Trees > Ginko biloba
Ginkgo biloba are large deciduous trees, developing an irregular, spreading crown with age, fan-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and on female trees, unpleasantly scented yellow fruits each containing a single large seed.
Ginkgo biloba are large deciduous trees, developing an irregular, spreading crown with age, fan-shaped, 2-lobed leaves, and on female trees, unpleasantly scented yellow fruits each containing a single large seed.
Trees > Euonymus japonicus
A bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree to a height of 4m, with dark green oval leaves. The flowers are small and greenish in colour; fruits are pink and orange, with a hint of white, but seldom produced
A bushy, medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree to a height of 4m, with dark green oval leaves. The flowers are small and greenish in colour; fruits are pink and orange, with a hint of white, but seldom produced
Trees > Acer palmatum 'Ukigumo'
This striking Acer has been given the name ‘Floating Cloud Maple’ due to its unusual, variegated foliage. Each leaf bears a unique pattern of pale green sprinkles against a cream background with a blush of pink spreading from the tips. In autumn, the foliage develops rich yellow-orange tones before falling to unveil an elegant tracery of fine, tiered branches. Acers are slow growing and make ideal specimens for small gardens and containers where they provide multiple seasons of interest.
This striking Acer has been given the name ‘Floating Cloud Maple’ due to its unusual, variegated foliage. Each leaf bears a unique pattern of pale green sprinkles against a cream background with a blush of pink spreading from the tips. In autumn, the foliage develops rich yellow-orange tones before falling to unveil an elegant tracery of fine, tiered branches. Acers are slow growing and make ideal specimens for small gardens and containers where they provide multiple seasons of interest.
Trees > Acer Palmatum 'Sango-Kaku'
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' is attractive throughout the year. In spring the leaves are a lively pinkish green, turning a rich green in summer and then canary yellow with orange highlights in autumn. It also makes a fine winter feature, with the bark on all its younger shoots and branches a conspicuous coral red. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku' is attractive throughout the year. In spring the leaves are a lively pinkish green, turning a rich green in summer and then canary yellow with orange highlights in autumn. It also makes a fine winter feature, with the bark on all its younger shoots and branches a conspicuous coral red. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.
Trees > Pinus mugo
The dwarf mountain pine. A large, spreading, bushy shrub or small tree with short, dark green needles and dark brown cones. Grow in any well-drained soil. Propagate by grafting.
The dwarf mountain pine. A large, spreading, bushy shrub or small tree with short, dark green needles and dark brown cones. Grow in any well-drained soil. Propagate by grafting.
Trees > Prunus yedoensis
A small, deciduous Japanese flowering cherry tree or shrub with broad-spreading branches and ovate leaves emerging a coppery-bronze colour in spring to contrast with the blossom, turning dark green then finally red-orange in the autumn. Large, single flowers are almond-scented, blush white or tinged pink with a darker centre, and appear prior to the foliage in spring, followed by shiny black fruits loved by birds. It is said to be the most widely-planted flowering cherry tree in Japan.
A small, deciduous Japanese flowering cherry tree or shrub with broad-spreading branches and ovate leaves emerging a coppery-bronze colour in spring to contrast with the blossom, turning dark green then finally red-orange in the autumn. Large, single flowers are almond-scented, blush white or tinged pink with a darker centre, and appear prior to the foliage in spring, followed by shiny black fruits loved by birds. It is said to be the most widely-planted flowering cherry tree in Japan.
Trees > Acer palmatum 'Ueno-Yama'
The Ueno-Yama is a deciduous tree or shrub that is intense orange in spring turning orange-green and yellow in autumn. It produces a blaze of seasonal colour, starting early in the year as it bursts in to leaf that are bright yellow with a fiery orange edging. Through summer they change to an attractive bright green that often retains the orange edging. Autumn sees the leaves gradually turn to vivid orange and yellow shades. It forms a striking upright specimen with a beautiful branch outline in winter.
The Ueno-Yama is a deciduous tree or shrub that is intense orange in spring turning orange-green and yellow in autumn. It produces a blaze of seasonal colour, starting early in the year as it bursts in to leaf that are bright yellow with a fiery orange edging. Through summer they change to an attractive bright green that often retains the orange edging. Autumn sees the leaves gradually turn to vivid orange and yellow shades. It forms a striking upright specimen with a beautiful branch outline in winter.
