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James Grieve Apple is a hardy, deciduous tree suitable for cold climate zones. It is best grown in northerly areas with cold winters, moderate summer temperatures, and medium to high humidity. It’s an old apple variety, raised in 1893. in Edinburgh, Scotland, by James Grieve from pollination of Cox’s Orange Pippin and most likely Pott’s Seedling apple. Generally, a resilient plant, it needs some protection from harsh winds. It’s a good polliniser for other apples. It cannot be found in supermarkets because it is sensitive to pressure and easily bruised and cannot sustain supermarket handling.

James Grieve apples are medium to large, yellow-green, speckled and striped orange-red, with creamy, refreshing and very juicy flesh. At the beginning of season, it is sharp and perfect for cooking, retaining its shape when cooked. After a few weeks, it becomes milder and sweeter, like a firm pear in texture.

Malus Domestica 'Granny Smith' is a very popular and well-known apple tree with small, green leaves with pointed tips, and beautiful, fragrant, pinkish-white flowers with yellow stamens blooming in spring. Flowers are followed by large, round, green, juicy, firm and crisp apples with acidic flavour, harvested in October and November. If sorted well, they can last for 6 months. Malus Domestica 'Granny Smith' prefers moderately fertile, deep, loamy moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. It can withstand some frost but for good and regular crop, it needs warmth and isn’t suitable for colder climates. It is self-fertile but needs another variety blooming at the same time nearby for better crops. One of the best pollinators for other varieties. Requires some pruning and thinning. Apple 'Granny Smith' is a beautiful tree and a wonderful addition to any garden, but it is primarily grown for its delicious fruit, great for eating fresh and perfect for cooking.

Red Devil Apple plant is a deciduous, hardy, vigorous tree with a bushy, upright habit, attractive pink-white flowers, and stunning, deep red fruit. Its creamy flesh is white, but stained with red and produces beautiful pink juice. Red Devil apples ripen in mid-September and are harvested till mid-October. The fruit has juicy and moderately sweet and sharp taste with a hint of strawberry flavour. They store well and can be kept till January.

Red Devil Apple was bred by Hugh Ermen, in Faversham, Kent in 1975, and introduced in 1990 as an excellent, modern dessert apple. It is very resilient, generally disease-free, and adaptable to most weather conditions. It grows in almost any type of soil as long as it is moist and well-drained. It prefers full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. It is self-fertile and doesn’t need a pollination partner.

Root stock MM106 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock commonly used for apple trees. It offers a moderate growth rate, producing trees 10-15 feet tall when mature. Suitable for medium-sized gardens, MM106 ensures good fruit yield and adaptability to various soils. It's resistant to woolly apple aphid and moderately resistant to crown rot. Ideal for bush, cordons, and espalier forms. Ensure proper staking in early years.

Bramley's Seedling Apple is an English cooking apple and one of the best culinary apples in the world. It was discovered in 1809. in Nottinghamshire in England. Bramley apples are large, mostly green, slightly reddish, juicy, sharply acidic, and with excellent, strong flavour. They are used mostly for cooking and baking as they can be cooked down to a smooth puree. Bramley's Seedling Apple tree is very large and vigorous, with oval green leaves and beautiful crimson flowers. For smaller gardens, it needs to be grown on dwarfing rootstock. It is very easy to grow and also known for its longevity. The original tree is alive to this day and still producing apples. It prefers sunny, sheltered locations and neutral, moist and well-drained soil. The only problem could be pollination since Bramley's Seedling Apple needs two different pollinating apple trees nearby to be successfully pollinated.

M26 is a semi-dwarfing rootstock (smaller than MM106) used for apple trees, particularly in orchards and home gardens. It produces trees 10-12 feet in height, making them easier to manage and harvest. M26 ensures early fruit production, good anchorage, and medium vigor. However, it requires staking during early years and is moderately susceptible to fire blight.

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.

