Sorry, now sold out Acer Acer tatarica ssp ginnala BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Amur Maple) One of our favourite maples this small, branching tree is native to central China and Japan and has bright green leaves which turn glorious shades of orange and crimson in autumn before falling. The autumn colour is particularly eye-catching when several are planted together as a thicket or to act as a screen. Acer ginnala is a hardy, robust... View
Sorry, now sold out Acer Acer truncatum 'Volcano' £65.00 New to us, Acer truncatum 'Volcano' is an unusual compact branching shrub or eventually very small tree with vibrant reddish-pink young leaves and yellow veins in spring which gradually turns darker lime green later on in summer. Best in a sunny position, ideally with a little shelter from strong winds. Can be grown in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Acer Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' BlueBell Nursery £120.00 (Snakebark Maple) Acer x conspicuum 'Phoenix' is a rare small tree with eye-catching leaves and beautiful, vivid red and orange winter bark covered with fine silver lines. Very limited number of plants available this year View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer x conspicuum 'Red Flamingo' £49.95 (Snakebark Maple) A colourful large shrub or eventually very small, branching tree with deep red young shoots striped with white, sinuous lines once mature. The leaves emerge mottled with attractive pink variegation in spring. As the year progresses, the leaf variegation turns to a slightly darker pink and white, which stands out well on the otherwise... View
Acradenia Acradenia frankliniae (Wirewood) A handsome evergreen plant native to parts of Tasmania, Acradenia frankliniae has glossy dark green, slightly serrated leaves clusters of pretty white flowers in late spring. This plant is currently unavailable and we sadly do not have any more in the pipeline for the near future. It will be a long wait but please enter your email address below... View
Very limited number of young plants available this year. Aesculus Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' £49.95 (California Buckeye) Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' is an unusual large shrub or eventually small branching tree with large dark green leaves and spikes of slightly fragrant, handsome white flowers in early summer. The leaves have bronze/yellow tints before falling in autumn. Best flower display once established if planted in a sunny position with... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus flava 'Vestita' £55.00 (Yellow buckeye) A handsome medium sized, rounded tree once established, Aesculus flava 'Vestita' has large, upright panicles of pale yellow flowers in May and June. In a good autumn, the lush green leaves turn spectacular shades of yellow, orange and gold before falling. Aesculus flava 'Vestita' is an excellent buckeye for flowers and autumn colour!... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus hippocastanum 'Laciniata' £49.95 (Cut-leaf Horse Chestnut) An unusual form of our native horse chestnut with interesting, exceptionally deeply cut leaves. These leaves are dark green in spring and summer and can turn butter yellow in a good, crisp autumn. Upright panicles of attractive white flowers appear on the branches of established plants in late spring. A very handsome, slow... View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Aesculus Aesculus hippocastanum 'Rowel Pillar' £65.00 (Fastigiate Chestnut) A very rare and slender, small or eventually medium sized tree with large 5 - 7 lobed dark green summer leaves which turn shades of yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Very limited number of young plants available this year. View
Sorry, now sold out Aesculus Aesculus indica 'Sidney Pearce' £55.00 (Indian Chestnut) Particularly desirable flowering selection of Aesculus indica which was first selected by Sidney Pearce, the Assistant Curator at the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens in 1935. Masses of very upright panicles of long, white, suffused-pink flowers with yellow markings in midsummer. Large dark green deeply lobed leaves. Aesculus indica 'Sidney... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus pavia 'Atrosanguinea' £49.95 (Red Buckeye) A beautiful small tree with slender, upright panicles of deep scarlet red flowers up to 10 - 15 cm long in early summer. This is slow growing and has a reasonably bushy habit, making it suitable for planting in large containers and also makes a fine large shrub or small garden tree. Very limited availability this year View
Sorry, now sold out Aesculus Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Dwarf Buckeye) Charming, rare and very slow growing cultivar which is covered with upright panicles of rose-pink flowers in early summer. The leaves are bronze coloured when they first emerge in spring, turning light green in late spring and summer. Once established Aesculus pavia 'Koehnei' has quite an architectural appeal, looking a little like a... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus pavia 'Splendens' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Scarlet Buckeye) Perhaps the most handsome of the flowering Buckeyes, this is an unusual and slow growing, large shrub once established which has impressive, long (10 - 20 cm) panicles of scarlet flowers in late spring / early summer. The vivid flower colour contrasts well against the dark green foliage. Most suited for a position in sun or dappled... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus pavia 'Spring Purple' £49.95 (Red Buckeye) A unusual and slow growing plant which gradually develops into a medium sized to large rounded shrub in time with excellent, long lasting purple and bronze young leaves in spring. The slow growing nature makes this beautiful shrub suitable for gardens of nearly any size or for growing in a large containers. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus wilsonii £75.00 (Chinese Chestnut) A very rare species of chestnut native to parts of China, Aesculus wilsonii has handsome large leaves which emerge bronze-brown in colour and gradually darken to green later in summer. Established plants have attractive white flowers with yellow and red centers in early summer. Aesculus wilsonii is a very rare tree, generally slow to... View
Sorry, now sold out Aesculus Aesculus x mutabilis 'Penduliflora' £49.95 (Horse chestnut) A rare and slow growing small tree with eye-catching pendulous branches once established and spikes of red and yellow flowers in late spring or early summer. Dark green summer leaves with yellow and orange tints before they fall in autumn. Not for instant gratification, this is best suited for a position in sun or dappled shade with some... View
Sorry, now sold out Aesculus Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Yellow Horse chestnut) A small tree native to the SE United States, Aesculus x neglecta 'Autumn Fire' has leaves which are a coppery colour in spring turning dark green later and glowing red-orange in autumn. Very limited number of young plants available this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus x neglecta 'Erythroblastos' £49.95 (Yellow Horse chestnut) A rare small tree native to the United States, Aesculus neglecta 'Erythroblastos' has young leaves in spring which are shrimp-pink in colour, turning lime green later in the year. These colourful leaves are complimented by attractive spikes of creamy-yellow flowers in late spring. Aesculus neglecta 'Erythroblastos' is an excellent... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ageratina Ageratina ligustrina BlueBell Nursery £19.95 One of the very best plants for attracting bees and butterflies, this is an unusual, small or eventually medium sized evergreen shrub with dark green leaves and long lasting, large, flattened, white flower heads in summer. These flowers can last well until late autumn or even Christmas in a very mild year. A charming evergreen shrub, excellent as part of... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Alnus Alnus cordata £29.95 (Italian Alder) Alnus cordata is a handsome and vigorous, slender deciduous tree with bright green rounded leaves and an upright, conical habit when young, spreading a little once mature. View
Sorry, now sold out Alnus Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Cut-leaf Alder)Slow growing and unusual, slender small tree with filigree-like, deeply cut, sea-green leaves a little similar in appearance to those of a maple. The leaves are exceptionally pretty and elegant and once established this Alder has an attractive, vaguely oriental appearance. Alnus glutinosa 'Imperialis' is a classic plant for damp sites and... View
Collect from nursery only Alnus Alnus incana 'Aurea' £95.00 (Golden Alder) A hardy small tree, Alnus incana 'Aurea' has golden leaves and superb yellowish-red tinted catkins in early spring. The leaves are a warm golden-green in summer and once the leaves have fallen in autumn, yellowish-orange bare shoots become visible in winter. An invaluable tree for year round interest, especially for difficult damp... View
Product available with different options Amelanchier Amelanchier 'La Paloma' £99.95 (Snowy mespilus) A new and striking small tree, Amelanchier 'La Paloma' has masses of pure white flowers in spring, which stand out well against the coppery-bronze young leaves. These leaves darken to green as they age in summer and finally turn vivid shades of orange and red in a good, crisp autumn. An excellent flowering small tree with interest through... View
Sorry, now sold out Amelanchier Amelanchier 'Princess Diana' £55.00 (Snowy Mespilus) Amelanchier 'Princess Diana' is a splendid very small tree once established with numerous clusters of pretty, white flowers in spring, followed by attractive, edible, purplish-blue fruit in summer. The dark green summer leaves turn superb shades of orange and red in autumn as they fall. It is an excellent small tree with year round... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Amelanchier Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' £45.00 (Service Berry) An unusual shrub or eventually very small tree in the UK grown primarily for it display of large, edible & sweet, smokey-blue/black fruit each June. These fruit can be eaten straight of the tree or used in cooking, jams or jellies. Amelanchier alnifolia 'Smokey' is self fertile and has masses of white flower in spring. The leaves are... View
Sorry, now sold out Amelanchier Amelanchier canadensis 'Prince William' £99.95 (Service Berry) A handsome compact tall shrub or eventually very small tree with masses of white flower in Spring. This beautiful display of flowers is followed by small purple/black fruit in June which are popular with birds. The summer leaves are bronze-green when they emerge in Spring, turning dark green in summer and taking on vivid orange and red... View
Product available with different options Amelanchier Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' £49.95 (Columnar Snowy Mespilus) Amelanchier canadensis 'Rainbow Pillar' is a superb small flowering tree with a distinctive narrow habit and vivid autumn colour. Clusters of pretty white flowers adorn the branches in spring and the green leaves turn a brilliant red, orange and yellow in autumn before falling, giving the tree briefly the appearance of a... View
Sorry, now sold out Amelanchier Amelanchier lamarckii £39.95 (Snowy Mespilus) A popular garden tree, Amelanchier lamarckii has masses of star-shaped white flowering in spring and coppery coloured young leaves. Small black fruit follow the flowers and can be seen on the branches in the summertime. In autumn the leaves can turn vivid shades of red or orange before falling. Amelanchier lamarckii is a branching, small... View
Collect from nursery only Amelanchier Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina' £95.00 (Snowy mespilus) Lovely small tree suited for gardens with limited space, Amelanchier lamarckii 'Ballerina' is a free flowering selection with a superb display of white flowers in spring. The leaves are an attractive, cool green in spring / summer, turning shades of bright red, orange and gold in the autumn before falling. A superb choice for planting as... View
Sorry, now sold out Amelanchier Amelanchier ovalis 'Edelweiss' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Snowy Mespilus) Amelanchier ovalis 'Edelweiss' is an unusual small tree once established with masses of eye-catching, relatively large white flowers in spring. The leaves are a silvery colour when young, darkening to cool green in spring and summer before turning shades of orange, red and yellow in a good, crisp autumn. Once established, after flowering... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Amelanchier Amelanchier x grandiflora 'Robin Hill' £95.00 (Snowy Mespilus) Known as a superb and reliable small garden tree with year round interest, this has clusters of pink buds which open into pretty pale pink flowers in spring. These flowers then fade to white before falling and on an established tree are followed by edible berries in June - August which are popular with birds. An excellent choice of small... View
Sorry, now sold out Amelasorbus Amelasorbus x raciborskiana £45.00 (Amelanchier x Sorbus) A rare hybrid, Amelasorbus x raciborskiana grows to be a small tree with white flowers in spring and dark green leaves which turn vivid shades of orange in autumn before falling. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Amorpha Amorpha fruticosa BlueBell Nursery £28.00 (Indigo Bush) A lovely, deciduous plant with exciting, indigo flowers native to the Southern United States which was first introduced to England in 1724. The leaves are pinnate (feather-like) and bright green in spring / summer before showing some yellow tints in a good, crisp autumn before falling. In midsummer, Amorpha fruticosa has slender racemes of... View
Sorry, now sold out Aralia Aralia elata BlueBell Nursery £25.00 (Japanese Angelica-tree) A plant native to parts of Eastern Asia, Aralia elata has huge, bi-pinnate leaves which can be up to 100 - 125 cm long on an established plants. The intriguing stems are covered with large thorns and in late summer, very ornamental, creamy-white flower panicles open. Aralia elata is very suitable to larger gardens or woodland... View
