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Cordyline australis, or Cabbage Palm, is an impressive, vigorous, palm-like, sub-tropical tree with long, arching, narrow, dark burgundy leaves. The panicles of small, fragrant, white flowers bloom only on mature plants, in late spring to early summer. The flowers are followed by white or blue-tined berries. Cordyline australis (cabbage palm) thrives in full sun or partial shade and grows well in any kind of soil, except waterlogged. It prefers fertile, moist and well-drained soils. It is tolerant to salt, wind, and drought which makes it a perfect coastal plant. It can withstand some cold weather, but frost might damage it. Disease-free and low maintenance. Toxic to animals. Cordyline australis is an incredible specimen tree because of its tropical looks and bold colour. It’s a great addition to any garden, traditional or modern. Perfect for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, patios and containers.

Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ is a medium-sized, compact, mounded deciduous shrub with exfoliating bark on mature branches, and ovate, three-lobed, bright golden-yellow leaves when young, lime-green when mature, yellow-bronze in autumn. Small, pink-tinted, creamy-white flowers in dense, flat, rounded clusters bloom in late spring and early summer and are followed by reddish fruit. Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ prefers average, dry to medium moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade, but can tolerate a wide range of soils. Doesn’t like hot and humid climates. If planted in chalky soil, susceptible to chlorosis. Very resilient, can grow in harsh conditions. It is very tolerant of urban pollution, therefore, suitable for growing in cities. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Physocarpus ‘Darts Gold’ is best used for mass planting in shrub borders and wall-side borders, or for hedges and screens. Great for erosion control on banks and slopes.

Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ is a compact, vigorous, upright, medium-sized evergreen shrub with leathery, glossy, ovate, dark green leaves and beautiful, large, single to semi-double rose-pink or crimson flowers with golden yellow stamens. Very decorative because of its lovely, evergreen foliage and stunning large flowers that bloom in late winter and bring colours to bare winter garden. Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ prefers humus-rich, acid, moist and well-drained, soils. Emerging buds and flowers should be protected from cold, drying winds, and early morning sun. It is slow to establish and slow to grow but once established it can live very long. It doesn’t like temperature changes, irregular watering, or to be moved. It’s susceptible to a number of fungal diseases. Camellia ‘Mary Williams’ is an attractive shrub great for cottage, woodland, and urban gardens, for beds and borders, backgrounds, and informal hedges. Suitable for growing in containers. Grows very well in conservatories.

Pinus strobus 'Radiata', commonly known as the Monterey Pine ‘Radiata’, is a fast-growing evergreen conifer valued for its graceful, open form and soft, blue-green needles. This variety is particularly suited to gardens that can accommodate its eventual size, making it ideal as a specimen tree, in parkland-style landscapes, or as part of a naturalistic planting scheme.

Monterey Pine ‘Radiata’ thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil, tolerating a wide range of conditions, including coastal exposure and sandy or poorer soils. Its growth habit is upright but relaxed, with spreading branches that create a light, airy canopy, allowing dappled light beneath and giving it a less dense, elegant appearance compared to many other conifers.

Its rapid growth and relatively low maintenance requirements make it a practical choice for gardeners seeking a quick-impact tree. Over time, its rugged bark and long, soft needles provide year-round visual interest, while its broad canopy offers shelter and habitat for wildlife.

Because of its potential height and spread, Monterey Pine ‘Radiata’ is best planted where it has space to mature fully, creating a striking focal point that combines natural beauty, structural presence, and resilience in a variety of garden settings

Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a stunning ornamental grass that is highly prized for its delicate, airy foliage and graceful form. This clump-forming grass typically grows to a height of 4-5 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide, making it a perfect choice for adding height and texture to any landscape or garden.

The leaves of Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' are a pale green color with creamy-white margins, creating a beautiful variegated effect that shimmers in the sunlight. The foliage is thin and delicate, which adds a sense of movement to the plant as it sways gently in the breeze.

This ornamental grass is highly adaptable and can thrive in a variety of soil types, including clay, sand, and loam. It is also drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes.

