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Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' is a compact, low-growing, rounded, evergreen shrub with slender, black stems, and oval, glossy, bright green leaves. Small, brownish to purple, sweetly fragrant flowers, bloom in spring and are followed by dark grey, encapsulated seeds. It is naturally globe-shaped and a great alternative to Buxus. Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' can grow in various types of soil, but prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun or partial shade. The best leaf colour is achieved in sunny areas. It is sensitive to frost and needs to be sheltered from cold, winds. It is tolerant of drought, salt, therefore, suitable for coastal areas. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant that tolerates hard pruning. Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Golf Ball' is a lovely ornamental shrub, perfect for rock and gravel gardens, shrub borders, wall-side borders, or low hedges and screens in informal, cottage, coastal, and urban gardens. Excellent for growing in pots and 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.

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.

Prunus domestica 'Violet Reine Claude' (often spelled Regina Claudia) is a traditional European plum cultivar celebrated for its rich flavour, attractive appearance, and versatility in the kitchen. Belonging to the Reine Claude group of greengages, this variety is distinguished by its deep violet to dusky purple skin and sweet, golden-green flesh. The fruits are medium-sized, round, and slightly flattened, with a firm yet juicy texture, making them ideal for fresh eating, cooking, and preserving.

This cultivar thrives best in temperate climates, requiring a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil to produce its best crop. It flowers in early to mid-spring, offering delicate white blossoms that are not only ornamental but also attractive to pollinators such as bees. As it is partially self-fertile, it can bear fruit on its own but benefits from cross-pollination with another plum variety to increase yield.

'Violet Reine Claude' plums typically ripen in late summer, usually around August in the UK. The tree is moderately vigorous and tends to form a rounded crown with age, making it suitable for both larger gardens and smaller orchards. Pruning in late winter helps maintain shape and encourages healthy fruit production.

This variety is valued for its balanced sweetness and fine aroma, which make it particularly prized in desserts, jams, and tarts. When fully ripe, the fruit offers a melt-in-the-mouth quality and is often considered among the finest-flavoured of European plums.

Resilient to most common plum diseases when properly cared for, Prunus domestica 'Violet Reine Claude' remains a cherished choice for those seeking heritage flavour and ornamental charm in one elegant tree.

Photinia  fraseri ‘Red Robin’ grown as a standard tree is an excellent choice for gardens seeking year-round structure, vibrant colour, and a smart formal appearance. Raised on a clear stem with a rounded head of evergreen foliage, it creates an elegant focal point for entrances, patios, driveways, terraces, and borders. Its most striking feature is the flush of brilliant red young leaves that appear in spring and again after trimming, gradually maturing to glossy dark green.

This attractive contrast of red and green provides long-lasting seasonal interest, while clusters of small creamy-white flowers may appear in late spring on established specimens. The neat tree form makes it especially useful where ground space is limited, allowing underplanting beneath the canopy or placement in pairs for symmetry.

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil. It is hardy and tolerant of urban conditions, coastal air, and routine pruning, making it highly adaptable for many garden settings. Light trimming after new growth helps maintain a dense crown and encourages further red foliage displays.

Ideal for contemporary, formal, or traditional gardens, this standard tree offers colour, privacy screening at height, and dependable evergreen presence. It is a stylish, low-maintenance option that adds instant maturity and strong visual impact.

Ginkgo biloba is known as a “living fossil”, one of the oldest tree species. It’s a large, long-lived, coniferous, deciduous tree with deeply grooved, grey-brown bark and thick, fan-shaped, bi-lobed, green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Ginkgo has either male catkins or female single flowers on long stems. Female plants bear unpleasantly scented plum-like fruits, which are actually hard seeds with silvery yellow seed coats. Ginkgo biloba grows in a wide variety of soils, except too wet and waterlogged, but prefers average, medium moisture, sandy, well-drained soils, in full sun. Once established, it is tolerant of heat, salt, and urban pollution. Generally, disease-free and pest-free. Ginkgo biloba is a perfect specimen plant for large gardens. Great as a shade tree, lawn tree, or planted in espaliers. Very good for streets and parks. Slower-growing varieties are suitable for growing in containers. While young, the crown can be trimmed and trained as desired.

An elegant, dwarf, compact, coniferous, evergreen shrub of rounded habit, with long, soft green needles, and small, ovoid, green to brown cones in autumn. A result of a controlled crossbreeding of Pinus nigra and Pinus densiflora. Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' can tolerate a wide range of soils, but prefers fertile, neutral to acidic, loamy or sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand coastal conditions and is suitable for coastal areas. Extremely resistant to frost, tolerant of exposed positions and urban pollution. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require pruning. Dwarf Pinus 'Marie Bregeon' is an exceptional, little shrub that naturally forms a neat, rounded shape, without any pruning. It is ideal for coastal and rock gardens, surrounded by stones or pebbles, but also suitable for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a focal point or accent plant in small gardens. Excellent for growing in containers.

