Trees

The nursery stocks a substantial number of ornamental trees, most of which are listed below. New species and varieties are added to our stock throughout the year.

It is difficult for us to offer a mail order service for our trees as most are 150cm or more tall. However, please do ask as some species are grown from pre-treated seeds or from smaller seedlings and may be at a postable size!

We can also source ‘hard-to-find’ trees from our network of suppliers if so wished, especially during the autumn.

Trees vary in price, depending on species/variety and size. Please phone or email for advice on availability and price.

List updated: 17 March 2012

Acer palmatum

Japanese maple. Rounded and deciduous tree with deeply lobed mid-green leaves, turning orange-yellow in autumn. Strikingly delicate effect. Fully hardy. H:8m

Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'

Japanese maple. Rounded and deciduous tree with deeply lobed, deep purple to red leaves. Brilliant red autumn colour. Fully hardy. H:8m

Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'

Vigorous, spreading and deciduous. Dark red-purple foliage, maturing to dark purple, and red-tinged yellow flowers. Fully hardy. Sun or partial shade. Height around 10-15m

Acer platanoides 'Deborah'

Vigorous, spreading and deciduous. Brilliant red foliage, turning dark green in summer and becoming orange-yellow in autumn. Fully hardy. Height up to 25m. Sun or partial shade.

Acer platanoides 'Drummondii'

Very pretty deciduous tree. Green foliage with broad cream margins. Fully hardy. Height up to 12m. Sun or partial shade.

Acer rubrum

Red or Scarlet Maple. Rounded deciduous tree with dark green leaves that turn brilliant red in autumn; Tiny red flowers. E. North America. Fully Hardy. Maximum height between 10m and 15m

Acer rufinerve

Snake Bark Maple. Arching deciduous tree with green and white striped bark. Leaves turn red in autumn. Greenish-yellow flowers followed by red-winged fruit. Fully hardy. H:10m

Aesculus flava

Sweet buckeye. Medium-sized tree and the only chestnut to have yellow flowers, borne in May or June. Native to S.E. USA. AGM. Fully hardy.

Aesculus parviflora

Bottlebrush Buckeye. Deciduous open small tree/shrub. Attractive bronze young leaves which turn dark green then yellow in autumn. Panicles of red centred white flowers in late summer-autumn. H:3-4m. Full sun. Well drained soil. Hardy.

Alnus cordata

Italian Alder. Conical deciduous tree with shiny deep green leaves. Unusually for alders, will tolerate dry conditions. Corsica, Italy. Fully hardy. h:15m

Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis'

Handsome ornamental tree for a damp spot, with deeply cut mid-green leaves and long yellow-brown catkins. Fully Hardy. RHS Award of Garden Merit. Maximum height: 10-20m

Amelanchier lamarckii

Snowy Mespilus. Lovely upright small tree with very attractive white flowers in spring, edible black-blue fruits in autumn. Green foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. Fully Hardy. H:10m

Betula albosinensis 'var. septentrionalis'

One of the most desireable of the 'paper bark' birches. Smooth orange-grey bark is shed in large sheets to reveal warm copper beneath, a very attractive combination. Fully hardy. H: 5-10m

Betula ermanii

Erman's Birch. Conical tree with white bark and dull, dark green leaves. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil. Native to Kamchatka, Japan and Korea. Fully Hardy. H: 20m

Betula nigra

River Birch. Native to eastern USA and most at home in more moist soils. Very attractive, papery, peeling bark. Relatively rare as a garden tree. Fully hardy and may grow up to 10-m to 15m in height

Betula papyrifera

Conical tree with white, peeling bark. Dark green leaves turning red/orange in autumn. Yellow male catkins in spring. Prefers full sun. Fully hardy. H:20m

Betula pendula 'Laciniata'

Cutleaf weeping birch, leaves deeply lobed, erect leading stem with weeping branches. Bears yellow-brown male catkins. H:25m. Moist soil. Full sun or dappled shade. AGM

Betula pendula 'Purpurea'

A form of the common silver birch, so sharing its' robust character, delicate, airy form and attractive white and pink peeling bark. Purple-brown leaves are distinctive however, and this makes a very attractive garden tree. H: 10-15m eventually.

