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Wisteria 'Black Dragon' is a deciduous climber, supplied trained as a standard cane, with a twining habit that requires support such as a sturdy trellis, pergola or wall framework. The foliage consists of pinnate, mid-green leaves that provide a soft, textured backdrop through the growing season before turning yellow in autumn. In late spring to early summer, the plant produces long, pendulous racemes of double, deep purple flowers, which have a slightly ruffled, frilled appearance. These hang in clusters, creating a cascading effect as they drape from the supporting structure. The flowers carry a mild fragrance, adding to their appeal when positioned near seating areas or entrances. This wisteria is particularly striking during its flowering period, when the dense clusters of dark blooms stand out against the fresh green foliage. Established plants can produce long seed pods following flowering, though these are not a significant ornamental feature. Wisteria flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this plant useful for supporting pollinator activity in a garden setting. It performs well in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil, and benefits from a sturdy support system to accommodate its vigorous climbing growth over time. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourage flowering.

Acer palmatum 'Little Princess', also known as Chiyo-hime Japanese maple, is a small, ornamental, deciduous shrub with a compact, spreading habit. Palmate leaves are light green with red edges in spring, vibrant green in summer, and golden-yellow and orange in autumn. Tiny, inconspicuous, purple-red flowers bloom in spring and are followed by winged fruits. It likes acidic or neutral soil, moist but well-drained. Leaf colour is more intensive when grown in partial shade, but it doesn’t mind full sun. It needs to be protected from harsh winds. It is very resilient, generally pest-free and disease-free, tolerant to heat and humidity. Lack of soil moisture and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' increases its beauty as it ages. It is perfect for small gardens and growing in containers. Beautiful leaf colour and interesting shape makes it a perfect specimen plant

Nandina domestica, or Heavenly Bamboo, is small, compact, dense, evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub with a wonderful, colourful, bamboo-like, lance-shaped, lacy foliage – in shades of red in spring, green in summer, and again red in autumn. The clusters of small, star-shaped, white flowers may bloom in summer and are sometimes followed by bright, red berries. Nandina domestica is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, hummus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun with some afternoon shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can tolerate frost, but may need some protection from harsh winds. In very cold climates, it may lose some leaves or die to the ground. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. It is considered to be invasive. Heavenly Bamboo is stunning when planted in groups or masses. Perfect for shrub borders, foundations, informal hedges and screens, as a groundcover or edger. Suitable for growing in containers.

Pittosporum Gold Star is an evergreen shrub with a compact, rounded shape, making it a versatile choice for borders, containers or low hedging. Its foliage is the standout feature, with glossy, wavy-edged leaves in a striking variegated pattern of deep green splashed with creamy yellow and gold, giving the plant a bright, eye-catching appearance throughout the year. The dense, bushy growth habit provides good structure and works well as a foil for other plants in mixed plantings. During late spring, small, honey-scented, dark purple flowers appear, though these are often tucked among the foliage and are more notable for their fragrance than visual impact. The foliage colour tends to intensify in cooler months, adding interest during autumn and winter when many other plants have lost their appeal. This shrub is particularly well suited to coastal gardens, as it tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed conditions well. It also performs reliably in a range of soil types, including loamy and well-drained soils, and benefits from a sheltered, sunny position to maintain the best foliage colouration. It is a low-maintenance option for adding year-round colour and texture to a garden.

Amelanchier canadensis, commonly known as the Shadblow Serviceberry, is a deciduous tree, here trained as a full standard with a neat, rounded crown on a clear stem. In spring, the tree produces an abundance of star-shaped white flowers, emerging in clusters before the leaves fully unfurl. The foliage opens with a bronze tint before maturing to a mid-green, before transforming again in autumn into shades of orange, red and gold, giving the tree strong seasonal interest at both ends of the growing season. Following the spring blossom, small red-purple berries develop, ripening to a dark purple-black over the summer months. These berries are attractive to birds, making this tree a useful addition for encouraging wildlife into the garden, while the early flowers provide a valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects. As a full standard, it works well as a specimen tree, bringing height and structure to a border or lawn area without excessive density, allowing light to filter through its branches. It is tolerant of a range of soil types and copes well in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile and adaptable choice for most garden settings.

Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' is an upright, deciduous, fruiting tree, very reliable and highly productive. It has ovate, toothed, dark green leaves, orange and red in autumn, and lovely, white flowers blooming in mid-spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of glossy, rounded, delicious, dark red cherries with sweet and juicy flesh. Cherries are ready for harvesting in late spring. Prunus avium 'Bigarreau Burlat' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but grows best in moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Overwatering may cause fruit split. It can withstand low temperatures and it is fairly resistant to wind, but needs to be sheltered from late frosts that can damage the flowers buds. It requires regular pruning and fruit thinning. Sweet cherry 'Bigarreau Burlat' is one of the most popular cherry cultivars in France. It is perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Great as a specimen tree or for wall-side borders and trellises.

Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that belongs to the family Lythraceae. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated for its fruit, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The tree grows up to 5-8 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces beautiful red-orange flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by the fruit in autumn.

The fruit of the pomegranate is a round or slightly hexagonal berry, about the size of an apple or grapefruit. The leathery skin of the fruit is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible arils or seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, ruby-red pulp. The seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are said to have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pomegranate is commonly used in cooking, juices, smoothies, and salads, and it adds a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color to any dish. Overall, Punica granatum is a versatile and attractive tree that would make a great addition to any garden or landscape, both for its ornamental value and its delicious fruit.

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is a highly distinctive and sought-after Japanese maple known for its luminous, rounded foliage and exceptional seasonal colour changes. In spring, the broad, palmate leaves emerge in warm shades of apricot, soft orange, and golden yellow, often flushed with coral or red tones. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens to rich golden-green, retaining a gentle glow that stands out in shaded or partially shaded garden areas. In autumn, the tree becomes particularly spectacular, transforming into vibrant shades of fiery orange, red, and amber.

This cultivar has a broadly upright, spreading habit, making it well suited to small and medium-sized gardens where a focal point is desired. It works beautifully as a specimen tree in lawns, woodland gardens, or mixed borders, and also performs well in large containers on patios or terraces where its colour and form can be appreciated up close.

‘Autumn Moon’ prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and thrives in a sheltered position out of strong winds. Dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon protection helps preserve its delicate leaf colouring. Low maintenance once established, it requires only minimal pruning. Its unique foliage and glowing seasonal palette make Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ a truly exceptional garden feature.

Cornus alba 'Nightfall' is a deciduous shrub grown primarily for its striking winter stem colour. Through spring and summer the foliage is mid-green, turning to shades of red and purple in autumn before falling to reveal the deep blackish-red stems that give the cultivar its name. These stems provide strong colour and interest through the winter months, particularly effective when planted in groups or against a lighter background. The shrub forms a dense, upright and slightly arching structure, making it useful for informal hedging, borders or mass planting schemes. Small white flowers appear in late spring, followed by white to bluish-white berries in summer, though the plant is chiefly valued for its stem and autumn foliage colour rather than for its blooms. The flowers provide a source of nectar for pollinating insects, while the berries offer some food for birds later in the season. The dense branching habit also provides shelter for small wildlife. This variety tolerates a wide range of conditions, including damp or heavy clay soils, and performs well in moist or occasionally waterlogged ground. It is suitable for both sunny and partially shaded positions, making it a versatile choice for many garden situations.

Nandina 'Obsessed' is an evergreen shrub grown chiefly for its compact, dense habit and vivid foliage colour. The narrow, lance-shaped leaflets emerge bright red in spring, matur­ing to deep green through summer before intensifying again to rich crimson and burgundy tones in autumn and winter, giving the plant strong seasonal interest for most of the year. Its tight, upright growth forms a neat mound, making it useful as a low hedge, border edging, or structural accent in mixed planting schemes without need for heavy pruning. Small clusters of white flowers may appear in late spring to early summer, though they are modest and not the plant's main attraction. This cultivar is a more compact, slower-growing form than the species, reaching a smaller mature size, which suits it well to container growing, small gardens, or tight spaces where a full-sized Nandina would be unsuitable. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, provided drainage is adequate, and performs well in both full sun and partial shade, with the best foliage colour developing in brighter positions. It is a hardy, low-maintenance choice for year-round colour and structure.

