order online or call our office on 01530 413700
Abies koreana
Korean Fir
A small specimen tree, Abies koreana has a conical habit and beautiful upright, violet-purple cylindrical cones even on young plants
£15.00
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
£22.50
Acer campestre (Woodland).
Field Maple
A vigorous native tree, Acer campestre is commonly seen growing in hedges and woodland
£47.50
Acer campestre 'Evenley Red'
Field Maple
Selected by Tim Whiteley in a Northamptonshire hedgerow, this lovely new form of our native Field Maple has exceptional, rich-red, autumn colours
£35.00
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
£25.00
Acer davidii 'Rosalie'
Snakebark Maple
A superb small garden tree, Acer davidii 'Rosalie' has beautiful silver and red striated bark when young, which as the plant ages turns darker until it becomes dark green and silver on mature stems
£28.00
Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple
Of all the lovely small trees in cultivation, this maple stands supreme with gorgeous, peeling cinnamon coloured bark and fiery red and orange autumn colours
£25.00
Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum'
Maple
A popular and reliable small garden tree, Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' has spectacular shrimp-pink leaves when they emerge in spring
£32.00
Acer pseudosieboldianum
Korean Maple
A handsome Acer which is ideal for people that would love the autumn colour of a Japanese Maple in their garden, but live in an area that is too cold or exposed to grow them successfully
£28.00
Acer tatarica ssp. ginnala
Amur Maple
One of our favourite maples, Acer ginnala is native to central China and Japan and has bright green leaves which turn glorious shades of orange and crimson in autumn before falling
£22.50
Acer truncatum
Shantung Maple or Purpleblow Maple
A native of Northern China and Korea, Acer truncatum is an elegant, handsome and easy to grow tree with fantastic autumn colour
£25.00
Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire'
Yellow Horse chestnut
A small tree native to the South-east United States, Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' has leaves which are a coppery colour in spring, dark green in summer and glowing reddish-orange in autumn before falling
£26.50
Aesculus x neglecta 'Erythroblastos'
Yellow Horse chestnut
A beautiful, rare small tree which is native to the United States, Aesculus neglecta 'Erythroblastos' has young leaves in spring which are a fantastic apricot or shrimp-pink in colour, turning lime green later in the year
£26.50
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
£25.00
Alnus incana 'Aurea'
Golden Alder
A hardy small tree, Alnus incana 'Aurea' has golden leaves and superb yellowish-red tinted catkins in early spring
£22.50
Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill'
Snowy Mespilus
Known as a superb and reliable small garden tree, Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' has clusters of pink buds which open into pretty pale pink flowers in spring
£35.00
Amelasorbus x raciborskiana
Amelanchier x Sorbus
A very rare hybrid between Amelanchier and Sorbus, this plant has attractive white flowers in spring and dark green leaves which turn lovely shades of orange and red in autumn before falling
£35.00
Betula medwedewii 'Gold Bark'
Golden-barked Birch
A very rare and handsome birch tree introduced from the Caucasus mountains in 1897, Betula medwedewii 'Gold Bark' has deeply veined dark green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn before falling
£35.00
Betula pendula 'Youngii'
Weeping Silver Birch
A well known and graceful weeping tree, Betula pendula 'Youngii' has a dome-like habit once established, with trailing branches weeping to the ground
£22.50
Carpinus betulus 'Globus'
Globe Hornbeam
A handsome and slow growing selection of hornbeam which grows as tear-shaped small tree
£25.00
Carpinus caroliniana
American Hornbeam
Handsome species of hornbeam with superb autumn colour which can be found growing in the wild as an attractive, under storey tree in the woods of Eastern North America
£28.00
Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries'
American Hornbeam
A rare selection, newly introduced to the United Kingdom from Belgium, Carpinus caroliniana 'Sentinel Dries' has dark green leaves with eye-catching dark red, yellow and orange autumn colours
£28.00
Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea'
Golden Indian Bean Tree
Beautiful and distinctly mop-headed, golden-leaved tree which can be found growing in the wild in Southern North America and parts of Central America
£25.00
Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea'
Purple Indian Bean Tree
An uncommon cultivar with fetching, large, chocolate-purple young leaves that turn to dark green as they age
£25.00
Catalpa fargesii f. duclouxii
Chinese Bean Tree
We're sorry, this plant is currently out of stock! New specimens will be available for sale in late 2011
£35.00
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
£45.00
Cercidiphyllum magnificum
Katsura Tree
A rare species native to Japan with great autumn colour which has slightly larger leaves than the classic Cercidiphyllum japonicum, with more pronounced serrations running around the leaf edge
£22.50
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
£35.00
Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula'
Nootka False Cypress or Alaska Cedar
An evergreen tree native to North America, Chamaecyparis nootkatensis 'Pendula' has elegant cascades of flattened, soft-green foliage and once established it is one of the most striking specimen conifers
£25.00
Cladrastis kentukea (lutea)
American Yellowwood or Virgilia
Native to South-eastern North America, Cladrastis kentukea has lovely wisteria-like white, fragrant flowers, touched with yellow at the centre in early summer
£17.50
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
£37.50
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
Cornus controversa 'Candlelight '
Golden Wedding Cake tree
This delightful, rare new introduction is similar in growth and habit to a standard Cornus controversa 'Variegata' only with pure golden-yellow leaves in Spring
£37.50
Cornus controversa 'Pagoda.'
