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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.

Feijoa (acca) sellowiana, or Pineapple Guava, is an attractive, evergreen shrub or small tree, with oblong, silvery green leaves, white-felted underneath. Unusual flowers with four red petals, white on the outside, and red stamens with yellow tips, appear singly or in clusters. They are edible and taste like marshmallows. Flowers are followed by edible, tough-skinned, red-flushed, green fruit with pineapple-spearmint flavour. Pineapple Guava loves full sun, and prefers light, moist, well-drained soils. The consistent soil moisture is very important for the production of fruits. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types and partial shade. It is moderately tolerant of salt and drought, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. Feijoa (acca) sellowiana is a unique, ornamental shrub, ideal for urban, coastal, and Mediterranean gardens. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant, great for wall-side borders, hedges and screens, or for growing in containers.

Nandina domestica ‘Obsession’ is a small, neat, compact, dense, evergreen shrub with a beautiful, colourful bamboo-like foliage - fiery red when it emerges, deep green in summer, and again red in autumn. The conical clusters of small, white flowers bloom in summer. It doesn’t produce fruit. Nandina domestica ‘Obsession’ can easily grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in fertile, hummus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun with some afternoon shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It is resistant to frost, but may need some protection from harsh winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Heavenly Bamboo 'Seika' is a very ornamental shrub with all year interest, great for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. It is most effective when planted in groups or masses. Perfect for shrub borders, foundations, informal low hedges, or as a groundcover. Suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a popular evergreen shrub valued for its striking foliage, especially the fresh, coppery-red young leaves that age to glossy deep green. In a parachute shape, this cultivar forms a gracefully rounded, umbrella-like canopy with a central stem or supportive structure from which a dense mass of arching branches radiates. The new growth naturally fans outward and downward, creating a soft, parachute-like silhouette that adds architectural interest and year-round colour to any garden.

This distinctive form makes ‘Red Robin’ especially suitable as a specimen feature or focal point in borders, courtyards, and patio containers. Its evergreen nature ensures structure and visual appeal throughout the seasons, while the red flushes of spring and summer provide dynamic seasonal interest. Plant in full sun to partial shade for best leaf colour and strong, compact growth. Tolerant of a range of soil types, it prefers well-drained, fertile soil and benefits from regular watering in dry spells. Light pruning after flushes enhances the parachute shape and encourages fresh shoots.

Overall, the parachute form of Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ combines ornamental beauty with reliable garden performance, ideal for adding year-round structure and colour.

Pterocarya fraxinifolia, commonly known as the Caucasian wingnut, is a large, fast-growing deciduous tree prized for its bold structure and lush, tropical-looking foliage. Native to the Caucasus and northern Iran, it typically grows 20 to 30 meters tall with a wide, spreading canopy reaching 15 to 20 meters. Its elegant, pinnate leaves create a soft, feathery effect, providing dense summer shade. In late spring and summer, the tree produces striking, long, hanging catkins that develop into chains of winged seeds, adding ornamental interest. Pterocarya fraxinifolia thrives in moist, fertile soils and is ideal for parklands, large gardens, and riverside plantings. Its impressive size and distinctive appearance make it a standout feature in any expansive landscape.

Catalpa bungei, also known as the Chinese catalpa or the Manchurian catalpa, is a deciduous tree that is native to China and Korea. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide.

The tree has a broad, spreading canopy with large, heart-shaped leaves that are up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy on top, and paler underneath. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant yellow before falling off.

Catalpa bungei produces beautiful, fragrant white flowers in the late spring or early summer. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and up to 2 inches wide. They are arranged in large clusters at the ends of the branches and attract bees and other pollinators.

After the flowers fade, the tree produces long, slender seed pods that are up to 20 inches long. The pods are cylindrical and contain numerous small, flat seeds.

Catalpa bungei is a hardy and adaptable tree that can grow in a wide range of soils and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. The tree is commonly used in landscaping and as a shade tree in parks and gardens.

