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The Acer palmatum 'Garnet', commonly known as the Japanese Maple 'Garnet', is a captivating and popular deciduous tree renowned for its stunning foliage. This small, graceful tree features deeply dissected leaves with a delicate, lacy appearance, emerging as vibrant crimson-red in the spring. Throughout the summer, the foliage maintains its rich garnet hue, providing a striking contrast against the greenery of other plants. In autumn, the leaves transition to a brilliant scarlet, adding a spectacular splash of color to the landscape.

'Garnet' grows slowly, typically reaching a height and spread of 2-3 meters, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, patios, or as a focal point in larger landscapes. It thrives in well-drained, slightly acidic soil and prefers a sheltered location with partial shade, although it can tolerate full sun if given adequate moisture.

This cultivar is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape and health. It is also resistant to most pests and diseases. The Acer palmatum 'Garnet' is highly valued for its year-round interest and ability to provide a touch of elegance and serenity to any garden setting. Its unique foliage and compact form make it a perfect addition to Japanese-style gardens, rockeries, and mixed borders.

Malus ‘Direktoer Moerland’, or Crab Apple ‘Profusion Improved’, is an upright, spreading, deciduous tree with rounded to ovoid, half-open crown, and attractive, colourful foliage – coppery-red when young, dark-green during the season, and yellow-bronze in autumn. Profusion of beautiful, fragrant, red-purple flowers emerge in clusters in spring and are followed by purple fruits in autumn that persist into winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus ‘Direktoer Moerland’ is an improved version of Crab Apple ‘Profusion’. It can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free, much more resilient to apple scab. Low maintenance plant. Malus ‘Direktoer Moerland’, with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, purple flowers and purple fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Leucothoe keiskei 'Burning Love' is a stunning evergreen shrub that brings year-round interest to any garden with its vibrant, fiery red foliage. This compact, low-maintenance plant is perfect for adding color and texture to borders, woodland gardens, or as a statement in containers. The glossy, lance-shaped leaves emerge with deep green tones and gradually transition to striking shades of red, intensifying during cooler months. 'Burning Love' thrives in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils, offering excellent versatility for a variety of garden settings. With its graceful, arching habit and vibrant color display, this shrub is ideal for creating eye-catching contrast and visual interest, providing a dynamic and ever-changing focal point throughout the seasons.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is a small, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree, with an upright-spreading to rounded habit, and ovate, toothed, green leaves, bronze-tinted when young, orange and yellow in autumn. Masses of lovely, semi-double, pale pink to white flowers, bloom in flushes over an unusually long period of time – from late autumn to early spring. Flowers are followed by pea-sized fruits, without ornamental value, in summer.

Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis’ is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun and though it tolerates partial shade, best flowers are achieved in full sun. It is more tolerant of summer heat and winter cold than other flowering cherries. Generally, it has good disease resistance. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. This winter flowering cherry is perfect as a specimen plant in small cottage, urban, and Japanese-style gardens. Great-looking when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers. Tolerant of urban conditions and excellent in streets and parks.

Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta' is a small, compact, coniferous, evergreen shrub of narrowly pyramidal habit, with a peeling bark, tight, ascending branches, sprays of aromatic, soft, blue-green leaves, and small berry-like seed cones known as juniper berries. Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta' can adapt to a wide range of soils, including clay and poor ones, but is best grown in average, loose, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny positions, but can adapt to some shade. It thrives in cool weather and can tolerate heat. Once established, tolerant of drought. Very resistant to frost, low temperatures, and exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Chinese Juniper 'Stricta' is stunning, ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens and narrow spaces. It resembles Italian Cypress but is much stronger and hardy. It is great for foundation plantings and hedging and screens. Good for a windbreak. Suitable for growing in containers.

Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’ is a vigorous, fast-growing, evergreen shrub of an upright habit, with large, oblong, glossy, dark green leaves, and small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers on long spikes, followed by cherry-like berries which are harmful when eaten. Prunus laurocerasus ‘Rotundifolia’ grows best in fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade, but is tolerant of full shade as well. May suffer from chlorosis when planted in poor, shallow, chalky soil. It is resistant of frost and can withstand low temperatures. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. It can withstand air pollution and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Generally, pest-free. Cherry Laurel ‘Novita’ is a wonderful variety of laurel, perfect for long-lasting privacy hedges in informal, cottage, coastal, and woodland gardens, especially in shady areas. It forms dense and attractive windbreaks and screens. It reduces noise and pollution, therefore, suitable for urban areas. Great for banks and slopes.

