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Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen shrub with narrow, elegant dark green leaves that are notably smaller and finer than the species type, giving the foliage a more delicate, refined appearance. The leaves have a glossy finish and reddish stems provide a pleasing contrast against the foliage colour. This cultivar forms a dense, compact shrub, making it well suited to hedging and topiary work as well as informal screening. Its tighter growth habit and narrower leaves allow for a neater finish when clipped compared to the standard species. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers appear in slender, upright racemes, held above the foliage and offering a subtle scent. These are followed later in the year by small dark purple to black berries, provided the shrub is not clipped too hard before fruiting. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds through autumn and into winter. The dense evergreen structure also offers shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds throughout the year. This shrub tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and performs well in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for many garden situations, including exposed or urban sites.

Cordyline australis, or Cabbage Palm, is an impressive, vigorous, palm-like, sub-tropical tree with long, arching, narrow, dark burgundy leaves. The panicles of small, fragrant, white flowers bloom only on mature plants, in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by white or blue-tined berries. Cordyline australis (cabbage palm) thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows well in any kind of soil, except waterlogged. It prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soils. It is tolerant to salt, wind, and drought which makes it a perfect coastal plant. It can withstand some cold weather, but frost might damage it. Disease-free and low maintenance. Toxic to animals. Cordyline australis is an incredible specimen tree because of its tropical looks and bold colour. It’s a great addition to any garden, traditional or modern. Perfect for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, patios and containers.

Hosta 'Big Daddy' is a deciduous herbaceous perennial that forms a mound-shaped clump of foliage, dying back completely in winter before re-emerging in spring. The large, rounded leaves are a distinctive blue-grey colour with a heavily puckered, seersucker-like texture, providing a striking architectural presence in borders and shaded areas. The foliage forms a dense, substantial mound that holds its shape well throughout the growing season, creating good ground cover and suppressing weeds beneath its broad leaves. This plant is particularly attractive throughout summer when the foliage is at its fullest and most vivid, with the blue tones becoming more pronounced in cooler weather. In mid to late summer, near-white to pale lavender bell-shaped flowers appear on tall, sturdy stems rising above the foliage, adding height and interest without detracting from the foliage display. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, offering a nectar source during summer months. Hosta 'Big Daddy' is well suited to shady or partially shaded positions and performs best in moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. It is a good choice for woodland-style plantings, shaded borders, or areas with heavier clay soils where moisture is retained, making it versatile for gardens with limited sun exposure.

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.

Cordyline australis, or Cabbage Palm, is an impressive, vigorous, palm-like, sub-tropical tree with long, arching, narrow, dark burgundy leaves. The panicles of small, fragrant, white flowers bloom only on mature plants, in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by white or blue-tined berries. Cordyline australis (cabbage palm) thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows well in any kind of soil, except waterlogged. It prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soils. It is tolerant to salt, wind, and drought which makes it a perfect coastal plant. It can withstand some cold weather, but frost might damage it. Disease-free and low maintenance. Toxic to animals. Cordyline australis is an incredible specimen tree because of its tropical looks and bold colour. It’s a great addition to any garden, traditional or modern. Perfect for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, patios and containers.

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.

Pittosporum, also known as kohuhu, is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense, bushy habit. Its glossy, wavy-edged leaves are a fresh apple-green colour, providing year-round interest, with new growth emerging on distinctive black stems that create a striking contrast against the foliage. The compact, rounded shape and dense branching make it a reliable choice for topiary, screening or as a structural element within a border. In late spring, small, honey-scented, deep maroon-purple flowers appear, tucked among the foliage. Although individually unassuming, their rich colour and strong fragrance make them a pleasant surprise and a point of interest when planted close to seating areas or pathways where the scent can be appreciated. This shrub performs well in coastal gardens, as it tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed conditions without significant damage to its foliage. It also adapts well to a range of soil types, including loamy and well-drained clay soils, provided drainage is adequate. Pittosporum is a versatile choice for hedging, screening or as a specimen shrub, offering structure and colour throughout the year while remaining relatively low maintenance once established.

