Specimen Plants

This is a beautiful form that is recorded in Japan in 1710. It has deeply dissected leaves and these give a delicate frothy effect. The foliage is coloured a rich, red-crimson shade in spring and this matures to a deeper red purple, a colour which is retained all summer. In the fall it blazes a brilliant scarlet before leaf fall. It has an elegant growth habit with a weeping growth habit, highly picturesque. At fifty plus years it may reach around 4 metres in height. Tolerates full sun, likes partial shade. Prefers Moisture retentive, well drained soil. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

Aucuba Japonica 'Crotonifolia' has some rather remarkable foliage which is a deep green and variegated with gold spots. Its almost as if someone has flicked a paintbrush of gold paint in the plants direction. A brilliant and eye catching plant for instant interest in the garden. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Betula Jacquemontii is a beautiful, tall slender tree with white peeling bark, this variety has delicate, conical leaves that are tinted gold in autumn. Popularly seen as a specimen tree because of its clean lines, its beauty is most evident in winter when the colour of the wood and the swaying of the twigs can be best appreciated. This particular specimen comes with several stems per pot. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland. DELIVERY INFORMATION: This item will be delivered on a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and will need plenty of room to deliver as well as needing someone to sign for the delivery. As the deliveries are kerbside, this means that the driver will take the pallet off the lorry and will only be able to move the pallet to a close and easily accessible place from the road. The driver will not be able to wheel the delivery across any uneven surface such as grass, gravel or up or down steps and will not unload the items from the pallet or take the pallet away with them. If there are any issues with the access to your property, please contact us before your order is dispatched so that we can discuss possible alternative arrangements - failure to do so may result in a failed delivery and a re-delivery charge may be applicable. Please note that some areas including Central London, Scottish Highlands & Northern Ireland may be subject to an additional delivery surcharge.

Betula pendula 'Spider Alley' is an unusual, elegant birch with pretty twisted branches and a symmetrical narrow head. The peeling bark is predominantly silver with patches of pink and brown on the younger wood before becoming totally white with age. Heart shaped serrated leaves cover the tree in spring followed by small catkins. When autumn arrives, the foliage turns to a warm golden shade. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

Bonsai is a Japanese version of the original traditional Chinese art penjing. The Japanese Bonsai Tree attempts to mimic the shape of full-heigh trees in the wild on a minature scale. A Bonsai Tree is created starting with a cutting, seedling, or small tree of a species suitable for bonsai development. Bonsai can be created from nearly any wood-stemmed perennial or shrub species that produces true branches and can be cultivated to remain small through pot confinement. When the candidate bonsai nears its planned final size, it is planted in a display pot, usually one designed for bonsai display in one of a few accepted shapes and proportions. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Bonsai is a Japanese version of the original traditional Chinese art penjing. The Japanese Bonsai Tree attempts to mimic the shape of full-heigh trees in the wild on a minature scale. A Bonsai Tree is created starting with a cutting, seedling, or small tree of a species suitable for bonsai development. Bonsai can be created from nearly any wood-stemmed perennial or shrub species that produces true branches and can be cultivated to remain small through pot confinement. When the candidate bonsai nears its planned final size, it is planted in a display pot, usually one designed for bonsai display in one of a few accepted shapes and proportions. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Bonsai is a Japanese version of the original traditional Chinese art penjing. The Japanese Bonsai Tree attempts to mimic the shape of full-heigh trees in the wild on a minature scale. A Bonsai Tree is created starting with a cutting, seedling, or small tree of a species suitable for bonsai development. Bonsai can be created from nearly any wood-stemmed perennial or shrub species that produces true branches and can be cultivated to remain small through pot confinement. When the candidate bonsai nears its planned final size, it is planted in a display pot, usually one designed for bonsai display in one of a few accepted shapes and proportions. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

This Buxus has been grown as a single stem 'lollipop' style topiary plant measuring approximately 80-100cm tall. Buxus have been used for centuries as a fantastic and dense hedging plant, along with being one of the best plants for sculpting - they really are mulltifunctional! The foliage is small and has a waxy quality, and as an added benefit they are low maintenance, requiring minimal care for maximum effect. Enjoys most garden situations in well-drained soil. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

This is a handsome, spiky plant that is coloured a light, bright looking pale grey green with a yellow leaf edging. It makes a beautiful eye catching feature. It may produce creamy fragrant flowers in June, held on a 1m (3ft) flowering spike. It is only slightly frost hardy and therefore only suited to the mildest parts of the country unless some protection is given. It is a superb plant for a container that can be moved to a sheltered corner during the coldest times. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cordyline Australis is a lovely spiky plant of some elegance. Sometimes known as 'the cabbage tree of New Zealand' it starts off as a fan of leaves but soon begins to hoist itself up on a stout stem. It can eventually become an evergreen tree up to 4m (15ft) high with a clean vertical trunk and forking branches. It settles happily in coastal gardens. There are sometimes creamy white flowers in huge panicles that are deliciously fragrant in June. The plant needs a sheltered spot as hard winters may kill it. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cordyline Australis (sometimes known as the 'Cabbage Tree of New Zealand' or a 'Giant Dracaena') is a lovely spiky plant of some elegance. It starts off as a fan of leaves but soon begins to hoist itself up on a stout stem. It can eventually become an evergreen tree up to 4m (15ft) high with a clean vertical trunk and forking branches. It settles happily in coastal gardens. There are sometimes creamy white flowers in huge panicles that are deliciously fragrant in June. The plant needs a sheltered spot as hard winters may kill it. In New Zealand the Maoris dried the pith and used it to make a porridge-like substance, although we wouldnt advise it! The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

Cordyline australis is a spiky plant of some elegance, which starts off as a fan of leaves but soon begins to hoist itself up on a stout stem. It can eventually become an evergreen tree up to 4m (15ft) high with a clean vertical trunk and forking branches. It settles happily in coastal gardens. In the right conditions, there are sometimes creamy white flowers in huge panicles that are deliciously fragrant in June. The plant needs a sheltered spot as hard winters may kill it. In New Zealand the Maoris used this plant by drying the pith and then using that to make a porridge-like substance. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

Cornus Florida Rubra is a flowering dogwood from the USA that can be grown as a large shrub or a small tree. It has delightful spring flowers that are coloured rose pink in this form. The tree has an upright, spreading growth habit and makes a broad rounded shape. The young foliage has some purple tints but quickly greens up. In autumn it becomes rich red brown before leaf fall. This needs good, preferably neutral or acidic soil to thrive. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cryptomeria Japonica 'Globosa Nana', little dumpling of a fir has foliage that arches out in pendulous tipped sprays, creating a pretty 'making a splash' effect in the shape of a globe! The foliage is an elegant blue-green and turns bronzed-brown during the cold winter months. This conifer is unlikely to grow higher than 2.5m (8ft) but it will get wider. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cryptomeria Japonica, sometimes known as the Japanese Cedar has soft, frothy foliage. This half standard variety makes a fantstic ball shaped tree - a real eye catcher in the garden. These plants are sold as Half Standard Balls which refers to how the round shrubs have been grafted onto a bare-branched trunk. This specimen is approximately 1.5m tall incl pot. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

An elegant columnar cypress trimmed into an elegant spiral that, at its best, is beautifully proportioned. One of the best golden conifers going and especially in winter when the colour is more burnished. It can look simply stunning when caught in the light. Of course, this majesty of form takes years to achieve. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions, and bloom, foliage and interest may vary from photo upon delivery, dependant on season. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland.

Cupressus Arizonica 'Glauca' Cypress is an attractively light and frothy looking tree and fully grown, can be quite a tall and imposing pyramid shape, sometimes rather large. Despite the epithet 'Arizonica' they are found growing over large parts of the south-western USA, and are tolerant of both heat and dryness. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cupressus Sempervirens, sometimes referred to as the 'italian cypress' or 'pencil pine' is an amazing evergreen tree commonly known as the Italian Cypress Totem Pole can grow up to 12m in height but has a narrow spread of only 1m. It will produce densely-packed luscious green foliage and its columnar habit makes it ideal as a focal point in any garden or patio. An exceptionally hardy conifer, it will tolerate drought and frost making it perfect for the British climate. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cupressus Sempervirens, sometimes referred to as the 'italian cypress' or 'pencil pine' is an amazing evergreen tree commonly known as the Italian Cypress Totem Pole and can grow up to 12m in height but has a narrow spread of only 1m. It will produce densely-packed luscious green foliage and its columnar habit makes it ideal as a focal point in any garden or patio. An exceptionally hardy conifer, it will tolerate drought and frost making it perfect for the British climate. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland

Cupressus Sempervirens, sometimes referred to as the 'italian cypress' or 'pencil pine' is an amazing evergreen tree commonly known as the Italian Cypress Totem Pole and can grow up to 12m in height but has a narrow spread of only 1m. It will produce densely-packed luscious green foliage and its columnar habit makes it ideal as a focal point in any garden or patio. An exceptionally hardy conifer, it will tolerate drought and frost making it perfect for the British climate. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. Delivery Note: Please note that unfortunately we are currently unable to deliver plants to Northern Ireland