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Spotted Laurel 'Mr Goldstrike' is an evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, making it a reliable choice for year-round structure in the garden. The glossy, dark green leaves are heavily speckled and splashed with vivid golden-yellow markings, providing strong colour contrast throughout the year, particularly brightening up darker corners during the winter months. Small, reddish-purple flowers appear in spring, though these are relatively inconspicuous and are followed, on female plants when pollinated, by bright red berries in autumn and winter. These berries can provide a food source for birds during the colder months, offering some wildlife value to the garden. This shrub is particularly well suited to shady and deep shade positions, performing well in areas where many other shrubs would struggle to establish. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and copes well with urban pollution and coastal exposure, making it a versatile option for difficult or low-maintenance planting schemes. Its dense foliage also makes it useful for screening or informal hedging, while its tolerance of shade makes it ideal for underplanting beneath trees or in courtyard gardens.

Magnolia grandiflora 'Galissonnière' is an evergreen tree with a compact, bushy habit, making it a good choice where a denser form is preferred over the more open growth of the species. The leaves are broad, glossy and dark green on the upper surface, with a rusty brown felted underside, providing year-round interest and texture. Large, creamy-white flowers appear from midsummer into autumn, each with a strong lemon fragrance. The blooms are cup-shaped and can reach up to 20cm across, opening gradually over several weeks. This extended flowering period means the tree offers interest well beyond the summer months, with blooms often continuing into early autumn. The dense evergreen foliage provides shelter for birds and other garden wildlife throughout the year, while the flowers are attractive to pollinating insects during the flowering season. This cultivar is well suited to sheltered, sunny positions and benefits from protection against cold winds, particularly when young. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, provided drainage is reasonable, and can be grown as a free-standing tree or trained against a wall, where its bushy habit lends itself well to more restricted spaces.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum', or red leaf Japanese maple, is a slow-growing, deciduous shrub with delicate, upright branches and beautiful finely-divided, deep red leaves that change colour throughout the year. It is grown for its stunning foliage and interesting growth habit. Deep burgundy red of spring leaves fades to light green in early summer, then turn to golden, orange, and red in autumn. Unnoticeable red-purple flowers are followed by winged purple fruits.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' thrives in moist, well-drained soil, in a sheltered position. To achieve the best leaf colour, it must be in partial shade, though it tolerates full sun if the soil is moist. It also needs to be sheltered from drying winds. An outstanding ornamental tree, perfect for small yards, urban gardens, or as a front yard accent. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Cultivated as a concise, erect cordon, Starline 'Blue Moon' is a multifunctional apple tree perfectly suited for container growth or limited spaces. It's a prolific, contemporary apple cultivar yielding striking purple-blue apples. Harvesting in August and September, its apples offer a crunchy texture and succulent flesh, balancing sweet and tangy flavors.

This columnar apple tree, reaching 2 meters in height and 40cm in width, presents enchanting spring blossoms and visually appealing fruits, enhancing patio aesthetics. 'Blue Moon' excels in row planting, fostering your mini orchard creation, and boasts self-fertility and exceptional disease resistance.

Laurustinus 'Gwenllian' is a compact, evergreen shrub with a dense, rounded habit, making it a reliable choice for year-round structure in the garden. The dark green, glossy leaves provide a solid backdrop throughout the seasons, tinged with a bronze-purple hue during colder months. From late winter into spring, the shrub produces clusters of pink-budded flowers that open to reveal white blooms, offering a long flowering period that brightens the garden when little else is in bloom. Following the flowers, small, dark blue-black berries develop, adding further seasonal interest. The flowers are a valuable source of nectar for early pollinators, while the berries provide food for birds throughout the autumn and winter months. This makes it a useful addition for gardeners looking to support local wildlife. Laurustinus 'Gwenllian' is tolerant of a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and copes well in both sunny and partially shaded positions. It is also suited to coastal gardens, being tolerant of salt-laden winds. Its dense growth habit makes it ideal for hedging or screening, as well as being an effective specimen shrub for borders.

