Trees

Trees are excellent focal points in the garden, adding shade, providing foliage and flower interest, and often adding rich autumn colour to the garden. Trees are low-maintenance plants, requiring little pruning and watering beyond their first few years. With a range of sizes available in our superb value range you’re sure to find a tree to suit your garden, from large specimen trees to smaller Acers, which are ideal trees to grow in containers on the patio. To get the best from your trees see our How to plant trees and shrubs guide.

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Strawberry Tree Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' Customer Review Rating New in 2012 Evergreen shrub Year-round interest For year round interest, this superb Strawberry Tree is hard to beat. Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' forms a neat evergreen shrub or small tree that can be easily grown in a sheltered border or container. The small, lantern-shaped autumn flowers are followed by rounded scarlet red fruits that take a full year to ripen - so fruits and flowers can often be seen on the plant at the same time! Although edible, the fruits of the Strawberry Tree have a sharp aftertaste, so they best made into jams and preserves for a sweeter Guava-like flavour. Height and spread: 150cm (59"). Supplied in 9cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 9cm pot Despatch: By end of September 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 9cm pots Despatch: By end of September 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Acacia dealbata (Mimosa, Silver Wattle) Fragrant yellow blooms Half-hardy evergreen Attractive to bees Evergreen fern-like foliage makes an attractive foil for clusters of bright yellow, fluffy ball shaped mimosa flowers. Its fragrant, nectar rich blooms are a big attraction for bees and other insects in spring. This half hardy evergreen makes an ideal specimen plant for containers, or sheltered sunny borders. An excellent focal point for a large conservatory. Height if unrestricted: 15m (49') Spread if unrestricted: 6m (19'). Supplied in 9cm pots or as 40mm plug plants. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 x 9cm pot-plant Despatch: By end of July 2013 £9.99 Quantity 2 x 9cm pot-plants Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity
Acer 'Orange Beauty' (Japanese Maple) The fiery foliage of Acer 'Orange Beauty' creates a riotous explosion of orange-yellow leaves in spring that colour to shades of red and gold in autumn. Japanese maples make magnificent focal points for shaded, sheltered spots in the garden where their delicate foliage is protected from strong sunlight and drying winds. Ideal for borders and large patio containers. Height and spread: 3m (118"). Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant Despatch: By end of September 2013 £11.99 Quantity 3 plants Despatch: By end of October 2013 SAVE £18 £17.97 Quantity
Persian Ironwood Parrotia persica Native to Northern Iran, this superb tree is grown for its late-winter flowers and glorious autumn foliage. Closely related to the Witch Hazel (Hamamelis), Persian Ironwood starts flowering in late winter, producing clusters of small spider-like, crimson flowers. These are followed by glossy, rich green leaves, which in the autumn transform to stunning, vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red and purple. On mature trees, the peeling bark creates a mottled effect most appreciated in winter once the leaves have fallen. As the common name suggests, Parrotia persica is a tough, low-maintenance plant, growing well in almost any soil. Having an unusual spreading habit this tree as best grown as a specimen tree or as part of a woodland garden, with plenty of space to grow. Height: 8m (26'). Spread: 10m (33'). Supplied in a 3 litre pot. More info 1 plant in 3 litre pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £19.99 Quantity 2 plants in 3 litre pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £10 £29.98 Quantity
Paulownia tomentosa (Paulownia imperialis, Empress Tree, Foxglove tree) Native to China, this unusual deciduous tree is sure to be a talking point in your garden! Beautiful fragrant, lilac-mauve flowers, which resemble foxgloves, are borne in late spring just before the tree bursts into leaf. The large bright green, slightly hairy leaves are produced on stout upright stems making the foxglove tree a fantastic architectural feature in the garden. This fast-growing tree can be cut back hard annually to produce a tall shrub adorned with lush, tropical-looking leaves to 30cm in diameter! Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, grow Paulownia tomentosa as a specimen tree or at the back of a mixed shrub border. Height: 8m (26'). Spread: 6m (20'). Supplied in a 3 litre pot. More info 1 plant in 3 litre pot Despatch: By end of July 2013 £14.99 Quantity 2 plants in 3 litre pots Despatch: By end of July 2013 SAVE £5 £24.98 Quantity
Sharon Fruit Diospyros (Persimmon) The Persimmon tree produces orange coloured Sharon fruit in late autumn which are best harvested after the first frosts have softened the very sweet, tomato sized fruit. This attractive tree is also grown for its excellent autumn foliage which turns to shades of orange, red and purple. Height: 8m (26') Spread: 5m (16'). Supplied in 11cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 11cm pot Despatch: £29.99 Quantity
Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum' (Japanese Maple ) Grown for its tiny purple spring flowers and colourful red purple foliage that turns fiery crimson in autumn. This beautiful Acer makes a superb specimen tree with a slow growing, compact rounded habit that makes it well suited to growing in small gardens and containers. This variety also makes a very attractive bonsai tree. Supplied as a 3 year old root-wrapped plant, 45cm (18") tall. Height: 3m (10') in 10 years. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant Despatch: £14.99 Quantity
Acer palmatum 'Little Princess' (Acer palmatum 'Chiyo-hime') This superb Japanese Maple is cloaked in lovely red tinged summer foliage, turning to vibrant yellows and oranges by autumn. The best leaf colours are produced in a partially shaded position which is sheltered from drying winds. With its slow growing, compact habit, Acer palmatum 'Little Princess makes a fantastic dwarf specimen tree for a patio container, reaching only 150cm at maturity. Height and spread: 150cm (59"). Supplied in 10.5cm pot. Useful links: How to plant trees and shrubs More info 1 plant in 10.5cm pot Despatch: £9.99 Quantity 2 plants in 10.5cm pots Despatch: SAVE £5 £14.98 Quantity