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Malus 'Evereste' is an upright, deciduous tree with broad-pyramidal, half-open crown, and slightly lobed, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Masses of large, pure white flowers open from scarlet buds and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by the abundance of orange-red fruits that remain hanging on bare branches in winter. Attractive to bees and birds. Malus 'Evereste' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Very resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus 'Evereste', with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, white flowers and orange-red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers and patio and roof gardens.

Cordyline Torbay Dazzler is a striking, evergreen architectural plant known for its bold, sword-like foliage. Its long, arching leaves are vibrant green with creamy-yellow margins, creating a dazzling contrast that adds a tropical feel to any garden. Reaching up to 2.5 meters in height, it forms a striking focal point in beds, borders, or containers. This variety thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil, making it suitable for coastal and urban gardens. It is relatively low-maintenance, drought-tolerant once established, and can withstand mild frosts. In summer, mature plants may produce delicate, fragrant white flowers on tall stems. Ideal for contemporary gardens, it adds height, texture, and year-round interest with minimal care required.

Malus tschnoskii is a medium-sized, ornamental, deciduous tree with narrowly upright habit and pyramidal to ovoid, half-open crown. Its green foliage has exceptionally beautiful autumn colours, ranging from yellow and orange to purple and copper red. When leaves emerge, they are silvery–green, almost white, when fully grown, green and light grey beneath. Small, white flowers and yellowish fruits are less attractive than on other ornamental apples. Chonosuki Crab is not a demanding plant. It grows well in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, but prefers moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost, wind and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require pruning. Unfortunately, sensitive to some diseases. Malus tschnoskii, with its stunning foliage, is a great ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Great as a street tree in urban and industrial areas, especially since the fruit may be sparse.

Catalpa bignonioides, commonly known as Southern Catalpa or Indian Bean Tree, is a deciduous tree that is native to the southeastern United States. It is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, which also includes other notable ornamental trees such as Jacaranda and Trumpet Creeper. Southern Catalpa trees typically grow up to 50 feet tall and have a broad, spreading crown. They have large, heart-shaped leaves that can reach up to 12 inches in length and produce fragrant, white or yellowish-white flowers in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by long, slender seed pods that can reach up to 18 inches in length and contain numerous small seeds. Catalpa bignonioides is known for its attractive, distinctive appearance and is commonly used as an ornamental tree in landscaping. It is also valued for its shade-providing qualities and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Southern Catalpa is a hardy tree that is relatively easy to grow and maintain. It prefers well-draining soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can even withstand periods of drought. However, it is vulnerable to some pests and diseases, including catalpa sphinx moth and Verticillium wilt.

Pinus monticola 'Ammerland' is a cultivar of the western white pine, a large evergreen tree native to the western United States. 'Ammerland' is a slow-growing, narrow, upright cultivar that is highly valued for its ornamental qualities. The tree typically reaches a height of 10-12 feet and a spread of 4-5 feet at maturity.

One of the most striking features of this cultivar is its foliage. The needles are long, slender, and bluish-green in color, giving the tree a soft, wispy appearance. The needles are arranged in bundles of five, and the overall effect is a dense, feathery texture. The bark of the 'Ammerland' cultivar is also attractive, with a grayish-brown color that is smooth and relatively free of knots or other blemishes.

'Ammerland' is a hardy cultivar that is well-suited to a variety of growing conditions. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, but can also tolerate partial shade and some moisture. The tree is also resistant to many common pests and diseases, making it a relatively low-maintenance option for landscapers and homeowners.

In addition to its ornamental qualities, 'Ammerland' is also prized for its lumber. The western white pine is known for its straight, fine-grained wood, which is used for a variety of applications, including furniture, flooring, and paneling. While 'Ammerland' may not be as productive as other cultivars in terms of lumber yield, its slow growth and narrow form make it an attractive option for timber harvesting.

Overall, Pinus monticola 'Ammerland' is a beautiful and versatile cultivar that is well-suited to a variety of landscapes and growing conditions. Whether used as a specimen tree or for its valuable lumber, this cultivar is sure to make a striking and valuable addition to any outdoor space.

Cordyline australis Peko, also commonly known as Peko, is an iconic evergreen plant that is commonly found in outdoor gardens and landscapes. This striking plant is native to New Zealand and is known for its tall and slender stem, that can grow up to 3-5 meters in height, topped with a large cluster of long, sword-shaped leaves.

The leaves of Cordyline australis Peko are the signature feature of this plant, with their rich purple-burgundy hue and a distinctive, wavy texture that creates a stunning visual display. The leaves are around 60cm long and are perfect for adding interest to any garden, either on their own or as part of a mixed planting scheme.

Cordyline australis Peko is a hardy plant that is tolerant of a range of growing conditions. While it prefers a sunny location, it will also thrive in partial shade, making it a versatile choice for any garden. It is also a low maintenance plant that does not require frequent watering or pruning.

