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Acacia dealbata (AGM)

A large shrub or small tree for a very sheltered site. Beautiful, silvery-green, fern-like evergreen foliage. Cascading sprays of fragrant yellow flowers with large stamens in early spring. Probably requires winter protection. Drained soil in sun.

Acacia pravissima (AGM)

Large shrub or small tree. Profusion of spherical, bright yellow, fragrant flower heads; late winter & spring. Short, pendent branches crowded with evergreen, triangular leaves. Cool greenhouse or warm wall in neutral to acid soil.

Acacia retinodes (AGM)

One of the hardiest & most lime tolerant species for very sheltered spot. Erect, willowy stems eventually form a small tree. Long, narrow, grey-green leaves & loose clusters of yellow flowers in summer. Full sun out of cold winds. (7-8) 4.0x2.5mtrs.

Acer campestre 'Pulverulentum'

Hedge or Field Maple

Small, round headed, slow growing deciduous tree with rounded, five lobed, soft green leaves, heavily blotched & speckled creamy-white. New growth flushed reddish-purple. Erect spikes of green flowers; late summer followed by winged fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x3.0mtrs.

A maple that really looks like it should be hornbeam. Small multi-stemmed tree with a smooth, greyish bark. Oval, deeply corrugated bright-green leaves, held on red stalks. Rich golden-yellow autumn colour. Easy any a retentive soil in sun or shade. From the Islands of Japan. 6.0x4.0mtrs.

A really beautiful small, slow growing deciduous tree. The old bark flakes & peels to reveal cinnamon coloured new bark. Three lobed leaves emerge orange-buff, then green before becoming richly coloured in autumn. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs slowly.

Acer grosseri hersii (AGM)

syn.hersii. A very attractive, small deciduous maple with wonderfully marbled grey-green & white striated bark. Conspicuous long racemes of greenish fruits. Lobed, mid green leaves with good autumn colour. Broad, round-headed small tree. Any reasonably retentive soil. 9.0x7.0mtrs.

Acer negundo 'Violaceum'

Medium size, bushy headed tree the ash-like leaves, composed of 5-7 leaflets, emerge bronze green maturing to green. Young shoots are purple with a white blooms. Male trees bear prominent pink-purple, tassle-like flowers in spring. Fertile, reasonably drained yet retentive soil in a sheltered position. 8x4m +

Rare Japanese tree which is closely allied to A. negundo. Fast growing, upright, large, deciduous with large, pinnate, light green leaflets, turning butter yellow in autumn. Hanging clusters of greenish-white flowers. Hardiness uncertain at present. Retentive, well drained soil in a sheltered spot. 15.0x10.0mtrs.

Acer pectinatum forrestii

A very rare & choice tree from central China Forms a spreading deciduous tree the arching branches become green and white striped with age the young shoots turning bright red in winter. 3-5 lobed, dark green leaves with lighter veining turn brilliant orange-red in autumn.. For a retentive, yet drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade, reasonably sheltered. 10m.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (AGM)

A handsome, large deciduous tree with 5-lobed leaves of deep crimson-purple, becoming rich dark purple in summer. Red in autumn. Conspicuous clusters of yellow-red flowers on bare stems in spring. Any reasonable, moisture retentive soil. Best colour in sun. 12.0x9.0mtrs.

Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

Medium-size deciduous tree with a narrow, columnar head. Large, palmate, 3 to 5-lobed, dark rich-crimson leaves all summer. Clusters of yellow flowers with the emerging leaves in spring. Fertile, moist yet well drained soil in sun or part shade. Excellent accent plant. 12.0x5.0mtrs.

Acer platanoides 'Royal Red'

Medium-size, round headed deciduous tree with large, palmate, 3-5 lobed, rich dark-purple leaves all summer, reddish in autumn. Clusters of yellow flowers with the opening leaves in spring then bright red 'keys'. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x6.0mtrs.

