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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' is a compact, rounded, densely branched, deciduous shrub or small tree, with star-shaped, five-lobed, glossy, deep green leaves, yellow to deep burgundy in autumn. Small, inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by small, spikey, rounded capsules that persist throughout the winter. Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' prefers fertile and semi-fertile, loamy, lime-free, slightly acidic, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Doesn’t tolerate drought. It is very resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. Moderately tolerant of sea salt and pollution. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Sweet gum 'Gum Ball' is a highly ornamental, small tree with beautiful autumn foliage. It is suitable for cottage, urban, coastal, and woodland gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant, shade tree or street tree. Ideal for patios because of its small size. Fruit can create litter.

The Gage Old Greengage on Myrobalan rootstock is a distinguished fruit tree revered for its production of exquisite, sweet, and flavourful plums. This tree, when paired with Myrobalan rootstock, exhibits admirable hardiness and disease resistance, making it an enduring favorite amongst gardeners and orchard owners. Myrobalan rootstock is notably conducive to moderate growth, rendering the tree suitable for gardens with limited space.

Old Greengage is prized for its delicious greenish-yellow fruits that have been a staple in gardens for centuries. The fruits are known for their rich, honeyed flavor and smooth texture, making them a preferred variety for fresh consumption and culinary uses, like jams, jellies, and baked goods. The tree blooms with delicate, white flowers in spring, setting the stage for a bountiful harvest in late summer.

The symbiotic relation between the Old Greengage and the Myrobalan rootstock not only ensures a reliable yield but also increases the tree’s adaptability to different soil types, improving its chances to thrive in various environments. This combination of delectable fruits and robust growth makes the Gage Old Greengage on Myrobalan rootstock a cherished option for those seeking to cultivate quality plums with less hassle.

Despite its myriad of advantages, the cultivation of Old Greengage requires meticulous attention to watering, pruning, and pest control to maintain optimal health and achieve abundant, high-quality fruit production. This union of storied fruit variety and sturdy rootstock remains a symbol of horticultural excellence and tradition in fruit cultivation.

St. Julian rootstock is a semi-vigorous rootstock for gage trees, providing medium-sized trees, making it suitable for small gardens. It's widely used for its compatibility and adaptability, promoting good productivity and longevity. It's partially self-fertile and moderately resistant to diseases and pests. Ideal for plum and gage.

Pomegranate is a deciduous fruit tree, grown here as a multistem specimen with several trunks rising from the base to form an open, spreading habit. The foliage is glossy and narrow, emerging with a bronze tint in spring before maturing to mid-green, then turning yellow in autumn before leaf fall. In early summer, the tree bears striking funnel-shaped flowers in vivid orange-red, with crumpled, tissue-like petals set against the glossy leaves. These are followed in autumn by rounded fruits that ripen to a deep red or orange-red skin, splitting when fully mature to reveal clusters of juicy, jewel-like seeds. The combination of bright flowers in summer and colourful fruit in autumn gives the tree interest across two seasons. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects, making this a useful addition to a wildlife-friendly garden. Pomegranate thrives best in a warm, sheltered, sunny position, making it well suited to south-facing walls or sheltered courtyards, and it performs well in free-draining soils. Its multistem form adds structural character to a planting scheme, working well as a feature tree in a border or large container, combining ornamental appeal with edible fruit production.

This plant is specifically shaped into a ball with very dense foliage. It is exceptionally large for this type of plant. 

Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is a dense, neat and tidy, evergreen shrub or small tree of compact, rounded to conical habit, with narrow, long, glossy, dark green leaves. Young stems are vivid red. Small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers bloom in late spring or early summer and are followed by dark purple berries in autumn. Attractive to pollinators and birds. Prunus lusitanica 'Angustifolia' is adaptable to a wide range of soils and conditions. It thrives in fertile, moist, well-drained soil, and grows well in full sun or partial shade. It is resistant to frost, but doesn’t’ like very exposed sites, therefore, needs to be sheltered from strong winds. Low maintenance plant, tolerant of hard pruning. Portuguese Laurel 'Angustifolia', differs from the classic variety for its greater density and narrower leaves. It is, therefore, superb for formal hedges. It forms great windbreaks and privacy screens. It reduces noise and pollution. It can be grown as a topiary tree.

