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Griselinia littoralis is a large, dense, fast-growing, upright, evergreen shrub with soft, glossy, broadly oval, light green leaves. Inconspicuous, small, yellow-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, purple-black fruits if both male and female plants are grown together. Griselinia littoralis can grow in various types of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It likes sheltered areas. Once established, it is tolerant of frost, harsh winds, and salt spray, therefore, very suitable for coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free but may be affected by leaf spot. Low maintenance plant that can withstand heavy pruning. Griselinia littoralis has an attractive foliage and is a perfect plant for formal or informal hedges and screens. It quickly establishes a mature hedge and is easy to trim. One of the most suitable species for coastal areas. Great for wall-side borders in sunny positions.

Trachycarpus fortune, or Chinese Windmill Palm, is a dioecious, evergreen palm tree with a stout trunk covered with hairy, black fibres from old leaf sheaths, and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, dropping panicles of small, light yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by dark blue fruits on female plants. Chinese Windmill Palm grows best in rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers partial shade to full sun and locations sheltered from cold, drying winds and winter frosts. Plant crown may need protection. Of all the trunked palms, this one has the best winter hardiness. Drought tolerant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very easy to grow. Trachycarpus fortune is an excellent palm tree, perfect for bringing tropical vibes into the landscape. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in large containers and brought inside in very cold climates.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin Compacta’ grown as a multi-stem shrub is an excellent choice for adding dense, evergreen structure and vibrant seasonal colour to a garden. This more compact form retains all the ornamental qualities of the classic ‘Red Robin’, but with a tighter, bushier habit, making it ideal for smaller spaces or more controlled planting schemes.

Its standout feature is the brilliant red young foliage, which emerges in flushes throughout the growing season before maturing to a glossy dark green. This continual contrast brings long-lasting visual interest and works beautifully in mixed borders, courtyard gardens, or as a low screen.

Thriving in full sun or partial shade, it prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position to protect new growth from cold or drying winds. As a multi-stem specimen, it offers a softer, more natural shape, adding depth and layering to planting designs.

Typically reaching around 2–3 metres in height, it remains manageable and responds well to pruning, which encourages fresh red growth. Hardy and low maintenance, it is a versatile option for adding year-round colour, structure, and privacy to both modern and traditional gardens.

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, is a striking evergreen shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to gardens. It features arching branches adorned with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves that offer year-round interest. The plant truly shines in spring and summer when it produces an abundance of vivid red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes. These unique blooms are not only visually stunning but also attract pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the landscape. Callistemon laevis thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating good drought tolerance once established. It is a versatile choice for borders, hedging, or as a specimen plant, and its tolerance to pruning makes it suitable for shaping and maintaining a tidy appearance.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a robust, vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with dense, conical to oval crown and impressive foliage. Five-lobed shiny leaves are rich, dark red-purple in spring and summer, and golden, orange and maroon in autumn. Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in spring before the leaves and are followed by purple winged nuts. Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' can grow in any soil, except peaty soils and soils with stagnant groundwater. It can withstand short floods and harsh winds, but it doesn’t like sea winds. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade, heat, drought, and frost. Very resilient and low maintenance. Crimson King Norway Maple is commonly used as a park tree and as a solitary species. It is tolerant to air pollution and partial paving, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and industrial areas. Ideal for larger gardens where it can provide deep shade and background for specimen plants.

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, is a striking evergreen shrub that brings vibrant color and texture to gardens. It features arching branches adorned with narrow, lance-shaped green leaves that offer year-round interest. The plant truly shines in spring and summer when it produces an abundance of vivid red, bottlebrush-like flower spikes. These unique blooms are not only visually stunning but also attract pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to the landscape. Callistemon laevis thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, demonstrating good drought tolerance once established. It is a versatile choice for borders, hedging, or as a specimen plant, and its tolerance to pruning makes it suitable for shaping and maintaining a tidy appearance.

Wisteria sinensis, or Chinese wisteria, is a large, vigorous, anticlockwise twining, deciduous climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and tiny, fragrant, mauve or lilac flowers appearing in long, dropping clusters and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by attractive, velvety, bean-like pods. Attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

Wisteria sinensis likes moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. The best flowering occurs in full sun. It can withstand low temperatures, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Flower buds may be damaged by spring frost. It needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and size as it has invasive tendencies.

Chinese wisteria is a beautiful climber, but needs sturdy structures to grow. Perfect for large, strong, arbours, pergolas, fences, trellises or walls. It can be trained as a specimen tree. Suitable for growing in containers.

Hamamelis x intermedia ‘Feuerzauber’ is a superb ornamental shrub valued for its outstanding winter display and is highly suitable for a wide range of gardens. This deciduous witch hazel forms an upright, spreading habit with a graceful, open structure that works well as a specimen plant in lawns, borders, or woodland-style plantings. Its main feature is the spectacular late winter to early spring flowers, which appear on bare branches as masses of spidery, ribbon-like petals in glowing shades of fiery red and orange. These lightly fragrant blooms provide colour at a time when few other plants are in flower.