Clematis × cartmanii ‘Joe’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a compact, evergreen climber that offers both decorative foliage and charming early-season blooms. This variety is particularly suited to smaller gardens, patios, and courtyards due to its manageable size and tidy growth habit. Its finely divided, glossy green leaves provide year-round interest, while in early spring, it becomes covered in masses of creamy white, star-shaped flowers that brighten any space.

Clematis ‘Joe’ thrives in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil. It is ideal for growing in containers, making it perfect for those with limited planting space. It can be trained to climb trellises, pergolas, or low walls, but also works beautifully when allowed to trail over raised beds or cascading from large pots. Due to its delicate stems and preference for milder conditions, it benefits from some protection from harsh winter winds and heavy frosts.

Overall, Clematis ‘Joe’ brings reliable structure and an elegant floral display to the garden, offering both versatility and beauty for various settings throughout the year.

Daphne transatlantica Eternal Fragrance is a stunning evergreen shrub that is highly prized for its intoxicating scent and attractive appearance. This plant is a hybrid of two different daphne species, which makes it unique in its own way. It was created by Robin White of Blackthorn Nursery in the UK. This plant typically grows to a height of around 3 to 4 feet and spreads up to 4 to 5 feet wide. The leaves are a glossy dark green, and the flowers are produced in clusters at the end of the stems. The blooms are small and pale pink, with a delicate fragrance that is reminiscent of vanilla and honey. The plant flowers continuously from April to October, providing an endless supply of delightful blooms. Daphne transatlantica Eternal Fragrance is easy to grow and care for, and it prefers a well-draining soil in partial shade. It is hardy down to USDA zone 7 and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is also deer-resistant, making it a great option for gardeners who live in areas with a lot of wildlife. This plant is perfect for a variety of garden settings, including mixed borders, woodland gardens, and cottage gardens. It can also be grown in a container and placed on a patio or balcony, where its fragrance can be enjoyed up close.

Cultivated as a concise, erect cordon, Starline 'Blue Moon' is a multifunctional apple tree perfectly suited for container growth or limited spaces. It's a prolific, contemporary apple cultivar yielding striking purple-blue apples. Harvesting in August and September, its apples offer a crunchy texture and succulent flesh, balancing sweet and tangy flavors.

This columnar apple tree, reaching 2 meters in height and 40cm in width, presents enchanting spring blossoms and visually appealing fruits, enhancing patio aesthetics. 'Blue Moon' excels in row planting, fostering your mini orchard creation, and boasts self-fertility and exceptional disease resistance.

The Acer pseudoplatanus 'Prinz Handjery' is a striking cultivar of the sycamore maple, prized for its unique and ornamental foliage. Originating from the broader Acer pseudoplatanus species, this particular variety stands out due to its distinctive purple and green leaves, making it a favourite among gardeners seeking an eye-catching addition to their landscapes.

This medium-sized deciduous tree typically grows to a height of 10 to 15 metres, with a spread of around 8 to 10 metres, making it a suitable choice for medium to large gardens. The tree's overall shape is broadly conical or rounded, and it features a dense canopy, providing ample shade beneath. The bark of the 'Prinz Handjery' is smooth when young, developing into a more rugged and fissured texture as it matures, with patches of grey and brown that add to its visual appeal, particularly in winter.

The standout feature of this cultivar is its foliage. The leaves emerge with a bronze or purple tint in spring before maturing to a dark green with striking purple undersides. This dual-tone effect creates a beautiful contrast, especially when the wind catches the leaves, revealing flashes of colour. In autumn, the foliage transitions to golden yellow, adding seasonal interest to the garden.

In addition to its ornamental value, the Acer pseudoplatanus 'Prinz Handjery' is a hardy tree, able to tolerate a wide range of soil conditions, including clay and chalk, and is resistant to pollution, making it well-suited to urban environments. It is relatively low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning and proving resilient to pests and diseases.

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.

Sambucus Golden Tower is a narrow variety of European elder. It’s a compact, slender, deciduous shrub of columnar habit, with vivid yellow to golden yellow leaves, and flattened panicles of scented, white flowers in spring, followed by edible berries in late summer. Elder Golden Tower is tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions and will grow well in almost any location, but it prefers moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. It is very resistant to frost and suitable for growing in outdoor pots even in very cold areas. Tolerant of urban and coastal conditions. Low maintenance plant. It keeps its neat shape without pruning. Sambucus Golden Tower is lovely, resilient architectural shrub, perfect for adding colour and height to small, cottage, urban and coastal gardens. Great for shrub borders, wall-side borders, informal hedges and screens. Suitable for growing in containers.

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.

Malus 'Evereste' is an upright, deciduous tree with broad-pyramidal, half-open crown, and slightly lobed, dark green leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Masses of large, pure white flowers open from scarlet buds and bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by the abundance of orange-red fruits that remain hanging on bare branches in winter. Attractive to bees and birds. Malus 'Evereste' can adapt to a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost and wind. Very resistant to urban pollution. Generally, disease-free. Low maintenance plant, doesn’t require much pruning. Malus 'Evereste', with its attractive foliage, profusion of lovely, white flowers and orange-red fruits, is a very decorative tree all year round. Perfect as a specimen or accent plant for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Suitable for growing in containers and patio and roof gardens.

