BlueBell Arboretum & Nursery

Mail order trees, shrubs, conifers and woody climbers

Aronia melanocarpa 'Iroquois Beauty'
Black Chokeberry

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late 2012
£18.50

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

Callicarpa bodinieri var. giraldii 'Profusion'
Beauty Berry

A popular shrub which is native to China, Callicarpa bodinieri var giraldii 'Profusion' has clusters of pink flowers in midsummer, followed by masses of eye-catching, metallic-purple berries in autumn
£12.50

Chaenomeles superba 'Jet Trail'
Flowering Quince

A popular and compact garden shrub with a very pretty display of pure white flowers in March and April
£9.50

Clerodendrum trichotomum var. fargesii
Glory Bower

An exciting plant native to Western China, Clerodendrum trichotomum var fargesii has fragrant, pretty white flowers in late summer, followed by outstanding, metallic-blue berries in autumn
£15.00

Colutea arborescens 'Sunset'
Bladder Senna

SPECIAL OFFER - A lovely medium sized shrub, Colutea arborescens 'Sunset' has pinnate (feather-like) pale green leaves and masses of pretty sunset-orange flowers in early summer
£17.50

Cornus kousa 'Autumn Rose'
Flowering Dogwood

A new introduction, Cornus kousa 'Autumn Rose' has creamy white flower bracts, tinged with pink as they age and eye-catching autumn colour (hence the cultivar name)
£35.00

Cornus kousa 'China Girl'
Chinese Flowering Dogwood

This particular selection is an improved form of Cornus kousa var chinensis and has an impressive array of creamy-white flower bracts in June
£35.00

Cornus kousa 'Eva'
Variegated Flowering Dogwood

A lovely variegated selection of dogwood, Cornus kousa 'Eva' has an compact, upright habit and elegant green / white variegated leaves which turn shades of red and pink before falling in autumn
£35.00

Cornus kousa 'Milky way'
Flowering Dogwood

A handsome cultivar which is similar to Cornus kousa 'China Girl' with masses of milky-white floral bracts which smother the foliage in June
£32.50

Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi'
Flowering Dogwood

Named after the grand daughter of a Japanese nurseryman, Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' is an exceptionally free flowering selection with masses of large, rich-pink flower bracts in June
£38.50

Cornus kousa 'Schmetterling'
Flowering Dogwood

An unusual, vigorous selection of flowering dogwood with masses of large white flower bracts and a distinctive upright habit
£35.00

Cornus mas 'Aurea'
Golden-leaved Cornelian Cherry

An eye-catching shrub, Cornus mas 'Aurea' has soft golden-yellow leaves which emerge in spring and last to early summer before turning lime green and finally showing red and orange tints before falling in autumn
£25.00

Cornus mas 'Jolico'
Cornelian Cherry

A charming German form of Cornus mas which was first selected to be used for commercial fruit production
£28.00

Corylus colurna
Turkish hazel

A remarkable tree native to parts of South-east Europe and Western Asia, with a striking pyramidal habit and much sought after for its architectural appeal
£12.50

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 frigidus 'Cornubia'
Cotoneaster

Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' was raised at the Rothschild Exbury estate before 1933 and remains one of the finest small, semi-evergreen trees
£12.50

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 salicifolius 'Rothschildianus'
Willow-leaved Cotoneaster

A handsome, semi-evergreen shrub or small tree native to Western China, Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' has small clusters of white flowers in mid summer, followed by masses of creamy-yellow berries in autumn
£12.50

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

Crataegus ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball'
Hawthorn

A rare tree, this will grow to be a handsome tree with clusters of fragrant flowers in late spring and large, oval, dark green leaves which turn excellent shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn
£32.00

Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrieri'
Hybrid Cockspur Thorn

Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrieri' has glossy, dark green leaves in spring and summer which turn beautiful shades of crimson and bronze in the autumn time before falling
£32.00

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'
Cockspur Hawthorn or Broad-leaved Hawthorn

Popular and handsome selection, Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' has probably the finest display of rich orange and crimson autumn colours of any hawthorn
£28.00

Crataegus phaenopyrum
Washington Thorn

An eye-catching species which is native to South-eastern North America, Crataegus phaenopyrum has glossy green, maple-like leaves which turn shades of vibrant, burgundy red and orange in autumn
£32.00

