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Ornamental Trees & Hedging
Ornamental Trees are a worthwhile addition to any garden. As well as adding height and structure, they can be rewarding for their spring blossom and autumn leaf colour and in the case of hedging plants, can be used to form an attractive boundary. Many will also produce a substantial crop of edible fruit and will attract birds and beneficial wildlife. Most young ornamental trees can be pruned to suit even the smallest of gardens and hedging plants can be trimmed to suit most requirements.
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from £42.95Crataegus laevigata 'Paul's Scarlet' (Hawthorn Tree)This is a sport of Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' with beautiful double rose-red flowers, discovered growing in a garden in Waltham Cross in 1858. It is a small, rounded, thorny tree, ideal for smaller gardens. The deeply-lobed, glossy-green leaves turn to shades of yellow and bronze in the autumn, contrasting beautifully with the small red berries (haws), which are loved by birds. The tree is tough and resilient and will thrive in most locations.Buy Now

from £42.95Crataegus laevigata 'Rosea Flore Pleno' (Hawthorn Tree)This highly ornamental, small, thorny tree produces a mass of dusky-pink, double flowers in the spring, that are often likened to miniature pink roses and fill the area around the tree with their distinctive fragrance. The dark green, deeply-lobed leaves create an attractive foil for the beautiful blossom. In the autumn the foliage turns yellow and this is accompanied by small red berries (haws) that are popular with the birds. Cultivated since the 1830’s, the tree is very hardy and will thrive in most locations including exposed, coastal sites.Buy Now

from £42.95Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia' (Hawthorn Tree)Originating from North America, this is one of the best ornamental trees for attracting wildlife to the garden and is renowned for its striking autumn colour. It is a handsome tree with rich-brown bark and long, strong thorns. Clusters of small, white flowers appear in the Spring and these are followed by large crimson-red berries (haws) in the autumn that adorn the branches well into the winter months, providing a feast for wild birds. The glossy, dark-green, broad-oval leaves turn to dramatic shades of red, orange and gold in the autumn. The tree is very undemanding and will grow well in a wide range of challenging conditions including windy, coastal sites and is tolerant of drought. It is very hardy, coping well with very cold winter conditions.Buy Now

£30.95Elderberry Bush 'Black Beauty'This outstanding variety of elder is notable for its dramatic deep purple foliage and beautiful pinkish-purple flowers which contrast wonderfully with the dark leaves. The purple-black fruits are very attractive to song birds and can be used to make elderflower wine. The lemon scented blossom can be used to make elderflower cordial. Reaches a maximum height of 2.4-4.5m (8-15ft) but can be restricted with pruning.Buy Now

£30.95Elderberry Bush 'Black Lace'This outstanding variety has pretty pink flowers and dramatic purple-black dissected foliage. The reddish-black fruits make a wonderful wine and the lemon scented flowers can be used to make cordial. Will grow in most soils in full sun or partial shade and withstands frost & wind damage. Reaches a maximum height of 3m (10ft) but can be restricted with pruning.Buy Now

from £33.95Malus 'Butterball' (Crab Apple Tree)This crab apple tree looks stunning in the autumn when its heavily laden branches are glowing with butter coloured fruits that ripen with a red flush. In the spring the tree is smothered in soft pinkish-white blossom. This is an excellent alternative to Malus ‘Golden Hornet’ as it is heavier cropping and more reliable. The fruits are ideal for making crab apple jelly.Buy Now

from £33.95Malus 'Evereste' (Crab Apple Tree)A very popular crab apple that is very disease resistant. The unusually large soft pink-white flowers open from red buds and are followed by heavy crops of small red flushed orange-yellow fruits that persist well into December and can be used for making crab apple jelly. The tree has a compact conical habit making it an ideal choice for small gardens. The dark green foliage turns yellow-orange in the autumn.Buy Now

from £36.95Malus 'Golden Hornet' (Crab Apple Tree)This popular crab apple produces masses of golden conical fruits that persist into the winter when there is hardly any other bright colour about. The large white flowers have a pretty pink blush. An excellent pollinator.Buy Now

from £33.95Malus 'Harry Baker' (Crab Apple Tree)A very special crab apple producing exceptionally large, rich pink flowers, dark green-maroon leaves and large ruby red fruit with deep pink flesh lasting until mid October. Makes excellent jelly. Disease-resistant.Buy Now

from £40.95Malus 'Indian Magic' (Crab Apple Tree)This delightful crab apple tree produces masses of large deep pink flowers in the spring, set against bronze-tinged foliage. Small glossy red fruits follow in the autumn and are a particular favourite with blackbirds. Over time the fruits turn orange and can persist into January. The tree is small and rounded with a spreading habit.Buy Now

from £33.95Malus 'Jelly King' (Crab Apple Tree)This aptly named new variety produces strong white blossom and heavy crops of spectacular large orange-pink fruits that hang on the tree well into the winter months. Makes the most excellent full flavoured pink jelly. Forms a compact tree.Buy Now

from £36.95Malus 'John Downie' (Crab Apple Tree)The most popular crab apple for making jelly. Produces masses of pretty pink budded white blossom in the spring followed by bright red and orange fruits in the autumn that are sweet enough to be eaten raw when ripe.Buy Now
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