BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Abelia engleriana
Chinese Abelia

A native of Szechuan province in China, Abelia engleriana is a lovely semi-evergreen shrub with lightly scented, pale purple-pink, bell-shaped flowers with a golden-orange throat in mid summer
£9.50

Abelia x grandiflora
abelia

A popular and beautiful, medium sized, semi-evergreen shrub with arching branches and lightly scented, white flowers, lightly tinged with pink throughout late summer
£8.50

Acradenia frankliniae
Whitey Wood or Wirewood

An evergreen plant native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has attractive, glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves and handsome flowers
£12.50

Ageratina ligustrina (Eupatorium micranthum)
Spindle Tree

An unusual, evergreen shrub native to parts of North America, Ageratina ligustrina has dark green leaves and long lasting, large, flattened, white flower heads in late summer
£9.95

Aucuba japonica 'February Star'
Variegated Aucuba

A handsome evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'February Star' has glossy dark green leaves covered with spots of creamy-yellow variegation and an impressive display of red berries in February
£12.50

Aucuba japonica 'Rozanne'
Aucuba

An unusual small evergreen shrub, Aucuba japonica 'Rozanne' is a self-fertile Aucuba with small clusters of purple-red flowers in spring are followed by showy orange berries later in the year
£9.95

Azara patagoniensis
Azara

SPECIAL OFFER -  A rare species of Azara which is native to Patagonia, this evergreen plant has dark, glossy green leaves with a toothed edge
£9.50

Berberis gagnepainii
Chinese Evergreen Barberry

A desirable species, Berberis gagnepainii is an evergreen shrub with ornamental, lanceolate (lance-shaped), dark green leaves
£12.50

Berberis x 'Goldilocks'
Barberry

A handsome and unusual evergreen shrub, in our opinion this is one of the most colourful flowering Berberis, with drooping racemes of golden-orange flowers in spring and occasionally midsummer
£15.00

Buddleja salviifolia
South African Sage Wood

An unusual evergreen butterfly bush native to South Africa, Buddleja salviifolia has masses of fragrant, white or pale-lilac flowers in summer
£12.50

Camellia japonica 'Desire'
Japanese Camellia

SPECIAL OFFER - Camellia japonica 'Desire' is a lovely medium sized evergreen shrub with pale pink to white, formal, semi-double flowers in spring
£8.95

Camellia japonica 'San Dimas'
Japanese Camellia

Grown for its superb display of semi-double, dark red flowers, Camellia japonica 'San Dimas' is an attractive dense, upright shrub
£12.50

Camellia x williamsii 'Donation'
Camellia

Superb and deservedly popular evergreen shrub with a long lasting display of large, semi-double, pink flowers in spring which stand out well against glossy, dark green leaves
£12.50

Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'
Mexican Orange Blossom

Similar to the familiar Choisya ternata, this evergreen cultivar has glossy green, aromatic and finely cut, three or five fingered leaves
£7.95

Cleyera japonica
Sakaki

Native to parts of Japan, Korea and mainland China, Cleyera japonica is an evergreen or eventually very small tree with a distinctive layered habit and attractive, glossy, dark green leaves
£12.95

Coprosma x kirkii 'Variegata'
Coprosma

SPECIAL OFFER - Native to New Zealand, Coprosma x kirkii 'Variegata' is a small, evergreen shrub known for its eye-catching grey-green leaves each of which has a lovely delicate silvery-white edge
£7.50

Cotoneaster astrophoros
Creeping Cotoneaster

An uncommon weeping shrub, Cotoneaster astrophoros is evergreen and forms a compact mat, studded with white, star-like flowers in spring
£9.50

Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var. meiophyllus
Chinese Cotoneaster

A rare, semi-evergreen native of China, Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var meiophyllus has large, oval, leaves which are tinged with pink when young, before turning dark green as they age
£9.50

Cotoneaster sherriffii 'Highlight'
Chinese Cotoneaster

Native to parts of Tibet, Cotoneaster sherriffii 'Highlight' is grown for its masses of salmon-pink berries in late summer and autumn
£8.50

Crinodendron hookerianum
Chilean Lantern Tree

Introduced from Chile in 1848, Crinodendron hookerianum has colourful, lantern-like flowers which makes it one of the most striking evergreen shrubs in cultivation
£12.50

Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman'
Pink-flowered Chilean Lantern Tree

A lovely new cultivar, Crinodendron hookerianum 'Ada Hoffman' is similar to the more familiar Crinodendron hookerianum, except that it has masses of delicate, pale pink (rather than red) flowers in early summer
£15.00

Cytisus battandieri
Pineapple Broom / Moroccan Broom

A beautiful, evergreen plant introduced to the United Kingdom from Morocco in the early 1920's, Cytisus battandieri has pineapple-coloured and scented flowers which are produced in conical clusters in midsummer
£19.95

Daphne laureola var. philippi
Daphne

An unusual evergreen Daphne with green flowers that is native to the Eastern Mediterranean area
£12.50

Daphne odora 'Geisha Girl'
Variegated Evergreen Daphne

An eye-catching small evergreen shrub, Daphne odora 'Geisha Girl' has very distinctive variegated leaves which are golden-cream in colour with a dark green edge
£15.00

