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Acacia dealbata 'Gaulois Astier'

Much more compact, evergreen form but only possible in a very sheltered, warm garden. Very finely cut, feathery, silver-grey leaves. Small, rounded heads of lemon-yellow flowers on branches stems during Feb. & March. Not too chalky soil in full sun. 2.5x2.0m.

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.

Acacia retinodes (AGM)

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.

Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' (AGM)

A lovely, broad crowned, small deciduous tree, densely packed with finely pointed, glossy palmate leaves red when young then golden yellow for many weeks; rich butter-yellow in autumn. Erect umbels of pale yellow flowers. May be pruned as large shrub if required. Prefers moist but not wet soil. 15.0x10.0mtrs

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 palmatum 'Red Emperor'

A beautiful, vigorous, well branched Japanese Acer the large, 7-9 lobed leaves emerge rich bronze red maturing to an outstanding deep red into fiery autumn colours. Tends to be resistant to leaf scorch. Clusters of bronze-red flowers in spring. Humus rich, retentive yet drained soil in dappled shade. 3m+

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 pectinatum forrestii

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii'

A striking, strong growing medium-sized deciduous tree forming a dense, domed crown. Broad, five-lobed leaves of sage-green, attractively margined creamy white, yellow in autumn. Heads of small yellow flowers. Prefers a retentive soil in not too exposed position. 10.0x10.0mtrs.

(syn.A. morrisonense) Species from Taiwanese mountains forming a medium size tree of year round interest the green bark irregularly striped white; juvenile stems a lovely glowing red. Shallowly usually 5 lobed, large, glossy, rich olive green leaves turn bronzy orange in autumn. Fertile, retentive soil in sun or part shade.

syn. Acer orientale. Small, often shrubby tree of slow growth from S.E Europe. It is generally evergreen, sometimes semi evergreen in cold winters. Leathery, rigid three lobed leaves. Develops a grey, deeply gnarled bark with age. Hanging clusters of yellow green flowers. Best in a sheltered garden in sun. 5.0x3.0mtrs.

Acer tataricum ginnala 'Flame'

(syn. A.ginnala) Vigorous large shrub or small deciduous tree with short, stumpy branches. Deeply 3-lobed, bright green leaves turn orange and flame crimson in autumn. Upright heads of creamy white flowers, late spring, followed by red fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x7.0mtrs.

a davidii snakebark maple hybrid. Excellent small deciduous tree with s striking green & silver striated bark. The leaves take on a rich butter yellow autumn colour. Red suffused green fruit hang from the branches in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 4.5x4.0mtrs.

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.

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 'China Rose' (AGM)

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 '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 apoiensis 'Mount Apoi'

A slow growing tree, perfect for smaller garden.. The attractive creamy white bark develops a shaggy nature with age. Dark green foliage turns deep yellow in autumn. Clusters of green catkins as leaves emerge. Nomenclature controversial! Any reasonably drained soil in sun or shade.

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.

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.

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.

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. 15m

Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'

A very unusual River Birch being variegated & making a very large shrub or small tree rather than being the 20m+ norm. Papery, tan, and peach bark and green leaves that appear to have had their margins dunked in creamy-white paint. Adaptable but prefers moist, even wet conditions in a fertile soil. Introduced by Shiloh Nursery.

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 papyrifera 'Saint George'

Betula pendula (AGM) - multistem

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 '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.

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 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 'Bhutan 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 'Chris Sanders'

A very richly coloured new form from wild Chinese seed. The bark is a complex mix of very fine features, with a base layer of dark purplish-red-brown, heavily banded with white lenticels. The whole is washed hither and thither with a misty cloud of whitish betulin and the papery peelings are semi-translucent burnt-orange. Praise be!

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

Very attractive, medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with superb, brilliant-white peeling bark. The leaves are dark-green, turning yellow in autumn. Ascending branches with spreading crown. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. Ht: to 20m

Betula utilis jacquemontii

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 'Snow Leopard'

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 'Knightshayes'

Differs from other forms of the white stemmed birch in that the tips of branches are slightly weeping. Larger, diamond shaped leaves turn rich yellow in autumn. Superb white bark with strong lenticels. Easy in any soil in sun or part shade. 9.0x7.5mtrs.

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 'Moonbeam'

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 '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..

Betula utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate'

Medium to large, upright deciduous tree with a rather unusal, peeling rich chocolate brown bark, looking superb especially in winter, Larger, oval, glossy dark green leaves, yellow-brown in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 15.0x8.5mtrs.

Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red'

Strong growing, upright, medium to large deciduous tree, selected rather unusually for it's glowing red autumn colour, gold is usual on a hornbeam. As a specimen it has a neat, fluted grey bark & deeply veined, corrugated leaves. Easily grown in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x4.5mtrs.

Only in cultivation in since the late 1990s, this much is sought after. Upright, medium sized deciduous tree with huge, deeply veined, toothed leaves, bronze when young. Spectacular 30cm long catkins;-late summer. Introduced by Mikinori Ogisu to the UK in 1991 & proving easy to grow. Ht: to 18+m.

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, slow growing deciduous tree of gently weeping habit. Dainty, deeply veined very small leaves, heavily flushed copper-red when young. Insignificant flowers & small. hop like fruit. Ideal feature tree for a small garden. Easy in any soil in sun or 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

Castanea sativa (AGM)

Long lived, fast growing, broadly columnar deciduous tree with the crown becoming more domed with age. Spirally furrowed bark. Oblong, toothed, glossy green leaves. Attractive pale yellow catkins;- July followed by edible nuts after hot summers. Prefers well drained, preferably light soil but dislikes chalk. 30.0x15.0mtrs.

Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' (AGM)

Magnificent, medium-sized deciduous tree, making a wide spreading crown. Large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves & shoots, dark purple when young, maturing to dark green. Panicles of white flowers, marked yellow and purple;- late summer. Long beans on mature plants. Well drained, fertile soil in sun. 15.0x15.0mtrs.

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.

Forms either a large, round headed shrub or small tree with large, heart shaped, thin, tbright green leaves with good autumn colour. Bright pink, pea like flowers sit almost stalkless on the branches; May. Needs a reasonably drained, fertile soil in a sunny, fairly sheltered position. Native to SE Canada, Eastern USA, Int 1730

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.

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' (AGM)

Fast growing, more or less evergreen, small tree often attaining it's final height of 5-6mtrs in just a few years making it ideal for screening. Round headed tree with narrow, leathery, glossy green leaves on purple stems. Pink-white flowers late spring followed by trusses of red fruit. Grows anywhere. 6.0x5.0mtrs.

Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' (Standard)

A small, semi-evergreen, quick growing tree with gently arching branches. Clustered heads of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of creamy-yellow fruit in autumn. Shiny, long, bright green leaves. Adapatable to almost any soil in sun or shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs.

Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (AGM)

May or English Hawthorn

Small to medium, round headed deciduous tree or large bushy shrub. 5-lobed, glossy, mid green leaves with good autumn colour. Dense clusters of small, pompom like double mid-pink lowers in April & May followed by small, rather sparse, oval red fruit. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x5.5mtrs.

