Unique Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Plants and Flowers in the South East.
Liriodendron tulipifera is a large tree. It is noted mainly for its unusual shaped leaves and the orange tulip-like flowers that arrive on the tree in early summer. The Tulip tree also has outstanding bright gold autumn colour.
Malus ‘Evereste’ is a small deciduous tree which is broadly conical in shape. It has an eventual height of approximately 16′. Its large soft pink to white flowers emerge from scarlet buds in April and May and dark green leaves, which turn yellow in the autumn. It produces yellow-orange fruits that can be used for culinary purposes and…Read More
Malus floribunda is a rounded, deciduous tree with dark green leaves. It has crimson buds which open white or pale pink in late spring, which are followed by very small yellow fruits.
Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ has white flowers followed by a large crop of bright yellow crab apples which hold into the winter.
Malus x moerlandsii ‘Profusion’ is a small-medium size deciduous, spreading Crab apple with coppery young foliage, which turns bronze-green in the autumn. Malus x moerlandsii ‘Profusion’ has dark purple-pink flowers in late spring. These are followed by reddish-purple fruits in autumn. It tolerates pollution well, and is therefore suitable for rural and urban gardens.
Magnolia grandiflora is an evergreen which makes a magnificent tree and is often used as a shrub. Glossy, leathery green leaves above a reddish-brown underside. It produces fragrant large creamy white globular flowers. As a tree it is ideal for screening.
Nyssa sylvatica is a medium slow growing tree with dark glossy green leaves which turn yellow-orange and scarlet in the autumn. Obovate to oval pointed leaves.
Olea europaea is the botanical name for the European Olive. This deciduous small to medium sized evergreen tree makes for a fantastic screening tree or stand alone specimen. It has grey-green leathery leaves. These help to form a consistently densely headed tree. They are easy to maintain as a shaped tree or just “left to…Read More
Parrotia persica is a small to medium wide spreading tree with deep green leaves which turn to crimson and gold in late autumn. Crimson tiny flower clusters in late winter. A piebald textured trunk. A member of the Witch Hazel family.
Paulownia tomentosa is a medium tree. It has spectacular large downy flowers beneath green leaves. Heliotrope-blue flowers shaped like a foxglove.
