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Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 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, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a vigorous, dense, vase-shaped, upright, evergreen shrub with oval, leathery, variegated foliage - grayish dark-green leaves with silvery undersides and irregular golden-yellow margins. Small, fragrant, tubular, creamy-white flowers bloom in autumn and are followed by cherry-like, edible fruits.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' can grow in almost any type of soil, but it prefers average, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can withstand frost, but its shallow roots need to be protected with mulch. It doesn’t like wet conditions. It is tolerant of dry conditions and coastal winds. Fast growing and vigorous. Almost maintenance-free. May become chlorotic on shallow chalky soils.

Elaeagnus x submacrophylla 'Viveleg' is a nice, variegated variety of Silverberry. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or for banks and slopes. Great for informal, cottage, coastal, and wildlife gardens.

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.

Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Golden Dragon’ is a striking and highly ornamental deciduous climber, prized for its luminous foliage and elegant floral display. A cultivated form of the Japanese silky wisteria, it combines the classic charm of wisteria with the added interest of golden-yellow leaves, making it an exceptional choice for decorative garden structures.

In spring, ‘Golden Dragon’ emerges with fresh foliage in vivid shades of yellow, often flushed with light green. This bright colouring persists into early summer, particularly in full sun, before gradually softening to a more lime-green tone as the season progresses. The leaves are pinnate, typically composed of 9–13 smooth, oval leaflets, creating a graceful, cascading effect when trained over pergolas, arches, or walls.

Flowering occurs in late spring to early summer, usually in May or June. Short, compact racemes of pea-like flowers are produced, typically 10–15 cm long. The blooms are a delicate violet-blue to lilac, often with a pale yellow or white marking, and are richly fragrant. Although the flower clusters are shorter than those of Chinese wisteria, they are produced in abundance and stand out beautifully against the golden foliage.

‘Golden Dragon’ is a twining climber with a moderate growth rate, generally reaching 6–8 metres when mature. It requires sturdy support and benefits from regular pruning to encourage flowering and maintain shape. Like other wisterias, it flowers best when grown in full sun and in fertile, well-drained soil.

Hardy throughout most of the UK, Wisteria brachybotrys ‘Golden Dragon’ is well suited to gardens seeking strong visual impact. Its combination of scented flowers, unusual foliage colour, and elegant habit makes it a distinctive and rewarding plant for both traditional and contemporary settings.