Acer saccharinum (AGM)

(syn.dasycarpum) Fast growing, spreading, large deciduous tree with slightly pendant branches. Sharply toothed, 5 lobed leaves, light green above, silvery-white beneath, turning to shades of yellow & red in autumn. Greenish-yellow flowers. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. To: 25x15mtrs.

Acer saccharinum laciniatum

Fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with pendant lower branches. Sharply toothed, 5 lobed, very deeply cut leaves, light green above, silvery-white beneath turning to shades of yellow & red in autumn. Greenish yellow flowers. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x15.0mtrs.

Acer 'White Tigress'

Small, well branched, bushy headed deciduous tree with both the bark & shoots striated blue-green & white. Large, five lobed, tapered matt green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Clusters of small fruit in autumn held on bright red stalks. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs.

Albizia julibrissin 'Ombrella'

Large shrub or small deciduous tree, looking like a mimosa with very finely cut, feathery leaves. Amazing, fluffy stamens provide a shimmering purple-pink flower;-late summer & early autumn. A hardier form form a sheltered, well drained spot in sun. (7-8) 3x2m

Albizia julibrissin rosea (AGM)

A small, spreading, graceful, tree with finely cut dark mid-green mimosa-like foliage. Almost metallic pink fluffy flower heads are freely produced in late summer & early autumn. Sheltered, well drained sunny site. Good example in Camb. Bot Gdn. 4m x 2.5m.

Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' (AGM)

Attractive, graceful, slender, fast growing, upright deciduous tree with deeply & finely cut, glossy green leaves. Long, drooping, yellow-brown catkins in late winter. Any reasonable soil especially moist in sun or part shade. 20.0x8.0mtrs.

Alnus incana 'Aurea'

A very hardy, fast growing, medium to large deciduous tree with oval to rounded leaves, yellow in spring, pale green in summer & grey beneath. Long male catkins in early spring before the leaves. Conical at first but broadening with age. Any reasonable soil, preferably moist. Ht: to 20x10m

Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes'

Slender, large, deciduous shrub or small tree looking spectacular in early May when the profuse, nodding clusters of white flowers emerge with the new, pink flushed leaves. Good autumn colour. Retentive yet well drained soil in sun or part shade. 3.0x2.0m.

Argyrocytisus battandieri (AGM)

A tall shrub or small, bushy evergreen tree often used as a wall plant. Laburnum-like, silky,silvery-grey, downy leaves offset the clusters of pineapple-like & scented, bright yellow flowers held on the tips of the shoots;- June & July. Reliably hardy in a sheltered, well drained site in sun. 5.0x5.0mtrs.

Betula albosinensis 'Bowling Green' W4106

Small tree, originating back to the original Wilson Collection of 1910 from Sichuan. Rich chestnut bark peels to reveal a soft honey coloured under-layer. Glossy leaves with rusty brown buds, shoots & catkins, which are very prolific. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. to 15mtrs eventually.

Betula albosinensis 'China Rose' (AGM)

Fast growing medium sized tree. The bark is a rich coppery-orange-red, with only a little white bloom when young & very few lenticels. Selected by Kenneth Ashburner in Gansu, China. Larger leaves turn gold in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs

Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Garden'

Said to be from the same batch of seeds introduced by Wilson from Sichuan in 1910 as 'Bowling Green', but not named for a further 80 years. Strong, upright deciduous tree with a superior, heavily pink flushed chestnut bark. Rich golden yellow autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula albosinensis 'Fascination'

Upright, medium-size tree with deep orange, peeling bark revealing layers of variable pink-brown colour. Exceptionally long catkins ikn spring. Ovate, rich-green, toothed leaves turn butter yellow in autumn. Any reasoonably drained soil. To: 6m.

Betula albosinensis 'Pink Champagne'

From Ness Gardens seedlings, this selection is from seed collected by the Chinese Forestry Service in the Gansu province of China. The bark becomes a superb orangey-pink, heavily covered in a white bloom over the surface. Medium sized deciduous tree for sun or part shade. 7.0x5.0mtrs.