New Sorry, now sold out Trees & Shrubs Aralia elata 'Aureovariegata' £125.00 An stunning and unusual large shrub which has very large creamy-yellow margined leaves up to 100 - 125 cm long. in the summer. This foliage display is complimented by plumes of creamy white flowers produced in midsummer. Due to the large, delicate leaves we are unable to send this plant out for delivery by mail order and they are available for collection... View
Sorry, now sold out Trees & Shrubs Aralia elata 'Variegata' BlueBell Nursery £125.00 An unusual large shrub which has huge and spectacular, creamy-white margined leaves up to 100 - 125 cm long. in the summer. This foliage display is complimented by plumes of creamy white flowers produced in midsummer. Due to the large, delicate leaves we are unable to send this plant out for delivery by mail order and they are available for collection... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aralia Aralia spinosa £39.95 (Devil's Walking Stick) A deciduous shrub or eventually very small tree native to North America, Aralia spinosa is similar in some respects to Aralia elata, with ornamental bright green, bi-pinnate leaves. These leaves are large and turn shades of deep golden-yellow before falling in autumn. The stems are covered with many sturdy spines, giving rise to... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Arbutus Arbutus unedo £29.95 (Strawberry Tree) Arbutus unedo is a gorgeous evergreen shrub or eventually small tree with white or pale pink pitcher-like flowers in autumn followed by bright red, edible, strawberry-like fruit. It is a fantastic plant for wildlife with the flowers being very popular with insects and in particular, butterflies. Most suited to a sunny position with a... View
Sorry, now sold out Arbutus Arbutus unedo 'Compacta' £29.95 (Dwarf Strawberry Tree) Smaller than the other strawberry trees listed here, this is an attractive evergreen shrub with masses of creamy white flowers in late summer or early autumn. The flowers are followed by red, edible, strawberry-like fruit. These ornamental fruit can take up to a year to ripen fully. The flowers are very popular with insects and in... View
New Sorry, now sold out Arbutus Arbutus unedo 'Peace and Love' £65.00 (Compact Strawberry Tree) New to us, this is a compact evergreen shrub in the short term or eventually very small tree with rounded, glossy green leaves and clusters of pinkish-white flowers in late summer, followed by red strawberry like fruit in autumn. Grows well in a large container. View
Sorry, now sold out Arbutus Arbutus x 'Marina' £125.00 (Strawberry Tree) An unusual selection, Arbutus 'Marina' is evergreen and has large, glossy leaves (much larger than those of a Arbutus unedo) and racemes of creamy white flowers in autumn. The plants currently available are to large and heavy to send with our normal mail order service. They are available for collection from our nursery only. View
Sorry, now sold out Aronia Aronia melanocarpa £25.00 Native to the low lying woodlands of Eastern North America, Aronia melanocarpa is a handsome deciduous shrub with good purple and orange autumn colour which also has small clusters of white flowers in spring followed by masses of rounded, purplish-black berries in autumn. Good for wildlife including bees and insects! View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Aronia Aronia melanocarpa 'Hugin' £29.95 A compact, deciduous shrub with dark green summer leaves which turn eye-catching shades of purple and orange in autumn as they fall and clusters of white flowers in early summer, followed by masses of black fruit in late summer. Good for wildlife including bees and insects! The black fruit are popular with birds. View
New Sorry, now sold out Aronia Aronia prunifolia 'Nero' £29.95 (Chokeberry) A handsome, vase-shaped deciduous shrub with oval green leaves that turn vibrant shades of rich-orange and deep-red in autumn. In spring it has white, hawthorn-like flowers which are popular with insects, followed by clusters of purple/black fruit that are edible and similar in appearance to blackcurrants, with a high vitamin C content.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aronia Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' £25.00 (Chokeberry) A deciduous shrub, Aronia prunifolia 'Viking' has oval, shiny green leaves that turn a superb rich-orange and deep-red in autumn. In spring it produces has small spikes of white, hawthorn-like flowers. These flowers are followed in autumn by clusters of purple/black fruit that are edible and similar in appearance to blackcurrants, with a... View
Sorry, now sold out Asimina Asimina triloba £25.00 (Pawpaw) Not to be confused with the tropical fruit, Asimina triloba is a large leaved, medium to large, shrub from North America has strange, lurid-purple flowers in early summer. View
Sorry, now sold out Atherosperma Atherosperma moschatum £29.95 (Australian Snowdrop Tree) Beautiful flowering, evergreen tree which is native to parts of South-east Australia and Tasmania, Atherosperma moschatum has narrow, long, finely toothed, leathery leaves. View