In late summer, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' produces graceful, feathery plumes of tiny, pinkish-white flowers that rise above the foliage. These blooms persist through the fall and into the winter, providing visual interest and texture to the garden even after the growing season has ended.

Overall, Miscanthus sinensis 'Morning Light' is a beautiful and versatile ornamental grass that adds a touch of elegance and movement to any landscape or garden. It is a great choice for tree nurseries looking to offer their customers a low-maintenance, yet highly attractive ornamental grass option.

Griselinia littoralis is a large, dense, fast-growing, upright, evergreen shrub with soft, glossy, broadly oval, light green leaves. Inconspicuous, small, yellow-green flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, purple-black fruits if both male and female plants are grown together. Griselinia littoralis can grow in various types of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It likes sheltered areas. Once established, it is tolerant of frost, harsh winds, and salt spray, therefore, very suitable for coastal conditions. Generally, pest-free and disease-free but may be affected by leaf spot. Low maintenance plant that can withstand heavy pruning. Griselinia littoralis has an attractive foliage and is a perfect plant for formal or informal hedges and screens. It quickly establishes a mature hedge and is easy to trim. One of the most suitable species for coastal areas. Great for wall-side borders in sunny positions.

Cydonia oblonga (Quince) 1/2 std is a large, deciduous shrub or small tree with broadly oval, mid-green leaves with grey undersides. Large, solitary, five-petal, pale pink to white flowers bloom in late spring, and edible, aromatic, round or pear shaped, bright yellow fruits ripen in autumn. Fruits can be eaten fresh, but when cooked the taste is better and sweeter. Perfect for jams, jellies, or pies.

Cydonia oblonga (Quince) 1/2 std can grow in almost any kind of soil, as long as it is moist, and well-drained, but it prefers fertile, deep, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. Once established, it tolerates dry soils. Cydonia oblonga (Quince) 1/2 std trees are great as specimen plants or informal hedges and screens. They are mostly grown for their fruit. Commercial production has decreased significantly in US and Europe, but it is still a popular fruit in Turkey and some parts of Asia.

Populus alba, or White Poplar, is a fast-growing, suckering, spreading, deciduous tree with a broad-rounded crown, and 3-5 lobed, dark green leaves, silvery and hairy underneath, white when young, golden yellow in autumn. Small, reddish male or greenish female catkins appear on separate plants in spring, before the leaves. Female flowers are followed by capsules that open to release cottony seeds. Roots can be invasive.

White Poplar is easily grown in a wide range of soils and soil conditions, even poorly-drained, except constantly waterlogged. It thrives in average, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun. It is tolerant of salt and winds, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Attractive to bees and birds. Low maintenance plant. Populus alba, with its attractive foliage, is a great ornamental tree, perfect for very large woodland gardens or parks. Excellent as a windbreak or a screen tree. Not suitable for streets or near the houses because of its vigorous roots and messy tendencies.

Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is a small, dense, slow-growing, evergreen shrub of dense, rounded habit, with grey to black stems, and small, leathery, wavy-margined, glossy, variegated, dark purple leaves, light green when young. Sometimes, small, inconspicuous, fragrant, white flowers bloom in late spring and early summer.

Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is easily grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It can adapt to various types of soil, as long as they are well-drained. It thrives in mild climates, in sunny, sheltered positions, and is perfect for coastal areas. In colder climates, it should be grown in containers and brought inside during the winter. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free.

Pittosporum ‘Tom Thumb’ is an interesting plant, ideal to be planted against a warm, south-facing wall or in shrub or mixed borders. Excellent as an accent plant in rock and gravel gardens. Great for growing in containers.

Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is a medium-sized, vigorous deciduous shrub with a bushy, dense, capriciously growing, cascading habit and smooth, grey-brown bark. It has beautiful, feathery, deeply cut, red leaves that resemble the colour of garnet stone in spring and summer, and turn scarlet in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, purplish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by pink, winged fruits. It can grow in any soil type except clay, but thrives best in moist, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It prefers partial shade, but tolerates full sun very well. Easy to care for, it requires very little pruning. Lack of soil moisture or excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is a wonderful shrub that really stands out in the landscape and is probably the most used among similar cultivars. It is stunning as specimen plant, perfect for cottage and urban gardens, rock gardens, and roof gardens. Suitable for growing in containers as well.

Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' is a superb ornamental tree that brings elegance, texture, and long-lasting colour to a wide range of garden styles. Its graceful, cascading habit and finely dissected foliage make it an excellent focal point for small gardens, courtyard spaces, woodland borders, and Japanese-inspired landscapes. The deep crimson leaves emerge in spring and retain their rich colour throughout the growing season, before transforming into brilliant shades of scarlet and red during autumn.

This compact Japanese maple thrives in fertile, moist but well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position away from strong winds. It performs best in partial shade, although it can tolerate more sun if the soil remains consistently moist. Its relatively slow growth and manageable size make it particularly suitable for gardens where space is limited.

'Crimson Queen' is equally effective when planted as a specimen tree, beside water features, among contrasting green foliage, or in a large decorative container on a patio or terrace. Requiring minimal maintenance beyond occasional removal of dead or damaged branches, it is an easy tree to care for once established. With its distinctive form, exceptional foliage, and outstanding seasonal colour, Acer palmatum 'Crimson Queen' provides year-round beauty and a refined architectural presence in the garden.

Pear - Conference (Pyrus communis) is a compact, deciduous, fruiting tree with strong, upright branches and oval, green leaves. Fragrant, small white flowers are blooming in spring and are followed by tasty, juicy, sweet, pale green with brown patches pears in autumn. The fruit is pyriform if cross-pollinated and banana-shaped if self-pollinated. Pear – Beth grows best in neutral, moist, well-drained soil, in full sun, but can adapt to various types of soils, except too dump and rocky. It can withstand frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage flower buds. Generally, pest-free. Attractive to butterflies and birds. Self-pollinated fruit is seedless. Pear - Conference is one of the most well-known dessert pears. This variety brings reliable, regular, and abundant crop of juicy fruit of good quality and sweet flavour. It is suitable for all training forms. Great for informal, cottage, and wildlife gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant.

Platanus Hispanica, commonly known as the London Plane tree, is a large deciduous tree that is highly valued for its ornamental qualities and tolerance to urban environments.

This tree can reach heights of up to 100 feet and has a spreading canopy that can be up to 70 feet wide, making it an excellent choice for providing shade in parks, gardens, and other public spaces. Its leaves are large, lobed, and glossy green, turning yellow in the fall before dropping.

Platanus Hispanica is highly tolerant of pollution, drought, and heat, making it an ideal choice for urban areas where other trees may struggle to survive. It is also resistant to disease and pests, which means it requires minimal maintenance.

At the tree nursery, we offer Platanus Hispanica in a range of sizes, from saplings to mature specimens. Our trees are carefully selected and grown to ensure they are healthy and ready to thrive in any environment. With its striking appearance and hardiness, Platanus Hispanica is an excellent choice for any landscape project.

Acer palmatum Viridis is a graceful, mound-forming Japanese maple prized for its finely dissected, lace-like foliage and soft, cascading habit. Its leaves emerge a fresh, bright green in spring, creating a delicate, almost feathery texture. Through summer, the foliage remains a vibrant, luminous green that brings light and movement to shaded or partially shaded areas of the garden. As autumn approaches, Viridis undergoes a dramatic transformation, turning brilliant shades of gold, orange, and occasionally red, offering a stunning seasonal display.

This cultivar typically grows into a medium-sized, dome-shaped shrub or small tree, making it suitable for a wide range of garden sizes. Its elegant form is especially striking when positioned near water features, in Japanese-style gardens, or as a specimen in mixed borders. Viridis thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers dappled light or morning sun with protection from intense afternoon heat. Shelter from strong winds helps preserve its delicate leaves.

Maintenance is minimal, with only light pruning needed to refine its natural cascading shape. With its exceptional texture, soothing green tones, and glowing autumn colours, Acer palmatum Viridis brings year-round beauty and serenity to any garden setting.

Acacia dealbata is a striking choice for gardens seeking early colour and light, airy structure. Its greatest appeal lies in its profusion of bright, fragrant yellow flowers in late winter to early spring, bringing life and scent to the garden when little else is in bloom. The finely divided, silvery-blue foliage adds softness and contrast, pairing beautifully with darker evergreens and architectural plants.

