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Platanus Acerifolia is a large, vigorous, single-trunk, deciduous tree with rounded habit, horizontal branching and attractive peeling, grey and cream, bark. Large, palmate, 3-5 lobed leaves are medium to dark green, yellow-brown in autumn. Inconspicuous, small flowers, yellowish male and reddish female, bloom in April. Female flowers are followed by long-stalked fruiting balls packed with seed-like fruits in autumn, persisting on branches throughout the winter.

 Platanus Acerifolia is a hybrid cross between American sycamore (P. occidentalis) and Oriental planetree (P. orientalis). It prefers average, hummus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives full sun, but grows well in light shade. Tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions. Resistant to frost and wind. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning.

Platanus Acerifolia is a good urban tree and very popular for growing in large streets and avenues, as well as parks and large public areas. It’s an excellent shade tree. Because of its vigorous root system, it shouldn’t be planted near buildings.

The Cherry 'Sunburst' grafted onto Colt rootstock is a distinguished fruit tree, valued for its prolific production of large, sweet, dark-red to near-black cherries, popular in culinary applications for their rich flavor. The 'Sunburst' variety is known for its self-fertility and is often praised for its excellent, robust yields and resilience to variable climates.

Colt rootstock is esteemed in horticulture for its compatibility with various cherry varieties, offering enhanced vigor and adaptability to less-than-ideal soil conditions, including those of poor drainage and fertility. It’s specifically chosen for its ability to induce early fruiting, promote impressive yields, and impart increased hardiness to the plant, allowing it to withstand unfavorable weather conditions. Moreover, it’s valued for imparting a semi-dwarfing effect, aiding in manageable tree sizes for convenient harvesting and maintenance.

This combination of 'Sunburst' and Colt rootstock is particularly beneficial for gardeners seeking a resilient and productive cherry tree, as it exemplifies a harmonious balance of fruitful bounty and hardy robustness. The disease resistance of this rootstock adds another layer of appeal, minimizing susceptibility to common cherry diseases, ensuring healthier, more bountiful harvests.

In essence, Cherry 'Sunburst' on Colt rootstock is a versatile and reliable choice for those seeking to enjoy the delightful flavors of home-grown cherries, coupled with the assurance of hardiness and productivity.

Colt rootstock is a popular choice for cherry trees, offering a semi-dwarfing size that reaches about 70-80% the height of standard cherry trees. It's well-suited for heavier soils, providing good anchorage and resistance to bacterial canker. Colt enhances the tree's longevity and supports robust fruit yields, making it ideal for various cherry cultivars.

The Gage Old Greengage on St. Julian rootstock is a distinguished fruit tree revered for its production of exquisite, sweet, and flavorful plums. This tree, when paired with St. Julian rootstock, exhibits admirable hardiness and disease resistance, making it an enduring favorite amongst gardeners and orchard owners. St. Julian rootstock is notably conducive to moderate growth, rendering the tree suitable for gardens with limited space.

Old Greengage is prized for its delicious greenish-yellow fruits that have been a staple in gardens for centuries. The fruits are known for their rich, honeyed flavor and smooth texture, making them a preferred variety for fresh consumption and culinary uses, like jams, jellies, and baked goods. The tree blooms with delicate, white flowers in spring, setting the stage for a bountiful harvest in late summer.

The symbiotic relation between the Old Greengage and the St. Julian rootstock not only ensures a reliable yield but also increases the tree’s adaptability to different soil types, improving its chances to thrive in various environments. This combination of delectable fruits and robust growth makes the Gage Old Greengage on St. Julian rootstock a cherished option for those seeking to cultivate quality plums with less hassle.

Despite its myriad of advantages, the cultivation of Old Greengage requires meticulous attention to watering, pruning, and pest control to maintain optimal health and achieve abundant, high-quality fruit production. This union of storied fruit variety and sturdy rootstock remains a symbol of horticultural excellence and tradition in fruit cultivation.