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’, commonly known as Narrow-leaf Portuguese Laurel, is a refined evergreen shrub with slender, glossy leaves and a naturally dense habit. When trained or pruned into a ball shape, it forms a compact, perfectly rounded canopy reminiscent of a green orb—elegant, architectural and ideal for structured garden styles. The dark green foliage contrasts beautifully with light-coloured flowers and perennials, while the neat sphere provides year-round form and visual interest.

This cultivar’s tidy ball shape works particularly well as a formal accent in mixed borders, gravel gardens, courtyard spaces, or flanking entrances and paths. Its evergreen nature ensures consistent greenery through all seasons, and the narrow leaves keep the silhouette refined rather than bulky. Full sun to partial shade suits it best, promoting dense growth and strong leaf colour.

Prunus lusitanica ‘Angustifolia’ is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils, tolerating chalky, clay, or loamy conditions, though it dislikes prolonged waterlogging. Regular watering during establishment and light pruning to maintain the ball form will ensure a healthy, robust plant. Overall, its elegant shape and reliable evergreen performance make it a versatile and attractive choice for both formal and contemporary gardens.

Malus ‘Coccinella’ is a beautiful ornamental crab apple tree, ideal for adding colour, seasonal interest and wildlife value to a garden. It forms an attractive, upright to rounded crown, making it suitable for lawns, borders and smaller gardens where a manageable tree is required.

In spring, the tree produces an abundance of attractive pink to deep pink flowers, creating a striking display and providing an excellent source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects. These are followed by small, vivid red crab apples which remain on the branches into autumn and winter, providing valuable food for garden birds.

The foliage develops a rich green colour through the growing season before taking on attractive autumn tones. Its relatively compact habit makes ‘Coccinella’ particularly useful where space is limited, while still providing the presence and structure of a mature tree.

It is adaptable to a range of well-drained soils and performs best in full sun, where flowering and fruiting will be strongest. It is a hardy and relatively low-maintenance choice, making Malus ‘Coccinella’ an excellent specimen tree for both traditional and contemporary gardens.

Punica granatum, commonly known as the pomegranate, is an attractive deciduous shrub or small tree that brings ornamental beauty and edible interest to the garden. It is especially suited to warm, sunny, sheltered positions where it can enjoy plenty of light and heat. In the UK, it performs best against a south-facing wall, in a courtyard, or in a conservatory-style setting where extra warmth encourages flowering and fruiting.

The plant produces glossy green leaves, vibrant orange-red flowers in summer, and distinctive round fruits in favourable seasons. Even when fruit does not fully ripen, the flowers alone make it highly worthwhile as a decorative feature. Its naturally elegant branching habit also adds winter structure after leaf fall.

Punica granatum is drought tolerant once established, making it a good choice for low-maintenance or Mediterranean-style gardens. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from protection from harsh winter winds and severe frost, especially when young. It can also be grown successfully in large patio containers, allowing it to be moved to shelter in colder weather.

Ideal for feature planting, patios, walled gardens, or exotic planting schemes, pomegranate offers beauty, resilience, and the added reward of unusual homegrown fruit.

Malus Floribunda is a rounded, densely-branched, deciduous tree, with narrow, toothed, dark green leaves, yellow and red in autumn. Masses of fragrant, pale pink flowers emerge from red buds in mid-spring and gradually turn white. Flowers are followed by small, orange, edible fruits in autumn, mostly eaten by birds. Malus Floribunda grows well in a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. it thrives in full sun, but tolerates some shade. Once established, somewhat resistant to drought. Adaptable to urban conditions. Not very disease susceptible. Low maintenance, requires minimal pruning. This Japanese crab, with a profusion of lovely, pale pink flowers, is one of the most beautiful flowering crab apples. It is perfect as a specimen tree or planted in groups in informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent as a street tree, but because of its spreading habit, it shouldn’t be planted too close to buildings.