Crataegus orientalis

syn.'Laciniata'. A lovely small, compact deciduous tree. Sparsely thorned stems with deeply cut, downy leaves, green above & silvery beneath. Clusters of white flowers in April & May followed by bunches of coral-red to yellowish fruits. Ordinary soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x3.0mtrs.

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens'

Improved form of 'Prunifolia' forming a medium sized, round headed deciduous tree. Oval, glossy, deep green leaves, turning fiery red & orange in autumn. Dense, rounded heads of white flowers with pink anthers followed by profuse large bright red fruit. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs.

Crataegus pinnatifida major 'Big Golden Star'

Small, round headed deciduous tree, almost thornless. Small, conspicuously lobed mid-green leaves taking on spectacular autumn colour. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by very large red fruit, the size of crabapples. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x6.0mtrs.

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.

Smaller, slower growing evergreen small tree. Very handsome, intensely silver, almost perfoliate leaves. Develops a striking silver bark with green & purple patches. Flowers reliably in winter. Best in a sheltered, well drained spot in sun. 5.0x3.0mtrs.

Eucalyptus pauciflora

Cabbage or Weeping Gum

A small, high mountain tree, one of the hardiest species. Medium sized, dense, spreading evergreen tree. Long grey-green, lustrous blue-green, elliptic leaves on yellow & red twigs. Attractive white & grey patchwork bark, when peeling. Creamy-white flowers;- early summer. Sunny spot. 15.0x9.5mtrs.

A vigorous, deciduous tree to 15m or more tall forming a broad, rounded crown. Leathery, glossy leaves up to 15cm long are oval to elliptic with serrated margins and exude rubber if gently torn in half. Inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers in spring my be followed on female plants by flattened, elliptic, winged fruits to 3.5cm long. Moist yet drained soil in sun.

Fagus longipetiolata

Chinese species from Guizhou. Oval, taper-pointed leaves turn rich russet and gold in autumn & are held on the tree through winter. The bark is smooth & cold grey. Smaller than our native form, so expect a smallish tree. Any soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.

Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group

Purple Common Beech, Copper Beech

Large, broadly domed deciduous tree with dark purple leaves, lighter & silky haired in spring, turning rich copper in autumn & usually persisting well into winter. Being shallow rooting, needs a well drained soil in a sunny spot which brings out the best colouration. 18.0x12.0mtrs. Can be variable in colour.

Forms a medium size, open, fan shaped tree the zig zag branches and stems bearing long branched spines. Attractive, ash like, pinnate green leaves to 25cm long. Racemes of greenish flowers in summer followed by long, dark brown seed pods. Free draining soil in sun. Native to Caucasus region western Asia. 10m.

Gymnocladus chinensis

Very rarely available this medium size tree carries very large, almost transparent, Robiniia like leaves initially purple maturing through green to a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Fissured bark. Native to central China where it can make 10m+ - probably smaller in our climate where it requires a free draining soil in a sheltered sunny position.

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (AGM)

(alpinum x anagyroides) Small, spreading deciduous tree with dark green, pinnate leaves on hairy young shoots. Long, hanging panicles of golden-yellow flowers are freely produced in early summer followed by black seed pods. ALL PARTS POISONOUS. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:6x6mtrs.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'

A recent introduction having a good conical form. Deeply 5-lobed, glossy green leaves turn a remarkable rich purple, starting from the top of the tree, in autumn. Colour more intense on acid soils. medium-large tree for a fertile, well drained soil - avoid chalk. To: 15-20m.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'

(syn. 'Aurea') A beautiful, large, broadly conical deciduous tree. Maple-like, deeply 5-7 lobed, shiny green leaves striped & mottled yellow with a rosy-pink flush on the new growth. Rich red, yellow and purple autumn colours. Corky bark as the plant ages. Rich soil, colouring best if acid. To:12.0x8.0mtrs.

Malus aff. prattii SICH 775

Medium sized, strong growing, broadly conical deciduous tree from Western China. The large leaves turn rich autumn colours. The branches are wreathed in white flowers during late spring followed by white speckled red fruit. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. (5-6) 9.0x5.5mtrs.

Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet'

Flowering Crab Apple

Small to medium size tree bearing a profusion of good size, snow white flowers from pink buds; May. Clusters of persistent red fruit from early autumn often to beyond Christmas. Long, tapering, glossy green leaves with attractive autumn tints. Well drained soil in sun or part shade.

Ornamental Crab Apple

Small to medium, spreading deciduous tree with broadly oval, heart-shaped bright green leaves, grey when young on slightly weeping shoots. Single white flowers with a pink flush in late spring followed by showy orange-yellow fruit, initially with a red flush. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 8.0x8.0mtrs.

Malus 'John Downie' (AGM)

Small to medium, upright deciduous tree, broadly conical when mature. Large, oval bright green leaves. A profusion of white flowers from pale-pink buds; late spring. Good sized, oval, orange red fruit are excellent for Crab Apple jelly. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs.

Ornamental Crab Apple

Small, widespreading, weeping deciduous tree, forming an umbrella like crown, cascading to the ground. Single, blush-pink flowers from red buds during spring, followed by small yellow fruit with a rosy flush, during autumn. Easy in a retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 4.0x5.0mtrs.

Malus 'Nuvar Marble'

Selected specifically for its excellent Crabapples, this has very large golden fruit, heavily striped red, making excellent crab apple jelly. In spring has a profusion of single white flowers. Golden-yellow autumn colour. A small tree for a retentive,w ell drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs.

Broadly conical tree. Clusters of fragrant, single, white flowers in spring followed by groups of greenish russet flushed red fruit. Ovate, coarse, corrugated leaves with good disease resistance & good autumn colour. Any reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Mixed forests on slopes at elevations of 1400 - 3500 metres in W Sichuan and NW Yunnan. 8x6m.

A new, upright, narrow variety. Pink buds opening to a mass of single white flowers then heavy crops of conical, red fruit in autumn; good for jelly. Young foliage a good, glossy, mahogany-red turning green in summer. A small, neat tree ideal for the smaller garden or accent planting.

Malus sargentii 'Candy Mint'

Small, low spreading crab-apple, wider than it is tall. Horizontal branches are wreathed in cup-shaped, purple-pink buds which open almost white with deep pink edges & reverses. Flowers April & May. Leaves emerge maroon,, green by summer. Small maroon fruit in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 3.0x5.0mtrs.

Malus toringo 'Aros'

Lovely small tree of compact, slender, upright habit. Clusters of single, fragrant, pink-purple flushed white flowers in spring followed by 1-2cm dark red fruit in autumn. Luxurious, glossy, dark purple leaves throughout the season. Ideal for patio / large container planting in a fertile, retentive soil in sun or part shade. 3x1m. Introduced 2017

Malus transitoria 'Roundabarrow Ruby'

Discovered in Cornwall, this slow growing, small deciduous tree has unusually cut, rich plum purple leaves, taking on reddish-purple autumn colour. Clusters of single, cup-shaped white flowers during late spring, followed by very small red fruit. Colours best in sun. (4-5) 5.0x3.0mtrs (possibly)

Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte'

Lovely variety from the Belmonte Arboretum, Holland forming a broadly columnar small tree with glaucous green, ovate leaves. Clusters of fragrant, single, white flowers in May; much loved by bees. Clusters of yellow brown fruitlets in autumn. Any reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. 5x2m.

Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' (AGM)

Small, broadly upright, deciduous tree with oval, dark green leaves. A profusion of large white flowers in late spring followed by very long lasting, large, glossy rich red fruit. One of the best fruiters. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Excellent disease resistance. 7.0x7.0mtrs.

Medium sized, broad crowned evergreen tree with whorls of narrow, glossy leaves, velvety & drooping on the new growth. They mature reddish-purple. Spikes of Laurel like, creamy white flowers during autumn. Needs a warm, sheltered spot & dislikes shallow chalk. (9-11) 10,0x6.0mtrs maybe.

Nyssa sylvatica (AGM)

Tupelo, Black Gum, Sour Gum

Slow growing, broadly conical to columnar deciduous, medium sized tree with drooping lower branches. Glossy, dark-green leaves are downy beneath with magnificent autumn colour of rich scarlet, orange & yellow. Inconspicuous flowers. Fertile, well drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. To:20x10m.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'

Slow growing eventually medium sized deciduous tree forming a broadly conical shape. Smooth green leaves turn a fiery orange-scarlet in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers followed by dull purple fruit. Needs a neutral to acid, retentive soil in a sheltered spot. 5.0x3.0mtrs.

Large, broadly conical deciduous tree with lustrous, oval, dark green leaves on hairy shoots. Rich yellow autumn colour. Hanging yellow male catkins in autumn followed by hop like, white fruit clusters in spring, turning brown & persisting into autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x20.0mtrs.

