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Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is a small, slow-growing, wide spreading, deciduous tree with dense, round habit and very unusual foliage. Extravagant, shrimp pink, moderately lobed leaves emerge in spring, gradually change to pale yellow-green, and then turn dark green later on. Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in April and May, and winged red fruit follow in late summer. This Shrimp-Leaved Sycamore can grow in any type of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It enjoys full sun in sheltered position, as well as partial shade. Deep shade affects the colour of foliage. Very adaptable and low maintenance plant. It requires no pruning. Resistant to drought and frost. Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is a very ornamental tree with stunning foliage. Because of its appearance and very slow growth, it is an excellent addition to any small garden. It is also perfect for growing in containers.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ is a highly popular evergreen shrub, valued for its vibrant red young foliage that matures to glossy dark green, creating striking year-round colour and contrast in the garden. Its reliable performance and bold appearance make it a staple in both contemporary and traditional planting schemes.

Well suited to a variety of garden settings, it thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. A sheltered position is ideal to protect its young growth from cold winds, particularly in exposed areas. It is also tolerant of urban pollution, making it an excellent choice for town and city gardens.

Typically reaching 3–4 metres in height if left unpruned, it can be easily maintained at a lower height, making it perfect for hedging, screening, or as a standalone specimen. Regular trimming encourages fresh red growth, enhancing its ornamental appeal.

Low maintenance and versatile, Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is ideal for adding structure, privacy, and vibrant colour, while also providing a dense habitat for garden wildlife throughout the year.

Acer griseum is a small, oval to rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with upright branching. It is known for its stunning exfoliating copper-orange and reddish-brown bark and beautiful foliage colours. The bark is constantly peeling into thin papery curls revealing new, cinnamon-brown bark which makes it extremely ornamental and attractive. Leaves are dark green above and silvery green with fine hairs beneath. They turn into beautiful shades of orange and red in autumn. Small yellowish flowers are replaced by winged samaras. Acer griseum prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can grow in almost any type of soil, even clay soil. It prefers full sun or part shade and doesn’t tolerate drought. Propagation is difficult because most of its seed is sterile, but at the same time, it will not produce unwanted seedlings. Very attractive tree for small yards, urban gardens, and woodland gardens. Perfect for a front yard accent. An outstanding ornamental tree for all four seasons.

Japanese cedar 'Dinger' is an evergreen conifer with a dense, bushy habit, forming an irregular, rounded mound of growth. The foliage consists of soft, awl-shaped needles arranged in whorls along the stems, giving the plant a textured, slightly shaggy appearance. Colour tends to be a fresh mid-green through spring and summer, often taking on bronze or purplish tones during the colder winter months, adding seasonal interest to the planting. The structure is compact and slow-growing, making it well suited to smaller gardens, rockeries, or as a specimen plant where a dwarf conifer with year-round presence is required. Its dense branching habit provides good shelter and cover, offering a sheltered spot for small birds and insects within the garden ecosystem. This cultivar performs best in a sunny to partially shaded position and prefers moist, well-drained soil, though it tolerates a range of soil types including loamy and slightly acidic conditions. It is not suited to waterlogged ground. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, retaining its neat, bushy shape without the need for regular pruning. Its slow rate of growth and compact form make it a reliable choice for adding structural, evergreen interest to a border, container display, or mixed conifer planting throughout the year.

Tilia henryana, commonly known as Henry’s lime, is an elegant and distinctive deciduous tree valued for its refined form, ornamental foliage, and late-season flowers. Native to central China, it was introduced to Britain in the late nineteenth century and has since become a prized specimen in gardens, arboreta, and parkland where space allows.

The most striking feature of Tilia henryana is its leaves. They are heart-shaped and mid to dark green, with sharply serrated margins that are noticeably bristle-tipped, giving the foliage a finely textured and slightly spiky appearance. This characteristic sets it apart from other limes and adds visual interest throughout the growing season. In autumn, the leaves turn an attractive yellow, providing a soft seasonal display before leaf fall.

The tree typically develops a broadly conical to rounded crown and can reach heights of 10–15 metres in cultivation in the UK, often smaller than many other Tilia species. Its bark is smooth and grey when young, becoming lightly fissured with age. The overall habit is neat and balanced, making it suitable as a specimen tree rather than for formal avenues.

