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Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'

Abies koreana 'Silberlocke'
Korean Fir

An unusual fir with dark green needles arranged in whorls around the branchlets, allowing you to see the beautiful silvery-blue undersides clearly
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Acer carpinifolium

Acer carpinifolium
Hornbeam Maple

Rare species of maple with exquisite narrow leaves which is native to Japan, where it can be found growing in woodlands and alongside streams in mountainous areas
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Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum Wieri'

Acer saccharinum 'Laciniatum Wieri'
Silver Maple

Vigorous, large maple of great beauty, especially when the wind ruffles its foliage revealing the silver underside of the leaf
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Ailanthus altissima

Ailanthus altissima
Tree of Heaven

A deciduous tree native to North-eastern and Central China as well as Taiwan
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Akebia quinata

Akebia quinata
Chocolate Vine

A vigorous and semi-evergreen climber, Akebia quinata has lovely lush green leaves and clusters of small trailing, chocolate-purple flowers in spring
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Akebia quinata 'Shirobana'

Akebia quinata 'Shirobana'
White-flowered Chocolate Vine

An eye catching selection of chocolate vine with white flowers which has only recently been introduced to the United Kingdom from Japan
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Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'

Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'
Cut-leaved Alder

Slow growing and unusual, slender small tree with filigree-like, deeply cut, sea-green leaves a little similar in appearance to those of a maple
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Aralia elata

Aralia elata
Angelica Tree

A splendid plant native to parts of Eastern Asia, including Japan, China and Korea, Aralia elata has huge, bi-pinnate leaves which can be up to 100 - 125 cm long on an established plants
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Araucaria araucana

Araucaria araucana
Monkey Puzzle

Majestic and well known tree with a handsome, architectural habit and branches, covered with thick, scale-like, triangular leaves, dark green and broad at the base, with razor-sharp edges
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Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii'

Caragana arborescens 'Lorbergii'
Pea Tree

A beautiful tree which was first raised in 1906 at the Lorberg nursery in Germany and remains an uncommon, much sought after plant
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Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphrodite Form'

Celastrus orbiculatus 'Hermaphrodite Form'
Oriental Bittersweet

In the wild, this twining climber with fantastic autumn colour is found growing up thickets of trees in lowland areas and mountains all over Japan and China
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Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'
Weeping Katsura Tree

A beautiful weeping tree, Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum' has trailing branches and heart-shaped leaves which are tinted red when young and change to lush green by summer
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Eastern Redbud

The sun shining through the glorious rich-purple, heart-shaped leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the wonders of the garden
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Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'
Chinese Redbud

A beautiful species which is native to China, Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' has bare stems which are studded with pretty, rich purple-pink flowers in late April or early May before the foliage emerges
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Cercis occidentalis

Cercis occidentalis
Western Redbud

Cercis occidentalis is a fantastic large shrub or very small tree native to the South-west United States, with clusters of showy, bright pink or magenta coloured flowers covering the branches in spring
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Choisya x dewitteana 'Aztec Pearl'

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
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Cladrastis sinensis

Cladrastis sinensis
Chinese Yellow Wood

A rare and elegant tree native to parts of China, Cladrastis sinensis was first introduced to the United Kingdom by Wilson in 1901 and has very attractive bright green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves
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Decaisnea fargesii

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
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Disanthus cercidifolius

Disanthus cercidifolius
Disanthus

A native of China and Japan, this is a very rare plant and one of the most beautiful of all shrubs, with a fantastic display of foliage colour in autumn
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Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'

Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes'
Dwarf Narrow-leaved Beech

Unusual and very slow growing selection, Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' has green, willow-like leaves which turn an attractive bronze colour in winter and can stay on the plant until the following spring
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Fraxinus hopeihensis

Fraxinus hopeihensis
Chinese Ash

An exceptionally rare Chinese ash with large, bold leaves which develop strong yellow autumn colour before falling in October
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Fraxinus xanthoxyloides

Fraxinus xanthoxyloides
Afghan Ash

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in late autumn 2011
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Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'

Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies'
Maidenhair Tree

An unusual new selection, Ginkgo biloba 'Jade Butterflies' is slow growing with a distinctive, shrubby habit and clumps of small, dark green leaves which are said to look like a butterfly's wings
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Gunnera manicata

Gunnera manicata
Gunnera

We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available in autumn 2011/spring 2012
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Gymnocladus dioica

Gymnocladus dioica
Kentucky Coffee Tree

One of the most elegant of all hardy trees, Gymnocladus dioica has large, pink tinted young leaves (80 - 100 cm long), turning green as they age and glorious shades of yellow in autumn before falling
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Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia'

Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia'
Arrow-leaved Ivy

SPECIAL OFFER - An eye-catching ivy, Hedera helix 'Sagittifolia' is a large climber with attractive, glossy, dark green, arrow-shaped leaves
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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Amethyst'
Oak-leaved Hydrangea

A lovely rare shrub with upright heads of creamy-white flowers which turn to dark amethyst red as they age in late summer
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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee'
Compact Oak-leaved Hydrangea

A dwarf and compact shrub, Hydrangea quercifolia 'Pee Wee' has a low rounded habit and eye-catching panicles of delicate white flowers in summer
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Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'

Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snow Queen'
Oak-leaved Hydrangea

A fascinating species of Hydrangea with spectacular large heads of semi-double, creamy-white flowers in late summer
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Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'

Ilex aquifolium 'Myrtifolia'
Pineapple Holly

Compact holly with dusky purple young shoots and small, narrow dark-green leaves edged in spines
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Ilex x koehneana

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
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Juglans nigra 'Laciniata'

Juglans nigra 'Laciniata'
Cutleaf Black Walnut

Very rare selection of the noble Black Walnut, Juglans nigra 'Laciniata' has long, bright green, deeply incised, pinnate (feather-like) leaves
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Juglans regia 'Purpurea'

Juglans regia 'Purpurea'
Purple Walnut

A very rare, purple leaved form! This splendid tree has rich-purple leaves which can be up to 70 - 90 cm long on an established plant
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Kalopanax septemlobus f. maximowiczii

Kalopanax septemlobus f.. maximowiczii
Castor Aralia or Tree Aralia

A rare and deciduous Japanese tree, Kalopanax septemlobus f maximowiczii has swollen, late winter buds which open into glossy, dark green, maple-like, deeply lobed leaves
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Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'

Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona'
Golden Groundsel or Big-leaved Ligularia

A colourful native to parts of China, Ligularia dentata 'Desdemona' has vivid-orange flower heads in mid to late summer and large and rounded leaves, dark green above and mahogany-red on the underside
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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson'
Sweet Gum

Grown for its reliable, early autumn colour, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' has cool green, finely lobed leaves which turn lovely shades of dark orange and red in October before falling
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Liriodendron chinensis

Liriodendron chinensis
Chinese Tulip Tree

A very rare species of Liriodendron with large, ornamental leaves which was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1901 from China
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Liriodendron tulipifera

Liriodendron tulipifera
American Tulip Tree

A majestic tree native to North America, Liriodendron tulipifera has colourful flowers and large, spade-like, green leaves which turn butter-yellow in autumn before falling
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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'
Fastigiate Tulip Tree

A very narrow, columnar form of the American tulip tree with large plate-like leaves which turn butter-yellow in autumn before they fall
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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Glen Gold'

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Glen Gold'
Golden-leaved Tulip Tree

An unusual cultivar, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Glen Gold' has large, plate-like, golden leaves in spring and summer which turn pretty shades of yellow before falling in autumn
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Mahonia gracilipes

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
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Malus sieboldii

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
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Nyssa sinensis

Nyssa sinensis
Chinese Tupelo

A rare native of China known for its superb autumn colour, Nyssa sinensis is a lovely small tree with large (up to 15 cm long), narrowly ovate leaves which emerge as a bronze colour in spring
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Osmunda regalis