St. Julian rootstock is a semi-vigorous rootstock for gage trees, providing medium-sized trees, making it suitable for small gardens. It's widely used for its compatibility and adaptability, promoting good productivity and longevity. It's partially self-fertile and moderately resistant to diseases and pests. Ideal for plum and gage.

Liriodendron tulipifera, or Tulip Tree, is a wonderful, deciduous tree of pyramidal habit when young, and rounded when mature, with glossy green leaves with distinctive lobes, that turn vibrant golden-yellow in autumn. Lovely, tulip-shaped, yellowish-green flowers with orange at the base, bloom, usually high in the tree, in late spring and early summer. Flowers appear on mature trees, at least 12 to 15 years old. They are followed by cone-like fruit which persist on branches throughout the winter. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Liriodendron tulipifera prefers fertile, loose, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Tulip Tree is an attractive fast growing tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree, alone or planted in groups, popular for its beautiful, bright autumn foliage. Excellent for large woodland gardens. It is attractive to bees and hummingbirds.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is a medium-sized, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, broadly conical when mature, corky fissures on branches, and aromatic, star-shaped, maple-like, glossy, dark green leaves that turn deep crimson to nearly black in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish-green flowers bloom in spring, and are followed by hard, prickly gum balls that remain on branches throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, and heat. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a wonderful ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Perfect as a specimen plant. Suitable for urban areas but prickly fruits falling to the ground could be a problem.

Wisteria brachybotrys 'Iko yama fuji' is a captivating flowering plant that belongs to the pea family, Fabaceae. It is known for its elegant, cascading clusters of fragrant, violet-blue flowers that drape gracefully from its branches. The 'Iko yama fuji' variety is particularly notable for its stunning display and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

The term "half standard clear stem" refers to a specific pruning technique applied to this Wisteria variety, shaping it into a unique form. In this context, a clear stem means that the lower portion of the plant has been trained to have an upright growth habit, devoid of any lateral branches or foliage. This clear stem creates a distinct visual effect, accentuating the beauty of the cascading flowers that appear above it.

The term "half standard" indicates that the clear stem has been pruned to a specific height, typically around three to four feet (90-120 cm) above the ground. This pruning method creates a visually appealing feature, allowing the flowering portion of the Wisteria to be showcased more prominently. The clear stem also facilitates ease of maintenance and enhances the plant's overall form and structure.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria itself is a deciduous vine with pinnate leaves consisting of numerous leaflets. The foliage emerges in spring, creating a lush green backdrop for the spectacular floral display that follows. The flowers, which typically appear in late spring or early summer, are abundant and borne in pendulous racemes that can reach up to a foot (30 cm) or more in length.

The enchanting violet-blue flowers of Wisteria brachybotrys 'Iko yama fuji' are highly fragrant, filling the air with a delightful scent. They attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding to the plant's ecological value. Additionally, the flowers give way to velvety, elongated seed pods that develop later in the season, contributing to the overall visual interest of the plant.

The 'Iko yama fuji' Wisteria, with its half standard clear stem, offers a captivating combination of structural elegance and abundant floral beauty. Whether used as a focal point in a garden or as a decorative feature in a landscape, this cultivar adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any setting. With proper care and maintenance, this extraordinary plant can provide years of enjoyment and become a cherished highlight of outdoor spaces.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Red Chief' is a compact, striking ornamental grass valued for its bold seasonal colour and graceful structure. It forms a dense, arching clump of narrow green leaves with a strong upright yet flowing habit, making it ideal for adding movement and texture to garden planting schemes without overwhelming smaller spaces.

From late summer into autumn, sturdy stems rise above the foliage carrying rich, deep red flower plumes that gradually soften to silvery tones as they mature. These plumes persist well into winter, providing continued architectural interest even after the growing season has ended. In autumn, the foliage often takes on warm golden and bronze hues, enhancing its visual appeal.

This cultivar performs best in full sun and well-drained soil, where it develops its most vibrant flower colour and strongest form. It is hardy, reliable, and low maintenance, requiring only a late winter or early spring cutback to ground level before fresh shoots emerge.

