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Abies koreana ‘Oberon’ is a beautiful compact form of Korean Fir, prized for its neat, architectural shape, slow growth and attractive evergreen foliage. This charming conifer is an excellent choice for smaller gardens, contemporary planting schemes, rockeries, alpine gardens, containers and areas where a full-sized tree would be unsuitable.

‘Oberon’ remains naturally compact, developing a dense, rounded to broadly conical habit over many years. It typically grows slowly, making it ideal for gardeners looking for a low-maintenance evergreen that provides year-round structure without becoming overpowering. Its tidy growth habit means it requires little, if any, pruning to maintain its shape.

The foliage consists of short, glossy green needles that are arranged neatly along the branches, creating a soft yet refined appearance. The undersides of the needles have a silvery-white colouring, giving the plant a subtle shimmering effect when viewed from different angles. It may produce attractive upright cones when mature, adding further seasonal interest.

Abies koreana ‘Oberon’ prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade and thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil. It performs particularly well in slightly acidic to neutral soils but will tolerate a range of garden conditions provided drainage is good. Avoid planting in areas that become waterlogged during winter. A mulch around the base of the plant will help retain moisture and protect the roots, especially during dry summer periods.

This hardy evergreen is well suited to the UK climate and requires minimal care once established. It is generally resistant to pests and diseases and benefits from protection from strong, drying winds, particularly when young. Its compact size and year-round interest make it a versatile choice for small gardens, mixed borders or as an elegant specimen plant in a decorative container.

Parrotia persica is a slow-growing, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small, single-trunk tree with exfoliating bark, and glossy, scallop-shaped leaves, reddish purple in spring, dark green in summer, and yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. Small, red flowers open from black, velvety buds and bloom in clusters in late winter and early spring on bare branches. Fruit is a brown, 2-velved capsule. Parrotia persica prefers fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun, but tolerates partial shade and various soil conditions. Resistant to cold, but late frost may damage flower buds. It is generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, it doesn’t require much pruning. Persian Ironwood is most attractive for its autumn foliage and a peeling bark in shades of pink, grey-green and brown. It is excellent as a specimen or lawn tree, great for shrub borders, wall-side borders, and informal hedges and screens.

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.

Agave Americana, also known as the American Agave or century plant, is a large, succulent plant native to Mexico and the southwestern United States. It belongs to the family Asparagaceae and is widely cultivated for its ornamental value and the production of tequila and mezcal. The plant has a distinctive rosette shape with thick, fleshy leaves that can grow up to 6 feet in length and 10 inches in width. The leaves are blue-green in color and have sharp, spiny edges that can cause injury if not handled carefully. The plant can grow up to 30 feet in height, but it typically takes 10-30 years to reach maturity and produce a tall flower stalk, after which it dies. The flower stalk can grow up to 25 feet tall and produces clusters of yellowish-green flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The plant is also an important source of nectar and pollen for other pollinators and wildlife. Agave Americana is a hardy plant that is drought-tolerant and can grow in a wide range of soil types, as long as they are well-draining. It prefers full sun exposure and is often used in xeriscaping and rock gardens. It is also commonly planted as a specimen plant in parks, gardens, and public spaces.

Euonymus japonicus is an upright, dense, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with neatly erected branches with long, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, brighter green when young. Small, pale green, inconspicuous flower bloom in spring and are followed but dark berries if the plant is left unclipped. Japanese spindle is tolerant of a wide range of soils and soil conditions, but prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It can grow in any location, from full sun to deep shade. Once established, drought-tolerant. Very resistant to frost, but still needs to be protected from harsh, winter winds. suitable for outdoor pots in colder areas. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Euonymus japonicus is a is tough and undemanding architectural shrub, perfect for cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Excellent for formal and informal hedges and screens. Great for beds and borders, shrub and wall-side borders. Looks exceptional in rock and Mediterranean-style gardens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Citrus sinensis 'Naranjo' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy deep green foliage, highly fragrant white blossom, and delicious sweet oranges. Bringing a Mediterranean feel to gardens, patios, and conservatories, this attractive tree provides year-round ornamental interest as flowers and ripening fruit often appear together on the plant. During spring and summer, the scented blossom attracts pollinators and fills sheltered outdoor spaces with a refreshing citrus fragrance.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position, Citrus sinensis ‘Naranjo’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during warmer months. In the UK climate, it is commonly grown in containers so it can be moved into a greenhouse, conservatory, or frost-free area during winter. Its compact habit makes it particularly suitable for patios, terraces, courtyards, and smaller gardens.

As a mature specimen, the tree creates an elegant focal point with both ornamental and practical value. The vibrant orange fruit contrasts beautifully against the glossy foliage, adding colour and interest while also producing edible, home-grown citrus fruit.

Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' is a stunning climbing shrub that belongs to the family Fabaceae. Also known as the Japanese wisteria, this plant is highly prized for its gorgeous, cascading clusters of fragrant, white flowers that bloom in spring and early summer.

The 'Longissima Alba' variety is particularly noted for its long, pendulous flower clusters, which can reach up to 3 feet in length. The flowers are delicately scented and attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and bees.

The foliage of this plant is also attractive, with long, narrow leaves that emerge in a bronze hue before maturing to a bright green color. In fall, the leaves turn a lovely shade of yellow before dropping for the winter.

As a climbing shrub, Wisteria floribunda 'Longissima Alba' is ideal for training onto trellises, walls, or pergolas, where its cascading flowers can be fully appreciated. It is a vigorous grower and can reach heights of up to 30 feet if left unpruned.

Overall, this beautiful and fragrant climbing shrub is an excellent addition to any garden or landscape, providing a stunning display of flowers and foliage throughout the growing season.

Quercus falcata 'Pagodifolia', commonly known as the Pagoda Leaf Southern Red Oak, is a distinctive native tree admired for its unusual, deeply lobed leaves shaped like the tiers of a pagoda. This variety of Southern Red Oak grows into a stately, broad-canopied tree that provides excellent shade and long-lasting beauty in landscapes. Its foliage emerges a fresh green in spring, matures to a rich summer canopy, and transforms into shades of red, orange, and bronze in fall, adding striking seasonal interest. The tree is highly adaptable, thriving in a wide range of soils, including sandy or clay conditions, and is tolerant of heat and drought once established. Strong and resilient, it supports native wildlife by offering acorns as a valuable food source for birds and mammals. Perfect for large landscapes, parks, or restoration projects, Quercus falcata 'Pagodifolia' combines ornamental appeal with ecological benefit.

Ilex castaneifolia, commonly known as the chestnut-leaved holly, is an excellent choice for gardens where year-round structure and refined foliage are desired. As a standard tree, it forms a neat, rounded crown on a clear stem, making it ideal for formal layouts, entrance features, patios, or as a focal point within borders. Its large, glossy, dark green leaves resemble those of sweet chestnut and provide a bold, elegant texture that contrasts beautifully with finer-leaved plants.

Being evergreen, it maintains interest throughout all seasons and offers shelter for birds and beneficial wildlife. In winter, female plants may carry bright red berries if a suitable male pollinator is nearby, adding valuable seasonal colour. Ilex castaneifolia prefers a sheltered position in well-drained, fertile soil and performs best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of urban conditions and light pollution, making it suitable for town gardens as well as rural settings. With minimal pruning required, it is a low-maintenance, long-lived tree that brings lasting form, colour, and character to both traditional and contemporary garden designs.

Osmanthus x burkwoodii is a dense, shrubby, rounded, slow-growing, flowering, evergreen shrub with small, ovate, finely toothed, glossy, dark green leaves. Small, highly fragrant, jasmine-like, white flowers bloom in clusters in late spring. Flowers are rarely followed by oval, black-purple fruits. Osmanthus x burkwoodii is very easy to grow. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but grows best in rich, moist, well-drained soils. It brings more flowers in full sun, but can easily grow in partial shade. Once established, tolerant of drought. It is resistant to frost and heat. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Burkwood Osmanthus is a hybrid between O. delavayi and O. decorusa. It’s a beautiful and tough plant suitable for informal, cottage, and woodland gardens. Excellent for flower beds, mixed and shrub borders. Great for banks and slopes for erosion control. Very effective for hedges and screens.

Quercus phillyreoides, commonly known as the Ubame oak, Black Ridged Oak, is a versatile, evergreen oak prized for its dense foliage, compact size, and year-round interest. Typically reaching 6 to 10 meters in height with a spread of 5 to 8 meters, it forms a neat, rounded crown filled with small, leathery dark green leaves. The foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for providing structure and greenery even in winter months. Highly adaptable, Quercus phillyreoides thrives in a range of soils and shows strong tolerance to pruning, pollution, and drought once established. It is ideal for use as a specimen tree, clipped hedge, or screen in gardens and urban landscapes. Its resilience and tidy form make it a low-maintenance, attractive addition to any planting design.

Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Maigrün' is a versatile, evergreen shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Commonly referred to as 'Maigrün,' this cultivar is valued for its compact growth, dense foliage, and attractive, glossy green leaves, making it a popular choice for hedging, ground cover, and ornamental purposes in gardens.

The shrub typically grows to a height of 1-1.5 metres, with a spread of approximately the same width. Its small, ovate leaves are a vivid green, creating a lush and vibrant appearance throughout the year. The foliage remains attractive in winter, adding to its appeal as an evergreen species. One of the key features of 'Maigrün' is its neat, rounded growth habit, which requires little maintenance. It responds well to pruning, making it ideal for shaping into formal hedges or low borders.

