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Carex morrowii 'Evergold' is a graceful, evergreen ornamental grass-like plant valued for its bright, arching foliage and reliability in many garden settings. The narrow leaves are deep green with a striking golden-yellow centre stripe, creating a luminous effect that brightens shaded areas of the garden throughout the year.

This compact sedge typically grows to around 30–40 cm in height with a similar spread, forming neat, slowly spreading clumps. Its tidy habit makes it ideal for edging paths, underplanting shrubs, or adding texture to mixed borders. It works particularly well in woodland-style planting schemes where its variegated foliage contrasts beautifully with darker-leaved plants such as hostas, ferns, and hellebores.

Japanese sedge thrives best in partial shade or dappled sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It is also tolerant of heavier soils provided they do not become waterlogged. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance, requiring only occasional tidying of old leaves in spring.

Hardy and dependable in the UK climate, it is excellent for containers, ground cover in shaded beds, or softening the edges of patios and garden paths while providing year-round colour and texture.

Phyllostachys bissetii is a vigorous, fast-growing, clump-forming, evergreen bamboo with tall, upright, dark green canes, lighter green to golden yellow in full sun, and narrow, lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves. It can form extremely dense and completely windproof canopy.

Phyllostachys bissetii can adapt to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and too dry, but grows best in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. Resistant to frost and cold and suitable for exposed areas. Tolerant of wind. Virtually pest-free and disease-free. It may become invasive in warm and moist conditions. Medium maintenance plant, needs annual pruning.

Bisset's Bamboo is a tall, stunning, ornamental and architectural bamboo. Great for informal hedges and screens, especially since its dense foliage, that reaches the ground, is almost completely windproof. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with round to pyramidal shape, dense crown, and interesting foliage. Its palmate, deeply lobed leaves are dark green with creamy-white margins throughout the summer, and yellow-orange in autumn. Clusters of yellow flowers emerge in spring, before the leaves show up, and are followed by winged nuts, samaras. Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' can grow in any soil, except peaty soils and soils with stagnant groundwater. It can withstand short floods and harsh winds, but it doesn’t like sea winds. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade, heat, drought, and frost. Very resilient and low maintenance. Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' is used in parks and as a solitary. It tolerates air pollution well, therefore, it is suitable for planting in cities and industrial areas. Great specimen plant for a medium-sized or a large garden.

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.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Multi Stem is a striking evergreen choice for gardens needing colour, structure and year-round presence.

Grown as a multi-stem specimen, it creates an architectural, airy framework with several upright trunks supporting a rounded canopy. This form feels softer and more natural than a single standard, making it ideal for contemporary gardens, mixed borders or as a focal point in lawns and gravel schemes.

Its greatest feature is the brilliant flush of glossy crimson-red young foliage in spring, which gradually matures to deep green, often repeating after light pruning in summer. Clusters of small white flowers may appear in late spring, adding seasonal interest and supporting pollinators.

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is well suited to UK conditions, thriving in most well-drained soils including chalk, and tolerating coastal exposure once established. It performs best in full sun or partial shade, where colour development is strongest.

Low maintenance and responsive to pruning, it can be lightly shaped to encourage fresh red growth. As a multi-stem specimen, it delivers vibrant colour, height and evergreen structure throughout the year.

Prunus Avium ‘Sunburst’ is a medium-sized, self-fertile, deciduous cherry tree with upright, rounded crown, oval, serrated, green leaves, and lovely, white blossoms in spring. A great yield of dark red, almost black, cherries with very sweet and juicy taste is ready for harvesting in summer. Sweet Cherry ‘Sunburst’ thrives in average, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun. Doesn’t tolerate too wet or waterlogged soils. It is very resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. A self-pollinating variety and a good pollinator for other varieties. Low maintenance plant. Suited for fan-training. Prunus Avium ‘Sunburst’ is primarily grown for its sweet, juicy cherry fruits, but it can be a great specimen tree in a small informal or cottage garden. Excellent in beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Suitable for growing in containers.

Fargesia rufa is an elegant, vigorous, fast growing, evergreen bamboo. It roots from a dense, non-invasive, slowly-creeping clump. It is upright when young and slightly arching when mature. Its canes are tall, slender, glossy, yellow-green with red-orange sheaths. The leaves are short, narrow, blue-green, grey-green underneath. It rarely flowers. Fargesia rufa can adapt to any type of soil, but grows best in fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moisture retentive soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in partial shade. In full sun, it appreciates some afternoon shade. It is resistant to frost and tolerant of cold winters, but needs to be sheltered form harsh winds. It prefers cool summer climates. Virtually pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Dragon Head Bamboo is a stunning, exotic-looking plant, very easy to grow. Perfect for planting in containers on patios or roof gardens. Excellent for hedges and screens. Great as a specimen plant or in beds and borders.

Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' on a clear stem is an elegant, dwarf variety of pine that is highly prized for its compact growth and vibrant appearance. This cultivar stands out with its bright, emerald green needles and a unique, clean stem that elevates its dense foliage, creating an eye-catching spherical bush at the top. It typically reaches an ultimate height of about 1-1.5 meters, making it a perfect choice for small gardens, rockeries, or as a focal point in mixed borders.

This slow-growing pine thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings. It is particularly tolerant of dry conditions once established, requiring minimal maintenance. Gardeners often use Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' to add structure and year-round color to the landscape. Its distinctive form and manageable size also make it ideal for container planting, allowing it to be featured on patios or balconies.

Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' is a vigorous, compact, fast-growing, evergreen shrub of narrowly upright, pyramidal habit, with sprays of glossy, soft green, scale-like leaves. It retains its colour all year round, doesn’t turn bronze in winter. Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' grows well in a variety of soil and weather conditions. It prefers average, fertile, loamy, consistently moist, well-drained soils in full sun. In hot summer areas, it appreciates some afternoon shade. It is resistant to frost, heat, wind, and urban conditions. When young, it needs to be sheltered from drying winds. Generally, it doesn’t have serious insect or disease problems. It has great natural shape and doesn’t require pruning, but it can withstand heavy pruning as well. Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd', with its narrow form and consistently rich colour of its evergreen foliage is a perfect choice for formal hedges and screens. Excellent as a specimen plant, for beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Suitable for growing in containers.

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' is a bold and elegant cultivar of the Norway maple, prized for its deep, rich purple foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. This slow-growing, deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 meters with a spread of 10 to 12 meters, forming a broad, rounded crown. Its glossy, lobed leaves provide dramatic color contrast in gardens, parks, and streetscapes. In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear before the leaves, adding subtle seasonal interest. 'Royal Red' is highly adaptable, thriving in a range of soil types and urban conditions, including pollution and drought once established. It is an excellent choice for creating a striking focal point or providing bold, long-lasting color in the landscape.

Malus ‘Coccinella’ is a beautiful ornamental crab apple tree, ideal for adding colour, seasonal interest and wildlife value to a garden. It forms an attractive, upright to rounded crown, making it suitable for lawns, borders and smaller gardens where a manageable tree is required.

In spring, the tree produces an abundance of attractive pink to deep pink flowers, creating a striking display and providing an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed by small, vivid red crab apples which remain on the branches into autumn and winter, providing valuable food for garden birds.

The foliage develops a rich green colour through the growing season before taking on attractive autumn tones. Its relatively compact habit makes ‘Coccinella’ particularly useful where space is limited, while still providing the presence and structure of a mature tree.

It is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, where flowering and fruiting will be strongest. It is a hardy and relatively low-maintenance choice, making Malus ‘Coccinella’ an excellent specimen tree for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is a vigorous, fast-growing, wide-spreading, deciduous tree of weeping habit, with elegant, arching branches, golden-yellow when young, and narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Yellow male and green female catkins emerge in spring along the leaves. Weeping branches grow to the ground forming an attractive golden-green curtain. Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers deep, moderately fertile soil, in full sun. Ideal for wet and damp sites. Resistant to frost and air pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Easy to grow and maintain. Golden Weeping Willow is a stunning, elegant, decorative, architectural tree, perfect as a specimen plant or focal point in large gardens. Looks beautiful when planted near streams and ponds. Great for large urban areas and suitable for wildlife gardens as well.

Prunus avium 'Stella' is a medium-sized, pyramidal cherry tree with oval, serrated, dark green leaves, and abundance of fragrant, white flowers blooming in spring. A large crop of tasty, heart-shaped, dark red cherries, is ready for harvesting in summer. Self-fertile tree that can be a good pollinator for other cherry varieties. The cherries have sweet and rich flavour. Cherry ‘Stella’ grows best in average, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun. Doesn’t tolerate too wet or waterlogged soils. It is resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. A self-pollinating variety that can be a good pollinator for other cherry varieties. Prunus avium 'Stella' is primarily grown for the fruit crop, not for ornamental value, but is a beautiful, small tree, perfect for any small garden. Great for beds and borders and wall-side borders. Needs occasional spraying with fungicides and pesticides.

Colt rootstock is a popular choice for cherry trees, offering a semi-dwarfing size that reaches about 70-80% the height of standard cherry trees. It's well-suited for heavier soils, providing good anchorage and resistance to bacterial canker. Colt enhances the tree's longevity and supports robust fruit yields, making it ideal for various cherry cultivars.

