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Common name: Swamp Cypress A large deciduous conifer that is well-suited to growing in damp or even waterlogged soils. Has a narrow growth habit and pale narrow green foliage that turns rusty-coloured in autumn. Produces cones in autumn. Average...

A large deciduous shrub or small tree that is related to the Camellia and bears lovely camelia-like single white flowers for several weeks in late spring. Autumn colour. Good for bees.  Prefers a cool, sheltered spot with neutral to acidic soil. Average...

A compact, weeping tree that doesn't grow very tall. It has yellow-orange leaves with orange-red margins in the spring, these then turn green in the summer, followed by yellow-orange in the autumn.  Average height 2-3ft.  Partial shade.  Hardy. 

Common name: Golden Weeping Willow A spreading tree with slender pendent, yellow-green stems and bright green leaves. Produces slender yellow catkins in spring, with the leaves. Average height 30-40ft (if left unpruned). Full sun. Hardy...

John Downie is one of the best fruiting crab apple trees, with a profusion of white flowers opening from pale pink buds from May to June, followed by attractive orange and red fruits in July which are perfect for making jelly. These are also highly...

 1 tree in a 10ltr pot, currently approx. 6-7ft tall A narrow growing ornamental cherry which produces a profusion of pure white flowers in spring before the dark green leaves. Attractive autumn leaf colour. The growth is upright, widening to a...