TREES - Container grown 2011
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| Acacia dealbata | A fast growing, evergreen tree with fine, blue-grey, pinnate leaves. Large, billowing racemes of bright yellow, fragrant flowers in early spring. On the bordlerlines of hardiness thus requires a sheltered, very sunny site with free draining soil. To: 10m. | Australia, Chile, California | Silver Wattle | ||
| Acacia longifolia | Medium sized, fast growing, evergreen tree. One of the most lime tolerant & hardy in a very warm, sheltered spot. Arching stems with willow-like, flattened, grey leaves. Panicles of scented, yellow flowers in late winter. Full sun. To: 7.0x4.5m. | Wattle | |||
| Acacia mearnsii | Fast growing, evergreen tree with smooth grey bark and stems. Delicate, very finely pinnate blue-grey leaves. Clusters of small, highly fragrant, soft creamy-yellow flowers in late spring. Needs a light, free draining soil in a sheltered sunny position. To: 6.0m. | Wattle | |||
| Acer campestre (AGM) | Low & well branched, medium-sized, round headed native tree. 3 to 5-lobed leaves turn clear yellow in autumn often persisting well & giving spectacular displays. Very hardy. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. (4-5) 12.0x8.0mtrs. | UK Native, Europe, W.Asia | Field or Hedge Maple | ||
| Acer campestre 'Carnival' | A lovely form of our native Field Maple. Pinnate, mid- green leaves have a broad, irregular cream margin with the new growth flushed pink. Yellow & orange autumn colour. Best grown in light shade in retentive, well drained soil. Large shrub or small, rounded tree.\n(4-5) 6.4.5mtrs. | Seedling found in Holland | pre1969 | Variegated Field Maple | |
| Acer campestre 'Postelense' | Attractive large shrub or mop-headed, small tree. The small, red stalked, palmate leaves are golden-yellow when young, turning yellow-green with age. Winged fruit in late summer. Best planted in light shade in a retentive yet free draining soil. (6-8) 4.5x3.0mtrs. | c. 1896 | Field Maple | ||
| Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' | Small, very slow growing, deciduous tree of very narrow habit. Small maple shaped leaves turn a rich orange-red in autumn - not yellow like the species. Rare as difficult to propagate. Found growing in Knutsford, Cheshire in 1980. Good accent plant for any reasonable soil. To: 3.0x1.0m. | Knutsford, Cheshire | 1980 | Fastigiate Field Maple | |
| Acer campbellii flabellatum yunnanense | A very unusual species from the Yunnan region of China. Charming, medium-sized, slender, deciduous tree with deeply lobed leaves, red when young and often colouring well in autumn, held on red stalks. Requires a fertile, drained yet retentive soil in a sheltered, preferably woodland situation. | Yunnan, China | 1907 | Campbell's Maple | |
| Acer capillipes (AGM) | An attractive small tree with white striped green & brown bark with the young shoots & branches coral red. Bright green, shiny, 3-lobed leaves are held on red stalks. Good orange & red autumn tints. Greenish-white pendent flowers. Prefers reasonably moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | 1892 | Snake Bark Maple | |
| Acer cappadocicum 'Aureum' (AGM) | A lovely, broad crowned, small deciduous tree, densely packed with finely pointed, glossy palmate leaves red when young then golden yellow for many weeks; rich butter-yellow in autumn. Erect umbels of pale yellow flowers. May be pruned as large shrub if required. Prefers moist but not wet soil. 15.0x10.0mtrs | Cauc., W.Asia, Himalaya | c 1914 | Caucasian Maple | |
| Acer cappadocicum 'Rubrum' (AGM) | A lovely small to medium-sized, broad headed deciduous tree with densely packed, glossy, finely pointed palmate leaves opening a striking fiery red then turning green & finally butter-yellow in autumn. May be pruned as large shrub if required. Sun or part shade. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Caucasus & W.Asia | 1838 | Caucasian Maple | |
| Acer circinatum | Airy large shrub or small tree with almost circular, deciduous leaves, copper timted in summer turning orange & crimson in autumn. Heads of showy purple & white flowers in April. Excellent even in dry shade. To: 4.5x3.5m. | Western North America | Vine Maple | ||
| Acer crataegifolium veitchii | Small, rounded, bushy tree, spreading with age. Hawthorn like, three lobed dark green leaves, heavily mottled & splashed white & pink tinged new growth. Orange & purple autumn colour. Upright spikes of pale-yellow flowers late summer. Green & white streaked bark. Retentive soil in sun.10x10mtrs. | Central & Southern Japan | c.1881 | Hawthorn Maple | |
| Acer davidii 'George Forrest' (AGM) | A small upright, deciduous tree of open, loose habit. Large, lustrous, dark green maple-like leaves on bright red stalks. Beautiful striped green & white striated bark. Poor autumn colour with greenish-red fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 8m x 6m. | Yunnan,China | 1921-2 | Snake Bark Maple | |
| Acer davidii 'Serpentine' (AGM) | Excellent, small, deciduous tree with a strongly striated green & white 'Snakebark'. Small green leaves on red stalks & purple shoots, taking on rich red & orange autumn hues with the red fruit. Retentive yet well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.5x4.0mtrs. | Found as a seedling in Holland | pre 1976. | Snake Bark Maple | |
| Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze' | Medium-sized, dense, oval headed deciduous tree. Green, palmate, mid-green, deeply lobed leaves turning a superb red & orange in autumn. Pale yellow flowers. Fertile, moist yet reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade - avoid cold, windy sites. 9.0x8.0mtrs. | rubrum x saccharinum | Maple | ||
| Acer griseum (AGM) | A really beautiful small, slow growing deciduous tree. The old bark flakes & peels to reveal cinnamon coloured new bark. Three lobed leaves emerge orange-buff, then green before becoming richly coloured in autumn. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs slowly. | Central China | 1901 | Paperbark Maple | |
| Acer grosseri hersii (AGM) | syn.hersii. A very attractive, small deciduous maple with wonderfully marbled grey-green & white striated bark. Conspicuous long racemes of greenish fruits. Lobed, mid green leaves with good autumn colour. Broad, round-headed small tree. Any reasonably retentive soil. 9.0x7.0mtrs. | C.China | 1921 | Snakebark Maple | |
| Acer laxiflorum HWJK2240 | Rare, small, spreading, deciduous tree with the bark becoming striated green & white. Taper pointed, shallowly lobed, dark green leaves becoming rusty brown in autumn. Rich, not too chalky soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x7.0mtrs. | W China, Tibet | 1908 | Maple | |
| Acer morifolium | Small, slow growing deciduous tree with superb green & white striated bark. Large, oval, five-lobed, pale gren leaves turn rich yellow & rust in autumn. Hanging spikes of green-yellow flowers in early spring. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To: 6.0x4.0m. | Southern Japan | Snakebarkor Mulberry leaf Maple | ||
| Acer orizabense | Rare Japanese tree which is closely allied to A. negundo. Fast growing, upright, large, deciduous with large, pinnate, light green leaflets, turning butter yellow in autumn. Hanging clusters of greenish-white flowers. Hardiness uncertain at present. Retentive, well drained soil in a sheltered spot. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | Maple | ||
| Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' (AGM) | A handsome, large deciduous tree with 5-lobed leaves of deep crimson-purple, becoming rich dark purple in summer. Red in autumn. Conspicuous clusters of yellow-red flowers on bare stems in spring. Any reasonable, moisture retentive soil. Best colour in sun. 12.0x9.0mtrs. | Seedling of 'Schwedleri' | 1937 | Norway Maple | |
| Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' | Medium-size deciduous tree with a narrow, columnar head. Large, palmate, 3 to 5-lobed, dark rich-crimson leaves all summer. Clusters of yellow flowers with the emerging leaves in spring. Fertile, moist yet well drained soil in sun or part shade. Excellent accent plant. 12.0x5.0mtrs. | Sport from 'Crimson King' | c1974 | Norway Maple | |
| Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' | A striking, strong growing medium-sized deciduous tree forming a dense, domed crown. Broad, five-lobed leaves of sage-green, attractively margined creamy white, yellow in autum. Heads of small yellow flowers. Prefers a retentive soil in not too exposed position. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | c.1903 | Norway Maple | ||
| Acer pseudoplatanus 'Brilliantissimum' (AG | Distinctive slow growing, small, mop headed deciduous tree. Large, palmate leaves of a gloriuous shrimp-pink in spring changing through pale yellow to green. Good autumn colour. Any reasonable, moist soil out of cold winds. 6.0x8.0mtrs. | c.1905 | Sycamore, Scottish Maple | ||
| Acer pseudoplatanus 'Esk Sunset' | Small to medium sized, slow growing, round headed deciduous tree with the five lobed leaves emerging pink-orange , becoming dark green, mottled grey, pink & white. Purple-red on the undersides. Small spikes of yellow flowers. Dislikes hot sun. Fertile soil in part shade. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | Esk Valley, New Zealand | 1985 | Sycamore, Scottish Maple. | |
| Acer pseudoplatanus 'Gadsby' | Small to medium sized, slow growing, initially upright then round headed deciduous tree. The large, five lobed, glossy green leaves are heavily splashed & mottled cream, white & pink, rich pink on the new growth. Yellow autumn colour. Spikes of yellow flowers. Fertile soil in sun. 8.0x5.5mtrs. | Sycamore Scarlet Maple | |||
| Acer pseudoplatanus variegatum 'Simon Lou | A slow growing small to medium, deciduous tree. The 5-lobed leaves open pink, turning creamy-green & speckled white during summer. Drooping panicles of yellow-green flowers in late spring. Any reasonable, fertile soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | c.1881 | Sycamore | ||
| Acer 'Red Wings' | Small, deciduous tree or large shrub the dark stems clothed in rather rounded leaves, like A.circinatum, yet finely divided like A.palmatum. Leaves emerge purple with good autumn colour. Heads of small, purple flowers in April. Retentive soil in a sheltered site with dappled shade. Ht: to 3.0m. | A.circinatum x A.palmatum | Maple | ||
| Acer rubrum | Medium to large, round headed deciduous tree with large, 3-5 lobed, dark green leaves, blue-white beneath, turning rich bright red & scarlet in autumn. Upright clusters of small, red flowers;- spring. Fertile, retentive yet well drained soil, colouring best in acid soil. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | East North America | c.1656 | Red Maple, Canadian Maple | |
| Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' | Small, initially conical deciduous tree, more spreading with age. One of the best smaller hybrids with five lobed, palmate leaves taking on superb red & finally brilliant flame-purple colours over a very long period. Light grey smooth bark. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. Best colour if acid soil. 8.0x4.0mtrs. | U.S National Arboretum | 1994 | Red, Scarlet or Swamp Oak | |
| Acer rubrum 'October Glory' (AGM) | Round headed, medium to large deciduous tree with glossy, 3-5 lobed, dark green leaves, glaucous beneath. Long lasting brilliant red autumn colour. Erect clusters of small flowers in Spring. Fertile, moist yet well drained soil, colouring best on acid soil. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | East North America | c.1964 | Red Maple, Canadian Maple | |
| Acer rubrum 'Red Sunset' | Medium-size deciduous tree of dense, upright habit. In spring the branches are clothed in tiny red flowers. Dark green leaves are glossy above & glaucous beneath, before turning rich brilliant-red in autumn. Colours best on neutral to acid soils. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | Known as 'Frank's Red' in USA | c.1948 | Red Maple | |
| Acer rubrum 'Somerset' | Probably the best rubrum for the smaller garden, forming a small oval crown. Palmate, five lobed dark-green leaves, paler beneath, turning rich red, orange & purple autumn colour, persisting well into winter. Fertile, retentive soil in sun or light shade. Colours best on acid soil. 7.0x3.5mtrs. | U.S National arboretum | Red, Scarlet & Swamp Maple | ||
| Acer rubrum 'Sun Valley' | Small, vigorous, round headed deciduous tree forming a dense symmetrical crown. The new growth in spring is a warm copper brown, becoming mid green by midsummer. Late to show its almost fluorescent orange & red autumn colour. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. Best in acid soil. To: 8x4mtrs. | U.S National Arboretum | Red, Scarlet or Swamp Maple | ||
| Acer rufinerve (AGM) | Medium-sized, domed deciduous tree with arching green & white striped branches & trunk. Large, palmate, 3-lobed, shiny green leaves turning bright red & yellow in autumn. Greenish-yellow flowers in erect panicles followed by red winged fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | 1878 | Snakebark Maple | |
| Acer rufinerve 'Erythrocladum' | Slow growing, medium-size deiduous tree with striped silver & green 'snakebark' covered in a white bloom when young. New shoots are pale yellow turning red in winter. Palmate leaves with good autumn colour. To: 8.0x4.0m. | Snakebark Maple | |||
| Acer saccharinum (AGM) | (syn.dasycarpum) Fast growing, spreading, large deciduous tree with slightly pendant branches. Sharply toothed, 5 lobed leaves, light green above, silvery-white beneath, turning to shades of yellow & red in autumn. Greenish-yellow flowers. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. To: 25x15mtrs. | E.North America | 1725 | Silver Maple | |
| Acer saccharinum laciniatum | Fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with pendant lower branches. Sharply toothed, 5 lobed, very deeply cut leaves, light green above, silvery-white beneath turning to shades of yellow & red in autumn. Greenish yellow flowers. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x15.0mtrs. | E.North America | Silver Maple | ||
| Acer tataricum ginnala 'Flame' | (syn. A.ginnala) Vigorous large shrub or small deciduous tree with short, stumpy branches. Deeply 3-lobed, bright green leaves turn orange and flame crimson in autumn. Upright heads of creamy white flowers, late spring, followed by red fruit. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x7.0mtrs. | Often seed raised, reasonable true. | Tatarian Maple | ||
| Aesculus x carnea 'Briottii' (AGM) | (syn.rubicunda). Compact, round headed, large deciduous tree with a crown of dense, palmate leaves. Upright candles of rose-pink flowers in May, followed by smooth coated conkers. For very large gardens or open spaces only. Any reasonable soil & aspect. 20.0x15.0mtrs.. | hippocastum x pavia | 1858 | Red Horse Chestnut | |
| Aesculus flava (AGM) | (syn.octandra). Medium to large deciduous tree with upright 'candles' of creamy-yellow flowers in May & June. Chestnut-like leaves with 5-7 leaflets, usually giving good autumn colour. Smooth skinned fruit in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. For large, open spaces only. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | SE USA | 1764 | Yellow Buckeye | |
| Aesculus hippocastanum (AGM) | Familiar, large, fast growing deciduous tree with a tall, rounded crown. Very impressive when covered in upright 'candles' of white flowers with a red & yellow blotch, May, followed by spiky conkers in autumn. For large open spaces only Any reasonable soil. To:25x20mtrs. | Greece, Albanian border | 17th cent | Common Horse Chestnut | |
| Aesculus indica 'Sydney Pearce' (AGM) | A magnificent, large deciduous tree of upright habit. Huge panicles of white flowers, marked yellow & suffused pink are freely produced;- June & July. Large, dark olive-green leaves, bronze when young, turning orange yellow in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 15.0x15.0mtrs. | Kew Gardens, London | 1928 | Indian Horse Chestnut | |
| Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' | Slow growing, medium sized deciduous tree of conical habit. Five lobed, palmate, mid green leaves emerge copper-brown in spring, turning wonderful orange & red in autumn. Upright panicles of yellow flowers, flushed red; midsummer. Large, smooth skinned fruit. Fertile soil in sun. To:10x8mtrs. | flava x sylvatica | Yellow Buckeye | ||
| Aesculus parviflora | A large, shrubby bush with numerous stems of spreading habit. Slender, tall, white & red 'candles' in July & August. Fingered leaves are bronze when young attractively colouring yellow in autumn. Any reasonbale soil in sun or part shade. 2.0x3.0m. | S E United States | 1785 | Chestnut | |
| Ailanthus altissima | (syn glandulosa) Handsome, fast growing deciduous tree with spreading branches. Large, dark green, pinnate leaves composed of 15-30 oval leaflets to 1.0m long, rather like ash. Large clusters of small green flowers, mid summer, followed by attractive winged fruit. Fertile, drained soil. To: 25x15mtrs. | N China | 1751 | Tree of Heaven | |
| Alnus cordata (AGM) | Splendid, fast growing, medium to large conical deciduous tree with bright green, glistening leaves. Long, drooping male catkins in spring. Any reasonable soil, including chalk in sun or part shade. Very hardy. Retentive or damp soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x6.0mtrs. | Corsica, S.Italy | 1820 | Italian Alder | |
| Alnus glutinosa | Small to medium-size, well branched, deciduous bushy tree with a rounded, pyamidal crown. Shoots smooth, sticky when young. Oval, dark green leaves. Yellow-brown male catkins in early spring. Any reasonable soil, never too dry, particularly usefuil for damp situations. 25.0x10.0mtrs. | UK, Europe, W.Asia, N.Africa | Common Alder | ||