Osmunda regalis
Royal Fern / Flowering fern

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

Picea smithiana
Morinda Spruce or West Himalayan spruce

A handsome native of the Himalayas, Picea smithiana has distinctive long, elegant, hanging branches with a gracefully weeping tip which in its natural habitat would help to shed snow in the cold winters
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Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'

Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'
Twisted White Pine

A lovely Pine which is grown for its fascinating, contorted and twisted, steel blue/green needles
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Pistacia chinensis

Pistacia chinensis

Rare in the United Kingdom, Pistacia chinensis is a large shrub with dark green, pinnate (feather-like) leaves which turn bright scarlet red and orange before falling in autumn
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Platanus orientalis 'Digitata'

Platanus orientalis 'Digitata'
Cut Leaf Oriental Plane / Chennar Tree

Despite the common name, this unusual cut-leaf tree originates from south-eastern Europe
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Populus lasiocarpa

Populus lasiocarpa
Chinese Necklace poplar

Native to parts of Central China, Populus lasiocarpa is a medium sized tree with huge, heart-shaped leaves up to 30 cm long and 25 cm wide with eye-catching rhubarb red veins and leaf stalks
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Prunus laurocerasus 'Camelliifolia'

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
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Pseudowintera colorata

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
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Quercus x bushii 'Seattle Trident'

Quercus x bushii 'Seattle Trident'
Bush's oak

A superb rare tree, Quercus x bushii 'Seattle Trident' has huge glossy green leaves which turn an eye-catching bronze in autumn and hang on the branches for some time before falling
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Quercus castaneifolia 'Green Spire'

Quercus castaneifolia 'Green Spire'
Chestnut-leaved Oak

A vigorous oak tree native to Iran and southern Russia, Quercus castaneifolia 'Green Spire' has bold, deep green, sweet chestnut-like leaves which turn bronze before falling in autumn
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Quercus cerris 'Curly Head'

Quercus cerris 'Curly Head'
Curly-leaved Dwarf Oak

An unusual new introduction from Holland, Quercus cerris 'Curly Head' is a dwarf cultivar with dark green, curly leaves and a distinctive upright habit
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Quercus cerris 'Wodan'

Quercus cerris 'Wodan'
Cut-Leaved Turkey Oak

A rare and handsome selection of oak, Quercus cerris 'Wodan' has long (up to 12 - 15 cm), deeply cut, dark green leaves
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Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'

Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller'
Daimyo Oak

A handsome oak species native to Korea, Quercus dentata 'Carl Ferris Miller' has deeply lobed leaves that are some of the largest of any Oak, sometimes reaching up to 30 cm long on a mature specimen
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Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'

Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida'
Cut Leaf Daimyo Oak / Cut leaf Emperor Oak

An exceptionally rare cultivar, Quercus dentata 'Pinnatifida' has long (up to 30 cm once established), greyish-green leaves which are deeply divided into narrow, pointed lobes
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Quercus frainetto

Quercus frainetto
Hungarian Oak / Italian Oak

A handsome large tree with eye-catching lobed leaves that is native to parts of Hungary, Southern Italy and the Balkans
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Quercus petraea 'Laciniata Crispa'

Quercus petraea 'Laciniata Crispa'
Sessile Oak or Durmast Oak

Quercus petraea 'Laciniata Crispa' is an extremely rare oak with fascinating narrow, long (up to 25 cm) and sometimes deeply divided leaves
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Quercus phellos

Quercus phellos
Willow Oak

Native to parts of the United States, Quercus phellos is an elegant tree with narrow, pale green, willow-like leaves which turn shades of yellow and orange in autumn
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Quercus pontica

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
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Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya'

Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya'
Hardy Mexican Oak or Loquat Oak

A rare, evergreen species of Oak native to northern parts of Mexico, Quercus rhysophylla has bold, larger (up to 25 cm long), shiny-green leaves, shaped like those of a laurel but lighter in texture
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Quercus x schochiana

