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Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ is a heavily-producing, deciduous apple tree, with oval, dark green leaves and lovely, fragrant, white flowers blooming in April. Attractive to bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Flowers are followed by heavy and regular crops of greenish-yellow to golden-yellow, delicious, sweet, crispy, juicy, and aromatic apples. Malus Domestica 'Golden Delicious’ grows best in moderately fertile, neutral, deep, loamy, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but can adapt to partial shade. It requires cold winters for good fruit production, but it has to be sheltered from harsh winter winds. It is self-fertile but needs a pollinator of anther variety blooming at the same time for better crops. Regular pruning and fruit thinning are required to improve fruit size and quality. 'Golden Delicious' Apple is a wonderful, ornamental tree, a nice addition to any garden. It is primarily grown for its delicious fruit, perfect for eating fresh and great for cooking. One of the best apple varieties.

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.

Elaeagnus ebbingei, or Ebbing's Silverberry, is a cross between Elaeagnus macrophylla × Elaeagnus pungens. It’s a large, bushy, dense, rounded shrub, evergreen in warm winter climates, semi-evergreen in colder. Leathery, oval leaves are green with silver scales. As the plant matures, leaves turn dark green with silvery undersides. The clusters of creamy white, intensely fragrant, flowers bloom in late autumn, and are followed by edible, reddish-brown fruits in winter and early spring.

Elaeagnus ebbingei can grow in wide varieties of soils, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, medium moisture, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it can withstand drought, wind, and salt spray. Coastal winds may cause chlorosis when planted on shallow chalky soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Elaeagnus ebbingei has a beautiful silvery-green foliage that creates nice shimmering effect. It is perfect as a background plant, for hedges and screens, in shrub borders, or along highways.

Ginkgo biloba is known as a “living fossil”, one of the oldest tree species. It’s a large, long-lived, coniferous, deciduous tree with deeply grooved, grey-brown bark and thick, fan-shaped, bi-lobed, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Ginkgo has either male catkins or female single flowers on long stems. Female plants bear unpleasantly scented plum-like fruits, which are actually hard seeds with silvery yellow seed coats. Ginkgo biloba grows in a wide variety of soils, except too wet and waterlogged, but prefers average, medium moisture, sandy, well-drained soils, in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of heat, salt, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free and pest-free. Ginkgo biloba is a perfect specimen plant for large gardens. Great as a shade tree, lawn tree, or planted in espaliers. Very good for streets and parks. Slower-growing varieties are suitable for growing in containers. While young, the crown can be trimmed and trained as desired.

Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is a vigorous, fast-growing, wide-spreading, deciduous tree of weeping habit, with elegant, arching branches, golden-yellow when young, and narrow, lance-shaped, bright green leaves. Yellow male and green female catkins emerge in spring along the leaves. Weeping branches grow to the ground forming an attractive golden-green curtain. Salix x sepulcralis var. chrysocoma is adaptable to a wide range of soils, but prefers deep, moderately fertile soil, in full sun. Ideal for wet and damp sites. Resistant to frost and air pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Easy to grow and maintain. Golden Weeping Willow is a stunning, elegant, decorative, architectural tree, perfect as a specimen plant or focal point in large gardens. Looks beautiful when planted near streams and ponds. Great for large urban areas and suitable for wildlife gardens as well.

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.

Pinus mugo subsp. mughus, commonly known as dwarf mountain pine or creeping pine, is a low-growing, evergreen conifer native to the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe. This subspecies of Pinus mugo is characterised by its compact, shrubby form, often spreading horizontally rather than growing upright. It is a popular choice in rock gardens, alpine gardens, and as ground cover due to its resilience and attractive appearance.

The dwarf mountain pine typically grows to a height of 1 to 2 metres, with a similar spread, although in ideal conditions it can reach up to 3 metres over many years. Its growth habit varies, with some plants forming a dense, cushion-like mound, while others develop more open, irregular shapes. The bark is brown to grey, developing furrows and ridges as the plant ages, which adds to its visual appeal.

The needles of Pinus mugo mughus are dark green and arranged in pairs, measuring around 3 to 8 centimetres in length. These needles are stiff and sharp, giving the plant a somewhat prickly texture. It produces small, conical brownish-grey cones, usually about 2 to 5 centimetres long, which mature after two to three years.