The Acorus gramineus 'Hakuro Nishiki' is an attractive, low-growing ornamental plant valued in gardens for its striking variegated foliage and neat, grass-like appearance. Although often mistaken for a true grass, it is actually a member of the sweet flag family and is closely related to Acorus gramineus. This compact plant is particularly useful for adding colour and texture to damp garden areas, pond margins, or containers.

‘Hakuro Nishiki’ forms a small, clump-forming mound of slender, arching leaves that typically grows to around 20–30 cm in height, with a similar spread. The foliage is narrow and strap-like, creating a soft, fountain-shaped habit. What makes this variety especially appealing is its delicate cream, pale yellow, and green variegation, which gives the plant a light and fresh appearance. The variegated leaves can help brighten shaded corners of the garden and contrast beautifully with darker green plants.

This cultivar thrives in moist or damp soil and performs particularly well near water features, along pond edges, or in bog gardens. It can also be grown successfully in containers, provided the compost is kept consistently moist. While it prefers partial shade, it can tolerate full sun in cooler UK climates as long as the soil does not dry out. The plant is generally hardy across most parts of the UK, though some protection from harsh winter winds may help maintain its appearance.

Unlike many flowering garden plants, Acorus gramineus ‘Hakuro Nishiki’ is grown primarily for its foliage rather than its flowers. Any blooms that appear are small and rather inconspicuous.

Maintenance is minimal. Removing old or damaged leaves in spring helps keep the clump tidy and encourages fresh growth. Over time, the plant may also be divided to create new clumps. With its neat habit, elegant foliage, and tolerance of damp conditions, it is a versatile and attractive addition to many gardens.

Dwarf Golden Oriental Thuja is an evergreen conifer with a compact, bushy habit, forming a dense, rounded shrub that retains its neat shape without extensive pruning. The foliage consists of fine, feathery sprays held in flattened, vertical planes, with a bright golden-yellow colouring in spring and summer that deepens to a bronze-green tone through the colder autumn and winter months. This seasonal colour change makes it a useful plant for adding year-round interest and warm tones to a garden setting, particularly brightening borders and rockeries during the growing season. The growth is slow and compact, making it well suited to smaller spaces, low hedging, or as a specimen shrub in a mixed planting scheme. It thrives in full sun, which helps to intensify the golden foliage colour, and prefers well-drained soil. This variety is adaptable to a range of soil types, including chalky and loamy conditions, and tolerates urban pollution well, making it a practical choice for town gardens. Its dense, compact structure also offers some shelter for small garden wildlife, although it is primarily valued for its ornamental foliage and reliable, low-maintenance form rather than for flowers or fruit.

Photinia x fraseri Robusta is an ornamental, fast-growing, rounded, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree with large, finely serrated, glossy, oval leaves – crimson to copper when young, dark green when mature. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers in dome-shaped clusters bloom in spring and are followed by red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri Robusta 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, drought, heat and urban pollution. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Photinia x fraseri Robusta is great as an accent plant, but perfect for tall hedges and screens which are useful for noise reduction or wind protection in cottage and urban gardens.

Acer palmatum 'Jordan' is a beautiful and highly sought-after cultivar of the Japanese maple tree. It is known for its delicate foliage and stunning fall colors. This tree is an excellent choice for adding interest and texture to any landscape.

The mature height of Acer palmatum 'Jordan' typically ranges from 10 to 15 feet, with a spread of 8 to 12 feet. It has an upright, rounded habit with multiple trunks and branches that create a beautiful silhouette.

The foliage of 'Jordan' is a deep red color in the spring and summer, and turns a vibrant crimson in the fall. The leaves are palmate and deeply lobed, giving the tree a unique and elegant appearance. This cultivar is also known for its excellent resistance to leaf scorch and other common diseases.

Overall, Acer palmatum 'Jordan' is an exceptional tree that adds a lot of visual interest and beauty to any landscape. Its relatively small size and stunning foliage make it an excellent choice for smaller yards or as a focal point in a larger landscape.

Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a beautiful, compact Korean Fir valued for its distinctive shape, attractive foliage and excellent year-round interest. This relatively slow-growing conifer forms a neat, upright plant with dense, rich green foliage, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders and specimen planting.

The short, soft needles are arranged densely along the branches, with their silvery-white undersides adding an attractive contrast when viewed from different angles. Like other Korean Firs, ‘Tordis’ can also produce attractive purple-blue cones on mature plants, which develop upright on the branches and provide an additional ornamental feature.

