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The Tamukeyama Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Tamukeyama’) is a highly regarded cultivar of the laceleaf Japanese maple, celebrated for its graceful, cascading form and exceptional foliage colour. Originating in Japan, where it has been cultivated for centuries, it is prized both for traditional gardens and as a striking specimen in contemporary landscapes.

This deciduous shrub or small tree typically reaches a height of around 2–3 metres, with a broad, spreading habit that can extend just as wide. Its finely dissected, lace-like leaves are a rich crimson-red in spring, deepening to a vibrant burgundy in summer, and often taking on fiery scarlet tones in autumn before falling. Unlike some other red-leaved Japanese maples, ‘Tamukeyama’ holds its colour remarkably well throughout the warmer months, even in full sun, provided it is adequately watered.

The branches have an elegant, weeping habit, giving the tree a soft, flowing appearance that works beautifully over rock gardens, near ponds, or as a focal point in mixed borders. It is also an excellent choice for growing in large containers, where its form can be appreciated up close.

‘Tamukeyama’ prefers a sheltered position in moist, well-drained soil, ideally with some protection from harsh winds. While it tolerates full sun, partial shade can help preserve leaf quality in particularly hot or exposed sites. It is hardy in most parts of the UK, although young plants benefit from frost protection during severe winters.

With minimal pruning and basic seasonal care, the Tamukeyama Japanese Maple rewards gardeners with year-round interest — delicate new spring growth, summer richness, autumn brilliance, and an intricate branch silhouette in winter. Its enduring beauty and adaptability have ensured its place as one of the most cherished Japanese maple varieties in both private gardens and public landscapes.

Parrotia persica is a slow-growing, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small, single-trunk tree with exfoliating bark, and glossy, scallop-shaped leaves, reddish purple in spring, dark green in summer, and yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. Small, red flowers open from black, velvety buds and bloom in clusters in late winter and early spring on bare branches. Fruit is a brown, 2-velved capsule.

Parrotia persica prefers fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun, but tolerates partial shade and various soil conditions. Resistant to cold, but late frost may damage flower buds. It is generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, it doesn’t require much pruning.

Persian Ironwood is most attractive for its autumn foliage and a peeling bark in shades of pink, grey-green and brown. It is excellent as a specimen or lawn tree, great for shrub borders, wall-side borders, and informal hedges and screens.

Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls', also known as the Ruby Falls Redbud, is an eye-catching, weeping variety of the Eastern Redbud tree. This cultivar stands out with its unique, cascading growth habit and striking foliage. The heart-shaped leaves emerge in a vibrant shade of ruby-red in spring, gradually maturing to deep purple as the season progresses. In early spring, before the foliage unfurls, the bare branches are adorned with a profusion of small, rosy-pink flowers, creating a breath taking display. 'Ruby Falls' features a clear stem or trunk, which elevates the weeping canopy, making it an excellent focal point in landscape designs. It's a compact, deciduous tree, perfect for small gardens and spaces where a dramatic vertical element is desired. Its resilience and relatively low maintenance make it a favoured choice among gardeners seeking a tree with year-round visual interest.

Malus 'Mokum', commonly known as the Mokum Crab Apple, is a striking deciduous tree celebrated for its vibrant foliage and ornamental appeal. Reaching heights of 5–7 meters with a spread of 4–6 meters, it features an upright, ovoid crown that adds vertical interest to gardens and landscapes .

In spring, 'Mokum' bursts into bloom with an abundance of large, deep pink to magenta flowers, which are both visually stunning and attractive to pollinators like bees and butterflies . These blossoms emerge alongside purplish bronze-red leaves that mature to a rich purple-green in summer, transitioning to golden-yellow hues in autumn.

As the season progresses, small, red to purplish-red crab apples develop, persisting on the tree into late autumn and providing a valuable food source for birds . 'Mokum' thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including clay, loam, and sand, provided they are well-drained.

With its compact form, disease resistance, and year-round visual interest, Malus 'Mokum' is an excellent choice for small gardens, urban settings, or as a focal point in larger landscapes.

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.

Betula pendula Golden Beauty is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with an elegant narrow, pyramidal or conical habit. An exquisite golden-leaved form of common Silver birch. Beautiful for its yellow-green serrated foliage, which doesn’t scorch in sunlight, and attractive silvery white bark. Autumn colours are orange, red, and purple. Betula pendula Golden Beauty is easily grown in any type of soil, but prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is resilient to a wide range of conditions. Tolerant to chalk, clay, drought. Great choice for cities and urban gardens since it can withstand air pollution. Thrives in cool northern climates. Low maintenance, doesn’t require any pruning. European White Birch is a lovely, elegant tree with golden leaves and beautiful white bark. It is perfect as a specimen plant, a small landscape tree, or planted in beds and borders. Great for cottage, urban and informal gardens.

Abies koreana, commonly known as Korean fir, is an evergreen coniferous tree that belongs to the Pinaceae family. Native to the high mountains of South Korea, this tree species is renowned for its beautiful foliage, attractive cone clusters, and graceful habit. It is a popular ornamental tree grown in gardens, parks, and landscapes around the world.

Korean fir can grow up to 15-20 meters in height with a narrow pyramidal or conical shape. The bark is grayish-brown and smooth when young, becoming rough and scaly as the tree ages. The needles are 1-3 cm long, glossy dark green on the upper surface, and have two white stripes on the undersides. They are arranged in a spiral pattern around the branches, giving the tree a graceful and delicate appearance.

One of the most distinctive features of Korean fir is its stunning cones. They are upright and cylindrical, measuring 7-15 cm in length and 3-4 cm in width. The cones are green when young, but turn a beautiful purple or violet-blue as they mature. They also have unique, purplish bracts that protrude from the cone scales, adding to their aesthetic appeal. Korean fir is a hardy tree that prefers cool and moist conditions. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soils. It is relatively slow-growing, but can live for several decades with proper care. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance tree.

Abies koreana, commonly known as the Korean fir, is a striking, compact evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of South Korea. It is prized for its dense, upward-growing branches, dark green needles with shimmering silvery undersides, and distinctive purple-blue cones that often appear even on young trees, adding year-round ornamental appeal. This slow-growing species typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 12 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a feature tree in larger landscapes.

At Arundel Arboretum, our Korean firs have been lovingly pot-grown from seed, ensuring strong root development and careful cultivation from the very beginning. This method promotes healthier, more resilient trees that are well-suited for successful transplanting into a variety of garden settings. Grown with expertise and attention to detail, our Abies koreana trees offer not only exceptional beauty but also the assurance of quality and care from seed to sale.