Laurus nobilis 'Otto Luyken' is a cultivar of the classic bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) that is popular in gardens and landscaping due to its unique characteristics. This compact evergreen shrub is highly valued for its elegant appearance and versatility in various garden settings.

'Otto Luyken' is characterized by its dense, bushy growth habit, reaching a mature height of approximately 2 to 3 feet (60-90 cm) with a similar spread. Its compact nature makes it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders, or even container planting. The leaves of 'Otto Luyken' are glossy dark green, similar to the traditional bay laurel, providing year-round interest and maintaining a fresh appearance throughout the seasons.

One of the standout features of this cultivar is its profuse, fragrant white flowers, which appear in spring and contrast beautifully against the dark green foliage. These blooms not only add a touch of elegance but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies to the garden. After flowering, small black berries may develop, adding further visual interest.

Laurus nobilis 'Otto Luyken' is a low-maintenance plant, well-suited to UK gardens. It prefers well-draining soil and thrives in both full sun and partial shade. Regular pruning can help maintain its compact form and encourage bushier growth.

Aside from its aesthetic appeal, 'Otto Luyken' is known for its hardiness, withstanding colder temperatures typical of the UK climate. Its adaptability and resistance to common pests and diseases make it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking an attractive, evergreen addition to their outdoor spaces.

Quercus acutissima, commonly called the sawtooth oak, is a striking deciduous tree native to East Asia and widely appreciated for its adaptability and elegance. Named for its distinctive long, narrow leaves with sharply serrated edges, it brings a bold texture to landscapes. In spring and summer, the tree displays rich green foliage, which turns golden-yellow in autumn, creating a brilliant seasonal highlight. Growing up to 25 meters tall, the sawtooth oak forms a broad, spreading crown that offers generous shade and a commanding presence. Hardy and fast-growing, it thrives in a wide range of soils and climates, making it a versatile choice for parks, gardens, and reforestation projects. Traditionally valued for its durable timber, Quercus acutissima also supports wildlife with its acorns and sheltering canopy. Symbolizing resilience, longevity, and natural harmony, the sawtooth oak embodies both practical utility and timeless beauty, making it ideal for sustainable landscapes and crafted products.

Photinia serratifolia Crunchy - 1/2 std is an ornamental, vigorous, compact, dense, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, serrated, glossy foliage, coppery-brown when young, reddish brown as it matures and dark green when mature. Panicles of small, white flowers bloom in spring and summer. Photinia serratifolia Crunchy - 1/2 std grows best in average, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except waterlogged and compact. Once established, it is resistant of frost and drought. Young leaves may be damaged by late frosts, therefore it should be sheltered, especially from harsh winds. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a great-looking, vigorous, densely branched shrub, tolerant of hard pruning, perfect for hedges and screens, useful for noise reduction or wind protection. Great as a specimen or accent plant, for flower beds and borders, and wall-side borders in informal, cottage, and urban gardens.

Acer palmatum 'Fireglow', commonly known as the Fireglow Japanese Maple, is a deciduous shrub or small tree celebrated for its vibrant foliage and graceful form. Reaching an ultimate height and spread of approximately 4 metres over 10 to 20 years, it presents a bushy, upright habit suitable for various garden settings. 

The leaves of 'Fireglow' are deeply lobed, typically with 5 to 7 slender, pointed lobes. In spring, the foliage emerges with a pinkish-red hue, grlly maturing to dark green heavily flushed with dark red during the summer months. As autumn approaches, the leaves transition to a string purple-red, offena dynamic display of colour throughout the growing season. 

This cultivar is noted for its relatively thin leaves, which allow sunlight to filter through, creating a luminous effect that enhances its fiery appearance—hence the name Fireglow'. This chartistic is particularly pronounced when the tree is positioned to catch the morning or evening sun, making the foliage ar as though it's glowing. 

