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.
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Winged Spindle. A very dense shrub with dark green leaves turning brilliant red in autumn. Stems have corky wings. Almost round reddish purple fruit opening to orange seeds. Flower colour Green. Flowers from April to June. Height 2-3m. Fruit colour Red. Purple. Deciduous. Harmful if eaten.
Winged Spindle. A very dense 'dwarf' shrub with dark green leaves turning brilliant red in autumn. Stems have corky wings. Almost round reddish purple fruit opening to orange seeds. Flowers from April to June. Height 1m. Deciduous. Harmful if eaten.
Spindle. Forms a compact and bushy shrub, bright green leaves with white margins tinged pink in winter. Height 1m. Spread 1.5m. Fruits from September Evergreen. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
An outstanding shrub, bright green leaves with a broad golden margin, tinted pink in winter. Height 60cm. Spread 90cm. Fruit colour White. Fruits from September. Evergreen. Excellent groundcover in sun or partial shade.
A standard shrub, the new growth unfolds as pure white, gradually developing to a green and white speckling on the leaves, slight pink tints in winter. Fruits from September Evergreen. Hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Forms an upright shrub, dark green leaves with white margins later tinted pink. If supported will climb. Height 2.5m. Spread 1.5m. White berries from September. Evergreen. Hardy. Berries harmful if eaten.
Strong-growing large shrub or small tree. Produces greenish white flowers in summer followed by pale pink 4-ribbed fruit with black seeds and orange arils. Hardy.
Japanese Spindle. A large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves. Height 4m. Spread 2m. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. A great screening shrub, as a specimen or as a hedge if planted 60cm apart. Great for greenery in flower arranging. Clip to size annually.
A slow growing evergreen shrub that will grow in dark shade or in sun. Clip annually to retain these mini standards to their shape. These plants will brighten up any dark entrance into a house and will grow well in pots.
A slow growing evergreen that does well in sun or shade. Clip to shape annually.
Evergreen with dark green leaves with a striking central yellow splash. Prefers full sun or partial shade.
Japanese Spindle. A compact evergreen shrub with large, dark green leaves with broad, golden margins. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Japanese Spindle. A compact evergreen shrub with large dark green leaves with broad, golden margins. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Evergreen. Frost hardy.
Japanese Spindle. A large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves broadly margined white. Height 4m. Spread 2m. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Clip to required size.
Japanese Spindle. A large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves broadly margined white. Height 4m. Spread 2m. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Clip to required size.
Japanese Spindle. A large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves broadly margined white. Height 4m. Spread 2m. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten. Clip to required size.
A dense, evergreen shrub with oval dark green leaves which have a wide yellow margin to the edge of the leaf. Small greenish white flowers.
Japanese spindle. Upright evergreen shrub with dark green glossy foliage. It grows into a neat, conical shape, ideal for small gardens, and is happy in sun or shade. A good low-maintenance shrub.
Evergreen with dark green leaves with a striking central yellow splash. Bushy evergreen shrub for sun or shade. Robust.
Japanese Spindle. A small dense shrub with small evergreen leaves with gold variegation. Height 1m. Spread 1m. Evergreen. Frost hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Characteristic mother-of-pearl coloured shoots in spring from early March until early June. In summer the Paloma Blanca has fresh green leaves. It is a compact, dense shrub and an evergreen suitable in all soil types.
Dwarf, evergreen shrub with rigid, upright stems and oval, dark green leaves edged in white. Small, insignificant, green flowers bloom in summer and are occasionally followed by fruit in autumn.
Dwarf, evergreen shrub with rigid, upright stems and oval, dark green leaves edged in white. Small, insignificant, green flowers bloom in summer and are occasionally followed by fruit in Autumn.
From East Asia and allied to the Camellia family, this evergreen shrub or small tree has yellow-brown branchlets and shallowly notched leaves on branches arranged in a fan-like pattern. Flowers are pale yellow-green and produce purple-black fruit.
Compact, branching habit, with straight stems and dazzling white flowers. Ideal for mixed borders or a large container on the patio. Height and spread 1.5m.
Pearl Bush. A dense rounded shrub with light green leaves. Clusters of pure white flowers. Height 3-4m. Spread 3-4m. Flowers from April to May. Deciduous. Hardy.
Pearl Bush. A compact arching shrub with light to mid-green leaves. Clusters of pure white pretty flowers. Height 2m. Spread 3m. Flowers from April to June. Deciduous. Hardy.
Fountain Bamboo. A dense clump-forming bamboo with dark purple-green canes with small narrow green leaves. Height 2m. Spread 1.5m. Evergreen. Hardy.
Umbrella Bamboo. A clump-forming bamboo with canes yellow-green at first becoming yellow. eventually arching under the weight of bright green narrow leaves. Height 4m. Spread 1.5m. Evergreen. Hardy. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Fountain Bamboo. A dense clump-forming bamboo with dark purple-green canes with small narrow green leaves. Height 5m. Spread 1.5m. Evergreen. Hardy. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Fountain Bamboo. Elegant bamboo forming a compact clump of erect to arching, purple-flushed green canes to 4m high, with slender leaves to 9cm in length and dark green. Hardy. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Fountain Bamboo. A dense clump-forming bamboo with dark purple-green canes with small narrow green leaves. Height 5m. Spread 1.5m. Evergreen. Hardy. Planting instructions Back-fill with soil mixed with peat and a suitable fertiliser.
Non invasive bamboo. Red black canes and dense foliage. Height 2m, clump can reach 1.5m wide after 5 - 10 years. Grows well in semi shade and away from strong wind.
Japanese Aralia. A spreading evergreen shrub with deeply lobed. dark green leaves. Round creamy white flowers on long stalks, followed by black fruit. Height 1.5-4m. Spread 1.5-4m. A great foliage shrub for a sheltered position in sun or light shade.
Japanese Aralia. Evergreen shrub with large, leathery, deeply lobed leaves. Green leaves with white variegation which can be speckled or with blotches which are dotted around the leaf margins or through to the centre of the leaf. Clusters of white flowers in late autumn/winter, followed by black berries.
Evergreen bushy shrub or tree. Dark green leaves with white undersides. Large fleshy crimson & white flowers mid-summer followed by edible red tinged green fruit. Requires sun & sheltered site with well drained soil. Height 3m. Spread 3m.
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