Trees > Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai'
Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' is a very small Fuji Cherry tree with unusual zig-zagging branches and masses of flowers. Just as winter ends in early March, 'Kojo-no-mai' bursts into life with an abundance of bright white, delicate looking little flowers that develop pink centres. The foliage is serrated, with new foliage having a bronzed tinge and taking on a vivid orange colour in the autumn. This small bushy Fuji Cherry tree will achieve an estimated height and spread of about 2 x 2 metres in 20 years.
Prunus incisa 'Kojo-no-mai' is a very small Fuji Cherry tree with unusual zig-zagging branches and masses of flowers. Just as winter ends in early March, 'Kojo-no-mai' bursts into life with an abundance of bright white, delicate looking little flowers that develop pink centres. The foliage is serrated, with new foliage having a bronzed tinge and taking on a vivid orange colour in the autumn. This small bushy Fuji Cherry tree will achieve an estimated height and spread of about 2 x 2 metres in 20 years.
Trees > Pinus thunbergii 'Banshosho'
Pinus thunbergii commonly known as Japanese black pine. ‘Banshosho’ is a slow-growing dwarf cultivar with a flattened top and a broad shrubby habit. It typically grows to only 3’ tall and to 5’ wide over the first 10 years. Annual growth is 2-4”. Key features include light green needles, abundant buds and numerous showy upright spring candles. ‘Banshosho’ is synonymous with and sometimes sold as ‘Banshoho’.
Pinus thunbergii commonly known as Japanese black pine. ‘Banshosho’ is a slow-growing dwarf cultivar with a flattened top and a broad shrubby habit. It typically grows to only 3’ tall and to 5’ wide over the first 10 years. Annual growth is 2-4”. Key features include light green needles, abundant buds and numerous showy upright spring candles. ‘Banshosho’ is synonymous with and sometimes sold as ‘Banshoho’.
Trees > Pinus thunbergii 'Sayonara'
A dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen conifer, which produces a compact, irregular dome-shaped bush, reaching about 3ft high and 5ft across after ten years. It has an open, branching habit. It can produce oval-shaped, brown cones, that taper to a point at the tips. It withstands exposed, coastal positions extremely well and its relatively small size, means it is an excellent choice for a small, city or courtyard garden.
A dwarf, slow-growing, evergreen conifer, which produces a compact, irregular dome-shaped bush, reaching about 3ft high and 5ft across after ten years. It has an open, branching habit. It can produce oval-shaped, brown cones, that taper to a point at the tips. It withstands exposed, coastal positions extremely well and its relatively small size, means it is an excellent choice for a small, city or courtyard garden.
Trees > Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans compacta'
It is a stunning small evergreen conifer. The soft, feathery green foliage turns burgundy-purple in autumn and winter. A more compact version of 'Elegans', this Japanese Red Cedar is ideal is for growing in a pot or small garden due to its size and year round interest. Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' grows to 2 x 1 metres in 20 years and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It will thrive in moist but well-drained soils and can be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.
It is a stunning small evergreen conifer. The soft, feathery green foliage turns burgundy-purple in autumn and winter. A more compact version of 'Elegans', this Japanese Red Cedar is ideal is for growing in a pot or small garden due to its size and year round interest. Cryptomeria japonica 'Elegans Compacta' grows to 2 x 1 metres in 20 years and holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. It will thrive in moist but well-drained soils and can be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.
Trees > Cercidiphyllum japonica
The Katsura tree is medium-sized with fabulous colour-changing, heart shaped leaves. Ithas copper-toned green foliage that turns stunning shades of yellow, orange, pink, purple and red in autumn. Cercidiphyllum japonicum has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is one of our favourites for the gorgeous leaves, particularly if near a path where you can walk on the fallen leaves to release a waft of caramel! The smell is reminiscent of candyfloss and so it is often referred to as a Candyfloss tree.
The Katsura tree is medium-sized with fabulous colour-changing, heart shaped leaves. Ithas copper-toned green foliage that turns stunning shades of yellow, orange, pink, purple and red in autumn. Cercidiphyllum japonicum has received the RHS Award of Garden Merit and is one of our favourites for the gorgeous leaves, particularly if near a path where you can walk on the fallen leaves to release a waft of caramel! The smell is reminiscent of candyfloss and so it is often referred to as a Candyfloss tree.