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A hybrid Elm tree with excellent resistance to Dutch Elm diseases that was developed in the 1950's from a cross between the Japanese and Siberian Elm. A lovely ornamental tree with a broad, light canopy and narrow, oval green leaves turning gold in...

A rounded tree with dark green leaves and large goblet-shaped flowers in varying shades of dark purple-pink through to white from April to May before the leaves. Average height 8ft+. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy.

A lovely small tree or bush that bears masses of large, elegant, purplish-pink flowers from April to May. Average height 6ft. Flowers April to May. Needs a sheltered position in full sun.

A rounded tree with mid-green leaves and star-shaped, very pale lilac-pink flowers that are borne from April to May before the leaves. Average height 15-20ft in 10 years. Full Sun/Partial Shade. Hardy

Common name: Star magnolia A slow-growing deciduous shrub that produces star-shaped, white flowers in abundance in the spring. Full sun/ partial shade Average height 4-6ft & spread 6-10ft.  

A deciduous magnolia with an upright habit and mid-green oval leaves. Narrow, goblet-shaped, fragranced flowers with a slightly 'twisted' appearance are produced from April to May. The blooms are purplish-red on the outside and paler pink inside...

A fast-growing maple with large, deeply separated leaves. The leaves change colour from bright purple-red in spring, to a deep maroon colour in summer, and to crimson in autumn. Average height 6-10ft. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Heavenly Bamboo An unusual, evergreen shrub with elegant green foliage and pretty white flowers with large yellow anthers, produced from July, followed by bright red fruit in August. The new foliage emerges a bronze/red. Eventual...