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Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’, commonly known as Texanum Japanese privet, is a robust, evergreen shrub widely valued in UK gardens for its dense foliage, versatility, and tolerance of varied conditions. Originating as a cultivar of Japanese privet, it forms a compact, rounded habit, typically reaching heights of 2 to 3 metres if left unpruned, though it responds exceptionally well to clipping and shaping.

The leaves are one of its most attractive features: thick, leathery, and glossy dark green, with a slightly oval shape and smooth margins. This lustrous foliage provides year-round interest and makes the shrub particularly suitable for hedging, screening, or formal topiary. In summer, small, creamy-white flowers may appear in terminal clusters. While individually modest, they can be pleasantly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees. These are sometimes followed by small, dark berries, although flowering and fruiting are often reduced when the plant is regularly trimmed.

‘Texanum’ is especially appreciated for its resilience. It tolerates a wide range of soil types, including chalky and clay soils, provided they are reasonably well-drained. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is notably tolerant of coastal conditions, pollution, and urban environments, making it ideal for city gardens across the UK.

Regular pruning helps maintain a neat shape and encourages dense growth, particularly when used as a hedge. It is also relatively drought-tolerant once established, though young plants benefit from consistent watering.

Overall, Ligustrum japonicum ‘Texanum’ is a dependable, low-maintenance shrub that combines structure, evergreen presence, and adaptability, making it a staple choice for both formal and informal planting schemes.

Rhododendron 'Marie Fortier' is a graceful, evergreen shrub admired for its elegant habit and early spring blooms, making it a charming addition to gardens of all sizes. It typically grows to around 1.2–1.5 metres in height and spread, forming a compact, rounded shape that provides structure and year-round greenery.

In early spring, ‘Marie Fortier’ produces trusses of delicate, pale pink flowers with soft shading and subtle spotting, creating a gentle and refined display. Its flowers emerge before many other shrubs, offering early-season interest and attracting pollinators such as bees, helping to support garden biodiversity.

This rhododendron thrives in moist, well-drained, acidic soil enriched with organic matter and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade or dappled sunlight. It is particularly well suited to woodland-style gardens, shaded borders, or mixed shrub plantings where it can complement other acid-loving species like azaleas, camellias, and heathers.

With its compact size, dependable flowering, and evergreen foliage, ‘Marie Fortier’ works beautifully as a specimen plant or in groupings for massed colour. Its understated charm, early bloom, and low-maintenance growth make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking elegance and seasonal interest.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Magical Volcano’ is a new, improved photinia, a cross between Fraser’s hedging photinia and Chinese photinia serratifolia. It’s a large, evergreen shrub with stunning, colourful leaves with pronounced serrated edges. The leaves are fiery red when young, dark green when mature, and coppery-red in autumn and winter. Panicles of creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring and are sometimes followed by red berries. Photinia × fraseri Magical Volcano can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from drying, winter winds. Generally, disease-free. May require some pruning. Christmas berry ‘Magical Volcano’ is a gorgeous evergreen shrub with strong and long-lasting colour, ideal for dense, compact, and attractive hedges and screens. It is also great as a standalone shrub.

Ginkgo biloba ‘Troll’ is a charming, compact dwarf selection, ideal for gardens where space is limited but strong seasonal interest is desired. Its naturally rounded, dense habit makes it perfect for small gardens, rockeries, courtyard borders, and container planting. The distinctive fan-shaped leaves emerge fresh green in spring and summer, then turn a spectacular clear golden yellow in autumn, creating a bright focal point late in the season.

Exceptionally hardy and long-lived, ‘Troll’ is tolerant of cold, wind, air pollution, and a wide range of soil types, provided drainage is reasonable. It performs best in full sun, which enhances autumn colour and maintains a tidy, compact shape, but it will also tolerate light shade.

This slow-growing cultivar requires little pruning and is virtually pest and disease free, making it an excellent low-maintenance choice. Its small stature and architectural form suit contemporary, Japanese-inspired, and traditional gardens alike, where it can be used as a specimen plant or combined with grasses and perennials for contrast and year-round structure.

Abies koreana, commonly known as the Korean fir, is a striking, compact evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of South Korea. It is prized for its dense, upward-growing branches, dark green needles with shimmering silvery undersides, and distinctive purple-blue cones that often appear even on young trees, adding year-round ornamental appeal. This slow-growing species typically reaches a mature height of 6 to 12 metres, making it ideal for smaller gardens or as a feature tree in larger landscapes.

At Arundel Arboretum, our Korean firs have been lovingly pot-grown from seed, ensuring strong root development and careful cultivation from the very beginning. This method promotes healthier, more resilient trees that are well-suited for successful transplanting into a variety of garden settings. Grown with expertise and attention to detail, our Abies koreana trees offer not only exceptional beauty but also the assurance of quality and care from seed to sale.

