Av Growth/yr: 9-12 inches

Hedges: 4-8ft

Max height: 8ft

Trim In: Spring

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Chalky Soil
Dense Shade	Coastal Areas	Evergreen

A stunning evergreen shrub that can be grown as a shrub under deciduous trees or as a hedge. Produces white flowers from pink buds from November to May giving winter interest.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 1ft

Hedges:

Max height: 15ft

Trim In:

Windy/Exposed	Chalky Soil	Autumn Colour	Coastal Areas
Native Plant	Attracts Wildlife

The large hairy leaves on this deciduous native shrub can turn a vibrant red colour in autumn. The white flowers in spring are followed by orange-red fruits that age to black.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 1-1.5ft

Hedges:

Max height:

Trim In:

Windy/Exposed	Autumn Colour	Coastal Areas	Native Plant

A popular round headed small to medium ornamental tree which when the leaves uncurl the white undersides from a distance resemble a covering of flowers. The white flowers themselves appear in May followed by green berries which turn to a scarlet red in autumn.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr:

Hedges:

Max height: 40ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Part Shade

This very popular tree is ideal for smaller gardens with its compact round shape formed of dark green glossy leaves which are a lighter grey colour underneath. The clusters of white blossom in spring are followed by very colourful orange-red berries in autumn.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 1-2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 50ft

Trim In: spring

Full Sun	Wet Sites

Fast growing medium sized deciduous tree. Has a unique branch structure with twigs growing in a twisting manner giving a corkscrew effect. Much valued by flower arrangers.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 12ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Wet Sites
Coastal Areas

A small tree/shrub of delicate apperance. Can form a substantial thicket with long slender stems covered in slim silver leaves. Often used for stabilising banks.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 1-2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 80ft

Trim In: Spring

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Chalky Soil
Wet Sites	Coastal Areas	Trophy

Large deciduous tree having rich egg yolk coloured stems providing winter colour. Widely used in basketry.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 1-1.5ft

Hedges:

Max height: 65ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Part Shade	Wet Sites

Spectacular large fast growing deciduous tree with an elegant weeping habit of golden yellow branches. Often found at the edge of the water.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2-3ft

Hedges:

Max height: 15ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Part Shade	Chalky Soil	Wet Sites
Coastal Areas	Native Plant

Large deciduous native shrub relishing wet conditions being able to grow even when partially submerged. The cylindrical showy yellow catkins on the grey-green twigs are followed by long slender leaves producing a fine display in February and March.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 20ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Chalky Soil
Wet Sites	Coastal Areas	Native Plant

Native deciduous shrub or tree. Densely covered in catkins in spring followed by dark green long tapering leaves. The upright habit of stem growth is often used in basket making.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 15ft

Trim In:

Full Sun	Part Shade	Wet Sites

A large bushy spreading deciduous shrub with yellow catkins in spring borne on slender purple shoots.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 8ft

Trim In:

Windy/Exposed	Chalky Soil	Wet Sites	Coastal Areas
Native Plant

Native small deciduous tree with oval green grey foliage. Produces rounded catkins in spring with the silver catkins being female and the yellow catkins being male.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 2ft

Hedges:

Max height: 30ft

Trim In: Spring

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Chalky Soil	Wet Sites
Coastal Areas	Trophy

Striking large deciduous shrub having intense scarlet-orange stems providing bright winter colour. Can become a large tree if left unpruned.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 6-12 inches

Hedges: 1ft upwards

Max height: 30-70ft

Trim In: Autumn

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Chalky Soil
Dense Shade	Native Plant	Evergreen	Trophy

This classic well recognised hedging plant is so versatile as to be used for innumerable purposes either as an aristocratic well clipped formal hedge, shaped as topiary or because of its dense nature is often used to form traditional mazes. Its versatility also extends to being able to grow in almost any situation from full sun to dense shade.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr: 4-6 inches

Hedges: 1-4ft

Max height: 12-15ft

Trim In: Autumn

Full Sun	Windy/Exposed	Part Shade	Chalky Soil
Dense Shade	Evergreen	Trophy

For dense growth and showy colour in a lower hedge the golden yellow hues of this slower growing variety of yew are stunning if planted in full sun although can tolerate some shade.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr:

Hedges:

Max height: 30-50ft

Trim In:

Part Shade	Evergreen

This is a more unusual variety of Irish with its golden colour,a very slow growing variety but a stunning architectural plant with its slender upright appearance as a young tree broadening with age.

click-larger image

Av Growth/yr:

Hedges:

Max height: 30-50ft

Trim In:

Evergreen

A splendid example of an architectural plant often seen in churchyards this magnificent dark green fastigiate variety of yew makes for either a beautiful specimen tree or can be cultivated gradually into a superb tight knit hedge.

click-larger image