In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum distichum BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (White Forsythia) Abeliophyllum distichum is a beautiful shrub with graceful arching branches covered with clusters of scented creamy white flowers in late winter or early spring. The leaves are mid green and oval, sometimes turning yellow before falling in autumn. The common name refers to the fact that it blooms at the same time as Forsythia, with... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Abeliophyllum Abeliophyllum distichum 'Roseum' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (White Forsythia) An unusual shrub with long arching branches and clusters of pale pink-tinged flowers covering the bare stems in Spring before the young leaves emerge. leaves are bright green in colour with yellow and bronze tints before they fall in autumn. Although it can be grown as a standalone border or specimen shrub, Abeliophyllum is probably most... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Abies Abies koreana 'Aurea' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Golden Korean Fir) An unusual slow growing evergreen conifer which has lovely soft golden-green young leaves in spring turning light green later on in summer. The leaves have a pale silver underside. Slow growing and usually develops a rounded habit initially before gradually developing a leader and a more, upright conical habit in the long term.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Abies Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Korean Fir) Abies koreana 'Silberlocke' is an unusual, slow growing fir with dark green needles arranged in whorls around the branchlets, allowing you to see the beautiful silvery-blue undersides clearly. Established plants also have lovely upright, violet-blue cones which are borne on quite young plants. Slow growing and prone to spreading a little... View
In Stock - Limited Availability Acer Acer campestre 'Evenley Red' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Field Maple) Selected by Tim Whiteley in a Northamptonshire hedgerow, this lovely new form of our native Field Maple grows to be a handsome small tree in time with exceptional, rich-red, autumn colours. A lovely and quite robust, small tree once established which usually develops most vivid autumn colour when mature if planted in a position with plenty... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer campestre 'Postelense' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Golden-leaved Field Maple) Acer campestre 'Postelense' is a rare selection of our common Field Maple, slowly growing to be a handsome small tree which has beautiful, soft, golden-yellow foliage in Spring and Summer. It is most suitable for a position in dappled shade with enough sunlight to colour the foliage well but not enough to burn the leaves in... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer campestre 'William Caldwell' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Columnar Field Maple) A handsome, hardy, very narrow, deciduous tree with dark green summer leaves which turn bronze and coppery-orange before falling in autumn. Suitable for gardens with limited space! The lobed summer leaves are dark green in colour, turning lovely shades of orange and red in the autumn before falling. Best autumn colour display when... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer davidii BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Snakebark Maple or Père David's Maple) A highly ornamental tree native to central China which has bark covered with snake-like white stripes which are particularly eye-catching in winter. Handsome dark green summer leaves and attractive autumn colour! View
Collect from nursery only Acer Acer davidii 'Viper' BlueBell Nursery £105.00 (Snakebark Maple) New to us, Acer davidii 'Viper' grows to be a lovely small tree with superb ornamental green bark covered with fine vertical silver lines. The summer leaves are dark green with eye-catching autumn colour. These plants are to large to send with our mail order service and are available for collection from our nursery only. View
Collect from nursery only Acer Acer griseum BlueBell Nursery £125.00 (Paperbark Maple) Acer griseum is one of the most handsome garden trees available with gorgeous, peeling cinnamon coloured bark once established and fiery red and orange autumn colours. The autumn colour and peeling bark gives Acer griseum year round interest and as it is slow growing, makes it an ideal small specimen tree for gardens with limited... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer grosseri var hersii BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Snakebark Maple) A handsome garden tree, Acer grosseri var hersii has purple-green bark covered with fine silver lines once established and dark green leaves which turn shades or yellow, orange and red in autumn. A small tree in time and although hardy will usually do best in sun or light, dappled shade with some shelter from strong wind. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer palmatum 'Twombly's Red Sentinel' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Japanese Maple) A handsome slender maple with an upright, flame-like habit and dark red-purple summer leaves which turn shades of scarlet and orange before falling in autumn. The narrow habit makes this very suitable for gardens with limited space and it can also be grown in a large container. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Acer Acer palmatum 'Westonbirt Red' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Japanese Maple) Selected at the fantastic Westonbirt Arboretum, this is an exciting and unusual Japanese maple, with dark green summer leaves and excellent, long lasting, scarlet red autumn colour. View
Collect from nursery only Acer Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Canadian Maple) A spectacular medium sized tree once established with dark green summer leaves which turn shades of vivid purple / red in autumn before falling in autumn. This autumn colour can last for several weeks in good weather! Acer rubrum 'Brandywine' is an unusual and handsome garden tree with autumn colour which is generally darker red then the... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Acer Acer shirasawanum 'Aureum' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Golden-leaved Japanese Maple) This outstanding maple has eye-catching soft golden-yellow leaves with hanging, coral red flowers in spring. In autumn the leaves turn to beautiful shades of pink and orange. The leaves are also delightful in spring as they emerge when they are said to glow with colour. This is an excellent standalone plant for nearly any... View
Very limited number of young plants available this year. Aesculus Aesculus californica 'Blue Haze' BlueBell Nursery £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' BlueBell Nursery £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' BlueBell Nursery £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' BlueBell Nursery £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
Only one plant currently left in stock Aesculus Aesculus indica 'Sidney Pearce' BlueBell Nursery £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' BlueBell Nursery £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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aesculus Aesculus wilsonii BlueBell Nursery £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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Akebia Akebia trifoliata BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Chocolate Vine) An unusual and deciduous climber, Akebia trifoliata is an elegant plant with lush green, three lobed leaflets. Small clusters of dark purple flowers with a faint scent appear in spring, followed by long, sausage-like fruit later in the year after a warm summer. Ideal for sun or dappled shade against a wall or fence. Limited availability... View
Collect from nursery only Alnus Alnus incana 'Aurea' BlueBell Nursery £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
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Alnus Alnus inokumae BlueBell Nursery £59.95 (Japanese Alder) Unusual in the UK, this is a reasonably vigorous, deciduous small to medium sized upright tree which often develops slightly pendulous, arching branches once established. The leaves are an attractive dark green in colour turning shades of bronze and yellow before falling in autumn. Established trees develop greenish-yellow catkins in... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aralia Aralia spinosa BlueBell Nursery £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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Aucuba Aucuba japonica 'Leucocarpa' BlueBell Nursery £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
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Betula Betula ermanii BlueBell Nursery £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
Only one plant currently left in stock Betula Betula nigra 'Heritage' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (River Birch) Native to North America, Betula nigra 'Heritage' has graceful branches and attractive peeling bark once established. The leaves are oval, glossy green and the bark tends to be pink when young before turning brown and ridged on older trees. Once established this Birch has a natural multi-stemmed habit and is an excellent choice for planting... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Betula Betula utilis 'Knightshayes' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Himalayan Birch) An interesting selection of Himalayan birch, which has striking silver-white bark and a distinctive upright habit and yet elegant semi-weeping side branches. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Betula Betula utilis 'Longtrunk' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Weeping Himalayan Birch) An uncommon weeping small tree, Betula utilis 'Longtrunk' has lovely peeling white bark and gracefully arching branches which reach the ground when established. View
On sale! -15% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Callicarpa Callicarpa dichotoma 'Issai' BlueBell Nursery £33.96 £39.95 (Beauty Berry) A handsome, deciduous medium-sized shrub with arching branches once established, bright summer green leaves and masses of lilac coloured fruit in late summer and autumn. View
In Stock - Limited Availability Carpinus Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Dwarf Hornbeam) An unusual dwarf Hornbeam, Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' forms a dense, conical shrub or very small tree in time with green summer leaves which turn shades of butter yellow before falling in autumn. The narrow habit and slow growing nature of Carpinus betulus 'Columnaris Nana' makes it suitable for even the smallest of gardens. This... View
Sorry, now sold out Carpinus Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Hornbeam) Carpinus betulus 'Purpurea' is an intriguing, rare selection of hornbeam growing to be a medium sized tree eventually and is named for the purple colour of its young growing tips in spring and summer. This spring leaf colour is variable with some years better than others and they then change to dark green for summer. The autumn colour is... View