One of the key attributes of this subspecies is its hardiness. It can thrive in poor soils, withstand drought, and tolerate cold and windy conditions, making it suitable for exposed locations and high altitudes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, although it can adapt to a range of soil types, including sandy and stony substrates.

Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote' is a beautiful, spreading, compact, dense, semi-evergreen shrub with numerous slender, reddish stems and tidy, narrowly ovate, blue-green leaves. Large, cup-shaped, 5-petal, waxy, golden yellow flowers with golden stamens and orange anthers bloom in summer and autumn. They are followed by bright-red, oval fruits. Hypericum x hidcoteense 'Hidcote' can grow in a wide variety of soils, including rocky and sandy, but prefers average, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Tolerant of drought, maritime exposure, and cold, but in colder climates it dies to the ground in winter. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. This hybrid is one of the most popular and resilient Hypericums. It is great as an accent plant, in shrub borders and mixed borders, banks and slopes, or as a lovely, flowering, low hedge or screen. It mixes well with herbaceous perennials. Perfect for cottage, coastal, and urban gardens.

Wisteria sinensis, or Chinese wisteria, is a large, vigorous, anticlockwise twining, deciduous climber with pinnate, dark green leaves and tiny, fragrant, mauve or lilac flowers appearing in long, dropping clusters and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by attractive, velvety, bean-like pods. Attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies.

Wisteria sinensis likes moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soil. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it can withstand some drought. The best flowering occurs in full sun. It can withstand low temperatures, but needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Flower buds may be damaged by spring frost. It needs regular pruning to maintain its shape and size as it has invasive tendencies.

Chinese wisteria is a beautiful climber, but needs sturdy structures to grow. Perfect for large, strong, arbours, pergolas, fences, trellises or walls. It can be trained as a specimen tree. Suitable for growing in containers.

Picea pungens 'Lucky Strike' is an excellent choice for garden landscapes, particularly in smaller or more formal settings. This compact cultivar of the Colorado blue spruce features dense, upright growth and a narrow, pyramidal form that provides architectural structure and year-round visual interest. Its vibrant, silvery-blue needles create a striking contrast against green foliage in the garden, making it a standout specimen or focal point.

This conifer is especially well-suited for rock gardens, foundation plantings, and mixed borders, where its slow growth habit—typically reaching 6 to 10 feet tall over many years—ensures it won’t outgrow its space quickly. 'Lucky Strike' is hardy and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and generally low-maintenance, requiring little to no pruning to maintain its shape.

Due to its resilience and ornamental value, Picea pungens 'Lucky Strike' is a valuable addition to gardens seeking evergreen color and form. It pairs well with other conifers, ornamental grasses, or perennials, creating a dynamic and attractive garden design throughout the seasons.

Ligustrum excelsum Superbum - is a small, evergreen tree with a great, rounded crown that retains its rounded shape if grown in full sun. Long, ovate, pointed, glossy, light-green leaves have attractive, greenish-yellow to creamy-yellow margins. Numerous clusters of scented, creamy-yellow flowers almost cover the leaves in summer and autumn, and are followed by small, black berries that remain on branches for a long time. Chinese privet 'Excelsum Superbum' - can thrive in wide range of soil types, except waterlogged. It prefers deep, fertile, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but it can tolerate some shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. Tolerant of urban pollution and salty air. Low maintenance plant. In harsh winters, it may lose its leaves. Ligustrum excelsum Superbum – is a tough tree, perfect for restricted spaces as it can be planted very close to buildings, therefore, suitable for a street tree. Great for informal hedges and screens, or as an accent plant.

Phormium tenax 'Sundowner' is a bold and colorful evergreen perennial, ideal for adding year-round interest and architectural structure to a variety of garden styles. Its long, arching, sword-like leaves display a striking mix of bronze, rose, copper, and olive-green tones, bringing warmth and depth to borders, gravel gardens, and containers.

Growing up to 1.5–2 meters tall, it makes an excellent focal point or backdrop in both contemporary and traditional planting schemes. ‘Sundowner’ thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil.

