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Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a small, bushy, narrow evergreen shrub with upright branches densely covered with tough, leathery, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers blooming in spring, followed by pink fruits in autumn. Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is tolerant of a wide range of soils and soil conditions, but prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It can grow in any location, from full sun to deep shade. Once established, drought-tolerant. Very resistant to frost, but still needs to be protected from harsh, winter winds. Not suitable for outdoor pots in colder areas. Relatively, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Spindle tree 'Green Spire' is a tough, dense shrub that requires minimal care and is perfect for shaping into hedges and screens for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Great as a ground cover, for beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Excellent for banks and slopes and growing in containers.

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.

Enkianthus 'Pagoda' is a bushy, spreading, deciduous, tree-like shrub with simple, oval, toothed, dull green leaves that turn red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Clusters of lovely, small, bell-shaped, creamy to pink flowers with red veins bloom from late spring to summer and are attractive to bees. Enkianthus 'Pagoda' can adapt to most soil types, even poor ones, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, lime-free, moist, well-drained soils in light shade. It also grows well in full sun. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, winter winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, but it may require some pruning to retain its size and shape. Pagoda bush is an unusual and attractive plant with beautiful flowers and excellent autumn foliage. It is not demanding and very easy to grow. Great for Japanese-style and woodland gardens. Perfect for mixed and shrub borders. Suitable for growing in containers.

Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a beautiful, compact Korean Fir valued for its distinctive shape, attractive foliage and excellent year-round interest. This relatively slow-growing conifer forms a neat, upright plant with dense, rich green foliage, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders and specimen planting.

The short, soft needles are arranged densely along the branches, with their silvery-white undersides adding an attractive contrast when viewed from different angles. Like other Korean Firs, ‘Tordis’ can also produce attractive purple-blue cones on mature plants, which develop upright on the branches and provide an additional ornamental feature.

Its naturally tidy habit means it requires little or no pruning, making it a particularly low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking for structure without regular trimming. It is also an excellent plant for providing winter interest, retaining its foliage throughout the year.

‘Tordis’ is well suited to a sunny or partially shaded position and prefers a fertile, well-drained soil that does not become excessively dry or waterlogged. Once established, it is generally hardy throughout the UK and copes well with typical British winters. Providing good drainage is particularly important, especially on heavier soils.

Its compact growth makes it a useful alternative to larger firs where space is limited. It works particularly well as a standalone specimen, in a mixed border, or as part of a collection of ornamental conifers. Its elegant form and contrasting foliage also make it an attractive choice for contemporary and more traditional garden styles.

With its neat habit, attractive evergreen foliage and distinctive cones, Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a superb choice for adding year-round structure and interest to the garden without becoming overly dominant

Arbutus unedo multi-stem is an evergreen, ornamental, multi-stem, capriciously growing shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery, mid-green foliage. It is very unusual and stunning all year round. Clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom from autumn to mid-winter. Round, yellow fruits appear in winter and slowly become ripe in the next 12 months, gradually turning red. They are still on the tree when new flowers show up in autumn. A grey-brown bark peels, revealing cinnamon-colored inner bark. Arbutus unedo multi-stem grows slowly in a multi-stem form. It can grow in all kinds of soils and climate conditions, but prefers acidic, moist and well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant to drought, disease-free and pest-free. Very resilient. This unusual, colorful and very attractive plant is perfect as a specimen plant, great for shrub borders, hedges, coastal gardens, and for growing in containers.

Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ is a compact, vigorous, upright, medium-sized evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, ovate, dark green leaves and beautiful, large, single to semi-double rose-pink or crimson flowers with golden yellow stamens. Very decorative because of its lovely, evergreen foliage and stunning large flowers that bloom in late winter and bring colours to bare winter garden. Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ prefers humus-rich, acid, moist and well-drained, soils. Emerging buds and flowers should be protected from cold, drying winds, and early morning sun. It is slow to establish and slow to grow but once established it can live very long. It doesn’t like temperature changes, irregular watering, or to be moved. It’s susceptible to a number of fungal diseases. Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ is an attractive shrub great for cottage, woodland, and urban gardens, for beds and borders, backgrounds, and informal hedges. Suitable for growing in containers. Grows very well in conservatories.

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is a large, vigorous, deciduous shrub with oval, dark green leaves that turn golden and deep red in autumn. Tiny, greenish-white, inconspicuous flowers bloom in summer. They are followed by the abundance of beautiful, ornamental bright pink fruits. Fruit capsules split and open to reveal orange seed covers. The fruit matures in autumn and remains on branches throughout winter, bringing brightness and colour to winter gardens. Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' is an adaptable plant that can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers average, moist and well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate full shade, but for the best autumn colours it should be grown in full sun. This amazing plant is perfect as specimen plant in any small garden – informal, traditional, cottage or urban. It is also great for shrub borders, mixed borders, and informal hedges and screens.

Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' is a small, compact, slow-growing, mound-forming, coniferous, evergreen shrub with thin, pendulous, whipcord-like branches with tiny, aromatic, scale-like, glossy dark green leaves, pressed tightly against the branches. It usually acquires bronze tones in winter. It has pineapple scent when crushed.

Thuja plicata 'Whipcord' grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It prefers cool summer climates and doesn’t like too dry conditions. Even though it likes sunny areas, it appreciates some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be protected from harsh, drying winds. It doesn’t have any serious pest or disease problems. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning.