Euonymous alatus is a large, dense, spreading deciduous shrub with oval, green leaves, that turn spectacularly scarlet-red in autumn. Tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are followed by highly ornamental purple and red fruits in autumn and throughout the winter. Bare winter branches are attractive because of their “corky” wings.

Euonymous alatus can grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun, but tolerates partial shade and generally, pest-free. Attractive to birds.

It can withstand severe pruning, and has a tendency to be invasive. Euonymous alatus is a stunning shrub with beautiful fiery red autumn foliage, hence the name Burning Bush. It is perfect as a specimen plant, great for informal hedges and screens, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Best-looking when planted against evergreens.

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as bay laurel, is a highly versatile and valuable plant for many types of gardens. Its elegant, glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and makes it an excellent choice for ornamental borders, formal designs, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Bay laurel can be grown as a shrub or trained into a small tree, and it also responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it ideal for topiary, hedging, or container cultivation.

This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is generally tolerant of a range of soil types once established. In warm, temperate climates, Laurus nobilis grows vigorously and remains evergreen; in colder regions, it benefits from shelter against harsh winter winds or can be overwintered in a container. Its moderate drought tolerance adds to its suitability for low-maintenance gardens.

Beyond its ornamental appeal, bay laurel is valued for its aromatic leaves, widely used in cooking. The leaves can be harvested year-round, adding a practical, culinary dimension to the garden. Combining beauty, resilience, and utility, Laurus nobilis is an excellent, long-lasting addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Sweet Box 'Dragon Gate' is an evergreen shrub forming a compact, dense mound with a naturally rounded shape, making it useful for low hedging or structured planting schemes. The glossy, dark green leaves are narrow and pointed, giving a refined, textured appearance that provides year-round interest in the garden. In winter, small white flowers appear along the stems, valued for their strong, sweet fragrance that can perfume the surrounding air even in cold weather. These are followed by small black or dark red berries, adding a further point of interest into the colder months. The flowers provide an early source of nectar for pollinators such as bees when few other plants are in bloom, offering a modest but valuable contribution to garden biodiversity during the winter period. This shrub tolerates shade well, making it particularly suitable for planting beneath trees or in the shadier corners of a garden where many other evergreens may struggle. It also copes with a range of soil types, including clay, provided drainage is reasonably adequate. Its dense growth habit and tolerance of shade make it a practical choice for underplanting, low hedges, or as a low-maintenance structural shrub in a mixed border.

Winged Spindle is a deciduous shrub grown chiefly for its exceptional autumn colour, when the foliage turns vivid shades of crimson and scarlet before falling. The dark green leaves are oval in shape, providing a fresh backdrop through spring and summer before their dramatic transformation. The stems are a notable feature of this shrub, developing distinctive corky, wing-like ridges along their length that give the plant its common name and add interest during the winter months once the leaves have dropped. In late spring, small greenish-yellow flowers appear, though these are inconspicuous and not the main ornamental feature. These are followed by small reddish-purple fruits that split open to reveal bright orange seeds, providing an additional point of interest in autumn alongside the striking leaf colour. The fruits are attractive to birds, who will feed on them once the seed capsules open. This shrub forms a dense, twiggy structure and responds well to pruning, making it suitable for hedging as well as specimen planting. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded positions, making it a versatile choice for many garden settings.

Bay Laurel is an evergreen shrub valued for its aromatic, leathery, dark green leaves, which are commonly used in cooking. The foliage is elliptical in shape with a glossy finish and a strong, distinctive fragrance when crushed, making it a popular choice for both culinary and ornamental purposes. This shrub has a dense, bushy habit and responds well to pruning, making it suitable for topiary or formal hedging as well as more informal planting schemes. Its compact growth and year-round foliage provide structure and interest throughout the seasons. In late spring, small clusters of pale yellow flowers appear amongst the foliage. These are followed, on female plants, by small black berries in autumn. While not a significant ornamental feature, the flowers can attract pollinating insects during the flowering period. Bay Laurel is well suited to a range of garden situations, including containers, borders, and coastal gardens, as it tolerates exposure to salt-laden winds. It prefers well-drained soil and a sheltered, sunny position, although established plants can withstand some drought once settled. This versatile shrub is ideal for topiary, hedging, or as a specimen plant.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is a dense, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub or small tree of compact, rounded to conical habit, with narrow, long, glossy, dark green leaves. Young stems are vivid red. Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring or early summer and are followed by dark purple berries in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds.