Collect from nursery only Carpinus Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Hornbeam) Carpinus betulus 'Rockhampton Red' is a handsome small to medium sized, deciduous tree once established with dark green summer leaves turning beautiful shades of purple red and orange in autumn before falling. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Castanea Castanea sativa 'Anny's Summer Red' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Purple-leaved Chestnut) A rare, medium sized tree once established with eye-catching long, dark purple-green summer leaves. Foliage colour is most vibrant when planted in a position with plenty of sun. Very limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Catalpa Catalpa fargesii f. duclouxii BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Bean Tree) A delightful, rare flowering tree which was first found by westerners growing in the Wudang region of Hubei, China in the early Twentieth Century. Catalpa fargesii f duclouxii is a spectacular tree which has clusters of pretty, pale white to lilac-pink, foxglove-like flowers with reddish spots in midsummer. The leaves are quite... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Catalpa Catalpa ovata BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Chinese Catalpa) Flowering regularly as a young plant here in our gardens, Catalpa ovata grows to be a small tree covered with upright panicles of foxglove-like, pale yellowish-white flowers in mid to late summer. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Catalpa Catalpa speciosa 'Pulverulenta' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Northern Catalpa or Western Catalpa) A rare large shrub or eventually very small tree, Catalpa speciosa 'Pulverulenta' has large pale green heart-shaped leaves speckled with luminous white variegation. Established plants produce panicles of purple spotted white flowers in mid to late summer. Very limited availability this year View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Catalpa Catalpa szechuanica BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Catalpa) An unusual small to medium sized, rounded tree in the UK once established. It is deciduous with large, dark green heart shaped leaves in summer and upright spikes of handsome white flowers spotted with purple in early summer once established. Best flower display in a position with plenty of sun and a little shelter from strong winds.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cedrus Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca' BlueBell Nursery £99.95 (Blue Atlas Cedar) A handsome and vigorous tree, Cedrus libani subsp atlantica 'Glauca' has vivid, silvery-blue needles which retain their colour all year round and a distinctive habit. A majestic specimen tree which is more suited to large gardens. These plants are delicate and take time to pack safely. There is a £5 postage surcharge per Cedrus libani... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cephalotaxus Cephalotaxus harringtonia 'Fastigiata' BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Plum Yew) This is an unusual and slow growing, columnar evergreen conifer with long dark green, glossy leaves which resemble those of a yew tree. The leaves are arranged in a whorl around the stem. Suitable for sun or dappled shade but enjoys shelter from strong winds. Slow growing but an excellent ornamental screening plant once established. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ceratostigma Ceratostigma willmottianum BlueBell Nursery £22.95 (Hardy Plumbago) A beautiful and delicate, small shrub with blue flowers which is found growing wild in the Himalayas, south-east Asia and east Africa. Ceratostigma willmottianum has intense blue flowers from July until early autumn and the delicate leaves are apple green, tinted red and purple in autumn before falling. Ideal for a sunny position with... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cercidiphyllum Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Dwarf Katsura tree) Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Boyd's Dwarf' is a superb small tree with an elegant arching habit and heart-shaped leaves which turn yellow or golden-orange in autumn before falling. Another similar dwarf Katsura tree is Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Glowball' which also develops beautiful golden autumn colour. Slow growing and not for instant... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Cercidiphyllum Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Strawberry' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Katsura Tree) Very rare selection of Cercidiphyllum which grows to be a stunning small or eventually medium sized tree. It has been selected for its outstanding, reliable, strawberry-pink and creamy-yellow autumn colours. Limited availability this year. View
Very limited number of young plants available this year Cercidiphyllum Cercidiphyllum magnificum BlueBell Nursery £55.00 A rare species native to Japan with great autumn colour which has slightly larger leaves than the classic Cercidiphyllum japonicum, with more pronounced serrations running around the leaf edge. View
Product available with different options Cercis Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' BlueBell Nursery £66.50 (Eastern Redbud) A glorious large shrub or eventually very small tree, the sun shining through the glorious rich-purple, heart-shaped summer leaves of Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the wonders of the garden. A truly lovely plant which deserves a good position in nearly any garden. Best in a position with plenty of sun. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Chamaecyparis Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Imbricata Pendula' BlueBell Nursery £79.95 (Weeping Lawson Cypress) An elegant weeping evergreen tree, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Imbricata Pendula' has a generally upright habit and yet arching, pendulous side branches with established trees having branches which reach to the ground. Ideally when young, Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Imbricata Pendula' seems to develops its best shape if the central... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Chimonanthus Chimonanthus praecox BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Wintersweet) A popular semi-evergreen plant native to the woods and hills of China which has fantastic, sweetly scented, creamy-yellow flowers in winter on mature plants. The flowers scent is exquisite and dried flowers can be used to create home-made pot-pourri. In our opinion, Chimonanthus praecox should be planted in an area of the garden close to the... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus 'Blooming Merry Tetra' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Flowering Dogwood) New to us, this is an unusual, semi-evergreen Cornus which has large creamy-white bracts in early summer which develop pretty pink tints as they age. The leaves are dark green in colour and in a very mild area can last through the winter although typically some or all will fall in cold areas or after a severe spell of winter weather.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus alternifolia BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (American Wedding Cake Tree) The classic green leaved species native to parts of Eastern North America, Cornus alternifolia grows to be a large shrub with wide, spreading tiers of branches once established, looking like a wedding cake, hence the common name. A superb, architectural garden plant once established, usually best in a sunny position with... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus angustata 'Empress of China' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Flowering Dogwood) New to us, Cornus angustata 'Empress of China' is a rare, very small, semi-evergreen tree once established with masses of creamy white bracts in early summer once established. Most suited to a sunny position in an area sheltered from strong winds. Grows well in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus controversa 'Pagoda' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Wedding Cake Tree) An unusual and desirable green-leaved garden tree which gradually develops a handsome tiered habit and masses of creamy-white flower heads in May. The summer leaves are dark green and colour with vibrant purple and orange tints once established. The tiered habit takes several years to develop with the best shape being seen when planted... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Cornus Cornus excelsa BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Mexican Dogwood) Rare in the UK, Cornus excelsa is native to Mexico growing to be a large shrub here and semi-evergreen, holding some of its leaves through the winter. Clusters of dainty small white flowers appear on the branches in early summer followed by pale greenish white berries which turn dark blue, nearly black as they age. The leaves are dark... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Blue Shadow' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 A rare plant in the UK, this has masses of creamy-white bracts in early summer and attractive dark blue-green leaves which turn shades of purple or dark red before falling in autumn. Usually flowers best in a position in full sun! Grows well in a large container. Limited number of young plants available this year View
Only one plant currently left in stock Cornus Cornus kousa 'Claudia' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) Cornus kousa 'Claudia' is a lovely and unusual flowering dogwood, growing to be a large shrub or eventually very small tree with an open spreading habit and masses of long-lasting creamy white flower bracts in early summer. The leaves are dark green in summer with orange and purple autumn tints. Best flower bract display once... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Flower Tower' BlueBell Nursery £75.00 (Flowering Dogwood) New to us, this grows to be a very slender, upright large shrub or eventually very small tree smothered with large, creamy-white flower bracts in early summer once established. The dark green summer leaves turn shades of purple and orange before falling. Best flower display in a position with plenty of sun. Can be grown in a large... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Madame Butterfly' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) A recent introduction, Cornus kousa 'Madame Butterfly' is a stunning large shrub or eventually very small tree once established with broad, creamy bracts in mid summer which show faint pink tints as they age. The flower bracts curve upward slightly and are said to give the appearance of white butterflies in flight. The leaves are dark... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Cornus Cornus kousa 'Marwood Twilight' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) New to us, this is a stunning upright shrub or eventually very small branching tree with masses of creamy-white flower bracts in early summer which gradually turn pale pink as they age. This is deciduous and the summer leaves are dark green in colour with orange and purple autumn tints before they fall in October. Usually has the best... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) Named after the grand daughter of a Japanese nurseryman, this is an exceptionally free flowering large shrub or eventually very small tree with masses of large, rich-pink flower bracts in June. The dark green summer leaves develop excellent purple and red autumn colour. An amazing garden plant once established, flowering best in a... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Satomi Compact' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) New to us, this is slow growing, compact selection of Dogwood which has masses of large bracts in late spring and early summer, creamy initially and quickly turning pink. Dark green summer leaves turn purple and orange in autumn before falling. Very similar to the famous Cornus kousa 'Miss Satomi' only smaller and slower growing. Best... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Cornus Cornus kousa 'Teutonia' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) A handsome large shrub or eventually very small tree, Cornus kousa 'Teutonia' has large white flower bracts (up to approx 7-8 cm each) once established in early summer. These large bracts gradually start to turn pink as they age. The green summer leaves have vivid red and orange autumn tints before falling. Cornus kousa 'Teutonia' will... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus kousa 'Wieting's Select' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Dogwood) Cornus kousa 'Wieting's Select' is grown for its handsome bright red autumn colours and abundance of creamy white, summer flower bracts. These flower bracts turn pink before they fall and are around 4 - 5 cm in diameter, appearing in great numbers on an established plant. A large shrub or eventually small tree with an upright growing... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cornus Cornus macrophylla BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Large-leaved Dogwood) Cornus macrophylla is an unusual and extremely handsome, multi-stemmed shrub or eventually very small tree with large, oval dark green leaves. This plant is available for collection from our nursery only. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Correa Correa lawrenceana BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Mountain Correa) Native to Australia, Correa lawrenceana is a handsome evergreen shrub with rounded greyish-green leaves and pendulous pale greenish-yellow flowers in Spring. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cotoneaster Cotoneaster glaucophyllus var meiophyllus BlueBell Nursery £28.00 (Chinese Cotoneaster ) A rare, semi-evergreen large shrub or eventually very small tree with clusters of vivid orange-red berries in autumn which can last well into winter. The dark green oval leaves last for much of the year although these can fall in severe winters. Handsome large shrub or eventually very small, arching tree with excellent berry... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Cotoneaster Cotoneaster ogisui BlueBell Nursery £35.00 A handsome large shrub or eventually very small tree, Cotoneaster ogisui has fresh bright green leaves in spring, gradually darkening in summer and masses of red berries once established. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Crataegus Crataegus durobrivensis BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Hawthorn) Native to parts of the USA, Crataegus durobrivensis is a small tree with clusters of large white flowers in Spring, followed by dark crimson fruit in autumn. The flowers are very large by the standards of hawthorn and give a good display in Spring with the colourful berries later in the year lasting on the plant well into winter. The berries... View
Very limited number available this year Crataegus Crataegus ellwangeriana 'Fire Ball' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 A rare selection of hawthorn, this will grow to be a handsome small rounded tree with clusters of fragrant flowers in late spring followed by large crimson red fruit in autumn. Established plants have masses of large (getting on for the size of crab apples) drooping, glowing crimson-red fruit which last well into winter if not eaten by local wildlife first! View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Crataegus Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Variegated Hawthorn) Crataegus laevigata 'Gireoudii' is a very interesting large shrub or eventually small, deciduous tree once established which has irregularly variegated pink and white young leaves and stems. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Crataegus Crataegus laevigata 'Princess Sturdza' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Midland Hawthorn) New to us this is a beautiful small tree once established with masses of vibrant pink flowers with a white centre in late spring. The flowers are followed by small dark red fruit later in the year which are popular with birds. The leaves are dark green in colour. A highly ornamental, hardy flowering tree with best display of flowers and... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Crataegus Crataegus phaenopyrum BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Washington Hawthorn) An eye-catching tree native to South-eastern North America, Crataegus phaenopyrum has maple-like leaves which turn shades of vibrant, burgundy red and orange in autumn. Very limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Crataegus Crataegus tanacetifolia BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Tansy-leaved Thorn) A slow growing and very species which originates from Asia Minor and Syria, Crataegus tanacetifolia is an almost thornless, mop-headed small tree with downy, silver-grey, dandelion-like leaves. Best fruit and foliage display if planted in a position with plenty of sun. Similar in appearance to the also lovely Crataegus orientalis Very... View
Collection from nursery only Crataegus Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrieri' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Hybrid Cockspur Thorn) Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrieri' grows to be a small handsome tree with glossy, dark green leaves in summer which turn beautiful shades of crimson and bronze in the autumn time before falling. In late spring, large clusters of pretty white flowers appear, which are followed by long lasting, bright red and orange fruit that can stay... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Davidia Davidia involucrata BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Pocket Handkerchief Tree) A lovely tree native to South-west China, Davidia involucrata has masses of glorious, white flower bracts in May and June (up to 15 cm long) on mature specimens. These beautiful flower bracts dance on wind, looking like fluttering handkerchiefs or doves and are followed by large green fruit later in the year. One of the most... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Deutzia Deutzia scabra 'Punctata' BlueBell Nursery £18.95 (Variegated Deutzia) An unusual and slow growing small or eventually medium sized shrub with creamy-white and green variegated summer leaves. Established plants have masses of small white flowers in early summer. With the marbled foliage, Deutzia scabra 'Punctata' is most suited for a position in dappled or partial shade where the leaves look nearly... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Eriobotrya Eriobotrya japonica BlueBell Nursery £60.00 (Japanese Loquat) An unusual, spreading large evergreen shrub or eventually very small tree in the UK which has large, leathery dark green . Established plants have clusters of fragrant hawthorn-like in autumn and winter after a hot summer. A very handsome specimen plant most suited to a position in sun and dappled shade with shelter from strong winds.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Euonymus Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Winged Spindle) A spectacular large shrub, Euonymus alatus 'Blade Runner' has an upright habit and stems displaying very eye-catching corky wings, particularly impressive in winter once the leaves have fallen. The summer are leaves are green and turn vivid shades of scarlet red before falling in autumn. Best autumn colour in a position with plenty of... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Euonymus Euonymus myrianthus BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Euonymus) Rare and evergreen with colourful fruit, Euonymus myrianthus is native to Western China and was introduced to England in 1908 by the famous plant hunter Ernest Wilson. It has glossy, bright green leaves and dense, rounded heads of greenish-yellow flowers in spring. These flowers are followed by splendid yellow fruit, which contrast... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Euonymus Euonymus planipes BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Spindle) An unusual medium to large, deciduous shrub once established, Euonymus planipes is native to Korea, Northern Japan, Sakhalin Island, Eastern Siberia and has masses of showy, bright purplish-scarlet fruit in autumn. One of the best showy garden plant for autumn berries once established! View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Euonymus Euonymus trichocarpus 'Hayate' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 A rare scrambling evergreen shrub native to parts of east Asia with glossy dark green leaves and creamy-green summer flowers followed by ornamental fruit. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Willow-leaved Beech) Rare cultivar of Beech first found in the late nineteenth century in Germany, Fagus sylvatica 'Ansorgei' is a very slow growing with fine, narrow and willow-like, deep purple leaves. The leaves are at their most purple usually in Spring and early summer, gradually turning dark purplish-green towards late summer/early autumn.... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Brathay Purple' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Purple Beech) An unusual and sought after beech with handsome dark purple-red, curious, curled leaves. In the autumn the leaves turn bronze and hang on the branches until gradually blown off by the wind in winter. In our experience, the leaf colour is at its most vivid if planted in a sunny position. Slowly develops into a small but very attractive tree.... View
In Stock Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Cock's Comb Beech or Curly-leaved Beech) Rare form which has been in cultivation since the early nineteenth century, Fagus sylvatica 'Cristata' has dark green, cloud-like clumps of deeply lobed and curled leaves. These leaves are unusual in appearance and give the tree a unique appearance once established. Slow growing and not for instant gratification... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Purple Fastigiate Beech) A tall, narrow tree once established with beautiful, rich-purple summer foliage. The foliage colour is dependent upon the amount of sunlight it receives and therefore always turns a richer shade of purple when planted in a position with full sun. Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Purple' is a handsome specimen tree with a narrow, columnar... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Felderbach' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Dwarf Beech) Fagus sylvatica 'Felderbach' is an unusual, very slow growing, shrub or eventually very small tree with a distinctive habit and very small dark green leaves. The leaves are dark green and slightly leathery, turning bronze and brown before falling in autumn. Slow growing and although not instant gratification very suitable for small gardens... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Greenwood' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Beech tree) The charming deep green leaves of this slow growing beech are shaped like small spoons with pale hairy edges. Gradually develops into a very elegant, small branching, upright tree. Best in sun or dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds. Very rarely available for sale. Fagus sylvatica 'Greenwood' is a really lovely and rare beech... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Beech) An unusual and horizontally growing beech, Fagus sylvatica 'Horizontalis' has dark green leaves and spreading branches which arch out with a very slightly weeping habit. A striking selection, this is a wide tree rather then a tall one and looks particularly good cascading down over a bank or hanging out over water! Grows well as a specimen plant... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Dwarf Beech) Fagus sylvatica 'Mercedes' is a handsome and unusual, large densely branching shrub or eventually very small tree once established with very slender willow-like leaves. Very slow growing and not for instant gratification. Suitable for growing in a container and for gardens with limited space. Very limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Fagus Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Golden Beech) Fagus sylvatica 'Zlatia' is a rare cultivar, growing t be a small or eventually medium, sized rounded tree with eye-catching golden leaves was discovered near Vranje in Serbia and first introduced to horticulture via Prof Dragaevic by Spath in the early 1890's. The name is derived from the Serbian word for gold, "zlato" and the young leaves... View
Very limited availability this year Franklinia Franklinia alatamaha BlueBell Nursery £120.00 Franklinia alatamaha is a beautiful and very rare small tree, difficult to establish with large white summer flowers once established and excellent orange and red autumn colour. This has spectacular camellia-like, sweetly fragrant, large white flowers (to 6 cm in diameter) with centers of bushy, bright yellow stamens from late summer to early autumn. The... View
Collection from nursery only Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba 'Mariken' BlueBell Nursery £195.00 (Dwarf Maidenhair Tree) Interesting and very dwarf selection of Ginkgo which grows to form a compact, rounded mass of branches and leaves. The currently available plants are much to large to send out with our delivery service and are available for collection from our nursery only. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ginkgo Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir' BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Columnar Maidenhair Tree ) New to us, this is a lovely slender yet heavily branching, deciduous shrub or eventually small tree once established with a pillar-like habit and deeply cut, fan-shaped leaves. Slow growing and suitable for gardens with limited space. Also grows well in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hamamelis Hamamelis vernalis 'Lombarts Weeping' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 An unusual selected form, Hamamelis vernalis 'Lombart's Weeping' is a medium sized to large shrub with a spreading habit and weeping branches covered with dainty reddish-purple, lightly scented flowers in late winter. Mid green summer leaves and good yellow or purple autumn colour depending on soil. A smaller and significantly slower growing witch hazel... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hamamelis Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Witch hazel) Hamamelis vernalis 'Sandra' is a lovely large shrub with honey coloured flowers in late winter and good orange, yellow red autumn colour. Very limited number of young plants available this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hamamelis Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Witch Hazel) A subtle selection, Hamamelis x intermedia 'Limelight' has beautiful winter flowers with very pale yellow, almost tinged with green petals in late winter and early spring. A specimen of this witch hazel in our gardens gives a superb long lasting display of pale flowers each year. Very limited availability this year. View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hedera Hedera helix 'Minima' BlueBell Nursery £15.96 £19.95 (Dwarf Ivy) A handsome and very slow growing, dwarf Ivy with dainty, small dark green leaves and a trailing habit ideal. Although it can be grown as a dwarf climber, it is also perfect for growing in a container where it will gradually trail over the sides. Suitable for sun or shade and for areas with very limited space. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hedera Hedera pastuchovii 'Ann Ala' BlueBell Nursery £25.00 A very unusual medium or eventually large, evergreen climber with dark green sword-shaped leaves covered with nearly luminous pale silver-white veins. View
On sale! -15% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hemiboea Hemiboea subcapitata BlueBell Nursery £16.96 £19.95 (False Sinningia) A rare, compact woodland perennial native to South-east China with glossy dark green leaves with eye-catching tubular, white flowers with a purplish spotted throat in late summer or early autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Heptacodium Heptacodium miconioides BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Seven Son Flower of Zheijiang) Heptacodium miconioides is a handsome and unusual shrub native to parts of China grown for its distinctive, long lasting clusters of white flowers in autumn. These flowers are very pretty, popular with insects and butterflies and make Heptacodium particularly valuable as a late flowering plant! Once established, the bark is... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hoheria Hoheria 'Borde Hill' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (New Zealand Lacebark) New to us, Hoheria 'Borde Hill' is an unusual branching, evergreen small tree with narrow green leaves and masses of white flowers in summer (up to 2cm across). View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hydrangea Hydrangea anomala 'Crûg Coral' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Climbing Hydrangea) New to us, Hydrangea anomala 'Crûg Coral' is a very handsome deciduous climber which has dusky red flower bracts initially in early summer fading to creamy-pink later on. The leaves are dark green in colour turning yellow and bronze in autumn before falling. When established, this makes a stunning, self-clinging wall plant and can... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Hydrangea Hydrangea anomala 'Flying Saucer' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Climbing Hydrangea) New to us this is a hardy, deciduous climber with bright green spring leaves turning dark green later on and very large, rounded clusters of creamy white flowers in summer. The flowers heads are larger than those of a typical Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris. Best display of flowers once established if grown against a wall or fence... View
Sorry, now sold out Hydrangea Hydrangea seemanii BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Mexican Climbing Hydrangea) A lovely, evergreen climber with large, dark green leaves which is perfect for climbing a wall or fence. It has eye-catching white flower clusters in summer and is remarkably hardy, considering that it was introduced to the United Kingdom from Mexico. View
Product available with different options Hydrangea Hydrangea serratifolia BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Evergreen Climbing Hydrangea) A rare evergreen, self clinging climber, Hydrangea serratifolia has panicles of creamy white flowers up to 15 cm long in late summer. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex aquifolium 'Crassifolia' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (English Holly) Ilex aquifolium 'Crassifolia' is an unusual holly growing slowly to be a medium sized or eventually large, upright shrub with small, slightly curved leaves edged with small spines. Slow growing and not for instant gratification. Limited number or young plants available this year View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex aquifolium 'Flavescens' BlueBell Nursery £15.96 £19.95 (Yellow-leaved English Holly) A striking holly which grows to be a medium sized to large, pyramidal, evergreen shrub with dark green leaves suffused with vibrant canary-yellow and golden variegation. In this winter time the leaves can also be tinged plum purple after a frost although they revert back to their standard colour later in the year. A superb... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex aquifolium 'Pendula' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Weeping Holly) Ilex aquifolium 'Pendula' is a slow growing, female, weeping holly growing as a shrub in the short term or eventually a very small tree. It has dark green leaves and clusters of bright red fruit in the autumn, lasting into the winter (if pollinated by a male holly such as 'Blue Prince'). Best in sun or dappled shade. Can be grown well as... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex attenuata 'Sunny Foster' BlueBell Nursery £22.95 (Golden Foster Holly ) A fantastic holly for winter colour growing as a pyramidal shrub with young leaves which emerge as a handsome clear golden yellow in colour, while the more mature foliage is a darker gold or green. Small white flowers appear on the branches in early summer, followed by shiny, red fruit in winter. This holly which was first... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex colchica BlueBell Nursery £22.95 (Black Sea Holly) A native of Turkey, this is a rare, large evergreen shrub with quite narrow, short stalked, polished dark green leaves and striking red berries in autumn. Upright and bushy initially, it tends to round out once mature. A handsome specimen holly but is fairly slow growing and so is not normally a plant for instant gratification. Grows... View