Betula albosinensis 'Red Panda' (C Lane)

A superb, strong growing variety with early peeling, red bark exposing grey and purple shades beneath. Derived from a spectacular specimen growing at RHS Wisley from seed collected in Hubei, China. Very hardy, large tree for any reasonable soil.

Betula costata 'Daleside'

Selected at the Daleside nursery near Harrogate for it's very smooth creamy-white bark which never really peels & always looks good. The colour extends well into the crown. Rather large triangular leaves with butter yellow autumn colour. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs.

Betula dahurica 'Maurice Foster'

From Hokkaido, Japan. Medium sized, deciduous tree with a stunning, shredded, tightly peeling bark in small flakes. The outer bark is a pale creamy pink with darker reds and browns underneath. Leaves have a good autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.5mtrs.

Medium-sized, upright deciduous, rather open tree with oval, glossy green leaves, turning butter yellow in autumn. Develops a beautiful, peeling white bark. Reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or light shade. 8.0x5.0mtrs..

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' (AGM)

Vigorous, conical deciduous tree with striking pure-white bark. Oval, tapered green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins appear with emerging leaves in spring. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. Most plants grown as costata are this. 20.0x12.0mtrs.

Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' (AGM)

Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange'

A lovely form with flaking & peeling orange bark. A graceful, vigorous, upright deciduous tree with bright green, heart shaped leaves. Raised from seed collected on Mt Hakkoda, N Honshu, Japan in 1981. Reasonably drained soil in sun or light shade. 20.0x12.0mtrs.

Betula ermanii 'Mount Zao'

Selected at Stone Lane Gardens, this has a chocolate-purple bark, banded with copper orange & streaks of long white lenticels. Very unique. A medium sized deciduous tree from Honshu, Japan. Rich orange autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 7.0x5.0mtrs.

Betula ermanii 'Pendula'

Weeping Erman's Birch

Medium sized, weeping deciduous tree with a good white, exfoliating, striking white bark, fawn when first exposed. Large, heart shaped smooth green leaves, yellow in autumn. The slender branches weep to the ground. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 9.0x8.0mtrs.

A rare hybrid with light pinky, copper-brown shiny bark. Slower growing, medium size deciduous tree tree with heart-shaped, wavy edged leaves, much larger than B. pendula, taking on yellow autumn colour. For a reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Close to albosinensis. 18.0x10.0mtrs.

syn.acuminata pyrolifolia. Open, upright, dome headed deciduous tree with a smooth, dark-brown bark & yellow-brown new shoots. Very large, polished, lustrous green leaves, persisting well into winter. Erect silver catkins in spring. Used in China for making furniture. Retentive soil in sun. 20.0x12.0mtrs.

Erect large shrub or small shrubby deciduous tree, spreading with age. Large terminal winter glossy buds & corrugated leaves, turning yellow & brown in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs.

Betula nigra 'Cully' (AGM)

River or Black Birch

sy.B.n.Heritage. A remarkable, medium sized deciduous tree grown for its unique bark, pink-brown, thick and peeling when young, turning dark red, tinged black with age. Dark green, glossy leaves, glaucous beneath turning yellow in autumn. Produces catkins in spring. Damp soil in a sunny site. 15.0x6.0mtrs.\n15x6m.

Betula papyrifera 'Belle Vue'

Medium to large, vigorous, deciduous tree with a coarser, more pink-brown rather than white bark of the species. Excellent, long lasting, yellow-brown autumn colour. Selected from the form found in Newfoundland. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. To: 10x8m.

Betula papyrifera commutata

syn. commutata. A robust more spreading birch with a much rougher, dark reddish-brown bark with prominent white lenticels. has patches of lighter pink as it peels. One of the best for autumn colour, turning orange-brown. From around Vancouver, Canada. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 12.0x9.0mtrs.

