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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is a large, deciduous tree with neat, pyramidal, semi-opened crown and smooth, grey bark, not fissured and corky as the species. Its deeply-lobed, maple-like leaves are glossy green and turn golden-yellow, orange, and scarlet red, then burgundy and deep purple, in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers are followed by interesting, hard, spiny, rounded, capsules, gum balls, that remain on branches throughout winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std is an adaptable to various conditions, but prefers nutrient-rich, fertile, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils, in full sun. It is very resilient, tolerant of drought, heat, salt, urban pollution, even flooding. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' Std, with its beautiful autumn foliage, is a stunning ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or a shade tree in large informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is suitable for streets and urban areas but fruit litter may become a problem.

Photinia fraseri 'Carre Rouge' is a popular evergreen shrub that is commonly grown for its vibrant red foliage. This cultivar is a hybrid of Photinia glabra and Photinia serratifolia, and it is known for its compact growth habit and stunning appearance.

The leaves of 'Carre Rouge' are a glossy dark green color when they first emerge, but as they mature, they turn to a bright red shade that is especially striking in the spring and summer. In the fall and winter, the leaves may take on a deeper burgundy color. The foliage of this cultivar is also slightly smaller and more rounded than the leaves of other Photinia varieties.

In addition to its attractive foliage, Photinia fraseri 'Carre Rouge' produces small white flowers in the spring, followed by red berries that add to its ornamental appeal. This shrub is relatively low maintenance and can be grown in a variety of settings, including as a hedge, specimen plant, or in a mixed border.

Overall, Photinia fraseri 'Carre Rouge' is a beautiful and versatile shrub that is sure to add color and interest to any garden or landscape.

Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a small, long-blooming, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree with an upright, spreading to rounded habit, and deep green leaves, turning golden and bronze in autumn. Lovely, semi-double, rosy-pink flowers fade to soft pink and open from dark pink buds, blooming intermittently from November to March. Pea-sized, black fruits ripe in summer and attract birds. Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a naturally occurring hybrid, native to Japan, longer-lived than other ornamental cherries. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is very tolerant of summer heat and winter cold, as well as urban pollution and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. Winter-flowering Cherry 'Autumnalis Rosea' creates a wonderful display all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or lawn tree in informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Ideal for urban conditions. Suitable for growing in containers.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a compact, rounded, densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree, with star-shaped, five-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves, yellow to deep burgundy in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, spikey, rounded capsules that persist throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' prefers fertile and semi-fertile, loamy, lime-free, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Moderately tolerant of sea salt and pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' is a highly ornamental, small tree with beautiful autumn foliage. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant, shade tree or street tree. Ideal for patios because of its small size. Fruit can create litter.