Its naturally tidy habit means it requires little or no pruning, making it a particularly low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking for structure without regular trimming. It is also an excellent plant for providing winter interest, retaining its foliage throughout the year.

‘Tordis’ is well suited to a sunny or partially shaded position and prefers a fertile, well-drained soil that does not become excessively dry or waterlogged. Once established, it is generally hardy throughout the UK and copes well with typical British winters. Providing good drainage is particularly important, especially on heavier soils.

Its compact growth makes it a useful alternative to larger firs where space is limited. It works particularly well as a standalone specimen, in a mixed border, or as part of a collection of ornamental conifers. Its elegant form and contrasting foliage also make it an attractive choice for contemporary and more traditional garden styles.

With its neat habit, attractive evergreen foliage and distinctive cones, Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a superb choice for adding year-round structure and interest to the garden without becoming overly dominant

Corylus colurna, commonly known as the Turkish hazel, is a distinctive deciduous tree valued for its hardiness, ornamental qualities, and tolerance of challenging urban environments. Native to south-eastern Europe and western Asia, it is the largest species within the hazel genus, capable of reaching heights of 20–25 metres with a broad, pyramidal crown that gradually becomes more rounded with age.

One of its most striking features is its deeply furrowed, corky bark, which develops an attractive, rugged texture even on relatively young trees. This characteristic, combined with its strong, upright form, gives the tree a notable architectural presence in parks, avenues, and large gardens. The foliage consists of broad, heart-shaped leaves that are coarsely toothed and provide a dense canopy. They emerge a fresh green in spring, mature to a deeper shade in summer, and may turn soft yellow in autumn, though the seasonal display is generally modest.

In late winter to early spring, the tree produces long, pale-yellow catkins, which dangle decoratively before the leaves appear. These are the male flowers, while the female flowers are much smaller and less conspicuous, identifiable only by their tiny crimson stigmas. The resulting fruit is a small, hard-shelled nut partially enclosed in a frilly, deeply cut husk. Although edible, the nuts are typically smaller and less commercially significant than those of the common hazel.

Corylus colurna is especially appreciated for its resilience. It withstands pollution, compacted soils, drought, and cold, making it an excellent choice for urban planting or exposed sites. Its deep root system allows it to anchor securely and contributes to its tolerance of dry conditions once established. Overall, the Turkish hazel is a robust, handsome tree that combines ornamental beauty with exceptional practicality.

Pinus Nigra 'Brepo' or Dwarf Austrian Pine, is a small, very attractive, slow-growing, conifer of upright, spreading habit. It forms a neat, compact, densely branched, dome-shaped shrub with short and thin, rich green needles and small cones. Pinus Nigra 'Brepo' is a dwarf form of a hybrid between Pinus nigra (Austrian Pine) and Pinus densiflora (Japanese Red Pine). It’s a tough plant, adaptable to various soil types and conditions, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. Very resistant to frost and wind, it can withstand exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. It retains its shape naturally, but can be trimmed into topiary forms. ‘Brepo’ Dwarf Pine is an exceptional, ornamental shrub, perfect for shrub borders and pathways, especially attractive during the winter. Great-looking in rock and gravel gardens, but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Nolina hibernica, commonly known as the Mexican Grass Tree or Elephant's Foot, is an evergreen architectural plant prized for its striking structural form. It produces a dense, cascading mound of narrow, strap-like, dark green leaves that arch gracefully from a central point, creating a fountain-like appearance reminiscent of ornamental grasses. As the plant matures, it develops a thickened, swollen trunk base, giving it the appearance of a miniature tree and adding to its sculptural quality in the landscape. This plant maintains its appearance year-round, with the foliage providing consistent visual interest across all seasons rather than seasonal peaks of colour change. The dense clump of leaves remains evergreen throughout winter, offering structure to a garden design when many other plants have died back. Nolina hibernica is well suited to Mediterranean-style planting schemes and works particularly well in coastal areas, as it tolerates salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It thrives in free-draining soil and is tolerant of drought conditions once established, making it ideal for low-maintenance gravel gardens, xeriscaping, or contemporary planting designs. This plant is a good choice for adding year-round architectural interest with minimal care requirements.

