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Small compact shrub. Cream and green variegated foliage, bright red when young. Prominent clusters of pure-white bell-shaped flowers. These LARGE PLANTS are approx 24" tall and 14" wide.

Attractive twisted hazel tree. Approximately 1m tall from the bottom of the pot to the top of the plant and approximately 40cms wide.

Eventual height and spread 3m if left unpruned.  Completely hardy.

Twisted branches bear yellow catkins in winter.

Small deciduous weeping tree.

These trees are approximately 145 cms tall and 30 cms wide.

Prefer some sun and moist soil.  Attractive catkins appear February to May.

Eventual size approximately 1.8m tall.

Ilex Crenata Quarter Standards.

These excellent plants are approximately 1.1m tall and have trimmed heads approximately 35cms wide.

Attractive deciduous mound forming shrub approximately 90cm tall and 60cm wide.

Purplish red foliage – bright red in Autumn.

Prefers full sun and well drained soil.

Height 1.4m and spread 2m when fully grown.

Large upright shrub with arching thorny stems of rounded purple-red foliage that turns brilliant- crimson in Autumn before leaf fall. Clusters of tiny primrose-yellow flowers. Flowers Apr-May. Height to 2.4m.

A dwarf and compact growing variety. Thorny stems covered in small rounded and bronzed orange-red leaves with narrow golden edge. Height to 75cm.

Medium shrub of upright and arching thorny stems clothed in rounded purple leaves that have a narrow golden edge. Loose clusters of tiny yellow flowers. Flowers Apr - May. Height to 2m.

Medium shrub of upright habit with thorny stems clothed in oval bright golden-yellow leaves. Autumn colouring before leaf fall. Height to 1.5m.

Medium shrub of narrow upright habit. Thorny stems clothed in rich purple rounded foliage. Autumn colouring before leaf fall. Height to 1.5m.

Acer Palmatum Phoenix - Japanese Maple. These are good sized plants approx 90cms tall and 45cms wide in a 3 litre pot.

Acer Palmatum Little Princess - Japanese Maple. These are good sized plants approx 55cms tall and 40cms wide in a 3 litre pot.

HAMAMELIS INTERMEDIA ARNOLD PROMISE- WITCH HAZEL. These are large plants 80cms tall and 40cms wide with plenty of growth.

Camellia Japonica Bonomiana. These are large plants approx 95cms tall and 50cms wide. They have plenty of buds and will produce lots of flowers in the Spring.

Camellia Reticulata Mary Williams. These are large plants approx 75cms tall and 40cms wide. They have plenty of buds and will produce lots of flowers in the Spring.

Large golden holly plants with attractive variegated evergreen spineless foliage, leaves are green with yellow central splash. Small white flowers in Summer followed by red berries in Winter. These are female plants so would need a male in close proximity in order to get berries. These plants are 1.5M tall and 50cms wide.  

Excellent shrub for the border or a small wall. Stems are thorny and have glossy green leaves. Clusters of double apricot-peach-pink flowers, followed by edible fruits in Autumn. Flowers Mar-May. Height to 1.5m.

Shrub with low growing spreading habit, but may also be grown against a wall or fence. Small glossy green leaves, turn red in Autumn before leaf fall. Masses of tiny tinged, white flowers July and Aug followed by red berries in Autumn/Winter. Height as groundcover 45cm, as wall shrub up to 1.8m. Spread up to 3m.

Upright shrub with lax stems clothed in creamy-yellow and white pea-like flowers. Mid green foliage. Flowers May-June. Height 1.2m, spread 1m.

Prostrate growing shrub, green leaves have a central creamy-yellow splash that turns a bright gold with age. Benefits from a light prune in early Spring. Height 45cm, spread 1m.

Loose branched shrub with both upright and pendulous branches. Mid-green foliage, clusters of pure-white flowers. Flowers May-June. Height 2.4m, spread 1.8m.

Spreading sub-shrub not visible above ground level during Winter months. Upright stems are clothed in colourful heart-shaped green leaves with bright yellow and red variegation during Spring and Summer months. Small white flowers appear June-Aug. Ideal for a difficult wet spot. Height 30cm, spread 2m.

Almost spineless dark green glossy leaves. Small clusters of white flowers in Summer followed by large red berries in Autumn/Winter. Self fertile variety carrying both male and female flowers.

Large shrub of lax habit. Mid-green leaves. Bright yellow double flowers clothe stems. Flowers Apr-May. Height 2m, spread 1.5m.

Strong and compact growing shrub with leathery green, mottled yellow holly-like leaves. Small white fragrant flowers. Flowers Sept-Oct. Height to 2m, spread 1.5m.

Small upright shrub with bright golden-yellow juvenile foliage, fading to pale green as it matures. Fragrant creamy-white flowers. Flowers May-July. Height 1.2m, spread 75cm.

Vigorous shrub with glossy, leathery foliage that when young is bright red and fades to a rusty orange and finally green over the late summer. Ocassionally clusters of white flowers appear during Summer. THESE PLANTS ARE APPROX 90CMS TALL

This is a compact shrub of occasional lax habit. Bright red young foliage fades to green over Summer. Panicles of tight buds form over Winter to open into deep rosy-pink bell shaped flowers in Spring. Occasionally new foliage appears over the Summer as well. Height 1.8m, spread 1.2m.

Blue-green foliage. Abundant and long lasting rich golden flowers. Flowers May-Oct. Height and spread 1.5m.

Dwarf structured shrub with unusual tiered habit. Bare stems are clothed in tiny white flowers, often with a pale pink flush. Green foliage follows till Autumn when they turn yellow, orange and copper before dropping. Flowers Mar-Apr. Height and spread 1.5m.

Large and vigorous growing shrub. Finely dissected deep burgandy/almost black leaves. Flatened heads of creamy pink flower buds open June-July, followed by purple-black berries. Height 2m, spread 1.5m.

Commonly known as the Japanese maple. Approximately 1.8m tall.

Slow growing deciduous tree with lime green leaves that turn golden yellow in summer.

Requires a sheltered position, sun or semi shade and well drained acidic soil. 

Slow growing hardy palm (hardy to -18’C). 

These plants are approximately 90cm tall by 75cm wide. 

When mature the palm has wide fan shaped leaves up to 1.2m wide off a thick trunk.  Fantastic architectural plant that provides a feature in any garden.

Foliage is dense and bright holly green.Excellent for topiary or as a feature. 

These plants are approximately 80cm tall by 35cm wide and look great on the patio or either side of a door or gate. 

Prefers full sun or semi-shade. Any well drained soil. Rate of growth is slow. Foliage - Evergreen (retains leaves all year round). 

Foliage is dense and bright holly green. Excellent for topiary or as a feature. 

These plants are approximately 55cm tall by 35cm wide and look great on the patio or either side of a door or gate. 

Prefers full sun or semi-shade. Any well drained soil. Rate of growth is slow. Foliage - Evergreen (retains leaves all year round). 

Attractive mini standards ideal for the patio or garden. Evergreen plant with variegated foliage, fully hardy. They produce small white flowers in summer followed by berries in the late Autumn. The plants are female and so need a male in close proximity in order to produce berries. The plants are approx 90cms tall with 35cms wide heads. 

Evergreen tree with peeling bark, silver / blue foliage when young and blue / green foliage when mature.

Hardy deciduous shrub with green foliage, producing large purple flowers from August to the first frosts. These plants are approx 60cms tall x 40cms wide. Eventual height and spread1m x 1m.