Aesculus Carnea Briottii

The Red Horse Chestnut is a handsome deciduous tree with large bold foliage. In spring large upright clusters of rosy crimson flowers decorate the whole tree. Wonderful specimen or shade tree. Prefers a sunny sheltered position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

Habit: Upright
Height: 6mx5m

Aesculus Hippocastanum

If you want a game of Conkers then this is the tree for you. The 'Horse Chestnut' is a handsome large tree with bold foliage and huge white, tinged red flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by nuts encased in a distinctive prickly skin. The nuts known as 'conkers' are released in autumn.

This is a very large tree and the height given is a 10 year estimate - give it room to grow and it will delight you and your family for generations.

Habit: Upright
Height: 7m x 5m

Albizzia Julibrissin Red Silk

If you want to sit under soft ferny foliage and look up at fuzzy fluffy carmine red flowers then this is the tree for you. Very pretty specimen tree with a single trunk and good shade canopy. Flowers during summer. Quite quick growing. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 4m

Alnus Cordata

Extremely tolerant, fast growing tree that loves moisture. Attractive heart shaped leaves (hence the name Cordata) that are green and glossy. The male flower catkins appear before the leaves and the female flowers develop into small woody cones. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 12m x 8m

Amelanchier Canadensis

Something different and unusual for your plant collection. Just as the new leaves start to appear in spring the whole shrub is smothered in drooping racemes of lacy white flowers. These are sometimes followed by edible purple berries. Rich golden and red tones in autumn. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4m x 3m

Betula Jacquemontii

Attractive bright white bark, dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and interesting catkins in spring. An elegant tree that is perfect for all gardens, large or small. Looks great group planting. Prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 7mx3m

Betula P Youngii

A beautiful weeping Birch with gently cascading branches and dainty green leaves that dance in the wind. Forms a lovely straight trunk and umbrella top with training and support. An excellent feature tree. Hardy. Deciduous.

Habit: Weeping
Height: 4mx3m

Betula Pendula

The ubiquitous 'Silver Birch' is popular for a reason - it's an easy to grow great looking deciduous tree. Smooth grey-white bark and delicate, green lacy foliage on arching branches. Looks great planted in groups. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

Your young 'Silver Birch' will initially have a brown stem and the 'silver' colour will develop as it matures. Make sure your new tree gets a good drink during dry spells until it gets established.

Habit: Upright
Height: 8m x 5m

Betula pendula Laciniata

This Birch has pendulous branches draped in finely dissected fresh green foliage in spring and summer that turns soft yellow in autumn before leaf fall. Characteristic white peeling bark. Very attractive feature tree for group planting. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 8mx5m

Betula utilis Silver Shadow

Himalayan Birch. A stunning specimen tree which will be shown to its best advantage planted in groups. The trunk of the tree develops smooth unblemished white bark with a horizontally peeling habit. The dark green leaves have serrated edges and form a large open crown turning soft yellow in autumn. Deciduous.

This stunning tree is easy to grow in sun or part shade. Make sure the planting position has soil that does not completely dry out in hot summers. The pure whiteness of the bark may take 4 or 5 years to completely develop.

Habit: Upright
Height: 8mx4m