Choice Plants

(H5) (Snakebark Maple) A deciduous, upright form with white and green stained bark. Dark green foliage turns orange in autum. Clusters of flowers in spring followed by winged fruits that ripen to red-brown. Requires full sun/semi shade, sheltered position. Height 400-600cm in 10 years. Requires moist, well drained acid soil.

Also known as Beautyberry (H6) Small lilac flowers in summer turning to amazing violet purple fruits in clusters in the autumn. Lovely purplish young foliage turned pink in autumn. Height 3m in 10 years. Deciduous with an upright habit. Requires moist, well drained acid soil in full sun or partial shade.

Large white flowering bracts in June, followed by extremely large red edible fruits in the autumn. Dark green leathery and heavily textured leaves on a large spreading tree. Height 2-4m in 10 years. Best in full sun or partial shade.

(H5) Large star shaped creamy white flowers in early June, followed by raspberry like fruits which will attract birds. Dark green leaves with a blue-green underside and a purple-red autum colour. Height 250-300cm in 10 years. A sunny position in the shelter of other trees and shrubs is best, avoiding very hot dry sites. They will grow happily in semi shade but their flower production and colour will...

(H5) A choice 'dogwood', forming a large spreading shrub. Orange-red & yellow young shoots with white flowers in the Summer. Bright coloured stems in the Winter. Height 200-400cm in 10 years. Moist acid or neutral soils.

(H5) Dryopteris affinis AGM. Other common names: Scaly Male Fern, Golden Shield Fern. A robust and magnificent semi-evergreen fern forming a rosette of erect, bipinnatifid fronds to 1.2m in length, bright yellow-green when young, later rich green, with dense, persistent golden scales on the stems. In mild winters it will stay green, but in cold, exposed positions it's more likely to be deciduous. Despite...

(H4) A selected clone forming a strong and vigorous evergreen shrub with large leathery leaves. Long slender greyish-green catkins flower profusely in January and February. Best grown in a sheltered position in sun or partial shade. Height and spread 3-4m in 10 years.

One of the best red flowering Witch Hazels. Frost hardy scented red spider-like flowers during the winter from December to March. Large leaves with rich autumn shades. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in an open position.

Large dense clusters of scented yellow and coppery-red spider-like flowers, giving an orange appearance from January to March. This Witch Hazel gives Autumn colours of orange, red and scarlet. Spreading habit. Height 150-175cm in 10 years. Best in an open position.

Rich red buds opening to soft pink almost white octagonal flowers in late May early June. This variety has a slightly more upright habit than some. The new foliage is a glossy green with a slight wave to the edge of the leaves. Kalmias are a medium sized evergreen shrub from south-eastern USA and Asian mountains where they typically grow under the canopy of tall trees. They are an under used shrub...

Image supplied by and owned by Frank P Matthews (H6) A fine slender, columnar tree which is similar to 'Slender Silouette' but has more attractive and stronger autumn tints. Deeply lobed, star shaped, dark green leaves then turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. Requires moist well drained acid soil. Height 400-600cm x 150cm wide in 10 years

A Dutch selection of 'Sweet Gum' with shining green leaves with long central lobes in summer, followed by very deep autumn foliage. Forms a beautiful large tree, which looks good all year. Height 2-4 metres in 10 years. Best on acid or neutral soils.

(H4) Large yellow flower clusters in winter, followed by dark blue berries. Beautiful, dark green, fine foliage, soft to touch and without the usual sharp spines. New shoots are bronze. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Best in sun/shade with shelter. Mahonia Sweet Winter has beautiful, dark green, fine foliage without the usual sharp spines. The new shoots are bronze. Sweet Winter blooms in the winter...

Brilliant red young foliage changes to pink, creamy-white then green. Large drooping white flowers in April-May. One of the larger and hardier growing selections of Pieris. Height 150cm in 10 years.

(H5) Panicles of maroon red flowers, March-April, followed by red new growth in spring. A neat evergreen shrub, best in a sheltered spot away from cold winds. Sun or light shade. Height 100-125cm in 10 years. Best in moist acid soils.

(H5) Also known as the Round-Headed Himalayan Primrose. This semi evergreen perennial produces flattened domed clusters of small tubular flowers from mid May through to late August, which start off a silvery colour before opening into a deep purple. These flowers are held far above the foliage on long pale green stems.Primula capitata is native to India and Tibet, loves moist acid to neutral soils...

(H5) Pink buds open to delicate single flowers with white petals, and deeper pink centres, in early spring. A lovely plant for spring interest, with rich orange autumn colours. Height 75-100cm in 10 years. Best in sun, and moist well drained soil. 'Kojo-no-mai' is a deciduous shrub to 2.5m tall, with zig-zag branches bearing mid-green, lance-shaped leaves. Single flowers are1.5cm wide opening before...