Betula utilis 'var. jaquemontii (Syn.: 'Doorenbos')'

Himalayan Birch. Syn. Doorenbos. Excellent medium garden tree, especially planted in groups. Brilliant white bark and dark green leaves. Prefers full sun and moist but well drained soil. Fully hardy. H: 8m

Carpinus betulus

Hornbeam. Typical moderately compact upright park land tree of south-east England. Leaves, bright green in spring and summer, turn bright yellow in autumn. H:10m

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

Hornbeam. Narrow pyramidal habit. Outstanding formal tree. H:15m. Fertile soil, full sun or dappled shade. Hardy. AGM

Castanea sativa

Sweet Chestnut. Large and vigorous. Long glossy green leaves. Edible fruit in autumn. Hardy. Sun or partial shade. H:30m. AGM

Catalpa bignonioides

Indian Bean Tree. Native to SE USA, with very large deep green leaves. Very pretty, fragrant pea-like white flowers in summer followed by pendant 'bean' seed pods. Fully Hardy H: 8-10m. AGM

Catalpa erubescens 'Purpurea'

Very attractive spreading deciduous tree. Large ovate leaves which are purplish-black when young maturing to dark green. White flowers in upright panicles followed by slender pods. H:15m. Full sun. Hardy.

Catalpa speciosa

Native to central USA. Very large dark green leaves, fragrant white flowers in summer and followed by pendant 'bean' like seed pods. Fully Hardy H: 18m

Cedrus deodara

Deodar or Himalayan Cedar. Stately, large evergreen tree, with a pendant and drooping habitat. Mid-green foliage. Do not plant close to the house - this tree will knock it down one day! H: 15-20m+

Cedrus deodara 'Karl Fuchs'

A unusual, blue form of the Deodar Cedar, with characteristic gracefully descending branches. In time this will make a very substantial tree, so plant accordingly!

Cedrus libani

Cedar of Lebanon. Coniferous evergreen tree with wide-spreading branches. Black-brown bark. Leaves dark green-grey green. Hardy. H+W: 30m. Sun. Well-drained soil.

Celtis occidentalis

Hackberry Spreading, deciduous tree with a rounded crown, native to north America. Handsome glossy foliage and edible fruits in the autumn. Fully hardy. H: 6-8m

Cercidiphyllum japonicum

Katsura Tree. Deciduous upright tree. Round mid-green leaves, bronze when young, turning orange-red in autumn. Acid soils best for autumn colour but otherwise very tolerant. Fully hardy. H: 4-8m

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Rotfuchs'

Katsura Tree. A rare and very beautiful form, with dark plum-purple leaves with delicate fringes. Very tolerant of a wide range of conditions but full sun and a moist but well drained soil will give the best results. Fully hardy. H: 4-8m

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'

Spreading, often multi stemmed tree. Large dark red-purple heart shaped leaves with pointed tips. Pinkish flowers on stems before leaves. Hardy.Full sun or dappled shade. H 3-4m after a decade.

Cercis canadensis 'Hearts of Gold'

Large shrub with elegantly arching branches, young bronze-orange foliage ages to deep yellow; mature specimens carry light pink flowers on stems. Tolerates both full sun and drought without scorching. Hardy. H: 6m

Cercis siliquastrum

Judas Tree. Small to medium-sized spreading tree with heart-shaped blue-green leaves. Bears pink flowers in spring, often emerging directly from the stems. Fully hardy; tolerant of light shade. Height: 4-8m. AGM

Cladrastis lutea

Lovely spreading tree with bright green leaves 30cm long. Fragrant white flowers in spring. Yellow leaves in autumn. H:12m. Hardy but protect from strong winds. Full sun.