Betula papyrifera 'Saint George'

A large, slender, vigorous yet graceful tree the peeling orange-brown bark reveals a white underlayer. Diamond-shaped leaves turn yellow in autumn. very hardy tree for any reasonable soil. Unusual in the UK.

Betula pendula (AGM)

syn.verrucosa. Graceful, medium-sized, open, airy, tall tree with slender crown and pendulous branch tips. Silver-white peeling bark with rugged cracks at the base. Light, diamond-shaped leaves turning golden-yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula pendula 'Golden Fountain'

An elegant, medium-size, semi-weeping tree the fine branches clothed in ovate, serrated, golden-yellow foliage in summer turning bright yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Creamy textured bark. Any reasonable soil in sun or dappled shade.

Betula pendula 'Tristis' (AGM)

A tall, graceful, medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with slender, weeping, slightly twisted branches forming a symmetrical head. Silvery-white peeling bark. Narrow tree with slender crown. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 20.0x8.0mtrs.

Large, narrowly upright, conical deciduous tree with ascending branches. Downy shoots with sharply toothed, diamond shaped mid-green leaves, yellow in autumn. Good white bark. Hanging yellow brown male catkins;- spring. Rare UK native tolerant of even wet & acid soils. Very adaptable. 20.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula 'Royal Frost'

Medium sized, narrowly conical, upright deciduous tree with an excellent, pure-white peeling bark, initially cinnamon flushed when first exposed. The leaves emerge a rich burgundy purple, holding well into late summer. Yellow autumn colour. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 16.0x8.5mtrs.

Betula sp. ABS P75.280

Wild collected form from expedition in 1975 - Archibald, Blanchard and Salmon. Is developing a flaking white bark with salmon-pink overtones. Of slow growth. Diamond shaped, glossy green leaves. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x5.0mtrs.

Betula utilis albosinensis 'Chris Lane'

New variety of great merit from wild collect Chinese seed. Dark red-brown flushed purple bark with distinct bands of white lenticels. Papery, burnt range peeling bark. Coarse, ovate, rich green leaves. Fast growing tree to 10m+

Betula utilis albosinensis 'Jim Russell'

Collected by Jim Russell. Remarkable layers of semi-transparent, peeling bark revealing copper-brown & purple, shining under layer. Ovate, coarse, rich green leaves. Bark used for medicinal purposes in native Himalayas. Fast growing tree to 10m+

Betula utilis 'Burnt Sienna'

Collected by Sinclair & Long in Bhutan, this, slender, upright form has a superb, smooth, light reddish-brown bark which peels in large sheets. Has a light, open, airy crown with glossy, well veined leaves. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x4.0mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders'

An excellent new selection grown from wild collected Chinese seed. Rich red-brown, peeling bark overlaid with a fine grey-white 'wash'. Yellow brown catkins in spring. Any reasonably drained soil. 10m+

Betula utilis 'Dark Ness'

A particularly richly coloured form of the Himalayan birch with lustrous mahogany-red peeling bark showing prominent white lenticel flecking, rather like Prunus serrula. Originally collected in Bhutan in 1984. Superb when wet as it really glows. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Dark Ness'

Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' F19505 (AGM)

Elegant and unusual, large upright deciduous tree with blush-pink peeling bark exposing patches of copper and white. Tapered, dark-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Retentive, well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' F19505 (AGM)

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'(AGM)

syn.'Snow Queen.. Medium sized, upright deciduous tree with a superb, peeling white bark, orange on first exposure to the air. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' (AGM)

A beautiful medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with pure, unmarked brilliant white bark. Much larger than normal, intensely glossy, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Fairly upright, vase-shape with age. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 18.0x9.0mtrs.

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (AGM)

One of the smaller forms makong a vase shaped, medium sized deciduous tree with age. has one of best, most dazzling white barks but takes longer, up to 5 years to start showing it's beauty. Large, smooth green, drooping leaves, yellow in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs.