Desfontainia spinosa
Chapico

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late 2011
£15.00

Drimys lanceolata 'Suzette'
Variegated Mountain Pepper

This fascinating cultivar is named after one of the owners of Bluebell Nursery, Suzette Vernon and has aromatic, cream variegated leaves and dark, purple-red stems
£12.50

Drimys winteri
Winter's Bark

Originally from Argentina and Chile, Drimys winteri is an evergreen shrub or small tree with large bright green, leathery leaves which are aromatic when crushed
£9.50

Embothrium coccineum var. lanceolata
Chilean Fire Bush

A beautiful South American, semi-evergreen large shrub, Embothrium coccineum var lanceolata has fantastic flame orange-red flowers in early summer
£22.50

Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay'
Hardy Eucryphia

Generally considered to be one of the hardiest Eucryphia, Eucryphia x nymansensis 'Nymansay' is grown for its masses of large (5cm across), glowing white flowers with striking yellow stamens in late summer
£17.50

Euonymus myrianthus
Evergreen Spindle Tree

Rare and evergreen with exciting, colourful fruit, Euonymus myrianthus is native to Western China and was introduced to England in 1908 by the famous plant hunter Ernest Wilson
£25.00

Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory'
Mexican Flannel Bush

Lovely hybrid plant which originated in California in 1952, Fremontodendron x 'Californian Glory' is an evergreen shrub with superb large (up to 6 cm across), rich-yellow flowers all summer
£16.95

Garrya elliptica (male form)
Silk Tassel Bush

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late summer 2011
£9.50

Hedera helix 'Erecta'
Upright English Ivy

A curious ivy, Hedera helix 'Erecta' has very small, fine, dark green leaves which are close together and combined with the stiffly upright stems, give this plant an architectural look once established
£5.00

Ilex x altaclerensis 'Camelliifolia'
Camellia-leaved Holly

A favourite plant of the late landscape architect Dame Brenda Colvin, this free berrying, female holly has almost completely smooth, dark green leaves which take on a lovely burnished-purple hue in the winter months
£15.00

Ilex aquifolium .
English Holly

A well known and popular evergreen plant which has masses of bright red berries in winter and dark green, prickly leaves which make an excellent deterrent when planted in a hedge
£8.95

Ilex aquifolium ..(three plants)
English Holly

MULTIPLE PLANT DISCOUNT: 3 x Ilex aquifolium at the reduced price of six pounds fifty pence each
£19.50

Ilex aquifolium ...(ten plants)
English Holly

MULTIPLE PLANT DISCOUNT: 10 x Ilex aquifolium at the reduced price of five pounds each
£50.00

Ilex aquifolium 'Bacciflava'
Yellow-berried English Holly

An unusual, sought after holly with large clusters of long lasting, creamy-yellow berries in winter
£12.50

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'
Pineapple Holly

Compact holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged in spines
£9.50

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii'
Dwarf Japanese Holly

A dwarf and very slow growing selection of holly, Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' has handsome small, glossy, dark green leaves which look a little similar to those of Buxus (box) and attractive black fruit in winter
£9.50

Ilex x koehneana
Koehne Holly

Striking holly with long, glossy dark green, spined leaves which are similar in appearance to those of a sweet chestnut
£15.00

Ilex x meserveae 'Blue Prince'
Blue Holly

This free flowering, male holly is perhaps the best pollinator for most other female Ilex aquifolium and Ilex x altaclerensis cultivars
£9.50

Itea ilicifolia
Holly-leaf Sweetspire

An evergreen shrub native to Western China, Itea ilicifolia has dark green, glossy, holly-like leaves and long, elegant, catkin-like, greenish-white flowers with a pleasing scent in mid-summer
£12.95

Itea yunnanensis
Chinese Sweetspire

An superb semi-evergreen shrub, Itea yunnanensis has masses of long, drooping racemes of white, catkin like flowers, up to 20 cm long in summer
£9.50

Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask'
Tea Tree

An eye-catching evergreen cultivar, Leptospermum scoparium 'Red Damask' has masses of large (up to 1 1/2 cm), double, deep cherry-red flowers which cover the branches in early summer
£9.50

Lonicera standishii 'Budapest'
Evergreen Honeysuckle

A rare semi-evergreen honeysuckle, Lonicera standishii 'Budapest' has beautiful, scented, pink-white flowers which emerge in late winter or early spring and narrow lance shaped leaves
£15.00

Luma apiculata 'Glanleam Gold'
Variegated Myrtle

Unusual, evergreen aromatic shrub which has dark green leaves with attractive golden edges and clusters of pretty white flowers in summer
£9.50

Mahonia 'Cabaret'
Mahonia

A new introduction, Mahonia 'Cabaret' is a compact shrub with elegant racemes of bright orange-red flower bud which open into eye-catching yellow flowers which last from very late summer into autumn
£17.50

Mahonia gracilipes
Chinese Mahonia

A fabulous, small and slow growing Mahonia with eye-catching purple-red flowers which was first introduced to the United Kingdom by Roy Lancaster in 1980
£17.50