Product Detail				Price List GBP	Stock Availability
Plant Name	Common Name	Pot Size	Full description of plant	Retail Price	In Stock
Acacia dealbata 'Gaulois Astier'		15lt	Much more compact, evergreen form but only possible in a very sheltered, warm garden. Very finely cut, feathery, silver-grey leaves. Small, rounded heads of lemon-yellow flowers on branches stems during Feb. & March. Not too chalky soil in full sun. 2.5x2.0m.	£49.50	1.00
Acacia pravissima (AGM)	Oven's Wattle	5Lt	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.	£14.95	1.00
Acacia retinodes (AGM)	Wattle, Mimosa	3Lt	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.	£11.30	6.00
Acacia retinodes (AGM)	Wattle, Mimosa	5Lt		£16.50	5.00
Acer campestre 'Pulverulentum'	Hedge or Field Maple	4Lt	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.	£24.50	1.00
Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' (AGM)	Caucasian Snowdrop	12Lt	A lovely, broad crowned, small deciduous tree, densely packed with finely pointed, glossy palmate leaves red when young then golden yellow for many weeks; rich butter-yellow in autumn. Erect umbels of pale yellow flowers. May be pruned as large shrub if required. Prefers moist but not wet soil. 15.0x10.0mtrs	£58.75	1.00
Acer orizabense	Maple	12Lt	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.	£42.50	1.00
Acer palmatum 'Red Emperor'	Japanese maple	7.5lt	A beautiful, vigorous, well branched Japanese Acer the large, 7-9 lobed leaves emerge rich bronze red maturing to an outstanding deep red into fiery autumn colours. Tends to be resistant to leaf scorch. Clusters of bronze-red flowers in spring. Humus rich, retentive yet drained soil in dappled shade. 3m+	£47.50	4.00
Acer pectinatum forrestii	Maple	4Lt	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.	£30.00	1.00
Acer pectinatum forrestii	Maple	3Lt		£28.50	4.00
Acer platanoides 'Drummondii'	Norway Maple	12Lt	A striking, strong growing medium-sized deciduous tree forming a dense, domed crown. Broad, five-lobed leaves of sage-green, attractively margined creamy white, yellow in autumn. Heads of small yellow flowers. Prefers a retentive soil in not too exposed position. 10.0x10.0mtrs.	£43.95	1.00
Acer rubescens	Snake bark maple	5Lt	(syn.A. morrisonense) Species from Taiwanese mountains forming a medium size tree of year round interest the green bark irregularly striped white; juvenile stems a lovely glowing red. Shallowly usually 5 lobed, large, glossy, rich olive green leaves turn bronzy orange in autumn. Fertile, retentive soil in sun or part shade.	£25.95	1.00
Acer sempervirens	Cretan Maple	2Lt	syn. Acer orientale. Small, often shrubby tree of slow growth from S.E Europe. It is generally evergreen, sometimes semi evergreen in cold winters. Leathery, rigid three lobed leaves. Develops a grey, deeply gnarled bark with age. Hanging clusters of yellow green flowers. Best in a sheltered garden in sun. 5.0x3.0mtrs.	£21.75	4.00
Acer tataricum ginnala 'Flame'	Tatarian Maple	4Lt	(syn. A.ginnala) Vigorous large shrub or small deciduous tree with short, stumpy branches. Deeply 3-lobed, bright green leaves turn orange and flame crimson in autumn. Upright heads of creamy white flowers, late spring, followed by red fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x7.0mtrs.	£24.95	5.00
Acer 'Viper'	Snakebark Maple.	12Lt	a davidii snakebark maple hybrid. Excellent small deciduous tree with s striking green & silver striated bark. The leaves take on a rich butter yellow autumn colour. Red suffused green fruit hang from the branches in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 4.5x4.0mtrs.	£58.75	1.00
Acer 'White Tigress'	Maple	7.5lt	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.	£45.60	1.00
Argyrocytisus battandieri (AGM)	Moroccan Broom	3Lt	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.	£11.50	8.00
Betula albosinensis 'Bowling Green' W4106		2Lt	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.	£22.95	2.00
Betula albosinensis 'China Rose' (AGM)	Chinese Red Birch	4Lt	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	£32.50	2.00
Betula albosinensis 'China Rose' (AGM)	Chinese Red Birch	5Lt		£35.00	3.00
Betula albosinensis 'Chinese Garden'		4Lt	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.	£32.50	2.00
Betula albosinensis 'Pink Champagne'	Chinese Red Birch	4Lt	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.	£32.50	1.00
Betula albosinensis 'Red Panda' (C Lane)	Chinese Red Birch	4Lt	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.	£35.00	5.00
Betula apoiensis 'Mount Apoi'	Birch	12Lt	A slow growing tree, perfect for smaller garden.. The attractive creamy white bark develops a shaggy nature with age. Dark green foliage turns deep yellow in autumn. Clusters of green catkins as leaves emerge. Nomenclature controversial! Any reasonably drained soil in sun or shade.	£64.95	1.00
Betula dahurica 'Maurice Foster'	Dahurian Birch	4Lt	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.	£29.95	1.00
Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' (AGM)	Erman's Birch	12Lt	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.	£43.75	1.00
Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' (AGM)	Erman's Birch	4Lt		£32.50	6.00
Betula ermanii 'Hakkoda Orange'	Erman's Birch	4Lt	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.	£29.95	1.00
Betula luminifera	Silver Birch	5lt	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.	£32.50	3.00
Betula nigra 'Cully' (AGM)	River or Black Birch	12Lt	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. 15m	£49.50	1.00
Betula nigra 'Shiloh Splash'	River birch	12Lt	A very unusual River Birch being variegated & making a very large shrub or small tree rather than being the 20m+ norm. Papery, tan, and peach bark and green leaves that appear to have had their margins dunked in creamy-white paint. Adaptable but prefers moist, even wet conditions in a fertile soil. Introduced by Shiloh Nursery.	£59.95	1.00
Betula papyrifera 'Saint George'	Paper bark Birch	4Lt	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.	£32.50	3.00
Betula papyrifera 'Saint George'	Paper bark Birch	2Lt		£22.95	4.00
Betula pendula (AGM) - multistem	Silver Birch	12Lt	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.	£62.50	1.00
Betula pendula 'Tristis' (AGM)	Silver Birch	12Lt	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.	£59.95	3.00
Betula 'Royal Frost'	Silver Birch	12Lt	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.	£49.50	1.00
Betula utilis albosinensis 'Jim Russell'	Himalayan birch	4Lt	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+	£35.00	12.00
Betula utilis 'Bhutan Sienna'	Himalayan Birch	4Lt	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.	£32.50	3.00
Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders'		5Lt	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+	£31.50	3.00
Betula utilis 'Chris Sanders'		2Lt	A very richly coloured new form from wild Chinese seed. The bark is a complex mix of very fine features, with a base layer of dark purplish-red-brown, heavily banded with white lenticels. The whole is washed hither and thither with a misty cloud of whitish betulin and the papery peelings are semi-translucent burnt-orange. Praise be!	£22.95	1.00
Betula utilis 'Dark Ness'	Himalayan Birch	4Lt	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.	£29.95	1.00
Betula utilis 'Dark Ness'	Himalayan Birch	2Lt		£22.95	3.00
Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' F19505 (AGM)	Himalayan Birch	4Lt	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.	£32.50	2.00
Betula utilis 'Forest Blush' F19505 (AGM)	Himalayan Birch	2Lt		£22.95	3.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii	Himalayan Birch	12Lt	Very attractive, medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with superb, brilliant-white peeling bark. The leaves are dark-green, turning yellow in autumn. Ascending branches with spreading crown. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. Ht: to 20m	£55.95	12.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii	Himalayan Birch	10Lt		£42.50	10.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'(AGM)	White Barked Birch	12Lt	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.	£58.75	9.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Grayswood Ghost' (AGM)	Himalyan Birch	10Lt	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.	£54.95	3.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (AGM)	Himalayan Birch	12Lt	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.	£64.95	3.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Leopard'	Himalayan birch	4Lt	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.	£35.00	5.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Leopard'	Himalayan birch	2Lt		£29.95	1.00
Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Trinity College'	Himalayan Birch	4Lt	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.	£32.50	2.00
Betula utilis 'Knightshayes'	Himalayan Birch	2Lt	Differs from other forms of the white stemmed birch in that the tips of branches are slightly weeping. Larger, diamond shaped leaves turn rich yellow in autumn. Superb white bark with strong lenticels. Easy in any soil in sun or part shade. 9.0x7.5mtrs.	£22.95	1.00
Betula utilis 'Moonbeam'	Himalayan Birch	12Lt	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.	£64.95	1.00
Betula utilis 'Moonbeam'	Himalayan Birch	4Lt		£29.95	2.00
Betula utilis 'Nepalese Orange' BLM100	Himalayan Birch	4Lt	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.	£29.95	2.00
Betula utilis 'Ramdana River'	Betulaceae	5Lt	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.	£35.00	10.00
Betula utilis utilis 'China Bronze'	Birch	4Lt	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..	£32.50	2.00
Betula utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate'	Chocolate Birch	4Lt	Medium to large, upright deciduous tree with a rather unusal, peeling rich chocolate brown bark, looking superb especially in winter, Larger, oval, glossy dark green leaves, yellow-brown in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 15.0x8.5mtrs.	£22.95	2.00
Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red'	Hornbeam	10Lt	Strong growing, upright, medium to large deciduous tree, selected rather unusually for it's glowing red autumn colour, gold is usual on a hornbeam. As a specimen it has a neat, fluted grey bark & deeply veined, corrugated leaves. Easily grown in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x4.5mtrs.	£42.95	1.00
Carpinus fangiana	Hornbeam	4Lt	Only in cultivation in since the late 1990s, this much is sought after. Upright, medium sized deciduous tree with huge, deeply veined, toothed leaves, bronze when young. Spectacular 30cm long catkins;-late summer. Introduced by Mikinori Ogisu to the UK in 1991 & proving easy to grow. Ht: to 18+m.	£29.50	4.00
Carpinus omeiensis KR280	Mount Omei Hornbeam	5Lt	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	£23.95	3.00
Carpinus pubescens	Asian Hornbeam	5Lt	Small, slow growing deciduous tree of gently weeping habit. Dainty, deeply veined very small leaves, heavily flushed copper-red when young. Insignificant flowers & small. hop like fruit. Ideal feature tree for a small garden. Easy in any soil in sun or shade. 5.0x3.5mtrs.	£29.92	3.00
Carpinus shensiensis	Hornbeam	12Lt	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	£42.50	1.00
Castanea sativa (AGM)	Sweet Chestnut	12Lt	Long lived, fast growing, broadly columnar deciduous tree with the crown becoming more domed with age. Spirally furrowed bark. Oblong, toothed, glossy green leaves. Attractive pale yellow catkins;- July followed by edible nuts after hot summers. Prefers well drained, preferably light soil but dislikes chalk. 30.0x15.0mtrs.	£56.95	1.00
Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' (AGM)	Indian Bean Tree	12Lt	Magnificent, medium-sized deciduous tree, making a wide spreading crown. Large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves & shoots, dark purple when young, maturing to dark green. Panicles of white flowers, marked yellow and purple;- late summer. Long beans on mature plants. Well drained, fertile soil in sun. 15.0x15.0mtrs.	£57.50	1.00
Cedrus atlantica Glauca Group (AGM)	Blue Cedar	10Lt	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+.	£46.95	1.00
Cedrus deodara 'Kelly Gold'	Weeping Golden Cedar	10Lt	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.	£46.95	1.00
Celtis australis	Hackberry	5Lt	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	£18.55	1.00
Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum (AGM)	Weeping Katsura Tree	10Lt	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.	£49.00	1.00
Cercis canadensis	Judas tree	12Lt	Forms either a large, round headed shrub or small tree with large, heart shaped, thin, tbright green leaves with good autumn colour. Bright pink, pea like flowers sit almost stalkless on the branches; May. Needs a reasonably drained, fertile soil in a sunny, fairly sheltered position. Native to SE Canada, Eastern USA, Int 1730	£39.50	4.00
Cercis canadensis texensis 'Oklahoma'	Eastern Redbud	12Lt	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.	£67.50	1.00
Cercis canadensis 'The Rising Sun'	American redbud	12Lt	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.	£74.95	3.00
Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (AGM)	Purple Filbert.	5Lt	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.	£14.95	5.00
Cotoneaster 'Exburiensis' (Standard)		12Lt	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.	£46.80	2.00
Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' (AGM)	Cotoneaster	12Lt	Fast growing, more or less evergreen, small tree often attaining it's final height of 5-6mtrs in just a few years making it ideal for screening. Round headed tree with narrow, leathery, glossy green leaves on purple stems. Pink-white flowers late spring followed by trusses of red fruit. Grows anywhere. 6.0x5.0mtrs.	£55.75	6.00
Cotoneaster 'Rothschildianus' (Standard)	19th Feb 2008	12Lt	A small, semi-evergreen, quick growing tree with gently arching branches. Clustered heads of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of creamy-yellow fruit in autumn. Shiny, long, bright green leaves. Adapatable to almost any soil in sun or shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs.	£51.75	2.00
Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (AGM)	May or English Hawthorn	12Lt	Small to medium, round headed deciduous tree or large bushy shrub. 5-lobed, glossy, mid green leaves with good autumn colour. Dense clusters of small, pompom like double mid-pink lowers in April & May followed by small, rather sparse, oval red fruit. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x5.5mtrs.	£51.75	2.00
Crataegus orientalis	Hawthorn	12Lt	syn.'Laciniata'. A lovely small, compact deciduous tree. Sparsely thorned stems with deeply cut, downy leaves, green above & silvery beneath. Clusters of white flowers in April & May followed by bunches of coral-red to yellowish fruits. Ordinary soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x3.0mtrs.	£49.95	1.00
Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens'	Hawthorn	12Lt	Improved form of 'Prunifolia' forming a medium sized, round headed deciduous tree. Oval, glossy, deep green leaves, turning fiery red & orange in autumn. Dense, rounded heads of white flowers with pink anthers followed by profuse large bright red fruit. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs.	£49.95	2.00
Crataegus pinnatifida major 'Big Golden Star'	Cut Leaved Hawthorn	12Lt	Small, round headed deciduous tree, almost thornless. Small, conspicuously lobed mid-green leaves taking on spectacular autumn colour. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by very large red fruit, the size of crabapples. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x6.0mtrs.	£54.95	2.00
Disospyros lotus	Date Plum	12Lt	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.	£40.95	1.00
Eucalyptus cordata	Silver Gum	4Lt	Smaller, slower growing evergreen small tree. Very handsome, intensely silver, almost perfoliate leaves. Develops a striking silver bark with green & purple patches. Flowers reliably in winter. Best in a sheltered, well drained spot in sun. 5.0x3.0mtrs.	£11.95	1.00
Eucalyptus pauciflora	Cabbage or Weeping Gum	3Lt	A small, high mountain tree, one of the hardiest species. Medium sized, dense, spreading evergreen tree. Long grey-green, lustrous blue-green, elliptic leaves on yellow & red twigs. Attractive white & grey patchwork bark, when peeling. Creamy-white flowers;- early summer. Sunny spot. 15.0x9.5mtrs.	£10.25	2.00
Eucommia ulmoides		5Lt	A vigorous, deciduous tree to 15m or more tall forming a broad, rounded crown. Leathery, glossy leaves up to 15cm long are oval to elliptic with serrated margins and exude rubber if gently torn in half. Inconspicuous greenish-brown flowers in spring my be followed on female plants by flattened, elliptic, winged fruits to 3.5cm long. Moist yet drained soil in sun.	£28.95	5.00