In the UK, it is best suited to mild, sheltered gardens, particularly in coastal or southern areas. Protection from cold winds and hard frost is essential, as temperatures below -5°C can damage or kill the plant. A sunny position with free-draining soil is crucial, as it dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Due to its fast growth, it can quickly become a small tree, making it ideal as a specimen plant or focal point. However, it may require pruning to manage size and shape. With the right conditions, it brings a touch of Mediterranean character and valuable winter interest to the garden.

Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon,' commonly known as the Yellow Ribbon Arborvitae, is a captivating and popular evergreen shrub that hails from the cypress family, Cupressaceae. This striking cultivar is celebrated for its vibrant, golden-yellow foliage, which adds a burst of colour and elegance to gardens and landscapes.

Standing at a height of 10 to 15 feet with a similar spread, 'Yellow Ribbon' possesses a natural, conical shape that requires minimal pruning to maintain its stunning form. The soft, scale-like leaves are arranged in flattened sprays along its gracefully arching branches, giving it a feathery and delicate appearance. During the summer, the foliage is a brilliant yellow hue, and this coloration intensifies in the fall, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in your garden.

One of the key attributes of Thuja occidentalis 'Yellow Ribbon' is its adaptability. This cultivar thrives in a variety of soil types, including well-drained and slightly acidic to alkaline soils. It also exhibits exceptional cold tolerance, making it an ideal choice for gardens in northern regions. Its evergreen nature ensures that it remains a focal point of interest throughout the year, providing both privacy and a touch of sophistication to any landscape.

'Yellow Ribbon' is a low-maintenance shrub that requires minimal care once established. Regular watering and a layer of mulch help retain moisture and protect the root system, while occasional pruning can be done to shape or maintain its size. It's a wonderful choice for hedges, screens, or as a standalone specimen in gardens, where its radiant yellow foliage can contrast beautifully with other green or darker plants.

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a beautiful, ornamental, deciduous, shrubby tree with thorny stems, and shallowly-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves, yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of small, fragrant, double white flowers, bloom in spring and cover the whole tree in June and July. Just before they fall, they fade to soft pink. The flowers are followed by pretty red berries attractive to birds. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun and tolerates partial shade. It is tough and resilient, adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena', is a stunning, tough ornamental tree, great addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen tree in cottage or urban gardens. It can be also used for hedges and screens.

Carpinus betulus, or European Hornbeam, is a large, deciduous tree with a fluted grey trunk and very appealing, dense, oval to rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, serrated and ribbed, dark green in summer, coppery yellow in autumn. They remain on branches long into winter. Flowers appear in separate male and female catkins before the leaves, in spring, and are followed by winged nuts. European Hornbeam is a low maintenance and easy to grow plant. It is satisfied with any type of soil, but prefers fertile, dry to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is generally disease-free and pest free. It can tolerate drought. Carpinus betulus is an excellent tree and a nice addition to any garden. It is great as a specimen plant or in a group. Because of its tolerance to pruning, it is perfect for hedges and privacy screens.

Hydrangea serrata ‘Magic Pillow’ is a compact, elegant shrub that is particularly well suited to smaller gardens, shaded borders, and container planting. Its neat, mounded habit makes it an excellent choice where space is limited but seasonal impact is still desired. From early to midsummer, it produces delicate lacecap flowers composed of fertile central florets surrounded by showy sterile bracts, creating a soft, cloud-like effect above the foliage.

One of its key strengths is its adaptability to different garden styles, from informal cottage gardens to more structured contemporary designs. The flower colour can shift between soft pink and cool blue depending on soil pH, adding an extra layer of interest and allowing gardeners to influence the display. The lush green foliage provides a strong backdrop throughout the growing season and often develops attractive autumn tones later in the year.

‘Magic Pillow’ prefers sheltered positions with dappled shade or morning sun, along with moisture-retentive, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring only light pruning after flowering to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth. Overall, it is a reliable, long-flowering hydrangea that brings softness, colour, and structure to shaded or partially shaded garden spaces.