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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is an upright, deciduous shrub or a small tree, often multi-stemmed, with very attractive, deep magenta, pink to lilac purple flowers. The heart-shaped, glossy, green leaves emerge in spring and turn yellow in autumn. Many dense clusters of tiny, rose-to-magenta flowers appear on bare branches before the leaves and spectacularly cover the whole bush. Flowers are followed by bean-like brown seedpods. Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' grows best in a moderately fertile, moist and well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. The flowers thrive in full sun, but part shade is better in areas with hot summer climates. Generally, it is pest-free but may suffer from some diseases. Attractive to birds, butterflies, and bees. Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' is loved for its stunning spring appearance and attractive green foliage. It is great as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Perfect for beds and borders, woodland gardens, streets, and for growing in containers.

Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa' is a medium-sized, very ornamental, deciduous willow tree of upright habit, known for its fantastic spirally contorted branches, pendant when mature, especially attractive in winter. It has long, narrow, twisted, dark green leaves and inconspicuous, female, long, yellow catkins in spring. Salix babylonica var. pekinensis 'Tortuosa' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers deep, moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Best to be grown in sunny sites and moist soils and avoid dry conditions. Tolerant of light shade. It is resistant to frost and exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dragon's Claw Willow 'Tortuosa' is the most popular variety of this species. Outstanding and decorative, it is perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens and can create a very romantic scenery in the garden. It has perfect winter silhouette and looks great all year round. Unfortunately, it is not very long lived.

Acer palmatum 'Fire Cracker' is a graceful and eye-catching Japanese maple admired for its finely dissected foliage and elegant cascading form. This deciduous ornamental tree produces delicate lace-like leaves that emerge rich crimson-red in spring, maintaining their vibrant colouring throughout the summer months. As autumn arrives, the foliage intensifies into brilliant scarlet and fiery red tones, creating a dramatic seasonal display.

Its naturally arching habit gives the plant a soft, flowing appearance, making it an excellent focal point in small gardens, Japanese-inspired landscapes, courtyard settings, or large decorative containers. The finely textured leaves contrast beautifully with evergreen shrubs, gravel gardens, and woodland planting schemes.

‘Fire Cracker’ thrives in moist, fertile, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position in partial shade, where the foliage is protected from scorching sun and drying winds. Slow growing and relatively compact, it is easy to maintain and suitable for gardens where space is limited. The attractive branching structure also provides winter interest, ensuring year-round ornamental value and refined architectural beauty.

Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is a beautiful, ornamental, deciduous, shrubby tree with thorny stems, and shallowly-lobed, glossy, dark green leaves, yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of small, fragrant, double white flowers, bloom in spring and cover the whole tree in June and July. Just before they fall, they fade to soft pink. The flowers are followed by pretty red berries attractive to birds. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena' is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun and tolerates partial shade. It is tough and resilient, adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. It needs to be sheltered from harsh winds. Low maintenance. Crataegus laevigata 'Plena', is a stunning, tough ornamental tree, great addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen tree in cottage or urban gardens. It can be also used for hedges and screens.

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is a medium-sized, compact, narrowly columnar, evergreen, coniferous tree with reddish-brown, peeling bark, and flattened sprays of attractive, fragrant, blue-green foliage, grey-green underneath. The twigs have some twists in the branching. Pinkish-red flowers are fragrant, small, and inconspicuous and are followed by reddish brown cones. Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris' is tolerant of most soil types, but prefers humus-rich, slightly acidic, sandy or loamy, moist, well-drained soils. It hates waterlogged areas and thrives in full sun. It is very resistant to frost and can withstand wind and exposed positions. Tolerant of urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Lawson's cypress 'Columnaris', with its narrow columnar shape and attractive foliage colour is one of the most popular conifers. It is perfect for hedges and privacy screens, or windbreaks. Excellent as a specimen plant or planted in groups. Great for urban, rock and gravel, and roof gardens. Suitable for industrial areas and growing in containers.

