Ornamental Trees
Some of the most garden worthy trees and shrubs in cultivation may be found in this section and have been carefully selected for their valuable contribution to gardens, whether it be their archtectural shapes, beauty of flowers, prolific scent, ornamental bark or outstanding autumn colours. Many of these plants are frequently seen in gardens and have been included owing to their popularity, others are very scarce seldom seen in garden centres or nursery catalogues making them rather more unique.Ot GOLDEN FALSE ACACIA Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia
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An outstanding small/medium sized deciduous tree, feathery rich golden-yellow foliage from spring until autumn. Fragrant white flower clusters in late spring and early summer. Associates very well with purple leaved shrubs, especially Smoke Bush (Cotinus) and Purple Hazel (Corylus).
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Ot HAZEL CORKSCREW Corylus avellana 'Contorta'
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As the name suggest the twisted shoots are quite a feature along with the catkins which appear late winter or early spring.
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Ot HAZEL CORKSCREW RED LEAF Corylus Red Majestic
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As with the corkscrew the shoots are a feature and are enhanced by by the vibrant red leaves of this variety.
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Ot HAZEL PURPLE Corylus Maxima Purpurea
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Chalky Soil |
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Medium to large deciduous shrub with exceptional intense purple foliage (similar to Purple Beech in effect).
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Ot HAZEL TURKISH Corylus colurna
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A stunning tree with a pyramid type shape,unusual bark and nuts which are produced in groups. A lovely addition in the garden if you have the space.
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Ot HOP HORNBEAM Ostrya Carpinifolia
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Medium sized deciduous tree round headed in shape.
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Ot HORNBEAM FASTIGIATE Carpinus Betulus Fastigiata
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Medium sized deciduous tree with a very narrow upright habit of growth when young becoming more pyramid shaped with age. Thrives in wet conditions, this architectural plant may also be planted as a tall narrow screen.
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Ot INDIAN BEAN TREE Catalpa Bigonoides
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Large dramatic 10 inch long heart shaped leaves, an abundance of white flowers marked yellow and purple which are then followed by 16 inch long seed pods make this an excellent specimen tree for the garden.
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