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Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard, at approximately 300cm tall, is an ideal choice for gardens needing elegant structure and effective screening. This evergreen tree features a dense, rounded crown elevated on a clear stem, creating a formal, lollipop-shaped standard that brings height and architectural interest to the landscape. The variegated foliage—glossy green leaves edged in creamy white—adds year-round brightness and contrast, making it visually appealing in all seasons.

Well-suited to urban and suburban gardens, this Ligustrum tolerates pollution, pruning, and a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established. In summer, it produces small, fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by dark berries which add further seasonal interest.

Its dense canopy makes it excellent for privacy screening, windbreaks, or as a focal point in formal garden designs. Whether used in rows along boundaries or as standalone specimens in courtyards and patios, Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard trees provide reliable structure, year-round color, and an elegant solution for screening and ornamental planting.

Osmanthus aquifolium (often known as Osmanthus heterophyllus) trained as a multi-stem shrub is an excellent choice for adding year-round structure and evergreen interest to a garden. With its holly-like, glossy, dark green leaves, it provides a strong architectural presence while also offering a refined, ornamental quality.

This shrub is particularly well suited to sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade, thriving in well-drained soil. It is highly adaptable and tolerant of urban pollution, making it ideal for town and city gardens as well as more traditional settings. As a multi-stem specimen, it creates a more open, sculptural form compared to standard shrubs, making it perfect as a focal point or for adding height and layering within planting schemes.

In autumn, Osmanthus produces small but highly fragrant white flowers, which release a sweet, jasmine-like scent, adding a sensory element to the garden when little else is in bloom. Reaching around 3–4 metres over time, it remains manageable and responds well to pruning if shaping is required.

Hardy, low maintenance, and evergreen, it is an excellent choice for structure, screening, and year-round interest.

In the wild, Scots Pine is a majestic conifer that can reach an ultimate height of up to 20 metres, with a distinctive tall, straight trunk and an open, airy crown. It is native to Europe and Asia and is well-known for its attractive, flaky orange-brown bark and blue-green needles, which provide year-round colour and texture.

This specimen is a multistem Scots pine, single root with 3-4 stems coming off, very unique sort of thing for a scots pine.

Although naturally large, Pinus sylvestris can be adapted for smaller gardens with careful maintenance. By pruning the new growth, or "candles", annually, the tree’s size and shape can be controlled, making it suitable for container growing or compact outdoor spaces. Its rugged beauty, adaptability, and striking foliage make it an excellent feature tree or bonsai candidate, especially when nurtured from a young age like this specimen.

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.

Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis' is a lovely, dwarf, compact, bushy, semi-evergreen, male fern with lanceolate, pale green fronds with slender, curled pinnules and golden-brown scales on long, brown, upright stems. Dryopteris affinis 'Crispa Gracilis' is very easy to grow. It is tolerant of most soil types, but thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It can grow in full sun if given enough moisture, but prefers full shade and partial shade. Once established, resistant to drought. Evergreen in milder climates. In cold, exposed areas, usually deciduous. Generally, disease-free and pest-free if grown outdoors. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Scaly male fern 'Crispa Gracillis' is a lovely, elegant and decorative plant, perfect for shady garden areas or under-planting of roses and shrubs. Great for flower beds and borders. It is excellent for adding form and texture to small informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Very good looking in rock and gravel gardens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Pinus mugo 'Grune Welle' is a dwarf, dense, compact, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with a flat, irregular shape and double, short, dark green needles, and small, inconspicuous cones. Pinus mugo 'Grune Welle' is not fussy about the soil type and can grow well in any type of soil, loamy, sandy, clay or chalky, as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought and heat, adaptable to coastal conditions. Extremely resistant to frost and can withstand wind, therefore, suitable for exposed positions. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf Mountain Pine 'Grune Welle' is a cute, resilient, evergreen shrub looking great in rock and gravel gardens. Perfect for coastal areas but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens. Lovely when grafted on a small trunk.

Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard, at approximately 300cm tall, is an ideal choice for gardens needing elegant structure and effective screening. This evergreen tree features a dense, rounded crown elevated on a clear stem, creating a formal, lollipop-shaped standard that brings height and architectural interest to the landscape. The variegated foliage—glossy green leaves edged in creamy white—adds year-round brightness and contrast, making it visually appealing in all seasons.

Well-suited to urban and suburban gardens, this Ligustrum tolerates pollution, pruning, and a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established. In summer, it produces small, fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by dark berries which add further seasonal interest.

Its dense canopy makes it excellent for privacy screening, windbreaks, or as a focal point in formal garden designs. Whether used in rows along boundaries or as standalone specimens in courtyards and patios, Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard trees provide reliable structure, year-round color, and an elegant solution for screening and ornamental planting.

