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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.

Our standard olive trees with a straight stem, reaching approximately 3.5 meters in height, offers a striking focal point for any garden. With a clear stem of 165 cm, it provides an elegant, structured appearance, making it ideal for formal and contemporary landscapes. Its silvery-green, evergreen foliage adds year-round interest, while the dense canopy provides light shade. This variety thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, patios, or as a specimen tree. Drought-tolerant once established, it requires minimal maintenance and occasional pruning to maintain shape. Suitable for pots or open ground, it brings timeless beauty and structure, enhancing any outdoor space with character.

Crataegus monogyna, commonly known as the hawthorn or single-seeded hawthorn, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe, Northwest Africa, and Western Asia. Belonging to the Rosaceae family, this species is celebrated for its ornamental value, ecological importance, and medicinal properties.

In appearance, C. monogyna typically grows up to 5-15 meters in height, with a dense, thorny crown and dark green, serrated leaves that turn a vibrant red or orange in autumn. During spring, it produces clusters of fragrant white flowers with five petals, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. These flowers give way to small, red berries known as haws, which persist through winter, providing sustenance for birds and other wildlife.

Hawthorn is valued for its ecological contributions. Its dense growth habit provides shelter and nesting sites for birds, while its flowers and berries serve as a vital food source for a range of wildlife species. Additionally, hawthorn is often planted in hedgerows and wildlife gardens to create natural barriers and enhance biodiversity.

In horticulture, C. monogyna is prized for its resilience, adaptability, and attractive features, making it a popular choice for hedging, landscaping, and urban greening projects. Its tolerance of various soil types and climatic conditions further adds to its appeal as a low-maintenance ornamental plant.

Overall, Crataegus monogyna stands as a symbol of resilience, beauty, and ecological importance, weaving its way through the landscapes and cultural tapestries of Europe and beyond.

Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigata’, or ‘Pyramidalis’, is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with a fluted smooth grey bark, narrowly upright, columnar growth habit, and a pyramidal shape. The leaves are ovate, serrated and ribbed, dark green in summer, coppery yellow in autumn. They remain on branches long into winter. This pyramidal variety has neater and denser form and more glossy leaves. Small flowers appear in catkins in spring before the leaves. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigata’ is a low maintenance and easy to grow plant. It is satisfied with any type of soil, but prefers fertile, dry to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is generally disease-free and pest free. It can tolerate drought. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigata’ is an excellent tree and a nice addition to any garden. It is great as a specimen plant or in a group. Because of its tolerance to pruning, it is perfect for hedges and privacy screens.

Quercus phillyreoides, commonly known as the Ubame oak, Black Ridged Oak, is a versatile, evergreen oak prized for its dense foliage, compact size, and year-round interest. Typically reaching 6 to 10 meters in height with a spread of 5 to 8 meters, it forms a neat, rounded crown filled with small, leathery dark green leaves. The foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for providing structure and greenery even in winter months. Highly adaptable,

Quercus phillyreoides thrives in a range of soils and shows strong tolerance to pruning, pollution, and drought once established. It is ideal for use as a specimen tree, clipped hedge, or screen in gardens and urban landscapes. Its resilience and tidy form make it a low-maintenance, attractive addition to any planting design.

Nyssa sylvatica is a medium-sized, slow-growing, deciduous tree with elegant, horizontal branches forming rounded to pyramidal crown. Its glossy, dark green leaves turn beautiful orange, scarlet and purple in autumn. Flowers are inconspicuous, small, greenish, and grow in clusters on female plants, and in dense flower-heads on male plants. Oval, long fruits appear in autumn and are dark blue when they mature. Nyssa sylvatica is an adaptable tree. It grows well in various conditions, but prefers moist, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates poorly-drained soils and standing water, but it can also withstand some drought and dry soils. It needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. It doesn’t suffer from any serious insect or disease problems. Low maintenance plant. Nyssa sylvatica, with its spectacular autumn foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in informal, cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Great near ponds and streams and for foundation planting. Suitable for streets and parks.

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.