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Leopard'

Newly introduced cultivar from genuine B. utilis jacquemontii seed collected by Oleg Polunin in Kashmir, India - Snow Leopard country! Appears to be a more compact form with beautiful pure white, smooth, dramatically peeling bark. Glossy, ovate, shimmering leaves. For a reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Possibly 8-12mts.

Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Trinity College'

Medium sized, slender, upright deciduous tree, smaller than the species. Superb gleaming white bark, even of young plants. Heart shaped, toothed, glossy green, wavy edged leaves, butter yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Fertile well drained soil in sun or light shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Moonbeam'

One of the smallest forms with a wider spreading crown of strong spreading branches, white to the tips. Has a superb, peeling creamy-white bark. Oval, sharply pointed, intensely glossy leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Ideal for the smaller garden. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 4.0x4.0mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Nepalese Orange' BLM100

Selected for it's striking patchwork bark by Roy Lancaster. Coppery orange bark with irregular silver patches & strong lenticel banding. Small, glossy triangular leaves. Easy in any retentive, well drained soil. 5.0x3.5mtrs.

Betula utilis 'Nepalese Orange' BLM100

Betula utilis 'Ramdana River'

An unusual small to medium size birch. Glossy, dark brown bark peeling to reveal a beautiful clear white layer. Glossy, ovate leaves. Tidy, symmetrical, upright habit. Selected from seed collected near Ramdana River, Uttar Pradish, India 1991. Est. 10-12m.

Betula utilis utilis 'China Bronze'

A selected form from wild collected Chinese seed. Medium size tree with flaking bark as the plant matures revealing shiny orange-red under layer. Ovate, green leaves & orange-brown catkins in spring. Tends to week slightly. Any reasonably drained soil. Fast growing..

Carpinus betulus (AGM)

Medium to large deciduous, initially pyramidal, then rounded tree with a grey, fluted bark. Oval,variably toothed mid-green leaves turning yellow & orange in autumn. Yellow male & green female catkins in spring. Green fruit in hop-like bracts. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x20.0mtrs.

Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine'

Medium-sized, nanrowly fastigiate tree, remaining narrow even with age. The leaves are reminiscent of Beech. Deeply grey fluted bark. Oval, heavily veined leaves, yellow & orange in autumn. Hop-like clusters of seed in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 15.ox6.0mtrs..

Carpinus betulus 'Pendula'

Weeping European Hornbeam

A small, attractive, deciduous tree with a grey, fluted bark & oval, dark green, heavily ribbed leaves, turning yellow & orange in autumn. Forms a mushroom headed tree with very pendulous branches. Hop-like fruits are produced in clusters;- late autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.

Carpinus fargesiana KR8780

A rarely seen hornbeam from Western China, ultimately forming a large tree. Dark brown branches with strongly veined, elliptic, glossy green leaves, flushed bronze. Hanging clusters of showy hop like flowers during May & June. Easily grown in retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 14.0x9.0mtrs.

Carpinus omeiensis KR280

Small, upright, deciduous tree with elliptic, prominently veined, glossy, toothed, mid-green leaves, reddish-purple when young, In late spring and early summer has catkins of pale green flowers which are followed by brown, hop-like fruit. Easy in any soil in sun or part shade. (5-6) 7.0x5.0mtrs

Small to medium sized Chinese tree with long slender, semi-pendulous shoots clad with long, pointed, strongly veined leaves, which emerge red and persist very late in the year. Hanging clusters of green, key-like fruit. easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x3.5mtrs.

Carpinus shensiensis

Recently introduced, small deciduous hornbeam. Small, deeply veined leaves are flushed burgundy red on the new growth. 10cm, hanging hop-like clusters on late summer. Easy in any well drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.5mx3.0mtrs

Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' (AGM)

Golden Indian Bean T

Slow growing large shrub or small deciduous tree making a low, wide-spreading crown. Large, heart-shaped, velvety, soft yellow leaves. Pyramidal panicles of white flowers, marked yellow & purple, followed by long beans on mature plants. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs.

