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Creeping Californian Lilac is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with a spreading, mat-forming habit, making it an excellent ground cover option. Its foliage is small, glossy and dark green, remaining attractive throughout the year. In spring, the shrub produces an abundance of powder-blue to deep blue flowers in small clusters, creating a striking display that covers the plant densely for several weeks. This flowering period makes it particularly attractive during the spring months, offering strong seasonal interest in a garden setting. The flowers are highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, providing a valuable nectar source early in the growing season and supporting local biodiversity. The dense, spreading growth habit also offers shelter for small insects and ground-dwelling wildlife. This shrub is well suited to coastal gardens, as it tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It prefers well-drained soil and performs best in full sun, where flowering is most prolific. Its low, spreading form makes it ideal for covering banks, slopes or large open areas where a dense, year-round evergreen cover is desired, while also providing a long-lasting and reliable seasonal flowering display.

Morus alba 'Pendula', or Weeping White Mulberry is a small, female, deciduous tree of broad weeping, half-open crown, with pendulous, curtain-like branches touching the ground, heart-shaped, glossy, light green leaves, yellow in autumn, and inconspicuous, dropping catkins of small, yellowish flowers in spring. Flowers are followed by oval, edible, raspberry-like, deep pink fruits, attractive to birds, in autumn. Weeping White Mulberry prefers fertile, hummus-rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can grow in a wide range of soils. It is tolerant of drought and heat. Resistant to frost, but should be sheltered from harsh, drying winds. It is generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Morus alba 'Pendula' is a nice-looking, small tree of elegant weeping habit, great as a specimen plant or informal hedge or screen. It is not recommended to be planted near pavements and around homes because the fruits can make them stained and messy.

Magnolia 'Little Gem' is an evergreen tree with glossy, dark green leaves that have a distinctive rusty-brown, felted underside, providing year-round interest. Trained as a half standard, it develops a compact, upright form with a clear stem beneath a dense, neatly rounded head of foliage, making it a good choice for smaller gardens or formal settings where space is limited. This cultivar is valued for its long flowering season, producing large, creamy-white, goblet-shaped blooms with a strong lemon scent from late spring through to autumn. The flowers appear intermittently over several months rather than all at once, giving the tree a prolonged period of interest compared to many other magnolias. Flowering is often most prolific in summer, with blooms continuing sporadically into the cooler months. Its compact habit and slower growth rate make it well suited to patios, courtyards, and other confined planting spaces, as well as for use near paths and entrances where its fragrance can be appreciated. It performs best in a sheltered, sunny position with moist, well-drained soil, and benefits from protection from strong winds, which can damage the foliage. It is also tolerant of a range of soil types, including slightly acidic to neutral conditions.

Pittosporum 'Gold King' is an evergreen shrub valued for its bright, eye-catching foliage. The glossy leaves emerge lime-green and mature to a rich golden-yellow, with colouring most vivid when grown in full sun. New growth is carried on distinctive dark, almost black stems, which provide an attractive contrast against the gold leaves. The shrub has a naturally compact, bushy habit with dense growth, making it useful for structural planting or informal hedging. It responds well to trimming and holds its shape and density throughout the year, offering year-round interest thanks to its evergreen nature and consistent foliage colour. Small, bell-shaped, dark purple flowers may appear in late spring, though these are generally insignificant and often hidden among the foliage, so the plant is grown primarily for its leaf colour rather than for flowering display. This variety is well suited to coastal gardens, as it tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed conditions. It also performs well in sheltered, sunny borders where its golden foliage can be fully appreciated. Pittosporum 'Gold King' prefers well-drained soil and benefits from some protection from harsh, cold winds in colder inland areas, making it a versatile choice for mixed borders, screening, or specimen planting.

Magnolia grandiflora is an exotic-looking, fast-growing, long-lived, evergreen shrub or tree of pyramidal to rounded habit, with attractive, oblong, glossy, dark-green leaves, copper-brown underneath. Beautiful, fragrant, goblet-shaped, creamy-white flowers bloom from June to September and are followed by red, cone-like seedpods. Magnolia grandiflora, or Sothern Magnolia, is easily grown in a wide range of soils, except too dry or too wet, but prefers fertile, rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. Once established, it can withstand some drought. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It has very good cold tolerance, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winds. Low maintenance, generally, pest-free and disease-free. Not very tolerant of urban pollution. Magnolia grandiflora is an American variety of Magnolia. It’s an excellent ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree. Great for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Daphne odora Aurea Marginata is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its vibrant variegated foliage and beautiful fragrant flowers. It is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and is native to China, Japan, and Korea. This shrub is a popular choice for gardens and landscapes, adding a touch of elegance and color to any space. The Aurea Marginata variety of Daphne odora has striking golden-yellow margins on its dark green leaves, which gives it a unique appearance. The leaves are oval-shaped and glossy, with a leathery texture. The plant typically grows to a height of 3-4 feet and spreads up to 4-5 feet wide. In early spring, this shrub produces clusters of pink or white tubular flowers that are highly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Daphne odora Aurea Marginata prefers partial shade and well-draining soil that is slightly acidic. It is relatively low-maintenance and does not require frequent pruning, but occasional trimming can help maintain its shape and size. This shrub is best suited for USDA hardiness zones 7-9.