Ligustrum jonandrum 3-Ball Pom Pom Topiary is a multi-ball topiary form of Ligustrum jonandrum. It has three formally clipped, compact, rounded, lollipop-shaped balls or pom-poms similar to Buxus. Privet balls are densely branched with small, glossy, evergreen, dark green leaves. If unclipped, creamy white flowers emerge in summer and are followed by black berries in autumn. Privet Pom Pom topiary can grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or light shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought and frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Generally, disease-free. It needs to be trimmed twice a year to maintain its shape. Ligustrum 3-Ball Pom Pom topiary is easily maintained with simple trimming. It is not difficult to clip and can be clipped any time during warmer months. Very decorative and attractive, it brings beauty, shape and structure to formal and Italian-style gardens. Great for growing in containers.

Ginkgo biloba is known as a “living fossil”, one of the oldest tree species. It’s a large, long-lived, coniferous, deciduous tree with deeply grooved, grey-brown bark and thick, fan-shaped, bi-lobed, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Ginkgo has either male catkins or female single flowers on long stems. Female plants bear unpleasantly scented plum-like fruits, which are actually hard seeds with silvery yellow seed coats.

Ginkgo biloba grows in a wide variety of soils, except too wet and waterlogged, but prefers average, medium moisture, sandy, well-drained soils, in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of heat, salt, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free and pest-free.

Ginkgo biloba is a perfect specimen plant for large gardens. Great as a shade tree, lawn tree, or planted in espaliers. Very good for streets and parks. Slower-growing varieties are suitable for growing in containers. While young, the crown can be trimmed and trained as desired.

Sorbus 'Joseph Rock', or Mountain Ash 'Joseph Rock', is a medium-sized, compact, deciduous tree of bushy, upright habit, with elegant, pinnate blue-green leaves, orange, red, and purple in autumn. Corymbs of tiny, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by clusters of butter-yellow berries in autumn. Attractive to birds and bees.

Mountain Ash 'Joseph Rock' grows best in moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soil types. Once established, tolerant of drought. It is resistant to frost and wind, and tolerant of exposed conditions and air pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning.

Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' is a tough, highly ornamental tree perfect as a specimen plant in small informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for beds and borders, as well as informal hedges and screens. Excellent as a street tree. Suitable for growing in containers on patios or roof gardens.

Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Sapphire Ring' is a deciduous shrub valued for its striking late-season flowers and colourful autumn foliage. It is a selected cultivar of Ceratostigma willmottianum, a plant native to western China that is widely cultivated in ornamental gardens. This cultivar is particularly appreciated for its intense flower colour and its ability to extend interest in the garden well into autumn.

‘Sapphire Ring’ forms a compact, bushy shrub that typically grows to about 80–100 cm in height with a similar spread. It produces slender, upright stems that gradually create a rounded, slightly spreading habit. The leaves are oval to elliptic in shape with a smooth surface and a fresh mid-green colour during the growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage develops rich shades of red, bronze and purple, providing an attractive seasonal display that complements the plant’s flowers.

The most notable feature of this cultivar is its brilliant blue flowers. From late summer through to early autumn, clusters of vivid sapphire-blue blooms appear at the tips of the stems. Each flower has five rounded petals arranged in a star-like shape, creating a bold splash of colour against the foliage. The flowers are often surrounded by reddish sepals that remain visible even after the petals fall, adding further decorative interest.

This shrub grows best in a sunny position, although it will tolerate light partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and performs well in a variety of garden conditions once established. ‘Sapphire Ring’ is suitable for mixed herbaceous borders, gravel gardens, and informal planting schemes where its late flowering period can provide valuable colour when many other plants are finishing.

Pruning is usually carried out in early spring, as the plant flowers on new growth. Cutting the stems back encourages fresh shoots and helps maintain a neat, compact form. With its vibrant flowers, colourful foliage and reliable growth, Ceratostigma willmottianum ‘Sapphire Ring’ is a highly decorative addition to sunny garden borders.

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a beautiful, ornamental, deciduous, shrubby tree with thorny stems, and shallowly-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves, yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of small, fragrant, double white flowers, bloom in spring and cover the whole tree in June and July. Just before they fall, they fade to soft pink. The flowers are followed by pretty red berries attractive to birds. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun and tolerates partial shade. It is tough and resilient, adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena', is a stunning, tough ornamental tree, great addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen tree in cottage or urban gardens. It can be also used for hedges and screens.