Trachycarpus fortune, or Chinese Windmill Palm, is a dioecious, evergreen palm tree with a stout trunk covered with hairy, black fibres from old leaf sheaths, and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, dropping panicles of small, light yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by dark blue fruits on female plants. Chinese Windmill Palm grows best in rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers partial shade to full sun and locations sheltered from cold, drying winds and winter frosts. Plant crown may need protection. Of all the trunked palms, this one has the best winter hardiness. Drought tolerant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very easy to grow. Trachycarpus fortune is an excellent palm tree, perfect for bringing tropical vibes into the landscape. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in large containers and brought inside in very cold climates.

Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' is an exceptional choice for gardens where elegant form, year-round interest, and vibrant seasonal colour are desired. This compact, weeping Japanese maple develops a graceful cascading habit, making it ideal for smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, woodland settings, and ornamental borders. Its finely dissected foliage emerges in shades of orange-red during spring, matures to rich red-green tones through summer, and culminates in a spectacular display of crimson, scarlet, and orange in autumn.

Thriving in fertile, moist but well-drained soil, 'Orangeola' performs best in a sheltered position protected from strong winds and harsh afternoon sun, particularly in warmer areas. In the UK climate, it is generally reliable and hardy, benefiting from partial shade where its delicate foliage can remain at its best throughout the growing season.

This striking tree is particularly effective as a specimen plant, beside ponds, within Japanese-inspired gardens, or grown in a large patio container where its cascading branches can be fully appreciated. Requiring little pruning beyond occasional shaping, it is relatively low-maintenance. Its manageable size and outstanding foliage colour make Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' a superb focal point that brings beauty, texture, and seasonal interest to gardens of all sizes.

Malus ‘Neville Copeman’, or Purple Crab Apple, is a medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with irregular, wide, ovoid, half-open crown, and attractive foliage – purple when young and green flushed with purple later. Lovely, lilac-pink flowers bloom in spring and large, tasteful, waxy, purplish-red fruits ripe in autumn. Fruits are great for making jams, jellies and chutneys. Malus ‘Neville Copeman’ can grow well in almost any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but thrives in moderately fertile, deep, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. It is self-fertile, therefore, useful as a pollinator for other apple trees. Purple Crab Apple ‘Neville Copeman’ is popular for its attractive foliage, flowers, and large crab apples. It is great as a specimen plant in smaller gardens, suitable for urban areas, and for growing in containers.

The Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor' is a captivating Japanese maple known for its deep red foliage that holds color brilliantly throughout the growing season. This bushy, upright tree features finely cut, vibrant leaves that emerge bright red in spring, deepen to a rich crimson in summer, and turn to fiery scarlet in fall, creating a striking display. Growing up to 15-20 feet, 'Red Emperor' has a graceful, spreading form and is hardy, resistant to leaf scorch in sun and heat. Ideal as a focal point in gardens, it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture and partial shade. With its bold color, easy-care nature, and dramatic form, 'Red Emperor' is a favorite for adding elegance to any landscape.

Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' is a medium-sized, dense, bushy, rounded, evergreen shrub with a lovely variegated foliage. Leathery, glossy, dark-green to gray-green leaves have irregular, cremy margins. Small, inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in summer and are occasionally followed by pink fruit in autumn. Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo' can grow in various types of soil, but prefers average, moist, well-drained, fast-draining soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is very resilient and adaptable. It is tolerant of heat, cold, salt, wind, and urban pollution. Low maintenance, but all branches that turn all green should be pruned. Euonymus japonicus 'Bravo', with its beautiful variegated foliage that creates nice shimmering effect, 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, banks and slopes. It is easy to shape and can be formed into a nice topiary. Suitable for growing in containers.

Loropetalum ‘Fede’ is an evergreen shrub valued for its arching form, plum-toned foliage, and tassel-like spring flowers. In a garden setting it suits mixed borders, foundation plantings, and informal hedges, because its growth is tidy yet relaxed and typically remains within a manageable medium size. The plant performs best in mildly acidic, well-drained soil and appreciates morning sun with some afternoon shade, which keeps foliage color rich and prevents stress during hot summers.

Once established it is reasonably drought tolerant, though regular watering encourages denser branching and better bloom. Its shallow roots and rounded habit make it compatible with companion plants such as azaleas, camellias, and ferns, adding contrast of color and texture. Loropetalum is generally low maintenance; pruning is rarely needed beyond light shaping after flowering. It is also resistant to deer browsing and has few serious pests. In smaller gardens, it can be grown in large containers, where its cascading leaves soften hard edges. Overall, Loropetalum ‘Fede’ offers dependable evergreen structure and seasonal interest while remaining adaptable to a range of garden styles in many climates worldwide today.