Flowering occurs in late summer, usually in August, later than most other limes. The small, creamy-white flowers are borne in loose clusters accompanied by pale green bracts. They are lightly fragrant and extremely attractive to bees and other pollinators, extending the nectar season well into the summer. Following flowering, small, rounded nutlets may form.

Tilia henryana prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or light shade. It is hardy in most parts of the UK and relatively free from serious pests or diseases. Its combination of unusual foliage, manageable size, and late flowering makes it an excellent choice for ornamental planting and biodiversity-friendly landscapes.

The Magnolia 'Zofia' is an exquisite ornamental tree, highly prized for its stunning floral display and elegant structure. Known for its striking, goblet-shaped flowers, the 'Zofia' blooms early in the spring, often before the leaves emerge. The blossoms are typically a tulip-shaped flower ice-white with distinctive pink stripes, creating a beautiful contrast against the bare branches. These large, fragrant flowers can measure up to 20 cm across, making them a show-stopping feature in any garden.

This deciduous tree, which can reach heights of up to 6-7 metres, has a relatively slow growth rate, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a focal point in larger landscapes. The 'Zofia' has a rounded, spreading habit, with smooth, greyish bark that adds interest throughout the year. Its leaves, once they appear, are a rich green and elliptical in shape, providing a lush backdrop to the dramatic flowers.

Magnolia 'Zofia' thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sunny or partially shaded position. It is relatively hardy, capable of withstanding cold winters, but it benefits from being sheltered from strong winds and late frosts, which can damage the early blooms. Regular watering during dry periods is essential, particularly for young trees.

This magnolia is a superb choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of elegance and seasonal interest to their outdoor space. Its low-maintenance nature, combined with its stunning display of flowers, makes it a popular choice for a wide range of garden styles, from traditional to contemporary. Whether planted as a standalone specimen or within a mixed border, Magnolia 'Zofia' never fails to impress with its timeless beauty.

Acer palmatum 'Wilson's Pink Dwarf', commonly known as Japanese Maple, is a deciduous tree with a compact, bushy habit. It forms a dense, mounded structure, making it well suited to smaller gardens, containers or as a focal point within a border. The foliage emerges in spring with a soft pink-bronze hue before maturing to deep green through the summer months. In autumn, the leaves transform into vibrant shades of orange and red, providing a strong seasonal display. The finely divided, palmate leaf shape adds a delicate texture to the tree's dense canopy throughout the growing season. This Japanese Maple offers interest across multiple seasons, with the spring foliage colour, summer greenery, and autumn display each contributing to its ongoing appeal. The tightly branched, twiggy framework also provides structural interest once the leaves have fallen in winter. This variety prefers a sheltered position, protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the delicate foliage. It performs well in moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of partial shade, making it a versatile choice for woodland-style planting or shaded courtyards. Its slow growth rate and small eventual size make it particularly suitable for patio planting or smaller garden spaces where a larger tree would be impractical.

Malus ‘Coccinella’ is a beautiful ornamental crab apple tree, ideal for adding colour, seasonal interest and wildlife value to a garden. It forms an attractive, upright to rounded crown, making it suitable for lawns, borders and smaller gardens where a manageable tree is required.

In spring, the tree produces an abundance of attractive pink to deep pink flowers, creating a striking display and providing an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed by small, vivid red crab apples which remain on the branches into autumn and winter, providing valuable food for garden birds.

The foliage develops a rich green colour through the growing season before taking on attractive autumn tones. Its relatively compact habit makes ‘Coccinella’ particularly useful where space is limited, while still providing the presence and structure of a mature tree.

It is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, where flowering and fruiting will be strongest. It is a hardy and relatively low-maintenance choice, making Malus ‘Coccinella’ an excellent specimen tree for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer. Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil.

It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning.

This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Morus alba, or White Mulberry, is a fast-growing, rounded, spreading, deciduous tree with simple, heart-shaped, veined, glossy dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. It is usually dioecious, but sometimes monoecious. Small, yellowish, inconspicuous flowers grow in dropping catkins and bloom in spring. Female flowers are followed by sweet, edible, blackberry-like fruits, white to dark-red or purple-black when ripe. White Mulberry can adapt to a wide range of soils but grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of heat and drought. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, dry winter winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. White Mulberry has been used in China for thousands of years as a primary food for silkworms that produce silk. It is suitable for growing in cottage gardens, fields and roadsides. Its fruit and bird droppings are very messy for urban areas.

