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Pinus tabuliformis, commonly known as the Chinese Red Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer well suited to larger gardens, parklands, and naturalistic landscapes where its distinctive form can be appreciated. Native to northern China, this species is admired for its architectural branching, dense green needles, and rich reddish-brown bark, which adds year-round visual interest and character.

Chinese Red Pine thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soil but is remarkably adaptable, tolerating a variety of soil types, including sandy or moderately poor ground. It is hardy and resilient, able to withstand exposed positions, wind, and varying climatic conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardens in temperate regions.

This pine develops a broad, irregular crown with mature trees often exhibiting an elegant, layered structure. Its dense foliage provides shelter for wildlife while still allowing dappled light to filter through, creating a sense of openness beneath the canopy.

Because of its eventual size and spread, Chinese Red Pine is best planted as a specimen tree or within woodland-style settings where it can grow naturally. Its combination of architectural form, hardiness, and year-round interest makes it a highly attractive and enduring addition to spacious garden landscapes.

Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' – A Hardy and Elegant Evergreen

Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' is a stunning evergreen shrub known for its glossy, narrow, dark green leaves that add year-round interest to gardens. A relatively new variety, it is prized for its graceful, upright growth habit and slightly weeping foliage, which sets it apart from other Pittosporum varieties.

Native to New Zealand, 'Irish Luck' thrives in the UK’s temperate climate, making it an excellent choice for a variety of garden settings. It typically reaches a height of 2.5 to 3 metres and spreads about 1.5 metres, forming a dense, bushy shape. This makes it ideal for hedging, screening, or as an architectural focal point in mixed borders. It also works well in containers for patios and courtyards.

One of the key attractions of 'Irish Luck' is its ability to tolerate coastal conditions, strong winds, and light frosts, making it particularly valuable in exposed locations. It prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and requires minimal maintenance, needing only occasional pruning to maintain its shape.

In spring and early summer, Pittosporum 'Irish Luck' produces small, deep purple, honey-scented flowers, which contrast beautifully against the rich green foliage. While not highly conspicuous, these blossoms attract pollinators, adding ecological value to the plant.

Due to its refined, elegant appearance and resilience, 'Irish Luck' is a popular choice for contemporary and traditional gardens alike. Whether used as a hedge, feature plant, or in mixed planting schemes, it brings structure, texture, and year-round greenery to outdoor spaces with minimal effort.

The Acer palmatum 'Brown Sugar' is a captivating Japanese maple variety known for its dense, bushy form and striking foliage. This compact, deciduous tree features vibrant leaves that transition from a rich burgundy in spring to a deep brownish-red in summer, and finally to fiery orange and red hues in autumn. With an elegant, multi-branched structure, it typically reaches heights of 8-10 feet, making it ideal for small gardens, containers, or as a stunning focal point in any landscape. ‘Brown Sugar’ thrives best in partial shade to full sun, preferring well-drained soil with regular moisture. Resistant to many pests and diseases, this tree offers year-round beauty and low maintenance, enhancing any outdoor space with its unique color palette and form.

Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ vigorous, medium-sized, ornamental deciduous cherry tree of narrowly upright habit, more spreading as it matures, and peeling coppery bark. The rich purple leaves are copper when young and turn bright scarlet and orange in autumn. The clusters of double, magenta flowers bloom on bare branches in spring, before the leaves emerge. Prunus ‘Royal Burgundy’ grows best in deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, sandy or clay loams, but can adapt to other types of soil, except too wet or waterlogged. It prefers full sun, but tolerates light shade. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. It can withstand cold, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Cherry 'Royal Burgundy' is a red-leaf version of the popular Prunus Kanzan. It looks beautiful as a specimen tree or planted in small groups in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders or as informal hedges and screens.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad oval crown, ovate, green leaves, yellow in autumn, and a profusion of fragrant, pink-white flowers, opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of edible, golden-yellow fruits in autumn, persisting on bare branches in winter. Great for jellies and jams. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' prefers fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. It can be susceptible to scab. Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as bay laurel, is a highly versatile and valuable plant for many types of gardens. Its elegant, glossy evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and makes it an excellent choice for ornamental borders, formal designs, and Mediterranean-inspired landscapes. Bay laurel can be grown as a shrub or trained into a small tree, and it also responds exceptionally well to pruning, making it ideal for topiary, hedging, or container cultivation.

This species thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils, though it is generally tolerant of a range of soil types once established. In warm, temperate climates, Laurus nobilis grows vigorously and remains evergreen; in colder regions, it benefits from shelter against harsh winter winds or can be overwintered in a container. Its moderate drought tolerance adds to its suitability for low-maintenance gardens.

Beyond its ornamental appeal, bay laurel is valued for its aromatic leaves, widely used in cooking. The leaves can be harvested year-round, adding a practical, culinary dimension to the garden. Combining beauty, resilience, and utility, Laurus nobilis is an excellent, long-lasting addition to both formal and informal garden settings.