The Azalea japonica, meticulously pruned into a spherical form, presents a botanical masterpiece that stands approximately one meter in both height and width. This exquisite ornamental shrub, celebrated for its captivating beauty, exemplifies nature's artistry.

Throughout the year, this Azalea variety showcases its allure through a symphony of colors and textures. In spring, it bursts into a profusion of radiant blossoms, each petal resembling a delicate work of watercolor art. Shades of pink, red, or white intermingle harmoniously, creating a captivating visual spectacle. The lush, glossy green foliage serves as an elegant backdrop to this floral spectacle.

As the seasons progress, the Azalea continues to enchant with its evergreen leaves, providing year-round interest. The meticulously maintained spherical shape adds a touch of formality and sophistication to any garden or landscape, making it an ideal choice for both traditional and contemporary settings. Its compact size ensures that it can be placed in various locations, from garden borders to pots on patios, offering versatility in garden design.

This one-meter-tall, one-meter-wide Azalea japonica embodies the harmony of nature and human cultivation, a living testament to the enduring appeal of this beloved ornamental shrub.

Rose ‘Bengala’ grown as a standard (tree) rose is a bold and eye-catching feature, bringing vibrant colour and structure to any garden setting. With its elevated crown of bright orange-red, repeat-flowering blooms, it creates a striking focal point that stands out above surrounding planting.

This form is particularly effective in formal gardens, patios, and courtyard spaces, where height and symmetry are desired. It works well as a standalone specimen in a decorative container or planted in pairs to frame entrances, pathways, or seating areas. The vivid flower colour adds warmth and energy, contrasting beautifully with green foliage or softer-toned companion plants.

Best grown in a sunny, open position, ‘Bengala’ thrives with plenty of direct light, which encourages strong flowering and healthy growth. It prefers fertile, well-drained soil and benefits from good air circulation to maintain plant health and flowering performance throughout the season.

As a standard rose, it requires regular care, including feeding during the growing season, deadheading to promote repeat blooms, and annual pruning in late winter or early spring to maintain a balanced, rounded canopy.

Ideal for formal gardens, patios, or as a pair flanking an entrance, it provides long-lasting colour and elegance. Its elevated blooms also make them easier to appreciate up close, adding both charm and structure.

Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with broad oval crown, ovate, green leaves, yellow in autumn, and a profusion of fragrant, pink-white flowers, opening from pink buds and blooming in late spring. Flowers are followed by heavy crops of edible, golden-yellow fruits in autumn, persisting on bare branches in winter. Great for jellies and jams. Attractive to birds and bees. Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' prefers fertile, deep, loamy, moist, and well-drained soils, but tolerates many different soil types, except too wet. It thrives in full sun to partial shade. Resistant to frost and urban pollution. Low maintenance, doesn’t require much pruning. A self-fertile plant that can be used as a pollinator for other fruit trees. It can be susceptible to scab. Crab Apple ‘Golden Hornet’ is an attractive ornamental tree, perfect for informal, cottage, and urban gardens. Great as a specimen plant and suitable for growing in containers.

Malus ‘Royalty’ is a small, dense, deciduous tree with broad-oval, half-open crown, attractive dark purple-green leaves, vivid red in autumn. Masses of fragrant, crimson-purple flowers bloom in clusters in spring and are followed by abundance of highly decorative, but not tasteful, dark-red to black, cherry-like fruits in autumn. Attractive to bees and birds. Crab Apple 'Royalty' can grow well in a wide range of soils, but prefers moderately fertile, medium moisture, well-drained soils. It thrives in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Once established, it is resistant to drought. It can withstand frost, wind, urban pollution, and de-icing salt. Low maintenance plant, requires minimal pruning. Sensitive to fire blight. Malus ‘Royalty’ is the best purple-leaved Crab Apple variety. Very attractive leaf colour and profusion of dark red fruits make it highly ornamental and perfect for small informal, cottage, or urban gardens. Suitable for urban and industrial areas, and for growing in containers.

Pinus mugo 'Wintergold', commonly known as the golden mountain pine, is a captivating dwarf conifer that brings vibrant colour to gardens, particularly during the colder months. Originating from the mountainous regions of Central and Southern Europe, this variety is prized for its striking golden-yellow needles that intensify in hue during winter, before reverting to a softer green in summer. This seasonal transformation makes it a standout choice for year-round interest.

Growing to an ultimate height and spread of approximately 1-1.5 meters, 'Wintergold' is ideally suited for small gardens, rockeries, and containers where space is limited. It thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and prefers full sun to partial shade, making it adaptable to a variety of garden settings.

This slow-growing pine is also low maintenance, requiring minimal pruning, thus it is a popular choice for adding structure and winter colour in garden designs across the UK.