Fagus longipetiolata	Chinese Beech	3Lt	Chinese species from Guizhou. Oval, taper-pointed leaves turn rich russet and gold in autumn & are held on the tree through winter. The bark is smooth & cold grey. Smaller than our native form, so expect a smallish tree. Any soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.	£21.95	3.00
Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group	Purple Common Beech, Copper Beech	12Lt	Large, broadly domed deciduous tree with dark purple leaves, lighter & silky haired in spring, turning rich copper in autumn & usually persisting well into winter. Being shallow rooting, needs a well drained soil in a sunny spot which brings out the best colouration. 18.0x12.0mtrs. Can be variable in colour.	£52.50	2.00
Gleditsia caspia	Honey locust	4Lt	Forms a medium size, open, fan shaped tree the zig zag branches and stems bearing long branched spines. Attractive, ash like, pinnate green leaves to 25cm long. Racemes of greenish flowers in summer followed by long, dark brown seed pods. Free draining soil in sun. Native to Caucasus region western Asia. 10m.	£15.50	1.00
Gymnocladus chinensis	Soap tree	5Lt	Very rarely available this medium size tree carries very large, almost transparent, Robiniia like leaves initially purple maturing through green to a lovely golden yellow in autumn. Fissured bark. Native to central China where it can make 10m+ - probably smaller in our climate where it requires a free draining soil in a sheltered sunny position.	£35.95	1.00
Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (AGM)	Golden Rain	10Lt	(alpinum x anagyroides) Small, spreading deciduous tree with dark green, pinnate leaves on hairy young shoots. Long, hanging panicles of golden-yellow flowers are freely produced in early summer followed by black seed pods. ALL PARTS POISONOUS. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:6x6mtrs.	£59.50	2.00
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Thea'	Sweet Gum	12Lt	A recent introduction having a good conical form. Deeply 5-lobed, glossy green leaves turn a remarkable rich purple, starting from the top of the tree, in autumn. Colour more intense on acid soils. medium-large tree for a fertile, well drained soil - avoid chalk. To: 15-20m.	£43.25	1.00
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata'	Sweet Gum	12Lt	(syn. 'Aurea') A beautiful, large, broadly conical deciduous tree. Maple-like, deeply 5-7 lobed, shiny green leaves striped & mottled yellow with a rosy-pink flush on the new growth. Rich red, yellow and purple autumn colours. Corky bark as the plant ages. Rich soil, colouring best if acid. To:12.0x8.0mtrs.	£45.00	1.00
Malus aff. prattii SICH 775	Pratt's Crab Apple	5lt	Medium sized, strong growing, broadly conical deciduous tree from Western China. The large leaves turn rich autumn colours. The branches are wreathed in white flowers during late spring followed by white speckled red fruit. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. (5-6) 9.0x5.5mtrs.	£27.95	2.00
Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet'	Flowering Crab Apple	12Lt	Small to medium size tree bearing a profusion of good size, snow white flowers from pink buds; May. Clusters of persistent red fruit from early autumn often to beyond Christmas. Long, tapering, glossy green leaves with attractive autumn tints. Well drained soil in sun or part shade.	£49.95	1.00
Malus 'Butterball'	Ornamental Crab Apple	12Lt	Small to medium, spreading deciduous tree with broadly oval, heart-shaped bright green leaves, grey when young on slightly weeping shoots. Single white flowers with a pink flush in late spring followed by showy orange-yellow fruit, initially with a red flush. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 8.0x8.0mtrs.	£54.95	2.00
Malus 'John Downie' (AGM)	Flowering Crab	12Lt	Small to medium, upright deciduous tree, broadly conical when mature. Large, oval bright green leaves. A profusion of white flowers from pale-pink buds; late spring. Good sized, oval, orange red fruit are excellent for Crab Apple jelly. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs.	£49.95	1.00
Malus 'Louisa'	Ornamental Crab Apple	12Lt	Small, widespreading, weeping deciduous tree, forming an umbrella like crown, cascading to the ground. Single, blush-pink flowers from red buds during spring, followed by small yellow fruit with a rosy flush, during autumn. Easy in a retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 4.0x5.0mtrs.	£54.95	1.00
Malus 'Nuvar Marble'	Crab Apple	12Lt	Selected specifically for its excellent Crabapples, this has very large golden fruit, heavily striped red, making excellent crab apple jelly. In spring has a profusion of single white flowers. Golden-yellow autumn colour. A small tree for a retentive,w ell drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs.	£54.95	2.00
Malus prattii	Ornamental Crab	4Lt	Broadly conical tree. Clusters of fragrant, single, white flowers in spring followed by groups of greenish russet flushed red fruit. Ovate, coarse, corrugated leaves with good disease resistance & good autumn colour. Any reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Mixed forests on slopes at elevations of 1400 - 3500 metres in W Sichuan and NW Yunnan. 8x6m.	£24.95	2.00
Malus 'Red Obelisk'	Crab Apple	7.5lt	A new, upright, narrow variety. Pink buds opening to a mass of single white flowers then heavy crops of conical, red fruit in autumn; good for jelly. Young foliage a good, glossy, mahogany-red turning green in summer. A small, neat tree ideal for the smaller garden or accent planting.	£47.95	1.00
Malus sargentii 'Candy Mint'		12Lt	Small, low spreading crab-apple, wider than it is tall. Horizontal branches are wreathed in cup-shaped, purple-pink buds which open almost white with deep pink edges & reverses. Flowers April & May. Leaves emerge maroon,, green by summer. Small maroon fruit in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 3.0x5.0mtrs.	£54.95	1.00
Malus toringo 'Aros'	Rosaceae	7.5lt	Lovely small tree of compact, slender, upright habit. Clusters of single, fragrant, pink-purple flushed white flowers in spring followed by 1-2cm dark red fruit in autumn. Luxurious, glossy, dark purple leaves throughout the season. Ideal for patio / large container planting in a fertile, retentive soil in sun or part shade. 3x1m. Introduced 2017	£47.50	4.00
Malus transitoria 'Roundabarrow Ruby'	Crab Apple	4Lt	Discovered in Cornwall, this slow growing, small deciduous tree has unusually cut, rich plum purple leaves, taking on reddish-purple autumn colour. Clusters of single, cup-shaped white flowers during late spring, followed by very small red fruit. Colours best in sun. (4-5) 5.0x3.0mtrs (possibly)	£22.95	2.00
Malus tschonoskii 'Belmonte'	Crab	7.5lt	Lovely variety from the Belmonte Arboretum, Holland forming a broadly columnar small tree with glaucous green, ovate leaves. Clusters of fragrant, single, white flowers in May; much loved by bees. Clusters of yellow brown fruitlets in autumn. Any reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. 5x2m.	£41.95	1.00
Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' (AGM)	Flowering Crab	12Lt	Small, broadly upright, deciduous tree with oval, dark green leaves. A profusion of large white flowers in late spring followed by very long lasting, large, glossy rich red fruit. One of the best fruiters. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Excellent disease resistance. 7.0x7.0mtrs.	£49.95	4.00
Neolitsea sericea	Japanese Laurel	3Lt	Medium sized, broad crowned evergreen tree with whorls of narrow, glossy leaves, velvety & drooping on the new growth. They mature reddish-purple. Spikes of Laurel like, creamy white flowers during autumn. Needs a warm, sheltered spot & dislikes shallow chalk. (9-11) 10,0x6.0mtrs maybe.	£11.95	2.00
Nyssa sylvatica (AGM)	Tupelo, Black Gum, Sour Gum	12Lt	Slow growing, broadly conical to columnar deciduous, medium sized tree with drooping lower branches. Glossy, dark-green leaves are downy beneath with magnificent autumn colour of rich scarlet, orange & yellow. Inconspicuous flowers. Fertile, well drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. To:20x10m.	£59.95	2.00
Nyssa sylvatica 'Wisley Bonfire'	Black Gum	4Lt	Slow growing eventually medium sized deciduous tree forming a broadly conical shape. Smooth green leaves turn a fiery orange-scarlet in autumn. Inconspicuous flowers followed by dull purple fruit. Needs a neutral to acid, retentive soil in a sheltered spot. 5.0x3.0mtrs.	£19.95	1.00
