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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.

Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, or Copper Beech, is a beautiful variant of European Beech. It’s a large, deciduous tree with pyramidal crown when young, rounded and spreading when mature, and smooth, grey bark. It is known for its deep purple foliage, copper red in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, yellowish flowers appear in spring and are followed by edible fruit, beech mast, in autumn. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea prefers deep, rich, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. It doesn’t tolerate waterlogged soils or heavy clay. Once established, somewhat tolerant to drought. It is generally disease-free and pest-free. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. It may not grow well in urban areas and it is difficult to transplant. Fagus sylvatica Purpurea, with its dramatic purple and coppery foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens or parks. Great for hedges and screens, especially since it holds dead leaves deep into winter, almost until new leaves emerge.

Pyracantha, also known as Firethorn, is a genus of vigorous, compact, evergreen shrubs and includes seven species. It has thorny, upright branches, small, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of lovely, white flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by masses of attractive, yellow, orange or red berries that create a spectacular display from late summer to winter. Firethorn is adaptable to various types of soil, but prefers fertile, slightly alkaline, sandy, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but grows easily in partial shade. However, flowering and fruiting are better in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant. Pyracantha is a very decorative fruiting shrub, valued for its evergreen foliage and attractive fruit. It is great as a specimen or foundation plant, excellent for barrier hedging and espaliers, wall-side borders and trellises. Ideal for informal, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens.

Hamamelis x intermedia 'Ruby Glow' is a captivating deciduous shrub, renowned for its striking winter blooms and vibrant fall foliage. Standing at an impressive height of 150cm, this cultivar of witch hazel makes a stunning statement in any garden.

The most notable feature of 'Ruby Glow' is its unique flowers. During the late winter, when most of the garden lies dormant, this shrub bursts into life with an abundance of ribbon-like petals. These flowers are a deep, ruby-red color, exuding a spicy fragrance that adds a sensory delight to the garden. They contrast beautifully against the bare, woody branches, creating a striking visual display.

As the seasons change, so does the foliage of 'Ruby Glow'. In autumn, the leaves turn a fiery array of colours, from bright yellows to rich oranges and reds, before falling to the ground. This seasonal transformation adds year-round interest to the landscape.

This witch hazel variety thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil and prefers a position in full sun to partial shade. It's relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, mainly to shape or remove any dead or crossed branches. 'Ruby Glow' is also known for its hardiness, making it a resilient choice for many gardens.

Acer tataricum subsp. ginnala, commonly known as the Amur maple, is a small, ornamental tree or large shrub admired for its hardiness, compact size, and brilliant seasonal color. Typically growing 4 to 6 meters in height and spread, it features glossy, lobed green leaves that turn spectacular shades of red, orange, and yellow in autumn. In spring, clusters of small, fragrant white flowers appear, followed by distinctive paired winged seeds. Adaptable and resilient, the Amur maple thrives in a range of soils and conditions, including urban environments. Its manageable size and vibrant display make it perfect for gardens, parks, and streetscapes. It can also be grown as a multi-stemmed specimen, offering year-round interest and supporting local wildlife.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is a vigorous, spreading, upright, deciduous shrub with yellow green leaves, and spectacular, huge, dense, conical flower panicles, lime green when young, creamy white in late summer, and soft pink in autumn. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Very resistant to frost, one of the most winter hardy hydrangeas. Tolerant of urban pollution. It can withstand heat, humidity and sea salt, therefore suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. 'Phantom' Hydrangea is a beautiful, long-lived, undemanding and easy to grow flowering shrub perfect for any garden – cottage, coastal, urban, or woodland. Excellent for shrub borders or planted in masses in front of fences and walls Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Corylus avellana 'Twister' is an unusual, deciduous, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub, well-known for its stunning contorted and twisted branches that curl and spiral in all directions. Long, golden yellow catkins appear in late winter or early spring, before the foliage, and hang loosely from the branches like ornaments. The leaves are ovate, dark green in summer, yellow in autumn. Usually does not produce fruit.

