Choice Plants

12 litre plant shown in second photo (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 10 years. Best in sheltered sun or shade. Aphrodite' is a multi-stemmed, deciduous shrub with Magnolia like flowers up to 10cm in diameter. Calycanthus...

A very choice large shrub or small tree with attractive horizontal branches, and striking variegated foliage. A slow growing plant which takes a while to mature, and is commonly known as the 'Wedding Cake Tree' due to its stunning shape. It is best given shelter when young. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years.

Large white flowering bracts in June, followed by extremely large red edible fruits in the autumn. Dark green leathery and heavily textured leaves on a large spreading tree. Height 2-4m in 10 years. Best in full sun or partial shade.

The 12 litre plants sit at approximaltey 160-175cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to their height or they can be collected directly from the nursery. (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...

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...

(H4) A large evergreen shrub or tree with long, leathery dark green leaves and silvery undersides. The aromatic bark and leaves enhance its appeal. From spring to early summer, it produces fragrant, creamy white flowers about 2.5 cm across. Ultimate height: Higher than 12 meters, Ultimate Spread: Wider than 8 meters. Time to ultimate height 20-50 years. Prefers a sheltered position (avoid north-facing)...

Soft pink buds opening to pink, red octagonal flowers with a cinnamon-brown band opening in late May early June. This plant has new reddish shoots which turn a glossy dark green colour, a variety with a dense habit and grows to be approximately 120cm x 120cm in 10years. Kalmias are a medium sized evergreen shrub from south-eastern USA and Asian mountains where they typically grow under the canopy...

Bright red buds opening to soft pink octagonal flowers in late May early June. The foliage can be interesting as it tends to have a wavy edge and can even appear to look twisted. A slightly lower growing plant at approximately 100cm x 100cm 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 trees. They...

Image supplied by and owned by Frank P Matthews These trees sit at approximaltey 180cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery. (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...

These trees sit at approximaltey 180cm not including the pot. They will come via Parcel Force on a 48 hour delivery due to height or they can be collected directly from the nursery. 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...

(H5) A broad, medium-sized deciduous tree with ovate or shallowly-lobed leaves up to 25cm long. It produces light lilac-purple flowers in large panicles. Fruits are ovoid, thinly woody. Prefers a sheltered position, avoid North facing in full sun and a well-drained soil. Approx 8 meters high x 8 meters wide in 20 years.