In autumn, the foliage turns rich tones of yellow, orange, and scarlet, adding another season of interest. ‘Feuerzauber’ prefers a sunny to lightly shaded position and moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is hardy, low maintenance, and resistant to most pests and diseases. With its multi-season appeal, attractive form, and dramatic colouring, this witch hazel is an excellent choice for feature planting and mixed shrub borders.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Magical Volcano’ is a new, improved photinia, a cross between Fraser’s hedging photinia and Chinese photinia serratifolia. It’s a large, evergreen shrub with stunning, colourful leaves with pronounced serrated edges. The leaves are fiery red when young, dark green when mature, and coppery-red in autumn and winter. Panicles of creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring and are sometimes followed by red berries. Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from drying, winter winds. Generally, disease-free. May require some pruning. Christmas berry ‘Magical Volcano’ is a gorgeous evergreen shrub with strong and long-lasting colour, ideal for dense, compact, and attractive hedges and screens. It is also great as a standalone shrub.

Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ is an upright, evergreen, ornamental shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, leathery, glossy, variegated leaves – brilliant red with pink margins when young and dark grey-green with creamy-white margins when mature. Panicles of inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring and are sometimes followed by red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ thrives in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but can adapt 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. With two or three flushes of new shoots throughout the year, Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ is exceptionally attractive all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens. Great for beds and borders, hedges and screens, or for growing in containers.

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.

Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.

Griselinia littoralis is a large, dense, fast-growing, upright, evergreen shrub with soft, glossy, broadly oval, light green leaves. Inconspicuous, small, yellow-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, purple-black fruits if both male and female plants are grown together. Griselinia littoralis can grow in various types of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It likes sheltered areas. Once established, it is tolerant of frost, harsh winds, and salt spray, therefore, very suitable for coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free but may be affected by leaf spot. Low maintenance plant that can withstand heavy pruning. Griselinia littoralis has an attractive foliage and is a perfect plant for formal or informal hedges and screens. It quickly establishes a mature hedge and is easy to trim. One of the most suitable species for coastal areas. Great for wall-side borders in sunny positions.

Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ is an upright, evergreen, ornamental shrub or small tree with lance-shaped, leathery, glossy, variegated leaves – brilliant red with pink margins when young and dark grey-green with creamy-white margins when mature. Panicles of inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring and are sometimes followed by red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ thrives in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but can adapt 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. With two or three flushes of new shoots throughout the year, Photinia x fraseri ‘Louise’ is exceptionally attractive all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens. Great for beds and borders, hedges and screens, or for growing in containers.

Perovskia 'Little Spire', commonly known as Russian Sage, is a popular ornamental plant prized for its elegant and compact appearance. This deciduous perennial belongs to the Lamiaceae (mint) family and is a smaller, more refined version of the traditional Russian Sage. Native to Central Asia, it thrives in dry, sunny conditions and is well-suited to garden borders, rockeries, and containers.

The 'Little Spire' variety typically grows to around 60-75 cm in height, with a spread of approximately 45 cm. Its upright, slender stems are covered in finely dissected, aromatic, silvery-grey foliage, which provides visual interest throughout the growing season. The foliage emits a pleasant scent when brushed against or crushed, adding to its appeal.

One of the plant’s most striking features is its spires of small, tubular, lavender-blue flowers, which bloom from midsummer through early autumn. These delicate flowers are held in loose panicles that extend above the foliage, creating a soft, airy effect. The long flowering period and vivid colour make Perovskia 'Little Spire' an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, as it attracts bees and other beneficial insects.

Perovskia 'Little Spire' is drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, making it ideal for both novice and experienced gardeners. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, although it can tolerate a range of conditions. Regular pruning in early spring helps maintain its shape and encourages strong new growth.

In addition to its ornamental value, this compact plant is highly resilient to deer and rabbits, adding to its versatility in a range of garden settings. Overall, Perovskia 'Little Spire' is a charming, durable plant that brings colour, fragrance, and structure to any garden.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a medium-sized, narrowly upright, conical, ornamental pear tree with glossy, dark green leaves, vivid red in autumn, a profusion of lovely, white flowers blooming in spring, and occasionally, small, brown fruit in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Callery Pear 'Chanticleer' is adaptable to a wide range of soil, including heavy clay, but prefers fertile, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought, frost, and wind. Tolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Generally, pest-free. Easy to grow. Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' is a beautiful, tough ornamental tree, one of the best ornamental pears for autumn colour. Great as a specimen plant or small shade tree. Excellent for avenues and narrow streets, as well as industrial areas. Suitable for growing in containers. Because of its wind resistance, good for coastal areas and roof gardens.

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

Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a small, highly ornamental, deciduous tree with rounded habit, thorny branches, and shallow, three-to-five-lobed, glossy green leaves that turn yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of lovely, double pink flowers grouped in corymbs bloom in May and June creating a spectacular display. Blossoms are followed by bright red berries in autumn.

Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is not only beautiful, but tough and resilient. It is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. It is adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. Crataegus laevig 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a wonderful ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant in small, informal, or urban gardens. Suitable for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, hedges and screens.

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as bay laurel, is a highly versatile and valuable plant for many types of gardens. Its elegant, glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and makes it an excellent choice for ornamental borders, formal designs, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Bay laurel can be grown as a shrub or trained into a small tree, and it also responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it ideal for topiary, hedging, or container cultivation.

This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is generally tolerant of a range of soil types once established. In warm, temperate climates, Laurus nobilis grows vigorously and remains evergreen; in colder regions, it benefits from shelter against harsh winter winds or can be overwintered in a container. Its moderate drought tolerance adds to its suitability for low-maintenance gardens.

Beyond its ornamental appeal, bay laurel is valued for its aromatic leaves, widely used in cooking. The leaves can be harvested year-round, adding a practical, culinary dimension to the garden. Combining beauty, resilience, and utility, Laurus nobilis is an excellent, long-lasting addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.