Wedding Cake tree
An unusual and desirable green-leaved garden tree with a striking, tiered habit and masses of creamy-white flower heads in May
£35.00
Cornus controversa 'Variegata '
Wedding Cake tree
A popular and beautiful small tree with cream variegated leaves and distinct tiers of branches once established
£25.00
Cornus controversa 'Variegata. (two to three years old)'
Wedding Cake tree
Older and larger specimens of the above Cornus controversa 'Variegata', two to three years old and standing at 40 - 60 cm tall
£47.50
Cornus controversa 'Variegata.. (four to five years old)'
Wedding Cake tree
Older and larger specimens of the above Cornus controversa 'Variegata', four to five years old and standing at 80 - 100 cm tall
£69.50
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
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
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
Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor'
Eucryphia
A lovely, evergreen hybrid, Eucryphia x intermedia 'Rostrevor' has elegant branches covered with masses of large, white flowers in late summer
£22.50
Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina'
Leatherwood
Lovely cultivar first discovered growing in Western Tasmania in 1986, Eucryphia lucida 'Ballerina' has large (up to 3 cm across), pale pink flowers with eye-catching crimson stamen in late summer
£22.50
Eucryphia lucida 'Pink Cloud'
Leatherwood
Originally selected from a wild population of Eucryphia lucida near Smithton in Tasmania, 1984, Eucryphia lucida 'Pink Cloud' has beautiful, fragrant white, flushed-pink, rose-like flowers with white stamens in 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
Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata'
Cock's Comb Beech or Curly-leaved Beech
Rare form which has been in cultivation since the early nineteenth century, Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata' has fascinating dark green, cloud-like clumps of deeply lobed and curled leaves
£25.00
Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey'
Brown Turkey Fig
Native to Syria and Persia, the fig tree was originally introduced to Britain by the Romans and Ficus carica 'Brown Turkey' is a self-fertile, hardy cultivar which can be grown successfully outdoors or under glass
£15.00
Ficus carica 'Ice Crystal'
Cut Leaf Fig
A new and rare selection of hardy fig with eye-catching deeply cut leaves which look very much like ice crystals
£28.00
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Golden Honey Locust
Colourful tree originally native to North America, Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' has beautiful, fern-like, golden leaves which retains their colour all summer
£25.00
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
£24.50
Halesia carolina
Snowdrop Tree or Silver-Bell Tree
A beautiful tree native to the United States, Halesia carolina has clusters of three to five, pendulous, white flowers with a golden center and delicate scent in late spring, borne on branches of one year old wood
£25.00
Halesia monticola var. vestita
Mountain Snowdrop Tree
A delightful small tree with cascades of white, snowdrop-like flowers hanging from the underside of the branches in May
£27.50
Hoheria sexstylosa 'Stardust'
Lacebark / Ribbonwood
A beautiful Hoherianative to the forests of New Zealand, Hoheria sexstylosa 'Stardust' is an upright, evergreen shrub with very attractive glossy green leaves and masses of pure-white, star-like flowers from mid to late summer
£17.50
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
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
£45.00
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
£35.00
Koelreuteria paniculata
Golden Rain Tree / Pride of India Tree
Grown from seed, Koelreuteria paniculata is a small and ornamental tree with large clusters of yellow flowers in summer followed by bladder-like seed pods
£15.00
Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'
Golden Rain Tree
A popular and beautiful small tree, Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' has masses of golden yellow, wisteria-like, trailing flowers in spring (up to 50 - 60 cm long)
£25.00
Maackia amurensis
Chinese Yellow Wood or Amur Maackia
Rare and handsome plant native to parts of Northern China and Korea, Maackia amurensis has new leaves in spring which are a beautiful ghostly, silver-blue in colour