Pinus sylvestris ‘Watereri’ on a clear stem is an exceptional choice for gardens seeking year-round structure, texture, and visual interest in a compact, elevated form. This cultivated Scots pine features a rounded, densely branched canopy of silvery-blue to blue-green needles, creating a striking contrast against its bare, upright trunk. Its raised form allows for underplanting with perennials, groundcovers, or ornamental grasses, making it ideal for layered planting schemes in both contemporary and traditional garden designs.

Typically reaching 6 to 12 feet in height over time, ‘Watereri’ on a clear stem is perfect as a focal point in smaller gardens, courtyard spaces, or formal borders. It is hardy and thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Once established, it is tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soil conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of settings, including coastal and exposed locations.

Low maintenance and slow-growing, it requires little pruning to maintain its shape. Its evergreen nature ensures year-round appeal, while its sculptural form adds elegance and structure. This variety is a smart, stylish choice for modern and low-maintenance landscapes.

Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is an ornamental, upright, evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery, oval, glossy dark green leaves, bright red when young. Inconspicuous, small, creamy-white flowers bloom in April and May are sometimes followed by bright red berries. Spring pruning eliminates flowers and stimulates new red growth. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' 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. Easy to grow, low maintenance plant. Photinia x fraseri 'Atropurpurea Nana' is a lovely, colourful shrub, great as a specimen or accent plant, perfect for informal hedges and screens useful for noise reduction or wind protection. Excellent for cottage and urban gardens.

Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly' is a vigorous, dense, spreading, suckering, deciduous shrub with reddish, arching stems and simple, ovate, rich green leaves. Small clusters of tiny, yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers, coral when mature, bloom in late spring and summer for about 6 to 8 weeks. It may bloom again in October. Flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and are followed by oblong fruits. Diervilla sessilifolia 'Butterfly' can tolerate a wide range of soil types, even poor ones, but thrives in humus-rich, consistently moist, well-drained soils. It prefers full sun, but also grows well in partial shade. Once established, tolerant of drought. Resistant to frost and very low temperatures. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant. Bush Honeysuckle 'Butterfly' is a tough and resilient shrub, perfect for mixed and shrub borders or banks and slopes for erosion control. Great as a groundcover or for foundation plantings. Ideal for wilder areas where it can spread freely. Suitable for growing in containers.

Picea glauca 'Sander's Blue', commonly known as 'Sander's Blue' White Spruce, is a stunning dwarf conifer prized for its vibrant blue-green needles that add a colorful accent to any garden space. This cultivar exhibits a compact, pyramidal form, making it an excellent choice for smaller landscapes or as a focal point in a larger garden arrangement.

Typically reaching an ultimate height of 10 to 12 feet, with a spread of 4 to 5 feet, 'Sander's Blue' White Spruce grows slowly, which makes it manageable and suitable for residential gardens without the worry of overwhelming the space. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Hardy and adaptable, this spruce tolerates cold climates well, making it a versatile choice for various garden zones.

Gardeners often use 'Sander's Blue' as a specimen plant due to its distinctive color and structured form. It also fits beautifully into rock gardens, urban gardens, and even as part of a conifer collection, where its unique hue can be fully appreciated against contrasting greenery.

Liquidambar styraciflua is a large, deciduous tree with narrow, upright crown when young, conical to rounded when mature, and aromatic, lobed, star-shaped, maple-like, dark green leaves that turn beautiful orange, dark red and purple in autumn. Clusters of small, inconspicuous yellowish flowers bloom in spring and are followed by hard, rounded, prickly gum balls in autumn that remain on the tree in winter. Liquidambar styraciflua is an adaptable tree, easily grown in various types of soils, except shallow and alkaline. It prefers moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soils in sunny, sheltered positions. It is tolerant of partial shade, cold, heat, and salty winds. Resistant to urban pollution. Low maintenance plant. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Liquidambar styraciflua is a large ornamental tree, popular for its wonderful autumn foliage, but it needs a lot of space to grow. Suitable for coastal and urban areas. Tasty, thick sap is harvested from under the bark and used for various purposes.