Perfect for contemporary borders, prairie-style plantings, or mixed perennial schemes, Miscanthus ‘Red Chief’ brings structure, seasonal drama, and year-round interest to a wide range of garden designs.

Betula pendula Youngii is a smaller form of the common silver birch with distinguished weeping habit. It has long, elegant, pendulous branches with triangular, serrated, mid-green leaves that turn warm yellow in autumn, and lovely white bark, especially in winter. It was found as a chance seedling and introduced in 1874, by Maurice Young nursery, from Surrey, England. Betula pendula Youngii is easily grown in any type of soil, but prefers moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is resilient to a wide range of conditions. Great choice for cities and urban gardens since it can withstand air pollution. It is very hardy, suitable even for cold climates. Thrives in cool northern climates. Betula pendula Youngii is a lovely, elegant tree with attractive white bark. It is perfect as a specimen plant and small landscape tree, or planted in beds and borders. Great for cottage, urban and informal gardens.

Physocarpus 'Amber Jubilee' is a deciduous shrub with a dense, upright, multi-stemmed habit, making it a good choice for informal hedging or as a structural feature within a mixed border. Its foliage is particularly notable, emerging with tones of gold, orange and green that create a multicoloured effect throughout the growing season, with the colours becoming more vivid in full sun. In autumn, the leaves deepen further into shades of orange, red and purple, providing strong seasonal interest before leaf fall. In late spring to early summer, clusters of small white to pale pink flowers appear, giving a contrast against the coloured foliage. These are followed by reddish seed pods that add further interest into the autumn months. This shrub provides some benefit to pollinators when in flower, and its dense branching structure can offer shelter for small garden wildlife. Ninebark 'Amber Jubilee' is tolerant of a range of soil types, including clay, and performs well in most well-drained garden soils. It is suited to sunny or lightly shaded positions and adapts well to exposed or coastal sites, making it a versatile option for a variety of garden settings.

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Chinese Windmill Palm, is an evergreen palm valued for its architectural form. Grown with a clear stem, it develops a distinctive fibrous brown trunk topped with a crown of large, fan-shaped leaves. The foliage is deeply divided into numerous segments, forming a rounded, palmate shape that gives the plant a striking silhouette throughout the year. This palm maintains a consistent, structural presence in the garden regardless of season, offering year-round interest due to its evergreen nature and sculptural trunk. In summer, mature specimens may produce small clusters of yellow flowers, followed by blue-black fruits, though these are not the main ornamental feature. The Chinese Windmill Palm is well suited to coastal locations, tolerating salt-laden winds and exposed positions with ease. It also performs well in a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided drainage is adequate. Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and copes with a variety of garden settings, from sheltered courtyards to more open, exposed aspects. Its clear stem habit makes it particularly useful for underplanting, as the bare trunk allows light to reach smaller plants beneath the crown. This palm brings a Mediterranean or subtropical character to gardens, patios, and coastal planting schemes.

Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is a narrow, upright, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree of columnar habit, resembling “exclamation mark”, with long, thin, rich green needles and large, white buds in winter and early spring. Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is not a fussy plant and can grow in any type of soil, loamy, sandy, clay or chalky, as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in fertile, loose, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, heat, and salt, ideal for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost and wind, therefore, suitable for exposed positions. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Austrian pine 'Green Tower' is a very attractive, pillar-like tree that can fit to almost any small and tight garden. It looks perfect as a specimen or accent plant, as well as planted in groups. Great for hedges and screens, or as a windbreak. Suitable for growing in containers.

Arbutus unedo multi-stem is an evergreen, ornamental, multi-stem, capriciously growing shrub or small tree with glossy, leathery, mid-green foliage. It is very unusual and stunning all year round. Clusters of fragrant, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom from autumn to mid-winter. Round, yellow fruits appear in winter and slowly become ripe in the next 12 months, gradually turning red. They are still on the tree when new flowers show up in autumn. A grey-brown bark peels, revealing cinnamon-colored inner bark. Arbutus unedo multi-stem grows slowly in a multi-stem form. It can grow in all kinds of soils and climate conditions, but prefers acidic, moist and well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant to drought, disease-free and pest-free. Very resilient. This unusual, colorful and very attractive plant is perfect as a specimen plant, great for shrub borders, hedges, coastal gardens, and for growing in containers.

Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ is a vigorous, compact, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, and abundance of beautiful, creamy-white, double flowers, primrose yellow in the centre, that bloom in spring. Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ loves organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be consistently moist, too much water may lead to a root rot. It thrives in partial 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 winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ is one of the most popular camellias. Its evergreen foliage and spectacular flowers makes it a wonderful specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Excellent for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki', commonly known as Dappled Willow or Flamingo Willow, is a distinctive deciduous shrub prized for its striking variegated foliage. The leaves emerge pink in spring, maturing to a mosaic of cream, pink, and green, providing a spectacular display, particularly effective in contrasting planting schemes. It typically grows 4-6 feet tall and wide but can be pruned to maintain a smaller size, making it a versatile option for many garden spaces.

Originating from Japan, 'Hakuro-nishiki' thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a full sun to partial shade environment. While it is highly adaptable to different soil types, it performs best in acidic to neutral soils. Regular watering is essential, particularly in dry conditions, to maintain its lush appearance.

This Salix variety exhibits fast growth and requires regular pruning to encourage bushiness and to manage its size, making it an excellent choice for hedges or screens. The branches are flexible and are often used in basket weaving. Additionally, catkins appear before the leaves in early spring, adding to its ornamental value. It’s especially attractive to those desiring a unique, colorful, and easily manageable addition to their landscapes.

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.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue' is a striking and unique evergreen shrub that hails from New Zealand. Its botanical name, Pittosporum tenuifolium, refers to its slender, fine foliage, and 'Wrinkled Blue' aptly describes the distinctive features of this particular cultivar.

This ornamental shrub typically reaches a height of 2 to 4 meters, forming an attractive, compact, and rounded shape. The real charm of 'Wrinkled Blue' lies in its leaves, which are indeed the highlight of the plant. The foliage is characterized by its intriguingly wavy and deeply wrinkled texture, which gives it a distinctive and eye-catching appearance. The leaves are a rich blue-green colour, creating a beautiful contrast against other plants in the garden.

In late spring to early summer, 'Wrinkled Blue' produces small, inconspicuous, dark purple to black flowers that emit a sweet fragrance. While these blooms may not be the primary attraction of the plant, they add a subtle charm and can be mildly fragrant.

One of the remarkable qualities of Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Wrinkled Blue' is its adaptability to various garden conditions. It thrives in well-drained soil and can tolerate both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for gardeners. Additionally, it's known for its resistance to coastal conditions, making it a suitable option for gardens near the sea.

This cultivar's versatility extends to its use in landscaping. 'Wrinkled Blue' is excellent as a specimen plant, providing a unique focal point in the garden. It can also be used for hedging, as its dense foliage creates an effective screen or boundary. The shrub is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape and remove any dead or damaged growth.

Azalea japonica ‘Blue Danube’ is an excellent choice for many gardens, particularly where acidic soil conditions can be provided. This compact, evergreen shrub offers year-round structure with its neat, dark green foliage, making it valuable even outside its flowering season. In late spring, it produces a striking display of rich violet-blue blooms that add vibrant colour to borders, woodland-style plantings, or container arrangements.

It thrives best in partial shade, where it is protected from harsh midday sun and cold, drying winds. A position beneath light tree cover or on a north- or east-facing aspect is ideal. The plant prefers moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil and benefits from regular mulching with organic matter such as leaf mould or bark to retain moisture and maintain acidity.

‘Blue Danube’ is particularly suited to smaller gardens due to its compact habit, typically reaching around 60–90 cm in height and spread. It works well in mixed shrub borders, rock gardens, or as part of an ericaceous planting scheme alongside rhododendrons and camellias, providing reliable seasonal interest with relatively low maintenance requirements.