Mahonia x wagneri 'Undulata'
Oregon Grape

A handsome species of Mahonia known for having dark green leaves with an interesting, wavy edge which turn rich plum-purple in late autumn or winter
£14.50

Metrosideros umbellata
Southern Rata

An evergreen shrub native to New Zealand with coppery coloured young leaves which turn dark green once mature and masses of vivid scarlet flowers in summer
£12.50

Myrtus communis. subsp. tarentina
Dwarf Myrtle

A slow growing dwarf cultivar, Myrtus communis subsp tarentina is evergreen, with dainty, narrow leaves and masses of pretty, lightly scented white flowers in late summer followed by attractive white berries
£9.50

Myrtus communis 'Variegata'
Variegated Myrtle

A popular medium sized, evergreen Myrtle with a pretty, creamy-white variegation on the leaf edges
£9.50

Nandina domestica 'Richmond'
Sacred Bamboo or Heavenly bamboo

Native to Japan and China, Nandina domestica 'Richmond' is a lovely bamboo-like, semi-evergreen shrub with spikes of pretty white flowers in mid-summer, followed by clusters of brilliant red berries in autumn
£12.50

Osmanthus x burkwoodii
Osmanthus

A very ornamental evergreen shrub, Osmanthus x burkwoodii has dark green leaves and clusters of very pretty, sweetly scented flowers in April and May
£9.50

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki'
Golden Variegated Osmanthus

A compact, evergreen shrub with colourful foliage, Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Goshiki' has young leaves which are mottled with gold and pink, darkening to green flecked with gold as they age
£9.50

Osmanthus heterophyllus 'Variegatus'
Cream Variegated Osmanthus

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late summer/ early autumn 2011
£9.50

Osmanthus yunnanensis
Yunnan Osmanthus

A remarkable large evergreen shrub or small tree with lovely scented flowers that is a native to the Yunnan province of China
£17.50

Osmanthus yunnanensis 'Large Specimen Plant'
Yunnan Osmanthus

A remarkable large evergreen shrub or small tree with lovely scented flowers that is a native to the Yunnan province of China
£480.00

Pachysandra terminalis
Japanese Spurge

A tough, evergreen, ground cover plant which is native to the moist deciduous woods of China and Japan
£5.00

Photinia x fraseri 'Cassini (Pink Marble)'
Pink Marble Photinia

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2011
£16.50

Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb'
Kohuhu

A dense, dwarf evergreen shrub, Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Tom Thumb' has lovely, wavy young leaves which emerge as a pale green colour and turn a deep, rich-purple as they mature in early summer
£12.95

Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia'
Cherry Laurel

A rare selection of laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia' is a vigorous, flowering, evergreen shrub with curious and eye catching, curled leaves all year round
£9.50

Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon'
Dwarf Cherry Laurel

A dwarf form of laurel, Prunus laurocerasus 'Mount Vernon' is a compact, dense, low-growing shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves
£7.50

Pseudowintera colorata
New Zealand Pepper Tree

An unusual evergreen plant native to the South Island of New Zealand, Pseudowintera colorata has leaves which are creamy-white in colour with the younger leaves dashed with pink and red
£12.50

Pyracantha 'Knaphill Lemon'
Pyracantha

A spectacular shrub, Pyracantha 'Knaphill Lemon' has waves of hawthorn-like flowers in early summer, followed by a profusion of clear lemon-yellow berries in late autumn and winter
£9.50

Rhaphiolepis x delacourii 'Coates' Crimson'
Indian Hawthorn

An attractive evergreen plant, Rhaphiolepis x delacourii 'Coates' Crimson' has slender, erect panicles of pink, star-shaped flowers throughout late spring and summer
£9.50

Rhaphiolepis umbellata
Yeddo hawthorn

A dense, slow growing evergreen shrub native to Central and Southern Japan, Rhaphiolepis umbellata has very attractive clusters of slightly fragrant, white flowers in late spring and early summer
£9.50

Ribes laurifolium
Evergreen Flowering Currant

An unusual native to parts of Western China, Ribes laurifolium is an evergreen shrub with lovely, sweetly scented flowers in late winter or early spring
£12.50

Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sissinghurst Blue'
Rosemary

An upright evergreen rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis 'Sissinghurst Blue' has masses of pretty dark blue flowers in spring and narrow, aromatic, dark green leaves
£6.50

Sarcococca wallichii
Sweet Box

A rare and splendid evergreen shrub, Sarcococca wallichii has large, glossy, bright green leaves and masses of sweetly scented white flowers in winter
£12.50

Skimmia x confusa 'Kew Green (Male)'
Skimmia

Lovely evergreen shrub with distinctive narrow, glossy green leaves and panicles of cream flower buds which are fully developed by September and last throughout winter
£9.50

Vaccinium glaucoalbum
Bilberry or Grey-white Blueberry

Unusual, dwarf, evergreen shrub with attractive leaves that are dark greenish-blue with white undersides and pretty pale pink flowers in late spring followed by edible but tart blue-black fruit
£12.50