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Celtis australis, commonly known as the European nettle tree, is a deciduous tree native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It belongs to the family Cannabaceae, and it is closely related to the hackberry tree.

The Celtis australis tree can grow up to 25 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown with a spreading habit. The bark is smooth and gray-brown when young, becoming rough and fissured with age. The leaves are alternate, simple, and oval-shaped with serrated edges. They are dark green on the upper side and paler on the underside, turning yellow in autumn before falling.

The tree produces small, inconspicuous flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by small, round, edible fruit that resembles a cherry in size and shape. The fruit is initially green, turning yellow or brown when ripe, and is sweet and juicy, with a taste similar to a fig.

The Celtis australis tree is adaptable to a wide range of soils and can tolerate drought, air pollution, and salt spray. It is often used as an ornamental tree in gardens, parks, and urban landscapes due to its attractive foliage and distinctive bark. It also provides food and shelter for wildlife, including birds and small mammals. Additionally, the tree has cultural significance and has been used for centuries in traditional medicine for various ailments.

Celtis australis, also known as the European hackberry, is a deciduous tree native to southern Europe, western Asia, and northern Africa. It belongs to the family of Cannabaceae and can grow up to 25 meters in height. The tree has a grey-brown bark, and its leaves are alternate, simple, and serrated. The leaves are dark green in color, and in the fall, they turn yellow. The Celtis australis produces small flowers that are greenish-white and have a diameter of about 5 mm. The flowers bloom in spring, and the tree produces small, greenish-brown, berry-like fruits in the summer. The fruits are edible and have a sweet taste when ripe. They are also a favorite food source for many bird species. Celtis australis is a hardy tree that can tolerate drought, wind, and frost. It grows well in a range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, and it prefers full sunlight or partial shade. The tree is often used in landscaping because of its attractive, rounded canopy and its ability to grow in urban environments. The wood of Celtis australis is strong and durable, and it is used in the production of furniture, tool handles, and sporting goods. The bark of the tree has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including diarrhea, fever, and coughs.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with ovate to round, densely branched crown, smooth bark that becomes grooved as it matures, and oval, sometimes heart-shaped, blue-green leaves, bronze when young, yellow, orange and red in autumn. The fallen autumn leaves smell like cinnamon, burnt sugar or ripe apples. Tiny, inconspicuous, fragrant, reddish flowers bloom in spring before the foliage. Cercidiphyllum japonicum grows best in rich, loose, fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soil. It thrives in partial shade, but tolerates full sun. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is resistant to frost and wind, but prefers locations sheltered from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun. The leaves may be damaged by late frosts. Tolerant of urban conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Japanese Katsura Tree is an elegant, architectural tree, perfect as a specimen plant in large, informal, cottage, woodland, and urban gardens. Excellent for avenues and broad streets.

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.

Ceratostigma willmottianum 'Sapphire Ring' is a deciduous shrub valued for its striking late-season flowers and colourful autumn foliage. It is a selected cultivar of Ceratostigma willmottianum, a plant native to western China that is widely cultivated in ornamental gardens. This cultivar is particularly appreciated for its intense flower colour and its ability to extend interest in the garden well into autumn.

‘Sapphire Ring’ forms a compact, bushy shrub that typically grows to about 80–100 cm in height with a similar spread. It produces slender, upright stems that gradually create a rounded, slightly spreading habit. The leaves are oval to elliptic in shape with a smooth surface and a fresh mid-green colour during the growing season. As autumn approaches, the foliage develops rich shades of red, bronze and purple, providing an attractive seasonal display that complements the plant’s flowers.

The most notable feature of this cultivar is its brilliant blue flowers. From late summer through to early autumn, clusters of vivid sapphire-blue blooms appear at the tips of the stems. Each flower has five rounded petals arranged in a star-like shape, creating a bold splash of colour against the foliage. The flowers are often surrounded by reddish sepals that remain visible even after the petals fall, adding further decorative interest.

