Planting new trees and shrubs is not a difficult job, but one to get right, if you want your new plants to have the best start in life. The most important considerations are root establishment and health, weather, soil conditions and aftercare. To support early root establishment, we recommend using farmyard manure to assist root stimulation and healthy growth.
This advice is suitable for all trees and shrubs, whether containerised, bare-root or rootballed:
Planting is best done between October and April. Container-grown plants can be planted any time of year, but are easier to care for if planted in Autumn or Winter, as they need less watering than ones planted in Spring or Summer. Bare-root and rootballed trees and shrubs are only available in Autumn and Winter. They should be planted immediately, but if this is not possible, then they can be heeled in (temporary planting in soil or compost to prevent the roots drying out) until planting is possible.
Problems: Planting too deep is a common cause of tree death. Aim to plant at the same depth that the tree was growing in the nursery. Poor establishment and brown leaves are also sometimes encountered after planting.
A cultivar with leaves that are uniquely streaked, dappled and splashed with cream, pink and white variegation.
A profusion of creamy white bracts followed by red fruits during late summer. Narrow mid green foliage with white variegated margins, tinted pink in the autumn. A true connoisseur’s selection forming an elegant deciduous shrub or small tree.
A small upright tree with beautifully coloured variegated foliage. The leaves are green and white dappled with some gold at the base on new growth. Bright red fall colour. Creamy white bracts appear in the spring.
Dogwood. A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves, which turn deep crimson purple in autumn. Small green flowers are surrounded by large white bracts, followed by strawberry-like fleshy red fruit. Height 7m. Spread 5m. Flowers from April to June. Fruits from July Deciduous. Hardy. Sheltered Site.
Dogwood. A broadly conical tree with dark green leaves. which turn dark red-purple in autumn. White flowers are surrounded by bracts, followed by red fruit. Height 2.5m. Spread 2m.
This form is particularly hardy, with excellent autumn colour. Masses of creamy white bracts as is to be expected from a named cultivar.
A slightly more vigorous, upright habit, lush green leaves which take on deep red and crimson tints in a good autumn. An attractive, ornamental shrub suitable for most gardens. Stunning whit bracts in early spring.
Cornelian Cherry. Dogwood. A spreading shrub or small tree with dark green leaves, which turn red-purple in autumn. Yellow flowers are produced in small umbels before the leaves appear and are followed by fleshy bright red fruit. Height 5m. Spread 2m. Flowers from February to March. Fruits from August.
Pacific Dogwood. A conical tree with mid-green leaves, which turn red in autumn. Purple and green flowers are surrounded by white or pink tinged bracts, followed orange-red fruit. Height 12m. Spread 8m. Flowers from March to April. Fruits from June Deciduous. Hardy.
A vase-shaped small tree or shrub puts on a spectacular display of large, white, four-petalled flowers in early summer. In autumn, its leaves turn from mid-green through red and purple shades and these, together with the large, round, red fruits which dangle in clusters from its stems. 3m x 3m.
Dogwood. A medium shrub with branches yellow at the base deepening to fiery orange at the tips in winter. Soft green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Flowers from May to July. Deciduous.
Dogwood. A medium shrub with branches yellow at the base deepening to fiery orange at the tips in winter. Soft green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Flowers from May to July. Deciduous.
Cornus stolonifera Flaviramea, or yellow dogwood, produces stunning yellow stems which make a marvellous winter show. Green foliage turns red before falling and white flowers add spring interest. Great for all round hedge colour.
An upright shrub with narrow bronzy leaves with silver undersides. Clusters of fragrant yellow, star-shaped flowers followed by red berries. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.2m. Flowers from March to April. Fruits from August Evergreen. Frost hardy. Sheltered Site.
It has beautiful, deep purple leaves in spring and summer. The branches have the same intricately contorted appearance and it has pretty pink/purple catkins in later winter or early spring. It makes a spectacular specimen shrub and is suitable for most garden sizes.
Corkscrew Hazel. A shrub with heart-shaped green leaves and strongly twisted stems, that are particularly effective in winter. Bears yellow catkins late winter early spring. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Deciduous. Hardy.
