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Prunus domestica 'Reine Claude Dorée', also known as the Golden Greengage, is a deciduous fruit tree trained here as a half standard, giving it a clear stem with a rounded, well-proportioned crown suited to smaller gardens and orchards. In spring it produces an abundance of white blossom before the leaves fully emerge, creating a striking display and providing an early source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects. The blossom is followed by mid-green foliage that provides cover and shelter for garden wildlife through summer. By late summer to early autumn, the tree bears round, golden-yellow greengage fruits with a sweet, honeyed flavour, ideal for eating fresh or using in cooking and preserves. Fallen fruit can also benefit birds and insects later in the season. This variety prefers a warm, sheltered, sunny position and performs best in fertile, well-drained soil, making it a reliable choice for home orchards or productive garden borders. As a half standard, it offers a manageable size while still producing a generous harvest, combining ornamental spring interest with valuable seasonal fruiting, making it a versatile and rewarding addition to gardens seeking both beauty and productivity.

The 'Stella' cherry is a highly popular, self-fertile sweet cherry variety, renowned for its adaptability to various soil types and climates, making it a favorable choice for a range of environments. A half-standard 'Stella' denotes a specific tree form, with a clear stem/trunk beneath a bushy, well-branched crown, typically reaching heights of about 10-15 feet.

Originating from Canada, the 'Stella' cherry tree produces luscious, dark-red to almost black, heart-shaped fruits, known for their succulent, sweet, and rich flavor, making them excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. The fruits generally mature around mid-summer, attracting gardeners keen on early harvests.

Apart from its culinary virtues, 'Stella' serves an ornamental purpose, exhibiting beautiful white blossoms in spring that are a feast to the eyes, contributing to the aesthetic value of gardens. This cherry variety is particularly suitable for smaller gardens or limited spaces due to its compact growth habit.

Being self-fertile means 'Stella' does not require another tree for pollination, which simplifies orchard management and enhances its appeal for home gardeners. However, planting it with other varieties can potentially improve fruit yield and quality. Care considerations include regular watering, pruning, and monitoring for pests and diseases.

Wild Cherry is a deciduous tree, supplied here as a feathered specimen with lateral branches growing right down the stem to give a full, well-clothed structure from an early stage. The foliage is broadly oval, mid to dark green, turning to shades of orange, red and yellow in autumn before leaf fall. In spring the tree produces an abundance of white five-petalled flowers, borne in clusters along the branches, giving a striking display before the leaves fully emerge. These are followed in summer by small dark red to black cherries, adding further seasonal interest as they ripen. The blossom provides an early and valuable source of nectar and pollen for bees and other pollinating insects, while the cherries that follow are attractive to birds and other wildlife, supporting a wider food chain through the year. The tree also contributes to overall biodiversity within a garden or landscape setting by offering both flowering and fruiting resources. Wild Cherry is a versatile tree suited to a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, and performs well in open, sunny positions. Its strong seasonal changes make it a useful specimen tree for year-round interest, from spring blossom through to autumn colour.

Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a vigorous evergreen shrub, valued for its dense, bushy growth habit and large, glossy dark green leaves that are broad and rounded in shape. The substantial foliage provides year-round structure and forms an effective screen or barrier when grown as a hedge or specimen shrub, maintaining full coverage from ground level upwards. In spring, the shrub produces upright spikes of small, creamy-white flowers with a mildly fragrant scent, adding seasonal interest against the dark foliage. These are followed by small, cherry-like fruits that ripen from red to black through summer and into autumn. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds later in the season. The dense evergreen structure also offers valuable shelter and nesting sites for birds throughout the year. This shrub tolerates a wide range of conditions, including shade, making it a practical choice for planting beneath trees or in north-facing positions where other plants may struggle. It is also tolerant of most soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both exposed and sheltered sites. Its resilience and rapid growth make it particularly useful for hedging, screening, or filling larger spaces within a garden setting.

