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Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' is a very popular, handsome Acer variety. It's a round-headed, medium-sized fast growing tree. Lime green flowers tinged red appear in April followed by large intense purple foliage which turn bright orange-brown during the autumn. Size: MediumDeciduous in Winter time.Open Space plantingAcer Growing Tips: Very easy to grow in a wide range of well-drained soils. They thrive in sun but with partial shade to protect the leaves from scorch. A sheltered area away from strong winds is preferred.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4mPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews.Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
Acer 'Royal Red' is an upright, medium-sized, fast growing tree. Lime green flowers tinged red appear in April followed by large intense purple foliage which turn bright orange-brown during the autumn. Size: MediumDeciduousAcer Growing Tips: Open space plantingVery easy to grow in a wide range of well-drained soils. They prefer partial shade to protect the leaves from scorch. A sheltered area away from strong winds is preferred.They tend to do well in ericaceous soil, can tolerate chalk. Needs to be well-drained.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 3mPicture image courtesy of Frank P MatthewsSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Amelanchier 'Edelweiss' is an upright, small tree with long panicles of white pretty flowers covering this tree in spring. Young leaves emerge silver turning to dark green in the summer and wonderful shades of yellow, red, and orange in the autumn. Clusters of round, edible fruits are left on the tree after leaf fall which are perfect for birds.Amelanchier Growing Tips: They will thrive in moist, well-drained, lime-free soil. The best autumn colour is achieved when they're planted in a full sun position but they do tolerate partial shade.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 4m x 3mPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Carpinus or Hornbeam are native, attractive and easily grown trees. Suitable for heavy, wet, or chalky soils.Has a variety of uses including hedging, topiary and pleaching. The trunk is grey fluted with ovate and serrated, ribbed leaves turning yellow in autumn and later turning brown. Green catkins open in late spring followed by clusters of winged nuts in the autumn. In winter they drop their leaves.This particular variety is very good for pleaching.Carpinus Growing Tips: Suitable grown in heavy, wet or chalky soils. Prefer to be planted in a full sun or partial shade position.Open space planting.Wet tolerant.Height and Spread (after 10 years) : 6m x 4mRecieved an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews.Sold in a 12 litre pot. -
Cornus florida also known as North American Flowering Dogwood is small bushy tree with dark green, oval foliage turning a richly coloured red and purple in autumn. In May, clusters of small, green flowers are surrounded by conspicuous white or pink bracts, followed by rounded, orange-red fruit. The hard wood is extremely shock-resistant and useful for making weaving-shuttles. It is also made into spools, small pulleys, mallet heads, and jeweller’s blocks. Indians used the aromatic bark and roots as a remedy for malaria and extracted a red dye from the roots.Cornus Growing Tips: Thrives in fertile, humus-rich, neutral to acid soil. Unsuitable for shallow, chalky soils.Height and Spread (After 20 years): 3m x 3mPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Crateegus Crimson Cloud also known as English Hawthorn is a Hybrid between 'Charles X' and 'Paul's Scarlet' creating a dense, spreading tree with glossy, dark green foliage. Profuse small single, crimson flowers with creamy centres appear during May.The lightly scented blossom is very popular with bees & butterflies. The flowers later develop into tiny red berries in the autumn, which are great for attracting birds. A very unusual ornamental thorn flowering from an early age.A giving tree providing ornamental interest and food for wildlife.Growing Tips: Will tolerate a wide range of soils as long as they are well-drained, urban pollution and coastal conditions. Extremley hardy and ideal for the smaller garden. Prefer full sun or partial shade. Height and Spread (after 20 years): 5m x 4m.Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
A popular thorny tree with mid-green, three- to five-lobed leaves and a profusion of double, dark pink flowers in late spring. It is an ideal plant for all conditions, as it is tough enough to stand exposed sites, city pollution and even costal gardens, while also have ornamental value in the garden.Position: full sun, partial shadeSoil: all soils except waterloggedRate of growth: averageFlowering period: March to MayHardiness: fully hardyPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
A stunning typical eucalyptus, this tree is tall and slender, with almost blue young foliage, turning to grey-green in adulthood. Commonly known as the Tasmanian Cider Tree, this gum is evergreen, and will reach almost a 12m height, in a conical shape. Whilst this tree may look slender and vulnerable, it is a very hardy plant, and will easily survive most winters. This gorgeous tree is best planted either as a specimen tree or a garden shrub border.Tolerance: frost tolerant, fairly drought tolerant once establishedGrowth: fastSoil: neutral, clay, loam, sandMoisture: moist, well-drainedPicture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews Sold in a 7 litre pot. -
The common form, Euonymus europaeus, is also called the Spindle Bush often found in hedgerows and native woodland.Euonymus Europaeus 'Red Cascade', is a popular deciduous large shrub. Features;- Produces brillant pink to red fruit with vivid orange seeds. - Fruit attracts Birds into the Garden- Flowers and fruit bloom from May to June- Foliage complements this plant with dark green oval green leaves developing into a vivid yellow, then finally a reddish-purple during the autumn. - Provides interest and food for BirdsPreferring direct or partial sunlight, this stunning shrub reaches an eventual height of 3m after ten years and is perfect for brightening up large containers or garden borders. Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Standard size - this indicates the height to which the trunk has been cleared before the foliage head begins. This standard has the appearance of a small tree. It has a long thin truck with rounded foliage head. Evergreen and aromatic, the Laurus nobilis is one of the most popular evergreen standard trees, loved by the Romans and cherished for it's delicate flavouring in culinary cuisine, these beautiful plants will grace an entrance or doorway and look fabulous planted in the border, paterre or herb garden.Position: Bay trees love a sunny or partially shaded area of the garden. Watering: Water regularly with well-drained soil during the growing season. Don't allow roots to stand in water. Less water is required in the winter months, but don't allow the tree to dry out.Likes fertile, well-drained soil.Likes shelter from cold winds and frost. In cooler regions, consider growing in a pot which you can move indoors in autumn. Plant warming Fleeces or Rolls of Fleece for the larger plant are ideal if you don't have a greenhouse or a suitable place to store your Tree.(note, we have warming fleeces and rolls of fleece in store)Sold as a Standard in a 25 litre pot. -
With its striking colours and compact size, the purple weeping Malus × purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' is ideal for gardens. Crimson scented flowers emerge amongst pretty purple new foliage in spring. The leaves turns bronze-green in summer and autumn, with deep red-purple crab apples developing and providing ornamental value.Plant Malus × purpurea 'Crimson Cascade' in full or partial sun and it will grow well in most conditions except wet soil. Expect a height and spread of 4.5 x 3.5 metres in 20 years from this fantastic purple weeping Crab Apple tree.Food source for wildlife. Known for attracting bees, birds and butterflies/moths with its nectar/pollen rich flowers.Picture image courtesy of Frank P Matthews shows plant when in flowerPicture image showing plant in full height ard. 2metres high, courtesy HGC LBSold in a 12 litre pot. -
Olive Trees are fantastic potted either by the front door or even in the back garden on a terrace or patio area. Why not bring some of the Mediterranean into your garden with one of our beautiful olive trees.This plant is sold in a 20 litre pot.
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