£25.00
Magnolia x 'Galaxy'
Galaxy Magnolia
A handsome plant, Magnolia x 'Galaxy' grows as an upright, pyramidal shaped small tree and in early summer it is covered with masses of beautiful, purple-red flowers once established
£17.50
Magnolia x 'Heaven Scent'
Magnolia
This beautiful small tree with pale pink flowers was originally raised in California and is a hybrid between Magnolia x veitchii and Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'
£17.50
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 'Star Wars'
Magnolia
An unusual selection, Magnolia 'Star Wars' is covered with large, bright rosy-pink flushed white flowers in spring once established
£25.00
Magnolia virginiana 'Ned's Northern Belle'
Evergreen Magnolia
A new introduction to the United Kingdom, Magnolia virginiana 'Ned's Northern Belle' is a very hardy, evergreen Magnolia with fragrant, creamy white flowers that appear in mid summer on established plants
£35.00
Magnolia x 'Wada's Memory'
Wada's Memory Magnolia
Striking small tree with a compact, upright habit when young and fragrant white flowers with large, gracefully pendulous petals which appear before or just as the leaves emerge in April or early May
£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
Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'White Spot'
Variegated Dawn Redwood
A fascinating small tree, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'White Spot' has pale green leaves which are marked with subtle creamy-white spots of variegation
£25.00
Morus nigra
Black Mulberry
Morus nigra is a small tree which produces many delicious, dark-red fruit in mid to late summer and assumes a striking, gnarled habit once mature
£19.95
Mulberry Morus nigra
Black Mulberry
Morus nigra is a small tree which produces many delicious, dark-red fruit in mid to late summer and assumes a striking, gnarled habit once mature
£19.95
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
£25.00
Nyssa sylvatica
Black Tupelo
Nyssa sylvatica is a small or medium sized, broadly columnar, deciduous tree grown for its fantastic autumn colour which is native to parts of North America and Canada
£18.50
Oxydendrum arboreum
Sorrel Tree
Native South-eastern North America, Oxydendron arboreum is a small tree with dark green leaves that turn fantastic shades of crimson, orange and yellow before falling in autumn
£22.50
Parrotia persica 'Vanessa'
Persian Ironwood
An unusual small tree with green leaves in spring and summer which turn a glorious plum purple, red and orange in the autumn time before falling
£25.00
Picea omorika 'Pendula'
Weeping Serbian spruce
A narrow upright conifer with graceful, weeping side branches, Picea omorika 'Pendula' makes a spectacular stand alone specimen tree
£45.00
Picea orientalis 'Aurea'
Golden Oriental Spruce
Spectacular evergreen small tree, Picea orientalis 'Aurea' has lovely golden-yellow coloured young shoots in spring which turn dark green later in the year
£22.50
Pinus parviflora 'Blue Giant'
Japanese White Pine
Native to parts of Central and Southern Japan, Pinus parviflora 'Blue Giant' is the blue needled pine portrayed on fine porcelain in the "willow pattern"
£28.00
Pinus strobus 'Torulosa'
Twisted White Pine
A lovely Pine which is grown for its fascinating, contorted and twisted, steel blue/green needles
£25.00
Prunus 'Chocolate Ice (Matsumae-fuki)'
Japanese Flowering Cherry Tree
An eye-catching, small, upright tree with clusters of large single, white flowers and lovely deep chocolate-brown young leaves in spring
£28.00
Prunus x hillieri 'Spire'
Flowering Cherry
Handsome cherry tree with a lovely spring flowers, autumn colour and a slender, upright habit when young which spreads to more of a vase shape when established
£28.00
Prunus serrula
Tibetan Cherry
An unusual cherry, Prunus serrula is renowned for its polished, mahogany brown bark which is evident even on young specimens and very smooth to the touch
£25.00
Prunus serrula 'Princess Sturdza'
Tibetan Cherry
A rare selection of Tibetan cherry which has exceptionally lovely, tactile, mahogany coloured bark
£35.00
Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa'
Flagpole Cherry
A popular cherry tree, Prunus serrulata 'Amanogawa' has a distinctive, stiffly upright, narrow habit and masses of lovely rich-pink flower buds opening to delightful, soft pale-pink, fragrant, double flowers in late spring