Acer griseum is a small, oval to rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with upright branching. It is known for its stunning exfoliating copper-orange and reddish-brown bark and beautiful foliage colours. The bark is constantly peeling into thin papery curls revealing new, cinnamon-brown bark which makes it extremely ornamental and attractive. Leaves are dark green above and silvery green with fine hairs beneath. They turn into beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn. Small yellowish flowers are replaced by winged samaras. Acer griseum prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can grow in almost any type of soil, even clay soil. It prefers full sun or part shade and doesn’t tolerate drought. Propagation is difficult because most of its seed is sterile, but at the same time, it will not produce unwanted seedlings. Very attractive tree for small yards, urban gardens, and woodland gardens. Perfect for a front yard accent. An outstanding ornamental tree for all four seasons.

The Camellia Japonica 'Pearl Maxwell' is a stunning ornamental shrub, renowned for its striking flowers and lush foliage. It stands at an impressive height of 180 cm, with a single, robust stem reaching up to 1 meter, providing a strong vertical accent in the garden. The plant's crown is adorned with large, peony-like blooms that exhibit a mesmerizing blend of soft pinks and creamy whites, creating a delicate and romantic appearance. Each petal is elegantly ruffled, adding depth and texture to the flower's overall aesthetic.

The leaves of 'Pearl Maxwell' are a deep, glossy green, offering a vivid backdrop that makes the flowers truly stand out. This Camellia variety is known for its resilience and ease of care, thriving in partially shaded areas with well-draining, acidic soil. Blooming primarily in late winter to early spring, it provides a much-needed burst of color during the colder months. Ideal for garden borders, specimen planting, or as a focal point in landscape designs, 'Pearl Maxwell' is a captivating choice for any garden enthusiast seeking beauty and elegance.

Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with oval, half-open crown and feathery, deeply serrated, green leaves, orange and red and autumn. Clusters of small, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by orange-red berries in late summer and autumn. Attractive to birds and bees. Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for dry soil. It is resistant to frost and it can withstand wind and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Tough and easy to grow. Rowan 'Aspleniifolia', with its feathery foliage, profusion of white flowers and attractive red berries, is a wonderful ornamental tree. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant in medium sized gardens. Great for cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Excellent as a street tree and suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Sarcococca ruscifolia var. chinensis 'Dragon Gate' is an evergreen shrub valued in British gardens for its glossy foliage, compact habit, and highly fragrant winter flowers. It belongs to the Buxaceae family and originates from woodland regions of China. The cultivar ‘Dragon Gate’ is particularly prized for its dense growth and reliable performance in shaded garden settings.

Typically reaching around 1–1.5 metres in height and a similar spread, Sarcococca ‘Dragon Gate’ forms a neat, bushy shrub with gently arching stems. Its leaves are dark green, leathery, and lance-shaped, usually measuring between 5 and 10 centimetres in length. The foliage remains attractive throughout the year, providing valuable evergreen structure in borders and woodland gardens. New growth may appear slightly lighter in colour before maturing to a rich, glossy green.

One of the most distinctive features of this plant is its flowering season. In mid to late winter, small creamy-white flowers appear in clusters along the stems. Although the flowers themselves are quite modest in appearance, they produce an exceptionally strong, sweet fragrance that can carry across the garden on still days. This scent is often compared to honey or vanilla and is especially noticeable during mild winter weather.

Following flowering, the plant may develop decorative berries that ripen to a deep red. These small fruits add additional ornamental interest and can persist for several weeks.

Sarcococca ‘Dragon Gate’ performs best in moist but well-drained soil and prefers partial to full shade, making it particularly suitable for planting beneath trees or along north-facing walls. It is hardy in most parts of the UK and generally requires little maintenance beyond occasional pruning to maintain shape or remove damaged growth.