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions. It thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil, and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but doesn’t’ like very exposed sites, therefore, needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia', differs from the classic variety for its greater density and narrower leaves. It is, therefore, superb for formal hedges. It forms great windbreaks and privacy screens. It reduces noise and pollution. It can be grown as a topiary tree.

Tetrapanax papyrifera 'Rex', commonly known as the rice paper plant, is an evergreen to semi-evergreen architectural shrub, though it may lose foliage in colder winters. It is grown primarily for its enormous, deeply lobed leaves, which can reach up to 1 metre across, covered in a felted, pale buff underside and supported on long, sturdy stems. The leaves give the plant a bold, tropical, almost sculptural appearance, making it a dramatic focal point. The plant forms an upright, suckering shrub with a loose, open structure, often spreading via underground rhizomes to form a colony over time. It is particularly striking through summer and into autumn when the large leaves are at their fullest, providing a lush, exotic presence in the garden. In late autumn, mature specimens may produce large, branched clusters of small, creamy-white flowers, followed by small black fruit, although flowering is more reliable in milder climates and on established plants. Rice paper plant is best suited to a sheltered position with shade from strong winds, as the large leaves can be prone to damage in exposed sites. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil and benefits from protection in colder regions, making it ideal for courtyard gardens or sheltered borders.

Golden Tower Elder is a deciduous shrub with a distinctive narrow, upright, columnar habit, making it a useful architectural plant for smaller gardens where space is limited. Its foliage is finely cut and golden-yellow, holding its colour well through the growing season and providing a bright, vertical accent from spring until autumn leaf fall. The compact, tightly branched structure gives it a tidy, formal appearance without the need for extensive pruning, though it can be cut back in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fresh foliage growth. In late spring to early summer, flat clusters of creamy-white flowers appear, followed later in the season by small dark berries if pollination occurs. These flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds in late summer and early autumn, giving the plant some value for garden wildlife. Golden Tower Elder tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and adapts well to both sun and partial shade, though foliage colour is most vivid in a sunny position. It is a hardy, low-maintenance choice suited to mixed borders, contemporary planting schemes, or as a focal point within a smaller garden setting.

Winged Spindle is a deciduous shrub grown chiefly for its outstanding autumn colour, when the foliage turns vivid shades of crimson and scarlet before falling. The dark green leaves are oval in shape, providing a fresh backdrop through spring and summer that gives little indication of the autumn display to come. A distinctive feature of this shrub is the corky, wing-like ridges that develop along its stems, giving rise to its common name and providing interest even in winter once the leaves have dropped. Small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear in late spring, followed in autumn by reddish-purple fruits that split open to reveal bright orange seeds. These fruits persist on the bare branches after leaf fall, adding further seasonal appeal alongside the colouring foliage. The shrub forms a dense, twiggy framework, making it suitable for informal hedging or as a specimen plant where its structure and winter stem interest can be appreciated. Its berries are attractive to birds, which feed on the fruits during the colder months, offering some value for garden wildlife. Winged Spindle tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded positions.

Pyracantha, also known as Firethorn, is a genus of vigorous, compact, evergreen shrubs and includes seven species. It has thorny, upright branches, small, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of lovely, white flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by masses of attractive, yellow, orange or red berries that create a spectacular display from late summer to winter. Firethorn is adaptable to various types of soil, but prefers fertile, slightly alkaline, sandy, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but grows easily in partial shade. However, flowering and fruiting are better in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant. Pyracantha is a very decorative fruiting shrub, valued for its evergreen foliage and attractive fruit. It is great as a specimen or foundation plant, excellent for barrier hedging and espaliers, wall-side borders and trellises. Ideal for informal, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens.