Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
With the brighter weather making an appearance over the past few days, it’s no surprise that spring is finally on its way! With the lighter evenings and increase in temperature, there is no better time to visit Arundel Arboretum, one of the leading garden centres in Sussex, for help and inspiration for your trees and…Read More
It’s always so exciting when new stock arrives! This week at Arundel Arboretum, we’ve had a delivery from one of our trusted Spanish suppliers and the new arrivals are primarily specimen plant olive trees. Olives (Olea europaea) are drought-tolerant evergreen trees that add a Mediterranean feel to any garden design. With their shimmering silvery foliage,…Read More
Are you looking for an easy to maintain statement piece for your garden? Specimen plants might just be what you need! Specimen plants are large, semi-mature trees or shrubs that serve as the focal point of your planting scheme. Provided you have the space, a multi-stem deciduous tree such as Betula utilis var. jacquemontii is…Read More
And just like that Christmas has rolled around! Before we all go off and enjoy some well deserved festive fun, we wanted to let you know when we will be closing for Christmas. Arundel Arboretum will be open until Thursday 23rd December when we will close at 2 pm. The garden centre will then be…Read More
Having a small garden, shouldn’t mean you have to compromise on the way it looks. Today, we’re going to be talking about one of the best trees for gardens that may be limited on space; evergreen standard trees. Not only are these trees excellent if you have limited space, but they also work particularly well…Read More
Our flowering ornamental cherry trees (Prunus) are continuing to show their remarkable autumn colours of red, yellow and orange. Described as the unofficial flower of Japan, the ornamental cherry tree has been celebrated for centuries.; particularly during spring when the blossom is prolific, this season is also known as Hanami. Festivals, parties and family gatherings…Read More
Here at Arundel Arboretum, one of the leading garden centres in West Sussex, our deciduous trees and shrubs are transforming into a spectacle of fantastic autumn colours. Shades of buttery yellows, fiery reds and flaming oranges now adorn many of our plants. If you are looking to purchase a tree or shrub for its autumn…Read More
As we move further into autumn, Arundel Arboretum – one of the leading garden centres in West Sussex, continues to be slowly transformed into an autumnal haven thanks to our wide range of deciduous trees. Earlier this month, we touched upon our Crab Apple (Malus) trees, the article of which you can find here. Today,…Read More
Crab Apple trees (Malus) are a collection of over 35 small and medium-sized deciduous trees; this genus includes both eating and cooking apples. Compact in height and spread, crab apple trees are ideal for small gardens and perfect for injecting some colour into your garden particularly in the autumn. Clouds of blossom will fill the…Read More
Here at Arundel Arboretum, we currently have an excellent selection of deciduous trees. These are great if you’re looking to create a form of screening in your garden to cover unsightly views or create shelter from the wind. Additionally, they can be hugely beneficial for wildlife, not to mention they also look great in your…Read More