This shrub grows best in a sunny position, although it will tolerate light partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and performs well in a variety of garden conditions once established. ‘Sapphire Ring’ is suitable for mixed herbaceous borders, gravel gardens, and informal planting schemes where its late flowering period can provide valuable colour when many other plants are finishing.

Pruning is usually carried out in early spring, as the plant flowers on new growth. Cutting the stems back encourages fresh shoots and helps maintain a neat, compact form. With its vibrant flowers, colourful foliage and reliable growth, Ceratostigma willmottianum ‘Sapphire Ring’ is a highly decorative addition to sunny garden borders.

Cedrus libani atlantica 'Saphire Nymph' is an exquisite dwarf cultivar of the Atlas cedar, cherished for its unique, compact, weeping form and vibrant blue-green needles. This cultivar is specifically bred for its slow growth and small stature, reaching an ultimate height of approximately 4-5 feet after many years, making it an ideal choice for smaller garden spaces and rockeries. Its dense, cascading branches create a striking visual impact, adding texture and color contrast when planted alongside broader-leaved plants or brighter flowers.

'Saphire Nymph' thrives in full sun to partial shade, preferring well-drained soil conditions. It is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it suitable for xeriscaping and gardens with less frequent watering schedules. Gardeners often use this plant as a focal point in thematic gardens, such as rock or alpine gardens, where its unique form and coloration can be fully appreciated. This cedar's hardy nature ensures it can adapt to a variety of temperate climates, making it a versatile and attractive addition to diverse landscapes

Parthenocissus henryana, commonly referred to as the Chinese Virginia creeper, is a captivating deciduous climbing plant originating from China. One of its most distinctive features is its dark green leaves adorned with shimmering silver veins, creating a striking contrast that provides a visual delight in gardens or landscapes.

The plant displays a growth habit that is somewhat less aggressive compared to some of its cousins in the Parthenocissus genus. This makes it a preferable choice for homeowners and gardeners who desire a less intrusive climber.

During the fall season, Parthenocissus henryana undergoes a breathtaking transformation. Its leaves turn to a vibrant shade of red, offering a spectacular autumnal display and enriching the landscape with its fiery hues.

In addition to its ornamental leaves, the plant produces small blue-black berries. While they provide an aesthetic appeal and are a food source for birds, they are considered inedible for humans.

One of the advantages of this plant is its adaptability. It can thrive in a range of soil types and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade. As an ornamental climber, Parthenocissus henryana is versatile, making it suitable for various garden designs, from trellises to walls or even ground cover. Proper care and management can ensure this plant remains an attractive and manageable feature in gardens.

Carpinus betulus, or European Hornbeam, is a large, deciduous tree with a fluted grey trunk and very appealing, dense, oval to rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, serrated and ribbed, dark green in summer, coppery yellow in autumn. They remain on branches long into winter. Flowers appear in separate male and female catkins before the leaves, in spring, and are followed by winged nuts. European Hornbeam 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 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.

Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is an upright, compact, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate, deeply lobed, dark green leaves, flushed pink and then bronze-green in spring, vibrant red in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by red, winged seed pods in summer. Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes partial shade and best leaf colour is achieved in partial shade, but it tolerates full sun. Excessive exposure and lack of soil moisture can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Japanese maple 'Jerre Schwartz' is a great ornamental tree suitable for informal, cottage, rock and gravel, and urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant. It is great for growing in containers.

Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa' is a medium-sized, very ornamental, deciduous willow tree of upright habit, known for its fantastic spirally contorted branches, pendant when mature, especially attractive in winter. It has long, narrow, twisted, dark green leaves and inconspicuous, female, long, yellow catkins in spring. Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers deep, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Best to be grown in sunny sites and moist soils and avoid dry conditions. Tolerant of light shade. It is resistant to frost and exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dragon's Claw Willow 'Tortuosa' is the most popular variety of this species. Outstanding and decorative, it is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens and can create a very romantic scenery in the garden. It has perfect winter silhouette and looks great all year round. Unfortunately, it is not very long lived.