Prunus ‘Fragrant Cloud’ is a medium-sized, vase-shaped, deciduous flowering cherry tree of spreading habit with dark green leaves, emerging bronze, and turning vivid orange and red in autumn. Large, extremely fragrant, semi-double, white to pale pink flowers bloom in spring. Prunus ‘Fragrant Cloud’ prefers moderately fertile, moist, and well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It doesn’t like too wet, shallow, and chalky soils. It thrives in full sun, but needs to be sheltered. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Cherry 'Shizuka' is a lovely decorative cherry tree, grown for its fragrant, pink flowers and beautiful autumn foliage. It’s a tough tree, tolerant of air pollution, therefore, excellent for urban conditions. Great as a specimen tree in cottage and informal gardens. Lovely when planted in groups and suitable for growing in containers.

Punica granatum, commonly known as pomegranate, is a small deciduous tree or shrub that belongs to the family Lythraceae. Native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, the pomegranate is widely cultivated for its fruit, ornamental value, and medicinal properties. The tree grows up to 5-8 meters tall and has glossy, dark green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It produces beautiful red-orange flowers that bloom in summer and are followed by the fruit in autumn.

The fruit of the pomegranate is a round or slightly hexagonal berry, about the size of an apple or grapefruit. The leathery skin of the fruit is thick and inedible, but it contains hundreds of edible arils or seeds, each surrounded by a juicy, ruby-red pulp. The seeds are packed with nutrients and antioxidants and are said to have numerous health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Pomegranate is commonly used in cooking, juices, smoothies, and salads, and it adds a sweet-tart flavor and vibrant color to any dish. Overall, Punica granatum is a versatile and attractive tree that would make a great addition to any garden or landscape, both for its ornamental value and its delicious fruit.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Cherry Laurel is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves that are broad and rounded in shape, giving the foliage a particularly bold and lush appearance. It forms a dense, bushy habit, making it a popular choice for hedging, screening and boundary planting where year-round coverage and privacy are required. The plant responds well to clipping, maintaining a compact and uniform structure even when trimmed regularly. In spring, small white flowers are produced in upright spikes, adding a seasonal contrast against the dark foliage. These are followed later in the year by small black cherry-like fruits, which appear once the flowers have faded. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen growth provides shelter and nesting opportunities for birds throughout the year. The berries produced later in the season can also provide a food source for wildlife. This shrub tolerates a wide range of growing conditions, including shade, and is well suited to most soil types, including clay and loamy soils. It is a reliable choice for creating a substantial, low-maintenance evergreen hedge or backdrop planting in a variety of garden settings.

The Prunus 'First Blush' is an ornamental cherry tree, admired for its stunning springtime display of delicate pink flowers. This compact deciduous tree typically reaches a height and spread of around 4 to 6 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens and spaces. Its upright, vase-like shape adds a graceful structure to the landscape, while its elegant branches create a soft, airy canopy.

In early spring, Prunus 'First Blush' comes to life with a profusion of pale pink blossoms. These flowers, initially deep pink in bud, open to reveal soft, blush-pink petals, creating a delightful contrast against the tree’s emerging bright green foliage. The flowers are small but numerous, covering the tree in a cloud of colour, which attracts pollinators such as bees. As the blossoms fade, they give way to simple, ovate leaves that turn to warm shades of yellow and orange in autumn, offering seasonal interest beyond its spring show.

This tree is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in a variety of soil types, as long as the soil is well-drained. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded location, where it can receive adequate light to produce its best display of flowers. The Prunus 'First Blush' is also reasonably hardy and can tolerate cold weather, making it well-suited to the UK climate.

A delightful feature tree, Prunus 'First Blush' adds both beauty and structure to any garden, creating a focal point with its changing seasonal colours and delicate springtime flowers.

Cherry Laurel 'Rotundifolia' is a vigorous, evergreen shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves that are broad and rounded, giving the plant a bold, leathery appearance year-round. It forms a dense, robust shape, making it a popular choice for hedging, screening and boundary planting where quick coverage and privacy are required. Its thick foliage provides strong structure throughout the year, retaining its colour and density even in winter months. In spring, the shrub produces upright spikes of small, creamy-white flowers that stand out attractively against the dark foliage, adding seasonal interest to an otherwise foliage-focused plant. These flowers are followed by small, cherry-like fruits that ripen to a dark red or black colour later in the year. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen growth offers shelter and nesting opportunities for birds throughout the year. The fruits can also provide a food source for various birds once ripened. This cultivar is particularly well-suited to forming hedges or screens in a range of soil types, including clay, and tolerates both sun and shade, making it a versatile option for many garden settings, including areas with poor light or exposed boundaries.

Punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate, is an attractive deciduous shrub or small tree that brings ornamental beauty and edible interest to the garden. It is especially suited to warm, sunny, sheltered positions where it can enjoy plenty of light and heat. In the UK, it performs best against a south-facing wall, in a courtyard, or in a conservatory-style setting where extra warmth encourages flowering and fruiting.

The plant produces glossy green leaves, vibrant orange-red flowers in summer, and distinctive round fruits in favourable seasons. Even when fruit does not fully ripen, the flowers alone make it highly worthwhile as a decorative feature. Its naturally elegant branching habit also adds winter structure after leaf fall.

Punica granatum is drought tolerant once established, making it a good choice for low-maintenance or Mediterranean-style gardens. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from protection from harsh winter winds and severe frost, especially when young. It can also be grown successfully in large patio containers, allowing it to be moved to shelter in colder weather.

Ideal for feature planting, patios, walled gardens, or exotic planting schemes, pomegranate offers beauty, resilience, and the added reward of unusual homegrown fruit.

Sunset apple is a heavy-cropping garden apple with upright, compact habit and attractive pale pink flowers that bloom in March. They are followed by small, round to ovate, golden-yellow and green fruit with red and orange striping. A white to ivory flesh is crisp, firm and fine-grained, sometimes tinged with green. It has sweet, sharp, aromatic flavour. Sunset Apple was bred in approximately 1918 by G. C. Addy at Ightham, Kent. One of the parent varieties is Cox’s Orange Pippin Apple. Sunset Apple was meant to be similar to it, but easier to grow. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, cold and frost resistant, therefore, suitable for growing even in northern parts of Europe. Doesn’t need a pollinating partner because it is self-fertile. It is not commercially grown because of its small size. Sunset apples are crispy and juicy, great for eating or cooking. When cooked, they retain their shape.

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.

The Strawberry Tree is an evergreen tree trained here as a half standard, giving it a clear stem with a rounded head of foliage. The leaves are dark green, glossy and leathery, providing year-round structure and interest in the garden. This tree offers attractive features across multiple seasons. In autumn, it produces small, white, urn-shaped flowers that hang in clusters, appearing at the same time as the previous year's fruit ripens to a strawberry-like red, creating a striking contrast against the dark foliage. The rough, reddish-brown bark also adds textural interest throughout the year. The flowers are a valuable source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects at a time of year when other nectar sources are becoming scarce, making it a useful addition for supporting late-season pollinators. The fruit, while edible, is also enjoyed by birds and other wildlife, adding a further biodiversity benefit to the garden. This tree is well suited to coastal gardens, being tolerant of salt-laden winds, and performs well in a range of soil types provided drainage is reasonable. It is a versatile specimen tree suitable for smaller gardens due to its manageable size as a half standard.

Prunus 'Okame', Taiwan Cherry 'Okame', is a small, deciduous tree of upright, vase-shaped habit, but becomes more rounded as it matures. Simple, ovate, green leaves turn bronze-red and orange in autumn. Mildly scented, 5-petal, rosy-pink flowers with red calyces bloom in profusion in early spring on bare branches before the leaves emerge, creating a beautiful display. Attractive to birds and bees. Prunus 'Okame' grows best in moderately fertile, moist, and well-drained soil, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is resistant to heat and cold. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. May suffer from a large number of pests and diseases. Cherry 'Okame' is a beautiful ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Stunning as a specimen plant or planted in small groups. Great choice for public areas, streets or parks.

Prunus dulics, or Sweet Almond, is a large, dense, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small, rounded tree of upright, spreading habit, twisted, fissured trunk, and oblong, toothed, green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Fragrant, 5-petal, light pink to white flowers bloom in spring, before the leaves emerge, and are followed by velvety green fruit containing edible nuts. Prunus dulics is best grown in deep, fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is adaptable to sandy soils, but doesn’t like heavy clays. It thrives in hot, dry locations with low humidity and mild winters. Frost may damage the flower buds. The plant is self-fertile, but two or more cultivars are needed for best cross pollination. Sweet Almond is an attractive ornamental flowering shrub or tree but is mostly grown for its nuts. Almond nuts are used raw or fresh, in cooking, baking, and a variety of products such as candies, oils, etc. Commercially grown.

