Ornamental Trees - Magnolias and other summer flowering specimens
Purple Beech Hedging Plants - Fagus Sylvatica Atropunicea
A magnificent tree species, the Purple Beech is a deciduous, broadleaf variety and an attractive sight in the English landscape, providing luscious contrast to the myriad shades of green. This was an attribute clearly understood by Capability Brown, who planted the Purple Beech so strategically in [...]
The Wedding Cake Tree
The Wedding Cake Tree shimmering beautifully against a backdrop of lush green If you wish to light up a sultry spot in the garden, Cornus Controversa Variegata, more commonly known as the Wedding Cake Tree can be relied upon to do the job beautifully. This decorative, ornamental tree has [...]
It’s Magnolia Time!
Magnolia Trees UK, in February – London’s Magnolias prepare to bloom It’s always exciting to witness the beginning of the end of winter, as heralded by the emergence of the first flowering magnolia trees. These shots are taken from Central London where magnificent magnolia trees are [...]
Best Time to Plant Magnolia
Right now, in the very earliest days of Autumn - with still the chance of late summer days, is the absolute best time to plant Magnolia. The ground is still warm and receptive and there will be plenty of weeks for the tree or shrub to settle before the really cold weather starts. Planting [...]
Weeping Trees – large and small, deciduous and evergreen
The lovely Caragana Arborescens Walker in flower, dwarf weeping tree Weeping Trees with their naturally pendulous habit always seem to add a sense of mystique to the garden or landscape. Perhaps because their trailing growth habit goes against the grain of regular trees whose branches naturally [...]
Flowering Dogwood Trees
Flowering Dogwood UK - from top left, Cornus Florida Clear Moon, Cornus Kousa Miss Satomi, Cornus Florida Rainbow and Cornus Kousa China Girl It’s almost time for flowering dogwoods to burst into bloom and produce their showy bracts. Our Cornus Kousa and Cornus Florida stocks are replenished [...]