Catalpa fargesii duclouxii

The rarely seen Chinese counterpart of the Indian Bean Tree. Slow growing tree with chestnut-like, red speckled, lilac pink flowers; summer. Leaves, slightly smaller than the latter, are purple when young. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. To: 10x8.5m.

Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group (AGM)

Spectacular, evergreen, blue conifer eventually making a large, specimen tree. Rapid growing, pyramidal when young the long branches eventually become horizontal making a table-top crown. Reasonably drained soil in sun. 4.5x2.0m in 10yrs; ultimately 30m+.

Cedrus deodara 'Kelly Gold'

Weeping Golden Cedar

A magnificent specimen tree for open spaces with gently pendulous branches and trailing leader. Tufts of long, evergreen needles heavily flushed bright golden-yellow in spring cooling to an attractive yellow-green in summer. Large ovoid cones. Thrives on most soils except wet. To: 20m.

Slow growing, eventually large deciduous tree with narrow, toothed leaves with rich gold autumn colour. Rather small green flowers are followed by heavy crops of very sweet purple fruit, hence the common name honeyberry. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x7.5mtrs

Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum (AGM)

Weeping Katsura Tree

A rare and unusual small, weeping deciduous tree with long, pendulous branches. Tiny red flowers emerge with the rounded leaves in spring.. Pale yellow to smoky-pink autumnal colour in favourable seasons with a sweet, burnt-sugar scent filling the air. Best in deep, fertile soil in dappled shade. 6.0x8.0mtrs.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

(syn.'Red Fox') Attractive medium-sized deciduous tree, grown chiefly for its wonderful autumnal tints of pale yellow & smoky pink with a strong burnt sugar scent. Tiny red flowers emerge with the smaller, rich purple leaves in spring. Deep fertile soil in sun or part shade, out of cold winds. 12m x 6m.

Cercis canadensis 'Pink Pom Pom'

An unusual form with double, bright magenta-pink flowers held on slightly longer stems than the norm. Flowers in early spring just before the, glossy, rounded, green leaves emerge. Delightful, small tree for a reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Avoid windy, exposed sites. To: 4m.

Cercis canadensis texensis 'Oklahoma'

Small to medium, round headed tree which can be grown as a large shrub. The bare stems are clothed in a profusion of pea-like, bright magenta-pink flowers, held in dark calyces, during April & May. Large, rounded, light-green leaves. Reddish burgundy new growth. Retentive soil in sun or light shade. (4-5) 6.0x5.0mtrs.

Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'

Small, open tree the beautiful, heart-shaped, semi glossy leaves emerge deep orange maturing through orange, then yellow and finally bright green. Clusters of pea like, pink purple flowers emerge on the bare stems just prior to leaf break For a fertile, retentive yet drained soil in a reasonably sheltered site. 2.5x1.5m.

Cercis siliquastrum (AGM)

Slow-growing, low branching large shrub or deciduous, small rounded tree. The bare branches are studded in clusters of bright purple rose, pea-like flowers in May before the rounded, glaucous leaves open, but only on established plants. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x7.0mtrs

Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant'

Small, slow growing, spreading deciduous tree. Dark purple-pink, pea-like flowers held in clusters along the bare stems in late spring before the leaves emerge, on established plants. Kidney-shaped, glaucous, blue-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Deep, fertile, retentive yet drained soil in sun. 10.0x7.5mtrs.

Cladrastis kentuckea

(syn.C.lutea) Spreading, medium-size tree with pendent panicles of pea-like, white marked yellow flowers; May-June (flowers best in hot summers). Pinnate leaves to 30cms. long turn clear yellow in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun sheltered from high winds.

As the name suggests this Dogwood has very impressive, large, glossy, broadly ovate green leaves forming a crown above which stands a corymb of cream-white flowers in summer followed by edible blue-black fruit. Small tree with a wide, flat topped canopy with age. 3m+. Hardy, Central Asia.