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.

Prunus 'The Bride’ is a lovely, ornamental, broad vase-shaped flowering cherry tree, with flat-topped, rounded crown when mature, and narrow, ovate, bright green leaves, bronze-green when young, orange and red in autumn. Stunning, large, single, pure white flowers with red anthers open from pink buds and bloom in early spring covering the branches before the leaves emerge. Prunus 'The Bride’ prefers fertile, rich, moist, well-drained soils, but can grow in a wide variety of soils, except waterlogged and very dry. It thrives in full sun. Very resistant to frost. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Attractive for bees, butterflies, and birds. 'The Bride' Cherry is a very decorative, dense and shrubby cherry tree with abundance of beautiful white flowers. Perfect as a specimen plant in informal, cottage, Japanese-style, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders or for informal hedges and screens. Very suitable for growing in containers.

Acer rubrum ‘Armstrong Gold’ is a striking, upright selection of the red maple, valued for its refined form, vibrant seasonal color, and adaptability to urban conditions. This cultivar develops a strong, columnar habit with a narrow canopy, typically reaching 40 to 50 feet tall and 12 to 16 feet wide at maturity. Its tidy silhouette makes it an excellent choice for streetscapes, parking lots, or smaller residential landscapes where space is limited but vertical impact is desired.

In spring, the tree produces clusters of inconspicuous red flowers before leaf emergence, adding subtle early-season interest. The leaves unfold bright green and remain fresh through summer, then transform into brilliant shades of golden-orange to red in autumn, creating a dazzling display of color. The bark is smooth and gray, adding winter appeal and contrast.

‘Armstrong Gold’ thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil but tolerates a range of urban conditions, including compacted or slightly alkaline soils. It is also relatively low-maintenance, pest-resistant, and adaptable, making it a dependable choice for both aesthetic and functional landscape use.

Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' is a small, dense tree of upright habit when young and more spreading when mature, and serrated, oval, hairy leaves, bronze when they emerge, dark green in summer, greyish underneath, and spectacular red and orange in autumn. Pale pink to white flowers grow in large, loose, pendulous clusters and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by purple-black berries. Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' can grow in a wide range of soil conditions, even damp, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and partial shade. It is resistant to frost, wind, and de-icing slat. Tolerant of air pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Pink Juneberry Tree is a lovely, ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens. Very good choice for streets, avenues, and industrial areas.

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' is a vigorous, slow-growing deciduous shrub with a pendulous, weeping habit. Feathery, deeply dissected, lobed, dark purple leaves, become crimson red in autumn. Its inconspicuous, purple-red flowers bloom in April and May and are followed by winged nuts. It can grow in every soil type, except chalk. Thrives best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soils. Although it prefers partial shade, it tolerates full sun very well. If planted on dry locations, the foliage colour may be less intense. Easy to care for. It requires very little pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum 'Inaba-shidare' is perfect as a focal point in a small garden. It looks stunning when planted by the pond because of the waterfall effect of its pendulous habit. It is also easily grown in containers and suitable for roof gardens or patio gardens.

Kolkwitzia amabillis Pink Cloud is a beautiful, medium-sized, vigorous, suckering, deciduous shrub with a vase-shaped habit, exfoliating bark when mature, arching stems, and ovate, dark green foliage, yellow in autumn. Clusters of lovely, bell-shaped, pale pink to clear pink flowers with yellow markings on the inner throat, blooming in spring and summer. Flowers are followed by capsule-like fruits.

'Pink Cloud' prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to various types of soils as long as they are well-drained. Its foliage is best in partial shade but it tolerates full sun. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. It may need occasional hard pruning if it becomes too dense or overgrown.

Kolkwitzia amabillis Pink Cloud, with its outstanding pink flowers, is great as a specimen plant, perfect for foundations and shrub borders. Ideal for informal, cottage gardens. It can be used as a screen or hedge in large gardens.

Prunus ‘Shirofugen’, or Cherry 'Shirofugen', is a small, vigorous, deciduous, late-flowering cherry tree of spreading, vase-shaped habit and flattened crown. Its long, toothed, mid- green leaves are bronze when young, and orange and scarlet red in autumn. Large, fragrant, pure white to deep pink, double flowers, opening from pink buds, hang in clusters from long stalks and bloom in May and June. Prunus ‘Shirofugen’ prefers moderately fertile, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to other types of soil, except shallow chalk or too wet and waterlogged soils. It thrives in full sun. Very resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. As a late-bloomer, flower buds are less likely to be damaged by late frosts. Tolerant of air pollution, therefore, suitable for growing in cities. Low maintenance-plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Cherry 'Fugenzō' is an unusual and attractive ornamental cherry. Perfect as a specimen plant in cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Excellent for urban areas.

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.

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.