Cornus alternifolia 'Argentea'

Pagoda dogwood. A small tree or large shrub with spreading, tiered branches; white margined leaves, small white flowers and spherical blue-black (inedible) fruit. Best in dappled shade and moister soils. H: 2-3m

Cornus controversa

Wedding Cake Tree. One of the most beautiful of all garden plants. .Deciduous with small, pale green leaves and good rich red-purple autumn colour. Large white flowers in early summer followed by blue fruit. . Sun or partial shade. H:5-7m

Cornus florida

Flowering Dogwood. Deciduous small tree or large shrub. Profuse flowering in early summer with large and distinctive pink or white bracts around each flower. Not recommended for chalky soil. Sun or part shade. H: up to 6-8m.

Corylus colurna

Turkish Hazel. Forms a beautifully symmetrical pyramidal crown, perhaps some 10 to 15m in height eventually. Deeply furrowed bark, dark green foliage, long male catkins in spring. Edible nuts. Fully hardy.

Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia Splendens'

Rounded deciduous thorny tree with large glossy green leaves turning brilliant orange-red in autumn. Dense white flowers with pink anthers in early summer followed by red fruit. Hardy. Full sun or partial shade. AGM. H:8m.

Cupressus sempervirens 'Stricta Group'

Italian pencil cypress. Typical tree of Italian landscapes, with an extremely narrow and sharply pointed habit; evergreen and attaining perhaps 10m or more in height. Young trees require some shelter, otherwise fully hardy.

Davidia involucrata

Handkerchief tree. Conical tree with attractive toothed leaves. When mature (5-15 years) produces flowers, each surrounded by spectacular large white bracts. Fully hardy. H: 10m

Fagus sylvatica

Common Beech. Splendid spreading large tree. H:25m. Glossy green leaves turning yellow-orange-brown in autumn. Hardy. Well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. AGM.

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple'

Deep purple foliage and a narrow habit make this a great choice for a specimen tree especially in a relatively confined space. Fully hardy. H: maybe 10m or so

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Latifolia'

A rare from with braid wavy margined deep purple leaves which turn coppery in the autumn. In time will grow into a majestic, spreading deciduous tree. Fully hardy. Plant in full sun for best colour. H:20m.

Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea Tricolor'

Unusual small beech with purple leaves striped pink and white. Fully hardy. H:10m. Full sun for best colour.

Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'

Beech. A fine and stately tree with a distinctly narrow columnar habit and deep purple foliage. Fully hardy and potentially very large! H: up to 20m

Fagus sylvatica 'Spaethiana'

A rare form of beech, with exceptionally dark, almost black, leaves. Capable of growing to a substantial size so best suited to larger gardens; eventual height as much as 30m. Fully hardy.

Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'

Probably the best ornamental ash for the garden with a compact habit and superb bronze-purple colour in autumn. Fully hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions. H: up to 10m after 25 years or so.

Fraxinus ornus

Manna ash. Rounded and deciduous tree. Leaves turn purple in autumn; fragrant white flowers in late spring. prefers full sun. Hardy. H:15m

Fraxinus ornus 'Obelisk'

Manna ash. Moderately large, very robust and attractive tree. Narrow habit makes this well suited to smaller gardens. Leaves turn purple in autumn; fragrant white flowers in late spring. Prefers full sun. Hardy. H:15m

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Rubylace'

Attractive deciduous tree with dark bronze red leaves. Leaves, divided into leaflets along the leaf axis, turn bronze green by midsummer. Hardy. Sun. Well-drained soil. Small tree.

Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'

Attractive deciduous tree with thornless branches and golden yellow to red young foliage. Hardy. Sun. Well-drained soil. H:8m AGM

Juglans regia

Common Walnut. Handsome spreading deciduous tree valued for its edible nuts; native to China, Himalayas, Central Asia.. Prefers a well-drained site in full sun. Fully hardy.H:30m

Koelreutia paniculata

Golden rain tree/Pride of India. Spreading tree with strikingly pink young foliage turning green in time. Large panicles of yellow flowers in mid/late summer. Fully hardy. H:10m

Laburnum x watereri 'Vossii'

Medium-sized deciduous and spreading tree or as here, a large multi-stem shrub, bearing a profusion of spectacular, pendant yellow racemes in late spring and early summer. Full sun. Fully hardy. H:4-6m

Larix decidua

European Larch. Vigorous, deciduous conifer. Beautiful bright green needles when young. Small erect cones. Shoots are yellow in winter. Hardy. Sun or partial shade. H: 8-10m depending on local conditions

Liquidambar styraciflua

Lovely ornamental tree with lobed leaves, producing fantastic red-purple leaves in the Autumn. H: 15m. Prefers full sun and well-drained neutral soil. Hardy.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'

Lovely ornamental tree with deeply lobed leaves, producing purple and then orange leaves in the Autumn. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy. H:10m. AGM

Liriodendron tulipifera

Vigorous, deciduous tree. Leaves almost square in shape, flowers prominent and pale green. Prefers full sun or light shade. Fully hardy. H:15-20m

Liriodendron tulipifera 'aureomarginata'

Vigorous, deciduous tree. Leaves almost square in shape, with broad gold-yellow margins, flowers prominent and pale green. Prefers moist but well drained soil and full sun or light shade. Fully hardy. H:20m

Malus 'Neville Copeman'

Spreading rounded trees with deep pink/purple blossom in spring and foliage that is reddish when young but matures to green. Red-orange fruit. Fully Hardy. H:5m

Malus 'Red Sentinel'

Originally raised by Notcutts in 1959, producing pink buds opening to white blossom; masses of large, deep red fruit from autumn and into winter. Excellent small garden tree. H: about 4-5m

Malus 'Rudolph'

New variety of ornamental crab apple. Purple-red blossom in spring and orange-yellow fruits. Red foliage. Very good choice for a small garden. Fully hardy. H: 5-6m

Malus floribunda

Japanese crab apple. Dense and spreading tree with pale pink flowers in late spring and small yellow fruit. Prefers full sun. Fully hardy. H:6m.

Malus toringo 'sargentii'

Crab apple. Excellent choice for smaller gardens, compact tree that produces masses of small white flowers in spring and bright red cherry-like fruits in autumn, accompanied by vivid autumn leaf colour. H: 3-4m.

Malus tschonoskii

Pillar apple. A form of crab apple well suited to smaller gardens with its narrow habit; pink buds and white flowers and red-yellow fruit; outstanding autumn foliage with gold, purple and yellow. H:5-8m

Malus x scheideckeri 'Hillieri'

Crab apple. Soft pink semi double flowers in Spring. Vigorous open spreading tree. Pyramidal shaped. H:6m W4m. Hardy. Sun. Well drained but moist fertile soil.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides

Dawn Redwood. Vigorous when young, reaching 30m. Thick and fibrous bark, bright green young foliage. Prefers full sun. Fully hardy.

Morus nigra

Black Mulberry. Spreading, rounded deciduous fruit tree. Green fruit turning red-dark purple in late summer - very tasty indeed! H+W 5-7m. Hardy. Full sun. Moist soil.

Nothofagus antarctica

Antarctic Beech. Broadly conical deciduous tree, often with numerous stems. Leaves are glossy dark green and turn yellow in autumn. Fully hardy. H: 15m

Parrotia persica

Deciduous spreading small tree or large shrub. Flaking grey and fawn bark. Rich green leaves turning yellow, orange and red-purple in autumn. Red flowers on bare wood in spring. H:7m. Full sun. Hardy. Moist but well drained soil.

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove Tree. Vigorous columnar tree. Very large bright green oval leaves. Fragrant lilac flowers in late spring. H:12m. Full sun. Shelter from winds. Late frost will damage flower buds. Hardy. AGM.

Phellodendron amurense

Amur Cork Tree. Spreading tree with pale grey-brown bark when mature. Glossy dark green pinnate leaves grey-blue underneath turning yellow in Autumn. Hardy. Full sun. Well drained soil. H:14m

Pinus sylvestris

Scots Pine. Extremely hardy European native. Tall, with notably reddish bark and in time forming a flattened crown. Tolerates all but the most extreme environments. H: 10m+

Platanus x hispanica

London Plane. Vigorous, columnar and deciduous. Attractive mottled brown, grey and cream bark and fruit clusters in the autumn. Full sun. Well drained soil. Hardy. AGM. H: potentially as much as 20-25m given a century!