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.

Pinus Nigra 'Brepo' or Dwarf Austrian Pine, is a small, very attractive, slow-growing, conifer of upright, spreading habit. It forms a neat, compact, densely branched, dome-shaped shrub with short and thin, rich green needles and small cones. Pinus Nigra 'Brepo' is a dwarf form of a hybrid between Pinus nigra (Austrian Pine) and Pinus densiflora (Japanese Red Pine). It’s a tough plant, adaptable to various soil types and conditions, but prefers fertile, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun. Very resistant to frost and wind, it can withstand exposed positions. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. It retains its shape naturally, but can be trimmed into topiary forms. ‘Brepo’ Dwarf Pine is an exceptional, ornamental shrub, perfect for shrub borders and pathways, especially attractive during the winter. Great-looking in rock and gravel gardens, but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Excellent for growing in containers on patios and roof gardens.

Parrotia persica is a slow-growing, wide-spreading, multi-stemmed deciduous shrub or small, single-trunk tree with exfoliating bark, and glossy, scallop-shaped leaves, reddish purple in spring, dark green in summer, and yellow, orange, red and purple in autumn. Small, red flowers open from black, velvety buds and bloom in clusters in late winter and early spring on bare branches. Fruit is a brown, 2-velved capsule. Parrotia persica prefers fertile, slightly acidic, medium moisture, well-drained soils, in full sun, but tolerates partial shade and various soil conditions. Resistant to cold, but late frost may damage flower buds. It is generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance plant, it doesn’t require much pruning. Persian Ironwood is most attractive for its autumn foliage and a peeling bark in shades of pink, grey-green and brown. It is excellent as a specimen or lawn tree, great for shrub borders, wall-side borders, and informal hedges and screens.

A spiraled cloud olive tree, standing at 120-130 cm, is a captivating and artistic topiary that blends the elegance of a spiraled trunk with the serenity of cloud-pruned foliage. This compact yet striking tree features a smooth, twisted stem that gracefully ascends, supporting a series of meticulously shaped, cloud-like clusters of silver-green leaves. The evergreen foliage offers year-round interest, while the sculptural form introduces a sense of harmony and structure to gardens, patios, or interior spaces. Ideal for contemporary, Mediterranean, or Japanese-inspired landscapes, this topiary thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its moderate size makes it perfect for container planting or as a focal point in smaller spaces, adding architectural beauty and a calming presence.

Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' is a compact, bushy, winter-flowering, evergreen shrub with leathery, ovate, dark green leaves. Small, star-shaped, white, pink tinged, flowers open from red-pink buds and bloom from late winter to spring. Flowers are followed by glossy, dark blue berries. Attractive to birds, bees, and butterflies. Viburnum tinus 'Gwenllian' can grow well in a wide range of soil conditions, but thrives in fertile, humus-rich, slightly acidic, moist, well-drained soils. Very tough and 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 'Gwenllian' is an outstanding shrubby perennial, great for informal, cottage, and coastal gardens. It is perfect for brightening shady garden corners or bare winter gardens. Excellent for shrub borders, informal hedges and screens, and foundation plantings. Good as a specimen or accent plant.

Olea Europea is one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants with Mediterranean origin. It’s a wonderful, slow-growing, long-lived, evergreen tree of very attractive habit and spreading crown, with gnarled, twisted trunk and silvery foliage. The elliptic leaves are grey-green, silvery underneath. Tiny, fragrant, white flowers are followed by small, olive-rich, plum-like fruits, harvested when they are green or purple. Fruits are not edible directly from the tree, but after a special treatment. Common Olive grows best in fertile, loamy, moist, well-drained soils, in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. Once established, it is drought-tolerant. It thrives in warm climates. If grown in colder areas, it should be planted in containers and brought inside during the winter. Generally, disease-free. Olea Europea is mostly grown for its tasteful fruits, but it is also an attractive-looking addition to urban, coastal, Mediterranean, or rock and gravel gardens. It is suitable for growing in pots and containers.