Euonymus japonicus 'Benkomasaki' is an upright, dense, slow-growing, evergreen shrub with neatly erected branches with long, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, brighter green when young. Small, pale green, inconspicuous flower bloom in spring and are followed but dark berries if the plant is left unclipped. Japanese spindle 'Benkomasaki' is tolerant of a wide range of soils and soil conditions, but prefers slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It can grow in any location, from full sun to deep shade. Once established, drought-tolerant. Very resistant to frost, but still needs to be protected from harsh, winter winds. Not suitable for outdoor pots in colder areas. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Euonymus japonicus 'Benkomasaki' is a is tough and undemanding architectural shrub, perfect for cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Excellent for formal and informal hedges and screens. Great for beds and borders, shrub and wall-side borders. Looks exceptional in rock and Mediterranean-style gardens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Pinus × schwerinii 'Wiethorst' is a cultivar of the hybrid pine, Pinus × schwerinii, which is a cross between Pinus nigra and Pinus strobus. This ornamental evergreen tree is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping due to its attractive form and foliage. 'Wiethorst' is a slow-growing conifer that typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet and a spread of 6-8 feet over a period of 10 years. Its branches grow in a symmetrical, upright fashion, creating a compact and dense form. The bark is dark gray and develops interesting furrows as the tree matures. The needles of 'Wiethorst' are long and slender, measuring about 5 inches in length, and are arranged in pairs. They have a beautiful bluish-green color that adds a touch of elegance to any garden. This cultivar also produces small cones, which are typically about 2-3 inches long. 'Wiethorst' is a hardy tree that can thrive in a range of soil types and climates, making it an excellent choice for many regions. It is relatively low-maintenance and requires little pruning, though occasional shaping may be desired to maintain its form.

Acer palmatum 'Ryusen' is a stunning cultivar of the Japanese maple tree, highly valued for its unique and graceful weeping habit. It is a deciduous tree that grows up to 10-12 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide, with a dense and cascading canopy that forms a beautiful dome shape. Its branches are covered in delicate and deeply cut leaves, which emerge in spring as a vibrant green color and turn into golden-yellow in the fall. One of the most striking features of 'Ryusen' is its cascading habit, which makes it a perfect choice for small gardens or landscapes where space is limited. The tree's slender and flexible branches can be trained to grow over walls, fences, or trellises, creating a stunning vertical effect. In Japan, 'Ryusen' is often used as a bonsai tree, where its graceful weeping habit is highly appreciated. ' Ryusen' is a hardy tree that thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring only regular watering during dry periods and occasional pruning to maintain its shape and prevent overcrowding.

Malus 'Butterball', a highly ornamental crabapple tree, is distinguished by its prolific golden-yellow fruit and its breathtaking, fragrant spring blossoms. These blossoms are dense, adding a profusion of white to landscapes. The tree is renowned for its decorative appeal, not only offering visual pleasure but also serving as an attraction for various wildlife, especially birds and pollinators, enriching biodiversity within its vicinity.

The fruits of Malus 'Butterball' are small, with a buttery, yellow hue, persisting into winter, adding vibrant winter interest to gardens and landscapes. The presence of these fruits also serves as a substantial food source for wildlife during the colder months when food is scarce.

This variety of crabapple is celebrated for its compact nature, making it a preferred choice for smaller gardens or spaces where larger trees would be impractical. It is also prized for its resilience, withstanding different environmental conditions, thus making it a versatile choice for different landscapes.

Besides its aesthetic and ecological values, Malus 'Butterball' is also appreciated for its low maintenance requirements. It's relatively disease-resistant compared to other crabapple varieties, making it a durable and long-lasting addition to a range of horticultural settings. The tree’s versatility and beauty make it a popular choice among garden enthusiasts and landscape designers alike.

Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ is a vigorous, compact, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves, and abundance of beautiful, creamy-white, double flowers, primrose yellow in the centre, that bloom in spring. Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ loves organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be consistently moist, too much water may lead to a root rot. It thrives in partial shade. Direct sunlight will burn its leaves and full shade may lead to thinner leaves and fewer blooms. It can withstand frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Camellia ‘Brushfields Yellow’ is one of the most popular camellias. Its evergreen foliage and spectacular flowers makes it a wonderful specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great in beds and borders, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Excellent for hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Pot grown from seed at Arundel Arboretum.

Sorbus aucuparia, or European Mountain Ash, is a vigorous, deciduous tree with oval, upright habit when young, rounded when mature and pinnate, serrated, dark green leaves, yellow, red, and purple in autumn. Flat-topped clusters of small, white flowers bloom in late spring and are followed by a profusion of bright orange-red berries. Attractive to birds and bees. European Mountain Ash prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to various soil conditions, even poor and dry. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and can withstand wind and short floods. Doesn’t like hot and humid summers. Very easy to grow, tolerant of urban pollution and exposed areas. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sorbus aucuparia is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for cool northern climates. Great for cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Excellent as a street tree. Suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is a narrow, upright, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree of columnar habit, resembling “exclamation mark”, with long, thin, rich green needles and large, white buds in winter and early spring. Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is not a fussy plant and can grow in any type of soil, loamy, sandy, clay or chalky, as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in fertile, loose, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, heat, and salt, ideal for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost and wind, therefore, suitable for exposed positions. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Austrian pine 'Green Tower' is a very attractive, pillar-like tree that can fit to almost any small and tight garden. It looks perfect as a specimen or accent plant, as well as planted in groups. Great for hedges and screens, or as a windbreak. Suitable for growing in containers.