Camellia ‘Lady Campbell’ is a compact, vigorous, bushy, evergreen shrub of upright habit with oval, glossy, leathery, dark green leaves. Masses of medium-sized, bright red, rose-like, double flowers bloom from late winter to spring. Camellia ‘Lady Campbell’ is best grown in organically rich, slightly acidic to neutral, moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be consistently moist, but too much water may lead to a root rot. It thrives in partial or dappled shade. Direct sunlight will burn its leaves and full shade may lead to thinner leaves and fewer blooms. It can withstand frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh and dry winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Camellia ‘Lady Campbell’ is a beautiful, flowering shrub perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for mixed, shrub, and wall-side borders or informal, flowering hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Rosemary 'Sissinghurst Blue' (Salvia rosmarinus 'Sissinghurst Blue') is a compact, evergreen shrub highly valued for its ornamental beauty and practical uses in the garden. Its upright, bushy habit reaches around 80 cm in height, making it ideal for smaller gardens, containers, raised beds, or as a low hedge. The fine, needle-like leaves are dark green and intensely aromatic, providing year-round structure and sensory interest.

This variety is particularly noted for its vibrant blue flowers, which bloom from mid-spring into summer and contrast beautifully with its foliage. The flowers attract bees and other pollinators, enhancing the biodiversity of any garden space.

'Sissinghurst Blue' thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, including sandy or chalky ground, and is well-suited to Mediterranean, herb, and coastal gardens. It is drought-tolerant once established and performs best in sheltered spots with good air circulation. Its resilience to dry conditions, strong fragrance, and edible leaves also make it a great culinary herb.

Low maintenance and hardy to around -15°C (RHS H5), this rosemary variety combines form, function, and fragrance—making it a valuable and attractive choice for diverse garden styles.

Picea abies 'Inversa', also known as Weeping Norway spruce, is a stunning ornamental evergreen tree with a unique and eye-catching appearance. This slow-growing conifer is native to the forests of Europe and is prized for its gracefully drooping branches, which create a stunning, cascading effect. The tree has a compact, pyramidal shape, with a dense growth habit and a narrow crown that typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet and a width of 6-10 feet. Its distinctive weeping branches are covered with short, dark green needles that radiate from the stems in all directions. In spring, small red cones appear on the tips of the branches, adding a touch of color to the tree's overall appearance. This cultivar is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Euonymus fortunei 'Emerald Gaiety' is an evergreen shrub with a bushy, compact growth habit, forming a dense mound of rounded shape. Its foliage is the standout feature, with small, rounded green leaves edged in creamy white, taking on a pink tinge during colder months, providing colour and interest throughout the year. The variegated leaves brighten shady corners and remain attractive across all seasons, including winter when many other plants lose their visual appeal. This shrub produces small greenish-white flowers in early summer, though these are inconspicuous and not a significant feature. Occasionally small pinkish-orange fruits follow, but these are also minor in visual impact. Euonymus 'Emerald Gaiety' is a versatile shrub well suited to a range of garden situations, including shady spots beneath trees or against north-facing walls where its variegated foliage helps lighten darker areas. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and copes well with coastal exposure, making it a reliable choice for gardens exposed to salt-laden winds. It can be grown as a free-standing shrub, low hedge, or trained against a wall or fence, offering flexibility for different garden designs. Its dense growth also provides shelter for small garden wildlife.

Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus' is a medium-sized, bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with lovely, variegated foliage. Broad, oval, glossy leaves are light green when young and dark green when mature, with broad golden-yellow margins. Flowers are small, inconspicuous, greenish and bloom in summer. Sometimes, they are followed by pink fruit in autumn. Euonymus japonicus 'Ovatus Aureus' thrives in average, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade, but is adaptable to various types of soils, except extremely wet. It is very tough and resilient, tolerant of heat, cold, salt, wind, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant and easy to grow. Great for shady garden corners. This small, adaptable plant is a great addition to any garden – informal, cottage, urban, or coastal. It is perfect as a ground cover, for shrub borders and mixed borders, hedges and screens. It is easy to shape and can be formed into a nice topiary. Suitable for growing in containers.