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Taxus baccata, or Common Yew, is a long-lived, medium-sized, bushy evergreen tree of pyramidal habit, with leathery, flat-needled, light to dark green foliage. Inconspicuous flowers bloom in spring and are followed by very ornamental, red, berry-like fruits on female plants in autumn. Fruits are attractive to birds. Common Yew grows best in evenly moist, fertile, sandy, loamy, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade, but it can adapt to a wide range of soils, except poorly-drained. It is tolerant of full shade, exposed positions, and urban pollution. It doesn’t like temperature extremes, and need protection from harsh winter winds. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning, but can be trimmed in various shapes. Taxus bacca is a tough and resilient plant suitable for various conditions, one of the best conifers for shady areas. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant. Excellent for hedges and screens. Great for foundation plantings or topiaries.

Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a beautiful, compact Korean Fir valued for its distinctive shape, attractive foliage and excellent year-round interest. This relatively slow-growing conifer forms a neat, upright plant with dense, rich green foliage, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, borders and specimen planting.

The short, soft needles are arranged densely along the branches, with their silvery-white undersides adding an attractive contrast when viewed from different angles. Like other Korean Firs, ‘Tordis’ can also produce attractive purple-blue cones on mature plants, which develop upright on the branches and provide an additional ornamental feature.

Its naturally tidy habit means it requires little or no pruning, making it a particularly low-maintenance choice for gardeners looking for structure without regular trimming. It is also an excellent plant for providing winter interest, retaining its foliage throughout the year.

‘Tordis’ is well suited to a sunny or partially shaded position and prefers a fertile, well-drained soil that does not become excessively dry or waterlogged. Once established, it is generally hardy throughout the UK and copes well with typical British winters. Providing good drainage is particularly important, especially on heavier soils.

Its compact growth makes it a useful alternative to larger firs where space is limited. It works particularly well as a standalone specimen, in a mixed border, or as part of a collection of ornamental conifers. Its elegant form and contrasting foliage also make it an attractive choice for contemporary and more traditional garden styles.

With its neat habit, attractive evergreen foliage and distinctive cones, Abies koreana ‘Tordis’ is a superb choice for adding year-round structure and interest to the garden without becoming overly dominant

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.

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.

The Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the dawn redwood, is a deciduous conifer belonging to the family Cupressaceae. It is one of only three species of redwood trees and is renowned for its prehistoric origins, often referred to as a "living fossil." 

This remarkable tree can grow to impressive heights of up to 40 metres (130 feet) with a conical shape. The bark is reddish-brown, fibrous, and peels off in long strips, giving it a distinctive appearance. The leaves are needle-like, arranged oppositely on the branches, and turn a rich bronze or golden-brown before falling in the autumn. This seasonal shedding of leaves distinguishes the dawn redwood from its evergreen relatives.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides thrives in temperate climates and prefers moist, well-drained soils, often found near rivers and wetlands. Its growth rate is rapid, making it a popular choice for ornamental planting in parks and gardens worldwide. Despite its prehistoric lineage, the dawn redwood has adapted well to cultivation and can withstand urban conditions, including pollution and compacted soils.

The tree's history is fascinating, as it was once thought to be extinct and only known through fossil records until its rediscovery in the 1940s. Since then, efforts have been made to propagate and preserve this species, ensuring its survival and increasing its presence in both natural and managed landscapes.

Picea abies 'Inversa', also known as Weeping Norway spruce, is a stunning ornamental evergreen tree with a unique and eye-catching appearance. This slow-growing conifer is native to the forests of Europe and is prized for its gracefully drooping branches, which create a stunning, cascading effect. The tree has a compact, pyramidal shape, with a dense growth habit and a narrow crown that typically reaches a height of 10-15 feet and a width of 6-10 feet. Its distinctive weeping branches are covered with short, dark green needles that radiate from the stems in all directions. In spring, small red cones appear on the tips of the branches, adding a touch of color to the tree's overall appearance. This cultivar is easy to grow and requires minimal maintenance. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil with moderate moisture.