Ilex crenata 'Kinme', or Japanese holly 'Kinme', is a dense, slow-growing, spreading evergreen shrub or small tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, pale green when they emerge. Inconspicuous, small, white flowers bloom in spring, male and female on separate plants, and female flowers are followed by glossy, black berries in autumn. Japanese holly 'Kinme' can tolerate most soil types, but prefers fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes sunny positions, but can grow in partial shade as well. It is tolerant of drought, poor soils, and air pollution. Doesn’t like climates with high heat and humidity. Low maintenance plant but it can withstand hard pruning. Very easy to grow. Ilex crenata 'Kinme' is a great specimen plant in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for rock and gravel or Japanese-style gardens. Perfect for formal or informal hedges and screens. Suitable for cloud topiary or bonsai and for growing in containers.

Prunus Avium ‘Sunburst’ is a medium-sized, self-fertile, deciduous cherry tree with upright, rounded crown, oval, serrated, green leaves, and lovely, white blossoms in spring. A great yield of dark red, almost black, cherries with very sweet and juicy taste is ready for harvesting in summer. Sweet Cherry ‘Sunburst’ thrives in average, moderately fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun. Doesn’t tolerate too wet or waterlogged soils. It is very resistant to frost but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. A self-pollinating variety and a good pollinator for other varieties. Low maintenance plant. Suited for fan-training. Prunus Avium ‘Sunburst’ is primarily grown for its sweet, juicy cherry fruits, but it can be a great specimen tree in a small informal or cottage garden. Excellent in beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Suitable for growing in containers.

The Azalea japonica, meticulously pruned into a spherical form, presents a botanical masterpiece that stands approximately one meter in both height and width. This exquisite ornamental shrub, celebrated for its captivating beauty, exemplifies nature's artistry.

Throughout the year, this Azalea variety showcases its allure through a symphony of colors and textures. In spring, it bursts into a profusion of radiant blossoms, each petal resembling a delicate work of watercolor art. Shades of pink, red, or white intermingle harmoniously, creating a captivating visual spectacle. The lush, glossy green foliage serves as an elegant backdrop to this floral spectacle.

As the seasons progress, the Azalea continues to enchant with its evergreen leaves, providing year-round interest. The meticulously maintained spherical shape adds a touch of formality and sophistication to any garden or landscape, making it an ideal choice for both traditional and contemporary settings. Its compact size ensures that it can be placed in various locations, from garden borders to pots on patios, offering versatility in garden design.

This one-meter-tall, one-meter-wide Azalea japonica embodies the harmony of nature and human cultivation, a living testament to the enduring appeal of this beloved ornamental shrub.

Acer palmatum 'Inaba-Shidare' is a sought-after Japanese Maple variety known for its remarkable, intricate foliage and distinctive growth habit. This particular specimen sports an 80cm clear stem, supporting a weeping head, bringing the overall height of the tree to 110cm. It epitomizes graceful elegance with its cascading branches cloaked in deeply dissected, feather-like leaves. The leaves are a striking purplish-red, intensifying to a brilliant crimson come autumn, offering a vibrant spectacle. It is relatively compact, making it a superb choice for smaller gardens or growing in containers. It’s well-suited to creating focal points within landscapes, providing both visual appeal and architectural structure. Its rugged charm is highlighted when placed against a backdrop of evergreens or contrasting foliage, where its intricate silhouette becomes a living sculpture. A lover of well-drained, fertile soils and partial shade, ‘Inaba-Shidare’ requires protection from harsh winds and excessive sun to maintain the integrity of its delicate foliage. During winter, its dormant, twisted limbs add an additional layer of interest, hinting at its robust nature beneath a seemingly delicate demeanor. This exquisite blend of strength and beauty makes the Acer palmatum 'Inaba-Shidare' a beloved addition to diverse horticultural designs.

Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is a narrow, upright, slow-growing, coniferous, evergreen tree of columnar habit, resembling “exclamation mark”, with long, thin, rich green needles and large, white buds in winter and early spring. Pinus nigra 'Green Tower' is not a fussy plant and can grow in any type of soil, loamy, sandy, clay or chalky, as long as it is well-drained. It thrives in fertile, loose, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, heat, and salt, ideal for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost and wind, therefore, suitable for exposed positions. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Austrian pine 'Green Tower' is a very attractive, pillar-like tree that can fit to almost any small and tight garden. It looks perfect as a specimen or accent plant, as well as planted in groups. Great for hedges and screens, or as a windbreak. Suitable for growing in containers.

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.