'Cleopatra' prefers a well-drained, acidic soil and a partially shaded location. It is an easy-to-grow plant that is relatively low-maintenance, and it is tolerant of a range of growing conditions. It is an excellent choice for a mixed border or as a specimen plant in a garden. It can also be grown in a container, which makes it a great choice for a patio or balcony.

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.

Morus alba, or White Mulberry, is a fast-growing, rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with simple, heart-shaped, veined, glossy dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. It is usually dioecious, but sometimes monoecious. Small, yellowish, inconspicuous flowers grow in dropping catkins and bloom in spring. Female flowers are followed by sweet, edible, blackberry-like fruits, white to dark-red or purple-black when ripe. White Mulberry can adapt to a wide range of soils but grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of heat and drought. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winter winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. White Mulberry has been used in China for thousands of years as a primary food for silkworms that produce silk. It is suitable for growing in cottage gardens, fields and roadsides. Its fruit and bird droppings are very messy for urban areas.

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Polar Bear’ half standard is an elegant, eye-catching specimen tree, perfect for adding structure and seasonal interest to gardens of all sizes. Grafted onto a clear stem, this form elevates the plant’s spectacular blooms, creating a refined, lollipop-shaped canopy that works beautifully in borders, patios, or formal planting schemes.

From mid to late summer, it produces large, conical flower heads that open a fresh lime-green before maturing to pure white, and eventually softening to gentle blush tones as autumn approaches. The blooms are held upright on strong stems, ensuring excellent resistance to wind and rain, making it particularly well-suited to UK conditions.

Thriving in full sun to partial shade, ‘Polar Bear’ prefers moist, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during dry periods. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring a simple prune in early spring to encourage vigorous new growth and abundant flowering.

Ideal as a focal point or in pairs flanking an entrance, this half standard hydrangea brings height, elegance, and long-lasting colour to the garden, while also attracting pollinators and enhancing biodiversity.

Rose ‘Bianco Sfumato Rosso’ grown as a standard (tree) rose is a highly ornamental feature, offering elegant white blooms delicately brushed and edged with soft red-pink tones, held above a clear stem. This refined colouring creates a striking visual contrast, making it an excellent focal point in a wide range of garden styles.

It is particularly well suited to formal borders, courtyard gardens, and patio planting, where its elevated blooms can be appreciated up close. When planted in pairs, it provides a beautiful framing effect for entrances, pathways, or seating areas, while a single specimen works well as a standalone feature in a decorative container or mixed planting scheme.

Best grown in a sunny, open position, it requires good light to encourage strong flowering and to enhance the subtle colour detailing in its petals. Fertile, well-drained soil is essential for healthy growth and consistent repeat blooming throughout the season.

As with all standard roses, regular maintenance is important, including feeding during the growing season, deadheading spent blooms, and annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced, rounded crown and promote vigorous new growth.