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A deciduous tree , up to 50ft high with a broad spreading habit and thick barkj when matured. The leaves are dark green and glossy.  Full sun. 

Common name: Persian Ironwood A spreading tree grown mainly for its rich  autumn colour of deep wine red. The young leaves also have a deep purple tinge. Tiny spider-like red flowers are borne from February to March. Average height 20ft+ Full...

A fast-growing deciduous tree to 50ft tall. The leaves are composed of numerous glossy, ovate leaflets. In spring and early summer it produces a profusion of fragrant, pale lilac, star-shaped flowers. These flowers are followed by small, 1cm long yellow...

Common name Chinese raisin tree An upright tree with glossy green, haert-shaped leaves with sprays of creamy white flowers in summer. As the flowers fade, the stems swell and they become edible.  Full sun Average height 25ft 

A deciduous shrub with deep green leaves and light pink-white flowers in spring. Grows to 15ft tall.  Full sun, partial shade.   

A small deciduous tree that grows to around 12ft tall. Large oval shaped deep-green leaves and large white creamy flowers in spring. Followed by red-pink fruits.  Full sun, partial shade.  

A deciduous tree with an open, branching habit with heart-shaped glossy-green leaves on red stems. Custers of small, fragrant yellow-green flowers are produced in summer. On female trees, these are followed by clusters of red berries. 30ft tall...

 Common name: Callery Pear An upright, dense, deciduous tree with glossy green leaves that turn a magnificent mix of red and purple in autumn. It produces pretty bowl-shaped white flowers in late spring, sometimes followed by dark purple fruit in June...

Cotoneasters are best known for their bright berries that are produced in the autumn and often persist into winter, creating a bright display when little else is in flower or fruit. 'Cornubia' is the variety most commonly grown as an ornamental tree and...

Common name: Norway maple A medium-sized deciduous tree with beautiful golden yellow foliage in spring that develops greener tones through the summer. Bears small yellow flowers in spring which are attractive to pollinators. RHS Award of Garden Merit...

Common name: Fig tree A small deciduous tree with attractive, large, deeply lobed foliage. In mid-to-late summer, edible figs are produced in abundance with yellow-green skin. The sweet flesh is yellow and red. This variety will sometimes crop twice...

Common name: Persian Ironwood The foliage on this large shrub/small tree emerges a deep purple before the leaves turn green with purple edges  in summer. In autumn in turns a striking bright yellow. A new compact form with a narrow, upright habit,...

Common name: Star Jasmine A twining climber with glossy dark evergreen leaves,  often turning crimson in winter. Pure white star-shaped flowers with a strong sweet scent are borne from July to August. Average height 12ft+. Full sun/Partial shade. Hardy.

Common name: Hornbeam An exciting new variety of hornbeam that is compact and upright with coppery young toothed leaves that turn bright green in summer and then beautiful shades of orange in autumnn. Perfect for hedging or specimem tree. Average...