Western Red Cedar 'Whipcord' is an interesting, unique, evergreen shrub with elegant arching branches, perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Great-looking in rock and gravel gardens, planted near ponds or swimming pools. Excellent for growing in containers.

Alnus incana 'Aurea',  known as the Golden Alder, is a deciduous tree prized for its striking yellow foliage and adaptability to various growing conditions. This cultivar is a variation of the grey alder (Alnus incana), native to Europe, North America, and parts of Asia, and is widely cultivated for its ornamental appeal.

Reaching a height of 6 to 10 metres, with a spread of 4 to 6 metres, Alnus incana 'Aurea' is medium-sized, making it suitable for smaller gardens as well as larger landscapes. It is noted for its smooth, greyish bark, which contrasts beautifully with its bright golden-yellow leaves that emerge in early spring. As the season progresses, the foliage turns a lime green, maintaining a light and airy appearance. The leaves are ovate, serrated, and slightly sticky to the touch when young.

In winter, this tree adds visual interest with its small, cone-like fruits and hanging catkins that persist on the branches. The catkins are yellow-brown and appear before the leaves in early spring, contributing to the tree’s year-round appeal.

Alnus incana 'Aurea' is an extremely hardy tree, thriving in a variety of soil types, including wet and poorly drained soils. It is often planted in areas prone to flooding or along riverbanks, as it is highly tolerant of waterlogged conditions. The tree also fixes nitrogen in the soil through symbiotic relationships with root nodules, which improves soil fertility.

Though low-maintenance, the Golden Alder benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth. This fast-growing tree is a great choice for those looking to introduce colour and texture to their garden while supporting local wildlife, as it provides shelter and food for birds and insects.

Tilia cordata, or Small-Leaved Lime, is a large, dense, deciduous tree of pyramidal to rounded habit, with grooved, dark grey-brown bark and small, heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, bluish underneath, yellow in autumn. Clusters of fragrant, creamy-white to yellow flowers bloom in early summer and are followed by small, round fruits. Attractive to birds and bees. Tilia cordata grows best in average, fertile, loamy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, but is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. It can withstand some drought and short floods. Resistant to frost, wind, and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but is tolerant of hard pruning. Small-Leaved Lime is a is an interesting and attractive tree, perfect as a free-standing specimen or shade tree in informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great for urban areas, avenues and broad streets. Suitable for informal hedges and screens.

Abies koreana ‘Oberon’ is a beautiful compact form of Korean Fir, prized for its neat, architectural shape, slow growth and attractive evergreen foliage. This charming conifer is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, contemporary planting schemes, rockeries, alpine gardens, containers and areas where a full-sized tree would be unsuitable.

‘Oberon’ remains naturally compact, developing a dense, rounded to broadly conical habit over many years. It typically grows slowly, making it ideal for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance evergreen that provides year-round structure without becoming overpowering. Its tidy growth habit means it requires little, if any, pruning to maintain its shape.

The foliage consists of short, glossy green needles that are arranged neatly along the branches, creating a soft yet refined appearance. The undersides of the needles have a silvery-white colouring, giving the plant a subtle shimmering effect when viewed from different angles. It may produce attractive upright cones when mature, adding further seasonal interest.

Abies koreana ‘Oberon’ prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade and thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It performs particularly well in slightly acidic to neutral soils but will tolerate a range of garden conditions provided drainage is good. Avoid planting in areas that become waterlogged during winter. A mulch around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and protect the roots, especially during dry summer periods.

This hardy evergreen is well suited to the UK climate and requires minimal care once established. It is generally resistant to pests and diseases and benefits from protection from strong, drying winds, particularly when young. Its compact size and year-round interest make it a versatile choice for small gardens, mixed borders or as an elegant specimen plant in a decorative container.

Paulownia elongata ‘Futuro’ is a remarkably fast-growing deciduous tree prized for its ecological and economic benefits. Known for its straight trunk and broad, heart-shaped leaves, this hybrid variety can reach heights of 10–15 meters within just a few years under optimal conditions. In spring, it produces striking clusters of pale violet, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract pollinators and add ornamental value. The leaves are exceptionally large and efficient at photosynthesis, enabling rapid biomass accumulation and high carbon sequestration—making it a valuable species for reforestation and climate mitigation projects.

‘Futuro’ is specifically bred for improved adaptability, disease resistance, and high-quality timber production. Its wood is light yet strong, with a fine grain and excellent dimensional stability, suitable for furniture, musical instruments, and eco-friendly construction. The tree thrives in well-drained soils with good sunlight and moderate water availability, recovering quickly after coppicing. Because of its regenerative ability and environmental resilience, Paulownia elongata ‘Futuro’ is increasingly recognized as a sustainable resource for green industries, combining rapid growth with ecological and aesthetic appeal.

Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’, or Irish Yew, is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub of narrowly columnar habit when young, broadly conical as it matures, with dense, closed crown, and leathery, needle-like dark green leaves. Inconspicuous flowers are followed by red, berry-like fruits. Irish Yew ‘Fastigata’ grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is resistant to frost and wind. 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 if needed. Taxus baccata ‘Fastigiata’ is a stunning ornamental plant, ideal for providing beauty and structure in formal gardens. Great for urban, coastal and industrial areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for foundation plantings, hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.