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Catalpa biganoides ‘Purpurea’ is a fast-growing, medium-sized deciduous tree with a wide-spreading growth habit and large, heart-shaped leaves, glossy purple when young, dark-green and purple as they mature. Trumpet-shaped, creamy white flowers marked with yellow and purple brown, grow in upright clusters throughout spring and summer, and are followed by long, bean-shaped fruit. Hence the name Indian Bean Tree. Catalpa biganoides ‘Purpurea’ will tolerate any kind of soil as long as it is well-drained, but prefers fertile, moist soils in full sun. It needs to be sheltered from hard winds and protected from spring frosts when young. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very resilient, easy to grow and low maintenance. Catalpa biganoides ‘Purpurea’ is a hybrid between Catalpa bignonioides and C. ovata that originated in France more than 100 years ago. It is an attractive shade tree, great for cottage and informal gardens, parks and streets.

Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a New Zealand selection of Fraser's Photinia. It’s a large, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy, brilliant, bright red leaves when they emerge, and dark green after several weeks. Small, 5-petal, white flowers bloom in spring and are rarely followed by red fruits which can persist throughout winter. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' grows best in average, fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, 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. Low maintenance plant. Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' is a very popular evergreen shrub, great as a specimen or accent plant, but perfect for hedges and screens, useful for noise reduction, or wind protection.

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' is a cultivar of the popular ornamental tree species Robinia pseudoacacia, also known as the black locust tree. This tree is native to North America but has been widely cultivated in many parts of the world, including Europe and Asia. The 'Umbraculifera' cultivar is known for its attractive rounded crown, which makes it a popular choice for landscaping and street planting. The tree can grow up to 10 meters tall, with a spread of up to 8 meters. Its leaves are pinnately compound and can reach up to 30 cm in length. The tree produces fragrant white flowers in the late spring, which are followed by long, slender seed pods. Robinia pseudoacacia 'Umbraculifera' is a hardy tree that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, including urban environments. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial shade. It is relatively low-maintenance and does not require regular pruning or fertilization.

Castanea sativa, commonly known as the sweet chestnut tree, is a majestic and long-lived species native to Europe and parts of Asia Minor. Belonging to the Fagaceae family, it stands as a symbol of strength and resilience in many cultures, with its towering stature and deeply furrowed bark.

The leaves of Castanea sativa are distinctively long and lance-shaped, with serrated edges that give them a rough texture. During the spring and summer, the canopy is adorned with clusters of creamy-white flowers, which give way to spiky green husks containing the prized sweet chestnuts in autumn.

Sweet chestnuts, often referred to simply as "chestnuts," have been a staple food source for centuries, cherished for their rich, nutty flavor and versatile culinary applications. Whether roasted over an open fire, boiled and mashed into a creamy puree, or incorporated into hearty stews and stuffing recipes, chestnuts are celebrated in both sweet and savory dishes throughout the UK.

Beyond their culinary significance, sweet chestnut trees play a vital ecological role, providing habitat and sustenance for a diverse array of wildlife. Birds, such as blue tits and nuthatches, feast on the tree's seeds, while small mammals like squirrels rely on them as a seasonal food source.

Despite their resilience, sweet chestnut trees face threats from various pests and diseases, including chestnut blight and ink disease, which have impacted populations in some regions. Conservation efforts aim to preserve these iconic trees and their valuable genetic diversity for future generations to enjoy.

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.

Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' is a decorative and hardy variety of rowan, or mountain ash tree, particularly noted for its profuse clusters of bright red berries and lush, pinnate, green leaves. Originating in Europe, this cultivar is recognized for its more compact and upright growth habit, making it suitable for smaller gardens or landscapes. It typically reaches heights of around 15 meters.

The 'Sheerwater Seedling' unfolds its beauty in every season. In spring, it brings forth dense clusters of creamy-white flowers, attracting a myriad of pollinators. As summer progresses, these flowers give way to vibrant, red berries, which become a primary food source for birds, especially in winter months. By autumn, the foliage turns into a fiery spectacle of oranges, reds, and yellows, creating a striking contrast with the bold berries.