Ligustrum japonicum "Aureum", commonly known as Golden Privet, is an evergreen tree grown here as a full standard, providing year-round structure and foliage. The leaves are glossy and green with striking golden-yellow variegation, giving the tree a bright, colourful appearance throughout the seasons. Trained as a full standard, it develops a clear stem with a rounded, well-proportioned head of foliage, making it a formal and structural feature for gardens or driveways. In early to midsummer, small clusters of white flowers appear, adding a subtle seasonal interest against the golden foliage, though the tree is primarily valued for its foliage colour rather than its blooms. The flowers can be followed by small black berries later in the year, providing a modest food source for birds and contributing some value to garden wildlife. This tree tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and adapts well to both sunny and partially shaded positions. It is also reasonably tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for a variety of garden settings. Its dense, evergreen habit makes it useful for year-round screening or as a striking specimen tree with continuous colour and form.

Morus nigra trained as a mature four-branched espalier is an outstanding choice for gardens where space, productivity, and ornamental structure are important. Its carefully trained horizontal framework creates a formal architectural feature that looks superb against sunny walls, fences, or boundary lines. This elegant form allows gardeners to enjoy a traditionally broad-growing mulberry in a far smaller footprint, making it especially suitable for compact gardens, courtyards, and kitchen garden settings.

The tree carries attractive heart-shaped leaves that provide fresh summer greenery, while its rich purple-black fruits ripen in late summer. These sweet, aromatic berries are highly prized for fresh eating, preserves, and culinary use. In autumn, the foliage may develop warm seasonal tones before leaf fall, while the bare branch structure adds winter interest.

Morus nigra thrives best in a warm, sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. A south or west-facing wall is ideal, helping fruit ripen fully and protecting young growth from colder weather. Once established, it is hardy and long-lived, requiring only periodic pruning to maintain its espalier shape and encourage fruiting wood.

Perfect for decorative edible gardens, formal layouts, and smaller spaces, this mature espalier mulberry offers beauty, character, and generous harvests for many years.

Photinia Red Robin is an evergreen tree, trained here as a full standard with a clear stem and a rounded, densely branched head. Its main feature is the vivid foliage, with glossy, leathery leaves that emerge bright red before maturing to dark green, creating a striking contrast throughout the canopy. New growth continues to appear sporadically through the growing season, giving repeated flushes of red colour rather than a single seasonal display, making it particularly attractive in spring when the new leaves are most vivid, though colourful growth can also appear in summer and autumn. Small white flowers are produced in flattened clusters in late spring, followed occasionally by small red fruits, though the plant is grown primarily for its foliage rather than its blooms. As a full standard, it works well as a specimen tree, providing structure and colour in a garden setting or as a focal point in a border. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and adapts well to most positions, including partially shaded sites. It is reasonably tolerant of exposed conditions, making it suitable for a variety of garden situations.

Weigela 'Rubidor' is a deciduous shrub with a compact, bushy habit, forming a rounded mound of arching branches. Its most distinctive feature is the golden-yellow foliage, which provides a bright splash of colour throughout the growing season and contrasts strikingly with the flowers. In late spring to early summer, the shrub produces an abundance of funnel-shaped, dark pink to red flowers that create a vivid contrast against the yellow leaves, making this a particularly eye-catching plant during this period. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, offering a useful nectar source in late spring and early summer. This shrub works well as a specimen plant or within a mixed border, where its foliage colour can be used to brighten shaded corners or contrast with greener planting. It tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both sun and partial shade, though the best foliage colour develops in a position with good light. It is a low-maintenance shrub, needing only an occasional prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage strong new growth for the following year.

Dwarf Mountain Pine 'Mops' is a compact, evergreen conifer forming a dense, rounded bun shape with slow, mounding growth. The foliage consists of short, stiff, bright green needles arranged in clusters, giving the plant a tight, globular appearance that holds its neat form without pruning. New growth in spring, known as candles, appears pale and upright before darkening to deep green as the needles mature, adding seasonal interest to the compact habit. This cultivar is well suited to rockeries, containers, and small garden spaces where a structural evergreen is needed year-round. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including poor, chalky, or sandy soils, and copes well with exposed and coastal conditions, making it a reliable choice for challenging sites. It is also suitable for shady positions as well as full sun, offering versatility in placement within the garden. The dense branching structure can provide shelter for small birds and insects, offering a degree of habitat value within a planting scheme. As a slow-growing, low-maintenance evergreen, it retains its shape and colour throughout the year, providing consistent structure in borders, gravel gardens, and mixed plantings without significant seasonal change in appearance.

