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Photinia x fraseri Robusta is an ornamental, fast-growing, rounded, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree with large, finely serrated, glossy, oval leaves – crimson to copper when young, dark green when mature. Small, inconspicuous, white flowers in dome-shaped clusters bloom in spring and are followed by red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri Robusta grows best in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and compact. Once established, it is resistant of frost, drought, heat and urban pollution. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Photinia x fraseri Robusta is great as an accent plant, but perfect for tall hedges and screens which are useful for noise reduction or wind protection in cottage and urban gardens.

Nyssa sylvatica is a medium-sized, slow-growing, deciduous tree with elegant, horizontal branches forming rounded to pyramidal crown. Its glossy, dark green leaves turn beautiful orange, scarlet and purple in autumn. Flowers are inconspicuous, small, greenish, and grow in clusters on female plants, and in dense flower-heads on male plants. Oval, long fruits appear in autumn and are dark blue when they mature. Nyssa sylvatica is an adaptable tree. It grows well in various conditions, but prefers moist, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates poorly-drained soils and standing water, but it can also withstand some drought and dry soils. It needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. It doesn’t suffer from any serious insect or disease problems. Low maintenance plant. Nyssa sylvatica, with its spectacular autumn foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in informal, cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Great near ponds and streams and for foundation planting. Suitable for streets and parks.

Picea pungens 'Glauca Globosa', commonly known as Colorado blue spruce 'Glauca Globosa', is a compact, slow-growing evergreen conifer that is highly valued for its unique blue-green foliage and attractive, rounded form. It is a cultivar of the Colorado blue spruce, which is native to the Rocky Mountains in western North America. This dwarf cultivar typically grows to a height of only 3-5 feet and a spread of 5-7 feet, making it an excellent choice for small gardens, rockeries, and containers. The needles are short, stiff, and sharply pointed, with a powdery blue-green color that intensifies in the winter. The cones are small and inconspicuous, and they do not typically appear until the tree is several years old. 'Glauca Globosa' prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zones 2-7 and is highly tolerant of cold temperatures and harsh growing conditions. It requires little maintenance once established and is generally resistant to pests and diseases.

Ligustrum Lucidum 'Varigatum' 1/2 std is a small, evergreen tree with a great, rounded crown which 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 1/2 std 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 1/2 std 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.

Cornus alba 'Nightfall' is a deciduous shrub grown primarily for its striking winter stem colour. Through spring and summer the foliage is mid-green, turning to shades of red and purple in autumn before falling to reveal the deep blackish-red stems that give the cultivar its name. These stems provide strong colour and interest through the winter months, particularly effective when planted in groups or against a lighter background. The shrub forms a dense, upright and slightly arching structure, making it useful for informal hedging, borders or mass planting schemes. Small white flowers appear in late spring, followed by white to bluish-white berries in summer, though the plant is chiefly valued for its stem and autumn foliage colour rather than for its blooms. The flowers provide a source of nectar for pollinating insects, while the berries offer some food for birds later in the season. The dense branching habit also provides shelter for small wildlife. This variety tolerates a wide range of conditions, including damp or heavy clay soils, and performs well in moist or occasionally waterlogged ground. It is suitable for both sunny and partially shaded positions, making it a versatile choice for many garden situations.

Corylus avellana 'Twister' is an unusual, deciduous, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub, well-known for its stunning contorted and twisted branches that curl and spiral in all directions. Long, golden yellow catkins appear in late winter or early spring, before the foliage, and hang loosely from the branches like ornaments. The leaves are ovate, dark green in summer, yellow in autumn. Usually does not produce fruit.

Corylus avellana 'Twister' likes rich, moist but well-drained soils, but tolerates average garden soil. Heavy clays should be avoided. It thrives in full sun to part shade. Root suckers should be removed to maintain its appearance. Generally, pest-free. It can withstand frost and wind. Corylus avellana 'Twister', with its unusual appearance, makes a stunning specimen plant, especially in winter garden. It is a great choice for hedges and screens, shrub borders, patio edges, or along sidewalks. Perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers and growing on roof gardens.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Ball' is a small evergreen shrub with a unique, rounded growth habit that resembles a perfectly formed 30cm ball. The dense foliage of this cultivar is a striking silvery-grey color that contrasts beautifully with other plants in the garden.

The leaves of 'Silver Ball' are narrow and elongated, giving the shrub a delicate and graceful appearance. In late spring to early summer, small, inconspicuous brown flowers appear on the plant, which are followed by small, ornamental purple berries in autumn.

This variety is ideal for planting as a low hedge, in a container, or as a specimen plant. Its compact, ball-shaped form makes it an excellent choice for small gardens or for adding structure and texture to mixed borders. With its unique appearance and low maintenance requirements, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Ball' is a great addition to any garden.

Citrus sinensis 'Naranjo' is a beautiful evergreen citrus tree admired for its glossy deep green foliage, highly fragrant white blossom, and delicious sweet oranges. Bringing a Mediterranean feel to gardens, patios, and conservatories, this attractive tree provides year-round ornamental interest as flowers and ripening fruit often appear together on the plant. During spring and summer, the scented blossom attracts pollinators and fills sheltered outdoor spaces with a refreshing citrus fragrance.

Best grown in a sunny, sheltered position, Citrus sinensis ‘Naranjo’ thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from regular watering during warmer months. In the UK climate, it is commonly grown in containers so it can be moved into a greenhouse, conservatory, or frost-free area during winter. Its compact habit makes it particularly suitable for patios, terraces, courtyards, and smaller gardens.

As a mature specimen, the tree creates an elegant focal point with both ornamental and practical value. The vibrant orange fruit contrasts beautifully against the glossy foliage, adding colour and interest while also producing edible, home-grown citrus fruit.

Euonymous alatus is a large, dense, spreading deciduous shrub with oval, green leaves, that turn spectacularly scarlet-red in autumn. Tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are followed by highly ornamental purple and red fruits in autumn and throughout the winter. Bare winter branches are attractive because of their “corky” wings. Euonymous alatus can grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free. Attractive to birds. It can withstand severe pruning, and has a tendency to be invasive. Euonymous alatus is a stunning shrub with beautiful fiery red autumn foliage, hence the name Burning Bush. It is perfect as a specimen plant, great for informal hedges and screens, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Best-looking when planted against evergreens.

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, fast-growing shrub with a strong, upright habit, making it particularly effective as a screening plant or large hedge where quick coverage and privacy are required. In late spring, the shrub produces upright spikes of small, creamy-white flowers with a sweet fragrance, which stand out attractively against the dark foliage. These are followed in autumn by small, cherry-like fruits that ripen from red to black. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the dense evergreen growth provides valuable shelter and nesting opportunities for birds throughout the year. The fruits also offer a food source for birds in the autumn months. This cultivar is tolerant of a wide range of conditions, including shade, making it a reliable choice for difficult, low-light areas of the garden. It copes well with most soil types, including clay, and is suited to both exposed and sheltered positions, making it a versatile option for boundary planting, hedging, or as a specimen shrub.

Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen shrub with narrow, elegant dark green leaves that are notably smaller and finer than the species type, giving the foliage a more delicate, refined appearance. The leaves have a glossy finish and reddish stems provide a pleasing contrast against the foliage colour. This cultivar forms a dense, compact shrub, making it well suited to hedging and topiary work as well as informal screening. Its tighter growth habit and narrower leaves allow for a neater finish when clipped compared to the standard species. In late spring to early summer, small white flowers appear in slender, upright racemes, held above the foliage and offering a subtle scent. These are followed later in the year by small dark purple to black berries, provided the shrub is not clipped too hard before fruiting. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds through autumn and into winter. The dense evergreen structure also offers shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds throughout the year. This shrub tolerates a wide range of soil types, including clay, and performs well in both sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for many garden situations, including exposed or urban sites.

Prunus domestica ‘Old Green Gage’ is a small European plum tree with elliptic, serrated, bright green leaves, masses of white, 5-petal, flowers in mid-spring, and heavy crops of delicious, small, oval, yellow-green plums, exceptional for culinary purposes - canning, making jellies, or eating fresh. European Plum ‘Green Gage’ is an old variety and regarded as the one of the best flavoured plums. It is adaptable to different types of soils, but prefers fertile, loamy, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Flower buds may be damaged by early frosts. Low maintenance plant. Prunus domestica ‘Old Green Gage’ is a lovely fruiting tree with extremely tasty and juicy fruits. A great addition to any informal and cottage garden. Excellent for wall-side borders and informal hedges and screens. Primarily grown for its fruit. Great for culinary purposes, canning, making jellies, or eating fresh.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a compact, extremely fragrant, evergreen shrub with aromatic, slender, grey-green leaves and spikes of lovely, scented, small, tubular, blue-purple flowers. It’s a small cultivar, popular for its beautiful, long-lasting scent. It blooms twice, from late spring throughout the summer. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' thrives in neutral to alkaline, dry to medium moist, poor, light, sandy, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, and doesn’t like waterlogged soils, therefore, excellent drainage is essential. Perfect for dry climates.

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' is a lovely and popular plant with beautiful, strong, long-lasting fragrance and cute, lavender-coloured flowers. It is great for dry banks and slopes, flower beds and borders, garden edging, and for growing in containers. Stunning when planted in masses. It is perfect for Mediterranean-style gardens, rock and gravel, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Essential for herbal gardens. Very popular for dried arrangements.

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.

Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia' is an evergreen shrub with narrower, more elongated dark green leaves than the species type, giving a refined, slightly delicate appearance. The foliage is glossy and leathery, with reddish stems providing a subtle contrast throughout the year. This cultivar forms a dense, compact shrub, making it well suited to hedging and screening purposes as well as freestanding specimen planting. Its habit is naturally bushy and responds well to trimming, allowing it to be maintained at a range of heights and shapes. In late spring to early summer, it produces small white flowers held on slender racemes, adding seasonal interest against the dark foliage. These are followed by small dark purple to black berries later in the year, which persist into autumn. The flowers are attractive to pollinating insects, while the berries provide a food source for birds during the colder months. The dense evergreen growth also offers shelter and nesting opportunities for garden birds throughout the year. This shrub tolerates a range of soil types, including clay, and adapts well to both sun and partial shade. It is also reasonably tolerant of exposed and coastal conditions, making it a versatile choice for many garden situations.