Ostrya carpinifolia	Hop Hornbeam	10Lt	Large, broadly conical deciduous tree with lustrous, oval, dark green leaves on hairy shoots. Rich yellow autumn colour. Hanging yellow male catkins in autumn followed by hop like, white fruit clusters in spring, turning brown & persisting into autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x20.0mtrs.	£44.45	2.00
Parrotia persica ' Persian Spire'	Persian ironwood	12Lt	An unusual, pyramidal form. Small red flowers borne on the bare branches late winter to early spring. Ovate, green leaves emerge on purple tinted stems. Leaves develop a purple border during summer before culminating in a spectacular display of flaming reds 7 oranges in autumn. For a reasonably drained, neutral to acid, fertile soil. Ht: 4m+	£59.95	1.00
Parrotia persica (AGM)	Persian Ironwood	12Lt	Small, spreading, short trunked deciduous tree with dense branches in the crown. Peeling grey & fawn bark on mature plants. Oval, rich green, glossy leaves turning vivid orange & red in autumn. Tiny, spider like, spherical red clusters of flowers in late winter. Colours best on acid soil but ok in chalk. Sun. To:8x10mtrs.	£59.95	1.00
Pinus coulteri	Big cone pine	2Lt	Known as the 'Widowmaker' or 'Big cone pine' this rare , evergreen conifer produces massive, very heavy cones up to 30cms long in ideal conditions. Upright trunk with gnarled bark. Semi ascending branches bear clusters of 3, brush like needles to 20cms long. Requires a very free draining soil in a sheltered position. Mountains of California & Mexico. 15m+	£24.00	1.00
Platanus x hispanica (AGM)		12Lt	Large, strong growing deciduous tree with a smooth, marbled grey bark, Large leaves with gold autumn colour. Bauble-like fruits which persist through winter and into spring. Excellent in pollution reduction. Easy in any soil in sun or shade. Ht to 20mtrs.	£47.95	1.00
Populus deltoides 'Purple Tower'	Cottonwood or Necklace Poplar	12Lt	Medium to large, strong growing, conical deciduous tree with black, angular stems. Rather large, heart shaped soft red leaves on burgundy stems, turning rich scarlet in autumn. Probably best as a parkland tree. Long male catkins in spring. Good even in wet soil in sun or part shade. 15.0x10.0mtrs.	£49.50	3.00
Populus nigra 'Hanging Tree'	Black Poplar	12Lt	Statuesque fast growing male form the ovate, glossy, rich green, fluttering leaves turning rich gold in autumn form a dense canopy. Clusters of balsam scented, long red catkins in spring. Selected from an ancient champion tree from the welsh Marches. Retentive, fertile soil. 20x 10m.	£57.95	1.00
Prunus himalaica	Peeling bark cherry	4Lt	A small, very hardy tree of upright habit the trunk and branches covered in attractive, coppery purple, peeling bark. Clusters of single, fragrant, white flowers in mid to late spring. Ovate green leaves turn yellow red in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. To: 7 x 4m.	£22.50	2.00
Prunus 'Spire' (AGM)	Flowering Cherry	15lt	A deciduous, medium sized deciduous tree, conical when young, more vas shaped with age. Soft pink, single flowers freely produced; April to May. Young leaves are bronze, maturing to dark green then turning brilliant orange-red in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs.	£51.95	1.00
Prunus 'Sunset Boulevard' (AGM)	Japanese Cherry	15lt	Well covered in long lasting pairs of single white flowers pink tinged around the edge and contrasting well with the emerging coppery leaves which mature to green and yellow in autumn. .A compact, tidy form columnar when young becoming more pyramidal with age. Fertile, free draining soil in sun or part shade. To: 10m..	£54.95	2.00
Prunus 'Taihaku' (AGM)	Great White Cherry	15lt	Vigorous, wide spreading deciduous tree with elliptic, dark green leaves flushed coppery-bronze when young with yellow autumn colour. Very large, bowl-shaped snow white flowers in large clusters during mid-spring. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs.	£54.95	1.00
Pyrus elaeag. nifolia 'Silver Sails'	Elaeagnus Leaved Pear	12Lt	Small deciduous tree or large, upright shrub with erect, thorny branches. Narrowly elliptic, intensely grey-silver leaves, densely white felted on the undersides. Good sized, cup-shaped, fragrant white flowers in lates pring followed by small, rounded, unpalatable fruit. Well drained soil in sun. 3.0x2.5mtrs	£39.35	1.00
Quercus castaneifolia 'Green Spire' (AGM)	Chestnut-leaved Oak	12Lt	(AGM) Medium to large, broadly fastigiate, columnar, deciduous tree of compact habit. Upswept, short branches with narrow, elliptic, sweet chestnut like, glossy green leaves, grey beneath. The acorns are held in scaly cups. Deep, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20x8mtrs.	£41.50	1.00
Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar'	Pin Oak	12Lt	Very upright, narrow form with tightly packed, upswept branches. Largish, deeply cut, glossy green leaves turning rich red in autumn. Fertile, retentive soil. Excellent feature tree to 10m.	£44.50	1.00
Quercus rugosa	Netleaf Oak	7.5lt	A variable, usually evergreen oak with potential to form a large, rounded tree with dark brown. scaly bark. Thick, leathery, recurved, scalloped leaves to 15cm are dark green above, red-brown beneath. Glossy, pointed acorns in autumn, native to highland Mexico, southern North America. Retentive yet drained soil in sun. To: 20m.	£29.95	2.00
Quercus x turneri 'Pseudoturneri'	Spanish Oak	12Lt	Magnificent, semi-evergreen, medium-size tree forming a compact, rounded head. Long (to 15cm), elliptic, leathery, glossy leaves with wavy edges. Corky, grey-brown bark. Deep, fertile, retentive yet drained soil in sun.	£44.50	1.00
Quercus x warei 'Long'	Oak	12Lt	(syn. 'Regal Prince') Tidy, upright, narrow but not fastigiate tree with upswept branches. noticeable for it's strong bronze yellow autumn colour. Bred specifically for it's powdery mildew resistance. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 15.0x8.0mtrs.	£42.95	1.00
Salix babylonica pekinensis 'Tortuosa' (AGM)	Dragon's Claw Willow	5Lt	(AGM) Medium sized, narrowly upright, fast growing deciduous tree with erect, spiralling, twisted yellow green stems with curious twisted, bright green leaves, yellow in autumn. Hanging, yellow-green catkins in spring. Needs a retentive or moist soil in sun or light shade. To:15x8mtrs.	£14.95	3.00
Salix irrorata	Willow	5Lt	Small to medium, often suckering tree or large deciduous shrub. Upright, slender purple shoots covered in white bloom throughout winter. Lance shaped, bright-green leaves, glaucous beneath. Grey catkins with red anthers in spring before the leaves. Moist soil in sun. 4.0x5.0mtrs.	£14.95	2.00
Sapium japonicum	Tallow Tree	3Lt	A beautiful, rare, small tree the broadly elliptic, pointed green leaves having exceptional red, yellow veined autumn colour. Male & female catkin like flowers can be borne on the same tree. From woodlands of C & S Japan it requires a fertile, retentive, ACID soil in a protected site. For the highly experienced gardener only! 5m.	£18.95	1.00
Sorbus aff pseudovilmorinii KR6453		3Lt	Collected in Pasum Tso, SE Tibet by Rushforth this very hardy small tree bears fragrant heads of white flowers in May then clusters of deep crimson fruit maturing white-pink in autumn. Airy pinnate, ferny green-grey leaflets are richly coloured in autumn. ny reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Rarely available..	£29.50	1.00
Sorbus 'Apricot Queen'	Rowan or Mountain Ash	12Lt	(aucuparia group) Small, round headed, deciduous tree with finely pinnate, dark green leaves, turning red & yellow in autumn. Dense, domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by large clusters of small, apricot yellow fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 7.0x4.5mtrs.	£49.50	2.00
Sorbus aria x pseudovilmorinii		4Lt	ex Maurice Foster. Unusual hybrid between a Chinese Mountain Ash and our native Whitebeam, with leaves half way between, being pinnate and entire. Raised by Maurice Foster in Kent, this makes a small hardy tree with heads of white flowers in ealry summer and clusters of red berries in autumn. (5-6) 4.0x3.0mtrs.	£29.95	5.00
Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' (AGM)	Rowan or Mountain Ash	12Lt	Small, narrowly upright, almost fastigiate deciduous tree with upswept branches, forming a narrow crown. Finely pinnate, dark green leaves, turning red in autumn. Domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of orange-red fruit. Ideal street tree. Fertile soil in sun. 10.0x5.0mtrs.	£49.50	1.00