Crataegus tanacetifolia
Tansy-Leaved Thorn

A slow growing species which originates from Asia Minor and Syria, Crataegus tanacetifolia is an almost thornless, mop-headed small tree with attractive downy, silver-grey, dandelion-like leaves
£28.00

Decaisnea fargesii
Blue Sausage Fruit / Blue Bean

An unusual, deciduous Chinese shrub with racemes of clematis like, trailing yellow/green flowers in late spring up to 35 - 45 cm long
£15.00

Euonymus cornutus var. quinquecornutus
Five Horned Spindleberry

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2011
£22.50

Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade'
Spindle Tree

A vigorous native shrub, Euonymus europaeus 'Red Cascade' has lush green leaves in spring / summer, which turn a deep purple-red in autumn before falling
£15.00

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

Euonymus phellomanus
Corktree or Spindle Bush

First collected as seed from China in 1894, Euonymus phellomanus has small inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed by vivid lipstick-pink fruit in autumn, which split to reveal conspicuous orange seeds
£18.50

Euonymus planipes
Spindle Tree

Beautiful shrub or very small tree, Euonymus planipes is native to Korea, Northern Japan, Sakhalin Island, Eastern Siberia and has masses of large, showy, purplish-scarlet fruit in autumn, even on quite young plants
£15.00

Hedera helix 'Poetica'
Poets Ivy

A dwarf, shrubby form of our native ivy with dark green glossy leaves and handsome, clear mustard-yellow berries in summer
£12.50

Hippophae rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn

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

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 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

Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman'
Male Deciduous Holly

A deciduous holly, Ilex verticillata 'Southern Gentleman' is a sought after male form and the main pollinator for most female late flowering Ilex verticillata cultivars, including 'Winter Red' and 'Winter Gold'
£15.00

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold'
Golden-berried Deciduous Holly

A stunning female selection, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Gold' has masses of vibrant orange yellow berries, covering the branches in late summer and autumn
£18.50

Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red'
Red-berried Deciduous Holly

Late flowering female cultivar, Ilex verticillata 'Winter Red' has dark green leaves and masses of vivid red berries in autumn which are very ornamental and popular with birds
£18.50

Leycesteria formosa
Himalayan Honeysuckle or Pheasant Berry

A handsome relative to our native honeysuckle originating in Western China and Eastern Tibet, Leycesteria formosa has long lasting, trailing white and claret flowers in mid to late summer
£9.50

Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns'
Golden-leaved Himalayan Honeysuckle

A beautiful cultivar, Leycesteria formosa 'Golden Lanterns' has arching stems covered with soft-golden leaves and drooping, claret and white flowers in late summer
£12.50

Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red'
Tatarian Honeysuckle

An unusual upright honeysuckle, Lonicera tartarica 'Arnold Red' has eye-catching, rose pink flowers in late spring and early summer followed by large, dark red fruit in autumn
£9.50

Magnolia kobus
Japanese Magnolia

A  native to the forests of Japan, Magnolia kobus is an early flowering species, with masses of large goblet to saucer-shaped, creamy white, scented flowers in spring
£12.95

Magnolia sieboldii
Siebold's Magnolia or Oyama Magnolia

An unusual and lovely species with a long flowering period, Magnolia sieboldii has white flowers with a cerise centre and a lovely fruity perfume
£17.50

Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus'
Siebold's Magnolia

A very rare cultivar, Magnolia sieboldii 'Colossus' is similar in appearance to the classic species listed above, except it has much larger, semi to fully double white flowers with a cerise centre
£85.00

Magnolia wilsonii
Wilson's Magnolia

A spectacular and rare species, Magnolia wilsonii has pendulous downwards facing, white, fragrant flowers with dark crimson centres in midsummer
£22.50

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

Malus x 'Evereste'
Crab Apple

A handsome and easy to grow tree, Malus x 'Evereste' has masses or pale pink and white flowers in spring followed in autumn by clusters of edible, yellow and red, long lasting fruit
£28.00

Malus x 'Pink Glow'
Crab Apple

One of the best crab apples, Malus x 'Pink Glow' is a small garden tree with masses of pretty white flowers in spring and large deep-pink, plum-like apples in autumn
£28.00

Malus x 'Red Sentinel'
Crab Apple

A very ornamental fruiting tree, Malus x 'Red Sentinel' has delicate, scented white flowers in spring, and cascading clusters of deep-red fruit which last long into the winter
£28.00