Overall, Catalpa bungei is a beautiful and hardy tree that provides year-round interest with its large leaves, fragrant flowers, and interesting seed pods.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' is a highly ornamental, deciduous tree with conical, upright habit, and variegated, five-lobed, green leaves with irregular, white margins. Leaves are blushed pink in summer and turn attractive dark red and purple in autumn. Inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by interesting, spiny, rounded fruit, green at first, then maturing to brown.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Albomarginata' grow best in moderately fertile, deep, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, somewhat resistant to drought and temporary flooding. Older plants are very resistant to frost. Adaptable to coastal and urban conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet Gum 'Silver King', with its beautiful, colour-changing foliage, is a wonderful architectural tree, perfect for cottage, coastal, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent shade or park tree. Needs a lot of space to grow.

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.

Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' is a slow-growing, dwarf, compact, dense, rounded, evergreen shrub, eventually growing into a small, pyramidal tree, with short, stubby, radial branches and strongly curled, glossy, dark green needles, with silvery undersides, creating beautiful shimmering, silvery-blue effect. Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' prefers growing in humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It doesn’t like too dry or waterlogged soils. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require any pruning. More resistant to heat and humidity than most firs but still grows best in cooler climates. Abies koreana 'Kohout's Ice Breaker' is an easy to grow and easy to care for wonderful-looking shrub. It’s great for patios and perfect for small rock and gravel, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for beds and borders and suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Alnus rubra, commonly known as red alder, is a fast-growing deciduous tree native to the west coast of North America, from Alaska to California. It is easily recognized by its smooth, gray bark and broad, ovate leaves with serrated edges that turn yellow in the fall. Red alder typically grows 40 to 80 feet tall and thrives in moist, well-drained soils, often along rivers, streams, and in disturbed areas. One of its most notable ecological traits is its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen through a symbiotic relationship with bacteria in its root nodules. This natural enrichment improves soil fertility and supports forest regeneration, making it an important pioneer species in reforestation and ecological restoration projects. Red alder also provides habitat and food for various wildlife species, including birds and insects. In addition to its ecological value, its light-colored wood is used in furniture, cabinetry, and paper production due to its workability and smooth finish.

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. 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.

Quercus falcata 'Pagodifolia', commonly known as the Pagoda Leaf Southern Red Oak, is a distinctive native tree admired for its unusual, deeply lobed leaves shaped like the tiers of a pagoda. This variety of Southern Red Oak grows into a stately, broad-canopied tree that provides excellent shade and long-lasting beauty in landscapes. Its foliage emerges a fresh green in spring, matures to a rich summer canopy, and transforms into shades of red, orange, and bronze in fall, adding striking seasonal interest. The tree is highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soils, including sandy or clay conditions, and is tolerant of heat and drought once established. Strong and resilient, it supports native wildlife by offering acorns as a valuable food source for birds and mammals. Perfect for large landscapes, parks, or restoration projects, Quercus falcata 'Pagodifolia' combines ornamental appeal with ecological benefit.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is also commonly known as Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. This cultivar is a popular choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant with a compact growth habit that can fit in smaller gardens or containers. The 'Nana Gracilis' cultivar has a unique, pyramidal shape that reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 1-2 feet at maturity. Its dense foliage is comprised of delicate, flattened sprays of feathery, blue-green needles that emerge in a tiered arrangement, giving it an elegant and refined look. The foliage of this cultivar emits a distinct, pleasant scent when crushed, which adds to its appeal. Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' thrives in a variety of growing conditions, but prefers moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. It is also relatively tolerant of full sun exposure, but will benefit from some protection in hotter climates. This cultivar is known to be relatively disease and pest-resistant, making it a great option for low-maintenance gardens.

Sorbus vilmorinii, or Vilmorin's Rowan, is a small, spreading, deciduous tree with flat, fern-like, pinnate green leaves, turning red and purple in autumn. Corymbs of small, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by rose pink berries fading to white in autumn, and persisting on bare branches throughout the winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Vilmorin's Rowan is adaptable to a wide range of soils but prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind and tolerant of exposed conditions, coastal conditions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Sorbus vilmorinii is a lovely, small, ornamental tree, perfect for small cottage, coastal and urban gardens. It is great as a specimen plant, for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens. Excellent for streets and avenues. Suitable for growing in containers.

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.

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a New Zealand selection of Fraser's Photinia. It’s a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy, brilliant, bright red leaves when they emerge, and dark green after several weeks. Small, 5-petal, white flowers bloom in spring and are rarely followed by red fruits which can persist throughout winter. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth.