'Fireglow' is appreciated for its moderate growth rate and wbranched structure, forming a broad crown at maturity. Its size and form make it an excellent choice for providing shade in small courtyards and patios. 

In terms of cultivation, 'Fireglow' thrives in moist but well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Whe it is more sun-tort than some other Japanese Maple cultivars, providing some protection from harsh afternoon sunlight can help prevent leaf scorch. Mulching around base helps retain soil moisture and keep the roots cool. This cultivar is hardy in most parts of the UK. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring little pruning—typically limited to removing dead or crossing branches to maintain its shape. If pruning is necessary, it should be done during the dormant season, avoidg early spring whenhsap is rising. Regular watering during dry periods and fertilising in spring before the leaves emerge will support healthy growth. 

This cultivar is versatile in garden design, serving well as a specimen plant in cottage, city, or Japanese-themed gardens. Its vibrant foliage provides a striking contrast when paired with plants that have green or variegated leaves, enhancing the overall visual interest of the landscape.

In summary, Acer palmatum 'Fireglow' offers a combination of aesthetic appeal and adaptability, making it a valuable addition to various garden settings.

The Strawberry Tree is an evergreen tree, grown here as a full standard with a rounded, bushy crown of glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that provide year-round interest. Its structure is dense and attractive, making it a good specimen tree for year-round screening or focal interest in a garden setting. This tree offers attractiveness across several seasons. In autumn, small white, bell-shaped flowers appear in drooping clusters, coinciding with the ripening of the previous year's fruit. This unusual overlap of flowers and strawberry-like fruits, which ripen from yellow to a deep red, gives the tree a particularly ornamental display in autumn. The fruits, while edible, are mostly grown for decorative purposes. The flowers provide a valuable late-season source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects, supporting biodiversity at a time of year when fewer plants are in bloom. The fruits are also attractive to birds and other wildlife, who feed on them once ripe, offering further value as a wildlife-friendly specimen tree. The Strawberry Tree is tolerant of coastal conditions, making it a suitable choice for exposed or salt-laden environments. It also performs well in a range of soil types, including loamy and clay soils, provided drainage is reasonable.

Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' is a vigorous, narrowly upright, pyramidal, deciduous tree with ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and lovely, white flowers in early spring. It bears good, regular crops of tasty, red-flushed, yellow-brown pears in autumn. The fruit has excellent flavour and very melting flesh. Pyrus communis 'Beurre Hardy' can grow in a wide range of soils, loamy, sandy and calcerous, but thrives in fertile, neutral, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers sunny, sheltered positions and the fruit is best when grown in full sun. Resistant to frost but since it is an early bloomer, flower buds may be damaged by late frosts. It can withstand wind. It should be grown with a pollination partner for a reliable crop. Low maintenance plant. Pear 'Beurré Hardy' is a popular French dessert pear. It is great for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for wall-side borders and growing in containers. Since it is wind resistant, it can be grown in coastal areas.

Sunset apple is a heavy-cropping garden apple with upright, compact habit and attractive pale pink flowers that bloom in March. They are followed by small, round to ovate, golden-yellow and green fruit with red and orange striping. A white to ivory flesh is crisp, firm and fine-grained, sometimes tinged with green. It has sweet, sharp, aromatic flavour. Sunset Apple was bred in approximately 1918 by G. C. Addy at Ightham, Kent. One of the parent varieties is Cox’s Orange Pippin Apple. Sunset Apple was meant to be similar to it, but easier to grow. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, cold and frost resistant, therefore, suitable for growing even in northern parts of Europe. Doesn’t need a pollinating partner because it is self-fertile. It is not commercially grown because of its small size. Sunset apples are crispy and juicy, great for eating or cooking. When cooked, they retain their shape.