In addition to its ornamental value, Cordyline australis Peko also has a range of medicinal uses. The plant is believed to have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, and has been traditionally used to treat a range of ailments.

One important consideration when planting Cordyline australis Peko is that it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested, so it is important to keep pets away from the plant and avoid planting it in areas where pets may come into contact with it.

Overall, Cordyline australis Peko is a stunning addition to any garden, whether used as a focal point or as part of a mixed planting scheme. With its striking appearance and low-maintenance requirements, it is a plant that is sure to impress and delight gardeners and visitors alike.

Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' ¾ std is a large, rounded, compact, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with branches that are upright when young, and arching as the plant matures. Long, oval, pointed, rich green leaves are early to leaf and late to drop. Clusters of lovely, creamy-white flowers appear in spring and attracts bees. Flowers are followed by abundance of attractive, pea-sized, vivid red berries in autumn and winter, if not eaten by birds. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' ¾ std is very easy to grow. It thrives in fertile sandy loams, but can adopt to poor soils as long as they are well-drained. It doesn’t like marshy or waterlogged soils. It grows best in full sun and requires little maintenance. Once established, it is drought resistant. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' ¾ std, with its semi-evergreen leaves and long-lasting berries, can be a perfect accent plant in winter gardens. Great for shrub borders, banks and slopes, and informal hedges.

Dasylirion longissimum, commonly known as the Mexican Grass Tree, is a captivating evergreen succulent that brings a unique architectural flair to gardens and landscapes. Native to arid regions of Mexico, this striking plant features a dense rosette of fine, needle-like leaves that radiate elegantly from a stout, woody trunk. The leaves are dark green and have a smooth, spineless texture, creating a soft, fountain-like effect despite their rigid form.

This drought-tolerant species thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping, modern landscapes, and desert-themed gardens. In mature specimens, Dasylirion longissimum produces a dramatic, towering flower spike with small, cream-colored blooms, attracting pollinators. With its distinctive form, resilience, and low maintenance requirements, this plant offers year-round interest and a sculptural statement to any outdoor space.

A cloud olive tree, standing at 220-230 cm tall with 11 meticulously pruned cloud formations, is a captivating statement piece for any garden or landscape. The tree features a smooth, elegant stem that supports a series of rounded, cloud-like foliage clusters, creating a harmonious and sculptural appearance. The silver-green, evergreen leaves contrast beautifully with the tree's naturally textured bark, enhancing its Mediterranean charm. Each "cloud" is thoughtfully shaped, offering a sense of balance and tranquility. This topiary thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, demonstrating excellent drought tolerance once established. The cloud olive tree is perfect for adding a refined, zen-like quality to contemporary, formal, or Japanese-style gardens, offering year-round architectural interest and a serene aesthetic.

Ligustrum excelsum Superbum - is a small, evergreen tree with a great, rounded crown that retains its rounded shape if grown in full sun. Long, ovate, pointed, glossy, light-green leaves have attractive, greenish-yellow to creamy-yellow margins. Numerous clusters of scented, creamy-yellow flowers almost cover the leaves in summer and autumn, and are followed by small, black berries that remain on branches for a long time. Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum' - can thrive in wide range of soil types, except waterlogged. It prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but it can tolerate some shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. Tolerant of urban pollution and salty air. Low maintenance plant. In harsh winters, it may lose its leaves. Ligustrum excelsum Superbum – is a tough tree, perfect for restricted spaces as it can be planted very close to buildings, therefore, suitable for a street tree. Great for informal hedges and screens, or as an accent plant.

Pinus mugo 'Grune Welle' is a dwarf, dense, compact, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen shrub with a flat, irregular shape and double, short, dark green needles, and small, inconspicuous cones. Pinus mugo 'Grune Welle' is not fussy about the soil type and can grow well in any type of soil, loamy, sandy, clay or chalky, as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought and heat, adaptable to coastal conditions. Extremely resistant to frost and can withstand wind, therefore, suitable for exposed positions. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf Mountain Pine 'Grune Welle' is a cute, resilient, evergreen shrub looking great in rock and gravel gardens. Perfect for coastal areas but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens. Lovely when grafted on a small trunk.

Pinus mugo 'March', commonly known as dwarf mountain pine, is a particularly hardy conifer, prized for its dense, lush needle-like foliage and compact, mounding growth habit. This variety of mountain pine achieves an ultimate height of approximately 1-1.2 metres, making it perfectly suited for smaller garden spaces and rockeries. Its vibrant green needles maintain their appeal throughout the year, offering a burst of colour even during the winter months.

Adaptable to a wide range of climates, Pinus mugo 'March' is suited to UK conditions and thrives in RHS Hardiness Ratings of H7, indicating it can withstand harsh winter temperatures. It favours well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardening. Its robust nature and low maintenance needs also make it ideal for urban gardens.