Lonicera ligustrina var. yunnanensis 'Maigrün' produces tiny, inconspicuous, creamy-white flowers in late spring to early summer. Although the flowers are not particularly showy, they add a delicate touch to the plant. The flowers are followed by small, black berries, which may attract birds, adding some wildlife interest to the garden.

This shrub is easy to grow and adaptable to a range of conditions. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of most soil types, provided they are well-drained. It is also reasonably drought-tolerant once established, making it a low-maintenance option for a variety of garden settings.

'Maigrün' is a hardy plant that can withstand cold temperatures, making it suitable for gardens in temperate climates. Its compact size, evergreen nature, and low maintenance needs make it a popular choice for both novice and experienced gardeners alike.

Acer pseudoplatanus Simon-Louis Frères is a popular, medium-sized form of common Sycamore. It has broad spreading, round to pyramid-shaped crown. It is popular for its variegated foliage. Young, leathery, five-lobed, leaves that emerge in spring are salmon pink and red, then turn green with cream and white speckles in summer. Yellow-green flowers appear in spring and are followed by winged samaras in early autumn. This plant is very resilient and easy to care for. It grows without problems on any type of soil as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun or partial shade. Since it tolerates draught, wind, urban pollution and salt, it’s a popular choice for planting in cities and coastal areas. Acer pseudoplatanus Simon-Louis Frères is named after the Simon-Louis Frères nursery at Plantieres in France where it was first cultivated in 1881. It is an interesting plant definitely worth of more attention.

Callistemon laevis, commonly known as the Bottlebrush, is a striking evergreen shrub that brings vibrant colour 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.

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.

Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' is a medium-sized, evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with lovely, variegated, spiny, thorny, shiny, dark green leaves with creamy white margins, purplish-pink when young. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by masses of attractive, glossy, bright red berries in autumn and winter. Beneficial for bees, butterflies, and birds, but toxic to pets. Ilex aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' can grow in almost any kind of soil, even nutrient-poor, except very wet. It prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of frost, wind, and salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Tough, low maintenance plant. 'Argentea Marginata' Holly is a lovely, variegated variety of Common Holly, perfect as a specimen plant or for attractive, dense hedges and screens. Great to brighten dark areas in the garden and winter landscapes. Its wonderful foliage is used for Christmas arrangements.

Sorbus hupehensis, or Hupeh Rowan, is a small, compact, ornamental, deciduous tree, with pinnate, mid-green leaves, vivid red and orange in autumn. Fluffy corymbs of tiny, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by clusters of pink to white berries in autumn which hang on bare branches throughout winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Hupeh Rowan prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions. It grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind, and tolerant of exposed conditions, coastal conditions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require routine pruning. Sorbus hupehensis is a beautiful ornamental tree with great autumn colour and attractive colourful berries. It is perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small cottage, urban or coastal gardens. Excellent for streets and avenues. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Acer palmatum, commonly known as the Japanese maple, is a cherished ornamental tree known for its graceful form and striking seasonal colors. This versatile species features delicate, finely-lobed leaves that display vibrant colors from spring through fall. In spring, new foliage often emerges in shades of light green or red, deepening over summer before transforming into brilliant hues of orange, red, and yellow in autumn. Typically reaching heights of 10-25 feet, Acer palmatum has an elegant, spreading structure that suits small gardens, shaded areas, and container planting. Thriving in well-drained soil with partial shade, it is both low-maintenance and hardy. With its stunning colors and delicate shape, Acer palmatum adds year-round interest, making it a popular choice in landscaping worldwide.

Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ is a classic and highly reliable perennial, valued for both its handsome foliage and fragrant blooms. It is one of the earliest patented hostas, introduced in the mid-20th century, and remains a favorite in gardens today due to its vigor and versatility. This cultivar forms large, dense clumps of broad, glossy green leaves with a rich sheen that provides texture and depth in shady borders or woodland gardens. Unlike many hostas, ‘Royal Standard’ is remarkably sun-tolerant, performing well in both full shade and partial sun, which makes it a flexible choice for diverse planting schemes.

During late summer, tall flower scapes rise above the foliage, bearing clusters of trumpet-shaped, pure white blossoms. These flowers are not only striking in appearance but also delightfully fragrant, a rare and desirable trait among hostas, attracting pollinators to the garden. With its hardy nature, low maintenance needs, and ability to thrive in a variety of soils, Hosta ‘Royal Standard’ is well-suited for mass plantings, edging, or as a striking specimen plant. It remains a timeless and elegant choice for gardeners.