Populus tremula

Common aspen. Vigorous, deciduous tree that will do well in almost any soil except waterlogged. Foliage is initially bronze, then dark green and finally golden yellow in autumn, trembling in the breeze. H: 10-15m eventually..

Prunus 'Shirofugen'

Ornamental cherry. Very late-flowering, pale-pink in bud, white when first open and finally a pale purple-pink. Bronze-green new foliage. H+W: 6-7m

Prunus 'Shogetsu (syn. Shimidsu Zakura)'

Ornamental cherry. Small trees with a broad crown, pink buds open to pure white flowers in profusion hanging in clusters along stems - a truly spectacualr spring show. Fully hardy. H:7m:

Prunus 'Snowgoose'

A very attractive flowering cherry, ideal for smaller gardens or as a lawn specimen. Delicate pure white, single blossom in mid-spring; green foliage. Fully hardy. H: 3-6m depending on local soils etc.

Prunus 'Spire'

Striking flowering cherry with a distinct vase shape - ideal for a restricted space or small street tree. Soft pink flowers in spring. Leaves with rich autumn tints. H:10m in time. Full sun. Well drained soil.

Prunus 'Ukon'

Vigorous and spreading deciduous tree; large double white flowers in spring. Exceptionally attractive flowering cherry. Fully hardy. AGM H: 8m

Prunus padus

A substantial flowering cherry, capable of growing to as much as 15m in height. Masses of fragrant white flowers in spring and brilliant autumn leaf colour. Fully hardy.

Prunus padus 'Colorata'

This is a very beautiful form of the European Bird Cherry, with plum-purple shoots and pale pink flowers in drooping racemes; orange-red foliage in autumn. Full sun required for best flowering, but very tolerant of poor soils. H: about 7m

Prunus padus 'Watereri'

Large deciduous ornamental cherry with long racemes of fragrant star-shaped white flowers in mid-to late spring. Excellent ornamental tree. Fully hardy. H:10-15m

Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rubra'

(Syn. Prunus x subhirtella pendula) Winter-flowering cherry, with delicate sprays of rose-pink buds and pale pink flowers. Pendulous habit, even reaching to the ground - very impressive. H: 3-5m

Prunus serrula

Beautiful ornamental tree with copper (looks varnished) bark that peels. Small white flowers In late spring . Oval dark green leaves turning yellow in autumn. H:10m. Hardy.

Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae (Mount Fuji)'

Small, vigorous tree, slightly drooping in habit. Large single or semi-double fragrant pure white flowers in pendant clusters. Highly recommended ornamental tree for a lawn centre piece for example. Fully hardy. AGM

Prunus serrulata 'Taihaku'

Great White Cherry. Long considered extinct, but bizarrely found as a single specimen in Sussex, this is regarded as the finest of all white flowering cherries, with dense clusters of large (6cm) flowers in spring. Undemanding. H: 6-8m in time

Prunus x incam 'Okame'

Ornamental cherry. Bears masses of cup-shaped, carmine-pink flowers in springwhilst in autumn the dark green foliage turns from orange to red. Rounded habit and good for smaller gardens. H+S: 6-8m

Prunus x subhirtella 'var. Autumnalis'

Deciduous spreading tree. Produces delicate sprays of small semi-double pale pink flowers during winter, and is hence highly valued. Dark green leaves turning yellow in the autumn. Hardy. Full sun.

Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'

Narrowly conical and thorny tree; glossy oval leaves with large clusters of white flowers in spring. Prefers full sun. Fully hardy. H:6m

Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

Ornamental tree for a sunny location, or a lawn specimen. Small tree with drooping branches. Attractive silvery leaves. Creamy white flowers in spring. Trim during winter to keep desired shape. Fully hardy

Quercus palustris

Pin oak. Vigorous deciduous tree; deeply lobed, dark green leaves, turning stunning red in the autumn. Acorns almost spherical. Native to E. USA. Fully hardy. H:20m

Quercus robur

Common oak/English oak. Very handsome deciduous tree, capable of reaching great age and size. Prefers full sun. Fully hardy. H:35m

Quercus rubra

Red oak. Vigorous and deciduous tree; large green leaves turn vivid red in autumn. Native to E. North America. Fully hardy. H:10-15m

Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

Attractive tree with luminescent golden-yellow foliage turning green in late summer. Spiny branches. H:15m. Hardy. Sun. Moist but well drained soil. AGM

Robinia slavinii 'Hillieri'

Small tree with open crown. Small delicate leaves. Beautiful fragrant pea-like pink flowers are borne in spring in pendent racemes. Hardy. H:10m. Sun. Moist but well drained soil.

Salix sepulcralis 'var. chrysocoma'

Vigorous, deciduous tree with distinct golden bark and weeping habit. Yellow catkins in spring. Prefers moist soil. Fully hardy. H: 15m

Sequoia sempervirens

Californian redwood. A true giant of a tree, from the coastal areas of California and Oregon. Thick fibrous reddish bark, mid green foliage. Height in East Anglia hard to judge, but easily 25-30m so give it plenty of room.

Sequoiadendron giganteum

Giant Redwood. Probably the largest living organism ever. Individuals in eastern USA have reached over 100m in height and ages of up to 4000 years. Evergreen and hardy, a height of perhaps 30m is probable in East Anglia.

Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'

Small erect tree, with finely cut foliage giving a 'lace' appearance; foliage turns vivid red-purple in autumn. Fully hardy and very tolerant. H: 3-5m

Sorbus aria 'lutescens'

Extremely useful compact deciduous tree with silver-green foliage and white flowers in late spring. Prefers full sun or light shade. Fully hardy. H:10m

Sorbus commixta

Rowan or Mountain Ash. Glossy green leaves turn red, gold and yellow in autumn. White flowers in spring, bright red berries in autumn. Very hardy and quite compact. H: 5-6m.

Sorbus hybrida 'Gibbsii'

Mountain ash. Medium sized tree, spreading with age but remaining compact with upright branches. Foliage blue green, flowers downy, fruits deep red in later summer and autumn. Fully hardy. H: 5-6m

Sorbus oligodonta 'November Pink'

Kite-leaved rowan, native to S.W. China. Characteristic blue-green foliage, white flowers in spring and then masses of white fruit flushed pink which contrast so well with the autumn leaf tints. Highly recommended. H: 4-5m

Sorbus oligodonta 'Pink Pagoda'

Kite-leaved rowan. Excellent choice for an ornamental tree, with characteristic blue-green foliage, white flowers in spring and then masses of pink fruit which contrast so well with the autumn leaf tints. Highly recommended. H: 4-5m

Sorbus vilmorinii

A small spreading tree from China, with glossy dark green leaves, white flowers in late spring and dark red fruit. Tolerant of most conditions; fully hardy. AGM. H:5m

Syringa vulgaris

Lilac. Upright shrub or small tree with heart-shaped leaves and large upright panicles of very fragrant pale mauve in Spring. Humus rich soil in full sun. Hardy. H: 5-7m

Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havermeyer'

Large flowering shrub, bearing masses of deeply fragrant blue-purple flowers in late spring. Very tolerant of a wide range of conditions and potentially quite large if un-pruned. Fully hardy. H:2-6m

Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoinei'

Lilac. Upright shrub or small tree with heart-shaped leaves and large upright panicles of very fragrant double white flowers in Spring. Best in humus rich soil in full sun. Fully hardy. AGM. H:2-4m

Syringa x hyacinthflora 'Maiden's Blush'

Lilac. A relatively compact and slightly earlier flowering lilac, bearing masses of variously shaded pink and very fragrant single flowers. Arguably the best pink lilac available. Easy to grow and fully hardy. H:+W: 2m

Tilia x europaeus

Common lime. European Linden. Vigorous tree with broad pyrimidal crown. Attractive ldark green ovate leaves. Large tree. Hardy.