Malus sieboldii
Siebold's Crab apple or Toringo Crab apple

Very rare crab apple native to the hills and mountains of Japan, Malus sieboldii has masses of flower and bright green leaves which turn bright orange or red in autumn before falling
£35.00

Malus 'Sun Rival'
Weeping Crab Apple

A very small umbrella-shaped tree, Malus 'Sun Rival' has arching branches covered with pale pink buds opening to white flowers in spring
£28.00

Malus transitoria
Chinese Crab Apple

With masses of dainty white flowers in late spring, Malus transitoria is a small, spreading tree which can be found in the wild growing in thickets on the slopes or hills in east Asia and China
£28.00

Malus tschonoskii
Pillar Crab Apple

A beautiful small tree native to the woods of Eastern Asia and Japan, Malus tschonoskii has a distinctive, columnar habit and delightful, white-tinged pink flowers in May
£28.00

Manglietia insignis
Red Lotus Tree

Rare in the United Kingdom, this is a small semi-evergreen tree closely related to Magnolia which has long, dark green, glossy leaves and creamy white tinged pink or dark pink flowers
£35.00

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

Poncirus trifoliata
Bitter Orange

A handsome and unusual plant native to parts of China and Korea, Poncirus trifoliata is self-fertile and has lovely, fragrant white flowers in late spring
£15.00

Pseudocydonia sinensis
Chinese Quince

A rare plant native to parts of China, Pseudocydonia sinensis is a semi-evergreen tree related to Cydonia (Quince) and has dark green leaves which turn warm shades of orange and dark red autumn before falling
£37.50

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

Quercus pontica
Armenian Oak or Pontine Oak

Splendid rare large shrub or small tree with eye-catching leaves that is native to the western Caucasus mountains and north-eastern Turkey
£32.00

Sorbus cashmiriana
Kashmir Rowan

A popular ornamental tree, Sorbus cashmiriana is native to the western Himalayas, including Kashmir and has a superb display of white berries once established
£35.00

Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel'
Folgner's Whitebeam

An unusual new introduction to the United Kingdom, Sorbus folgneri 'Emiel' has narrow, light green leaves which turn a brilliant glowing amber, orange and red in autumn
£28.00

Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda'
Chinese Mountain Ash

A delightful species of mountain ash, Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda' has a very good display of berries in autumn and is native to central and western China
£32.00

Sorbus x 'Joseph Rock'
Chinese Mountain Ash

A popular small tree, Sorbus x 'Joseph Rock' is known for its superb autumn colour and was introduced to the west after it was found in China in the early twentieth century by the famed plant hunter, Joseph Rock
£28.00

Sorbus koehneana
White-fruited Chinese Rowan

An elegant large shrub with white berries which was first discovered in central China in the early twentieth century by the famed plant hunter Ernest Wilson
£17.50

Sorbus sargentiana
Sargent's Rowan

Known for its glowing autumn colour and sticky buds, Sorbus sargentiana is an unusual and magnificent tree native to Sichuan province in western China
£32.00

Sorbus scalaris
Chinese Mountain Ash

Rare species of mountain ash native to parts of Sichuan province in China, Sorbus scalaris has delicate, frond-like, dark green leaves which turn shades of rich reddish-purple and orange in autumn before falling
£28.00

Staphylea holocarpa 'Rosea'
Chinese Bladdernut

A very rare and lovely, deciduous plant which is native to parts of China, Staphylea holocarpa 'Rosea' has beautiful, pendulous clusters of pale-pink flowers in spring and bronze young leaves which darken to green as they age later in the year
£28.50

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

Viburnum betulifolium
Birch-leaved Viburnum

A fascinating shrub native to parts of China, Viburnum betulifolium has corymbs (flat-topped flower clusters) of white flowers in early summer followed by masses of vivid red berries in autumn
£9.50

Viburnum betulifolium '(Three Plants)'
Birch-leaved Viburnum

Multiple plant discount: 3 x Viburnum betulifolium for group planting at the reduced price of eight pounds each
£24.00

Viburnum lentago 'Pink Beauty'
Sheepberry

A rare shrub with masses of white flowers in early summer, followed by green berries which turn lovely shades of rose pink as autumn progresses, finally darkening to purple and blue-black before falling
£12.50

Viburnum opulus 'Notcutt's Variety'
Guelder Rose

An excellent named clone of our native guelder rose, Viburnum opulus 'Notcutt's Variety' grows to be a large shrub with larger flowers than the classic species and huge crops of large, translucent-red, fruits in autumn
£15.00