Prunus avium 'Stella' is a medium-sized, pyramidal cherry tree with oval, serrated, dark green leaves, and abundance of fragrant, white flowers blooming in spring. A large crop of tasty, heart-shaped, dark red cherries, is ready for harvesting in summer. Self-fertile tree that can be a good pollinator for other cherry varieties. The cherries have sweet and rich flavour. Cherry ‘Stella’ grows best in average, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun. Doesn’t tolerate too wet or waterlogged soils. It is resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. A self-pollinating variety that can be a good pollinator for other cherry varieties. Prunus avium 'Stella' is primarily grown for the fruit crop, not for ornamental value, but is a beautiful, small tree, perfect for any small garden. Great for beds and borders and wall-side borders. Needs occasional spraying with fungicides and pesticides.

Gisela rootstock is renowned for cherry trees due to its dwarfing ability, promoting smaller, more manageable tree sizes. It encourages early fruit production, higher yields, and enhanced fruit quality. Suited to diverse soil types, Gisela is resistance-prone, reducing susceptibility to certain diseases, making it favorable for optimizing cherry cultivation.

Pomegranate is a deciduous fruit tree, grown here as a multistem specimen with several trunks rising from the base to form an open, spreading habit. The foliage is glossy and narrow, emerging with a bronze tint in spring before maturing to mid-green, then turning yellow in autumn before leaf fall. In early summer, the tree bears striking funnel-shaped flowers in vivid orange-red, with crumpled, tissue-like petals set against the glossy leaves. These are followed in autumn by rounded fruits that ripen to a deep red or orange-red skin, splitting when fully mature to reveal clusters of juicy, jewel-like seeds. The combination of bright flowers in summer and colourful fruit in autumn gives the tree interest across two seasons. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making this a useful addition to a wildlife-friendly garden. Pomegranate thrives best in a warm, sheltered, sunny position, making it well suited to south-facing walls or sheltered courtyards, and it performs well in free-draining soils. Its multistem form adds structural character to a planting scheme, working well as a feature tree in a border or large container, combining ornamental appeal with edible fruit production.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' is a vigorous, narrowly upright, pyramidal, deciduous tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and lovely, white flowers in early spring. It bears good, regular crops of tasty, red-flushed, yellow-brown pears in autumn. The fruit has excellent flavour and very melting flesh. Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' can grow in a wide range of soils, loamy, sandy and calcerous, but thrives in fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny, sheltered positions and the fruit is best when grown in full sun. Resistant to frost but since it is an early bloomer, flower buds may be damaged by late frosts. It can withstand wind. It should be grown with a pollination partner for a reliable crop. Low maintenance plant. Pear 'Beurré Hardy' is a popular French dessert pear. It is great for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for wall-side borders and growing in containers. Since it is wind resistant, it can be grown in coastal areas.

Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ is a highly distinctive and sought-after Japanese maple known for its luminous, rounded foliage and exceptional seasonal colour changes. In spring, the broad, palmate leaves emerge in warm shades of apricot, soft orange, and golden yellow, often flushed with coral or red tones. As the season progresses, the foliage deepens to rich golden-green, retaining a gentle glow that stands out in shaded or partially shaded garden areas. In autumn, the tree becomes particularly spectacular, transforming into vibrant shades of fiery orange, red, and amber.

This cultivar has a broadly upright, spreading habit, making it well suited to small and medium-sized gardens where a focal point is desired. It works beautifully as a specimen tree in lawns, woodland gardens, or mixed borders, and also performs well in large containers on patios or terraces where its colour and form can be appreciated up close.

‘Autumn Moon’ prefers moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil and thrives in a sheltered position out of strong winds. Dappled shade or morning sun with afternoon protection helps preserve its delicate leaf colouring. Low maintenance once established, it requires only minimal pruning. Its unique foliage and glowing seasonal palette make Acer shirasawanum ‘Autumn Moon’ a truly exceptional garden feature.

The Gage Old Greengage on Myrobalan rootstock is a distinguished fruit tree revered for its production of exquisite, sweet, and flavourful plums. This tree, when paired with Myrobalan rootstock, exhibits admirable hardiness and disease resistance, making it an enduring favorite amongst gardeners and orchard owners. Myrobalan 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 Myrobalan 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 Myrobalan 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.