Sorry, now sold out Aucuba Aucuba japonica 'February Star' £18.95 (Variegated Aucuba) A shade loving evergreen shrub, Aucuba 'February Star' has dark green leaves covered with spots & variable patches of creamy-yellow variegation and an impressive display of red berries in February. An excellent plant for winter interest and suitable for gardens of most sizes. Very good for bringing a little colour to a heavily... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aucuba Aucuba japonica 'Leucocarpa' £18.95 An unusual and compact evergreen shrub with dark, glossy green leaves, Aucuba japonica 'Leucocarpa' is a female selection with eye-catching white berries once established. View
Sorry, now sold out Aucuba Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot' £16.95 New to us, Aucuba japonica 'Pepperspot' is a robust evergreen shrub with dark green leaves covered with masses of tiny yellow spots. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Berberis Berberis linearifolia 'Orange King' £49.95 (Barberry) A superb evergreen, medium sized shrub once established with dark green, glossy leaves and masses of bright orange flowers in Spring. The lovely flower display if followed by black-blue fruit later in the summer. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Berberis Berberis thunbergii 'Concorde' £16.95 (Barberry) A compact and rounded deciduous shrub with dark velvety purple leaves in spring and summer which turn pretty shades of bright red and orange before falling in autumn. Masses of small, pale-yellow flowers cover the stems in spring once established. Grows well in a large container and also makes an unusual low informal hedge if planted in group. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Berberis Berberis thunbergii 'Florence' £18.95 (Barberry) New to us, Berberis thunbergii 'Florence' is a highly ornamental small to medium sized, deciduous shrub growing with an upright, goblet-shaped habit which has vibrant reddish-orange leaves in spring & summer. Best display of foliage colour if planted in a sunny position and can be grown in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Berberis Berberis thunbergii 'Green Carpet' BlueBell Nursery £16.95 (Barberry) A popular, spreading low growing shrub often used for ground cover that has bright apple-green leaves in spring and summer which turn vivid shades of amber orange and red before falling in autumn. A tough small, ornamental shrub with interest from spring to autumn and ideal for difficult sites or for growing in a container! View
Sorry, now sold out Berberis Berberis valdiviana £39.95 (Chilean Barberry) Berberis valdiviana is a rare and handsome evergreen shrub native to Chile with pendulous racemes of golden-yellow flowers in spring. The dark green leaves are glossy and make an excellent foil for the colourful flowers. Suitable for a position in sun or light, dappled shade ideally with shelter from strong wind. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Betula Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' £95.00 (Chinese Red Birch) Betula albosinensis 'Fascination' is a lovely, medium sized tree with dark chestnut-red bark when young which slowly peels to reveal a creamy pink and then white trunk. The plants currently available are to large and heavy to send with our normal mail order service. They are available for collection from our nursery only. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Betula Betula ermanii £59.95 (Ermans Birch) Betula ermanii is unusual in the United Kingdom and is grown for its beautiful peeling bark which is white, tinged with pale pink and cream. Long catkins adorn the branches in late spring and the delicate, pale green leaves in spring / summer turn bright yellow in a good, crisp autumn. An extremely hardy birch, Betula ermanii make a... View
Sorry, now sold out Betula Betula ermanii 'Grayswood Hill' £55.00 (Ermans Birch) A fantastic, deciduous, small or eventually medium sized tree once established which has excellent, bright yellow autumn colour and superb peeling, creamy-white bark. A good choice as a stand alone specimen tree and also very effective when planted in small groups. View
Sorry, now sold out Betula Betula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping' £48.00 (Weeping Birch) A rare small tree, Betula ermanii 'Kwanak Weeping' has beautiful creamy white peeling bark and with the branches gently pendulous, particularly on the tips. View
Sorry, now sold out Betula Betula ermanii 'Mount Zao Purple' £65.00 (Erman's Birch) A fantastic tree small to medium sized tree with superb dark purple and orange, peeling bark with prominent horizontal lenticels once established. The leaves are mid green, turning shades of dark yellow in a good, crisp autumn before falling. A fine specimen tree with year round interest. View