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.

Hydrangea Pink & Rose is a deciduous shrub that forms a rounded, bushy habit with sturdy, upright stems capable of supporting its large flowerheads without staking. The foliage consists of mid-green, oval leaves with a slightly serrated edge, providing a solid backdrop throughout the growing season before taking on muted yellow tones in autumn. Flowering occurs from midsummer through to early autumn, with large conical panicles appearing first in creamy white before gradually maturing to deep pink and rose tones as the season progresses. This colour change gives the shrub a long period of visual interest, with flowerheads often remaining attractive into autumn even as they fade and dry on the stem. The blooms are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, offering a useful late-season nectar source when many other garden plants have finished flowering. Leaving the dried flowerheads in place over winter also provides shelter for small invertebrates. This hydrangea is well suited to a range of garden soils, including clay, provided it is not permitted to dry out, and performs well in partial shade or a sheltered spot with morning sun. It benefits from consistent moisture and works well as a specimen shrub or within a mixed border.

The dwarf burning bush is a deciduous shrub prized for its compact, dense and rounded habit, making it an excellent choice for low hedging, borders or as a specimen plant in smaller gardens. Its branches display the distinctive corky, wing-like ridges characteristic of the species, though less pronounced than the straight species form. The dark green foliage is attractive throughout the growing season and transforms into a spectacular display of vivid crimson and scarlet tones in autumn, creating one of the most striking seasonal colour changes available in a shrub of this size. In late spring, small, inconspicuous greenish-yellow flowers appear, followed by small capsules that split to reveal orange-red seeds, adding further autumn interest. These fruits provide a valuable food source for birds, supporting garden wildlife through the colder months. This shrub is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, and tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile addition to many garden settings. Its slow growth rate and naturally neat form mean it requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape, making it a low-maintenance option for year-round structure with a dramatic autumn highlight.

Sander's Blue Spruce is an evergreen conifer, retaining its colour and structure throughout the year. The foliage is a notable feature, consisting of short, densely packed needles in a striking silvery-blue hue that gives the tree a soft, almost powdery appearance. New growth in spring emerges as pale blue-green tips, adding subtle seasonal interest against the more mature, deeper blue needles. The tree has a neat, compact conical form with a naturally dense, symmetrical habit that requires little to no pruning to maintain its shape. This makes it a popular choice for formal garden designs, rockeries, and as a specimen plant where a structured, architectural form is desired. Its slow growth rate and small eventual size make it well suited to smaller gardens and container planting. Small cylindrical cones may appear on mature specimens, though these are not a significant ornamental feature. The dense evergreen canopy can provide shelter for small birds throughout the year, offering a degree of habitat value within a planted garden setting. Sander's Blue Spruce performs best in an open, sunny position with well-drained soil, including sandy or loamy conditions. It is tolerant of a range of soil types but prefers not to sit in waterlogged ground. It is also reasonably hardy and copes well with exposed or coastal conditions once established.

Golden Grey Alder is a deciduous tree, grown here as a feathered specimen with branches clothed down to ground level. Its most striking feature is the golden-yellow foliage, which emerges bright in spring and holds its colour well through summer before fading as autumn approaches. The leaves are rounded with a softly toothed edge, giving the canopy a dense, textured appearance. In late winter and early spring, before the leaves unfurl, the tree produces attractive yellow-brown catkins, adding early seasonal interest when little else is in flower. These catkins provide an early source of pollen for insects, and the tree's small cone-like fruits that follow offer seed for birds through the colder months. Golden Grey Alder is particularly valuable in damp or wet ground, including heavy clay or waterlogged soils where many other trees struggle. It is well suited to pond margins, streamsides, and low-lying parts of the garden prone to standing water. Its root system also has a beneficial association with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, helping to improve soil fertility over time. This makes it a useful choice for naturalising damp areas or for use in shelterbelts and mixed plantings where soil conditions are less than ideal.