| Alnus incana 'Aurea' | A very hardy, fast growing, medium to large deciduous tree with oval to rounded leaves, yellow in spring, pale green in summer & grey beneath. Long male catkins in early spring before the leaves. Conical at first but broadening with age. Any reasonable soil, preferably moist. Ht: to 20x10m | Europe, Caucasus | 1780 | Golden Alder | |
| Amelanchier alnifolia 'Obelisk' | Medium to large deciduous shrub or small tree with upright stems forming a tight, narrow, vase-shape. Short spikes of single, star-like, white flowers on bare stems in Spring. Leaves elliptic, matt, rich moss-green with good autumn colour. Fertile soil in sun, avoiding shallow chalk. 4.5x3.0mtrs. | Western North America | 1918 | Snowy Mespilus | |
| Amelanchier canadensis | Medium to large, upright deciduous shrub or small tree with upright branches, trained as a standard. Clouds of star-like, white flowers on the bare wood in spring. Oblong leaves, hairy when young, colouring richly in autumn. Prefers a moist yet well drained, humus rich soil, avoiding shallow chalk. 4.0x2.5mtrs. | North America | AM1938 | Snowy Mespilus | |
| Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' | A neat, compact, upright form massed with star-like white flowers with the emerging bronze-flushed leaves. Sweet, red-purple, edible fruit in late summer. Ovate green leaves turn brillinat orange-red in autumn. Fertile, not too chalky, retentive soil. To: 5.0x3.0m. | Serviceberry | |||
| Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Ballerina' (AGM) | A vigorous small deciduous tree with finely toothed leaves, flushed bronze on the new growth. Clusters of star-like, white flowers profusely borne in spring with the new leaves. Red & purple autumn colour. Sun or part shade in well drained, but not too dry, soil. 6.0x7.0mtrs. | Selected seedling from Hilliers Garden | 1970 | Snowy Mespilus | |
| Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' | A small deciduous tree of dense, upright habit with massed clusters of star-like, pale pink flowers, from pink buds, fading to white; spring on the bare wood. Oval leaves emerge bronze, becoming green & finally orange-red in autumn. Deep, fertile, not too chalky soil in sun or part shade.chalk. 8.0x4.5mtrs. | A.arborea x A.laevis | Snowy Mespilus | ||
| Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Rubescens' | Small deciduous tree covered with small, star-like, white flowers from dark pink buds;- mid spring with the new leaves. Oval leaves open bronze, turning green by late spring, then red & orange in autumn. Fertile, retentive soil in sun or part shade, avoiding shallow chalk. 8.0x5.0mtrs. | A.arborea x A. laevis | pre 1920 | Snowy Mespilus | |
| Amelanchier 'La Paloma' | Small, rather slow growing deciduous tree with the new leaves emerging in spring with a light copper flush. Oval, softly hairy, mid-green leaves, felted on the undersides. Short clusters of starry white flowers in spring. Good autumn colour. Retentive, well drained soil, avoiding shallow chalk. 6.0x4.5mtrs. | Snowy Mespilus | |||
| Amelanchier laevis 'Snowflakes' | Slender, narrowly upright, slow growing deciduous tree with panicles of starry white flowers in nodding panicles, emerging with the coppery-pink leaves in mid spring. Rich autumnal colour. Sweet blue-black fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 7.0x3.5mtrs. | North America | Alleghany Serviceberry | ||
| Betula albosinensis (AGM) | Attractive, conical tree with peeling, orange-brown or brown bark, cream when freshly exposed & covered in a white, glaucous bloom when young. Oval leaves, fresh green above turning yellow in autumn, held on rough shoots. Yellow brown catkins. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x10.0mtrs. | Western China | 1901 | Chinese Red Birch | |
| Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' | Upright, medium-size tree with deep orange, peeling bark revealing layers of variable pink-brown colour. Exceptionally long catkins ikn spring. Ovate, rich-green, toothed leaves turn butter yellow in autumn. Any reasoonably drained soil. To: 6m. | Chinese Red Birch | |||
| Betula albosinensis 'Kansu' | Medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with beautiful, finely flaking, multi-coloured coppery-tan & pink bark. Bears both male & female catkins on the same tree.. Stronger growing form with glossy, green leaves. Fertile, reasonably drained soil with the height reduced on shallow chalk. 15.0x8.0mtrs. | Selected from wild seed from Quangzhou | Chinese Red Birch | ||
| Betula albosinensis septentrionalis (AGM) | Splendid, elegant, medium-size deciduous tree with drooping branches & striking grey-pink, peeling bark, turning coppery-pink on the main branches. Matt-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x10.0mtrs. | W.China | 1908 | Chinese Red Birch | |
| Betula alleghaniensis | syn. B.lutea. Medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with pale olive-green aromatic wintergreen scented twigs & attractive, peeling, smooth, shining amber or golden-brown bark. Downy, oval leaves turning rich-yellow in autumn. Long yellow male catkins. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x10.0mtrs. | E.North America | c.1767 | Yellow Birch | |
| Betula costata | A very graceful, fast growing deciduous tree with a superb creamy white peeling bark, spreading well into the crown. Heart-shaped, bright green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Most forms in cultivation are ermanii & wrong. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 20,0x10,0mtrs. | NE Asia | Russian Rock Birch | ||
| Betula 'Crimson Frost' | Narrow, upright, deciduous tree with small, diamond shaped leaves remaining rich plum-purple all season; yellow-red in autumn. Reasonably good silver-white peeling bark. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. To: 8.0x3.0mts. | B.p.Purple Rain x B.j.platyphylla | Crimson Birch | ||
| Betula cylindrostachya | Rare, small deciduous tree with stout, downy, slightly drooping shoots. Large. glossy, oval laeves to 15cm often downy on both sides & giving good autumn colour. Prominent catkins. Not really spectacular bark. Seems to be hardy in a warm garden in sun. 6.0x4.5mtrs. | Himalaya | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula delavayi | A small deciduous tree or large shrub. The arching shoots are red & silky when young becoming yellow-brown later with distinct lenticels. Oval, dark glossy green leaves with impressed veins & fine teeth. Reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or light shade. To: 6.0x4.5mtrs.. | Southwestern China | Delavay's Birch | ||
| Betula 'Edinburgh' | Medium-sized, upright deciduous, rather open tree with oval, glossy green leaves, turning butter yellow in autumn. Develops a beautiful, peeling white bark. Reasonably drained, fertile soil in sun or light shade. 8.0x5.0mtrs.. | B.utilis x B.septentrionalis | White stemmed Birch | ||
| Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' (AGM) | Vigorous, conical deciduous tree with striking pure-white bark. Oval, tapered green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins appear with emerging leaves in spring. Fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun or part shade. Most plants grown as costata are this. 20.0x12.0mtrs. | Northeastern Asia | Erman's Birch | ||
| Betula ermanii 'Pendula' | Medium sized, weeping deciduous tree with a good white, exfoliating, striking white bark, fawn when first exposed. Large, heart shaped smooth green leaves, yellow in autumn. The slender branches weep to the ground. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 9.0x8.0mtrs. | Weeping Erman's Birch | |||
| Betula ermanii 'Polar Bear' | An easy, strong growing, medium-sized deciduous tree with a pure white trunk & branches. Oval, rich green leaves turning butter-yellow in autumn. The most striking feature are the 30cm, cascading male catkins in spring. Reasonably drained soil in sun or light shade. 7.5x5.0mtrs. | Erman's Birch | |||
| Betula ermanii saitoana MSF825 | Dwarf, slow growing small tree or bushy shrub with peeling white bark on multistems. Narrow leaves take butter-yellow autumn colour. Collected by Mark Fillan in Korea & in 10 years has grown to 2m. Well drained soil in sun. | Korea | Erman's Birch | ||
| Betula 'Fetisowii' | A hybrid from Central Asia. Graceful, narrow-headed deciduous tree with fantastic peeling, chalk-white bark extending well into the branches. Yellow-brown male & female catkins are produced on the same tree. Most forms in cult are generally seedlings. Moist yet drained soil in sun. 10x5.0m. | C. Asian hybrid | Silver Birch | ||
| Betula 'Hergest' | A rare hybrid with light pinky, copper-brown shiny bark. Slower growing, medium size deciduous tree tree with heart-shaped, wavy edged leaves, much larger than B. pendula, taking on yellow autumn colour. For a reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. Close to albosinensis. 18.0x10.0mtrs. | Seedling at Hergest Croft Gardens | Birch | ||
| Betula luminifera | syn.acuminata pyrolifolia. Open, upright, dome headed deciduous tree with a smooth, dark-brown bark & yellow-brown new shoots. Very large, polished, lustrous green leaves, persisting well into winter. Erect silver catkins in spring. Used in China for making furniture. Retentive soil in sun. 20.0x12.0mtrs. | Western China | 1901 | Silver Birch | |
| Betula medwedewii | Erect large shrub or small shrubby deciduous tree, spreading with age. Large terminal winter glossy buds & corrugated leaves, turning yellow & brown in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Caucasus, NW Iran, NE Turkey | 1897 | Transcausican Birch | |
| Betula nigra | Conical to spreading, medium to large deciduous tree. Shaggy red-brown bark peels in layers, the older wood is black and fissured. Diamond shaped, rich green, glossy leaves to 8 cm long, glaucous beneath. Yellow-brown male catkins in early Spring. Moist soil in sun or part shade. 18.0x12.0mtrs. | C & E USA | 1736 | River or Black Birch | |
| Betula nigra 'Summer Cascade' | Smaller, strongly weeping form the trunk a superb silver-brown, peeling to show cinnamon & cream new bark. Small, toothed leaves turn butter-yellow in autumn. Tiny catkins in spring. Needs a retentive or moist, fertile soil in sun or part shade. To: 5.0x6.0m. | Weeping River Birch | |||
| Betula nigra 'Heritage' | A remarkable, medium sized deciduous tree grown for its unique bark, pink-brown, thick and peeling when young, turning dark red, tinged black with age. Dark green, glossy leaves, glaucous beneath turning yellow in autumn. Produces catkins in spring. Damp soil in a sunny site. 15.0x6.0mtrs.\n15x6m. | Arnold Arboretum, Washington | 1968 | River or Black Birch | |
| Betula papyrifera | Upright, open headed, fast growing, large deciduous tree. Smooth, white to grey-brown bark, peeling in paper-like layers. Large oval green leaves turning yellow & orange in autumn. Long male yellow catkins. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | N.America, Greenland, Canada | 1750 | Paper or Canoe Birch | |
| Betula papyrifera 'Belle Vue' | Medium to large, vigorous, deciduous tree with a coarser, more pink-brown rather than white bark of the species. Excellent, long lasting, yellow-brown autumn colour. Selected from the form found in Newfoundland. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. To: 10x8m. | Paperbark Birch | |||
| Betula pendula (AGM) | syn.verrucosa. Graceful, medium-sized, open, airy, tall tree with slender crown and pendulous branch tips. Silver-white peeling bark with rugged cracks at the base. Light, diamond-shaped leaves turning golden-yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x10.0mtrs. | United Kingdom, Europe, N.Asia | Silver Birch | ||
| Betula pendula 'Fastigiata' | An erect form with a stiffer habit than the parent. Forms a narrow, medium sized, deciduous tree with a Silver-white peeling bark. Light, diamond-shaped leaves, turning golden-yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x6.0mtrs. | c 1870 | Upright Silver Birch | ||
| Betula pendula 'Laciniata' (AGM) | syn.'Dalecarlica' Tall, slender, graceful, medium-sized deciduous tree with pretty finely-cut leaves and drooping branch tips & slender crown. Silver-white peeling bark. Leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn. Best grown in sun or part shade; will stand drier conditions than other varieties. 12.0x5.0mtrs. | Found in the wild in Sweden | 1767 | Swedish Birch | |
| Betula pendula 'Long Trunk' | One of the best white barked forms of pendula, reminiscent of B.jacquemontii. The long branches are gently weeping but not so steeply as 'Youngii'. Forms a medium sized deciduous tree with diamond, cut glossy leaves, yellow in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 18.0x8.5mtrs. | Silver Birch | |||
| Betula pendula 'Purpurea' | A slower growing, small to medium sized deciduous birch with purple leaves held on purplish-black branches which have pendulous tips. The colour is more suffused by midsummer. Graceful tree with a slender crown. Any reasonable soil. Colours best in sun. 12.0x5.5mtrs. | c.1872 | Purple Leaf Birch | ||
| Betula pendula 'Silver Grace' | Graceful, semi-weeping smaller deciduous tree with larger, toothed leaves taking on butter-yellow autumn colour. Very showy, pure silvery-white bark develops with time. Retentive yet well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x7.0mtrs | Silver Birch | |||
| Betula pendula 'Tristis' (AGM) | A tall, graceful, medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with slender, weeping, slightly twisted branches forming a symmetrical head. Silvery-white peeling bark. Narrow tree with slender crown. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 20.0x8.0mtrs. | c.1867 | Silver Birch | ||
| Betula pendula 'Youngii' | Graceful, small, weeping deciduous tree developing a mushroom shape. Good silver-white bark and light green, glossy, diamond-shaped leaves turning yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil though growth is restricted on shallow chalk. Sun or light shade. 8.0x7.0mtrs. | Young's Weeping Birch | |||
| Betula platyphylla 'Dakota Pinnacle' | syn.B.mandshurica. Robust, medium-sized deciduous tree with an unusual narrow, pyramidal habit. Bark ultimately changes to creamy-white from orange in the earlier years, finally white. Dark green leaves retained well into autumn. Tolerant of both dry & moist soils in sun or light shade.Ht: to 6m. | NDSU Arboretum, Absaraka. North Dakots | 2006 | Asian White Birch | |
| Betula 'Royal Frost' | Medium sized, narrowly conical, upright deciduous tree with an excellent, pure-white peeling bark, initially cinnamon flushed when first exposed. The leaves emerge a rich burgundy purple, holding well into late summer. Yellow autumn colour. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 16.0x8.5mtrs. | Evergreen Nursery, Sturgeon, Wisconsin | Silver Birch | ||
| Betula sp. ABS P75.280 | Wild collected form from expedition in 1975 - Archibald, Blanchard and Salmon. Regret no further details. | 1975 | Birch | ||
| Betula utilis 'Fascination' | Medium sized, oval headed deciduous tree with a deep orange, satiny peeling bark, which reveals a smooth mahogany brown layer. Oval, tapered, dark-green leaves turn rich yellow in autumn. Long, hanging yellow-brown catkins in spring with the new leaves. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 7.0x5.0mtrs. | Selected by Esveld, Holland | c.1986. | Himalayan Birch | |
| Betula utilis 'Forrest's Blush' | Elegant and unusual, large upright deciduous tree with blush-pink peeling bark exposing patches of copper and white. Tapered, dark-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Retentive, well-drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs. | Himalayas | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula utilis jacquemontii (AGM) | Very attractive, medium-sized, upright, deciduous tree with superb, brilliant-white peeling bark. The leaves are dark-green, turning yellow in autumn. Ascending branches with spreading crown. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. Ht: to 20m | N.India, C & W Nepal | c1880 | Himalayan Birch | |
| Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Snow Queen' | Medium to large, upright, deciduous tree with very showy, pure white bark peeling off in large strips. Glossy, narrow, dark green laeves. retentive yet well drained soil in sun or light shade. To: 15mts. | Himalayan Birch | |||
| Betula utilis pratii Parkwood 1123 | Unusual, upright, medium-size, deciduous tree with showy, flaking, orange-brown bark. Small, fine, glossy-green, toothed leaves turn yellow in autumn. Hanging catkins in spring. Retentive yet drained soil in sun or light shade. To: 6.0x4.0m. | Birch | |||
| Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Inverleith' | Choice selection forming a medium-sized deciduous tree with pure-white peeling bark starting from the base, then to the smaller branches as the plant matures. Shows it's colour even when young. Oval, dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | Inverleith Botanical Garden | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow' (A | One of the smaller forms makong a vase shaped, medium sized deciduous tree with age. has one of best, most dazzling white barks but takes longer, up to 5 years to start showing it's beauty. Large, smooth green, drooping leaves, yellow in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs. | West Hill Nursery | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Trinity College' | Medium sized, slender, upright deciduous tree, smaller than the species. Superb gleaming white bark, even of young plants. Heart shaped, toothed, glossy green, wavy edged leaves, butter yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Fertile well drained soil in sun or light shade. 18.0x10.0mtrs. | Trinity college, Dublin | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula utilis Sch2168 | An excellent medium to large, upright deciduous tree with a good peeling white bark, copper-pink when first exposed. Attractive, larger, heart-shaped, wavy edged leaves, larger than B.pendula, turning yellow in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Collected by Tony Schilling, 18.0x10.0mtrs. | Himalayan collection | Himalayan Birch | ||
| Betula utilis 'Wakehurst Place Chocolate' | Medium to large, upright deciduous tree with a rather unusal, peeling rich chocolate brown bark, looking superb especially in winter, Larger, oval, glossy dark green leaves, yellow-brown in autumn. Yellow-brown male catkins in spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 15.0x8.5mtrs. | Bred at Wakehurst Place, Sussex | Chocolate Birch | ||
| Caragana arborescens 'Walker' | Attractive, very small weeping deciduous tree, not so steeply weeping as 'Pendula' as before grafting it is a prostrate shrub. Pinnate, mid-green leaves with very narrow leaflets and yellow pea-like flowers;- late spring. Succeeds in poor soils & exposed sites. Resents heavy pruning. 1.8x1.6mtrs. | C.'Lorbergii' x C.'Pendula' | Pea Tree | ||
| Carpinus betulus (AGM) | Medium to large deciduous, initially pyramidal, then rounded tree with a grey, fluted bark. Oval,variably toothed mid-green leaves turning yellow & orange in autumn. Yellow male & green female catkins in spring. Green fruit in hop-like bracts. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x20.0mtrs. | UK Native, Europe, Asia Minor | Common Hornbeam | ||
| Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris' | Slow growing, densely branched, compact deciduous tree, initially upright, more spreading with age. Smaller & slower growing than 'Fastigiata'. Smooth, fluted grey bark. Toothed mid-green leaves, yellow & orange in autumn. Green female catkins followed by yellow hop-like fruit. Fertile soil in sun. 10.0x6.0mtrs. | 1891 | Common or European Hornbeam | ||
| Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' (AGM) | syn.'Pyramidalis'. A quite narrow, upright fastigiate tree, forming a dense crown of upward pointing twigs - broadening with maturity. Leaves resemble a beech Grey fluted bark. Clusters of attractive 'hop like' fruit. Thrives on any reasonable soil from wet clay to chalk. 15.0x8.0mtrs. | UK Native, Europe, Asia Minor | c.1883 | Upright Hornbeam | |
| Carpinus betulus 'Frans Fontaine' | Medium-sized, nanrowly fastigiate tree, remaining narrow even with age. The leaves are reminiscent of Beech. Deeply grey fluted bark. Oval, heavily veined leaves, yellow & orange in autumn. Hop-like clusters of seed in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 15.ox6.0mtrs.. | Selected from a street in Eindhoven | European Hornbeam | ||
| Carpinus betulus 'Pendula' | A small, attractive, deciduous tree with a grey, fluted bark & oval, dark green, heavily ribbed leaves, turning yellow & orange in autumn. Forms a mushroom headed tree with very pendulous branches. Hop-like fruits are produced in clusters;- late autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs. | Weeping European Hornbeam | |||
| Carpinus fangiana | Only in cultivation in since the late 1990s, this much is sought after. Upright, medium sized deciduous tree with huge, deeply veined, toothed leaves, bronze when young. Spectacular 30cm long catkins;-late summer. Introduced by Mikinori Ogisu to the UK in 1991 & proving easy to grow. Ht: to 18+m. | S.W China | 1991 | Hornbeam | |
| Carpinus japonica (AGM) | Small, widespreading deciduous tree or large shrub. Oval, leathery, deeply veined, dark-green leaves with good yellow & orange autumn colour. Showy, hanging yellow-green catkins in autumn. Overall the tree looks more like an Alnus. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.5x7.5mtrs. | Japan | 1895 | Hornbeam | |
| Castanea sativa 'Albomarginata' (AGM) | Fast growing, large upright, then spreading deciduous tree with attractive, glossy, oblong, dark-green, cream variegated leaves. Masses of attractive yellow-green catkins;- July, followed by sweet chestnuts in autumn. Best on well drained, light soils, Avoiding shallow chalk. 20.0x15.0mtrs. | Variegated Sweet Chestnut | |||
| Catalpa bignonioides (AGM) | Medium-sized deciduous tree of low, wide-spreading habit. Older plants bear foxglove-like, pyramidal panicles of white flowers with purple markings, late July, followed by bean-like fruit. Large, mid-green, heart-shaped leaves. Fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun out of cold winds. 15.0x15.0mtrs. | Eastern United States | 1726 | Indian Bean Tree, Southern Catalpa | |
| Catalpa bignonioides 'Aurea' (AGM) | Slow growing large shrub or small deciduous tree making a low, wide-spreading crown. Large, heart-shaped, velvety, soft yellow leaves. Pyramidal panicles of white flowers, marked yellow & purple, followed by long beans on mature plants. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | c.1877 | Golden Indian Bean Tree | ||
| Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' | Small bushy deciduous tree or large shrub, often grafted onto a standard to form a small crown. Ideal for the smaller garden. Huge, heart-shaped mid-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. As it rarely flowers it can regularly be coppiced for that tropical look. Fertile well drained soil in sun out of cold winds. 2.0x1.8mtrs. | Selected in France | c.1850. | Catawba, Indian Bean Tree | |
| Catalpa x erubescens 'Purpurea' (AGM) | Magnificent, medium-sized deciduous tree, making a wide spreading crown. Large, velvety, heart-shaped leaves & shoots, dark purple when young, maturing to dark green. Panicles of white flowers, marked yellow and purple;- late summer. Long beans on mature plants. Well drained, fertile soil in sun. 15.0x15.0mtrs. | ovata x bignonioides | c.1886 | Indian Bean Tree | |
| Catalpa speciosa 'Pulverulenta' | Smaller, slow growing, spreading deciduous tree. Large, broadly oval, smooth dark-green leaves completely covered in a fine white fleck. They are distinctly hairy beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Panicles of large white flowers marked yellow & purple;- midsummer. Sheltered, sunny spot. 8.0x8.0m. | Bred in the USA | Shawnee Wood, Bois Chavanon | ||
| Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca' (AGM) | Spectacular, evergreen, blue conifer eventually making a large, specimen tree. Rapid growing, pyramidal when young the long branches eventually become horizontal making a table-top crown. Reasonably drained soil in sun. 4.5x2.0m in 10yrs; ultimately 30m+. | Blue Cedar | |||
| Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' | Medium-size, wide spreading, evergreen conifer of slow growth. Long, drooping branches clothed in spiralling whorls of very fine, intensely silver needles. Attractive, ovate cones blue timged when young. Needs to stand on its own to show it's full glory. Reasonably drained soil in sun. | Weeping Blue Cedar | |||
| Cedrus deodora 'Aurea' (AGM) | Beautiful, large, evergreen specimen tree with drooping shoot tips. Golden-yellow spring foliage turning yellow-green in winter. Wide spreading with age. Prefers a reasonably sheltered site. For large areas only! Reasonably drained soil in sun. | W.Himalaya | c. 1866 | Golden Weeping Cedar | |
| Cedrus libani (AGM) | Spectacular, large, wide spreading, flat topped, evergreen tree when mature. Conical when young with green or grey-green 'needles'. Barrel-like cones to 10cms. Any reasonably drained soil. For very large, open spaces. To: 45m. | Asia Minor, Syria | c.1645 | Cedar of Lebanon | |
| Cercis canadensis 'Lavender Twist' | Small, very slow growing, architectural tree or large shrub with graceful, weeping, spiralling branches. Profusion of pea-like, lavender-blue flowers hug the bare stems in late winter / early spring. Rounded, glossy leaves turn yellow in autumn. Best in a reasonably drained soil in sun. To: 2.0m+. | Judas Tree | |||
| Cercis reniformis 'Texas White' | A stunning, white form with particularly large, pea-like blooms which appear to burst from the bare stems in late winter & early spring. Large, ovate, glossy leaves blunt at the tip. Bushy habit. Requires a free draining soil in sun. Ht: to 4.0m. | Judas Tree | |||
| Cercis siliquastrum (AGM) | Slow-growing, low branching large shrub or deciduous, small rounded tree. The bare branches are studded in clusters of bright purple rose, pea-like flowers in May before the rounded, glaucous leaves open, but only on established plants. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x7.0mtrs | East Mediterranean | 16th C. | 'Judas Tree' | |
| Cercis siliquastrum 'Bodnant' | Small, slow growing, spreading deciduous tree. Dark purple-pink, pea-like flowers held in clusters along the bare stems in late spring before the leaves emerge, on established plants. Kidney-shaped, glaucous, blue-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Deep, fertile, retentive yet drained soil in sun. 10.0x7.5mtrs. | Bodnant Gardens, N.Wales | 1944 | Judas Tree | |
| Cercidiphyllum japonicum (AGM) | Attractive, medium-sized, initially upright then rounded deciduous tree, grown chiefly for its wonderful autumnal tints of pale yellow & smoky pink with a strong burnt sugar scent. Tiny red flowers emerge with the leaves in spring. Deep fertile, neutral or acid soil in sun or part shade. To: 12x6mtrs. | Japan, China | 1881 | Katsura Tree | |
| Cercidiphyllum japonicum pendulum | A rare and unusual small, weeping deciduous tree with long, pendulous branches. Tiny red flowers emerge with the rounded leaves in spring.. Pale yellow to smoky-pink autumnal colour in favourable seasons with a sweet, burnt-sugar scent filling the air. Best in deep, fertile soil in dappled shade. 6.0x8.0mtrs. | May be japonicum x magnificum | Weeping Katsura Tree | ||
| Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs' | (syn.'Red Fox') Attractive medium-sized deciduous tree, grown chiefly for its wonderful autumnal tints of pale yellow & smoky pink with a strong burnt sugar scent. Tiny red flowers emerge with the smaller, rich purple leaves in spring. Deep fertile soil in sun or part shade, out of cold winds. 12m x 6m. | Seedling from Exotenwald, ermany | 1977 | Katsura Tree | |
| Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Strawberry' | Medium-size tree, pyramidal, then rounded deciduous tree. The leaves emerge strawberry-pink and give good autumn colour. Small red flowers on the bare stems in spring. Fallen leaves smell of burnt sugar when crushed. Fertile, humus-rich, retentive, neutral to acid soil in dappled shade. 7.5x6.0mtrs. | Katsura tree | |||
| x Chitalpa tashkentensis | An interesting and unusual hybrid forming a small deciduous tree with alternate, lance-shaped leaves to 20cm.long. Terminal racemes of up to 40 pink to white foxglove flowers with purple & yellow inner markings;- midsummer. Warm, sunny position in well drained soil with a sheltered spot. 7.5x5.0mtrs. | Catalpa bignon. x Chilopsis linearis | 1977 | ||
| Corylus colurna (AGM) | Medium to large, symmetrical, conical deciduous tree. Broadly oval, dark green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Pendant yellow catkins late winter; edible nuts held in deeply fringed husks;- autumn. Striking, corky, spongy, corrugated bark. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x7.0mtrs. | SE Europe, W Asia. | 1582 | Turkish Hazel | |
| Corylus maxima 'Purpurea' (AGM) | syn.'Atropurpurea'. Strong growing, large upright deciduous shrub or small tree. Heart shaped, deeply veined, dark-purple toothed leaves, turning red & gold in autumn. Hanging purple tinged yellow catkins in late winter followed by edible nuts. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | AM1977 | Purple Filbert. | ||
| Corylus 'Te Terra Red' | Vigorous, large upright shrub or small deciduous tree with a widespreading crown with age. Toothed, oval, deeply veined deep purple-red young leaves, becoming more green flushed by summer & red in autumn. Hanging catkins on bare stems followed by red husked fruit. Fertile soil in sun. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Hybrid of colurna. | Hazelnut, Filbert | ||
| Cotoneaster frigidus 'Cornubia' (AGM) | Fast growing, more or less evergreen, small tree often attaining it's final height of 5-6mtrs in just a few years making it ideal for screening. Round headed tree with narrow, leathery, glossy green leaves on purple stems. Pink-white flowers late spring followed by trusses of red fruit. Grows anywhere. 6.0x5.0mtrs. | Cotoneaster | |||
| Cotoneaster 'Hybridus Pendulus' | Attractive semi-evergreen, small tree with the stiffly weeping branches studded with clusters of white flowers in spring, followed by profuse shiny red fruit in autumn. Thin out overcrowded stems in spring. Any reasonably drained sopil in sun or part shade. Ideal for the smaller garden. 2.0 x 1.5m. | dammeri x frigidus or salicifolius. | AM1953 | Weeping Cotoneaster | |
| Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Exburyensis' | Vigorous, spreading, semi-evergreen large shrub or small tree with heads of white flowers, tinged pink in late spring, followed by clusters of apricot-yellow fruit in autumn. Lance-shaped, glossy, mid-green, leathery leaves. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 5.0x4.5mtrs. | Exbury gardens, Hampshire | 1930 | 19th Feb 2008 | |
| Cotoneaster salicifolius 'Rothschildianus' (St | A small, semi-evergreen, quick growing tree with gently arching branches. Clustered heads of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of creamy-yellow fruit in autumn. Shiny, long, bright green leaves. Adapatable to almost any soil in sun or shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Exbury Gardens, Hampshire | 19th Feb 2008 | ||
| Crataegus arnoldiana | A beautiful, small, deciduous tree, forming a rounded crown. Massed clusters of single white flowers in May-June, followed by large, cherry-like, bright-red fruit. Shallowly lobed dark green leaves. Hardy tree for a fertile soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x5.0mtrs. | NE United States | 1901 | Arnold's Hawthorn | |
| Crataegus 'Autumn Glory' | Hardy, small to medium sized, round headed deciduous tree with a spreading habit. An abundance of scented, large, single white flowers early June, followed by large clusters of bold orange fruit in autumn. Lobed glossy leaves, yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x5.0mtrs. | English Hawthorn | |||
| Crataegus crus-galli | Very hardy, spreading, medium-sized deciduous tree bearing rounded heads of white flowers with pink anthers during early summer. Long lasting, rounded, red fruit to 1cm across in autumn. Large, glossy, leathery green leaves, rich crimson in autumn. Curved thorns to 8cm. Any reasonable soil. To: 8x10m. | E & C North America | 1691 | Cockspur Thorn | |
| Crataegus laevigata 'Crimson Cloud' | Small, round headed deciduous tree or large, bushy shrub. An abundance of single, blood red cup-shaped flowers with a striking white eye;- April to May. Thorny stems with glossy, 5-lobed dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 7.0x7.0mtrs. | American selection | AM1828 | May or Midland Hawthorn | |
| Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' (AGM) | syn.'Coccinea Plena'. Hardy & adaptable small, round-headed deciduous tree or large bushy shrub. Clusters of rosette-like, double scarlet flowers in late May to early June. 5-lobed, glossy green leaves, yellow in autumn. Thrives in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs. | Sport of 'Rosea Flore Pleno' | 1858 | May or Midland Hawthorn | |
| Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (AG | Small to medium, round headed deciduous tree or large bushy shrub. 5-lobed, glossy, mid green leaves with good autumn colour. Dense clusters of small, pompom like double mid-pink lowers in April & May followed by small, rather sparse, oval red fruit. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x5.5mtrs. | May or English Hawthorn | |||
| Crataegus x lavalleei 'Carrierei'(AGM) | (stipulacea x crus-galli) Medium sized, spreading, very thorny, semi-evergreen tree, forming a dense head. Long, oval, toothed dark-green leaves, turning red in autumn. Many flowered heads of large white flowers during early summer. Long lasting, oval,orange red, late ripening fruit. Sun or part shade. 7.0x10.0mtrs. | Garden Origin | c.1870 | Hawthorn | |
| Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora' | syn 'Praecox'. Rarely seen native form, found growing around Somerset. Small to medium, deciduous tree with diamond shaped, deeply lobed, glossy green leaves, often returning to leaf in mild winters. Clusters of white flowers late winter & spring followed by red berries. Easy in sun or shade. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | UK native | c.1770 | Glastonbury Thorn | |
| Crataegus monogyna 'Stricta' | Selected form of our native hawthorn with tightly ascending branches, forming a narrow column. Clusters of heavily scented white flowers in May followed by bunches of red fruit in autumn, much loved by birds. Very hardy small tree for any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x4.0mtrs. | UK native | Hawthorn, May, Quickthorn | ||
| Crataegus pedicellata | A small, wide spreading, very hardy tree with thorny branches. Heads of fragrnt white flowers in spring followed by large bunches of scarlet fruit in autumn when the leaves often have good colour. Reasonably drained soil. | NE North America | 1683 | Scarlet Haw | |
| Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (AGM) | syn.x prunifolia. An excellent, small, compact, broad-headed deciduous tree with polished, oval leaves with excellent autumn colour. Clusters of white flowers in June followed by bunches of large, persistent, showy orange-red fruit. Very hardy in any reasonably drained soil in sun or shade. 8.0x9.0mtrs. | Eastern USA | c.1797 | Hawthorn | |
| Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens' | Improved form of 'Prunifolia' forming a medium sized, round headed deciduous tree. Oval, glossy, deep green leaves, turning fiery red & orange in autumn. Dense, rounded heads of white flowers with pink anthers followed by profuse large bright red fruit. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs. | Hawthorn | |||
| Crataegus phaenopyrum | syn.cordata. Striking, round headed deciduous tree distinguished by its maple-like, glossy green leaves, giving good autumn colour. Heads of fragrant white flowers in spring followed by a profusion of small, dark crimson fruits. Fertile, reasonably drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | SE United States | 1738 | Washinton Thorn | |
| Crataegus succulenta 'Jubilee' | A form of the most widespread N. American species with thick, textured, glossy green leaves with superb autumn colour. Flattened heads of white flowers in May followed by rose-hip like, large, fleshy, red fruit. Strong spines. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 4x3m. | Hawthorn | |||
| Crataegus wattiana | syn.altaica. Rarely seen, small deciduous tree bearing corymbs of white flowers to 7cm across in spring, followed by clusters of rounded, yellow-orange, juicy fruit. pairs of large, sharply toothed, lobed leaves, rusty gold in autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs. | Central Asia | Hawthorn | ||
| Cytisus battandieri (AGM) | A tall shrub or small, bushy evergreen tree often used as a wall plant. Laburnum-like, silky,silvery-grey, downy leaves offset the clusters of pineapple-like & scented, bright yellow flowers held on the tips of the shoots;- June & July. Reliably hardy in a sheltered, well drained site in sun. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Morocco | c.1922 | Moroccan Broom | |
| Davidia involucrata (AGM) | Beautiful & unusual medium-sized, deciduous tree draped with pairs of large, white, handkerchief-like white bracts resembling handkerchiefs - early summer but only on mature trees. Conical habit, more domed with age. Lime-like, glossy, pale green leaves. Winter hardy thriving in any good, fertile soil. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | C & W China | 1904 | Pocket Handkerchief or Ghost Tree | |
| Eucalyptus camphora | Small to medium size, evergreen tree the heart-shaped, camphor scented, silver-blue leaves becoming elliptic with age. Grey-brown, almost black peeling bark. Clusters of scented, white flowers. Tolerates heavy clay, limey soils and periods of waterlogging. To: 7.0x5.0m. | New South Wales, Australia | Mountain Swamp Gum | ||
| Eucalyptus gunnii (AGM) | Fast growing evergreen, medium sized upright tree. The young leaves are silvery-blue & rounded, the mature ones more green & elliptical. Umbels of creamy-white flowers;- midsummer. Silver-grey bark. One of the hardiest varieties for any reasonable soil, protected from cold winds in sun. 18.0x12.0mtrs. | Tasmania | c.1853 | Cider Gum | |
| Eucalyptus nicholii | Slower growing, medium-sized, rather gnarled tree with rough, fibrous, yellow-brown bark. Crowded clusters of very narrow, willow-like, grey-green leaves with a strong peppermint scent. Simple umbels of creamy flowers;- autumn. Retentive soil in sun. Excellent when coppiced. 14.0x8.0mtrs. | Queensland, New South Wales | Narrow Leaved Black Peppermint | ||
| Eucalyptus pauciflora | A small, high mountain tree, one of the hardiest species. Medium sized, dense, spreading evergreen tree. Long grey-green, lustrous blue-green, elliptic leaves on yellow & red twigs. Attractive white & grey patchwork bark, when peeling. Creamy-white flowers;- early summer. Sunny spot. 15.0x9.5mtrs. | Southeastern Australia | 1880 | Cabbage or Weeping Gum | |
| Eucalyptus perriniana | Attractive rather open, small evergreen tree with white stems with darker blotches. Juvenile leaves rounded and silver becoming glaucous & elongated with age. Flaking off-white, grey & green bark. Small umbels of white flowers;- summer. Requires sheltered, sunny position in retentive soil. 8.0x5.5mtrs. | Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania | 1819 | Spinning Gum | |
| Fagus sylvatica (AGM) | Very large, broad headed deciduous tree, often retaining their leaves through winter. Smooth, grey bark. Elliptic, wavy margined, silky haired pale-green leaves in spring, glossy & dark by summer, yellow in autumn, turning rusty brown. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. To: 25x15mtrs. | UK Native, east to the Caucasus. | Common Beech | ||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' | Rare, incredibly slow growing, small, deciduous tree with long, slightly arching shoots clothed in drooping, willow-like, narrow, rich plum-purple leaves. Good autumn colour. Probably to 2x2mts in 15 years! Free draing soil in sun. Could look good overhanging a small pond. | Willow Leaved Beech | |||
| Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea Group | Large, broadly domed deciduous tree with dark purple leaves, lighter & silky haired in spring, turning rich copper in autumn & usually persisting well into winter. Being shallow rooting, needs a well drained soil in a sunny spot which brings out the best colouration. 18.0x12.0mtrs. Can be variable in colour. | Purple Common Beech, Copper Beech | |||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Black Swan' | Small, spreading, weeping deciduous tree with widely weeping slender branches cascading to the ground. One of the darkest purple forms, emerging lighter in spring & silky haired. Excellent autumn colour with the leaves held well into winter. An improvement on 'Purple Fountain'. Well drained, sunny spot. To:3.0x4.0m. | c.1960 | Common Beech | ||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck' (AGM) | syn.'Fastigiata'. Slender, upright, columnar deciduous tree, initially flame shaped, broadening with age. . Green, wavy margined leaves emerge silky-hairy, turning coppery-gold in autumn & persisting well into winter. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 20.0x7.0mtrs. | Dawyck in Scotland | pre 1850 | Dawyck Beech | |
| Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' (AGM) | Large, narrowly upright, deciduous tree with upswept branches forming a vertical column. Deeply veined, rich plum-purple leaves, silky haired on the new growth, take on spectacular autumn colour, persisting well into winter. Retentive, well drained soil in sun for the best colour. 20.0x5.0mtrs. | Dawyck Gardens, Scotland | 1850 | Purple Beech | |
| Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Gold' (AGM) | A narrow, dense, columnar deciduous tree with upswept barnches. The new leaves are bright gold & silky haired in spring, pale yellow in summer & turning coppery-gold in autumn, persisting well into winter. Keeps it's narrow shape even when old. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. To:18x6mtrs. | F.'Dawyck' x F.'Zlatia' seedling? | 1969 | Golden Beech | |
| Fagus sylvatica heterophylla 'Asplenifolia' ( | Large, round headed, spreading deciduous tree. The leaves are very finely cut into slender lobes, deeply toothed & cut, often to the vein. They are pale green & silky in spring, maturing dark green with excellent autumn, persistent rusty-brown colour. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 20.0x14.0mtrs. | c.1804 | Fern Leaved Beech | ||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Pendula' (AGM) | A spectacular, medium sized weeping tree with very long spreading & weeping branches cascading to the ground. They are clothed in fresh green, silky leaves in spring, turning rich copper in autumn, persisting well into winter. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. Graceful & spectacular. To:9x9mtrs. | c.1836 | Weeping Beech | ||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' (AGM) | A seedling of 'Purpurea Pendula' forming a small, weeping deciduous tree with the long, weeping branches clothed in rich dark-purple leaves, silky haired when young; good autumn colour & persisting well into winter. Retentive, well drained soil in a sunny site. To:6m x4m. | c1865 | Weeping Purple Common Beech | ||
| Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Gold' | Large, round-headed deciduous tree with long, deeply-lobed, finely cut, delicate fern-like leaves, yellow when young, paler yellow-green by late summer. Good persistent autumn colour. Very vigorous for a yellow leaved form. Retentive, well drained soil, colouring best in sun. 18.0x12.0mtrs. | 'Rohanii' x 'Zlatia' | 1970 | Rohan's Beech | |
| Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor' | syn.'Roseomarginata' Large, rather striking, round headed deciduous tree. Oval, deep purple-brown leaves irregularly edged & striped pink & white. They emerge in spring silky haired. Excellent & persistent autumn colour. Good crops of nuts. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 16.0x9.0mtrs. | c.1888 | Beech 'Tricolor' | ||
| Fraxinus americana 'Autumn Purple' | Medium to large, broadly conical deciduous tree. The long, pinnate, dark green glossy leaves turn red & red-purple in autumn. Clusters of small inconspicuous flowers, both male & female clones required for seed. Any reasonable, retentive soil in sun or part shade. To:18x10mtrs. | Eastern North America | White Ash | ||
| Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea' (AGM) | A large, vigorous, round headed deciduous tree with golden-yellow young shoots & branches, striking in winter with the black buds. The pinnate spring leaves are flushed yellow with clear yellow autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in full sun. To:25x18mtrs. | c.1873 | Common Ash | ||
| Fraxinus excelsior 'Jaspidea Pendula' | Small, wide spreading deciduous tree with the branches tumbling to the ground. They are bright golden-yellow, most noticeable in winter with black buds. Large, pinnate, dark-green leaves turning yellow in autumn. Excellent small tree for restricted spaces. Fertile soil in sun. 5.0x6.0mtrs. | Weeping Yellow Stemmed Ash | |||
| Fraxinus excelsior 'Pendula' (AGM) | Wide spreading, umbrella-like, fast growing, medium-sized deciduous tree with branches weeping to the ground. Conspicuous black buds in winter. Pinnate mid green with oval leaflets, yellow in autumn. Hardy and adaptable to most retentive soil. Any reasonable soil in sun or shade. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Weeping Ash | |||
| Fraxinus ornus (AGM) | Medium-sized, round-headed deciduous tree. Abundant panicles of creamy-white, fragrant flowers in late spring & early summer. Pinnate, dark-green leaves turn red & purple in autumn. Fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun. 15.0x15.0mtrs. | S Europe, SW Asia | pre 1700 | Manna or Flowering Ash | |
| Fraxinus ornus 'Obelisk' | Small, compact, narrow headed deciduous tree with large pinnate leaves with dark green, rounded leaflets, turning rich purple & red in autumn. Showy, pyramidal panicles of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in late spring & early summer. Tolerates drier conditions than most ashes but likes sun. 4.5x2.5mtrs. | Manna Ash | |||
| Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Variegata' | Fast-growing, medium-sized, domed, spreading deciduous tree. Large, pinnate, silver-grey leaves with tapered leaflets, margined and mottled creamy-white, turning yellow in autumn. Downy shoots have brown buds through winter. Fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun. To:15x15mtrs. | North America | Green or Red Ash | ||
| Ginkgo biloba (AGM) | Sole survivor of trees growing 160 million years ago, now extinct in the world. Initially columnar tree, spreading with age. Deeply furrowed, dull grey bark. Fan shaped, pale green leaves turning butter yellow in autumn. Hanging cylindrical catkins in autumn. Any reasonable soil in sun. 30.0x8.0mtrs. | Introduced to England 1754 | Maidenhair Tree | ||
| Ginkgo biloba 'Autumn Gold' | Pyramidal, deciduous conifer, becoming broader with age. Unusual, fan shaped, plae green leaves taking on wonderful, rich golden-yellow autumn tints. This male form does not produce cones but has long, hanging catkins. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 20.0x8.0mtrs. | c.1955 | Maidenhair tree | ||
| Ginkgo biloba 'Fastigiata' | (male form) A very slow growing, narrowly upright, deciduous tree a relic from millions of years past. Unusual fan-shaped, soft greenish-blue leaves turning rich yellow in autumn. Leaves have strong odour if crushed. Any well drained soil in sun or part shade. Good for the smaller garden. To: 3x1m. | Maidenhair Tree | |||
| Ginkgo biloba 'Princeton Sentry' | More narrowly upright than the species, with erectly held, upswept branches forming a pyramidal crown. Fan-shaped, pale green, undivided leaves turn a fantastic golden-yellow in autumn. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. To: 6x4m. | Maidenhair Tree | |||
| Ginkgo biloba 'Saratoga' | (Male) A handsome, broadly pyramidal form with a central leader. The unusual fan-shaped leaves turn a rich golden yellow in autumn.Leaves aromatic when crushed. A hardy, smallish, deciduous tree for any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. New introduction 2010. | Saratoga Hort. Foundation, California. | Maidenhair Tree | ||
| Gleditsia triacanthos 'Emerald Cascade' | An elegant, weeping, medium sized, spreading deciduous tree with frond-like, pinnate, emerald-green leaves, turning butter-yellow in autumn. Insignificant, greenish flowers followed by long, glossy. twisted brown seed pods. Fertile, well drained soil in sun, out of cold winds. 20.0x15.0mtrs. | Honey Locust | |||
| Gleditsia triacanthos inermis 'Spectrum' | An impoved form 'Sunburst'. Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree forming a conical shape with age. Thornless branches with the new leaves initially burnished gold, becoming soft green by summer. Insignificant flowers but rarely fruits. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 10.0x8.5mtrs. | Honey Locust | |||
| Gleditsia triacanthos 'Rubylace' | Small to medium-sized, spreading deciduous tree with graceful, dainty, fern-like, late opening, dark bronze-red pinnateleaves, maturing to bronze-green. Insignificant flowers followed by long, twisted brown polished seed pods. Slow growing. Fertile, well drained soil in full sun. 6.5x6.0mtrs. | C & E United States | c. 1961 | Honey Locust | |
| Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' (AGM) | Medium-sized, spreading deciduous tree much like Robinia but with thornless stems. The new, finely pinnate leaves are initially vivid golden-yellow which contrast with the fresh green older leaves. Insignificant flowers but rarely fruits. Fertile,well drained soil in sun. \n12.0x10.0mtrs. | C & E United States | c.1953 | Honey Locust | |
| Halesia monticola | Vigorous, conical, deciduous tree the branches clothed in hanging clusters of bell-shaped, snow-white flowers in late spring with the new emerging leaves. Unusual, four winged fruit. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Rich, well drained, not chalky soil in part shade. Ht: to 10m. | Mts. of SE USA | c.1897 | Mountain Snowdrop Tree | |
| Juglans nigra (AGM) | A large, noble, fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with deeply furrowed bark, Large, pinnate, 60cm aromatic leaves with glossy leaflets. Large, rounded walnuts produced in pairs in autumn, but only on reasonably mature plants.Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 30.0x20.0mtrs. | Eastern & Central USA | c.1686 | Black Walnut | |
| Juglans regia (AGM) | Imposing, round headed, large deciduous tree, long cultivated in this country. 30cm, aromatic pinnate leaves are bronze purple when young, maturing to a glossy mid-green. Walnuts produced after 12-15 years in pairs in autumn. Deeply rooted so best in deep, well drained rich soil in sun. 30.0x15.0mtrs. | SE Europe, China, Himalaya | Common Walnut | ||
| Juglans regia 'Franquette' | Impressive, large, stately tree deciduous tree with a wide spreading crown & large pinnate leaves. They emerge with a reddish bronze flush, glossy when mature, turning yellow in autumn. Late into leaf & flower. Large elliptical nuts of good flavour when reasonably young. Well drained sun. 25.0x12.0mtrs. | Common Walnut | |||
| Juglans regia 'Proslavski' | A newly introduced Bulgarian variety bearing good crops of large nuts of good quality; late summer/autumn. Vigorous, eventually large, stately, blight resistant tree. | Walnut | |||
| Koelreuteria paniculata (AGM) | Medium-size, broad headed, spreading deciduous tree. Ash-like, pinnate leaves emerge pink-red, mid green by summer, turning yellow in autumn. Large pyramidal panicles of small, yellow flowers midsummer followed by bladder-like fruits. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:10x10mtrs. | China | 1763 | Golden rain Tree, Pride of India | |
| Koelreuteria paniculata 'Coral Sun' | Small, very slow growing, deciduous tree with whorls of delicately cut, finely pinnate leaves emerging in spring a bright coral-pink then turning more yellow with a pink tinge in summer. Large panicles of small yellow flowers followed by bladder like fruit. 5m. | Pride of India | |||
| Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata' | A rare, slow-growing deciduous tree making a very narrow column. Ash-like, pinnate, mid-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Pyramidal panicles of small yellow flowers in summer followed by inflated, bladder like, bronze-pink fruits. Does best in hot, dry summers. Fertile, well drained soil. To 8x1m. | 1888 | China Tree | ||
| + Laburnocytisus 'Adamii' | Laburnum anagyroides x Chamaecytisus purpureus. A remarkable small, spreading deciduous tree, internmediate between the two parents. Some of the pea-like flowers are yellow, others purple & most somewhere between, variable from year to year;- early summer. Well drained sunny spot. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | Paris Nursery | 1825 | ||
| Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii' (AGM) | (alpinum x anagyroides) Small, spreading deciduous tree with dark green, pinnate leaves on hairy young shoots. Long, hanging panicles of golden-yellow flowers are freely produced in early summer followed by black seed pods. ALL PARTS POISONOUS. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:6x6mtrs. | L. alpinum x L. anagyroides | Golden Rain | ||
| Liquidambar acalycina | Medium to large, fast growing deciduous tree. Large, 3-lobed, maple-like leaves are red tinted in spring, turning mid-green through summer & finally a vibrant burgundy in autumn, persisting well into winter. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. Tolerates chalk but little autumn colour in such soils. 20.015.0mtrs. | China | 1980s | Sweet Gum | |
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Andrew Hewson' | Small, slow growing, pyramidal deciduous tree of exact pyramidal habit. Palmate, seven lobed mid-green leaves with a creamy-yellow edge, turning rich burgundy red in autumn but still keeping the variegation. Inconspicuous flowers. Fertile soil in full sun, colouring best if acid. 6.0x5.0mtrs. | Scarlet or Red Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Aurora' | Smaller, slow growing, broadly conical deciduous tree, ideal for the smaller garden. The 5-7 lobed, maple like leaves emerge with a coppery-red flush, mid green by summer with a softer more coppery orange & soft red autumn colour. fertile, rich soil, colouring in sun. Little colour on chalky soil. 6.0x4.5mtrs. | Sweet Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' (AGM | Large, broadly conical deciduous tree with corky, winged new shoots. Maple like, seven lobed shining green leaves turn a magnificent rich, black & crimson red over a very long period. Distinct very smooth bark. Fertile, moist but drained soil in sun. Little colour on shallow chalk. 20,0x10,0mtrs. | Eastern United States | Sweet Gum | ||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Silver King' | (syn. 'Variegata') Medium to large, broadly conical deciduous tree with maple-like, 5-lobed, moss-green leaves attractively margined cream, turning a beautiful soft rosy-pink in autumn. Moist, rich, well drained soil, colouring best in sun. Lime-tolerant if given a good depth of soil. To:14.0x8.5mtrs. | Sweet Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' | Very slow growing, very narrowly upright, columnar deciduous tree, never more than 1.5mtrs wide even on the most mature trees. Slightly smaller, palmate, dark glossy green leaves, initially turning yellow in autumn & finally reddish-purple. Fertile, well drained acid or neutral soil in sun. 10.0x1.0mtrs. | Fastigiate Sweet Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Stared' | Medium sized, upright, stiffly vase shaped deciduous tree with palmate, deeply cut, seven lobed leaves emerging with a red flush, glossy & mid-green by midsummer, turning a rich reddish-purple in autumn. The leaves are divided into very narrow segments with broad teeth. Best in acid soil in sun. 15.0x9.0mtrs | Sweet or Red Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Variegata' | (syn. 'Aurea') A beautiful, large, broadly conical deciduous tree. Maple-like, deeply 5-7 lobed, shiny green leaves striped & mottled yellow with a rosy-pink flush on the new growth. Rich red, yellow and purple autumn colours. Corky bark as the plant ages. Rich soil, colouring best if acid. To:12.0x8.0mtrs. | Sweet Gum | |||
| Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon' | (AGM) Large, broadly conical deciduous tree. Long, narrow, maple-like, glossy green leaves with long lobes, turning to a magnificent purple then orange in autumn. Bark takes on a corky appearance with age. The only form which fruits in the UK. Fertile, moist soil, colouring best if acid in sun. To:18x10mtrs. | Eastern United States | Sweet Gum | ||
| Liriodendron tulipifera (AGM) | Large, broadly columnar, fast growing deciduous tree with distinctive, unusual, squarish leaves, turning butter-yellow in autumn. Unique, tulip-shaped, yellow green flowers, banded orange at the base, held on older trees during midsummer. Fertile, preferably neutral soil in sun or part shade. To:30x15mtrs. | Eastern North America | 1680 | Tulip Tree | |
| Liriodendron tulip. 'Aureomarginatum' | Medium to large, broadly columnar, then conical, deciduous tree with unique, almost square, four lobed leaves with a broad, golden-yellow margin, turning greenish-yellow by late summer. Tulip-like, green yellow flowers with an orange band;- midsummer. \nFertile, well drained soil in sun. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | c.1903 | Variegated Tulip Tree | ||
| Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum' | AGM (syn. 'Arnold Pyramidale') Magnificent, stately, erect \ndeciduous tree of broadly-columnar habit with upswept branches. Unusual squares leaves turn butter-yellow in autumn. Tulip-like, green-yellow, orange banded flowers, midsummer on mature \nplants. Any reasonably fertile soil in sun. To:20.0x8.0m.\n\n\nAll types of fertile soil. Stately tree | Upright Tulip Tree | |||
| Magnolia grandiflora | Statuesque, large, evergreen shrub or small tree with large, elliptic, leathery, glossy green leaves rust felted beneath. Huge, highly fragrant, goblet-shaped, creamy-white flowers on mature plants during summer. Rich, not too chalky soil in sun sheltered from cold winds. To: 6.0x4.0m. | Magnolia | |||
| Magnolia grandiflora 'Exmouth' | Dense, broadly conical, evergreen tree bearing large, fragrant, cup-shaped, creamy-white flowers to 20cm across; late summer into autumn. Large, glossy, light green, ovate leaves. Best grown as a wall shrubwith humus-rich soil in a sunny site sheltered from cold winds - Lime tolerant given a good depth of soil. | Magnolia | |||
| Malus x adstringens 'Simcoe' | Small, round headed, strong growing deciduous tree with the young growth heavily tinted copper. An abundance of fairly large, light purple-pink flowers; May. Purple-red fruit are persistent in autumn. Does best in hot summers. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs. | baccata x niedzwetzkyana | c.1920 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus x atrosanguinea 'Gorgeous' | A small, decorative, round headed deciduous tree of dense habit. Masses of scented, single white flowers in spring from pink buds. Large, rounded, red-orange glossy fruit in autumn, persisting well after the leaves have fallen. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x4.5mtrs. | halliana x sieboldiana | c.1925 | Flowering Crab Apple | |
| Malus brevipes 'Wedding Bouquet' | Small to medium size tree bearing a profusion of good size, snow white flowers from pink buds; May. Clusters of persistent red fruit from early autumn often to beyond Christmas. Long, tapering, glossy green leaves with attractive autumn tints. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. | Flowering Crab Apple | |||
| Malus coronaria dasycalyx 'Charlottae' | syn. 'Flore Pleno'. Wide-spreading, small deciduous tree bearing clusters of very large, semi-double, violet-scented shell-pink flowers;- May & June. Large, shallowly lobned dark-green leaves with rich red autumn colour. Large green fruit are profuse after hot summers. Well soil in sun. 9.0x8.0mtrs. | Eastern North America | 1902 | Wild Sweet Crab Apple | |
| Malus 'Evereste' (AGM) | A small, deciduous, conical tree. Oval, dark-green leaves, sometimes lobed. Large white flowers, from red buds in profusion;- late spring followed by an abundance of medium-sized orange-yellow fruit, often with red striping. Any reasonable soil but prefers a sunny position. 7.0x6.0mtrs. | c.1980 | Flowering Crab | ||
| Malus florentina 'Rosemoor' | Selected form of this small, rounded headed, compact deciduous tree with hawthorn like, lobed, mid-green leaves, turning rich yellow in autumn. Small clusters of cup-shaped white flowers in late spring followed by small yellow fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x3.5mtrs. | Italy, Montenegro, N.Greece | Flowering Crab Apple | ||
| Malus 'Harry Baker' | Small, slow growing, round headed deciduous tree with narrowly oval, semi-glossy, dark green leaves, A profusion of cup-shaped dark-pink flowers from crimson buds in April, followed by persistent, ruby-red fruits, ideal for crab apple jelly. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x4.0mtrs. | Ornamental Crab | |||
| Malus 'Hyde Hall Spire' | Small, narrowly upright, compact, slow growing deciduous tree. The upswept branches are smothered in a profusion of pure white flowers, emerging from pale-pink buds in late spring, followed by large green fruit, ripening yellow. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x2.0mtrs. | From the National Collection | Crab Apple | ||
| Malus 'Indian Magic' | Larger, more open and spreading form the showy, red winter buds opening to very large, bright pink flowers in spring. Massed with bunches of marble sized red maturing to vibrant orange fruit which persist well into winter. Excellent scab & canker resistance. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. | Crab Apple | |||
| Malus 'John Downie' (AGM) | Small to medium, upright deciduous tree, broadly conical when mature. Large, oval bright green leaves. A profusion of white flowers from pale-pink buds; late spring. Good sized, oval, orange red fruit are excellent for Crab Apple jelly. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs. | Garden origin | 1875 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus x moerlandsii 'Liset' | Small, round headed deciduous tree with oval, often lobed, bronze-green leaves, initially emerging dark reddish-purple in spring. Single, dark purple-pink flowers opening from darkest red buds;- late spring. Good sized, cherry-like, dark purple-red fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 6.0x6.0mtrs. | 'Lemoinei‘ x sieboldii | pre 1935 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus x moerlandsii 'Profusion' | Medium size, broad headed, deciduous tree. The leaves emerge a rich purple-red, more bronze-green throughout summer. Single, dark purple-pink flowers in profusion during late spring, followed cherry-like, ox-blood red fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | 'Lemoinei‘ x sieboldii | c.1938 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus x purpurea 'Neville Copeman' | Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree. Large, oval, dark green leaves emerging purple-red in spring. Clusters of dark purple-pink flowers in late spring followed by large, orange-red to crimson fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 9.0x9.0mtrs. | AM1953 | Flowering Crab | ||
| Malus x robusta 'Red Sentinel' (AGM) | Small, broadly upright, deciduous tree with oval, dark green leaves. A profusion of large white flowers in late spring followed by very long lasting, large, glossy rich red fruit. One of the best fruiters. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Excellent disease resistance. 7.0x7.0mtrs. | AM1959 | Flowering Crab | ||
| Malus 'Royalty' | Oval, spreading, medium sized deciduous tree with oval, dark purple-red leaves, retainingbtheir colour well through summer. Clusters of single, rich crimson-purple flowers; mid to late spring. Small dark red, almost black fruit in autumn. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs. | Raised in Canada | 1953 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus 'Rudolph' | Small deciduous tree of upright habit. Oval, glossy, dark-green leaves, reddish purple when young. Large, deep rose-red flowers from deep red buds;- late spring. Orange-red oblong fruit persists well into the winter. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 7.0x4.0mtrs. | Raised in Canada | 1954 | Flowering Crab Apple | |
| Malus x scheideckeri 'Red Jade' | Small weeping tree with the branches cascading to the ground. The branches are festooned in white & pink flowers from cherry-red buds;- early May. Cherry-sized red fruits persist well into late autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x6.0mtrs. | Seedling of 'Excellenz Thiel' | 1935 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus transitoria (AGM) | Elegant, spreading, medium sized deciduous tree. Small, maple like, three lobed bright green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Profuse clusters of small white flowers from pink buds; late Spring, followed by small, pea-like, yellow fruit on red stalks. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs. | NW China | 1911 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus transitoria 'Thornhayes Tansy' | Small, spreading deciduous tree with three lobed, glossy, bright-green leaves, softly downy on the new growth, turning yellow in autumn. They look remarkably like a tansy. Profuse, open heads of white flowers in late spring. Small yellow autumn fruit. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x4.0mtrs. | Thornhayes Nursery | Crab Apple | ||
| Malus trilobata | Narrowly upright, conical deciduous tree with maple like, deeply 3-lobed, toothed leaves, attractively red-purple tinted in autumn. Upswept branches bear clusters of large white flowers;- late spring followed by red flushed green fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 15.0x7.0mtrs. | Greece, Syria, Lebanon | 1877 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus trilobata 'Guardsman' | Medium sized, upright, pyramidal deciduous tree with glossy, three lobed, maple like bright green leaves, turning rich red, gold & purple in autumn. Loose heads of white flowers in early summer followed by large, profuse bright red fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 15.0x7.0mtrs. | W.Asia, Greece, Israel, Lebanon | Trilobed Crab Apple | ||
| Malus tschonoskii (AGM) | Strong growing deciduous, upright, conical tree. Broadly oval, glossy green leaves taking on fiery autumn colour, felted on the new growth. Clusters of white tinged pink flowers;- late Summer. Rather sparse yellow green fruit, flushed red. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 12.0x7.0mtrs. | Japan | 1897 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus 'Van Eseltine' | Small, narrowly upright, deciduous tree with large, oval, glossy green leaves. Clusters of double mid-pink flowers;- mid Spring, followed yellow fruit with a strong red flush which although attractive tend to be short lived. Ideal for the smaller garden. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | arnoldiana x spectabilis | c.1930 | Flowering Crab | |
| Malus 'White Star' | Small, vigorous, strong growing, round headed deciduous tree. Oval, dark-green leaves turning russet & yellow in autumn. A profusion of white star-shaped flowers from blush-pink buds in late spring. Large, persistent golden crab apples, often until christmas. Fertile soil in sun. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Crab Apple | |||
| Malus x zumi 'Golden Hornet' (AGM) | Small to medium, round headed deciduous tree with oval, sharply toothed, large, bright green leaves. Clusters of pure-white flowers from pink buds;- late spring, followed by persistent & profuse, golden yellow fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs. | Seedling of x zumi 'Calocarpa' | pre 1949 | Flowering Crab | |
| Metasequoia glytostroboides (AGM) | Massive, deciduous conifer capable of maturing to 60m with a lower trunk in excess of 1.5m.. Fronds of flattened, bright fresh green leaves turn rich red-brown in autumn. Globular cones to 5cms long in hot summers. The trunk is deeply fissured. Many fossilised remains of the Genus have been found. Retentive, fertile soil. | Sichuan-Hubei region of China. | Dawn Redwood | ||
| Metasequioa glytostroboides 'Gold Rush' | Striking new cultivar with bright gold, feathery, deciduous foliage. Seems to grow well in full sun but may benefit from partial shade. Fertile soil in a moist, open position - water regularly. Growth c. 30cms per year - ultimately a large tree. | ||||
| Morus alba 'Laciniata' | Small to medium sized, rather rugged deciduous tree with large, 15cm heart-shaped leaves, deeply divided into three, long, narrow pointed lobes, turning butter yellow in autumn. Insipid white fruit which age red are edible, but are not the best. Plant out of cold winds in well drained soil in sun. 7.0x6.0mtrs. | Cut Leaf White Mulberry | |||
| Morus nigra 'Wellington' | (Female) An American cultivar of stronger, more upright habit. Heavy crops of slender, cylinrical, rich red-pruple fruit on mature plants over a long period in summer. Attractive yellow autumn colour. Sheltered, reasonably drained soil in sun. (May be the old cultivar 'New American' also known as 'Downing') To: 7x7m. | Geneva, USA | Black Mulberry | ||
| Nothofagus antarctica | Medium-sized, fast growing, broadly conical deciduous tree tree with small rounded to heart shaped, glossy dark green leaves with a crinkled margin. Yellow in autumn. The trunk and main branches are often curiously twisted. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. Not shallow chalk. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Chile | 1830 | Antarctic Beech, Nirre | |
| Nothofagus dombeyi | Columnar to conical, evergreen, medium to large tree. Spreading shoots with pendulous tips & lance shaped, finely toothed, dark-green leaves, turning yellow green by autumn. Insignifcant flowers. Can be deciduous in cold UK winters. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. Dislikes shallow chalk. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | Chile & Argentina | 1916 | Southern Beech | |
| Nyssa sylvatica (AGM) | Slow growing, broadly conical to columnar deciduous, medium sized tree with drooping lower branches. Glossy, dark-green leaves are downy beneath with magnificent autumn colour of rich scarlet, orange & yellow. Inconspicuous flowers. Fertile, well drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. To:20x10m. | S Canada, E USA, C Mexico | 1750 | Tupelo, Black Gum, Sour Gum | |
| Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades' | Medium to large deciduous tree with stiffly weeping, long pendulous branches. The oval, matt green leaves emerge with a red flush, turning wonderful red & orange bonfire colours in autumn & winter. Insignificant flowers. Fertile, moist, well drained, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. To:15x10mtrs. | Yamina Rare Plants, Australia | Weeping Black Gum. Pepperidge. | ||
| Olea europaea | Slow growing, oval headed, rather gnarled more or less evergreen tree, only suitable for the most sheltered of spots. Lance shaped, leathery grey green leaves, silver beneath. Tiny, fragrant creamy white flowers, only in the best of summers. On the borderlines of hardiness thus requires a warm, very sheltered garden in a sunny spot. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Cultivated for Centuries | Common or Edible Olive | ||
| Olea europea 'Fastigiata' | Slow growing, small, evergreen tree of upright habit. Densley packed, twiggy branches with small, darker green leaves, grey beneath.. Yellow-green flowers followed by fruit in favourable summers. On the borderlines of hardines so requires a sheltered, free draining site in full sun. To: 3.0x1.0m. | Fastigiate Olive | |||
| Olea europea 'Hojiblanca' | (Female form) A form of the Spanish olive with evergreen, narrow, silvery leaves. May fruit in favourable summers. On the borderlines of hardines so requires a sheltered, free draining site in full sun. To: 4.0x4.0m. | Olive | |||
| Ostrya carpinifolia | Large, broadly conical deciduous tree with lustrous, oval, dark green leaves on hairy shoots. Rich yellow autumn colour. Hanging yellow male catkins in autumn followed by hop like, white fruit clusters in spring, turning brown & persisting into autumn. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x20.0mtrs. | S. Europe, W. Asia | 1724 | Hop Hornbeam | |
| Parrotia persica (AGM) | Small, spreading, short trunked deciduous tree with dense branches in the crown. Peeling grey & fawn bark on mature plants. Oval, rich green, glossy leaves turning vivid orange & red in autumn. Tiny, spider like, spherical red clusters of flowers in late winter. Colours best on acid soil but ok in chalk. Sun. To:8x10mtrs. | N Iran to Caucasus | c.1840 | Persian Ironwood | |
| Paulownia fortunei 'Fast Blue' | Medium sized, broadly columnar, then spreading deciduous tree. Oval, softly glaucous matt-green leaves with a blue flush, densely white hairy beneath. Panicles of foxglove like, pale purple flowers, cream inside & spotted purple; late spring. Fertile, well drained soil in a sheltered spot. 8.0x8.0mtrs. | C & W China, Taiwan | Foxglove Tree | ||
| Paulownia tomentosa (AGM) | Medium sized, deciduous, spreading deciduous tree of broadly columnar habit. Large, hairy light green leaves. Conical heads of fragrant, foxglove-like, pinkish lilac flowers with a yellow throat in late spring. can be coppiced. Avoid frost pockets in a fertile, moist yet drained soil in sun. 9.0x7.0mtrs. | China | 1834 | Empress Tree, Princess Tree. | |
| Picrasma quassioides | Small, slow growing, deciduous tree related to Ailanthus. The pinnate leaves are spectacular in autumn when they turn scarlet, orange & gold - among the best of all trees. Tiny yellow flowers in May followed by red fruit. Lime tolerant but best in neutral to acid soil in light shade. To: 5x3m. | Bitterwood / Quassi Wood | |||
| Platanus x hispanica (AGM) | (syn.acerifolia) A large, vigorous, broadly columnar tree. Mottled, patchwork, flaking brown, grey & cream bark. Large, maple-like fresh green leaves. Clusters of burr-like green fruit in late summer, turning brown & persistent into winter. Excellent street tree but needs space. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:30x20mtrs. | occidentalis x orientalis | 1663 | London Plane | |
| Platanus orientalis digitata (AGM) | (syn.P.o.laciniata) Large, long lived, stately tree developing a wide spreading head with age.Large, deeply divided, 3-5 finger-like lobed leaves. Attractive dappled and flaking bark. Deep, fertile soil - best to avoid shallow chalk. To: 20x15m. | Plane Tree | |||
| Populus lasiocarpa (AGM) | Medium to large, broadly conical, becoming round headed tree with hairy new shoots. Large, heart shaped, tapered, dark-green leaves on conspicuous red stalks. Very long, yellow-green catkins with male & female flowers; mid spring. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:20x12mtrs. | China | 1900 | Chinese Necklace Poplar | |
| Populus nigra | This clone is grown from a 'champion' tree found in the Welsh Marches. Large, strong growing tree with stout branches. Slender, bright shiny-green leaves. Develops a deeply burred trunk. An easy tree for parkland planting. To: 20x12m. | C & S Europe, W Asia | Black Poplar | ||
| Populus tremula (AGM) | Vigorous, large, round-headed deciduous tree with shimmering, oval, dark green leaves, bronze when young, turning yellow in autumn, trembling & rattling in the breeze. Grey-red catkins from mid to early spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. Commonly used for making matches. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | Europe & Asia to N.Africa. | Common Aspen | ||
| Populus tremula 'Erecta' | Narrowly upright, columnar deciduous tree. Small, almost rounded, lobed, mid green leaves, bronze on the new growth, turning yellow in autumn. They rattle when disturbed by breeze. Long, hanging grey catkins in late winter before the leaves. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:15x5mtrs. | Originated in Sweden. | 1847 | Fastigiate Poplar or Aspen | |
| Prunus 'Accolade' (AGM) | Small, spreading deciduous tree with oblong, tapered, dark-green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Very showy clusters of large, semi-double pale-pink flowers, opening from deeper buds;- early spring. Retentive, well drained soil in full sun. | sargentii x subhirtella | 1937 | Flowering Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Amanogawa' (AGM) | Very narrow, upright, small deciduous tree. Oval leaves emerge yellow-bronze in spring, green by summer & red & orange in autumn. Densely clustered, semi-double, fragrant, pale-pink flowers on erect stems;- late spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun.\n8.0x3.0mtrs. | AM1931 | Japanese Cherry | ||
| Prunus avium (AGM) | Spreading, fast growing deciduous tree, forming a domed-head. Red banded bark. Dark green leaves, bronze when young with good autumn colour. Spectacular in spring when massed with clouds of single white flowers, followed by bright red fruit in autumn. Retentive soil in sun. 20.0x10.0mtrs. | UK Native, Europe, W Asia | Gean or 'Wild Cherry' | ||
| Prunus avium 'Tilstone Hellfire' | A smaller growing form of our native Bird Cherry with metallic, coppery-green leaves taking on purple autumn huues. Profusion of small, single, soft pink flowers followed by red fruit. Easy in any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 6x4m. | Bird Cherry | |||
| Prunus avium 'Plena' (AGM) | Fast growing, medium-sized deciduous tree with smooth, grey peeling bark, turning mahogany. Oval leaves emerge with a bronze flush & showy red autumn colour. Profuse,drooping double white flowers;- April & May, followed by bitter, cherry red fruits. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 12.0x12.0mt. | 1700 | Double Gean | ||
| Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' (AGM) | syn. pissardii 'Nigra'. Small, round headed deciduous tree with oval, darkest plum purple leaves, emerging with a red flush, held on black stems. Prolific show of single, rich-pink flowers fading to pale-pink, with the new leaves;- early spring. Plum like, edible red fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 8.0x7.0mtrs. | Garden Origin | pre 1880 | Purple-leaved Plum | |
| Prunus cerasifera 'Spring Glow' | Medium-sized, round headed deciduous tree. Large, oval, rich purple-red leaves holding their colour well even throughout summer. A profusion of single, darkest-pink flowers fade to almost white with age;- mid spring. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Purple-leaved or Cherry Plum | |||
| Prunus 'Collingwood Ingram' (Top worked) | Named for the famous cherry breeder. Small, slow growing, narrowly upright deciduous tree. Elliptic leaves emerge deep reddish-bronze, just after the profusion of small, very rich pink flowers from deeper buds in late winter. Leaves more green through summer. Well drained soil in full sun. 3.0x2.0mtrs. | Kalmthout arboretum. Belgium | Ornamental Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Daikoku' | syn.'Benifugen'. Small upright deciduous tree with ascending branches. Drooping clusters of very large, semi-double deep lilac-pink flowers opening from purple-red buds; late spring with a central cluster of green carpels - later than most cherries. Young leaves yellow-green. Sun or part shade. 5x4m. | 1899 | Ornamental Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Fragrant Cloud' | syn.'Shizuka'. Small to medium sized deciduous tree. The leaves emerge with a pale copper flush, mid green by summer. Huge clusters of highly fragrant, large, semi-double white flowers, maturing to soft pink with age; late spring & early summer. Strong grower with ascending branches. Fertile soil in sun. 6.0x6.0m. | Ornamental Cherry | |||
| Prunus 'Fugenzo' | (syn. 'Goddess' or 'White Elephant') Medium size tree with hanging soft-pink, fully double flowers emerging with the pale milky-chocolate leaves in spring. Good autumn colour. More spreading with age. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 4.5x4.5m. | Japanese Cherry | |||
| Prunus 'Horinji' | syn. serrulata decora. Small, tidy, upright deciduous tree with ascending branches. The young leaves emerge green-bronze, green by summer. Semi double, soft-pink flowers from purple-brown calyces, emerging from mauve buds;- late spring, all along the branches. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. 4.0x4.0m. | Ornamental Cherry | |||
| Prunus 'Kanzan' (AGM) | Medium-sized, vase-shaped deciduous tree, spreading with age. The leaves emerge rich bronze, dark green by summer. Profuse clusters of large, showy, double, purple-pink flowers, from deep pink buds, before the leaves in spring. Orange & red autumn colour. Retentive soil in sun. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | c.1913 | Japanese Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura' (AGM) | syn.'Cheal's Weeping'. Small, weeping deciduous tree with arching & branches. tapered mid green leaves emerge with a bronze flush. Double, clear deep-pink flowers late March to early April before or with the new leaves. Ideal for small garden. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 3.0x3.0mtrs. | Japan. | AM1915 | Cheal's Weeping Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Koboku Zakura' | (syn.Powder Puff) Medium-size, upright tree rare in cultivation. Ascending branches clothed in small but profuse double, white flowers emerging with the new leaves in spring. Purple-red autumn colour. Any reasonable soil in sun or light shade. 5x3m. | Japanese Cherry | |||
| Prunus litigiosa | A superb, small, somewhat conical deciduous tree. Small white flowers appearing in drooping clusters with the emerging leaves in mid spring. The flowers have conspicuous protruding anthers, hence the common name. Attractive autumn tints. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 4.0x4.0mtrs. | China | 1907 | Tassle Cherry | |
| Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori' | Very small, bushy, upright deciduous tree. Spreading green shoots with tapered dark green leaves. Fragrant, bowl-shaped dark-pink flowers from deeper buds in pairs on the bare shoots;- late winter & early spring. Softly hairy, bitter, apricot-like fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun. 2.5x2.5mtrs. | China, Korea, Japan | AM1961 | Japanese Apricot | |
| Prunus padus 'Colorata' (AGM) | Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree. Elliptic leaves are coppery-purple when young, held on black shoots. They are more sombre green by summer with purple veins. Hanging panicles of scented, small cup-shaped soft-pink, dark eyed flowers;- late spring. Pea-like, black glossy fruit. Fertile soil. 12.0x9.0mtrs. | Found in Sweden | 1953 | Bird Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Pandora' (AGM) | Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree, intially upright when young. Oval, dark green leaves emerge bronze with good red & gold autumn colour. Large, single, cup-shaped pale-pink flowers from dark-pink buds;- early spring just before the leaves. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x8.0mtrs. | pendula x yedoensis | AM1939 | Flowering Cherry | |
| Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rosea' (AGM) | Medium sized, deciduous weeping cherry with stiff spreading branches from which hang vertically, fine ones. Leaves emerge pale bronze, green in summer with yellow autumn colour. Profuse, bowl-shaped rose-pink flowers during mid to late spring. Occasional small cherry like fruit. Best in sun. 6.0x6.0mtrs. | Weeping Higan Cherry | |||
| Prunus 'Royal Burgundy' | Strong growing, medium sized, vase shaped deciduous tree with the elliptic leaves emerging a rich purple & holding their colour well throughout summer with some red autumn colour. Large, double, deep-pink flowers in profusion in mid spring before the leaves. Retentive soil in sun. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Sport of 'Kanzan' from the USA | Flowering Cherry | ||
| Prunus rufa | syn.himalayana. Small, slow growing deciduous tree forming a small, dense headed crown. Rusty, hairy young shoots with small, dark green leaves with reddish autumn colour. The star is the superb, peeling, reddish-brown bark. Small, pale pink flowers;- spring. Retentive soil in sun. 4.5x4.0mtrs. | Himalayas | 1897 | Himalayan Cherry | |
| Prunus sargentii 'Charles Sargent' | As the species but selected for its intense spring and especially autumn leaf colouration. Single, pink flowers among the earliest to open in March. Medium size, round headed tree with exfoliating, chestnut brown bark. Any reasonable soil in sun. To: 8x5m. | Flowering Cherry | |||
| Prunus sargentii 'Columnaris' | Narrow, upright, medium size, deciduous tree with exfoliating chestnut-brown bark. Excellent spring and autumn foliage colour, Single, delicate pink blooms in March - earlier than most cherries. Ideal for small spaces. Any reasonable soil. To: 8x2.5m. | Flowering Cherry | |||
| Prunus serrula (AGM) | syn.serrula tibetica. Medium sized, round headed deciduous tree with a spectacular, peeling, glossy, red-brown, mahogany like bark. Tapered green leaves, yellow in autumn. Bowl-shaped white flowers with the new leaves in spring. Oval, red cherry-like fruit. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0m. | W China | 1908 | Species Flowering Cherry | |
| Prunus serrula Dorothy Clive form | Very similar to the true species but this form has softest-pink, single, rather more showy flowers. Medium sized, rounded deciduous tree with superb, glossy, peeling copper-brown bark. Tapered leaves, yellow in autumn. Oval, red cherry like fruit. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x10.0m. | Dorothy Clive Garden | Ornamental Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Shirofugen' (AGM) | Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree with oblong, dark-green leaves, emerging bronze-red when young with fiery, orange-red autumn colours. Clusters of large, double, fragrant white flowers from pink buds in late spring, turning pink before they fall. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs. | c.1900 | Japanese Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Shirotae' (AGM) | Small, vigorous tree with wide-spreading, horizontal branches arching at the tips. The new leaves emerge a soft green with the large, single, fragrant, single or semi-double pure-white flowers, held in drooping clusters in spring. Yellow autumn colour. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x6.0mtrs. | c.1905 | Mount Fuji Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Shogetsu' (AGM) | Small, round headed, deciduous tree with oblong, mid-green leaves emerging with a bronze flush. Orange & red autumn colour. Large, frilly, fully double pink & white suffused flowers in hanging clusters from deeper pink buds;- on long stalks; late spring. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 5.0x8.0mtrs. | AM1930 | Japanese Flowering Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Snow Goose' | Small, spreading deciduous tree with a crown of ascending branches. The branches in spring are smothered in good sized, white single flowers. Golden yellow autumn colour. Probably from the same breeding & similar to 'Umneiko'. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 6.0x7.0mtrs. | incisa x speciosa | Japanese Cherry | ||
| Prunus 'Snow Showers' | A fine, small weeping cherry, ideal for the smaller garden. Steeply weeping branches clothed in single white flowers from pink tinged buds;- early spring. Good autumn colour. Stays neat and can be pruned after flowering. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. 3.0x2.5mtrs. | Flowering cherry | |||
| Prunus 'Spire' (AGM) | A deciduous, medium sized deciduous tree, conical when young, more vas shaped with age. Soft pink, single flowers freely produced; April to May. Young leaves are bronze, maturing to dark green then turning brilliant orange-red in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x6.0mtrs. | Sister seedling of 'Hillieri' | Flowering Cherry | ||
| Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis' (AGM) | Small, spreading deciduous tree of open habit. Clusters of delicate, semi-double, white flowers with a pink tinge during mild spells; November to March. Tapered leaves are flushed bronze on emergence with yellow autumn colour. The best tree for winter interest. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0m. | c.1900 | Autumn or Higan Cherry | ||
| Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea' (AG | A beautiful, small, spreading deciduous tree of open habit. Tpered green leavesd emerge with a bronze flush, yellow autumn colour. Clusters of delicate, semi-double, pale rose-pink flowers in flushes during mild spells; December to March. Good yellow autumn colour. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x8.0m. | AM1960 | Autumn or Higan Cherry | ||
| Prunus x subhirtella 'Falling Snow' | One of the best trees for the small garden. Mushroom shaped head with stiffly weeping branches, cascading to the ground. Narrow, dark green leaves, yellow in autumn. The branches are festooned in single, snow white flowers;- mid spring before the new leaves. Retentive soil in sunor part shade. 2.8x1.5mtrs. | Weeping Higan Cherry | |||
| Prunus x subhirtella 'Fukubana' | Small, round headed deciduous tree the twiggy stems bearing flushes of bowl-shaped, semi-double, dark rose-pink flowers,held in small clusters on the bare wood;- mid spring before the leaves. Yellow autumn colour. usually top grafted so ideal for the smaller garden. retentive soil in sun. 3.5x2.5mtrs. | Introduced from California | 1927 | Higan Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Taihaku' (AGM) | Vigorous, wide spreading deciduous tree with elliptic, dark green leaves flushed coppery-bronze when young with yellow autumn colour. Very large, bowl-shaped snow white flowers in large clusters during mid-spring. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | 1900 | Great White Cherry | |
| Prunus 'Ukon' (AGM) | syn. serrulata 'Grandiflora'. Medium to large, vigorous, spreading deciduous tree with elliptic, tapered, dark-green leaves, flushed bronze when young. Clusters of large, fully double, creamy, yellowish white flowers with fine pink tips, opening from deeper pink buds in spring. 8.0x10.0mtrs. | Japan | c.1905 | Japanese Cherry | |
| Prunus virginiana 'Schubert' | A small, upright, conical deciduous tree with ascending branches. Broadly oval, glossy, mid-green leaves becoming darker red purple as the season progresses. Long, narrow panicles of small, cup shaped white flowers;- late spring followed by red fruit. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x8.0mtrs. | Western USA | c.1950 | Choke Cherry | |
| Ptelea trifoliata 'Aurea' (AGM) | A low-spreading deciduous tree with a short, aromatic trunk or a large, bushy shrub. Wonderfully fragrant. Three lobed leaves emerge rich yellow, more yellow-green by summer. Starry green flowers June followed by winged, elm like fruit. All parts aromatic.Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 5x5mtrs. | Golden Hop Tree | |||
| Pyrus amygdaliformis cuneifolia | Large bushy shrub or small, often multistemmed well branched deciduous tree with sparse spines. Very narrow, shallowly toothed leaves emerging with a silver sheen, sage-green by summer. Clusters of cup-shaped white flowers in mid spring followed by small, yellow-brown fruit. Fertile, sunny spot. 4.0x3.5m | S.europe & Asia Minor | 1810 | Ornamental Pear | |
| Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer' (AGM) | Small, narrowly upright, semi-evergreen tree, more pyramidal with age. Shiny, rich-green leaves turn an attractive red-maroon in autumn, holding until very late into winter. Cup-shaped white flowers in spring followed by small, hard brown fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in full sun. 10.0x6.0mtrs. | USA | Ornamental Pear | ||
| Pyrus communis 'Beech Hill' | Medium sized, narrowly conical deciduous tree with elliptic, glossy, dark green leaves turning orange and red in Autumn. Clusters of white, single flowers to 4cm. in Spring, followed by edible, pear-shaped, green to yellow fruit. Parent of many fruit cultivars. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. To:10x7mtrs. | S.Europe, S.W Asia. | Common Pear | ||
| Pyrus nivalis | Medium-sized, broadly conical deciduous tree. Shallowly scalloped, elliptic, silver-grey leaves, densely white haired beneath. Abundant clusters of single white flowers in Spring, followed by rounded, yellow-green fruits. fertile, well drained soil in sun. 12.0x8.0mtrs. | Southern Europe | 1800 | Snow Pear | |
| Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' (AGM) | A small, weeping deciduous tree forming a mushroom mound of steeply weeping branches. Narrow, bright silver leaves maturing to grey-green by summer. Dense heads of white flowers in spring followed by green, pear like fruit. Ideal for the smaller garden. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 5.0x4.0mtrs. | Caucasus | Weeping Silver Pear | ||
| Quercus cerris 'Argenteovariegata' | Fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with a grey-white bark, splitting into large plates. Deeply lobed, mid-green leaves, margined creamy-yellow, becoming creamy-white. Yellow & brown autumn colour. Acorns are held in scaly cups. Deep, fertile, rich soil, including chalk. To:15x12mtrs. | S.Europe. SW.Asia | Variegated Turkey Oak | ||
| Quercus coccinea | Large, round headed deciduous tree with a scaly, pale grey-brown bark. Long, elliptic, lobed, glossy green leaves with bristled tips. Rich red autumn colour often persisting until almost Christmas. Almost rounded acorns in autumn. Although spectacular, it will not tolerate chalk. Rich soil in sun. To:20x15mtrs. | SE.Canada, E.USA | 1691 | Scarlet Oak | |
| Quercus coccinea 'Splendens' (AGM) | A selected form of the Scarlet oak, forming a large, round headed deciduous tree. Long, elliptic, glossy,deep green leaves with bristled teeth, turning a very rich, crimson-red in autumn, persisting well into winter. Will not tolerate any chalk. Deep, fertile, rich soil in sun or light shade. To:20x12mtrs. | SE Canada, E.USA | FCC1893 | Scarlet Oak | |
| Quercus frainetto | syn.conferta. Large, fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with a rugged, grey-brown bark. Large, oval, dark green leaves with rounded lobes, turning yellow-brown in autumn. Small clusters of oval acorns in autumn. Very tolerant of chalk. Deep, fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 30.0x20.0mtrs. | SE Europe | 1838 | Hungarian Oak | |
| Quercus x hispanica ‘Lucombeana’ | A large, semi-evergreen tree with a wide spreading, branching, rounded crown & gnarled, fissured bark. Best sheltered from very cold winds in a free draining, fertile soil in sun. Will tolerate some chalk. To: 25x20m. | Q.cerris x Q.suber | 1763 | Lucombe Oak | |
| Quercus ilex (AGM) | Large, slow growing, broadly round headed evergreen tree with a smooth, dark-grey bark. Narrowly oval, toothed, holly like, dark-green leaves, grey hairy beneath. Leaves scaly silver-grey when young. Oval acorns in small groups in autumn. Rich, sheltered spot & likes shade. 25x20mtrs. | SW Europe, Mediterranean region | 16th cent | Evergreen or Holm Oak | |
| Quercus palustris (AGM) | Large, fast growing deciduous tree with slender, slightly drooping branches clothed in glossy, sharply lobed leaves, turning fiery scarlet in autumn & finally reddish-brown. Small acorns in autumn. Not very tolerant of shallow chalk. Deep, moist & rich soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x12.0mtrs. | SE.Canada, E.USA | 1800 | Pin Oak | |
| Quercus phellos | (syn.pumila) Large, strong growing, spreading deciduous tree, broad headed when young. Smooth grey, deeply ridged bark. Long, narrow, willow like, smooth, wavy margined leaves, glossy green turning yellow in autumn. Small rounded acorns. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20x15mtrs. | Southeastern USA | Willow Oak | ||
| Quercus rhysophylla 'Maya' | A strong growing, evergreen tree with large (to 25cms), elliptic, wavy edged, rigid leaves. Dark downy red when young the leaves mature to a glossy green. Proving hardy in the UK though leaves may suffer in exposed places in harsh winters. Any reasonable soil. Ht: as yet unknown. | Monterrey, mexico | 1978 | Evergreen Oak | |
| Quercus robur (AGM) | (syn.pedunculata) The familiar native oak of the Uk countryside. Forms a large, spreading, rugged deciduous tree with deeply fissured bark. Dark green, round lobed leaves on short stalks, rich gold in autumn. Small clusters of acorns in autumn. Deep, fertile soil in sun or part shade. To:35x25mtrs. | UK, Europe & Caucasus. | English or Common Oak | ||
| Quercus robur 'Concordia' | Small, slower growing, initially upright then spreading deciduous tree. The oval leaves emerge a rich golden-yellow in spring, becoming more yellow-green by summer & are gently lobed. Clusters of small acorns in autumn. Very chalk tolerant. deep, fertile, rich soil in sun for the best colour. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Van Geert's Nursery, Ghent | 1843 | Common or English Oak | |
| Quercus robur fastigiata | Large, slower growing form of our native deciduous oak, forming a narrowly fastigiate tree with a narrow crown, slightly more spreading with age. dark-green, short stalked, lobed leaves with yellow autumn colour. Rough, deeply fissured bark. Lime tolerant. Deep, fertile soil in sun or part shade. To:15x5.0mtrs. | Cypress Oak | |||
| Quercus rubra (AGM) | syn.borealis. Large, fast growing, spreading deciduous tree with a smooth, dark greyish-brown bark. Large, elliptic, matt green leaves with bristle tipped lobes, turning red, yellow & brown in autumn. Small, domed acorns in autumn. Intolerant of chalk. Deep, fertile soil in sun or part shade. 25.0x20.0mtrs. | Eastern North America | 1724 | Red Oak | |
| Quercus rubra 'Aurea' | Medium sized, slow growing deciduous tree forming a spreading crown. Smooth greyish-brown bark. Elliptic leaves are soft golden-yellow in spring, turning soft green by summer. Each leaf is lobed with bristly tips. Prone to scorching in full sun so best in part shade. Lime intolerant. Rich soil. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Raised in Holland | 1878 | Golden RedOak | |
| Quercus texana 'New Madrid' | Medium-size, round headed deciduous tree the new leaves a fantastic rich burgundy red turning vibrant green in summer then maturing to good autumn colour. New in cultivation but easy in a sheltered, warm site with rich soil. To: 14x9m. | New Madrid, Missouri, U.S.A | Texan Oak | ||
| Quercus x turneri 'Pseudoturneri' | Medium-sized, semi evergreen, round headed tree. Long, elliptic, leathery, shallowly lobed, glossy leaves with wavy margins. Corky, deeply fissured, grey brown bark. Oval acorns in small clusters in autumn. Deep, fertile, retentive yet well drained soil in sun. Excellent on chalk. To:15x15mtrs. | ilex x robur. | late 18th | Turner's Oak | |
| Robinia x ambigua | Small, round headed, deciduous tree with fresh-green pinnate leaves, sticky at the tips. Hanging panicles of pale pink, stained yellow, flowers in June. Wood can be brittle. Requires a free draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. To 5.0x3.5m. | R.pseudoacacia x R.viscosa | False Acacia | ||
| Robinia kelseyi | Graceful large shrub or small deciduous tree with slender, spreading, rather brittle branches, virtually thornless. Elegant, finely pinnate leaflets, yellow in autumn. Hanging panicles of pea-like, lilac-pink flowers; midsummer. Fertile, moist, well drained soil in sun, not in windy positions. 5.0x4.5mtrs. | South Allegheny Mtns, USA | 1901 | Rose Acacia | |
| Robinia pseudoacacia 'Bessoniana' | Medium sized, initially erect & later rounded deciduous tree with spiny shoots on somewhat brittle stems. Large, pinnate, dark-green leaves with yellow autumn colour. Hanging panicles of fragrant white flowers;- early to midsummer followed by polished brown seed pods. Sheltered spot in sun. 15.0x15.0m. | c.1871 | Common Acacia, Black Locust | ||
| Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' (AGM) | Medium sized, fast growing, spreading deciduous tree, initially upright when young. The brittle stems are rather spiny & are clothed in pinnate, burnished gold leaves, more yellow by summer. Orange-yellow autumn colour. Never has many flowers. Sheltered spot in well drained soil in sun. To:15x8mtrs. | Nursery of W.Jansen, Holland | 1935 | False Acacia | |
| Robinia pseudoacacia 'Tortuosa' | Slow growing, medium sized, spreading, round headed deciduous tree with strangely spiralling, contorted, rather brittle, spiny branches. Finely pinnate, dark-green leaves with yellow autumn colour. Rarely produced its white pea like flowers. Sheltered, well drained spot in sun. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | Contorted False Acacia | |||
| Robinia x slavinii 'Hillieri' (AGM) | Small, round headed, rather open deciduous tree with spiny, rather brittle stems. Delicate, finely pinnate, smooth green leaves turning butter yellow in autumn. Hanging, fragrant panicles of pea-like lilac-pink & white flowers; midsummer. Shelter from strong winds. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | kelseyi x pseudoacacia | c.1930 | False Acacia | |
| Salix babylonica pekinensis 'Tortuosa' | (AGM) Medium sized, narrowly upright, fast growing deciduous tree with erect, spiralling, twisted yellow green stems with curious twisted, bright green leaves, yellow in autumn. Hanging, yellow-green catkins in spring. Needs a retentive or moist soil in sun or light shade. To:15x8mtrs. | Dragon's Claw Willow | |||
| Salix caprea 'Kilmarnock' | Small, umbrella-like, weeping deciduous tree with stiffly pendulous branches, clothed in oval grey green leaves. In mid spring the bare branches are smothered in fat, silky silver catkins, maturing yellow. Ideal choice for the smaller garden. Retentive or moist soil in sun or light shade. 2.0x1.5mtrs. | Found by the River Ayr | c.1850 | Kilmarnock Willow | |
| Salix integra 'Hakuro-nishiki' | Small deciduous shrub, grafted on to a standard, forming a small round headed tree ideal for the smaller garden. Slender, bright red stems clothed in narrow, lance-shaped bright-green leaves, irregularly splashed white with shrimp pink new growth. Slender catkins in April. Moist soil in sun. 2.5x1.5mtrs. | Introduced from Japan | 1979 | Willow 'Albomaculata' | |
| Salix purpurea 'Pendula' (AGM) | Small, standard, weeping deciduous tree with arching, slender, polished purple shoots. Narrow, lance shaped, blue-green leaves, glaucous beneath. Slender purple catkins, all along the stems before the leaves in spring. Excellent tree for the smaller garden. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 3.0x3.0mtrs. | Purple Osier | |||
| Salix x sepulcralis chrysocoma | (syn.alba 'Tristis') The familiar weeping willow forms a large, fast growing, wide-spreading deciduous tree with hanging, slender, golden-yellow shoots to the ground. Narrow, lance-shaped bright green leaves, yellow in autumn. Slender catkins with the new leaves in spring. Moist soil in sun. To:15x15mtrs. | c.1888 | Golden Weeping Willow | ||
| Sorbus 'Apricot Queen' | (aucuparia group) Small, round headed, deciduous tree with finely pinnate, dark green leaves, turning red & yellow in autumn. Dense, domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by large clusters of small, apricot yellow fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 7.0x4.5mtrs. | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus aria 'Chrysophylla' | Broadly columnar, medium-sized deciduous tree with large, elliptic leaves, emerging golden-yellow when young, maturing to grey-green, white felted beneath. Flattened heads of white flowers in spring followed by red berries, flecked brown. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or part shade. 10.0x7.0mtrs. | Whitebeam | |||
| Sorbus aria 'Lutescens' (AGM) | The smallest of the whitebeams. Medium sized, round headed deciduous tree with broadly oval, bright silver-grey leaves, especially in spring, more grey-green by summer. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by brown flecked red fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 10.0x8.0mtrs. | Europe | AM1952 | Whitebeam | |
| Sorbus aria 'Majestica' (AGM) | syn.decaisneana. Medium to large, broadly columnar, deciduous tree with broadly oval, much larger, toothed, glossy dark green leaves, densely white hairy beneath. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by brown flecked red fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 17.0x10.0mtrs. | Whitebeam | |||
| Sorbus aucuparia | Familiar native small, deciduous tree with a broadly conical crown. Finely pinnate, mid-green leaves turning rich red in autumn. Dense heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of small, orange-red berries. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 15.0x7.0mtrs. | Europe including G.B | Rowan or Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus aucuparia 'Aspleniifolia' | Small to medium, broadly conical deciduous tree with very distinct, pinnate leaves divided into very fine dark green leaflets, looking rather fern like, turning rich red in autumn. Domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of bright red small berries. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 12.0x6.0mtrs. | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus aucuparia edulis | syn.dulcis. Strong growing, small to medium sized, round headed deciduous tree with pinnate, dark green leaves turning rich red & orange in autumn. Domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by much larger, juicy, edible orange-red fruit. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 7.0x5.0mtrs. | c.1800 | Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus aucuparia 'Sheerwater Seedling' (AG | Small, narrowly upright, almost fastigiate deciduous tree with upswept branches, forming a narrow crown. Finely pinnate, dark green leaves, turning red in autumn. Domed heads of small white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of orange-red fruit. Ideal street tree. Fertile soil in sun. 10.0x5.0mtrs. | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus cashmiriana (AGM) | Small, spreading deciduous shrub or large shrub with finely pinnate, dark-green leaves with narrow, lance shaped leaflets. Domed heads of soft-pink flowers in late spring followed by hanging clusters of porcelain white berries well after the leaves have dropped. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 8.0x7.0mtrs. | Kashmir | c.1934 | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' | Small, upright, deciduous tree with large, pinnate, dark-green leaves with delicate, deeply cut, drooping leaflets, turning rich purple-red in autumn. Small heads of white flowers in late spring followed by rounded, golden-orange berries well into winter. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 6.0x5.0mtrs. | 'Aspleniifolia' x esserteauana | Rowan or Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus commixta | Medium sized, compact, broadly conical deciduous tree with erectly held branches. Large, pinnate leaves, flushed bronze on the new growth, turning red, yellow & purple in autumn. Amazing sticky winter buds. Heads of white flowers in late spring followed by erect, orange red fruits. Fertile soil in sun. 10.0x7.0m. | Japan, Korea | c.1880 | 'Rowan' or 'Mountain Ash' | |
| Sorbus commixta 'Olympic Flame' | From seed collected in Ullungdo, Korea this Swedish selection has large, glossy, pinnate leaves turning a superb fiery scarlet-orange in autumn. Heads of cream flowers in May followed by showy, polished, red fruit in large, open heads. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To: 10x5m. | Rowan | |||
| Sorbus 'Copper Kettle' | Small, upright, tidy deciduous tree with finely pinnate, glossy green leaves turning rich red & orange in autumn. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by large bunches of copper-orange berries well into winter. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 5.0x3.0mtrs. | Seedling from 'Joseph Rock' | Rowan or Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus discolor | Small, open headed, deciduous tree with ascending branches. Smooth green, pinnate leaves turning rich red & orange in autumn. Heads of white flowers, 2-3 weeks earler than other species in mid spring. Creamy-yellow fruit, tinged pinkin red stalsk in loose clusters. Could be a hybrid. Sun. 6.0x4.0mtrs. | N.China | c.1883 | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus 'Eastern Promise' | Small, oval headed deciduous tree of upright habit. Clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by an abundance of dense clusters of deep rose-pink fruits in autumn, initially emerging white Pinnate, dark green leaves, flushed red beneath turn purple then fiery orange in autumn. Fertile soil in sun. 8.0x6.0m. | commixta 'Embley' x vilmorinii | 1967 | Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus 'Ghose' | Small, upright deciduous, slow growing tree with distinctive, large, rusty coloured buds and large handsome, grey-green leaves emerging downy. Heads of fragrant white flowers in spring followed by clusters of long lasting, profuse dark red fruits. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs. | Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus hemsleyi 'John Bond' | A small, slow growing, round headed tree with large, grey-green, heavily veined leaves, felted on top withg striking white undersides. Clusters of white flowers in spring followed by clusters of reddish-brown fruit in autumn. Ideal for the smaller garden. fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs. | China. | Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus hupehensis (AGM) | Medium sized, broadly columnar, deciduous tree with the pinnate leaves divided into oval, blue-bgreen leaflets, turning rich red-purple in autumn. Pyramidal panicles of white flowers in spring followed by white berries, becoming pink flushed with time. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 8.0x8.0mtrs. | Western China | 1910 | Hubei Rowan | |
| Sorbus hupehensis 'Pink Pagoda' | Broadly columnar, medium-sized, upright deciduous tree with attractive blue-green, pinnate leaves giving good rich plum purple autumn colour. Pyramidal heads of white flowers;- late spring followed by clusters of deep pink berries, ageing deeper & very persistent. Fertile soil in sun. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii' (AGM) | Small to medium, compact, conical tree with broadly ovel, grey-green, deeply veined leaves, densely white felted beneath. Heads of creamy-white flowers;- early summer, followed by large clusters of glossy, scarlet- red large fruit. fertyile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 10.0 x6.0mtrs. | Saucuparia x rupicola? | AM1925 | Hybrid Whitebeam | |
| Sorbus 'Joseph Rock' (AGM) | Small to medium, broadly upright deciduous tree with pinnate leaves, divided into very narrow leaflets. Superb orange, red & yellow autumn colour. Dense heads of white flowers in late spring followed by profuse pale-yellow fruit, ageing golden-orange. Fertile soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Form of a variable Chinese species | Rowan or Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus 'Kirsten Pink' | Small, round headed deciduous with pinnate, dark green leaves, turning yellow & orange in autumn. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring, followed by white berries, ageing a glossy icing sugar pink. Fertile, humus-rich, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs. | Mountain Ash or Rowan | |||
| Sorbus 'Leonard Messel' | (aucuparia group) Small, round headed deciduous tree with upswept branches, forming a dense, twiggy crown. Striking red winter buds with long brown hairs. Pinnate blue-green leaves with pink veins, red-purple in autumn. White flowers followed by hanging clusters of bright pink fruit. Fertile soil in sun. 8.0x6.0mtrs. | aucuparia x harrowiana | 1949 | Rowan, Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus pseudovilmorinii | Similar to the popular vilmorinii but much better in fruit. Medium sized, spreading, rather shrubby tree with gently arching shoots. Pinnate, glossy leaves with rich burgundy autumn colour. Small haeds of white flowers;- late spring. Dark red berries ageing pink & finally white. Well drained soil in light shade. 4.0x4.0m. | Western & Central China | 1981 | Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus 'Ravensbill' | Small to medium sized upright deciduous tree with an oval crown. Long, pinnate leaves with elegant leaflets, turning yellow & orange in autumn. Named for the striking, long curved, blue-black winter buds. White flowers in late spring & small orange fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or dappled shade. 5.0x4.0mtrs. | Thought to be a form of commixta. | Rowan. Mountain Ash | ||
| Sorbus rosea 'Rosiness' | Close to cashmiriana. Small, spreading deciduous tree of open habit. Smooth, reddish-brown bark with silver banding. Large heads of soft-pink flowers in profusion during late summer followed by large pink flushed red berries. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or daplled shade. 4.0x3.0mtrs. | Rowan, Mountain Ash | |||
| Sorbus sargentiana (AGM) | Slow growing, broadly upright, medium sized deciduous tree with stout shoots with large, sticky, bright red winter buds. Very large, pinnate leaves with lance-shaped, dark green leaflets, rich orange & red in autumn. White flowers in early summer followed by red berries. Fertile soil in sun. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Western China | 1908 | 'Rowan' or 'Mountain Ash' | |
| Sorbus scalaris | syn,aucuparia pluripinnata. Medium sized, spreading deciduous tree with finely divided, pinnate leaves, turning rich red & purple in autumn. Flattened heads on white flowers in lates pring followed by small, spherical red berries. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 10.0x10.0mtrs. | Western China | 1904 | Rowan or Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus thibetica 'John Mitchell' (AGM) | syn.mitchellii. Medium-sized deciduous tree, ultimately with a broad, rounded crown. Large, aria like, rounded dark green leaves, white felted beneath. New growth is densely felted. Heads of white flowers in spring. Green fruit age orange. Fertile, not too dry soil, in sun or part shade.15.0x12.0mtrs. | Westonbirt Arboretum | Mitchell's Whitebeam | ||
| Sorbus torminalis | (aria group) Medium-sized, dome headed tree with ascending branches, spreading later. Small, maple-like, glossy leaves, densely white felted beneath & on the new growth. Lax heads of white flowers in early summer followe by clusters of russet brown fruit. Fertile soil in sun. 5.0x3.5mtrs. | UK, Europe, Asia Minor, N.Africa | Wild Service Tree | ||
| Sorbus vilmorinii (AGM) | Small, spreading, shrubby, deciduous tree with an open crown. Pinnate leaves divided into narrow leaflets, turning plum purple in autumn. Small heads of white flowers during early summer, followed by small red berries, turning pink & white. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 5.0x5.0mtrs. | Western China | 1889 | 0Rowan or Mountain Ash | |
| Sorbus 'Wilfrid Fox' | Medium to large, columnar, deciduous tree when young, more conical with age. Ascending branches. Huge, elliptic, glossy dark-green leaves, white felted beneath. Heads of white flowers;- late spring followed by round, deep amber fruits, flushed red. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 15.0x10.0mtrs. | aria x vestita | Whitebeam | ||
| Sorbus 'Wisley Gold' | Small, round headed deciduous tree. Pinnate leaves with oval, glossy, dark green pointed leaflets, turning yellow & red in autumn. Domed heads of white flowers in late spring followed by profuse golden-yellow, intensely coloured berries. Fertile, well drained soil in sun or light shade. 6.0x4.0mtrs. | RHS Wisley | 2000 | Mountain Ash or Rowan | |
| Stewartia pseudocamellia (AGM) | Fast growing, medium-sized, spreading deciduous tree with a flaking, peeling, red-brown, pink & grey bark. Rose-like, cup-shaped white flowers, with yellow anthers, in the leaf axils;- midsummer. Oval leaves turn yellow & red in autumn. Moist yet drained, rich, neutral to acid soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x8.0mtrs | Japan | c.1878 | Stewartia | |
| Taxodium distichum | A large, stately conifer with fibrous, shaggy, red-brown bark. The fine, widely spaced , grass-green needles turn rich yellow-bronze in autumn. The dominant tree of the Florida everglades. Never dry, even wet soil in sun. Ht: to 20m. | Swamp Cypress | |||
| Tilia chinensis | \\distinct mall to medium size, deciduous tree with glossy shoots and broadly ovate leaves with slender, pointed tips. Develops an attractive flaking bark with age. Creamy-green flowers are honeydew free. Very hardy and easy in any reasonable soil. Rare in cultivation. | China | Chinese Lime | ||
| Tilia cordata (AGM) | Medium to large, broadly columnar, deciduous tree with rounded, dark-green leaves, blue-green beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Smooth silver fissured bark. Heads of small, fragrant, pale yellow flowers during midsummer, followed by dry, nut like fruit. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:25x15mtrs. | Europe inc. Great Britain | Small-leaved Lime | ||
| Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' | Small, slower growing, medium sized, round headed tree with striking orange winter shoots & red buds. Rounded, dark-green leaves, blue-green beneath, turning butter yellow in autumn. Ivory white, sweetly scented flowers in midsummer followed by nut like fruits. Retentive soil in sun. 9.0x6.0mtrs. | Chance seedling in Holland | 1977 | Small Leaved Lime | |
| Tilia dasystyla | Medium-size, deciduous tree the green twigs carrying rounded, glossy green leaves, paler beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Honeydew-free, creamy white flowers in late summer. Any reasonable soil in sun or part shade. Rare in cultivation. To: 8.0x5.0m. | Crimea | Caucasian Lime | ||
| Tilia x euchlora (AGM) | (T.dasystyla - of gardens) Medium to large, round headed deciduous tree with the lower branches becoming slightly weeping with age. Rounded, glossy, heart shaped leaves, paler beneath. Scented creamy-white flowers are free of honeydew. Nut like fruit in autumn. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To:20x15mtrs. | cordata x dasystyla | c.1860 | Lime | |
| Tilia x europaea 'Wratislaviensis' (AGM) | Large, fast growing, broadly columnar tree. The broad, oval leaves are initially bright yellow, becoming yellow-green by summer, densely hairy beneath. Rich yellow autumn colour. Panicles of fragrant, pale-yellow flowers;- midsummer. Nut like fruit. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. 18x9m. 20.0x12.0mtrs. | Sport of x europaea 'Pallida'. | Common Lime, European Linden | ||
| Tilia henryana | Large, spreading deciduous tree with broadly oval, glossy, bright-green leaves, emerging with a red flush & paler beneath. Large heads of small, creamy-white scented flowers in late autumn. Very slow growing in cultivation. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:25x25mtrs. | Central China | 1888 | Henry's Lime | |
| Tilia japonica | Medium sized, broadly columnar deciduous tree with rounded, dark-green leaves, blue-green beneath, turning yellow in autumn. Small, hanging clusters of scented, pale-yellow flowers midsummer, followed by nut like fruit. Rather similar to cordata. Retentive soil in sun or part shade. To:20x6mtrs. | Japan, Eastern China | 1875 | Japanese Lime | |
| Tilia kiusiana | Rather un-lime like, slow growing deciduous tree looking more like a gnarled birch when mature. Slender stems with small, oblong, finey serrated and faintly downy leaves with yellow tufts in the axils. Clusters of scented, white flowers; late summer. Rare in cultivation. To: 5m in 15 years | Southern Japan | Japanese Linden / Lime | ||
| Tilia mandschurica | Medium-size, slow growing, deciduous tree with eventuiall very large, heart-shaped leaves, downy when young & grey beneath. Honeydew-free, creamy-white flowers in early summer. Needs a sheltered site as can be caught by late spring frosts. Rare in cultivation. To: 20m. | N. China, Manchuria, Korea. | Manchurian Lime | ||
| Tilia 'Moltkei' | Vigorous, medium to large, strong growing deciduous tree, forming a thicket of branches, initially erect, becoming weeping with age. Large, broadly oval, 20cm, dark green leaves, grey downy on the undersides. Large clusters of scented, creamy-white flowers; summer. fertile soil in sun. To:20x16mtrs. | americana x 'Petiolaris' | Lime, Linden | ||
| Tilia mongolica (AGM) | Medium sized, round headed, rather shrubby deciduous tree with small, glossy, triangular, ivy-like, dark green leaves with sharp lobes. Yellow autumn colour. Big clusters of small, scented, pale yellow flowers during early summer. Retentive, well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:18x12mtrs. | Mongolia, E.Russia, N.China | 1880 | Mongolian Lime | |
| Tilia oliveri | Medium to large, spreading deciduous tree with large, oval, dark green leaves, tapering to a fine tip, densely white haired beneath. Hanging clusters of creamy-yellow, scented flowers with no honeydew;- midsummer, followed by nut like fruit. Close to tomentosa. Retentive soil in sun. To:15x10mtrs. | Central China | 1888 | Lime | |
| Tilia 'Petiolaris' (AGM) | Large, broadly columnar, deciduous tree with weeping branches & shoots. Almost rounded, dark-green leaves, intensely silver on the undersides & held on long stalks. Superb when ruffled by breeze. Small, hanging clusters of fragrant, palest-yellow flowers in summer. Fertile soil in sun or part shade. To:30x20m. | Origins Uncertain | c.1840 | Weeping Silver Lime | |
| Toona sinensis 'Flamingo' | Tidily upright, medium sized, broadly columnar deciduous tree with a brown, peeling bark. Oval, papery leaves emerge brilliant pink, becoming cream, then green by summer with yellow autumn colour. Hanging panicles of small, fragrant, greenish-white flowers;- summer. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 15.0x10.0m | North & West China | pre.1930 | ||
| Ulmus glabra 'Camperdownii' | Small, rounded deciduous tree with weeping, twisted branches. Small, toothed, dark-green, deeply veined, matt green leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Tiny red flowers on the bare wood in early spring, followed by clustered, winged green fruit. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. To:8.0x8.0mtrs. | c.1850 | Camperdown Elm | ||
| Ulmus x hollandica 'Dampieri Aurea' | A large, narrowly conical deciduous tree the crowded, broad-green, toothed leaves, suffused an attractive golden-yellow, especially in spring. Rich yellow autumn colour. Tiny red flowers in spring followed by green winged fruit. Resistant to Dutch Elm disease. Well drained soil in sun or part shade. 20.0x8.0mtrs. | 1893 | Golden Elm | ||
| Ulmus 'Sapporo Autumn Gold' | Bred in Japan for its resistance to Dutch Elm disease, this fast growing, quite columnar tree has wrinkled, toothed, golden leaves, flushed red when young. Rich gold autumn colour. Sun or part shade. To: 15x5m. | Ulmus japonica x Ulmus pumila | Japanese Elm | ||
| Zelkova 'Kiwi Sunset' | Small to medium, semi-weeping tree with wide spreading branches. Lime green, toothed & deeply veined leaves with a copper flush, turning gold in summer and not scorching. Good autumn colour. The new shoots are copper-orange. Best in a retentive, well drained soil, colouring best in sun. 5.0x6.0mtrs. | Allenton Nurseries, New Zealand. | 1992 | Zelkova | |
| Zelkova serrata (AGM) | Large, spreading, elm-like, deciduous tree with a smooth grey bark, peeling to reveal orange patches. Narrow, thin, tapering, toothed, deeply veined leaves with yellow, orange & red autumn colour. Green, inconspicuous flowers in spring, followed small green fruit. Fertile, well drained soil in sun. 18.0x18.0mtrs. | Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan | 1861 | Zelkova | |