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aka Weeping Dogwood

An attractive and unusual small weeping 'Dogwood' which would look lovely in a container. The pure white flower bracts appear on graceful pendulous branches in spring. These are sometimes followed by red fruits. Plant in a sunny position in nice rich soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Dogwood

A lovely showy 'Dogwood' with colourful spring-summer foliage in tones of soft yellow splashed with green. In autumn the foliage turns a veritable rainbow of colour prior to leaf fall. You will also enjoy lovely white flower bracts in spring, what more could you want? Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

A beautiful Asian Dogwood with pink flower bracts that appear in late spring. The summer leaves are fresh green changing to beautiful autumn tones of purplish red. Forms a broad, rounded shrub. Happiest in the sun in rich acid soil. Hardy and deciduous. Est. 10yr. growth.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

Asian Dogwood. Showy bracts of creamy white appear over summer. Fresh green summer foliage that turns vibrant red for autumn and holds on the tree well in cooler climates. Plant in a sunny position in nice rich acid soil. Hardy. Deciduous. Est.10yr. growth.

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aka Dogwood

Large rosy pink flower bracts put on a display in spring adding softness and colour to the spring garden. The new foliage is a bronze green shade and has vibrant autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Happiest in a sunny position in nice rich acid soil. Deciduous. Est. 10yr. growth.

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aka Dogwood

Dogwood. Masses of deep pink flower bracts appear in spring followed by red strawberry fruits that birds love. The green summer foliage colours well prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich acid soil for best results. Est. 10yr. growth.

Generally 'Dogwoods' need a nice cool winter to do well, 'Stoke's Pink' is more adaptable than some other cultivars and can cope with warmer climates.

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aka Osier Dogwood or Green Barked Dogwood

A distinctive form of Dogwood that is valued for the thicket of yellow stems that look their best when bare in winter. The summer foliage is dark green and colours well in autumn. The late spring flowers are white. Hardy and easy to grow. Great for decorative floral work. Deciduous.

aka Hazel

Attractive yellow catkins appear in spring and are followed by rounded, coarse, ribbed foliage that is a soft green. A hardy ornamental tree that is easy to grow in a semi-shaded spot. Do not allow to completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Twisted Hazelnut or Harry Lauders Walking Stick

Twisted Hazelnut AKA Harry Lauder's Walking Stick. This unusual Hazelnut looks its best when it is bare in winter. The fascinating twisted and contorted branches are always a talking point. Attractive catkins in spring and fresh green foliage in summer. Easy to grow in sun or part shade.

This tree also makes an attractive container plant but must be well watered in summer to avoid leaf scorch. The (Sir) Harry Lauder referred to was a well known Scottish Entertainer who was often seen with a twisted walking stick.

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aka English Hawthorn

English Hawthorn. A hardy and robust tree with dark green indented foliage and branches that are laden with little, deep rose red flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by red berries much loved by birds. Happiest in the sun. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

Crataegus are in the same plant family as Roses - Rosacea - you'll be able to tell that when you look closely at the flowers.