Betula jacquemontii Multi-stem is a medium-sized, vigorous, multi-stem, deciduous tree with upright, pyramidal habit and superb snow-white peeling bark of its elegant multiple trunks. Its leaves are ovate, dark green and turn bright yellow in autumn. Male flowers are yellowish-brown and appear in dropping catkins, while female flowers are greenish and appear in upright catkins. Multi-stem Himalayan Birch can grow in any type of soil, even sand or clay, as long as it is moist and well-drained. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. It is extremely hardy and does best in cool northern climates. Does not tolerate heat and humidity. Requires very little pruning. Multi-stem trees have larger foliage and provide more shade. Betula jacquemontii Multi-stem is a very attractive tree because of it highly decorative multiple trunks and stunning white bark. Perfect as a specimen plant or in beds and borders. Great for cottage and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in large containers.

Prunus ‘Amanogawa’, or Cherry 'Amanogawa' is a wonderful, ornamental cherry tree. It’s a small, deciduous tree of narrowly columnar habit with ascending branches, smooth, brown bark, and colourful foliage – bronze green in spring, bright green in summer, and orange and red in autumn. Beautiful, sweetly fragrant, saucer-shaped, pale pink to white flowers, open from pink buds, and bloom abundantly in spring. Cherry 'Amanogawa' prefers fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It thrives in full sun. It is resistant to frost, but late frosts may damage the flower buds. Needs to be sheltered from hard winds because they may strip the tree of its flowers. It is tolerant of urban conditions. Low maintenance plant. Cherry 'Amanogawa', with its stunning pink cherry blossoms, is perfect as a specimen plant for small, informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent in narrow streets. Great for beds and borders and large pots and containers.

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is a small, rounded, deciduous tree with a dense, rounded crown and ascending, thorny branches with deeply lobed, glossy, emerald green leaves that turn yellow and bronze in autumn. Masses of beautiful, double, scarlet-rose flowers bloom in clusters in late spring, covering the whole crown and creating a spectacular display. The blossoms are followed by black red fruits in autumn.

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' is easily grown in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained. It prefers full sun and best flowers occur in full sun, but the plant tolerates partial shade. It is tough and resilient, adaptable to all kinds of growing conditions including coastal, exposed, or polluted. Low maintenance, requires minimal pruning. Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet', is a beautiful, tough ornamental tree, great addition to any garden. Perfect as a specimen tree in cottage or urban gardens. It can be also used for hedges and screens.

Carpinus betulus, or European Hornbeam, is a large, deciduous tree with a fluted grey trunk and very appealing, dense, oval to rounded crown. The leaves are ovate, serrated and ribbed, dark green in summer, coppery yellow in autumn. They remain on branches long into winter. Flowers appear in separate male and female catkins before the leaves, in spring, and are followed by winged nuts. European Hornbeam is a low maintenance and easy to grow plant. It is satisfied with any type of soil, but prefers fertile, dry to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. It is generally disease-free and pest free. It can tolerate drought. Carpinus betulus is an excellent tree and a nice addition to any garden. It is great as a specimen plant or in a group. Because of its tolerance to pruning, it is perfect for hedges and privacy screens.

The Camellia Japonica 'Pearl Maxwell' is a stunning ornamental shrub, renowned for its striking flowers and lush foliage. It stands at an impressive height of 180 cm, with a single, robust stem reaching up to 1 meter, providing a strong vertical accent in the garden. The plant's crown is adorned with large, peony-like blooms that exhibit a mesmerizing blend of soft pinks and creamy whites, creating a delicate and romantic appearance. Each petal is elegantly ruffled, adding depth and texture to the flower's overall aesthetic.

The leaves of 'Pearl Maxwell' are a deep, glossy green, offering a vivid backdrop that makes the flowers truly stand out. This Camellia variety is known for its resilience and ease of care, thriving in partially shaded areas with well-draining, acidic soil. Blooming primarily in late winter to early spring, it provides a much-needed burst of color during the colder months. Ideal for garden borders, specimen planting, or as a focal point in landscape designs, 'Pearl Maxwell' is a captivating choice for any garden enthusiast seeking beauty and elegance.

Cornus mas is a vigorous, bushy, deciduous shrub or small tree with exfoliating bark and ovate, dark green leaves which turn purple in autumn. The clusters of tiny bright yellow flowers on short stalks bloom in late winter on bare branches, before the leaves emerge. Flowers are followed by edible, red, cherry-like fruits that can be used for making syrups and jams. Cornus mas is easily grown in average, medium moist, well-drained soils, in full sun to partial shade. It can grow in almost any type of soil, but prefers organically rich soils. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance and resistant to frost. To prevent spread, root suckers need to be removed immediately. Cornus mas is a very adaptable, highly decorative early-bloomer that brings brightness and colour to bare winter gardens. It is perfect as an unusual specimen plant, great for shrub borders, hedges and screens, informal and cottage gardens.

Ilex crenata is a slow-growing, ornamental, evergreen shrub or small tree with dense and compact habit. Its tiny, rounded, glossy, dark green leaves resemble the box-wood leaves. Inconspicuous, white flowers that bloom in summer are followed by small, black berries in autumn. Ilex crenata, or Japanese Holly, is an easily grown plant that tolerates various types of soils, except very wet, but thrives in average, medium moisture, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is drought and frost tolerant, but needs to be protected from drying winter winds. Doesn’t require regular pruning. Japanese Holly is a lovely, tough ornamental tree. Great alternative to Box or Buxus sempervirens because it is resistant to Box blight and not prone to leaf scorch when pruned. It is perfect as a specimen plant, for neat, low hedges and screens, path edgings, and foundations. Suitable for trimming and making topiaries and bonsai trees.

Quercus phillyreoides, commonly known as the Ubame oak, Black Ridged Oak, is a versatile, evergreen oak prized for its dense foliage, compact size, and year-round interest. Typically reaching 6 to 10 meters in height with a spread of 5 to 8 meters, it forms a neat, rounded crown filled with small, leathery dark green leaves. The foliage remains vibrant throughout the year, making it an excellent choice for providing structure and greenery even in winter months. Highly adaptable, Quercus phillyreoides thrives in a range of soils and shows strong tolerance to pruning, pollution, and drought once established. It is ideal for use as a specimen tree, clipped hedge, or screen in gardens and urban landscapes. Its resilience and tidy form make it a low-maintenance, attractive addition to any planting design.

Cryptomeria japonica, commonly known as Japanese cedar or Sugi in Japanese, is a large evergreen tree native to Japan. It belongs to the cypress family, Cupressaceae, and is the only species in the genus Cryptomeria. The tree can grow up to 70 meters tall and 4 meters in diameter, making it one of the largest trees in Japan. It has a conical shape when young and becomes more pyramidal as it ages. The bark of the Cryptomeria japonica is reddish-brown and deeply furrowed, with long, narrow leaves that are bright green in color and arranged in a spiral around the branches. The tree produces small, round cones that are about 1.5-2.5 cm in diameter and have a woody texture. The cones turn brown when mature and release small, winged seeds that are dispersed by the wind. Japanese cedar is an important tree in Japan for its wood, which is highly valued for its strength, durability, and beauty. The wood is used in construction, furniture, and decorative objects, and is also used in the production of traditional Japanese musical instruments such as shamisen and koto.

Araucaria heterophylla, commonly known as the Norfolk Island pine, is a striking evergreen conifer that makes an excellent indoor ornamental due to its symmetrical, tiered branching and soft, needle-like foliage. Its classic pyramidal form adds architectural interest and a sense of elegance to interiors, making it a popular choice for homes, offices, and conservatories.

Indoors, Araucaria heterophylla thrives in bright, indirect light. While it can tolerate some direct sunlight, prolonged exposure to strong sun may cause browning of the foliage. It prefers a consistent, moderate indoor temperature and does not fare well in cold drafts or sudden temperature fluctuations. Higher humidity levels encourage optimal growth, making occasional misting or placement near a humidifier beneficial in drier environments.

A well-draining potting mix is essential to prevent root rot, and the plant should be watered regularly, keeping the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Fertilising during the growing season supports healthy growth and vibrant foliage.