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright, eye-catching flowers and compact growth habit. The foliage consists of narrow, lance-shaped leaves in a deep green shade, providing a dense backdrop that sets off the flowers well. During late spring and summer, the shrub produces vivid red bottlebrush-shaped flower spikes, made up of numerous long stamens that create a striking, textured appearance. These flowers are a strong source of nectar and attract bees, butterflies, and birds, making the plant a useful addition for gardens aiming to support local pollinators and wildlife. This shrub performs well in full sun and is tolerant of a range of soil types, including poorer and sandy soils, making it a suitable choice for coastal gardens where wind and salt exposure can be a challenge. It also copes well with periods of dry weather once established, making it a low-maintenance option for sunny borders, mixed shrubberies, or as a specimen plant. Its combination of long flowering season, wildlife value, and resilience make it a versatile choice for a variety of garden settings.

Cabbage Palm is an evergreen architectural plant forming a shuttlecock shape of long, sword-like leaves arranged in a dense rosette. The grey-green, strap-shaped foliage arches outward from a central point, giving the plant a distinctive palm-like appearance despite being hardier than true palms. As the plant matures, it develops a sturdy trunk, with older leaves forming a skirt beneath the fresh foliage at the crown, adding textural interest throughout the year. In summer, mature specimens may produce large panicles of small, creamy-white, fragrant flowers, followed later by small whitish berries. Flowering is more likely on established plants that have reached sufficient maturity, and not all specimens will flower reliably every year. This plant is well suited to coastal gardens, tolerating salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It also performs well in free-draining soils and benefits from a sheltered, sunny spot inland. Its strong architectural form makes it a striking structural feature, whether planted as a single specimen or grouped for a Mediterranean-style display, bringing a bold, exotic character to borders, gravel gardens, or large containers.

Cotoneaster x watereri, trained as a half standard tree, is a semi-evergreen to evergreen plant depending on the severity of winter, retaining much of its glossy, dark green foliage through the colder months. It has a graceful, arching habit with a moderately dense canopy, forming a neat rounded head above a clear stem. In early summer, clusters of small white flowers appear, providing an attractive though understated display. These are followed in autumn by an abundance of bright red berries, which persist well into winter and provide strong seasonal interest, contrasting nicely against the dark foliage. The berries are a valuable food source for birds during the autumn and winter months, making this tree a useful addition for gardens aiming to support local wildlife. The flowers are also attractive to bees and other pollinating insects during the summer flowering period. This tree is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded positions. It is also suited to exposed or coastal locations, making it a versatile choice for planting schemes where hardiness and reliability are required alongside seasonal ornamental value.

Hydrangea aspera 'Hot Chocolate' is a deciduous shrub with an upright, rounded habit. The foliage is a notable feature, with large, velvety leaves in deep bronze-chocolate tones that have a soft, slightly hairy texture and a rich purple-red hue when young, maturing to dark green with chocolate undertones. From mid to late summer, the shrub produces lacecap flowerheads made up of tiny fertile florets in purple-blue surrounded by larger, flat, white to pale pink sterile florets. This creates a striking two-tone effect against the dark foliage, making the shrub particularly attractive throughout the summer months. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, providing a valuable nectar source during the summer flowering period. This makes it a useful addition to a wildlife-friendly garden. This shrub prefers a sheltered position with dappled or partial shade, making it well suited to woodland gardens or shaded borders. It performs best in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from protection against strong winds and harsh frosts, which can damage the large leaves and flower buds.

Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' is a small, bushy, narrowly upright, deciduous shrub with neat, palmate, deeply-lobed leaves, bright red in spring, deep purple-red in summer, ruby-red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous reddish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by red, winged fruits in late summer. Acer palmatum 'Skeeter's Broom' prefers fertile, humus-rich, loamy or sandy, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in partial shade but is adaptable to full sun. Best leaf colour is achieved in partial shade. Excessive exposure to sun or lack of soil moisture can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but has to be protected from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant. Japanese maple 'Skeeter's Broom' is a lovely ornamental tree that creates a vibrant display throughout the whole season. It is ideal for small informal, cottage, woodland, rock, or urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant, or planted in groups in shrub or mixed borders. Perfect for growing in pots and containers.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Magical Volcano’ is a new, improved photinia, a cross between Fraser’s hedging photinia and Chinese photinia serratifolia. It’s a large, evergreen shrub with stunning, colourful leaves with pronounced serrated edges. The leaves are fiery red when young, dark green when mature, and coppery-red in autumn and winter. Panicles of creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring and are sometimes followed by red berries. Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from drying, winter winds. Generally, disease-free. May require some pruning. Christmas berry ‘Magical Volcano’ is a gorgeous evergreen shrub with strong and long-lasting colour, ideal for dense, compact, and attractive hedges and screens. It is also great as a standalone shrub.

Smoke Bush 'Grace' is a deciduous shrub with a loose, spreading habit. Its foliage emerges in spring as a rich purple-red colour, which matures to a deeper wine-purple through summer before turning brilliant shades of red, orange and scarlet in autumn, providing striking seasonal colour changes. In summer, this shrub produces large, airy plumes of tiny pink-purple flowers that fade to give a smoky, hazy appearance across the branches, lasting for several weeks and giving the plant its common name. These feathery flower panicles contrast attractively against the dark foliage. The shrub has an open, airy structure with arching branches, creating a somewhat informal and naturalistic form rather than a dense, compact shape. This works well as a specimen plant or within a mixed border where its distinctive colouring and texture can stand out against greener foliage. Autumn is a particularly notable season for this plant, as the foliage transforms into fiery tones, making it a strong choice for extending seasonal interest in the garden. Smoke Bush 'Grace' tolerates a range of soil types, including chalky, sandy and clay soils, provided drainage is reasonable. It prefers a position in full sun to bring out the best foliage colour, though it will also grow in partial shade.

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum', or red leaf Japanese maple, is a small, slow-growing, deciduous shrub with delicate, upright branches and beautiful finely-divided, deep red leaves that change colour throughout the year. It is grown for its stunning foliage and interesting growth habit. Deep burgundy red of spring leaves fades to light green in early summer, then turn to golden, orange, and red in autumn. Unnoticeable red-purple flowers are followed by winged purple fruits. Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' thrives in moist, well-drained soil, in a sheltered position. To achieve the best leaf colour, it must be in partial shade, though it tolerates full sun if the soil is moist. It also needs to be sheltered from drying winds. An outstanding ornamental tree, perfect for small yards, urban gardens, or as a front yard accent. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Magnolia 'Susanna van Veen' is a compact, multi-branched, oval to rounded, deciduous shrub with mid-green leaves and lotus-like, rosy-pink flowers, darker from the outside. They open from silvery-haired buds and bloom in early spring on bare branches before the leaves emerge. Magnolia 'Susanna van Veen' prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, but well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. Roots are easily damaged, therefore, they should not be disturbed. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be protected from strong winds. Since it blooms very early, flower buds may be damaged by late frosts. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia 'Susanna van Veen' is a cross between M. sprengeri „Diva“ and M. sargentiana „Robusta“. It’s a lovely flowering shrub, perfect for small informal, cottage, urban or woodland gardens. It is great as a specimen plant and for informal hedges and screens, excellent for lawns, foundations, and shrub borders.

The Acer pseudoplatanus 'Prinz Handjery' is a striking cultivar of the sycamore maple, prized for its unique and ornamental foliage. Originating from the broader Acer pseudoplatanus species, this particular variety stands out due to its distinctive purple and green leaves, making it a favourite among gardeners seeking an eye-catching addition to their landscapes.