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.

The Albizia julibrissin  commonly known as the Persian silk tree or mimosa, is an attractive deciduous tree known for its delicate, fern-like leaves and striking, silky, pink flowers. Originating from Asia, this tree brings an exotic feel to gardens and landscapes, particularly appreciated for its light, airy appearance and graceful form. 

Reaching a mature height of around 5–6 metres, the Albizia julibrissin offers a relatively modest growth habit compared to other trees, yet it spreads out widely, creating a dappled shade beneath its crown. Its leaves are bipinnate, folding in the evening or during cloudy weather, which adds an element of movement and interest to its appearance. In summer, the tree is adorned with fluffy, pom-pom-like flowers in shades of pink and white, which are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators. These blossoms create a lovely contrast against the soft, green foliage.

In autumn, the leaves turn yellow before falling, allowing the tree to reveal its architectural form during the winter months. This variety is reasonably hardy, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -10°C, making it suitable for much of the UK climate. It thrives best in full sun and well-drained soils, showing some drought tolerance once established.

The Albizia julibrissin Ombrella is often used as a specimen tree, valued for its beauty, elegant shape, and pollinator-friendly attributes. It is a low-maintenance plant, requiring minimal pruning and care, making it a perfect choice for those seeking an ornamental tree that adds a touch of exoticism and charm to their outdoor spaces.

Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’, commonly known as the Corkscrew Willow, is a distinctive, fast-growing tree valued for its dramatically twisted, contorted branches and lively, informal habit. In a bushy tree form, it develops a broad, airy crown that provides strong architectural interest throughout the year, particularly in winter when the bare, spiralling stems are fully revealed.

This willow is well suited to larger gardens where its vigorous growth and spreading shape can be appreciated. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in naturally damp ground, though it will also tolerate ordinary garden soils if not allowed to dry out completely. In spring and summer, the narrow, bright green leaves create a soft, shimmering canopy, bringing movement and lightness to the landscape.

Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ is relatively low maintenance, responding well to pruning if size control is needed, and can even be coppiced to encourage fresh, colourful, twisted stems. Its sculptural form, rapid establishment, and year-round interest make it an excellent choice as a specimen tree or dramatic focal point in spacious, informal or wildlife-friendly gardens.

Campsis Madam Galen is a superb choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact climber that delivers bold colour and impressive summer performance. Known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers in striking shades of orange and red, this vigorous deciduous vine brings a warm, tropical feel to a wide range of garden styles. It thrives in full sun, where heat and light encourage its most abundant flowering, and performs best in a sheltered position such as a south- or west-facing wall, pergola, or sturdy arch.

This cultivar is well suited to gardens that can offer solid support, as its rapid growth and woody stems require a strong structure to climb. Once established, Campsis Madam Galen is relatively drought tolerant and can adapt to different soil types, provided drainage is good. Its luxuriant, pinnate foliage creates excellent seasonal screening, making it ideal for covering fences or providing privacy in seating areas.

The plant’s vibrant blooms attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, enhancing the biodiversity of wildlife-friendly gardens. With regular pruning to control its size and encourage flowering shoots, Campsis Madam Galen becomes a long-lived, reliable, and stunning focal point that brings energy and colour to summer landscapes.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' is a lovely, dwarf, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with a dense, dome-shaped habit and blue-green, needle-like leaves that curve inwards, yellowish-green in summer, bronze in winter. Spherical cones appear in autumn.

Cryptomeria japonica 'Globosa Nana' can grow in any type of soil, but prefers moist and well-drained soils. It preforms best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh and drying winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. It keeps its neat, rounded shape without any maintenance. Very easy to grow and a good alternative to boxwood.

Japanese cedar 'Globosa Nana' is a lovely, little, soft and fluffy shrub with great shape and beautiful foliage. It is perfect for informal, cottage, and rock and gravel gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, low hedges, or for growing in pots and containers. Suitable for making topiaries.

Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' is a purple-leaved Japanese maple of great beauty and quality. This large deciduous shrub or a small rounded tree has attractive, deeply lobed wine-red to purple leaves that become blood red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, red flowers that bloom in spring are followed by samaras. Its striking blackish red bark makes it attractive even in winter when leaves fall off. Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t like hot and dry locations. It is very hardy and needs sheltering only in extreme cold weather or from harsh winds. Easy to care for, it requires very little pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. This attractive plant is perfect for small gardens, urban gardens, or rock gardens. It is also suitable for growing in containers and pots.

The Arbutus unedo clear stem tree, commonly known as the Strawberry Tree, is a beautiful evergreen specimen that brings year-round structure, colour and interest to any garden. Carefully grown at Arundel Arboretum, each tree has been trained into an elegant clear stem form, creating a neat canopy of glossy, dark green foliage that is both attractive and easy to incorporate into a wide range of planting schemes. During autumn, clusters of delicate white, urn-shaped flowers appear alongside the tree's distinctive strawberry-like fruits, which gradually ripen to vibrant shades of orange and red, providing exceptional seasonal appeal.

Our 20-litre Arbutus unedo trees are fully rooted into their containers, meaning they have established a strong, healthy root system rather than being freshly potted. This ensures the tree is ready to thrive once planted, with improved establishment and reliable growth. Exceptionally tolerant of coastal conditions, wind and periods of drought once established, the Strawberry Tree performs well in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, including chalk and sandy soils.

Ideal as a feature tree for gardens, courtyards or Mediterranean-inspired landscapes, Arbutus unedo offers year-round evergreen beauty while providing valuable nectar for pollinators and autumn fruit for wildlife. Its attractive cinnamon-brown bark and naturally rounded habit make it a superb low-maintenance ornamental tree for gardens across the UK.

The Ceanothus 'Victoria' is a highly suitable shrub for gardens, especially in temperate or coastal regions. Known for its vibrant, deep blue flowers that bloom profusely in late spring to early summer, this evergreen offers year-round interest with its glossy, dark green foliage. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and once established, is drought-tolerant, making it a low-maintenance choice for sustainable gardening. Its compact, bushy form—typically reaching up to 1.5 to 2.5 meters in height and spread—makes it ideal as a feature plant, informal hedge, or for adding structure to borders. Ceanothus 'Victoria' also supports local biodiversity by attracting bees and butterflies. While it dislikes heavy pruning or wet, poorly drained conditions, proper care ensures its longevity and striking visual impact. Overall, it's a beautiful and practical choice for gardeners seeking color, texture, and wildlife value in their outdoor spaces.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is an elegant ornamental flowering cherry highly valued for extending seasonal interest in the garden. This small deciduous tree or large shrub produces delicate semi-double pale pink to white blossoms intermittently from late autumn through mild winter periods and into early spring, bringing welcome colour when little else is flowering. Its graceful branching structure and light green foliage, which turns warm yellow and bronze in autumn, add further ornamental appeal.

Ideal for medium and larger gardens, it suits lawns, cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting schemes, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. Its relatively compact habit makes it suitable for urban gardens where space is limited compared with larger cherry varieties. Best planted in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, it thrives in full sun or light partial shade and benefits from a sheltered position protected from harsh winds.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ also attracts early pollinators during mild winter spells, making it valuable for biodiversity. Its graceful form and unusual flowering season create a striking focal point throughout the colder months.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' is a cultivar of the popular ornamental tree species Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as the black locust tree. This tree is native to North America but has been widely cultivated in many parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. The 'Umbraculifera' cultivar is known for its attractive rounded crown, which makes it a popular choice for landscaping and street planting. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall, with a spread of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are pinnately compound and can reach up to 30 cm in length. The tree produces fragrant white flowers in the late spring, which are followed by long, slender seed pods. Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' is a hardy tree that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, including urban environments. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and does not require regular pruning or fertilization.