On sale! -20% In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex x 'Nellie R Stevens' BlueBell Nursery £18.36 £22.95 (Stevens Holly) A rare hybrid between Ilex aquifolium and Ilex cornuta, the prickly leaves are a very deep green, in fact some of the darkest green leaves of any plant. This is a female holly and has masses of pretty, red fruit in late autumn and winter once established. With a striking pyramidal habit once established, Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens' is a... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ilex Ilex x koehneana BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Chestnut Leaf Holly) Ilex x koehneana is an unusual and eye-catching holly with long, glossy dark green, spined leaves which are similar in appearance to those of a sweet chestnut. Limited availability this year. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Illicium Illicium jiadifengpi BlueBell Nursery £49.95 A very rare small or eventually medium sized, evergreen shrub native to China which has slender dark green leaves and attractive, fleshy pale white-yellow in mid-late summer once established. It requires a sheltered, warm spot if possible and a reasonably well drained, acidic soil. Illicium jiadifengpi is a rare, valuable and sometimes fickle plant and it... View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Indigofera Indigofera himachalensis BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Himalayan) An unusual small or eventually medium sized deciduous shrub with green pinnate (feather-like) leaves and racemes of vivid purple-pink flowers from summer to early autumn. Best in a sunny position with some shelter from strong winds and good drainage. Limited availaility this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Koelreuteria Koelreuteria paniculata BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Golden Rain Tree) Koelreuteria paniculata is a small and very ornamental tree with large clusters of bright yellow flowers in summer (in warmer areas) followed by bladder-like seed pods once established. Requires a warm & sunny position for the best display of flowers. The leaves are pinnate (feather-like) and dark green, turning good shades of... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Larix Larix decidua 'Little Bogle' BlueBell Nursery £85.00 (Dwarf European Larch) Larix decidua 'Little Bogle' is a rare and slow growing, dwarf larch with lush green summer foliage, bright golden-bronze autumn colour and interesting and slightly contorted shoots. The compact habit makes Larix decidua 'Little Bogle' a fascinating plant for growing in rock gardens or large containers and it is ideal for even the... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Larix Larix kaempferi 'Diana' BlueBell Nursery £85.00 (Contorted Larch) An unusual, pyramidal, deciduous small tree once established which has handsome sinuous and slightly contorted branches and stems. The needles are bright green in summer turning shades of bright yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Established plants are covered with small cones in autumn and winter. Very limited number available... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Lespedeza Lespedeza thunbergii 'Edo-shibori' BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Bush Clover) A stunning autumn flowered semi-herbaceous shrub with dainty, light green leaves and arching branches supporting sprays of pinkish-purple and white, pea-like flowers flowers. Most suited for a well drained position with plenty of sun and shelter from strong winds. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ligustrum Ligustrum quihoui BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Waxyleaf Privet) A rare semi-evergreen shrub native to China and Korea, Ligustrum quihoui has very dark green leaves and handsome sprays of creamy white flowers in mid to late summer. The flowers are popular with bees and butterflies. A lovely specimen shrub for late summer and autumn flowers which can be pruned to size if required. Limited availability... View
Very limited number of plants available this year Liquidambar Liquidambar orientalis 'Maurice Foster' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Sweet Gum) A rare small to medium sized, deciduous tree once established with eye-catching, deeply cut somewhat fig-like leaves which are dark green in Spring & Summer, turning handsome shades or orange red and purple in autumn before falling. Best autumn colour if planted in a sunny position with some shelter from strong winds. A small or eventually... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Anja' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Sweet Gum) A superb medium sized tree for autumn colour with the dark green summer leaves turning vibrant shades of dark red, orange and purple before falling in late autumn. Best autumn colour usually seen in a position with plenty of sun. View
Product available with different options Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Black Beauty' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Sweet Gum) New to us this is a handsome conical upright tree with dark green summer leaves and long lasting very dark purple-red autumn colour in October and November. The young leaves sometimes develop purple tints in spring as they emerge. Best autumn colour once established if planted in a position with plenty of sun and lime-free soil. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Fastigiata' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Fastigiate Sweet Gum) A rare tree with a a narrow upright habit which has dark green leaves through spring / summer, followed by vivid dark orange and red autumn colours once established. A handsome tree which is ideal for gardens with limited space. View
Product available with different options Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Festival' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Sweet Gum) One of our most popular plants for autumn colour, this grows to be a small or eventually medium sized tree with dark green summer leaves turning vibrant shades of red in the autumn before falling. View
In Stock Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Golden Sun' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Sweet Gum) New to us, this is a lovely, compact small, deciduous tree with light yellow-green young leaves in spring, turning dark green in summer with orange and red autumn colour. Unusual golden young stems which retain their colour through the winter. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gum Ball' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Compact Sweet Gum) A remarkable form of sweet gum with vibrant purple-red autumn colour and a 'lollipop' shape with a compact & rounded, bushy head of branches once established. A handsome, slow growing small tree very suited for small gardens or for growing in a large container. The large 10L pot size plants are to large to be sent with our mail... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liquidambar Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Columnar Sweet Gum) A splendid new introduction to the United Kingdom, Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' is an exceptionally narrow tree with good strong red and orange autumn colour. Once established, a 5 m tall specimen will have a spread of only 1 m. An excellent choice of tree for a garden with limited space. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liriodendron Liriodendron chinensis BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Tulip Tree) A very rare species of Liriodendron which is native to China, growing to be a handsome small or eventually medium sized, deciduous tree once established with with very large and impressive leaves. Usually has its best display of foliage once established in a sunny position with shelter from strong winds. Very limited number... View
Collect from nursery only Liriodendron Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Variegated Tulip Tree) Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' is a colourful, variegated tulip tree with large leaves that have rich golden-yellow margins and turn rich shades of yellow/bronze before falling in autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liriodendron Liriodendron tulipifera 'Crispum' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Tulip Tree) A very rare medium sized or eventually large tree with distinctive dark green summer leaves which have wavy edge that yurn vivid shades of butter yellow in autumn before falling. Small number of young plants available this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liriodendron Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Variegated Tulip Tree) A rare selection, Liriodendron tulipifera 'Purgatory' grows to be a small tree with unusual mottled yellow and green variegated leaves. Seems to flower a little earlier than the typical Liriodendron tulipifera. Very limited availability this year. View
In Stock - Limited Availability Liriodendron Liriodendron x 'Chapel Hill' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Early-flowering Tulip Tree) One of two beautiful early flowering, new hybrid tulip trees recently introduced to the United Kingdom. This particular, rare, grafted selection has the more commonly seen American tulip tree foliage, with large spade-like green leaves and striking, copper-green flowers as a relatively young plant without the familiar long... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Liriodendron Liriodendron x 'Doc Deforce's Delight' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Early-flowering Tulip Tree) Liriodendron x 'Doc Deforce's Delight' is a very rare hybrid between Liriodendron chinense and Liriodendron tulipifera which flowers as a much younger plant then the ordinary tulip tree. Very limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Lonicera Lonicera involucrata BlueBell Nursery £19.95 (Californian Honeysuckle) An uncommon, shrubby honeysuckle native to the United States, Lonicera involucrata grows to be a medium sized shrub with masses of tubular dark yellow flowers in summer followed by bright red bracts and shiny purple-black fruit. These colourful fruit last well into autumn. Dark green summer leaves. A hardy and robust shrub,... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Lonicera Lonicera periclymenum 'Assynt Cream' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Honeysuckle) Our own introduction, Lonicera periclymenum 'Assynt Cream' is a lovely climber with dark green summer leaves and clusters of highly scented white and creamy-yellow flowers in mid to late summer. View
Very limited number of plants available this year Lonicera Lonicera syringantha BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Chinese Honeysuckle) Native to parts of China this a graceful branching shrub small to medium sized shrub with scented, tubular, lilac coloured flowers in early summer. The leaves are a glaucous sea-green in colour. The flowers are popular with bees and butterflies. Best display of flowers usually seen when planted in a warm, sunny position. Limited... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Maackia Maackia amurensis BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Chinese Yellow Wood) Rare and handsome small tree native to parts of Northern China and Korea, Maackia amurensis has new leaves in spring which are a beautiful ghostly, silver-blue in colour. As these leaves age they darken to a cool green which last until autumn before falling. Delightful, upright panicles of creamy-white, slightly fragrant flowers... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Maclura Maclura pomifera BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Osage orange) An unusual small tree in the UK, Maclura pomifera has thorny branches and once established, large & pale yellow, orange-like fruit (male and female plants required). The leaves are mid green, turning shades of yellow before falling in autumn. Maclura pomifera is hardy and most suited to a sunny position and any well drained soil... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Butterflies' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 A lovely tall shrub in the short term or eventually, compact small tree once established with creamy-yellow flowers (with slender petals) in late spring which are said to look like butterflies sitting in the branches. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Columnar Pink' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 New to us this is a lovely, columnar Magnolia growing as a small, upright tree with pale pink tulip-shaped flowers in late April. The narrow habit makes this Magnolia very suitable for small gardens or areas with limited space. The leaves are dark green in colour. Very limited availability this year View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Copeland Court' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Magnolia) A small or eventually medium sized, spreading tree Magnolia sprengeri var diva 'Copeland Court' has masses of large, rich pink flowers in Spring once established. The summer leaves are oval and dark green in colour. Fantastic specimen plant and suited to a good position in sun or light, dappled shade. Best in a west facing position in our... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Evenley Gift' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 Originally selected at Evenley Wood Garden in Northamptonshire, Magnolia 'Evenley Gift' is lovely shrub or eventually small tree with eye-catching, delicate white flowers with a slight purple base. The summer leaves are dark green and oval in shape. Most suitable for a position in sun or dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds.. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Joli Pompom' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Magnolia) New to us, Magnolia 'Joli Pompom' is a superb upright shrub or eventually very small tree with eye-catching pure white flowers in Spring. The flower stamen are pale pink in colour. Summer leaves are dark green. Best in a south-west or west facing position to reduce the risk of frost catching the flowers in Spring. Reduced to £48 each when... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia 'Livingstone' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 A small tree with sensational flowers, Magnolia 'Livingstone' has large numbers of vibrant dark purple-red flowers in spring once established. Young plants are upright in habit, gradually becoming more rounded when mature. Best flower display in a position with sun or light, dappled shade. Very limited availability this year. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Magnolia Magnolia 'Lois' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 A very handsome small tree and one of the best yellow-flowered Magnolia once established, this has masses of bright yellow flowers in spring once established. These flowers appear before or as the leaves emerge. Dark green oval summer leaves. Suitable for small gardens and a position in full sun or light, dappled shade. Limited availability this year View
Only one plant currently left in stock Magnolia Magnolia 'Theodora' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 A fantastic Magnolia raised by Maurice Foster which has masses of large, rich dark pink goblet-shaped flowers in early Spring. A specimen in our arboretum (shown in the photos) flowers reliably each year. Dark green oval summer leaves. Best flower display once established in a position sheltered from strong wind with sun or light, dappled shade. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Magnolia Magnolia x loebneri 'Mag's Pirouette' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 Magnolia x loebneri 'Mag's Pirouette' is a superb and reliable medium sized to large, rounded branching shrub with delicate, double white flowers in spring. Large, dark green oval leaves in summer with bronze and yellow tints before they fall in autumn. Established plants covered with flowers are extremely eye-catching. Limited number of young plants... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Mahoberberis Mahoberberis 'Dart's Treasure' BlueBell Nursery £19.95 (Mahonia x Berberis) A tough small, evergreen shrub suitable for sun or shade, Mahoberberis 'Dart's Treasure' has leaves which are dark green generally but can develop startling red and orange tints on some leaves in autumn. Small upright soft-yellow flower spikes appear on the branches in late spring. Grows well in a large container View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Malus Malus 'Cowichan' BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Crab Apple) New to us, Malus 'Cowichan' is a very handsome spreading, tree with masses of pale rose-pink flowers in spring followed by red fruit in late summer and autumn once established. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Matteuccia Matteuccia struthiopteris BlueBell Nursery £18.95 (Shuttlecock or Ostrich Fern) Matteuccia struthiopteris is a handsome deciduous, hardy fern with upright bright green leaves, narrow initially which resemble arching ostrich feathers once fully out. Most suited to a position in partial to heavy shade with shelter from cold winds. Very attractive when planted in small groups. View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Metasequoia Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'All Bronze' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Dawn Redwood) New to us, this is a slender medium sized or eventually large, conical, deciduous tree which has light greenish-gold summer foliage and stunning orange-bronze autumn colour. Tolerates very damp (although not flooded) ground well in our gardens here. Limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Metasequoia Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Dawn Redwood) New to us, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Amber Glow' grows to be a deciduous, hardy, medium sized or eventually tall tree with bright golden-green summer leaves and glowing amber-orange to bronze autumn colour. Limited availability this year. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Metasequoia Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Dwarf Dawn Redwood) A rare and slow growing selection, Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Chubby' grows to be a small conical tree with bright green summer foliage which turns bronze in the autumn before falling. The young leaves in spring are an attractive blueish-green in colour. This Metasequoia is much slower growing than most other dawn redwoods and is... View
Collect from nursery only Metasequoia Metasequoia glyptostroboides 'Goldrush' BlueBell Nursery £99.95 (Golden-leaved Dawn Redwood) Introduced to Britain in 2000, this is a stunning selection of Metasequoia growing as a conical, upright tree with fantastic, soft golden-yellow foliage all summer which does not burn in sunlight. These plants are to large to send with our mail order service and be ordered to collection from our nursery only. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Nyssa Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Rage' £49.95 (Black Tupelo) A handsome cultivar with glossy, dark green leaves in spring and summer and eye-catching, scarlet autumn colour. The autumn colour is exceptionally vivid and this plant will also produce some interesting and ornamental blueish fruit once established. Lovely garden tree which is particularly attractive when planted next to ponds or streams.... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Parrotia Parrotia persica 'Bella' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Persian ironwood) A stunning tree once established with dark red or purple tinted young leaves in Spring which turn dark green in summer and have vibrant wine red and purple autumn colour once established. Best autumn colour typically seen when planted in a position with plenty of sun. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Parrotia Parrotia persica 'Felicie' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Persian Ironwood) A rare selection of Ironwood, Parrotia persica 'Felicie' looks stunning in our woodland garden with our young specimen giving a long lasting display of deep red/purple autumn colour. The dark green summer leaves start to turn dark purple/red on the specimen in our gardens sometimes as early as late August or September and often lasts... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Parrotia Parrotia persica ‘Persian Lace’ BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Persian ironwood) New to us this is slower growing than most our other Parrotia, gradually developing into a handsome small, spreading tree in time which has creamy white and green variegated leaves in summer which turn shades of purple, orange and gold before falling in autumn. Best in sun or dappled shade with a little shelter from strong winds. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Phellodendron Phellodendron amurense BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Amur cork tree) Native to parts of Eastern Asia, Phellodendron amurense is unusual in the UK and has pinnate (feather-like) pale green leaves which turn shades of yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. The leaves are aromatic. Established trees develop a rounded crown and bark a little similar to that of a Quercus suber (Cork oak). Very limited... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Picea Picea abies 'Acrocona' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Dwarf Norway Spruce) An unusual and slow growing evergreen conifer with eye-catching dark pink young cones in late spring which gradually turn brown-bronze as they age in summer. View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Picea Picea abies 'Reflexa' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Weeping Norway Spruce) A handsome and unusual, slow growing evergreen conifer with short, dark green needles which develops cascading, pendulous branches. For height, train the leading shoot vertically up a cane or similar until it reaches the required height before allowing it to weep towards the ground. Without support this gradually develops into a... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Picea Picea orientalis 'Golden Start' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Golden Oriental Spruce) New to us, this is an unusual, slow growing, upright but compact evergreen conifer with bright golden-yellow young growth in Spring which turns dark green (shown in photo) later on in summer with occasioanl golden tints once established. Mature plants develop long slender cones, green initially turning bronze-brown as they dry... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Pinus Pinus parviflora 'Tempelhof' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Dwarf Japanese White Pine) A handsome, slow growing pine with eye-catching glaucous blue-green needles. Gradually develops into a very small, elegant tree in time, suitable for gardens with limited space. Grows well in a large container. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Pinus Pinus radiata BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Monterey Pine) Unusual in the UK this is a slender evergeen tree initially, gradually developing into a more rounded medium sized tree with age which has handsome soft, bright green needles. Established trees have dark bark and yellow-brown cones. Native to parts of California and Mexico. Most suitable to a sunny position with good drainage and som... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Polystichum Polystichum neolobatum BlueBell Nursery £16.95 (Saber Fern) A very handsome fern native to parts of Asia including China and Japan, which is evergreen with glossy dark green narrow fronds with bristly stems. Best in a position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a shady position. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Polystichum Polystichum yunnanense BlueBell Nursery £16.95 (Yunnan Holly Fern) Polystichum yunnanense is a rare medium sized fern native to China with striking young fronds, initially covered with fawn coloured scales as they unfurl, dark green with dissected fronds once mature. Ideal for a garden position in light dappled or heavy shade. It can also be grown very successfully in a container, provided it is in a... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Prunus Prunus 'Shirofugen' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Flowering Cherry) One of our favourite small cherries, Prunus 'Shirofugen' has masses of double flowers towards the end of spring, pink while in bud, white once open and fading to dark pink just before they fall. The leaves are usually bronze in colour when they emerge in spring turning green later on. A very handsome garden tree with an excellent... View