This medium-sized deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 metres, with a spread of around 8 to 10 metres, making it a suitable choice for medium to large gardens. The tree's overall shape is broadly conical or rounded, and it features a dense canopy, providing ample shade beneath. The bark of the 'Prinz Handjery' is smooth when young, developing into a more rugged and fissured texture as it matures, with patches of grey and brown that add to its visual appeal, particularly in winter.

The standout feature of this cultivar is its foliage. The leaves emerge with a bronze or purple tint in spring before maturing to a dark green with striking purple undersides. This dual-tone effect creates a beautiful contrast, especially when the wind catches the leaves, revealing flashes of colour. In autumn, the foliage transitions to golden yellow, adding seasonal interest to the garden.

In addition to its ornamental value, the Acer pseudoplatanus 'Prinz Handjery' is a hardy tree, able to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and chalk, and is resistant to pollution, making it well-suited to urban environments. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and proving resilient to pests and diseases.

Magnolia Genie is an attractive, small, compact, deciduous tree of narrow-pyramidal, upright habit, with oblong, mid-green leaves. Beautiful, slightly fragrant, tulip-shaped, deep burgundy flowers open from black-red buds and bloom in mid-spring before the leaves emerge. It may continue to bloom sporadically during the summer. Magnolia Genie can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers light, fertile, slightly acidic, consistently moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand drought. It thrives in full sun, but can tolerate light shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Because of its shallow roots, it doesn’t like transplanting. Low maintenance, doesn’t require pruning. Magnolia Genie is a cross between Magnolia soulangeana and Magnolia liliiflora. It’s an exquisite ornamental tree, perfect for smaller informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant. Excellent when planted in groups, especially in a row to create informal hedges and screens.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is a medium-sized, suckering, fast-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub famous for its red stems, especially spectacular in winter, when they turn bright coral red. It has ovate, greyish-green leaves with white margins and small, creamy white flowers that bloom in spring and summer and are followed by bluish-white berries in autumn. Attractive to birds and butterflies.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' thrives in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate, wet, dry, and poor soils. Pruning is not required but it can stimulate the growth of new stems. Young stems have the best colour.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is most attractive during the winter when its fiery red stems bring colour to a winter garden and beautifully contrast the whiteness of the snow. It looks best when planted in groups or beside water. It is great for shrub borders, hedging and screens, or as an accent plant.

Prunus serrulata ‘Taihaku’, commonly known as the Great White Cherry, is a superb ornamental tree well-suited to spacious gardens where its striking beauty can be fully appreciated. Renowned for its large, snow-white blossoms in early to mid-spring, it creates a dramatic and uplifting focal point in the landscape. Its broad, spreading canopy—paired with bronzed young leaves that mature to green—offers both seasonal interest and dappled shade throughout the growing season.

Reaching a mature height of around 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 meters), with a similar spread, ‘Taihaku’ is ideal for open lawns, feature planting, or lining avenues. It thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. While it is hardy and tolerant of urban pollution, it also performs well in coastal gardens, provided it is given some shelter from strong, salt-laden winds. With proper positioning, it will reward gardeners with a magnificent spring display and graceful presence all year round.

Euonymus 'Aureus', commonly known as Golden Spindle, is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright, eye-catching foliage. The glossy leaves are edged and splashed with golden-yellow variegation against a deep green centre, providing strong colour contrast throughout the year. This cultivar forms a dense, compact, rounded shrub, making it a popular choice for structural planting, low hedging, or as a focal point in borders. The foliage brightens considerably through the summer months, with new growth often showing the most vivid yellow tones, giving the plant a cheerful, sunlit appearance even on overcast days. During autumn and winter, the shrub retains its colourful leaves, offering reliable interest in the garden when many other plants have lost their appeal. Golden Spindle is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, performing well in both sun and partial shade. It is particularly suited to coastal gardens, as it withstands salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It also adapts well to most soil types, including clay, making it a versatile option for various garden settings. Its dense growth habit provides useful shelter for small garden birds, offering a degree of habitat value within mixed or formal planting schemes.