The Olive is an evergreen tree, grown here as a quarter standard with a compact, rounded head on a clear stem. The foliage is narrow, lance-shaped and silvery-grey on the upper surface with a paler, almost white underside, giving the canopy a soft, two-tone effect that moves attractively in the breeze. The branching habit is gnarled and characterful even on younger specimens, lending an immediate sense of maturity and Mediterranean charm to planting schemes. Small, creamy-white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, clustered along the previous year's growth. These are followed, in warmer and more sheltered positions, by small green fruits that ripen to a dark purplish-black through autumn, though reliable fruiting in the UK depends on a long, warm summer. The tree retains its silvery foliage year-round, providing consistent structure and interest through every season rather than a single dramatic display. It suits sunny, sheltered spots with free-draining soil and is particularly well suited to coastal gardens, courtyards, large pots and other situations where its drought tolerance and resistance to salt-laden winds can be put to good use.

The Photinia Red Robin multistem tree is a striking ornamental choice, perfect for adding vibrant structure and year-round interest to gardens. Its most distinctive feature is the brilliant red new foliage, which matures to glossy dark green, creating a dramatic contrast. In spring, clusters of small white flowers may bloom, attracting pollinators and adding seasonal charm. This multistem form showcases an elegant, architectural silhouette with multiple upright trunks, making it ideal as a focal point or for soft screening. Photinia Red Robin is evergreen, retaining its foliage throughout the year, and responds well to pruning, allowing for shape control and size management. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Hardy and low-maintenance, it brings vibrant colour and structural interest to both contemporary and traditional garden settings, especially when underplanted with seasonal bulbs or low-growing perennials for layered visual appeal.

Prunus 'Snow Showers' is a deciduous weeping cherry tree, trained here as a half standard with slender, cascading branches that form an elegant, graceful canopy. The foliage emerges with a bronze tinge in spring before turning mid-green through summer, then developing attractive yellow-orange tones in autumn. In spring the tree produces an abundance of pure white, single flowers that hang gracefully along the weeping branches, creating a cascading curtain of blossom. This flowering display, which gives the cultivar its name, makes it a striking focal point for several weeks. The flowers appear before the leaves fully develop, enhancing their visual impact. The blossom provides an early source of nectar for pollinating insects, supporting bees and other beneficial garden visitors during the spring months. The weeping half standard form makes this tree particularly suited to smaller gardens where space is limited, as well as being effective as a specimen tree where its graceful habit can be fully appreciated. It performs well in a range of well-drained soil types and benefits from a position in full sun to maximise flowering performance.

Weeping Mulberry is a deciduous fruit tree with a distinctive weeping habit, its slender branches cascading down to form an umbrella-like canopy. The broad, heart-shaped leaves are glossy green through spring and summer, turning a warm yellow in autumn before falling. The tree develops a dense, compact structure as it matures, with branches often reaching the ground, making it a striking feature even when bare in winter. Small, inconspicuous flowers appear in spring, followed by dark red to purple fruits resembling blackberries during summer. These fruits are edible and attract birds, which feed on them readily, making the tree beneficial for garden wildlife. The fruiting and foliage display also provide some seasonal interest, with the fruit ripening over several weeks in summer, offering a prolonged period of appeal. Weeping Mulberry works well as a specimen tree due to its unusual shape and manageable size, suiting smaller gardens where a characterful, ornamental tree is desired. It tolerates a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, and adapts well to most garden conditions, though it benefits from a sheltered, sunny position to encourage good fruiting and healthy growth.

Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold' is a lovely, small, compact, broadly globose, low-spreading shrub with short, green, needle-like leaves in spring and summer, and rich golden yellow in cold weather, and small, inconspicuous cones. It is one of the best “winter gold” pines. Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold' can grow in most soil types, alkaline, sandy, loamy, sandy, or clay, as long as they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It is tolerant of coastal conditions but its colour is most intense in colder climates. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten' is an exceptional shrub, perfect for brightening and adding colour to any cottage, urban, coastal, or rock garden. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens. Great as a ground cover or for banks and slopes when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers.