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Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’, commonly known as the Japanese White Pine, is an elegant evergreen conifer prized for its striking blue-green foliage, graceful form and year-round ornamental appeal. Native to Japan, this beautiful pine develops a naturally picturesque shape, often forming an open, irregular crown with gently twisting branches that create a distinctive Japanese garden character.

The soft, slender needles are arranged in clusters of five and have a silvery-blue appearance, giving the tree a cool, refined colour that provides excellent contrast against darker evergreens or lush green planting schemes. In spring, attractive purple-blue cones may appear, adding further seasonal interest. With age, the bark develops attractive grey tones and a rugged texture, enhancing its mature, sculptural appearance.

Growing at a slow to moderate rate, Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’ is an excellent choice where space is limited or where a specimen tree with strong architectural qualities is required. It typically reaches around 4–6 metres in height over many years, although its final size depends on growing conditions and pruning. It responds well to careful training and is often used for Niwaki-style pruning, making it a popular choice for formal Japanese gardens, courtyards and contemporary landscapes.

This Japanese White Pine prefers a sunny, open position in free-draining soil and is particularly suited to lighter, sandy or loamy soils. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and requires little maintenance, although young trees benefit from regular watering during dry periods. It is generally hardy throughout the UK and tolerates exposed positions, provided the soil does not remain waterlogged during winter.

Pinus parviflora ‘Glauca’ makes a superb focal point as a specimen tree, either planted in a lawn, gravel garden or among other architectural plants. Its elegant silhouette, evergreen foliage and slow-growing nature make it a long-lasting and highly desirable addition to both traditional and modern gardens.

Daphne transatlantica Pink Fragrance is a stunning and fragrant shrub that is beloved by gardeners and plant enthusiasts alike. This variety of Daphne is a hybrid of Daphne caucasica and Daphne collina, and is known for its exquisite fragrance and beautiful pink flowers. This shrub is a slow-growing evergreen that typically reaches a height of 3-4 feet and a spread of 2-3 feet. It has a compact, mounding habit and attractive dark green foliage that provides a lovely backdrop for its fragrant blooms. The Pink Fragrance variety blooms in late winter and early spring, producing clusters of small, pink flowers with a sweet, citrusy scent. One of the great things about Daphne transatlantica Pink Fragrance is that it is relatively easy to grow and care for. It prefers well-draining soil and partial shade, making it an ideal choice for woodland gardens or shady areas of the yard. It also benefits from regular pruning to maintain its shape and promote healthy growth.

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a small, bushy, narrow evergreen shrub with upright branches densely covered with tough, leathery, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers blooming in spring, followed by pink fruits in autumn. Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' 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. Relatively, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Spindle tree 'Green Spire' is a tough, dense shrub that requires minimal care and is perfect for shaping into hedges and screens for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Great as a ground cover, for beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Excellent for banks and slopes and growing in containers.

Betula nana 'Golden Treasure' is a compact, slow-growing deciduous shrub, ideal for small gardens, rockeries, and borders. Its naturally dwarf habit, typically reaching around 60–80 cm in height, makes it perfect for limited spaces or as part of a mixed planting scheme.

Golden Treasure thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic to neutral soils. This variety is particularly valued for its vibrant golden-yellow foliage in spring and summer, turning warm orange hues in autumn, adding long-lasting seasonal interest.

Hardy and low-maintenance, 'Golden Treasure' is well-suited to cooler climates and exposed locations, making it a great choice for northern or upland gardens. It also tolerates poor soils and is suitable for wildlife-friendly gardens, attracting insects and providing ground cover. For best results, plant it in an open, sunny spot where its colorful foliage can shine, and avoid overly dry or chalky soil conditions. Minimal pruning is required.

Platanus Acerifolia is a large, vigorous, single-trunk, deciduous tree with rounded habit, horizontal branching and attractive peeling, grey and cream, bark. Large, palmate, 3-5 lobed leaves are medium to dark green, yellow-brown in autumn. Inconspicuous, small flowers, yellowish male and reddish female, bloom in April. Female flowers are followed by long-stalked fruiting balls packed with seed-like fruits in autumn, persisting on branches throughout the winter.

 Platanus Acerifolia is a hybrid cross between American sycamore (P. occidentalis) and Oriental planetree (P. orientalis). It prefers average, hummus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It thrives full sun, but grows well in light shade. Tolerant of urban pollution and coastal conditions. Resistant to frost and wind. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning.

Platanus Acerifolia is a good urban tree and very popular for growing in large streets and avenues, as well as parks and large public areas. It’s an excellent shade tree. Because of its vigorous root system, it shouldn’t be planted near buildings.

Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' is a small, bushy, narrow evergreen shrub with upright branches densely covered with tough, leathery, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and inconspicuous, greenish-white flowers blooming in spring, followed by pink fruits in autumn. Euonymus japonicus 'Green Spire' 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. Relatively, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Spindle tree 'Green Spire' is a tough, dense shrub that requires minimal care and is perfect for shaping into hedges and screens for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Great as a ground cover, for beds and borders, and wall-side borders. Excellent for banks and slopes and growing in containers.

Syringa Vulgaris Souvenir d'Alice Harding is a beautiful and fragrant lilac cultivar that would make a lovely addition to any garden. This deciduous shrub typically grows to be about 8 to 12 feet tall and 6 to 10 feet wide, with a dense and bushy habit.

The Souvenir d'Alice Harding lilac produces stunning panicles of fragrant, double flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer. The flowers are a pale lavender color with a hint of pink, and are quite large and showy. The foliage of this lilac is also attractive, with heart-shaped, deep green leaves that turn a golden-yellow color in the fall.

This lilac prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil that is slightly alkaline. It is relatively low-maintenance and requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape and size.

Overall, Syringa Vulgaris Souvenir d'Alice Harding is a gorgeous and easy-to-grow lilac cultivar that is sure to delight any gardener or flower enthusiast. Its stunning flowers and lovely fragrance make it a popular choice for garden borders, hedges, and cut flower arrangements.

Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz' is a prostrate, spreading, slow-growing, dense, coniferous, evergreen shrub with orange-brown young stems, and aromatic, needle-like, golden-yellow to yellow-green leaves, flushed bronze in winter. Female plants bear small, globose, fleshy, fruit-like cones. Juniperus communis 'Goldschatz' is adaptable to a wide range of soils, even very poor and rocky ones, but grows best in moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. Once established, resistant to drought. Really dislikes hot and humid conditions. It is extremely tolerant of low temperatures, frost, and exposed positions. Adaptable to air pollution and urban conditions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Juniper 'Goldschatz' is a wonderful, ornamental, evergreen shrub, ideal for poor and dry soils. Perfect as a ground cover, especially for banks and slopes for erosion control. Great looking in rock and gravel gardens, but also suitable for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Good for growing in containers.

Frangula alnus, commonly known as alder buckthorn, is a versatile and ecologically valuable plant that can be an excellent addition to a wide range of garden styles. Its natural adaptability allows it to thrive in moist, well-drained soils and it tolerates both full sun and partial shade, making it suitable for various garden positions including borders, woodland edges, or wildlife-focused spaces.

As a deciduous shrub or small tree, it brings multi-season interest to the garden: its glossy green leaves emerge in spring, followed by clusters of small, star-shaped pale greenish-yellow flowers in early summer. These are later replaced by red berries that ripen to black in autumn, providing a rich food source for birds and other wildlife.

Frangula alnus is especially valued in environmentally conscious gardens as it supports biodiversity. It attracts bees, other pollinators, and is the larval food plant for the brimstone butterfly. Additionally, it has a non-invasive root system, requires minimal maintenance once established, and is generally pest- and disease-resistant. Its subtle beauty, wildlife benefits, and resilience make it an ideal choice for gardeners looking to combine ecological value with low-maintenance charm.

Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a small, evergreen tree of widely conical to broadly oval habit with spiny, toothed, extremely glossy, emerald green leaves. Small, greenish-white flowers that bloom in spring are followed by abundant and long-lasting crop of attractive, large, orange to red, berries in autumn and winter. It’s a female, partially self-pollinating plant. 'Nellie R. Stevens' Holly is a cross between English holly (ilex aquifolium) and Chinese holly (ilex cornuta). It can grow in various soil types, but prefers fertile, medium moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It can withstand frost and wind, but needs to be sheltered from drying winter winds. It is suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant. Ilex 'Nellie R. Stevens' is great as a specimen plant, good for hedges and screens, foundations, path edgings, and for growing in containers. Its branches with glossy leaves and red berries are typical Christmas decoration.

Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is a medium-sized, vigorous, deciduous tree with oval, half-open crown and feathery, deeply serrated, green leaves, orange and red and autumn. Clusters of small, white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by orange-red berries in late summer and autumn. Attractive to birds and bees. Sorbus aucuparia Asplenifolia is adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, but prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Suitable for dry soil. It is resistant to frost and it can withstand wind and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Tough and easy to grow. Rowan 'Aspleniifolia', with its feathery foliage, profusion of white flowers and attractive red berries, is a wonderful ornamental tree. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant in medium sized gardens. Great for cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens. Excellent as a street tree and suitable for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Pinus parviflora 'Ara Kawa' is a distinctive cultivar of the Japanese White Pine (Pinus parviflora), a species native to Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Valued for its ornamental features, 'Ara Kawa' is popular among gardeners, landscapers, and bonsai enthusiasts.

This cultivar is a slow-growing, compact tree or shrub that typically reaches a height of 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) and a spread of 3 to 6 feet (0.9 to 1.8 meters) after about 10 years. The growth rate of 'Ara Kawa' can be further controlled through pruning, making it suitable for various landscape designs and bonsai artistry.

'Ara Kawa' is easily recognized by its dense, irregular branching pattern and striking, contorted trunk. The bark is rough and dark brown with patches of light gray, creating a visually appealing contrast. The tree's overall form is sculptural and reminiscent of driftwood, which adds to its aesthetic value.

The needles of 'Ara Kawa' are arranged in bundles of five, a characteristic shared with other Pinus parviflora species. The needles are soft, slightly twisted, and measure between 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.6 centimeters) in length. They are bluish-green, providing a pleasant color contrast against the darker trunk.

The tree produces small, attractive cones that are 1 to 2 inches (2.5 to 5 centimeters) long. They are initially green, maturing to a light brown color over time. The cones add to the visual interest of the tree, particularly during the winter months.

It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and should be planted in full sun for optimal growth. Once established, the tree is relatively low-maintenance, requiring only minimal pruning to maintain its shape.

Due to its unique features and adaptability, Pinus parviflora 'Ara Kawa' is an excellent choice for gardens, rockeries, and specimen planting. Its slow growth rate, compact size, and intriguing form also make it a popular choice for bonsai art, where it can be trained and shaped to accentuate its natural beauty.

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.

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.

Morus nigra trained as a mature four-branched espalier is an outstanding choice for gardens where space, productivity, and ornamental structure are important. Its carefully trained horizontal framework creates a formal architectural feature that looks superb against sunny walls, fences, or boundary lines. This elegant form allows gardeners to enjoy a traditionally broad-growing mulberry in a far smaller footprint, making it especially suitable for compact gardens, courtyards, and kitchen garden settings.

The tree carries attractive heart-shaped leaves that provide fresh summer greenery, while its rich purple-black fruits ripen in late summer. These sweet, aromatic berries are highly prized for fresh eating, preserves, and culinary use. In autumn, the foliage may develop warm seasonal tones before leaf fall, while the bare branch structure adds winter interest.

Morus nigra thrives best in a warm, sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. A south or west-facing wall is ideal, helping fruit ripen fully and protecting young growth from colder weather. Once established, it is hardy and long-lived, requiring only periodic pruning to maintain its espalier shape and encourage fruiting wood.

Perfect for decorative edible gardens, formal layouts, and smaller spaces, this mature espalier mulberry offers beauty, character, and generous harvests for many years.

Acer palmatum dissectum, commonly known as the laceleaf Japanese maple, is a popular ornamental tree renowned for its intricate, finely divided foliage. This deciduous shrub or small tree is part of the Aceraceae family and originates from Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) with a similar spread, making it a perfect choice for small gardens and container planting.

The leaves of Acer palmatum dissectum are deeply lobed and serrated, resembling delicate lace. Throughout the seasons, the foliage transitions from a vibrant green in spring and summer to spectacular shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, providing year-round interest. The tree's cascading, weeping habit adds an elegant and graceful element to any landscape design.

Acer palmatum dissectum prefers a position in partial shade with well-drained, moist soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape. This tree is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases. Its compact size and striking appearance make it an excellent choice for adding structure and color to garden borders, patios, and rockeries in British gardens.

Prunus serrulata ‘Kiku Shidare’, also known as the weeping cherry ‘Kiku Shidare Zakura’, is a stunning ornamental tree ideal for adding elegance and seasonal drama to gardens. Its compact size and graceful, pendulous branches make it particularly well-suited for small to medium gardens, courtyards, or as a specimen tree in prominent positions.

In early to mid-spring, it becomes a focal point, erupting in masses of fragrant, deep pink double blossoms that create a waterfall of color. The tree typically reaches a height of 8 to 12 feet (2.5 to 3.5 meters), making it manageable and easy to incorporate into landscape designs. For best results, it should be planted in full sun to partial shade, in well-drained, fertile soil.

A sheltered spot protects its early blossoms from harsh winds or frost. Its romantic weeping habit and vivid spring display make it perfect for creating a peaceful, picturesque garden setting.

Alnus cordata, commonly known as the Italian alder, is a medium to large deciduous tree native to southern Italy and parts of Corsica. It belongs to the Betulaceae family and is highly valued for its ability to thrive in poor soils and challenging environmental conditions. This species is often planted for ornamental purposes, soil improvement, and as a windbreak due to its robust growth and adaptability.

The tree can reach heights of up to 25-30 metres (82-98 feet) with a trunk diameter of about 1 metre (3.3 feet). It has a relatively narrow, conical crown, which makes it an attractive choice for landscaping in urban and rural environments. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown when young, developing shallow fissures with age.

Alnus cordata is noted for its distinctive heart-shaped (cordate) leaves, which are bright green and glossy, measuring 7-12 cm in length. Unlike some other alders, the leaves of A. cordata remain on the tree until late autumn, giving it an extended season of greenery. In spring, it produces small, inconspicuous catkins, with male catkins being pendulous and yellowish, and female catkins more compact and upright. These develop into small, woody cones that persist on the tree through winter.

One of the key characteristics of Alnus cordata is its nitrogen-fixing ability. Like other alders, it forms a symbiotic relationship with the bacterium Frankia, which allows it to fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil. This quality makes it an excellent species for improving soil fertility, particularly in degraded or nutrient-poor areas.

Overall, the Italian alder is a resilient and versatile tree, well-suited to a variety of landscapes, including wet or compacted soils, and is an important species for ecological restoration projects.

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 dissectum, commonly known as the lace leaf Japanese maple, is a popular ornamental tree renowned for its intricate, finely divided foliage. This deciduous shrub or small tree is part of the Aceraceae family and originates from Japan, Korea, and China. It typically grows to a height of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) with a similar spread, making it a perfect choice for small gardens and container planting.

The leaves of Acer palmatum dissectum are deeply lobed and serrated, resembling delicate lace. Throughout the seasons, the foliage transitions from a vibrant green in spring and summer to spectacular shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, providing year-round interest. The tree's cascading, weeping habit adds an elegant and graceful element to any landscape design.

Acer palmatum dissectum prefers a position in partial shade with well-drained, moist soil. It is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning to maintain its shape. This tree is also known for its resilience to pests and diseases. Its compact size and striking appearance make it an excellent choice for adding structure and colour to garden borders, patios, and rockeries in British gardens.