Corylus avellana 'Twister' likes rich, moist but well-drained soils, but tolerates average garden soil. Heavy clays should be avoided. It thrives in full sun to part shade. Root suckers should be removed to maintain its appearance. Generally, pest-free. It can withstand frost and wind. Corylus avellana 'Twister', with its unusual appearance, makes a stunning specimen plant, especially in winter garden. It is a great choice for hedges and screens, shrub borders, patio edges, or along sidewalks. Perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers and growing on roof gardens.

Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is a medium-sized, bushy, dense, winter-flowering, evergreen shrub with leathery, broadly oval, dark green leaves, and cluster of small, starry, white flowers opening form deep pink buds and blooming from December to March. Flowers are followed by ornamental, glossy, dark blue berries. Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ can adapt to a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. Very adaptable, it can grow in full sun, partial shade, and even full shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand wind, exposed positions, and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Viburnum tinus ‘Eve Price’ is a tough, beautiful, winter-flowering plant, great for cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Excellent for brightening shady garden corners or bare winter gardens. Perfect for shrub borders, informal hedges and screens, and foundation plantings. Good as a specimen or accent plant.

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.

Corylus avellana 'Contorta' is an unusual, deciduous, multi-stemmed, suckering shrub, well-known for its stunning contorted and twisted branches that curl and spiral in all directions. Long, golden yellow catkins appear in late winter or early spring, before the foliage, and hang loosely from the branches like ornaments. The leaves are ovate, dark green in summer, yellow in autumn. Usually does not produce fruit. Corylus avellana 'Contorta' likes rich, moist but well-drained soils, but tolerates average garden soil. Heavy clays should be avoided. It thrives in full sun to part shade. Root suckers should be removed to maintain its appearance. Generally, pest-free. It can withstand frost and wind. Corylus avellana 'Contorta', with its unusual appearance, makes a stunning specimen plant, especially in winter garden. It is a great choice for hedges and screens, shrub borders, patio edges, or along sidewalks. Perfect for informal and cottage gardens. Suitable for containers and growing on roof gardens.

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.

Pyracantha Mohave is a vigorous, compact, thorny evergreen shrub with upright branches, small, ovate, glossy, dark green leaves, and clusters of lovely, white flowers in summer. Flowers are followed by masses of attractive, bright red-orange berries that create a spectacular display from late summer to winter. Firethorn 'Mohave' is adaptable to various types of soil, but prefers fertile, slightly alkaline, sandy, loamy, moist and well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but grows easily in partial shade. However, flowering and fruiting are better in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of drought. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Generally, pest-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Pyracantha Mohave is a very decorative fruiting shrub, valued for its evergreen foliage and attractive scarlet fruit. It is great as a specimen or foundation plant, excellent for barrier hedging and espaliers, wall-side borders and trellises. Ideal for informal, cottage, urban, and wildlife gardens.

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a large, deciduous shrub or a small, often multi-stemmed, tree with flat-topped, vase-shaped habit and very attractive foliage. The heart-shaped, glossy, vibrant, deep-purple leaves emerge in spring and turn orange, bronze and red-purple in autumn. The blossoms of tiny, bright pink flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves and are followed by bean-like brown seedpods. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' thrives in moderately fertile, moist and well drained soils, in full sun or partial shade. Generally, it is pest-free but may suffer from some diseases. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees. It doesn’t transplant well so it shouldn’t be disturbed. Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is loved for its beautiful colourful foliage. It is great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Perfect for beds and borders, woodland margins, or along patios. Very good as a street tree or a lawn tree.

Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a small, highly ornamental, deciduous tree with rounded habit, thorny branches, and shallow, three-to-five-lobed, glossy green leaves that turn yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of lovely, double pink flowers grouped in corymbs bloom in May and June creating a spectacular display. Blossoms are followed by bright red berries in autumn. Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is not only beautiful, but tough and resilient. It is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade. It is adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. Crataegus laevig 'Rosea Flore Pleno' is a wonderful ornamental tree, perfect as a specimen plant in small, informal, or urban gardens. Suitable for coastal areas. Great for beds and borders, hedges and screens.

Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' is a distinctive cultivar of the pin oak, celebrated for its elegant, narrow, columnar form. Unlike the broader habit of traditional pin oaks, this variety grows upright with dense, vertical branches, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces, urban gardens, or as a striking architectural feature in larger landscapes. Its glossy, deep green leaves bring a lush texture throughout spring and summer, transforming into vivid shades of crimson and scarlet in autumn, creating a dramatic seasonal display. Hardy and adaptable, 'Green Pillar' thrives in a variety of soils, including wetter conditions, and is resistant to many common pests and diseases. At maturity, it reaches around 10–15 meters in height while maintaining its slim profile, ideal for lining avenues or adding vertical interest to gardens. Combining strength, beauty, and year-round appeal, Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' embodies both elegance and resilience in modern landscapes.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' is a vigorous, spreading, upright, deciduous shrub with yellow green leaves, and spectacular, huge, dense, conical flower panicles, lime green when young, creamy white in late summer, and soft pink in autumn. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Hydrangea paniculata 'Phantom' can grow in a wide range of soils, but prefers humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Very resistant to frost, one of the most winter hardy hydrangeas. Tolerant of urban pollution. It can withstand heat, humidity and sea salt, therefore suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. 'Phantom' Hydrangea is a beautiful, long-lived, undemanding and easy to grow flowering shrub perfect for any garden – cottage, coastal, urban, or woodland. Excellent for shrub borders or planted in masses in front of fences and walls Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Betula papyrifera, commonly known as the paper birch or white birch, is a striking deciduous tree native to North America. It is best known for its distinctive white bark that peels in thin, paper-like layers, giving it a unique ornamental appeal throughout the year. This species typically grows quickly and can reach heights of 50 to 70 feet, with an open, airy canopy. Its dark green, serrated leaves turn a brilliant golden yellow in the fall, creating a beautiful seasonal display. Paper birch thrives in cool climates and is commonly found in northern forests, along streams, and in open woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun but can adapt to various conditions. In addition to its aesthetic value, Betula papyrifera provides important ecological benefits, offering food and habitat for wildlife. It is also historically significant, as Indigenous peoples used its bark for canoes, containers, and writing surfaces.

Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall' is a beautiful, robust, spreading, upright, rounded, deciduous shrub with oval, yellow-green leaves, red in autumn. Large, conical, panicles of mostly sterile flowers change colour as they mature – they emerge lime green, turn creamy white in late summer with pink flush in autumn. Hydrangea paniculata 'Skyfall' will adapt to most soil types, but prefers humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It likes full sun with some afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Very resistant to frost, one of the most winter hardy of all hydrangeas. Tolerant of urban pollution. It can withstand heat, humidity and sea salt, therefore suitable for coastal areas. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. 'Skyfall' Hydrangea is an extremely popular, very attractive, easy to grow, long-blooming shrub, suitable for every garden – cottage, urban, woodland, or coastal. Excellent as a specimen plant or planted in groups along the walls and fences. Great for informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

Euonymous alatus is a large, dense, spreading deciduous shrub with oval, green leaves, that turn spectacularly scarlet-red in autumn. Tiny, inconspicuous, greenish flowers bloom in spring and summer, and are followed by highly ornamental purple and red fruits in autumn and throughout the winter. Bare winter branches are attractive because of their “corky” wings.

Euonymous alatus can grow in a wide range of soils, but thrives in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun and the best leaf colour is achieved in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Generally, pest-free. Attractive to birds. It can withstand severe pruning, and has a tendency to be invasive.

Euonymous alatus is a stunning shrub with beautiful fiery red autumn foliage, hence the name Burning Bush. It is perfect as a specimen plant, great for informal hedges and screens, wall-side borders, and shrub borders. Best-looking when planted against evergreens.

Sorbus vilmorinii, or Vilmorin's Rowan, is a small, spreading, deciduous tree with flat, fern-like, pinnate green leaves, turning red and purple in autumn. Corymbs of small, creamy-white flowers bloom in spring and are followed by rose pink berries fading to white in autumn, and persisting on bare branches throughout the winter. Attractive to birds and bees. Vilmorin's Rowan is adaptable to a wide range of soils but prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is resistant to frost and wind and tolerant of exposed conditions, coastal conditions, and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Sorbus vilmorinii is a lovely, small, ornamental tree, perfect for small cottage, coastal and urban gardens. It is great as a specimen plant, for beds and borders, informal hedges and screens. Excellent for streets and avenues. Suitable for growing in containers.