Arbutus unedo, commonly known as the strawberry tree, can make an excellent large multistem specimen for a garden, provided the conditions suit its needs. This evergreen tree naturally forms multiple stems, creating a sculptural, architectural presence that adds year-round interest. Its attractive cinnamon-peeling bark, glossy dark green leaves, and the unusual combination of flowers and fruit appearing at the same time make it a standout ornamental choice.

A multistem Arbutus unedo thrives best in well-drained soil and a sunny to lightly shaded position. It tolerates poor or slightly alkaline soils, coastal exposure, and urban pollution, making it versatile in many settings. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and generally low-maintenance, requiring only occasional shaping to maintain its form. Its moderate growth rate allows it to develop into a sizeable focal point without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Wildlife benefits are significant: the nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the fruit provides food for birds. Although edible, the fruit is usually considered more ornamental than culinary. Overall, a large multistem strawberry tree offers beauty, resilience, and ecological value, making it a highly suitable choice for many gardens.

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.

Vitex ‘Chicagoland Blues’ is a compact, deciduous shrub ideal for gardens seeking late-season color, pollinator support, and easy-care beauty. Developed for improved cold hardiness, it thrives in a range of climates. It forms a rounded, bushy habit, typically growing to around 1.5 meters tall and 1.8 meters wide, making it perfect for smaller gardens, mixed borders, or pollinator-friendly plantings.

This hybrid variety features striking, aromatic gray-green foliage and dramatic dark stems that provide contrast throughout the growing season. From mid to late summer, it produces abundant spikes of deep blue-violet flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Unlike many other Vitex varieties, ‘Chicagoland Blues’ is sterile, so it doesn’t self-seed or become invasive.

It thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, including sandy or slightly alkaline types. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for low-water or coastal gardens. Minimal pruning is required, typically in early spring to maintain shape. With its manageable size, vivid blooms, and wildlife appeal, ‘Chicagoland Blues’ is an excellent ornamental choice for a wide variety of landscapes.

Arbutus unedo, commonly known as the strawberry tree, can make an excellent large multistem specimen for a garden, provided the conditions suit its needs. This evergreen tree naturally forms multiple stems, creating a sculptural, architectural presence that adds year-round interest. Its attractive cinnamon-peeling bark, glossy dark green leaves, and the unusual combination of flowers and fruit appearing at the same time make it a standout ornamental choice.

A multistem Arbutus unedo thrives best in well-drained soil and a sunny to lightly shaded position. It tolerates poor or slightly alkaline soils, coastal exposure, and urban pollution, making it versatile in many settings. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and generally low-maintenance, requiring only occasional shaping to maintain its form. Its moderate growth rate allows it to develop into a sizeable focal point without overwhelming smaller spaces.

Wildlife benefits are significant: the nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators, while the fruit provides food for birds. Although edible, the fruit is usually considered more ornamental than culinary. Overall, a large multistem strawberry tree offers beauty, resilience, and ecological value, making it a highly suitable choice for many gardens.

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.

A Feijoa (Acca sellowiana) trained into an umbrella shape is an elegant and highly suitable feature for a garden, combining structure, shade, and ornamental interest. In this form, the plant is pruned with a clear single or multi-stem trunk and a broad, spreading canopy that creates a graceful, rounded “parasol” effect. The dense evergreen foliage, dark green above and silvery beneath, provides year-round texture and light dappled shade beneath the canopy, making it ideal for seating areas, pathways, or as a focal point in courtyards.

The umbrella shape highlights the plant’s natural branching habit while allowing good air circulation and light penetration, which encourages healthy growth and fruit production. In spring, striking red and white flowers appear across the canopy, followed by fragrant, oval fruits in autumn. Feijoa is tolerant of wind, coastal conditions, drought once established, and moderate frost, making it adaptable to many climates. This trained form suits both formal and contemporary garden designs, offering a refined architectural presence with the added benefit of edible harvests.

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.

Campsis Madam Galen is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact climber that delivers bold colour and impressive summer performance. Known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers in striking shades of orange and red, this vigorous deciduous vine brings a warm, tropical feel to a wide range of garden styles. It thrives in full sun, where heat and light encourage its most abundant flowering, and performs best in a sheltered position such as a south- or west-facing wall, pergola, or sturdy arch.

This cultivar is well suited to gardens that can offer solid support, as its rapid growth and woody stems require a strong structure to climb. Once established, Campsis Madam Galen is relatively drought tolerant and can adapt to different soil types, provided drainage is good. Its luxuriant, pinnate foliage creates excellent seasonal screening, making it ideal for covering fences or providing privacy in seating areas.

The plant’s vibrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of wildlife-friendly gardens. With regular pruning to control its size and encourage flowering shoots, Campsis Madam Galen becomes a long-lived, reliable, and stunning focal point that brings energy and colour to summer landscapes.