Besides its aesthetic attributes, the 'Sheerwater Seedling' is valued for its adaptability and resilience. It thrives in a range of soil types, and its robust nature allows it to withstand urban pollution and harsh weather conditions. The resilience and prolific berry production make it a valuable addition to wildlife gardens, providing shelter and sustenance to various bird species and other fauna. Its attractive features and hardiness make it a popular choice for both ornamental and ecological plantings.

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

Magnolia x soulangeana is a spreading, deciduous shrub or small tree of upright habit when young and pyramidal to rounded as it matures, with smooth, silvery bark, and obovate mid-green leaves, golden-brown in autumn. Masses of fragrant, large, cup-shaped, white, pink or purple flowers, white inside, bloom in late spring before the leaves emerge. Magnolia x soulangeana is adaptable to a wide range of soils, except too wet and too dry.

It prefers fertile, organically rich, slightly acidic, moist, and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of frost, but needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. Early frost can damage flower buds. It can withstand urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t need regular pruning.

Magnolia x soulangeana is a hybrid cross between M. denudata and M. liliflora. This impressive magnolia makes an excellent specimen plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Pinus pinaster, commonly known as the Maritime Pine, is a striking evergreen conifer well suited to larger gardens, particularly in coastal or exposed locations. Native to southern Europe, it is valued for its toughness, fast growth and distinctive rugged character.

Maritime Pine develops a tall trunk with a broad, irregular crown as it matures. Its long, deep green needles create a textured canopy that moves attractively in the wind, while the thick, fissured bark becomes richly coloured with age, adding visual interest throughout the year. Large cones form on the branches and can remain on the tree for several seasons.

This species thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, performing particularly well in sandy or poorer ground where many other trees struggle. It is highly tolerant of wind and salt-laden air, making it an excellent choice for coastal gardens or exposed rural settings.

Because of its eventual size, Maritime Pine is best used as a specimen tree or part of a naturalistic landscape planting. It provides height, structure and year-round greenery, creating a bold focal point while also contributing to shelter and habitat within the garden environment.

Trachycarpus fortunei, commonly known as the Chusan palm or windmill palm, is a highly versatile and hardy choice for UK gardens. Its tall, slender trunk is covered in fibrous bark, topped with a crown of large, fan-shaped evergreen leaves that create an instant tropical effect. Despite its exotic appearance, it is one of the most cold-tolerant palms available, making it well suited to British climates.

Ideal for sheltered positions in full sun or partial shade, Trachycarpus fortunei thrives in well-drained soil and benefits from protection against strong, drying winds, particularly when young. Once established, it is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate urban pollution, coastal conditions, and occasional frost.

This palm works well as a focal point in borders, gravel gardens, or contemporary planting schemes, and pairs beautifully with other architectural plants. Its upright growth habit makes it suitable for smaller gardens, as it occupies minimal ground space while adding height and structure. With proper care, it is a long-lived and rewarding addition, bringing year-round interest and an exotic character to any outdoor space.

Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is a large, rounded, compact, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree with branches that are upright when young, and arching as the plant matures. Long, oval, pointed, rich green leaves are early to leaf and late to drop. Clusters of lovely, creamy-white flowers appear in spring and attracts bees. Flowers are followed by abundance of attractive, pea-sized, vivid red berries in autumn and winter, if not eaten by birds. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia' is very easy to grow. It thrives in fertile sandy loams, but can adopt to poor soils as long as they are well-drained. It doesn’t like marshy or waterlogged soils. It grows best in full sun and requires little maintenance. Once established, it is drought resistant. Cotoneaster 'Cornubia', with its semi-evergreen leaves and long-lasting berries, can be a perfect accent plant in winter gardens. Great for shrub borders, banks and slopes, and informal hedges.

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.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is a medium-sized, suckering, fast-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub famous for its red stems, especially spectacular in winter, when they turn bright coral red. It has ovate, greyish-green leaves with white margins and small, creamy white flowers that bloom in spring and summer and are followed by bluish-white berries in autumn. Attractive to birds and butterflies.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' thrives in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate, wet, dry, and poor soils. Pruning is not required but it can stimulate the growth of new stems. Young stems have the best colour.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is most attractive during the winter when its fiery red stems bring colour to a winter garden and beautifully contrast the whiteness of the snow. It looks best when planted in groups or beside water. It is great for shrub borders, hedging and screens, or as an accent plant.

Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls', also known as the Ruby Falls Redbud, is an eye-catching, weeping variety of the Eastern Redbud tree. This cultivar stands out with its unique, cascading growth habit and striking foliage. The heart-shaped leaves emerge in a vibrant shade of ruby-red in spring, gradually maturing to deep purple as the season progresses. In early spring, before the foliage unfurls, the bare branches are adorned with a profusion of small, rosy-pink flowers, creating a breathtaking display. 'Ruby Falls' features a clear stem or trunk, which elevates the weeping canopy, making it an excellent focal point in landscape designs. It's a compact, deciduous tree, perfect for small gardens and spaces where a dramatic vertical element is desired. Its resilience and relatively low maintenance make it a favored choice among gardeners seeking a tree with year-round visual interest.

Trachycarpus fortune, or Chinese Windmill Palm, is a dioecious, evergreen palm tree with a stout trunk covered with hairy, black fibres from old leaf sheaths, and deeply divided, fan-shaped, dark green leaves. Large, dropping panicles of small, light yellow flowers bloom in summer and are followed by dark blue fruits on female plants. Chinese Windmill Palm grows best in rich, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It prefers partial shade to full sun and locations sheltered from cold, drying winds and winter frosts. Plant crown may need protection. Of all the trunked palms, this one has the best winter hardiness. Drought tolerant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Very easy to grow. Trachycarpus fortune is an excellent palm tree, perfect for bringing tropical vibes into the landscape. Great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Suitable for growing in large containers and brought inside in very cold climates.

Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a small, long-blooming, deciduous, ornamental cherry tree with an upright, spreading to rounded habit, and deep green leaves, turning golden and bronze in autumn. Lovely, semi-double, rosy-pink flowers fade to soft pink and open from dark pink buds, blooming intermittently from November to March. Pea-sized, black fruits ripe in summer and attract birds. Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea is a naturally occurring hybrid, native to Japan, longer-lived than other ornamental cherries. It is adaptable to a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. It is very tolerant of summer heat and winter cold, as well as urban pollution and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. Winter-flowering Cherry 'Autumnalis Rosea' creates a wonderful display all year round. It is perfect as a specimen or lawn tree in informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Ideal for urban conditions. Suitable for growing in containers.

Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is a medium-sized, suckering, fast-growing, multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub famous for its red stems, especially spectacular in winter, when they turn bright coral red. It has ovate, greyish-green leaves with white margins and small, creamy white flowers that bloom in spring and summer and are followed by bluish-white berries in autumn. Attractive to birds and butterflies. Cornus alba 'Sibirica' thrives in fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate, wet, dry, and poor soils. Pruning is not required but it can stimulate the growth of new stems. Young stems have the best colour. Cornus alba 'Sibirica' is most attractive during the winter when its fiery red stems bring colour to a winter garden and beautifully contrast the whiteness of the snow. It looks best when planted in groups or beside water. It is great for shrub borders, hedging and screens, or as an accent plant.

Photinia × fraseri ‘Red Robin’ Multi Stem is a striking evergreen choice for gardens needing colour, structure and year-round presence.

Grown as a multi-stem specimen, it creates an architectural, airy framework with several upright trunks supporting a rounded canopy. This form feels softer and more natural than a single standard, making it ideal for contemporary gardens, mixed borders or as a focal point in lawns and gravel schemes.

Its greatest feature is the brilliant flush of glossy crimson-red young foliage in spring, which gradually matures to deep green, often repeating after light pruning in summer. Clusters of small white flowers may appear in late spring, adding seasonal interest and supporting pollinators.

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ is well suited to UK conditions, thriving in most well-drained soils including chalk, and tolerating coastal exposure once established. It performs best in full sun or partial shade, where colour development is strongest.

Low maintenance and responsive to pruning, it can be lightly shaped to encourage fresh red growth. As a multi-stem specimen, it delivers vibrant colour, height and evergreen structure throughout the year.