In Stock Prunus Prunus 'Shogetsu' BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Flowering Cherry) Prunus 'Shogetsu' is a very handsome small tree once established with elegant branches covered with pink buds in spring opening to semi-double white or very pale pink flowers on long stalks. The green summer leaves have red, orange & gold autumn tints before falling. Prunus 'Shogetsu' will generally give its best display of flowers... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ptelea Ptelea trifoliata BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Hop Tree) A very elegant hardy tree, Ptelea trifoliata has clusters of small yet heavily scented, yellow-green flowers in early summer once established. These flowers have a lovely honeysuckle-like fragrance and are followed by masses of curious elm-like fruit after a good warm summer. The leaves are dark green and trifoliate. Ptelea trifoliata is an... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Pterocarya Pterocarya fraxinifolia BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Caucasian Wingnut) Pterocarya fraxinifolia is a handsome large tree with magnificent long summer catkins, native to Northern Iran, where it can be found growing by the great rivers flowing into the Caspian Sea from Russia. The pinnate (feather-like), lush green leaves which often grow to 40 - 60 cm long and turn butter-yellow in autumn before falling. A... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Pterocarya Pterocarya x rehderiana BlueBell Nursery £125.00 (Wing Nut) Named after Alfred Rehder who first raised it in 1879, Pterocarya x rehderiana is somewhat similar to Pterocarya fraxinifolia in appearance, but with more finely divided leaves (and more leaflets). This plant is to large for us to send by mail order and can be ordered for collection from our nursery only. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Pterostyrax Pterostyrax corymbosa BlueBell Nursery £66.50 (Epaulette Tree) An exquisite and rare tall shrub or very small tree from China and Japan with panicles of fragrant white flowers in May and June. The leaves of Pterostyrax corymbosa are oval and turn attractive shades of yellow before falling in autumn. Pterostyrax corymbosa is hardy but usually seem to do best in a position sheltered from strong winds. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Pterostyrax Pterostyrax psilophyllus var. leveillei BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Epaulette tree) A rare plant native to China growing to be a small tree in the UK with white panicles of scented flowers in early summer once established. The bright green leaves have occasional yellow and bronze tints as they falling autumn. Best in sun or dappled shade with some shelter from strong winds. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Quercus Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Columnar Pin Oak) An exciting new oak which grows as a very upright, narrow tree initially, spreading a little once mature with lovely dark green summer leaves turning vibrant shades of orange/red before falling in autumn. A very good choice for small gardens or areas where space is limited. Quercus palustris 'Green Pillar' can also make an eye-catching... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Rhamnus Rhamnus frangula 'Asplenifolia' BlueBell Nursery £25.00 (Fine-leaved Alder Buckthorn) A fantastic foliage plant, this unusual, medium sized or eventually large shrub has very fine, deeply cut leaves, similar in appearance to some of the more dainty Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple) cultivars from a distance. The leaves are bright green in spring and summer before turning a lovely shades of bronze and yellow in... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Rhaphithamnus Rhaphithamnus spinosus BlueBell Nursery £29.95 An unusual evergreen shrub or small tree native to Chile and Argentina, Rhaphithamnus spinosus has glossy green leaves, sharp thorns and pale blue flowers in late spring. The pretty flowers are followed by very ornamental, purple to bright blue fruit later in the year. A fascinating shrub for a warm, sheltered garden. Can be grown in a large container. View
Only one plant currently left in stock Robinia Robinia hispida BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Rose Acacia) A lovely plant native to the South-east United States, Robinia hispida has trailing panicles of pretty, rose-pink, pea-like flowers in midsummer which incidentally are edible. These flowers are sometimes followed by interesting, purple seed pods in warm summers. The stem is covered with curious, soft bristles. Most suited for a very sunny... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix exigua BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Coyote Willow) Native to Western North America, Salix exigua is a lovely willow with eye-catching, silvery-grey leaves and slender catkins appearing on the branches in spring. A handsome foliage plant, Salix exigua looks particularly fine when planted on a raised bank next to streams or ponds where is can arch out and the silvery leaves are reflected by... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Salix Salix gracistyla 'Mt. Aso' BlueBell Nursery £25.00 (Japanese Willow) New to us, this is a stunning, medium sized to large, deciduous shrub with masses of unusual bright pinkish-red catkins in late winter and early spring once established. These catkins are very handsome and much sought after for use in flower arranging. The summer leaves are dark green in colour. Salix gracilistyla 'Mt. Aso' is also... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sarcococca Sarcococca saligna BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Sweet Box) Sarcococca saligna is an unusual, small evergreen shrub with a compact branching habit and masses of very lightly fragrant greenish-white flowers in winter. The dark green leaves are lance-shaped. Suitable in size for even the smallest of gardens and will grow well in a large container or pot. View
In Stock Schisandra Schisandra rubriflora BlueBell Nursery £39.95 An unusual, twining, deciduous climber native to parts of China and the Himalayas, Schisandra rubriflora has deep-crimson flowers nearly 2 - 3 cm wide in early summer. The leaves are a lovely cool green. A choice and beautiful climber for a shady wall or climbing through a tree in a woodland garden. View
In Stock Schizophragma Schizophragma fauriei 'Angel Wings' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Climbing Hydrangea) New to us, Schizophragma fauriei 'Angel Wings' has dark green leaves with sterile flower clusters in mid to late summer surrounded by eye-catching creamy white bracts. Very leafy in the summer and ideal for climbing up an old tree, wall or fence in light, dappled or partial shade. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Schizophragma Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Moonlight' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Climbing Hydrangea) A lovely self-clinging climbing plant which thrives in dappled shade with silver-marbled foliage and handsome clusters of white flowers in summer. An unusual climber suitable for climbing through trees or up a shady wall where the silvery-green leaves are shown off to best effect. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Schizophragma Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'Roseum' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Pink-flowered Climbing Hydrangea) This is a lovely and unusual self-clinging, deciduous climber which had beautiful rose-pink floral bracts in mid to late summer surrounding clusters of tiny white flowers. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Schizophragma Schizophragma hydrangeoides 'White Wedding' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Climbing Hydrangea) New to us, this is a beautiful self-clinging, woody climber which has dark green, heart-shaped leaves and large clusters of lightly fragrant, white floral bracts in mid to late summer. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Schizophragma Schizophragma integrifolium 'Windmills' BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Climbing Hydrangea) New to us this is an unusual, deciduous, medium sized climber once established with stunning large flat heads of tiny white flowers in summer surrounded by eye-catching large, creamy-white floral bracts. The leaves are silver-green when they emerge in Spring, turning mid green as they age. Highly ornamental, this is an excellent... View
Limited number of plants available this year. Sequoia Sequoia sempervirens 'Adpressa' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Variegated Coastal Redwood) An unusual evergreen, branching shrub or eventually small, often multi-stemmed tree if left to its own devices which has dark green, fast growing shoots, each beautifully tipped with creamy white variegation. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sequoia Sequoia sempervirens 'Korbel KT' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Coastal Redwood) A handsome upright, slender evergreen cultivar growing at around half the rate of the classic coastal redwood with glaucous blue-green leaves. Generally develops a more conical habit and although still a sizable tree in many years more suitable for areas with limited space than a typical redwood. Best in a position with plenty of sun and... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sequoia Sequoia sempervirens 'Martin' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Coastal Redwood) New to us, this is a hardy, vigorous and densely branched, conical tree with handsome bluish-green spring and summer foliage which gradually darkens in autumn and winter. Established trees develop thick reddish bark. Best in a position with plenty of sun and a little shelter from strong winds. View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sequoia Sequoia sempervirens ‘Lightning’ BlueBell Nursery £59.95 (Coastal Redwood) New to us, this is a hardy, reasonably vigorous, densely branched conical tree with creamy-yellow tipped young leaves which gradually turn darker green as they age. Best in a position with plenty of sun and a little shelter from strong winds. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sequoiadendron Sequoiadendron giganteum BlueBell Nursery £89.95 (Giant Redwood) A vigorous and spectacular, tall evergreen conifer, Sequoiadendron giganteum is well known for its thick, spongy, red bark and tall, conical shape. A majestic tree once established! There is a £5 postage surcharge per Sequoiadendron giganteum if you would like this sent with our courier service. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sinocalycanthus Sinocalycanthus raulstonii 'Hartlage Wine' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 A stunning medium sized, deciduous shrub introduced from the JC Raulston Arboretum in North Carolina which has lightly scented, maroon flowers up to 7½ cm across in early summer. These colourful flowers stand out well against the glossy green summer leaves. The leaves turn pleasant shades of yellow before falling in autumn. An unusual and sought after... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sinojackia Sinojackia xylocarpa BlueBell Nursery £39.95 An unusual tall shrub or eventually very small tree with a beautiful display of long stalked, star-like white flowers in early summer once established. View