Sorbus caloneura	Rowan	5Lt	Small, usually multi-stemmed deciduous tree with erect branched clothed in oval, deeply toothed & veined leaves with golden-orange autumn colour. Heads of white flowers during May followed by small, rounded brown fruit. From Central China. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 3.5x2.5mtrs.	£29.95	1.00
Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'	Rowan or Mountain Ash	12Lt	Small, upright, deciduous tree with large, pinnate, dark-green leaves with delicate, deeply cut, drooping leaflets, turning rich purple-red in autumn. Small heads of white flowers in late spring followed by rounded, golden-orange berries well into winter. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 6.0x5.0mtrs.	£49.50	2.00
Sorbus commixta 'Ravensbill'	Rowan. Mountain Ash	7.5lt	Small to medium sized upright deciduous tree with an oval crown. Long, pinnate leaves with elegant leaflets, turning yellow & orange in autumn. Named for the striking, long curved, blue-black winter buds. White flowers in late spring & small orange fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.	£47.50	1.00
Sorbus 'Croft Coral'	Rosaceae	12Lt	Small, deciduous, upright tree with heads of fragrant, white flowers in spring followed by clusters of orange berries in autumn. Flowers great for bees, fruit for birds. Attractive, pinnate, 'aucuparia' type, green-blue leaves - good autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. Around 5 x 4m. Possibly named after Croft Castle.	£54.95	1.00
Sorbus dunnii	Rosaceae	3Lt	Small shrubby tree, rare in cultivation & is a Chinese Whitebeam. rather narrow grey-green leaves, white downy beneath, with contrasting hairy brown veins. Heads of white flowers followed by good sized bright red fruit. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 3.0x2.5mtrs.	£29.95	2.00
Sorbus dunnii	Rosaceae	4Lt		£29.95	1.00
Sorbus eleanorae		3Lt	Terminal clusters of large, glossy, ovate, green leaves surround apical corymbs of fragrant, white flowers; spring. Clusters of marble size, glossy, russet fruit in autumn with good foliage colour. Rarely available, medium size tree for any reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. SE China	£29.95	1.00
Sorbus forrestii		12Lt	Small, slender, slow growing, upright tree with pinnate, blue-green leaves.Domed heads of white flowers in May followed by persistent clusters of snow white berries which hang throughout winter. Retentive yet drained soil in sun or part shade. To: 6x4m.	£39.95	2.00
Sorbus forrestii		5Lt		£29.95	2.00
Sorbus hedlundii	Whitebeam	4Lt	(aria group) Magnificent, slow growing spreading deciduous tree with stout winter buds. Large, oval, silvery-white tomentose leaves. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by crab like green fruit, speckled brown. Sun or part shade. 18x9mtrs.	£28.95	2.00
Sorbus helenae EN3088	Rowan	4Lt	A rarity, collected years ago on Mount Omei, Sichuan, China. Bold, pinnate leaves with five pairs of rounded leaflets on thick stalks. Heads of frothy white flowers in May, followed by heavy flattened clusters of white fruit amongst the autumn colours. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. (5-6) 3.5x3.0mtrs.	£29.95	2.00
Sorbus hemsleyi - Cowley Manor	Mountain Ash	5Lt	A small, slow growing, round headed tree with large, grey-green, heavily veined leaves, felted on top with striking white undersides, even whiter in spring. Heads of fragrant white flowers (attractive to bees) in spring followed by clusters of reddish-brown fruit in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs.	£29.95	2.00
Sorbus hupehensis (AGM)	Hubei Rowan	12Lt	Medium sized, broadly columnar, deciduous tree with the pinnate leaves divided into oval, blue-bgreen leaflets, turning rich red-purple in autumn. Pyramidal panicles of white flowers in spring followed by white berries, becoming pink flushed with time. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs.	£49.50	1.00
Sorbus keissleri	Rowan	5Lt	Large multistemmed shrub or small deciduous tree with flattened heads of sweetly scented white flowers during May. They are followed by small green & brown fruit during autumn. Corrugated leaves with superb red & orange autumn colour. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs.	£29.95	2.00
Sorbus needhamii NJM11.005		5lt	Named after the first collector Edward Needham & collected on Leigong Shan, Guizhou, China. Compact, vigorous whitebeam with slender, deeply veined leaves, felted white on the undersides. Heads of white flowers are followed by red berries. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs. (5-6)	£29.95	5.00
Sorbus pseudovilmorinii	Mountain Ash	12Lt	Similar to the popular vilmorinii but much better in fruit. Medium sized, spreading, rather shrubby tree with gently arching shoots. Pinnate, glossy leaves with rich burgundy autumn colour. Small heads of white flowers;- late spring. Dark red berries ageing pink & finally white. Well drained soil in light shade. 4.0x4.0m.	£54.95	2.00
Sorbus 'Showa'	Mountain ash	5Lt	A small tree with large heads of fragrant white flowers in spring followed by large clusters of white berries which mature to pink. Attractive, pinnate, blue grey leaves. Any reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or part shade. Recently introduced from seed collected by Keith Rushford, Tibet, 2850m.	£27.50	4.00
Sorbus ulleungensis 'Olympic Flame' (AGM)	Rowan	12Lt	From seed collected in Ullungdo, Korea this Swedish selection has large, glossy, pinnate leaves turning a superb fiery scarlet-orange in autumn. Heads of cream flowers in May followed by showy, polished, red fruit in large, open heads. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To: 10x5m.	£54.95	1.00
Sorbus vilmorinii (AGM)	0Rowan or Mountain Ash	12Lt	Small, spreading, shrubby, deciduous tree with an open crown. Pinnate leaves divided into narrow leaflets, turning plum purple in autumn. Small heads of white flowers during early summer, followed by small red berries, turning pink & white. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs.	£49.50	1.00
Styrax japonicus 'Pink Chimes' (Benibana group)	Snowbell, Silverbells	3Lt	Graceful, medium sized, spreading deciduous tree with elliptic, finely toothed, glossy mid-green leaves, yellow & red in autumn. Hanging, fragrant, bell shaped pink flowers all along the branches;- midsummer. Fertile, humus rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or par shade, out of drying winds. 10.0x8.0mtrs.	£24.95	1.00
Taxodium distichum (AGM)	Swamp Cypress	3Lt	A large, stately conifer with fibrous, shaggy, red-brown bark. The fine, widely spaced , grass-green needles turn rich yellow-bronze in autumn. The dominant tree of the Florida everglades. Never dry, even wet soil in sun. Ht: to 20m.	£15.95	1.00
Tetradium daniellii		12Lt	(syn. Euodia hupehensis) Medium sized, fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with pinnate, ash-like leaves with elliptic, oval, glossy green leaflets, yellow in autumn. Heads of small, aromatic white flowers with yellow anthers;- late summer followed by reddish brown fruit. Well drained soil in sun. 15.0x15.0mtrs.	£44.50	2.00
Tilia heterophylla	Lime	12Lt	Rarely seen, medium-large size, deciduous tree from Eastern USA. Large, rounded, toothed leaves intensely silver on the underside. Clouds of small, fragrant creamy-yellow flowers in July - narcotic to bees. Any reasonably fertile soil To: 15m+	£44.40	1.00
Tilia mexicana	Mexican Lime	12Lt	Small, almost shrubby tree, rare in cultivation & found at low levels in Mexico. Arching stems with rather rounded, pointed, light green leaves, glaucous on the undersides. Clusters of sweetly scented creamy-gold glowers during late summer. Best in a sheltered, well drained spot in sun. (7-8) 3.5x4.0mtrs.	£44.40	1.00
Tilia 'Moltkei'	Lime, Linden	12Lt	Vigorous, medium to large, strong growing deciduous tree, forming a thicket of branches, initially erect, becoming weeping with age. Large, broadly oval, 20cm, dark green leaves, grey downy on the undersides. Large clusters of scented, creamy-white flowers; summer. fertile soil in sun. To:20x16mtrs.	£44.40	1.00
Tilia x euchlora (AGM)	Lime	12Lt	(T.dasystyla - of gardens) Medium to large, round headed deciduous tree with the lower branches becoming slightly weeping with age. Rounded, glossy, heart shaped leaves, paler beneath. Scented creamy-white flowers are free of honeydew. Nut like fruit in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To:20x15mtrs.	£44.40	1.00