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' 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 and drought. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant.

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a very popular evergreen shrub, great as a specimen or accent plant, but perfect for hedges and screens, useful for noise reduction, or wind protection.

Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, or Copper Beech, is a beautiful variant of European Beech. It’s a large, deciduous tree with pyramidal crown when young, rounded and spreading when mature, and smooth, grey bark. It is known for its deep purple foliage, copper red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish flowers appear in spring and are followed by edible fruit, beech mast, in autumn. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea prefers deep, rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils or heavy clay. Once established, somewhat tolerant to drought. It is generally disease-free and pest-free. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It may not grow well in urban areas and it is difficult to transplant. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, with its dramatic purple and coppery foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks. Great for hedges and screens, especially since it holds dead leaves deep into winter, almost until new leaves emerge.

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica,' commonly known as the Swedish Birch or Dalecarlian Birch, is a striking deciduous tree cultivar celebrated for its distinctive appearance and adaptability to a wide range of growing conditions. This cultivar is a popular choice among landscape designers and garden enthusiasts for its unique characteristics.

Dalecarlian Birch typically reaches a height of 40 to 50 feet (12 to 15 meters) with a graceful, upright, and slightly weeping form. Its slender branches elegantly arch downwards, creating a charming pendulous effect. The bark of this birch variety is a standout feature, characterized by its creamy-white colour with dark, diamond-shaped fissures that become more pronounced with age. This contrast between the bark's white background and dark patterns creates a visually striking tree year-round.

The foliage of Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' consists of small, diamond-shaped leaves that are bright green in the spring and summer. In the fall, these leaves transition to a stunning golden-yellow colour, providing a spectacular display of autumnal beauty. The delicate leaves rustle gently in the breeze, adding to the tree's overall appeal.

One of the advantages of this cultivar is its adaptability to various soil types and moisture conditions. Swedish Birch thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels. It can tolerate moist to well-drained soils, making it suitable for a variety of garden settings, including urban environments, parks, and residential landscapes.

Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica' is known for its low maintenance requirements. While it benefits from occasional pruning to maintain its shape and remove dead or diseased branches, it generally requires minimal care.

In summary, Betula pendula 'Dalecarlica,' or the Swedish Birch, is a visually captivating and adaptable tree cultivar known for its graceful pendulous form, distinctive bark, and golden autumn foliage. Its ability to thrive in diverse soil and light conditions makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden and landscape applications, while its unique aesthetic qualities make it a cherished addition to outdoor spaces.

Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is a large, rounded, compact, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with branches that are upright when young, and arching as the plant matures. Long, oval, pointed, rich green leaves are early to leaf and late to drop. Clusters of lovely, creamy-white flowers appear in spring and attracts bees. Flowers are followed by abundance of attractive, pea-sized, vivid red berries in autumn and winter, if not eaten by birds. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is very easy to grow. It thrives in fertile sandy loams, but can adopt to poor soils as long as they are well-drained. It doesn’t like marshy or waterlogged soils. It grows best in full sun and requires little maintenance. Once established, it is drought resistant. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia', with its semi-evergreen leaves and long-lasting berries, can be a perfect accent plant in winter gardens. Great for shrub borders, banks and slopes, and informal hedges.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that belongs to the family Cupressaceae. It is also commonly known as Dwarf Hinoki Cypress. This cultivar is a popular choice for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance plant with a compact growth habit that can fit in smaller gardens or containers.

The 'Nana Gracilis' cultivar has a unique, pyramidal shape that reaches a height of 2-3 feet and a width of 1-2 feet at maturity. Its dense foliage is comprised of delicate, flattened sprays of feathery, blue-green needles that emerge in a tiered arrangement, giving it an elegant and refined look. The foliage of this cultivar emits a distinct, pleasant scent when crushed, which adds to its appeal.

Chamaecyparis obtusa 'Nana Gracilis' thrives in a variety of growing conditions, but prefers moist, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH. It is also relatively tolerant of full sun exposure, but will benefit from some protection in hotter climates. This cultivar is known to be relatively disease and pest-resistant, making it a great option for low-maintenance gardens.