Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’ is a dwarf conifer, with a dense globed-shaped habit. The blue needles are attractive all year round, but are particularly bright and attractive in spring. It is a slow growing conifer, with an eventual height of 1m and a spread of 1.2m. Picea pungens ‘Glauca Globosa’ prefers full sun, but can…Read More
Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ is a very hardy evergreen conifer. The foliage consists of dense, green double needles which are longer and greener than Scots Pine. Pinus nigra ‘Austriaca’ thrives in full sun, and can tolerate tough and exposed conditions, including windy and coastal spots. The bark is grey. Once the tree is fairly mature, it will…Read More
Picea pungens ‘Koster’ is a small-medium sized evergreen conifer. In addition to its pyramidal shape it has a conical crown. The beautiful long silver-blue needles are particularly striking in spring. Picea pungens ‘Koster’ is slow growing. It will reach eventual heights of between 10-18m. It prefers a good, well drained soil and can grow in full sun….Read More
Metasequoia glyptostroboides is a deciduous conifer, and has a vigorous growth habit. The bark is a deep red-brown with an extremely spongy and shaggy appearance. The linear leaves appear bright green in summer. They become a tawny pink in the autumn. Metasequoia glyptostroboides produces cones in addition to insignificant flowers. It is a tough tree and can also withstand levels…Read More
Juniperus virginiana ‘Skyrocket’ is an evergreen conifer. It has a tall, narrow and compact growth habit. The foliage is silvery-blue. This is maintained well throughout the year. When the new growth appears during the summer, it will appear slightly brighter. Juniperus virginiana ‘Skyrocket’ is a wonderfully architectural tree. It will complement your garden well. The conifer will grow in…Read More
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Chip’ is an evergreen conifer. It has a spreading habit, which will in time grow into a carpet of bright foliage. The long, compact branches are a bright steel-blue, often with purple tips at the end. They are ideal for areas where colour is required all year round. Therefore they can be…Read More
Ginkgo biloba is a magnificent evergreen tree. The young tree has a conical appearance, which takes on a more irregular shape as the tree matures. It is easily recognised for its unusual fan-shaped leaves, which can be up to 12cm in width. The foliage is a delicate green, which turns yellow in the autumn. Ginkgo…Read More
Cupressus sempervirens ‘Pyramidalis’ is the Italian Pencil Cypress. It is a familiar sight in the Tuscan countryside. This conifer is a tall, narrow plant. It has a very strict ascending habit and dark green foliage. They really make an architectural statement, especially when they are planted in pairs or rows. Their pencil thin form is…Read More
x Cupressocyparis leylandii is an evergreen conifer with a columnar growth habit. It has dark green foliage. This gives a dense appearance, which is ideal for screening. x Cupressocyparis leylandii is Europe’s fastest growing conifer. As a hedging plant is it hated and admired for the same reasons. When properly maintained, it makes a super…Read More
Cedrus atlantica Glauca is a bright silver-blue evergreen conifer, It has sharp pointed needle-like leaves. The large shrub is conical in shape when young, which broadens with age. This produces a large, spreading tree. Barrel shaped cones appear, but these can take 2 years to mature. Cedrus atlantica Glauca will grow in most conditions, but…Read More