Picea pungens 'Edith' is one of the finest blue conifers available, prized for its exceptionally bright silvery-blue needles and naturally elegant, pyramidal form. Originating as a selected cultivar of the Colorado Blue Spruce, it offers all the beauty of the species but with a more refined, consistent habit and a richer blue colour that is retained throughout the year.

Slow to moderate growing, 'Edith' typically reaches around 4–8 metres in height over many years, with a spread of 2–4 metres, making it an excellent choice for medium to large gardens where year-round structure is desired. Its dense branching creates a symmetrical silhouette without requiring regular pruning, making it a low-maintenance specimen tree.

The striking needles are stiff, sharply pointed and coated in a silvery wax, giving the tree its remarkable icy-blue appearance. This distinctive colouring contrasts beautifully with green foliage, flowering shrubs and autumn tones, making 'Edith' a superb focal point in both contemporary and traditional landscapes.

Hardy throughout the UK, Picea pungens 'Edith' performs best in full sun, where the blue foliage develops its most intense colour. It prefers moist but well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including chalk, loam and sandy soils, provided they are not waterlogged. Once established, it is reasonably drought tolerant and copes well with exposed positions, making it suitable for many parts of the country.

This handsome evergreen requires very little attention beyond occasional watering during prolonged dry periods while young. Its naturally neat shape means pruning is rarely necessary, and it is generally resistant to pests and diseases.

Whether planted as a striking standalone specimen, incorporated into a mixed conifer collection or used to provide year-round interest within a larger border, Picea pungens 'Edith' delivers outstanding colour, architectural form and dependable performance for generations

Yucca rigida ‘Blue Sentry’ is a striking and resilient architectural plant that adds bold form and distinctive color to a wide range of garden styles. Its upright, sword-like leaves display an attractive silvery blue tone, providing year-round interest and a strong contrast to green foliage plants. This cultivar remains relatively compact compared to larger yucca species, making it suitable for small to medium gardens where a sculptural focal point is desired.

‘Blue Sentry’ thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, performing exceptionally well in dry, arid, or low-water landscapes. Its excellent drought tolerance makes it an ideal choice for xeriscaping, gravel gardens, and contemporary designs. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, aside from occasional removal of older leaves.

Though hardy in warm to moderately cold climates, Yucca rigida appreciates protection from excessive winter moisture, which can cause root issues. In colder regions, planting in a raised bed or providing overhead shelter improves survival. It also adapts well to large containers, allowing gardeners in cooler climates to overwinter it more easily.

With its dramatic form, tough nature, and distinctive blue coloration, Yucca rigida ‘Blue Sentry’ is a superb choice for adding structure, texture, and year-round beauty to the garden

Photinia Red Robin is an evergreen tree, trained here as a full standard with a clear stem and rounded crown of foliage. Its most striking feature is the bright red new growth that appears in flushes throughout the year, particularly in spring, contrasting well against the older, glossy dark green leaves. This colourful foliage display gives the tree ongoing seasonal interest, with the most vivid red tones emerging in spring and again after pruning or fresh growth spurts later in the year. In late spring, small white flowers may appear in clusters, though the tree is grown primarily for its foliage rather than its blooms. The dense, compact head of growth on a full standard form makes it a good choice as a specimen tree, providing structure and a formal appearance in a garden setting. It works well as a focal point or planted in a row for a uniform, tidy effect. Photinia Red Robin tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and adapts well to both sun and partial shade. It also copes well with exposed or coastal positions once established, making it a versatile choice for various garden situations.

Photinia Red Robin is an evergreen tree, trained here as a full standard with a clear stem and a rounded head of foliage. Its main feature is the brilliant red new growth that appears in flushes, most vividly in spring and again in early autumn, contrasting strongly with the mature dark green leaves. The foliage is glossy and leathery, giving the crown a dense, formal appearance throughout the year. As a full standard, it works well as a specimen tree, providing structure and colour at height rather than as ground-level cover. In late spring it can produce small white flowers in clusters, followed occasionally by small red berries, though these are of minor ornamental significance compared with the foliage colour. The tree tolerates a range of soil types, including clay and loamy soils, and performs well in both sun and partial shade. It is also reasonably tolerant of exposed or coastal positions, making it a versatile choice for gardens seeking year-round structure and seasonal colour interest without the need for a flowering display.

Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus', commonly known as porcupine grass or Japanese silver grass, is a clump-forming, warm-season ornamental grass that is native to eastern Asia. It is a popular choice for gardeners who want to add texture and structure to their landscape design. This cultivar is distinguished by its upright growth habit and striking foliage. Its narrow leaves are green with yellow margins, and they grow in an evenly spaced, horizontal banding pattern that gives the plant a distinct porcupine-like appearance. In autumn, the leaves turn golden brown, creating a stunning display of colour in the garden. Miscanthus sinensis 'Strictus' can grow up to 6 feet tall and 4 feet wide, making it a substantial plant that can be used as a specimen or in mass plantings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance.