Specimen Plants

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

Laurus Nobilis Laurel Bay Tree has an extensive history throughout europe, made most popular by the romans who used wreaths of laurel as a head adornment signifying victory in sports, politics, poetry and war. Many a bust of a roman emperor features the signature wreath around the head. Even the berries had significance where priestesses would chew the berries before handing our prophecies, and keeping berries under pillows was believed to result in dreams of future events The foliage is a dark green colour with a distinct aroma and can be trimmed to form a neat columnar or cone shaped topiary tree. 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: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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.

Cupressus Sempervirens 'totem' is called as such for its rather tall and thin growing habit, ending with a shape that looks not too dissimilar from that of a totem. Its often referred to as the 'italian' cypress, and has a distinct mediterranean feel about it, often being seen lining the roads of italian country lanes. 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 DELIVERY INFORMATION: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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.

Cupressus Sempervirens 'totem' is called as such for its rather tall and thin growing habit, ending with a shape that looks not too dissimilar from that of a totem. Its often referred to as the 'italian' cypress, and has a distinct mediterranean feel about it, often being seen lining the roads of italian country lanes. 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

Elaeagnus x Submacrophylla 'Viveleg' Oleaster Plant is a brilliant variegated form of Oleaster, with a vivid green central colour and a fine golden variegated margin on each leaf. This particular oleaster, although flowers during the autumn, is often grown for its foliage interest instead. 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

Euonymus japonicus 'Aureus' is a euonymus with rather eye catching foliage that grows in an upright reaching habit. Each leaf has a distinct yellow gold center, with a dark green margin. Great for adding colour to partially shaded sites, this is also a rather exotic looking shrub and will fit gardens of an exotic or mediterranean style. The plant's growth rate and size will vary depending on planting position & conditions. 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

Fagus sylvatica, or more commonly known as the 'Common Beech' tree iis eally versatile plant that is used as both a specimen tree and a hedging plant, althoughthe latter you would generally start from bare root whips. This specimen is a larger form ready to be grown as a tree. Its foliage is realatively simplistic and provides wonderful dense cover that turns bronze as the season changes to autumn. This bronze foliage is capable of staying on the plant until the following years new growth comes through, providing unique all round cover. 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: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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.

Cupressus Goldcrest is a fantastic columnar conifer that has the most fantastic bright green foliage that radiates brightness. This is perhaps one of the most popular of 'golden' conifers, and its quite easy to see why! This particular specimen has been cut into a topiary spiral. 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.

Ilex Aquifolium 'Argentea Marginata' (sometimes known as the 'silver margined holly') is a classic form of holly with rich green foliage and a cream coloured margin. The leaves are spined but lose this defensive tool above a height of 2m where predatory creatures cant reach to have a nibble! Red berries make an appearance in autumn when male and female plants are located in the same vicinity. 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.

Ilex aquifolium 'Ingramii' is a particularly dense variety of Holly, and with a height of around 2.5m fully mature, it makes it a great option for a hedging holly. Its also a rather ineresting looking variety of holly with mottled variegated green and white foliage, with the tips of new growth a contrasting bright pink offering a very interesting show! 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.

Loropetalum Chinense 'Fire Dance' is one of those plants that makes you instantly double-take. Its rich wine coloured foliage is dark and luxurious and during the spring it has a show of vibrant tassle-like flowers that hang from the tree like decorations. This is not a plant to miss, and one that can add a lot of interest when grown as a specimen plant in a central arrangement. This has the added benefit of being tolerant to some 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.

Phyllostachys 'Aurea' known often as the golden bamboo or fish pole bamboo is a brilliant bamboo that has bright green new growth before maturing to a brilliant golden colour which really stands out against the green foliage. 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: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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. Image by Anna licensed under CC BY 2.0 Cropped from Original - https://flic.kr/p/Fn2GU

Phyllostachys 'Aureosulcata' is another bamboo with golden canes and contrasting vibrant green foliage. The difference between this and 'aurea' variety is that the stems on this can grow in an upright zig-zag fashion, which is both alluring and offers a unique point of interest. 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: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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.

Pittosporum 'Silver Queen' is fantastic shrub for a silvered theme. Its rounded foliage is a fantastic shade of light green with a distinct silvery hue. It also has a fantstic white margin that appears slightly irregular but contributes nicely to the overall silvered appearance. Often used as a specimen plant it also has a show of purple brown flowers during the spring that are delicately scented but despite this is often grown for its foliage interest. 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.

Pseudosasa japonica (sometimes known as Arundinaria japonica), is a brilliant bamboo with long slender leaves that reach of stems like fingers. It makes quite a dense bamboo when mature, which is why it is often used as a screening and hedging plant. 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: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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. Image by Leonora (Ellie) Enking licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 Cropped from Original - https://flic.kr/p/nYMqAv

Trachelospermum Jasminoides (sometimes known as the star jasmine) is an evergreen climber that is capable of reaching hights of 9m in ideal conditions. It has vibrant green slightly glossy leaves with contrasting small white flowers during the summer months which are quite strongly fragranced. This large tripod will make a stunning centre piece for a container. 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.

This specimen is a stunning spiral stemmed half standard plant. Ideal for planting into a container for a feature on your patio or in the garden. Each raceme of flowers reaches up to 45cm (18") long with a heavenly sweet scent. The twining stems of Wisteria are cloaked in attractive pinnate foliage throughout summer, which turns to buttery yellow in autumn. A beautiful specimen will be hand selected by our team in either white, pink or lilac. If you have a colour preference, please e-mail shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk with details fo your order number. Photos from Summer to show flower colour. 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. DELIVERY INFORMATION: To avoid damage in transit some large, delicate or tall plants will be delivered using a wooden pallet. The pallet will be delivered using a heavy goods vehicle and the driver 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.

Deciduous climber with scented flowers in spring These stunning Wisteria Tripods will make a beautiful centre piece in any garden. The scented blooms are in shades of lilac, pink and white. One beautiful specimen will be hand selected by our team. If you have a colour preference, please e-mail shoponline@oldrailwayline.co.uk. 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.

Phormium 'Jester' is a grass-like perennial with certain exotic appeal. The foliage fans out from the base of the plant and creates a good amount of volume. Its considered relatively hardy despite its exotic appeal although frost protection wouldnt go amiss! This particular variety has unusual bright red striped foliage with even more unusual vibrant green margins for a brilliant show-stopping contrast. 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.

Phormium 'Platts Black' is a grass-like perennial with certain exotic appeal. The foliage fans out from the base of the plant and creates a good amount of volume. Its considered relatively hardy despite its exotic appeal although frost protection wouldnt go amiss! This particular variety has perhaps among the darkest foliage of all phormium, which is nearly black but a subtle green hue remains under the right light, and mostly near the base of the plant. It also has subtle red/burgandy margins. 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.