Pinus mugo 'Klostergrun', commonly known as Dwarf Mountain Pine, is a slow-growing evergreen shrub with a compact and rounded form. It is a cultivar of the species Pinus mugo, which is native to the mountainous regions of central and southern Europe. 'Klostergrun' is a popular cultivar due to its attractive bluish-green needles and low-maintenance requirements. The needles are short, stiff, and grow in pairs, giving the plant a dense and bushy appearance. The plant typically reaches a height and width of 2-3 feet, making it an excellent choice for rock gardens, slopes, and small landscapes. In the spring, Dwarf Mountain Pine produces small, cylindrical cones that mature to a dark brown color by autumn. The cones persist on the plant for several years, adding an interesting textural element to the plant's appearance.

Cytisus battandieri, or the Moroccan Broom, is a medium-sized, rounded, deciduous shrub with, long, upright, whip-like stems and trifoliate silvery green leaves which can hold all year round in mild winters. Very attractive, bright golden yellow flowers, held in dense cones or plumes, bloom in June and July and give off wonderful pineapple scent. Attractive to bees and butterflies.

Cytisus battandieri is very adaptable, can grow in any type of soil, as long as it is well-drained, but prefers average, lean, gritty, well-drained soil, in full sun. It is generally pest-free and low maintenance. It requires almost no pruning. It naturally has a good shape. Cytisus battandieri is an attractive shrub perfect as a specimen plant in small informal, cottage, or urban gardens. Suitable for coastal areas, especially with Mediterranean climate. Great for beds and borders, wall-side borders, for growing in pots and containers on balconies and patios.

The Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’, commonly known as the dwarf white spruce, is a compact, slow-growing conifer prized for its neat, conical shape and silvery-green needles. A cultivar of the white spruce (Picea glauca), this tree is ideal for smaller gardens or as a feature in rockeries, borders, or containers due to its modest size. Typically growing to a height of 1.5 to 2 metres over many years, it maintains a tidy, dense form that requires little maintenance.

The needles of the Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ are soft to the touch, bluish-green in colour, and create a shimmering effect in sunlight, adding a striking element to the garden landscape. Its branches are short and evenly spaced, enhancing the tree's symmetrical, pyramid-like appearance.

This tree is hardy and well-suited to the UK climate, tolerating cold winters and thriving in a range of soil types, provided the soil is well-drained. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, and it is also resistant to pests and diseases. Once established, it has moderate drought tolerance but benefits from regular watering during dry spells, especially when young.

One of its most appealing features is its year-round interest. As an evergreen, it provides structure and colour in the garden throughout all seasons, making it a popular choice for those seeking a focal point that doesn’t lose its charm in winter. Whether used as a standalone specimen or as part of a mixed border, the Picea glauca ‘Perfecta’ is an excellent choice for adding texture, form, and seasonal interest to small or medium-sized gardens in the UK.

Nyssa sylvatica is a medium-sized, slow-growing, deciduous tree with elegant, horizontal branches forming rounded to pyramidal crown. Its glossy, dark green leaves turn beautiful orange, scarlet and purple in autumn. Flowers are inconspicuous, small, greenish, and grow in clusters on female plants, and in dense flower-heads on male plants. Oval, long fruits appear in autumn and are dark blue when they mature. Nyssa sylvatica is an adaptable tree. It grows well in various conditions, but prefers moist, acidic soil, in full sun to partial shade. It tolerates poorly-drained soils and standing water, but it can also withstand some drought and dry soils. It needs to be sheltered form harsh, drying winds. It doesn’t suffer from any serious insect or disease problems. Low maintenance plant. Nyssa sylvatica, with its spectacular autumn foliage, is perfect as a specimen plant in informal, cottage, urban, and woodland gardens. Great near ponds and streams and for foundation planting. Suitable for streets and parks.