Sambucus Golden Tower is a narrow variety of European elder. It’s a compact, slender, deciduous shrub of columnar habit, with vivid yellow to golden yellow leaves, and flattened panicles of scented, white flowers in spring, followed by edible berries in late summer. Elder Golden Tower is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and will grow well in almost any location, but it prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is very resistant to frost and suitable for growing in outdoor pots even in very cold areas. Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. It keeps its neat shape without pruning. Sambucus Golden Tower is lovely, resilient architectural shrub, perfect for adding colour and height to small, cottage, urban and coastal gardens. Great for shrub borders, wall-side borders, informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a superb ornamental tree that brings elegance, texture, and long-lasting colour to a wide range of garden styles. Its graceful, cascading habit and finely dissected foliage make it an excellent focal point for small gardens, courtyard spaces, woodland borders, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. The deep crimson leaves emerge in spring and retain their rich colour throughout the growing season, before transforming into brilliant shades of scarlet and red during autumn.

This compact Japanese maple thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position away from strong winds. It performs best in partial shade, although it can tolerate more sun if the soil remains consistently moist. Its relatively slow growth and manageable size make it particularly suitable for gardens where space is limited.

'Crimson Queen' is equally effective when planted as a specimen tree, beside water features, among contrasting green foliage, or in a large decorative container on a patio or terrace. Requiring minimal maintenance beyond occasional removal of dead or damaged branches, it is an easy tree to care for once established. With its distinctive form, exceptional foliage, and outstanding seasonal colour, Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' provides year-round beauty and a refined architectural presence in the garden.

Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is a compact, deciduous shrub or small tree, mostly known for its beautiful foliage. Small 5-lobed leaves, resembling an open hand with outstretched fingers, are golden-orange with pink edges in spring, bright green in summer, and pastel yellow-orange in autumn. Katsura Japanese maple grows in vase-shaped form, but as it matures, it becomes more rounded. Small reddish flowers bloom in April. It grows well in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. It prefers partial shade, but tolerates full sun very well. It’s very hardy but needs to be sheltered from harshest winds. Easy to care for, it requires minimal pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum 'Katsura' is grown mostly for its attractive foliage and interesting shape. Great as a specimen plant, but also in groups, especially, for beds and borders. Perfect for small gardens. Very suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' is an upright, rounded, bushy, evergreen shrub with simple, leathery, narrowly oval, wavy-edged, glossy, grey-green leaves with irregular, creamy margins, tinted pink in winter, on slender, black stems. In cold winters, pink colour is more prominent. Clusters of small, star-shaped, sweet-scented, dark-purple flowers bloom in late spring and early summer. Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand some cold, but needs to be sheltered from cold, drying, winds. It is tolerant of drought, salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Elizabeth', with its pink-green leaves on black stems, is a beautiful and unusual shrub, perfect for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Great for hedges and screens, shrub borders, wall-side borders, and growing in containers.

Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is an exotic-looking evergreen shrub or small tree of narrowly columnar habit, dense and compact, with leathery, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves, coppery-brown underneath. Its lightly scented, creamy-white to pure white flowers with yellow stamens, bloom in summer and early autumn, and are followed by red, cone-like fruits. Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is easily grown in a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It can withstand cold, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Not very tolerant of urban pollution, but somewhat tolerant to salt. Low maintenance plant. Magnolia grandiflora ‘Little Gem’ is a lovely, small, slow-growing ornamental tree, perfect as a lawn specimen or planted in groups. Great for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Excellent for informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

An elegant, dwarf, compact, coniferous, evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with long, soft green needles, and small, ovoid, green to brown cones in autumn. A result of a controlled crossbreeding of Pinus nigra and Pinus densiflora. Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' can tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, neutral to acidic, loamy or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand coastal conditions and is suitable for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost, tolerant of exposed positions and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' is an exceptional, little shrub that naturally forms a neat, rounded shape, without any pruning. It is ideal for coastal and rock gardens, surrounded by stones or pebbles, but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a focal point or accent plant in small gardens. Excellent for growing in containers.

Pinus mugo 'La Cabana' is a cultivar of the mountain pine, a species native to the high elevations of the European Alps. This dwarf conifer is a popular choice for gardens, rockeries, and alpine plantings due to its attractive evergreen foliage and compact growth habit. 'La Cabana' is a slow-growing cultivar, typically reaching a mature height of just 1-2 meters with a similar spread. Its dense, dark green needles are arranged in pairs, giving the tree a bushy appearance. In spring, 'La Cabana' produces small, inconspicuous male flowers and slightly larger female flowers that mature into brown cones. This cultivar is highly adaptable to a range of growing conditions, but prefers well-draining soils and full sun to part shade. It is drought-tolerant once established, and can also tolerate cold temperatures and harsh winter conditions. As a result, it is a popular choice for alpine and rock gardens, where it can add interest and texture to rocky slopes and other challenging locations.