With its elegant form, slow but steady growth, and low-maintenance care requirements, Araucaria heterophylla provides a long-lasting, visually appealing evergreen presence indoors, enhancing both contemporary and traditional interior spaces.

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.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata', trained as a standard ball, is an elegant and versatile ornamental tree that brings structure and year-round interest to gardens of all sizes. Grown into a clear stem and clipped into a neat, rounded crown, it creates a formal appearance that works beautifully in contemporary, traditional, and cottage-style landscapes.

This hardy hornbeam thrives in a wide range of soil types, including clay, loam, and chalk, provided the ground is reasonably well drained. It is well suited to the UK climate and tolerates exposed positions, urban pollution, and seasonal weather fluctuations. The dense foliage emerges fresh green in spring, deepens through summer, and turns rich shades of golden yellow before falling in autumn. In some sheltered locations, dried leaves may remain on the branches through winter, adding seasonal texture.

The compact canopy makes it ideal for lining driveways, framing entrances, creating symmetry in formal gardens, or adding height without occupying excessive ground space. Minimal pruning is required to maintain its rounded shape, making it a relatively low-maintenance choice.

Combining durability, architectural form, and attractive seasonal colour, a standard ball hornbeam is an excellent feature tree that provides lasting beauty and structure throughout the year.

Acer palmatum 'Jordan' is a beautiful and highly sought-after cultivar of the Japanese maple tree. It is known for its delicate foliage and stunning fall colors. This tree is an excellent choice for adding interest and texture to any landscape.

The mature height of Acer palmatum 'Jordan' typically ranges from 10 to 15 feet, with a spread of 8 to 12 feet. It has an upright, rounded habit with multiple trunks and branches that create a beautiful silhouette.

The foliage of 'Jordan' is a deep red color in the spring and summer, and turns a vibrant crimson in the fall. The leaves are palmate and deeply lobed, giving the tree a unique and elegant appearance. This cultivar is also known for its excellent resistance to leaf scorch and other common diseases.

Overall, Acer palmatum 'Jordan' is an exceptional tree that adds a lot of visual interest and beauty to any landscape. Its relatively small size and stunning foliage make it an excellent choice for smaller yards or as a focal point in a larger landscape.

Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’, often called the Wedding Cake Tree, is a highly ornamental choice for gardens where its layered, tiered branching can be fully appreciated. Its standout feature is the elegant horizontal structure of its branches, which create a striking, architectural silhouette throughout the year. The variegated foliage—green leaves edged with creamy white—adds brightness and contrast, making the tree particularly effective as a focal point in borders, lawns, or larger mixed plantings.

This cultivar prefers moist, well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade. In hotter regions, a bit of afternoon shade helps protect the variegated leaves from scorch. While it can tolerate a range of soil types, it performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions. Although not fast-growing, it steadily matures into a medium-sized tree, making it suitable for medium to large gardens where its distinctive shape has room to develop.

Maintenance needs are minimal. Apart from light pruning to maintain its layered form, the tree grows naturally into its characteristic structure. In autumn, the foliage often develops soft pink and red tones, adding seasonal interest. With its refined shape, striking leaves, and year-round appeal, Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’ is an excellent choice for gardens seeking elegance and structure.

Acer palmatum Sango-kaku or Coral Bark Maple, is a large, deciduous shrub with upright, vase-shaped habit. It is famous for its coral red bark and branches that look astonishing in contrast to its yellow foliage. Five-lobed leaves are pinkish yellow in spring, green in summer, and yellow in autumn. Small, inconspicuous, reddish flowers are followed by samaras in late summer and autumn. Coral Bark Maple prefers moist, but well-drained, slightly acidic soil, yet it can grow in any type of soil. The best leaf colour is achieved when grown in partial shade, but it also tolerates full sun. Lack of soil moisture and excessive exposure can cause leaf scorch. Acer palmatum Sango-kaku is a very unusual and attractive plant. It can be a stunning focal point, especially in winter. Great for small, urban and cottage gardens. Perfect as a specimen plant or for beds and borders. Suitable for growing in containers.