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red' is a bold and elegant cultivar of the Norway maple, prized for its deep, rich purple foliage that remains vibrant throughout the growing season. This slow-growing, deciduous tree typically reaches a height of 12 to 15 meters with a spread of 10 to 12 meters, forming a broad, rounded crown. Its glossy, lobed leaves provide dramatic color contrast in gardens, parks, and streetscapes. In spring, small yellow-green flowers appear before the leaves, adding subtle seasonal interest. 'Royal Red' is highly adaptable, thriving in a range of soil types and urban conditions, including pollution and drought once established. It is an excellent choice for creating a striking focal point or providing bold, long-lasting color in the landscape.

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Glo Ball' is a delightful and compact evergreen shrub, cherished for its unique and eye-catching ornamental features. Hailing from the Pittosporum genus, this cultivar is known for its striking spherical shape, which sets it apart from other members of the species.

This shrub's botanical name, Pittosporum tenuifolium, gives a nod to its slender, narrow leaves ('tenuifolium' referring to "thin leaves"), which are glossy, small olive green leaves with a creamy - yellow margin. These foliage characteristics lend a touch of elegance to any garden or landscape.

'Glo Ball' is truly distinctive due to its compact, rounded form, which resembles a perfectly manicured green globe. Its dense growth habit makes it an ideal choice for hedges, borders, or as an attractive stand-alone specimen plant. This rounded shape is easily maintained with light pruning to help it retain its appealing spherical appearance.

In spring, 'Glo Ball' surprises with tiny, inconspicuous maroon flowers that release a subtle, sweet fragrance. These blooms, while not showy, attract pollinators and add an extra layer of charm to the shrub.

One of the key advantages of Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Glo Ball' is its adaptability to a range of soil types and its ability to thrive in both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for various garden settings. Its hardy nature also makes it relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal attention once established.

Jasminium nudiflorum, often referred to as winter jasmine, is a deciduous shrub known for its bright yellow flowers that bloom in the late winter to early spring, a time when few other plants are in flower. Originating from China, this jasmine species has become popular in gardens worldwide due to its vibrant winter display.

Unlike many other jasmine species, the winter jasmine is not fragrant. Its slender, arching, green stems often give the appearance of being evergreen, but they shed their simple, trifoliate, dark green leaves during the colder months. When left unpruned, the plant can sprawl, making it an excellent choice for ground cover or for cascading down walls and banks. It is especially effective for erosion control on slopes.

Winter jasmine is highly adaptable. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil, although it can tolerate a variety of soil conditions. This hardy shrub can withstand cold temperatures and is often one of the first plants to bloom after the winter chill, heralding the impending arrival of spring.

Regular pruning can keep the plant compact and promote more prolific flowering. Its resilience, paired with its striking winter display, makes Jasminium nudiflorum a cherished plant for gardens desiring year-round interest.

Camellia 'Doctor King' is a compact, bushy, evergreen shrub of upright habit, with broadly elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves and profusion of ruffled, single to semi-double, rosy-red flowers with yellow stamens in the centre, blooming from February to April. Camellia 'Doctor King' prefers organically rich, slightly acidic to neutral, moist, well-drained soils. The soil needs to be consistently moist, but too much water may lead to a root rot. It thrives in partial or dappled 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, dry winds, as well as early morning sun. Late frosts may damage the flower buds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require regular pruning. Camellia 'Doctor King' is a wonderful, long-flowering, colourful, evergreen shrub perfect as an accent plant, great for mixed borders and shrub borders, and excellent for growing in pots and containers.

Hesperaloe parviflora, commonly known as red yucca, is an exceptionally adaptable and low-maintenance plant, making it highly suitable for a wide variety of garden settings. Despite its name, it is not a true yucca but a clumping succulent with narrow, arching, evergreen leaves that provide strong architectural interest year-round. Its tall flower spikes, typically bearing coral-red or yellow tubular blooms, appear from late spring through summer and attract hummingbirds, bees, and other pollinators, adding vibrant life to the garden.

This plant excels in hot, dry conditions and is highly drought tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscapes, gravel gardens, desert-style plantings, and water-wise landscapes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, and it tolerates heat, wind, and poor soil remarkably well. Its compact, tidy growth habit also suits modern and minimalist garden designs.