Picea omorika ‘Nana’, commonly known as the dwarf Serbian spruce, is a beautiful compact evergreen conifer prized for its elegant shape, attractive foliage and excellent garden performance in the UK. This slow-growing variety is a smaller form of the native Serbian spruce, making it ideal for gardens where space is limited but year-round structure and interest are required.

Unlike the larger Serbian spruce, which can become a substantial tree, ‘Nana’ forms a dense, rounded to broadly conical shrub with a neat, architectural habit. It typically grows to around 1.5–3 metres in height and width over many years, making it well suited to smaller gardens, mixed borders, rockeries, Japanese-style planting schemes and large containers.

The foliage is one of its most appealing features. The short, fine needles are arranged densely along the branches, displaying a rich green colour on the upper surface with distinctive silvery-white bands underneath. This creates a shimmering effect as the branches move in the breeze, giving the plant a refined and elegant appearance throughout the year. The attractive colouring provides excellent contrast when planted alongside flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses or darker-leaved evergreens.

Picea omorika ‘Nana’ is a hardy and reliable plant, tolerating UK winters well and performing best in a sunny or partially shaded position. It prefers a moist but well-drained soil and is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay soils, provided drainage is adequate. Once established, it requires very little maintenance and naturally maintains its attractive shape without regular pruning.

This dwarf Serbian spruce is also well suited to urban gardens, as it handles pollution and exposed conditions better than many conifers. It makes an excellent low-maintenance specimen plant, adding evergreen interest, texture and form to the garden all year round.

A versatile and elegant conifer, Picea omorika ‘Nana’ is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a distinctive evergreen that offers beauty, structure and long-term reliability without becoming too large.

Prunus serrulata ‘Taihaku’, commonly known as the Great White Cherry, is a superb ornamental tree well-suited to spacious gardens where its striking beauty can be fully appreciated. Renowned for its large, snow-white blossoms in early to mid-spring, it creates a dramatic and uplifting focal point in the landscape. Its broad, spreading canopy—paired with bronzed young leaves that mature to green—offers both seasonal interest and dappled shade throughout the growing season.

Reaching a mature height of around 20 to 25 feet (6 to 8 meters), with a similar spread, ‘Taihaku’ is ideal for open lawns, feature planting, or lining avenues. It thrives best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. While it is hardy and tolerant of urban pollution, it also performs well in coastal gardens, provided it is given some shelter from strong, salt-laden winds. With proper positioning, it will reward gardeners with a magnificent spring display and graceful presence all year round.

Picea abies ‘Inversa’ is a striking, architectural evergreen that brings drama and elegance to a garden throughout the year. Unlike typical upright conifers, this distinctive weeping Norway spruce produces cascading branches that fall vertically, creating a sculptural, almost waterfall-like effect. Its ultimate height depends on training; when staked, it can reach 4–6 metres over time, while remaining relatively narrow, making it ideal for smaller gardens where vertical interest is desired without excessive spread.

Hardy and reliable in UK conditions, ‘Inversa’ thrives in full sun or light shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It performs particularly well in larger borders, gravel gardens, or as a focal point in lawn settings. The deep green needles provide year-round structure and contrast beautifully with ornamental grasses, maples, or winter-stem shrubs.

This cultivar is also suitable for contemporary landscapes where strong form and texture are key. Low maintenance once established, it requires minimal pruning beyond shaping and training. For gardens seeking character, movement, and evergreen presence in all seasons, ‘Inversa’ offers a truly distinctive and dependable choice.

Picea Omorika, also known as Serbian Spruce, is a coniferous tree native to the mountainous regions of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro. It is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 50 meters, with a conical crown and horizontal branches. The Serbian Spruce is prized for its dense, dark green foliage that forms a striking contrast against its gray-brown bark. The needles of the Picea Omorika are short and stiff, measuring between 1-2 cm in length, and are arranged in spirals around the branches. In the spring, the Picea Omorika produces small, inconspicuous flowers that develop into light brown cones, measuring between 8-15 cm in length. The cones are a valuable source of food for a variety of wildlife, including birds and small mammals. Picea Omorika is a hardy tree that is well-suited to cooler climates and is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens. It requires well-drained soil and full sun to thrive, and is relatively resistant to pests and diseases.