It’s highly tolerant of wind, salt, and drought once established, making it perfect for exposed or coastal gardens. Low-maintenance and hardy in milder climates, it may require winter protection in colder areas. Its vibrant foliage and tough nature make Phormium ‘Sundowner’ an ideal choice for gardeners seeking striking form with minimal upkeep.

Picea abies 'Pusch' is a dwarf cultivar of the Norway spruce, known for its compact size, unique cone production, and suitability for small gardens and rockeries. Originating from the traditional Picea abies species, this slow-growing variety is cherished for its ornamental value and attractive, miniature form.

This conifer typically grows to a height of 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) over the course of 10 years, forming a compact, rounded shape. Its dense branches are covered in short, dark green needles that provide a striking year-round display. What makes Picea abies 'Pusch' truly special, however, is its prolific production of bright red, small cones in spring. These cones first appear as vibrant, ruby-red structures, creating a colourful contrast against the green foliage, before maturing into a more subdued brown hue later in the season.

Due to its modest size and slow growth rate, Picea abies 'Pusch' is ideal for smaller spaces, container gardening, and rock gardens. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, preferring well-drained, slightly acidic soil. While it is hardy in cold climates, it benefits from being sheltered from strong winds and extremes in weather, especially during its early growth stages.

This cultivar requires minimal maintenance and is relatively resistant to pests and diseases, making it a low-care option for gardeners seeking year-round visual interest. Pruning is rarely necessary, though it can be done lightly to maintain its shape. Overall, Picea abies 'Pusch' is a striking and versatile choice for anyone looking to add a splash of colour and texture to their garden or landscape design.

Fargesia rufa is an elegant, vigorous, fast growing, evergreen bamboo. It roots from a dense, non-invasive, slowly-creeping clump. It is upright when young and slightly arching when mature. Its canes are tall, slender, glossy, yellow-green with red-orange sheaths. The leaves are short, narrow, blue-green, grey-green underneath. It rarely flowers. Fargesia rufa can adapt to any type of soil, but grows best in fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moisture retentive soils. It doesn’t like too wet or too dry soils. It thrives in partial shade. In full sun, it appreciates some afternoon shade. It is resistant to frost and tolerant of cold winters, but needs to be sheltered form harsh winds. It prefers cool summer climates. Virtually pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Dragon Head Bamboo is a stunning, exotic-looking plant, very easy to grow. Perfect for planting in containers on patios or roof gardens. Excellent for hedges and screens. Great as a specimen plant or in beds and borders.

Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay' is a remarkable evergreen shrub that enchants garden enthusiasts with its elegant appearance and versatility. Belonging to the Pittosporaceae family, this cultivar is prized for its lush foliage, compact growth habit, and suitability for a variety of garden settings.

Standing at a moderate height of 6-8 feet and spreading about 4-6 feet, 'Bannow Bay' is a well-behaved shrub that fits seamlessly into both small and large landscapes. Its compact, rounded shape makes it an excellent choice for hedges, borders, or as a standalone specimen plant.

The most striking feature of Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay' is its foliage. The leaves are glossy, deep green, and oval-shaped, creating a lush and vibrant appearance throughout the year. This dense foliage serves as an attractive backdrop for other plants and provides year-round interest, making it a popular choice for garden design.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, 'Bannow Bay' emits a delightful fragrance from its small, inconspicuous flowers, adding an aromatic dimension to your garden. These fragrant blossoms typically appear in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

One of the standout characteristics of 'Bannow Bay' is its adaptability to various environmental conditions. It thrives in both full sun and partial shade, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden locations. It also demonstrates good tolerance to drought once established, making it suitable for regions with varying moisture levels.

Overall, Pittosporum 'Bannow Bay' is a versatile and visually appealing evergreen shrub that enhances garden aesthetics year-round. Its compact growth, glossy green foliage, fragrant flowers, and adaptability to different settings make it a valuable addition to gardens, providing both beauty and functionality to any landscape. Whether used as a hedging plant, a specimen shrub, or a foundation planting, 'Bannow Bay' is sure to elevate the charm of any outdoor space.

Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold' is a lovely, small, compact, broadly globose, low-spreading shrub with short, green, needle-like leaves in spring and summer, and rich golden yellow in cold weather, and small, inconspicuous cones. It is one of the best “winter gold” pines. Pinus mugo 'Carsten's Wintergold' can grow in most soil types, alkaline, sandy, loamy, sandy, or clay, as long as they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It is tolerant of coastal conditions but its colour is most intense in colder climates. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf mountain pine 'Carsten' is an exceptional shrub, perfect for brightening and adding colour to any cottage, urban, coastal, or rock garden. Excellent as a specimen or accent plant in small gardens. Great as a ground cover or for banks and slopes when planted in groups. Suitable for growing in containers.

Trachelospermum Jasminoides is a vigorous, evergreen climber, with twining stems, oval, glossy, dark green leaves, bronze purple when they emerge, bronze-red in winter. Clusters of lovely, very fragrant, star-shaped, white to creamy flowers bloom in summer. Star jasmine grows best in fertile, well-drained soils in full sun, but it can tolerate partial shade and most soils and conditions. It thrives in a south-facing positions. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. It needs to be protected from cold, drying winds. It should be provided a strong support and pruned to promote bushy growth. Generally, disease-free and pest-free. Very easy to grow and maintain. Ideal for beginners. Trachelospermum Jasminoides, with is highly fragrant flowers and attractive evergreen foliage, is a beautiful vine suitable for informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. It is perfect as a ground cover or low clipped hedge. Excellent for covering walls, fences, pergolas, arbours and trellises. Great for planting in pots.

Quercus coccinea, known as the scarlet oak, is a stunning deciduous tree native to North America and admired for its brilliant seasonal display. In spring and summer, its deeply lobed green leaves form a graceful canopy, but it is in autumn that the tree reveals its true brilliance—transforming into fiery shades of scarlet, crimson, and deep red. This spectacular burst of color makes the scarlet oak a cherished symbol of vitality, transformation, and natural beauty. Its strong wood, hardy growth, and deep root system reflect resilience and endurance, qualities that have long connected this oak to strength and stability. Thriving in upland soils and sunlit environments, Quercus coccinea also plays an important ecological role, supporting wildlife and enriching landscapes with its vibrant presence. With its striking appearance and enduring symbolism, the scarlet oak embodies the essence of boldness, energy, and timeless connection to the natural world.

Pittosporum ‘Victoria’ is an upright, bushy, dense, evergreen shrub with small, elliptic, leathery, silvery-green leaves with irregular, wavy, white margins, tinged dark pink in winter. Small, fragrant, bell-shaped, dark purple flowers bloom in late spring and early summer and are followed by dark grey seed capsules.

Pittosporum ‘Victoria’ can grow in a wide variety of soils, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun and the best leaf colour is in full sun, but it can grow well in partial shade. Resistant to frost, but needs to be sheltered from harsh, drying winter winds. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and ideal for coastal areas. Tolerant of urban pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Tawhiwhi or Kohuhu 'Victoria' is a great ornamental shrub, very attractive and resilient. Suitable for coastal, urban, and cottage gardens. Excellent for beds and borders, wall-side borders, and trellises. Great for hedges and screens, and for growing in containers.

Catalpa bungei, also known as the Chinese catalpa or the Manchurian catalpa, is a deciduous tree that is native to China and Korea. It is a medium-sized tree that can grow up to 40 feet tall and 30 feet wide.

The tree has a broad, spreading canopy with large, heart-shaped leaves that are up to 12 inches long and 8 inches wide. The leaves are dark green and glossy on top, and paler underneath. In the fall, the leaves turn a vibrant yellow before falling off.

Catalpa bungei produces beautiful, fragrant white flowers in the late spring or early summer. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and up to 2 inches wide. They are arranged in large clusters at the ends of the branches and attract bees and other pollinators.

After the flowers fade, the tree produces long, slender seed pods that are up to 20 inches long. The pods are cylindrical and contain numerous small, flat seeds.

Catalpa bungei is a hardy and adaptable tree that can grow in a wide range of soils and conditions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moderate moisture. The tree is commonly used in landscaping and as a shade tree in parks and gardens.

Overall, Catalpa bungei is a beautiful and hardy tree that provides year-round interest with its large leaves, fragrant flowers, and interesting seed pods.