Quercus x schochiana
Schoch Oak

A vigorous large oak, Quercus x schochiana has attractive long, willow-like, toothed, dark green leaves which turn pretty shades of yellow before falling in autumn
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Quercus serrata (glandulifera )

Quercus serrata (glandulifera )
Korean Oak

Native to parts of Eastern Asia, Quercus serrata is a rare, deciduous oak with long, narrow, toothed, dark green leaves which turn a lovely burnt gold colour in autumn before falling
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Rhamnus frangula  'Fine Line'

Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line'
Buckthorn

A new and exciting introduction, Rhamnus frangula 'Fine Line' is an upright, deciduous shrub with very narrow, fine, dark green leaves which turn butter yellow in autumn before falling
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Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'

Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia'
Fine-leaved Alder Buckthorn

A fantastic foliage plant, Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' has very fine leaves, similar in appearance to the leaves of certain species of Salix (Willow)
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Sasa veitchii

Sasa veitchii
Bamboo

A spreading dwarf bamboo native to Japan, Sasa veitchii has dark green leaves which gradually wither and turn an attractive creamy-straw colour around the leaf edge
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Sorbus wardii

Sorbus wardii
Tibetan Whitebeam

A rare slender tree first introduced to the United Kingdom from Bhutan by Kingdom-Ward, Sorbus wardii has beautiful, large silver-grey leaves and looks especially good when planted against a dark background
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Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'

Stephanandra incisa 'Crispa'
Cutleaf Stephanandra

A graceful, deciduous shrub native to parts of Korea and Japan with prettily cut, bright green leaves that turn soft-yellow and orange in autumn before falling
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Stephanandra tanakae

Stephanandra tanakae
Japanese Stephanandra

An uncommon and elegant shrub native to the hills and mountainsides of Japan with arching stems, lovely dark green leaves in summer and warm orange or red autumn colours
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Styrax obassia

Styrax obassia
Fragrant Snowbell Tree

A beautiful, unusual species which was awarded a First Class Certificate in 1888, less than ten years after its introduction from Japan
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Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans'

Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans'
Pond Cypress

Rare and eye-catching selection, Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans' has a distinctive conical habit and very graceful, thin, awl-shaped leaves arranged in whorls on the branches
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Taxodium distichum

Taxodium distichum
Swamp Cypress

A species of deciduous conifer native to the south-eastern United States, Taxodium distichum grows to be an attractive, tall, conical tree which looks fantastic when planted in groups next to ponds or streams
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Tilia henryana

Tilia henryana
Henry's Lime

A rare tree, Tilia henryana has huge, ovate (shaped like an egg) leaves which are edged with bristle-like teeth and an eye-catching silvery-pink colour, as they unfold in spring
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Tilia oliveri

Tilia oliveri
Chinese Lime

An unusual and elegant lime tree with attractive leaves introduced to the United Kingdom from Central China
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Tilia tuan var chinensis (also known as chenmouii)

Tilia tuan var. chinensis (also known as chenmouii)
Chinese Lime

A very rare and beautiful tree which has only recently been introduced from China, Tilia tuan var chinensis has much more narrow leaves than other limes and when mature develops an attractive, peeling bark
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Vitis coignetiae

Vitis coignetiae
Crimson Glory Vine

Spectacular and vigorous climber with lovely autumn colour which can be found in the wild growing through trees in the forests of Japan and Korea
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Vitis coignetiae 'Claret Cloak'

Vitis coignetiae 'Claret Cloak'
Cut-leaf Crimson Glory Vine

An exciting selection of vine with deeply cut, purplish young leaves, turning dark green in summer and vivid shades of orange, red and yellow before falling in autumn
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Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'

Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'
Purple-leaved Vine

A lovely vine with burgundy-purple foliage all summer with the young growing tips an attractive, dusty grey
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Xanthoceras sorbifolium

Xanthoceras sorbifolium
Yellowhorn or Chinese Flowering Chestnut

A lovely, deciduous small tree native to northern China, Xanthoceras sorbifolium has beautiful upright panicles of large white flowers with a deep red centre in late spring
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