Taxus media 'Densiformis', commonly known as dense yew, is an evergreen conifer with a naturally bushy, compact habit. It forms a dense, rounded mound of foliage, making it a popular choice for low hedging, screening or as a structural shrub within borders. The needle-like leaves are dark green, flattened and arranged densely along the stems, retaining their colour throughout the year and providing year-round interest and privacy. As a female cultivar, it can produce small red arils in autumn, though these are not a significant ornamental feature. The tightly packed growth habit makes it particularly effective for clipping into low hedges or formal shapes, and it responds well to regular trimming, maintaining a neat, dense appearance with minimal maintenance. The dense evergreen cover offers shelter for small birds and other garden wildlife throughout the year, particularly valuable during colder months when other plants have lost their foliage. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so care should be taken when planting near livestock or grazing animals. This yew is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including chalky, clay and loamy soils, and copes well with both full sun and shaded positions. It is also resistant to wind and pollution, making it suitable for exposed or urban gardens.

Prunus cerasifera 'Spring Glow' is a distinct cultivar of Cherry Plum, celebrated for its stunning, early-spring blossoms. It's a deciduous tree that typically reaches a height of 15-25 feet, suitable for small to medium-sized gardens or landscapes.

The ‘Spring Glow’ showcases vibrant pink blossoms, emerging before the leaves in early spring, creating a striking contrast with the bare branches. The simple, serrated leaves are green, adding a lush appearance in the summer.

This variety produces small, red, and edible fruits, appealing to wildlife, especially birds. While not the first choice for culinary use, these fruits can be used in jellies or jams. The tree is hardy and relatively low-maintenance, tolerating different soil types, including clay, loam, and sandy soils. It prefers well-drained conditions and can adapt to various pH levels.

‘Spring Glow’ is renowned for its drought tolerance and is relatively resistant to pests and diseases, making it a practical choice for gardeners seeking resilient ornamental trees. It is often utilized as a specimen tree due to its ornamental value or planted in rows to create an attractive boundary or screen. The aesthetic appeal and resilient nature of Prunus cerasifera 'Spring Glow' make it a favoured selection among many gardening enthusiasts.

Cedrus deodara is a large, evergreen, fast-growing coniferous tree of pyramidal habit and pendulous horizontal branching. Long, elegant branches with weeping tips bear glaucous, whorled light blue or greyish green needle-like leaves. Male cones are upright, scattered on lower branches, releasing pollen in autumn and then falling to the ground. Female cones are upright, solitary or in pairs, and need 2 years to mature. Deodar Cedar prefers deep, rich, slightly acidic, well-drained soil in full sun. It needs to be protected from hard winds and can be damaged by frost. Once established, it is tolerant to drought and hot, humid summers. Moderately tolerant to salt. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Cedrus deodara is one of the most graceful conifers, perfect as a specimen plant in large gardens. Great in groups or as a screen. It can be attractive in cities as a street tree if lower branches are removed.

Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’, commonly known as weeping Canadian hemlock, is a highly ornamental, evergreen conifer prized for its graceful, cascading form and soft, dark green needles. Its distinctive weeping branches create a flowing, layered appearance that adds elegance and movement to the garden. Ideal as a specimen plant, it brings structure and year-round interest to shady borders, woodland gardens, or sloped landscapes where its draping habit can be showcased.

This cultivar is slow-growing and can be trained or staked to achieve various shapes, including upright with drooping branches or a spreading, ground-hugging form. It typically grows 5 to 15 feet tall and wide, depending on training and space. 'Pendula' thrives in partial to full shade and prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils. It is hardy and benefits from shelter against harsh wind or strong sun, which can scorch its foliage.

Low-maintenance and deer-resistant, it requires little pruning beyond shaping and responds well to thoughtful training. Tsuga canadensis ‘Pendula’ is an elegant, versatile choice for gardeners seeking a dramatic yet refined evergreen focal point in shaded or naturalistic garden settings.

Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’, commonly known as the Corkscrew Willow, is a distinctive, fast-growing tree valued for its dramatically twisted, contorted branches and lively, informal habit. In a bushy tree form, it develops a broad, airy crown that provides strong architectural interest throughout the year, particularly in winter when the bare, spiralling stems are fully revealed.