Hazel. An weeping tree-like shrub with heart-shaped green leaves. Bears yellow catkins late winter early spring. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Deciduous. Hardy.
Beautiful compact variety with distinctive 'corkscrew' branches which bear long catkins in late winter and early spring. It's leaves turn from green to eye-catching yellow-orange in autumn. Deciduous. Compact form of corkscrew hazel. Best in well-drained soil.
Filbert. An upright tree-like shrub with heart-shaped dark purple leaves. Bears yellow purple tinged catkins late winter early spring. Produces edible hazelnuts in tubular husks ripening in autumn. Height 6m. Spread 5m. Deciduous. Hardy. Amazing foliage colour.
Smoke Bush. A bushy tree or shrub with oval, brilliant yellow leaves, bright orange when young, turning coral orange red in autumn. Plume-like inflorescences, give a smoke like effect. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Flowers from June to July. Deciduous. Hardy.
Smoke Bush. A bushy tree or shrub with oval, deep purple leaves, turning red in autumn. Pink coloured, plume-like inflorescences, give a smoke like effect. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Flowers from June to July. Deciduous. Hardy.
A prostrate shrub with long trailing shoots. White flowers are followed by pale red, round fruit. Height 20cm. Spread 2m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August semi-evergreen. Excellent ground cover. Hardy.
A erect to spreading shrub with arching branches. Leaves grey-green above, white beneath. White, suffused red, flowers are followed by bright orange-red, round fruit. Height 3m. Spread 3m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Semi-evergreen.
A spreading shrub with branches forming a herringbone pattern. Glossy, dark green leaves, turn red in autumn. Pink-tinged white flowers are followed by bright red round fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from March to April. Fruits from July Deciduous. Hardy.
A spreading shrub with branches forming a herringbone pattern. Glossy, dark green leaves, turn red in autumn. Pink-tinged white flowers are followed by bright red round fruit. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from March to April. Fruits from July Deciduous. Hardy.
A dense, shrub with arching branches and deeply veined leaves, dark green above and white felted beneath. White flowers are followed by dark red, round fruit. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from May to June. Fruits from August Evergreen.
Ground covering, semi-evergreen shrub. White flowers with a tinge of pink in early summer followed by red berries in autumn lasting into winter. Sun or shady position.
An upright shrub with oval dark green leaves turning red in autumn. Pink tinged white flowers are followed by bright, orange-red, round fruit. Height 2.5m. Spread 2m. Flowers from March to April. Deciduous.
Masses of crimson to deep pink flowers in early summer. A superb flowering shrub for a warm garden border! Position: Partial shade. Soil: Well drained, acid soil. Hardiness: Reasonably hardy. Shelter from cold winter winds. Flowering Period: May - June.
Pineapple Broom. An upright tree-like shrub with silvery grey leaves. Attractive upright, dense racemes of yellow, pineapple scented flowers. Height 5m. Spread 5m. Flowers from July to August. Deciduous. Hardy. Sheltered Site.
Broom. A rounded, bushy shrub with slender stems and small green leaves. Attractive creamy yellow flowers. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from April to May. Deciduous. Hardy.
Broom. A rounded, bushy shrub with slender stems and small green leaves. Attractive yellow flowers. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from April to May. Deciduous. Hardy.
Broom. A compact shrub with arching stems and small green leaves. Abundant dark yellow flowers borne in clusters. Height 1.2m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from March to April. Deciduous. Hardy.
An upright deciduous or evergreen very hardy shrub with leathery dark green leaves. Clusters of large fragrant white flowers. flushed with purple-pink. followed by fleshy blackish purple fruit. Height 2-4m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from January to February. Fruits from March Deciduous. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
An upright, small evergreen shrub with small dark green leaves. Clusters of fragrant white flowers, flushed with purple-pink, followed by fleshy blackish purple fruit. 1.2-1.5 m. Prune after flowering.
A rounded evergreen shrub with leathery deep green leaves. Clusters of fragrant deep purple-pink and white flowers, followed by red fruit. Height 1.5m. Spread 1.5m. Flowers from February to March. Fruits from April. Evergreen. Sheltered site. CAUTION toxic if eaten.
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