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aka Peppercorn Tree

An excellent choice for large parks or play areas, in courtyards or along long broad driveways. The trunk will become gnarled and fabulously interesting with age. The foliage is bright green and comprised of many narrow leaflets. The papery pink to red berries are wonderfully ornamental in autumn and winter. Evergreen

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aka Japanese Umbrella Pine

Slow growing when young. Treat as a dwarf for the first 10 years. It then grows faster and can eventually be as tall as 20 m. Great for all gardens as when it gets older it is quite narrow for its height. It makes a fine tub plant as it is able to withstand long periods of dry conditions.

This unique conifer, native to Japan, is a living fossil, and the last survivor of the family Sciadopityaceae.

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aka Californian Redwood

The California Redwood is a majestic forest giant in its natural habitat. It will need a permanent space to develop as it is very large and long lived. The upwardly mobile trunk is strong and straight with attractive reddish brown bark. Attractive feathery foliage sprays of green. Evergreen.

This handsome tree grows best in well drained, deep rich soil in filtered sunlight or part shade. Looks wonderful in a natural group. A tree to plant for the grand-children. Height given is 10 year estimate.

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aka Kowhai

Forms a small, slender tree with a graceful weeping habit.dainty green foliage and in spring large yellow bell-shaped flowers droop deliciously from the branches. Birds love the nectar. Yellow flowers in spring. Semi-Evergreen

aka Kowhai

A fast growing hybrid Kowhai with silver / grey foliage. Bright yellow flowers in late winter / early spring attract native birds. Semi-evergreen.

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aka Firewheel Tree

Firewheel Tree. This handsome Australian has glossy green wavy foliage and extremely showy whorled flowers in bright orange red which will wow you in the heart of summer. The flowers are loved by birds. Needs a warm sheltered position to do well away from harsh winds and frosts. Evergreen.

aka English Yew

Conifer This enduring tree features fine, dark green, glossy leaves and has a slow growth rate. Its ability to be clipped and shaped easily makes it an excellent choice for formal plantings, topiary designs and hedging. Evergreen.

All parts of this plant are poisonous including the red berries.

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aka Irish Yew

Large, bushy, upright evergreen shrub, columnar when young. As the plant ages it becomes broader, with erect shoots bearing radially arranged, dark green leaves.

The Latin 'fastigiata' literally means erect branches growing close together; columnar;upright.

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aka Japanese Plum Yew

Plum Yew. An interesting and unusual Conifer which has foliage rather like a Yew hence the common name. This selection has rich green, dense leathery foliage and drooping branches. Though hardy it prefers a cool sheltered position with a regular water supply in extreme heat. Evergreen

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aka Thuja

Conifer. A slow growing, neat and tidy little conifer that grows naturally into an upright oval. The sprays of flat foliage are a soft yellow shade in spring-summer turning to a rich green in autumn-winter. Highly ornamental. Plant in sun or part shade in deep soil, protect from strong wind. Evergreen.