Acer palmatum is a species with rich variety of deciduous trees or shrubs with elegant habits, palmate, lacy, hand-like leaves, and beautiful colourful foliage, especially in autumn. The colours vary from rich shades of yellow and golden-yellow, then red, purple, and bronze, to bright and dark green. Most Japanese maples belong to Acer palmatum species. It’s a slow-grower with an upright, bushy, compact habit, rounded to broad-rounded with layered branching structure. Acer palmatum is very adaptable and easy to grow. It prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils, but it can grow in almost any kind of soil. Leaf colour is best in partial shade, but the plant tolerates full sun very well. It needs to be protected from harsh winds. Lack of soil moisture and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum is highly decorative and ornamental. Perfect as specimen plant, great for small, urban, cottage or rock gardens. Very suitable for growing in containers and pots.

Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is an ornamental, upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy dark green leaves, bright red when young. Inconspicuous, small, creamy-white flowers bloom in April and May are sometimes followed by bright red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' 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. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is a lovely, colourful shrub, great as a specimen or accent plant, perfect for informal hedges and screens useful for noise reduction or wind protection. Excellent for cottage and urban gardens.

Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.

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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.

Pinus mugo 'March' is an evergreen dwarf mountain pine valued for its compact, bushy habit. It forms a dense, rounded mound of dark green needles, held in pairs, which provide year-round structure and colour to the garden. Growth is slow, making this a low-maintenance choice that retains a tidy, cushion-like shape without requiring regular pruning. In spring, new growth appears as pale candles at the tips of the branches, contrasting attractively with the darker, mature foliage. Small, brown cones may develop, adding further interest to the branch structure. The dense needle cover offers shelter for small garden birds and insects, contributing modestly to garden biodiversity. Its evergreen nature means it provides consistent cover throughout the year, particularly useful during colder months when other plants have died back. This pine is tolerant of a wide range of conditions and is particularly well suited to exposed or coastal positions, where its hardy, compact form withstands wind and salt-laden air. It also performs well in poor or rocky soils, making it a versatile choice for rock gardens, borders, or containers. Its adaptability and low-growing form make it ideal for small gardens or as part of a mixed conifer planting scheme.

The Purple Indian Bean Tree is a deciduous shrub, grown here for its striking foliage. Large, heart-shaped leaves emerge a deep purple-black in spring, gradually maturing to a bronzed green as the season progresses, giving a rich colour contrast within the border or as a specimen planting. Growth is dense and bushy when maintained as a shrub, forming a rounded, compact habit that responds well to pruning, encouraging even more vigorous and vividly coloured new growth. Spring and early summer are the times of greatest interest, when the newly unfurled purple leaves are at their most vibrant, fading slightly as summer progresses but still offering good textural and colour interest through to autumn. If allowed to develop beyond a regularly pruned shrub form, mature specimens can produce foxglove-like white flowers marked with purple and yellow throats during mid to late summer, which are attractive to pollinating insects such as bees. This plant performs best in a sheltered, sunny position, protected from strong winds and late frosts which can damage the young foliage. It adapts well to a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided drainage is reasonable.

Box-leaved Honeysuckle 'Maigreen' is an evergreen shrub forming a dense, compact mound of small, rounded, bright green leaves. Its tight, twiggy growth habit makes it an excellent choice for low hedging, topiary or formal garden edging, as it responds well to regular clipping and maintains a neat shape throughout the year. The foliage holds its fresh green colour consistently across the seasons, providing reliable structure and year-round interest in borders and formal garden designs. Small, inconspicuous creamy-white flowers may appear in late spring, though these are not a significant ornamental feature, and the shrub is primarily valued for its foliage and form rather than its blooms. This variety tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and copes well with both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile option for various garden settings. It also withstands exposure reasonably well, suiting it to a range of planting positions including more sheltered coastal gardens. Low maintenance once established, it is well suited to use as a dwarf hedge, edging plant or clipped specimen, offering a tidy, formal appearance with minimal input required beyond routine trimming to maintain its density and shape.

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is an upright, deciduous shrub or a small tree, often multi-stemmed, with very attractive, deep magenta, pink to lilac purple flowers. The heart-shaped, glossy, green leaves emerge in spring and turn yellow in autumn. Many dense clusters of tiny, rose-to-magenta flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves and spectacularly cover the whole bush. Flowers are followed by bean-like brown seedpods. Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' grows best in a moderately fertile, moist and well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. The flowers thrive in full sun, but part shade is better in areas with hot summer climates. Generally, it is pest-free but may suffer from some diseases. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees. Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is loved for its stunning spring appearance and attractive green foliage. It is great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Perfect for beds and borders, woodland gardens, streets, and for growing in containers.