Hesperaloe parviflora is hardy in many climates and can withstand surprisingly low temperatures, making it suitable even for regions with cold winters. It requires very little maintenance—no frequent watering or pruning—and is resistant to deer and most pests. Overall, its toughness, long-lasting blooms, and sculptural form make it a reliable and attractive addition to any garden focused on beauty with minimal effort.

Sorbus latifolia 'Henk Vink' is a highly ornamental and resilient tree, making it a great addition to medium or large gardens. This cultivar, a broad-leaved whitebeam, is known for its elegant, upright form and dense, rounded crown, which offers strong architectural structure throughout the year. It typically grows to around 8–12 metres in height, making it suitable as a focal point or boundary tree in a landscape setting.

One of its standout features is its broad, leathery, dark green leaves with a silvery underside, giving the tree a shimmering appearance when caught by the wind. In spring, it produces clusters of creamy-white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. These are followed in autumn by orange-red berries that persist into winter and are a valuable food source for birds.

The foliage turns soft shades of yellow and bronze in autumn, adding seasonal colour to the garden. 'Henk Vink' is tolerant of urban conditions, pollution, and various soil types, including dry or clay soils. With minimal maintenance needs, strong disease resistance, and excellent wildlife value, this cultivar is perfect for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience in their planting scheme.

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.

Helleborus 'Charmer' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its elegant flowers, hardy nature and ability to brighten the garden during the colder months. Belonging to the genus Helleborus, this cultivar is well suited to UK gardens where it provides reliable colour from late winter into early spring, a time when few other perennials are in bloom.

‘Charmer’ produces graceful, outward-facing flowers that are typically soft pink to rose-pink in colour, often with delicate shading or subtle veining across the petals. The blooms are cup-shaped and surround a central cluster of pale yellow stamens, which add contrast and visual interest. These flowers are carried on sturdy stems that rise slightly above the foliage, allowing the blooms to be clearly visible despite their naturally nodding habit. Flowering generally occurs between February and April, bringing a welcome splash of colour to shaded borders and woodland-style plantings.

The foliage of Helleborus ‘Charmer’ is evergreen, forming a neat, clump-forming mound of glossy, dark green leaves. Each leaf is deeply divided into lobed segments, giving the plant a textured, ornamental appearance even when it is not in flower. The foliage remains attractive throughout the year and provides structure and ground cover in shaded areas of the garden.

At maturity, the plant typically reaches around 30–40 cm in height with a spread of approximately 45–60 cm. Its compact growth habit makes it suitable for planting in mixed borders, beneath deciduous trees or shrubs, or in containers on patios and shaded terraces.

Helleborus ‘Charmer’ thrives best in partial or dappled shade and prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil. It benefits from the addition of compost or leaf mould and generally requires very little maintenance. Removing older leaves before flowering helps showcase the blooms and encourages healthy new growth.

With its delicate pink flowers, evergreen foliage and early flowering season, Helleborus 'Charmer' is a reliable and charming addition to woodland gardens and shaded border

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tilia cordata, or Small-Leaved Lime, is a large, dense, deciduous tree of pyramidal to rounded habit, with grooved, dark grey-brown bark and small, heart-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves, bluish underneath, yellow in autumn. Clusters of fragrant, creamy-white to yellow flowers bloom in early summer and are followed by small, round fruits. Attractive to birds and bees. Tilia cordata grows best in average, fertile, loamy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade, but is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions. It can withstand some drought and short floods. Resistant to frost, wind, and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but is tolerant of hard pruning. Small-Leaved Lime is a is an interesting and attractive tree, perfect as a free-standing specimen or shade tree in informal, cottage, wildlife, and urban gardens. Great for urban areas, avenues and broad streets. Suitable for informal hedges and screens.

Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ is a bushy, compact, rounded, multi-stemmed, spreading, semi-evergreen shrub with small, leathery, heart-shaped, dark purple leaves. Fragrant, spider-like, reddish-pink flowers with long petals, resembling witch hazel, blooming in February and March. Loropetalum chinense ‘Black Pearl’ prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soil. Doesn’t like waterlogged and shallow chalk soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It grows best in sunny, sheltered, frost-free areas. Too much shade reduces flowering. It can withstand some frost, but has to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance shrub, doesn’t require pruning. Chinese Fringe Flower is a very pretty evergreen shrub suitable for various purposes. Perfect for cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, shrub and wall-side borders. Great for growing in containers. In colder areas, it should be brought inside during the winter.