Because of its fragrance, shade tolerance, and tidy habit, Sarcococca ‘Dragon Gate’ is often planted near paths, entrances, or seating areas where its winter scent can be appreciated. It is also effective in mixed shrub borders and woodland-style planting schemes, providing both seasonal interest and dependable evergreen presenc

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a large, deciduous shrub or a small, often multi-stemmed, tree with flat-topped, vase-shaped habit and very attractive foliage. The heart-shaped, glossy, vibrant, deep-purple leaves emerge in spring and turn orange, bronze and red-purple in autumn. The blossoms of tiny, bright pink flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves and are followed by bean-like brown seedpods. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' thrives in moderately fertile, moist and well drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Generally, it is pest-free but may suffer from some diseases. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees. It doesn’t transplant well so it shouldn’t be disturbed. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is loved for its beautiful colourful foliage. It is great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Perfect for beds and borders, woodland margins, or along patios. Very good as a street tree or a lawn tree.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’, often called the Weeping Higan Cherry, is a graceful ornamental tree prized for its elegant cascading branches and soft pink spring blossoms. When trained or pruned into a ball shape, this cultivar transforms from its naturally weeping habit into a striking, rounded standard—creating a perfect floral sphere atop a clear stem that becomes a captivating focal point in any garden.

In ball form, the delicate, nodding branchlets are encouraged to sweep uniformly around the crown, producing a symmetrical orb that showcases the tree’s blossom display and refined silhouette. In early spring, clouds of pale to mid-pink flowers envelop the ball, attracting pollinators and adding romantic colour. Through summer and autumn the fresh foliage—fresh green turning darker with age—adds enduring structure, and in winter the bare framework offers sculptural interest.

This tree thrives in full sun to light shade and prefers well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture, particularly in its early years. It suits formal and informal gardens alike: as a standout centrepiece in a lawn, beside a terrace, or as an accent in mixed borders. With light maintenance and careful pruning to retain its ball form, Prunus subhirtella ‘Pendula Rosea’ delivers year-round beauty and seasonal spectacle.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Iko yama fuji' is a captivating flowering plant that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. It is known for its elegant, cascading clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers that drape gracefully from its branches. The 'Iko yama fuji' variety is particularly notable for its stunning display and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

The term "half standard clear stem" refers to a specific pruning technique applied to this Wisteria variety, shaping it into a unique form. In this context, a clear stem means that the lower portion of the plant has been trained to have an upright growth habit, devoid of any lateral branches or foliage. This clear stem creates a distinct visual effect, accentuating the beauty of the cascading flowers that appear above it.

The term "half standard" indicates that the clear stem has been pruned to a specific height, typically around three to four feet (90-120 cm) above the ground. This pruning method creates a visually appealing feature, allowing the flowering portion of the Wisteria to be showcased more prominently. The clear stem also facilitates ease of maintenance and enhances the plant's overall form and structure.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria itself is a deciduous vine with pinnate leaves consisting of numerous leaflets. The foliage emerges in spring, creating a lush green backdrop for the spectacular floral display that follows. The flowers, which typically appear in late spring or early summer, are abundant and borne in pendulous racemes that can reach up to a foot (30 cm) or more in length.

The enchanting violet-blue flowers of Wisteria brachybotrys 'Iko yama fuji' are highly fragrant, filling the air with a delightful scent. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding to the plant's ecological value. Additionally, the flowers give way to velvety, elongated seed pods that develop later in the season, contributing to the overall visual interest of the plant.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria, with its half standard clear stem, offers a captivating combination of structural elegance and abundant floral beauty. Whether used as a focal point in a garden or as a decorative feature in a landscape, this cultivar adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any setting. With proper care and maintenance, this extraordinary plant can provide years of enjoyment and become a cherished highlight of outdoor spaces.

Photinia x fraseri Robusta is an ornamental, fast-growing, rounded, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree with large, finely serrated, glossy, oval leaves – crimson to copper when young, dark green when mature. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers in dome-shaped clusters bloom in spring and are followed by red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri Robusta grows best in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and compact. Once established, it is resistant of frost, drought, heat and urban pollution. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Photinia x fraseri Robusta is great as an accent plant, but perfect for tall hedges and screens which are useful for noise reduction or wind protection in cottage and urban gardens.

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.