Choice Plants

Due to the height of these plants (180-200cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service (H5) (Snakebark Maple) A deciduous, upright form with white and green stained bark. Dark green foliage turns orange in autum. Clusters of flowers in spring followed by winged fruits that ripen to red-brown. Requires full sun/semi...

Due to the height of the 12 litre plants (150-160cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service. (H5) Deep red fragrant flowers tipped with cream, are borne from late spring and into summer. Glossy leaves, turn yellow with good autumn colour. A multi-stemmed shrub with upright arching branches. Height 150-175cm in...

A beautiful variegated 'dogwood' forming a large shrub or small tree with tiers of horizontally spreading branches. Leaves have a beautiful creamy-white margin. Best in a light shadey position. Forms a dense plant about 2.0m in 10 years.

A choice strong growing 'dogwood', with a profusion of lovely white flower bracts in June. Excellent autumn colours. Best in full sun. Height 2 - 4 metres in 10 years. Grow in acid or neutral soils.

Due to the height of the 12 litre plants (170-180cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service. (H5) Large star shaped creamy white flowers in early June, followed by raspberry like fruits which will attract birds. Dark green leaves with a blue-green underside and a purple-red autum colour. Height 250-300cm in 10...

This strong growing 'Dogwood' pruduces lovely white bracts at an early age, gradually turning pink. Each flower head has 4 conspicuous petal like bracts in May. Cornus originate from North America, and Norman Haddon is a choice clone which forms a small bushy tree or a large shrub, with rich autumn colours. Dogwoods always look good planted near water, and will grow on most garden soils, but poor shallow...

(H5) A beautiful, deciduous shrub with two seasons of interest. From late spring to early summer it produces cascading clusters of small cream to pink flowers with darker pink margins/stripes from its branches. In the autumn the small dark green leaves turn flaming shades of yellow, orange and red. Prefers a position in dappled shade on moist, well-drained, acid soil. Approximate height of 100-150cm...

(H5) Clusters of large sweet fragrant golden yellow flowers from December to March on a large handsome shrub, with good yellow autumn foliage colour. Originally collected by the great plant collector Ernest Wilson in China, and named by Hillier Nurseries in 2000. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in moist sunny positions. 'Chinese Witch hazel' - Perhaps the most handsome of all witch hazels and deservedly...

Red buds opening to pink, red octagonal flowers with a cinnamon-red Band opening in late May early June. This plant has new reddish shoots which turn a lustrous green colour. This kalmia has a dense upright habit and grows to be approximately 125-150cm in 10 years. Kalmias are a medium sized evergreen shrub from south-eastern USA and Asian mountains where they typically grow under the canopy of tall...

Image supplied by and owned by Frank P Matthews Due to the height of these plants (200-220cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service. (H6) Medium sized tree with a broad, pyramidal, fairly open crown. Shining maple-like green leaves turning rich, blackish crimson red in autumn. One of the best forms with more...

Due to the height of the 12 litre plants (200-220cm), we are unable to send them in boxes. They can be collected direct from our nursery or delivered via a pallet delivery service. A selection of 'Sweet Gum' with long narrow lobes, turning brilliant orange and yellow which lasts well in autumn. One of the best trees for autumn colour. Looks good all year. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best on acid...

(H6) Small upright tree with attractive foliage. New leaves are dark green with a striking purple border, turning yellow orange and red in autumn. Very hardy, ideal for small gardens. Height 2-4m in 10 years. All good fertile soils. Parrotia Persian Spire is never short of a colourful outfit! Its exquisite sense of style perfectly matches its elegant shape. Parrotia Persian Spire is characterized...

Brilliant red young foliage changes to pink, creamy-white then green. Large drooping white flowers in April-May. One of the larger and hardier growing selections of Pieris. Height 150cm in 10 years.

(H5) Panicles of maroon red flowers, March-April, followed by red new growth in spring. A neat evergreen shrub, best in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Sun or light shade. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.

(H5) Rosy pink flowers in February and March. Outstanding new plant from Japan with deep bronze new foliage through the year. Best in light shade. Height 125-150cm in 10 years. Requires moist acid soil.