Frequently utilised in landscape designs as a foundational plant, border shrub, or part of a conifer collection, its sturdy form and evergreen characteristics provide ongoing interest and structure to any garden.

Malus domestica 'Fiesta' is a medium-sized, upright to spreading, heavy-cropping, deciduous, dessert apple tree with ovate, toothed, grey-green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Pale pink flowers fade to white, bloom in spring, and are followed by heavy crops of red-flushed, yellow-orange apples ready for harvesting in September. The apples are rich in flavour, juicy, sweet and crisp. Malus domestica 'Fiesta' grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Partially self-fertile, it requires another pollinator planted near-by. It needs regular pruning and thinning. Apple 'Fiesta' is a popular dessert apple. The tree is ornamental and suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. It’s a reliable and heavy cropper. The apples can be eaten fresh, but are also used for culinary purposes. Since very juicy, they are perfect for making apple juice.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is an upright, compact, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate, deeply lobed, dark green leaves, flushed pink and then bronze-green in spring, vibrant red in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by red, winged seed pods in summer. Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes partial shade and best leaf colour is achieved in partial shade, but it tolerates full sun. Excessive exposure and lack of soil moisture can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Japanese maple 'Jerre Schwartz' is a great ornamental tree suitable for informal, cottage, rock and gravel, and urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant. It is great for growing in containers.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' is a golden variant of the popular Leyland Cypress. It’s a large, vigorous, fast-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree with narrowly upright habit and open, horizontal branches covered with bright-yellow tipped lime-green leaves.

Cuprocyparis leylandii thrives on a variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun. It is resilient to frost, urban pollution and spray salt, therefore, suitable for growing in cities and in coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free.

Cuprocyparis leylandii 'Gold Rider' is one of the best golden conifers. Its beautiful colour does not fade or turn brown during winter but remains bright and fresh. Perfect for formal garden hedges. Very popular among gardeners because of its dense and fast-growing habit. Ideal for noise reduction, wind protection and for creating beautiful privacy screens. It can also be a nice specimen plant, but it must be regularly trimmed not to outgrow its space in small landscapes.

James Grieve Apple is a hardy, deciduous tree suitable for cold climate zones. It is best grown in northerly areas with cold winters, moderate summer temperatures, and medium to high humidity. It’s an old apple variety, raised in 1893. in Edinburgh, Scotland, by James Grieve from pollination of Cox’s Orange Pippin and most likely Pott’s Seedling apple. Generally, a resilient plant, it needs some protection from harsh winds. It’s a good polliniser for other apples. It cannot be found in supermarkets because it is sensitive to pressure and easily bruised and cannot sustain supermarket handling.

James Grieve apples are medium to large, yellow-green, speckled and striped orange-red, with creamy, refreshing and very juicy flesh. At the beginning of season, it is sharp and perfect for cooking, retaining its shape when cooked. After a few weeks, it becomes milder and sweeter, like a firm pear in texture.

Root stock MM106 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock commonly used for apple trees. It offers a moderate growth rate, producing trees 10-15 feet tall when mature. Suitable for medium-sized gardens, MM106 ensures good fruit yield and adaptability to various soils. It's resistant to woolly apple aphid and moderately resistant to crown rot. Ideal for bush, cordons, and espalier forms. Ensure proper staking in early years.

A deciduous, early-flowering large shrub or small tree with a dome-shaped crown. In spring, before the leaves emerge, clusters of mildly fragrant, star-shaped, white flowers appear. They are followed by small, edible, red to dark red, berry-like fruits in summer. The leaves are oval, toothed, dark green in summer and yellow, orange and red in autumn. Elegant growth habit makes it attractive even in winter. Amelanchier Canadensis is easily grown. It prefers moist, well-drained acidic soils, but it tolerates most soil types and both wet and dry locations. For best autumn colours and berry production, it should be planted in full sun. Very resilient, usually pest-free and disease-free. This attractive tree is perfect as a specimen plant, suitable for hedges, great for banks and slopes. It is especially nice when planted around ponds, lakes, and streams. It doesn’t mind marshy ground. It can also be used for erosion control.

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.

Laurus nobilis, or Bay Laurel, is a dense, compact, slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree of pyramidal habit, dark grey bark, and aromatic, narrowly ovate, leathery, dark green leaves used in cooking, especially in French and Mediterranean cuisine. Clusters of small, yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by glossy, dark purple, berry-like drupes. Bay Laurel can grow in a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, but thrives in fertile, moist, and well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but doesn’t mind partial shade. It is tolerant of salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. In colder climates, it needs to be grown in containers and brought inside during the winter. Laurus nobilis is a wonderful, long-lived shrub, perfect as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers, great as a topiary, and excellent for hedges and screens. Essential for herb garden.

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.