This willow is well suited to larger gardens where its vigorous growth and spreading shape can be appreciated. It thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil, making it ideal for planting near ponds, streams, or in naturally damp ground, though it will also tolerate ordinary garden soils if not allowed to dry out completely. In spring and summer, the narrow, bright green leaves create a soft, shimmering canopy, bringing movement and lightness to the landscape.

Salix matsudana ‘Tortuosa’ is relatively low maintenance, responding well to pruning if size control is needed, and can even be coppiced to encourage fresh, colourful, twisted stems. Its sculptural form, rapid establishment, and year-round interest make it an excellent choice as a specimen tree or dramatic focal point in spacious, informal or wildlife-friendly gardens.

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.

Colorado Blue Spruce is an evergreen conifer, retaining its foliage all year round. The needles are stiff and sharply pointed, ranging from silvery-blue to steel-blue in colour, giving the tree a striking, frosted appearance that sets it apart from other spruces. As a feathered specimen, branches are retained from the base of the trunk right to the tip, creating a dense, symmetrical, pyramidal form that provides excellent year-round screening and structure within a garden or landscape setting. The dense, conical habit makes it a strong focal point, particularly effective as a specimen tree where its form and colour can be appreciated from all angles. Foliage colour intensifies during the colder months, giving particular interest through autumn and winter when the blue tones become more pronounced against darker garden backdrops. Small, cylindrical cones develop hanging from the branches, adding a subtle textural interest but not considered a significant ornamental feature. This spruce is tolerant of a range of soil types, including clay, and copes well with exposed or windy positions, making it a suitable choice for more challenging planting positions where a hardy, structural evergreen is required.

Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard, at approximately 300cm tall, is an ideal choice for gardens needing elegant structure and effective screening. This evergreen tree features a dense, rounded crown elevated on a clear stem, creating a formal, lollipop-shaped standard that brings height and architectural interest to the landscape. The variegated foliage—glossy green leaves edged in creamy white—adds year-round brightness and contrast, making it visually appealing in all seasons.

Well-suited to urban and suburban gardens, this Ligustrum tolerates pollution, pruning, and a variety of soil types, provided they are well-drained. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively low-maintenance once established. In summer, it produces small, fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators, followed by dark berries which add further seasonal interest.

Its dense canopy makes it excellent for privacy screening, windbreaks, or as a focal point in formal garden designs. Whether used in rows along boundaries or as standalone specimens in courtyards and patios, Ligustrum lucidum 'Variegatum' Standard trees provide reliable structure, year-round color, and an elegant solution for screening and ornamental planting.

Euonymous japonica ‘Gold Queen’ is an attractive, medium-sized, bushy, upright, evergreen shrub with lovely, variegated, oval, glossy, golden-yellow leaves, green in centres. Small, greenish flowers bloom in summer, and are sometimes followed by pinkish-white fruit. Euonymous japonica ‘Gold Queen’ is an undemanding plant and very easy to grow. It tolerates a wide range of soils, even poor and lean ones, as long as they are well-drained. It prefers average, moist and well-drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Once established, it is tolerant to drought, cold, salt, wind, and doesn’t require much attention. Generally, pest-free and disease-free. Low maintenance. Euonymous japonica ‘Gold Queen’ is a tough and attractive little shrub, ideal for beginner gardeners. Perfect for informal, cottage, urban, and coastal gardens. Great as a ground cover, for low hedges and shrub borders, or for growing in pots and containers.

Magnolia Susan is a beautiful flowering tree known for its stunning blooms and attractive foliage. This deciduous tree is a member of the magnolia family and is a popular choice among gardeners and landscapers for its showy flowers that come in shades of pink and purple. The Magnolia Susan typically grows to a height of 10-15 feet and can spread up to 12 feet wide. It has a dense, upright growth habit and produces large, tulip-shaped flowers in mid to late spring. The flowers are about 5 inches across and have a sweet fragrance that fills the air. The leaves of the Magnolia Susan are glossy and dark green, with a slightly wavy margin. They are oval-shaped and can grow up to 6 inches long. In the fall, the leaves turn a beautiful golden yellow before dropping for the winter.