Sunset apple is a heavy-cropping garden apple with upright, compact habit and attractive pale pink flowers that bloom in March. They are followed by small, round to ovate, golden-yellow and green fruit with red and orange striping. A white to ivory flesh is crisp, firm and fine-grained, sometimes tinged with green. It has sweet, sharp, aromatic flavour. Sunset Apple was bred in approximately 1918 by G. C. Addy at Ightham, Kent. One of the parent varieties is Cox’s Orange Pippin Apple. Sunset Apple was meant to be similar to it, but easier to grow. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, cold and frost resistant, therefore, suitable for growing even in northern parts of Europe. Doesn’t need a pollinating partner because it is self-fertile. It is not commercially grown because of its small size. Sunset apples are crispy and juicy, great for eating or cooking. When cooked, they retain their shape.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' is a small, ornamental, deciduous tree with broad, compact, rounded crown, and thorny branches. Glossy, broad-oval, dark green leaves look spectacular in autumn when they turn scarlet, deep yellow and purple. Small, fragrant, white flowers cover the tree in late spring and are followed by attractive clusters of deep red berries that persist on thorny branches for a long time. Attractive to birds and bees.

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia’ is very undemanding and adaptable. It grows well in any kind of soil, except waterlogged, but prefers medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It is suitable for most difficult gardens. It tolerates full exposure to coastal winds and air pollution. Very resilient and low maintenance. Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia’ is a stunning ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant or for hedges and screens in cottage and informal gardens. Great for urban and coastal areas.

Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is a small, slow-growing, wide spreading, deciduous tree with dense, round habit and very unusual foliage. Extravagant, shrimp pink, moderately lobed leaves emerge in spring, gradually change to pale yellow-green, and then turn dark green later on. Clusters of yellow-green flowers appear in April and May, and winged red fruit follow in late summer. This Shrimp-Leaved Sycamore can grow in any type of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It enjoys full sun in sheltered position, as well as partial shade. Deep shade affects the colour of foliage. Very adaptable and low maintenance plant. It requires no pruning. Resistant to drought and frost. Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' is a very ornamental tree with stunning foliage. Because of its appearance and very slow growth, it is an excellent addition to any small garden. It is also perfect for growing in containers.

Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is an upright, compact, deciduous shrub or small tree with palmate, deeply lobed, dark green leaves, flushed pink and then bronze-green in spring, vibrant red in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by red, winged seed pods in summer. Acer palmatum 'Jerre Schwartz' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It likes partial shade and best leaf colour is achieved in partial shade, but it tolerates full sun. Excessive exposure and lack of soil moisture can cause leaf scorch. It is resistant to frost, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Japanese maple 'Jerre Schwartz' is a great ornamental tree suitable for informal, cottage, rock and gravel, and urban gardens. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant. It is great for growing in containers.

Arbutus rubra is an evergreen tree of notable ornamental value, admired for its rich colouring, distinctive bark, and year-round interest. Typically medium-sized, it develops a rounded to spreading crown and a strong architectural presence, making it well suited to gardens, parks, and mild coastal landscapes.

The foliage of Arbutus rubra is one of its most striking features. The leaves are leathery, glossy, and deep green, often flushed with reddish tones when young. Elliptical in shape with finely serrated margins, they are held densely along the branches, contributing to the tree’s lush and robust appearance throughout the year. As an evergreen, it provides consistent structure even in winter months.

Its bark is particularly decorative. Smooth and richly coloured, it peels naturally in thin flakes, revealing layers of warm red, cinnamon, and copper beneath. This exfoliating habit gives the trunk and larger branches a textured, sculptural quality that becomes increasingly attractive with age.

Flowering typically occurs in autumn or early winter. Small, urn-shaped flowers appear in hanging clusters and are usually creamy white to pale pink. These blooms are attractive to pollinating insects and add subtle charm at a time when many plants are dormant. The flowers are followed by rounded fruits that gradually ripen to shades of red, enhancing the tree’s seasonal appeal and providing food for birds.

Arbutus rubra prefers well-drained soil and thrives in sheltered positions with full sun or light shade. Once established, it shows good tolerance to drought and coastal conditions. Its combination of colourful bark, evergreen foliage, delicate flowers, and ornamental fruit makes it a refined and enduring choice in temperate gardens.