Corylus avellana 'Heterophylla'

Cut Leaved Hazelnut, Cobnut.

(syn.'Laciniata') Large, strongly growing upright shrub or small deciduous tree. Smaller, scallop shaped, hairy mid-green leaves, deeply veined & toothed turning golden yellow in autumn. Hanging yellow green catkins on the bare wood in late spring. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.5x3.0mtrs.

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

Contorted Refd Hazel

An unusual, new form of the contorted hazel the young leaves distinctly red maturing burgundy. Red catkins on the bare stems in late winter followed by hazel nuts. Any reasonable soil - best colour in sun.

Corylus avellana 'Red Majestic'

Contorted Refd Hazel

Corylus colurna (AGM)

Medium to large, symmetrical, conical deciduous tree. Broadly oval, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pendant yellow catkins late winter; edible nuts held in deeply fringed husks;- autumn. Striking, corky, spongy, corrugated bark. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x7.0mtrs.

Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (AGM)

syn.'Atropurpurea'. Strong growing, large upright deciduous shrub or small tree. Heart shaped, deeply veined, dark-purple toothed leaves, turning red & gold in autumn. Hanging purple tinged yellow catkins in late winter followed by edible nuts. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs.

Cotoneaster 'Exburiensis' (Standard)

Vigorous, spreading, semi-evergreen large shrub or small tree with heads of white flowers, tinged pink in late spring, followed by clusters of apricot-yellow fruit in autumn. Lance-shaped, glossy, mid-green, leathery leaves. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 5.0x4.5mtrs.

Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' (Standard)

Superb, tall, hardy, semi-evergreen shrub the arching branches clothed in heads of white flowers in May then huge bunches of bright red berries in autumn. Abundance of long, rich-green leaves. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 3.0x3.0m.

Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' (AGM)

May or Midland Hawthorn

syn.'Coccinea Plena'. Hardy & adaptable small, round-headed deciduous tree or large bushy shrub. Clusters of rosette-like, double scarlet flowers in late May to early June. 5-lobed, glossy green leaves, yellow in autumn. Thrives in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.

Popular, strong growing tree from the Caucasus, popular for it's edible date like plums. The leaves are shiny, leathery, oval shape with pointed ends.The flowers are small, greenish, appearing in June to July. Fruits are golden yellow & delicious when ripe. Hardy but rarely grown. A big tree in the wild, small in cultivation. Sheltered spot. 8.0x5.0mtrs.

Elaeagnus 'Quicksilver' (AGM) (Std)

(syn. E.angustifolia caspica) Fast growing, open shrub with silver stems and elliptic, silvery leaves. Clusters of small, very fragrant, yellow-white flowers; June. Any reasonably drained, fertile soil (not shallow chalk) in sun or part shade. To: 3x2m.

Eucalyptus crenulata

Buxton or Silver Gum

A small, evergreen tree well covered in small, heart shaped, highly aromatic, blue- grey leaves. Clusters of 'fluffy' white flowers. Native, but endangered species in the wild from the Acheron River valley and Yering in Victoria, Australia. Free draining soil in sun or part shade. To: 8m.

Eucalyptus crenulata

Buxton or Silver Gum

Eucalyptus dalrympleana (AGM)

Broad-leaved Mountain Gum

Vigorous, broadly columnar tree with handsome, smooth, patchwork bark turning creamy-white. Young leaves ovate, blue-green maturing to narrowly lance-shaped bright green. Any reasonable soil sheltered from cold, drying winds. To: 20x8m.

Eucalyptus gregsoniana

Smaller, slower growing species with smooth, grey-white bark shredding in short ribbons. Lance shaped, glossy, aromatic, grey-green adult leaves. White-cream flowers appear in summer. Requires a free draining soil in sun or part shade. Best avoiding cold winds. native to highlands or New South wales. To: 5x4m.