£25.00
Prunus x 'Shirotae'
Mount Fuji Cherry
A truly spectacular small tree, Prunus x 'Shirotae' has distinctive, spreading horizontal branches, some eventually arching to the ground, festooned with slightly fragrant, semi-double, large white flowers in early spring
£25.00
Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis'
White Flowered Autumn Cherry
A charming winter flowering tree first introduced to Europe in 1901, Prunus subhirtella 'Autumnalis' is known for bearing masses of pink-tinged, white flowers repeatedly from November until March
£25.00
Pterostyrax hispida
Epaulette Tree
Native to Japan and China and introduced to the United Kingdom in 1875, Pterostyrax hispida has spectacular panicles of fragrant, white flowers (up to 25 cm long) which resemble epaulettes in summer
£27.50
Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata'
Variegated Turkey Oak
A true gem of the plant world, Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata' has exceptionally pretty, cream variegated foliage from spring until autumn
£28.00
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
£30.00
Quercus ithaburensis subsp. macrolepis 'Hemelrijk Silver'
Valonia Oak
An unusual species of oak with silvery young leaves which is native to a large area from South-east Italy to West Asia
£32.00
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
£28.00
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
£28.00
Quercus robur 'Concordia'
Golden-leaved English Oak
A lovely and slow growing selection of oak, Quercus robur 'Concordia' has superb, clear golden-yellow leaves and was first raised on a nursery in Belgium in the nineteenth century
£28.00
Quercus rubra 'Magic Fire'
Red Oak or Champion Oak
A fantastic and unusual oak tree, Quercus rubra 'Magic Fire' is known for consistently giving long lasting displays of brilliant, butter-yellow leaf colours each autumn
£28.00
Quercus semecarpifolia
Evergreen Oak
A rare tree in the United Kingdom, Quercus semecarpifolia has eye-catching leaves and is native to a huge area from Eastern Afghanistan to Western China
£35.00
Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri'
Rose Acacia or Compact Pink Locust
A beautiful small tree originally raised on Hillier's Nursery in the 1930's, Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' has pretty, slightly fragrant, pale-pink flowers borne in abundance in early summer
£32.00
Salix alba 'Golden Ness'
Golden-stemmed Willow
Grown for its superb winter colour, Salix alba 'Golden Ness' has beautiful, burnished gold stems in winter once the pale green leaves have fallen in autumn
£9.50
Sorbus aucuparia (Woodland)
Mountain Ash or Rowan
A small deciduous tree, Sorbus aucuparia has dark green, pinnate leaves and large bunches of bright reddish-orange fruit in autumn which are very popular with birds
£47.50
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 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 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
£28.00
Stewartia monadelpha
Tall Stewartia
A rare and desirable plant native to Japan, Stewartia monadelpha has solitary, very attractive white flowers that are produced in continuous succession in mid to late summer
£28.00
Stewartia pseudocamellia
Japanese Stewartia or Deciduous Camellia
A beautiful small tree native to Japan, Stewartia pseudocamellia has lovely white, camellia-like, flowers with yellow anthers in midsummer
£38.00
Styrax japonica
Japanese Snowbell Tree
A beautiful small tree found growing in woods all over Japan, Styrax japonica develops wide, fan-shaped branches which are covered with pendant, bell-shaped, white flowers in mid summer
£27.50
Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes'
Pink-flowered Snowbell Tree
A rare cultivar, Styrax japonica 'Pink Chimes' has bell-shaped, pale-pink, pendant flowers with yellow stamens in mid summer
£45.00
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
£35.00
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
£32.50
Tilia kiusiana
Kyushu Lime
Native to the southernmost of the main islands of Japan, Tilia kiusiana does not really look like a normal lime tree and instead when mature looks more like an upright, gnarled birch with small, interesting green leaves
£32.00