Limited availability this year Sorbus Sorbus 'Yunnan Pink' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Rowan) New to us and unusual, Sorbus 'Yunnan Pink' is a very handsome small tree with masses of pale berries adorning the branches in late summer and early autumn. View
In Stock Sorbus Sorbus commixta 'Embley' BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (Japanese Rowan) A superb hardy, small tree with dark green summer leaves which turn vivid shades of red and scarlet-orange in autumn before falling. Clusters of glistening, deep-red fruit in autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus commixta 'Olympic Flame' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Rowan) Sorbus commixta 'Olympic Flame' is a stunning, small deciduous tree once established with glossy green summer leaves, excellent orange and red autumn colour and clusters of bright red berries in October. A tough, hardy tree suitable for most gardens. The autumn colour is superb and it also has colourful berries which can last long into winter and... View
Limited number of young plants available this year Sorbus Sorbus eburnea BlueBell Nursery £38.00 (Shrubby Rowan) Sorbus eburnea is an elegant large shrub or eventually very small often multi-stemmed tree with large clusters of white berries in late summer/autumn. It narrow, pinnate (feather-like) leaves, dark green in spring and summer and usually orange, purple-red or yellow before falling in autumn. A fascinating and attractive shrub once... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Sorbus Sorbus sargentiana BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Sargent's Rowan) Known for its glowing autumn colour and sticky buds, Sorbus sargentiana is an unusual and magnificent tree native to Sichuan province in western China. The leaves are dark green and turn superb shades of rich-amber and red in October before falling, rivalling the autumn colours of Liquidambar or Acer. This is complimented by huge trusses... View
Collect from nursery only Sorbus Sorbus scalaris BlueBell Nursery £95.00 (Chinese Rowan) A rare species of rowan with glorious autumn colour native to parts of Sichuan province in China. Sorbus scalaris has delicate, frond-like, dark green leaves which turn shades of rich reddish-purple, gold and orange in autumn before falling. Clusters of small white flowers in spring are followed by densely packed, bright orange-red berries... View
Collection from nursery only Sorbus Sorbus vilmorinii BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Vilmorins Rowan) A handsome and somewhat unusual plant native to China, Sorbus vilmorinii grows to be a small tree with distinctive leaves and masses of rose-red berries in autumn and early winter once established. Creamy white flowers in early summer are followed by masses of rose-red berries in autumn which change to white, flushed with pink as winter... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Stachyurus Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Chinese Stachyurus) A lovely rare species introduced from China by Wilson in 1908, Stachyurus chinensis 'Celina' has long, stiffly pendulous, racemes of soft-yellow flowers in spring. The flowers are very pretty and complimented by dark, purple-brown stems. The dark green leaves turn handsome shades of pink, red or orange before falling in autumn. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Stachyurus Stachyurus salicifolius 'Fairytale' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Willow-Leaved Stachyurus) New to us, this is an elegant evergreen shrub with long, narrow dark green leaves and pendulous clusters of creamy-yellow flowers covering the branches in Spring. A very beautiful shrub best suited for a sheltered position in sun or dappled shade. Can be grown in a large container. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Stewartia Stewartia pseudocamellia BlueBell Nursery £66.50 A beautiful small tree native to Japan grown for its fantastic autumn colour, eye-catching bark once established and lovely white, camellia-like flowers with yellow anthers in midsummer. The leaves are dark green, turning glowing shades of orange-red before falling in autumn and fabulous patchwork brown and grey bark on mature specimens. An unusual and... View
New Only one plant currently left in stock Styrax Styrax japonica 'Big Cascade' BlueBell Nursery £195.00 (Weeping Snowbell Tree) A stunning, slow growing, small weeping tree with cascading branches covered with masses of white bell-like flowers in early summer. These folwers are followed by jade green, pearl-like fruit. Suitable for areas with limited space or for growing in a large container. These plants are to large to send with our mail order service and... View
New SOLD OUT. Available for pre-order Styrax Styrax japonica 'June Snow' BlueBell Nursery £195.00 (Columnar Snowbell Tree) New to us, this is a stunning and very upright, narrow small tree once established with masses of beautiful white bell-like flowers in early summer. These flowers are followed by jade green, pearl-like fruit. Very slender and suitable for areas with limited space. These plants are to large to send with our mail order service and... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Sycoparrotia Sycoparrotia semidecidua 'Purple Haze' BlueBell Nursery £95.00 A new introduction, Sycoparrotia semidecidua 'Purple Haze' is an unusual shrub or eventually small tree yellow and orange flowers on the branches in late winter and reddish-bronze fresh leaves turning dark green as they age later in summer. Excellent purple autumn tints on the leaves. These plants are heavy, delicate and take time to pack safely. There is... View
Product available with different options Taxodium Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans' BlueBell Nursery £65.00 (Bald Cypress) A rare and eye-catching tree, Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans' has a distinctive conical habit and very graceful, thin, awl-shaped leaves arranged in whorls on the branches. These leaves are bright green and turn an attractive shade of bronze before falling in autumn. Taxodium ascendens 'Nutans' is a fascinating tree highly suitable for wet... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Taxodium Taxodium distichum BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Swamp Cypress) A species of deciduous conifer native to the south-eastern United States, Taxodium distichum grows to be an attractive, tall, conical tree. The pretty, soft green and fern-like leaves will turn shades of rich reddish-brown in autumn before they fall. An eye-catching garden tree which thrives in wet conditions. Taxodium looks fantastic when... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tetradium Tetradium daniellii BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Bee-bee Tree) A rare plant native to parts of eastern China and Korea, Tetradium daniellii has attractive, long pinnate (feather-like) leaves and clusters of scented creamy-white flowers in late summer. These flower are are extremely popular with bees and butterflies and are followed by curious dark reddish-purple fruit in autumn (a favourite for... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Dwarf Small Leaved Lime) An unusual, deciduous dwarf shrub, Tilia cordata 'Green Globe' is slow growing with a low rounded habit and dark green, heart-shaped leaves which turn shades of golden yellow before falling in autumn. These have been grafted at ground level and so will grow as a shrub, rather than a tree. Although slow growing, Tilia cordata... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia henryana BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Henry's Lime) A rare tree, Tilia henryana has large, ovate (shaped like an egg) leaves which are edged with bristle-like teeth and an eye-catching silvery-pink colour, as they unfold in spring. The second flush of growth, in late summer (called Lammas growth) is also silvery-pink and this contrasts beautifully with the mature green leaves. A lovely,... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia japonica 'Ernest Wilson' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Japanese Lime) Tilia japonica 'Ernest Wilson' is perhaps the most freely flowering lime with even young plants bearing clusters of pendant, ivory-white, scented flowers in abundance in mid-summer. The flowers of a specimen in our own arboretum fill the air around it with its delightful scent. Excellent autumn colour! A lovely and unusual small or... View
Only one plant currently left in stock Tilia Tilia kiusiana BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Japanese Lime) Native to the southernmost of the main islands of Japan, Tilia kiusiana does not really look like a normal lime tree and instead when mature looks more like an upright, gnarled birch. It has small, interesting green leaves which can turn pleasing shades of yellow in autumn before falling. Clusters of scented white flowers adorn the... View
In Stock Tilia Tilia monticola BlueBell Nursery £48.00 (American Lime) Native to the South-east United States, Tilia monticola is a very handsome medium sized tree once established with dark reddish young stems and huge, deep green ovate (egg-shaped) leaves with pale undersides. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia platyphyllos 'Aurea' BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Golden-stemmed Lime) An unusual tree with excellent winter colour, Tilia platyphyllos 'Aurea' has large green leaves and very attractive, golden greenish-yellow young shoots in winter which turn to olive green in the summer. This lime tree can be pollarded or coppiced each year for the colourful bark effect, which is also useful for reducing the end... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Contorted Lime) An unusual form of Lime, Tilia platyphyllos 'Tortuosa' has a generally upright habit with branches which appear twisted and coiled. The leaves are pale green which turn butter yellow in a good autumn and the peculiar stem growth ensures that this tree is still interesting in winter once the leaves have fallen! Gradually developing into a... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia x 'Blue Star' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Hybrid Lime) Also known as Tilia mongolica x insularis (japonica) 'Blue Star', this is an unusual and handsome, fairly conical deciduous tree once established with large dark green summer leaves turning shades of gold and yellow before falling in autumn. Clusters of flowers appear in summer once established. Best in a position with full sun and for... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Tilia Tilia x europaea 'Wratislaviensis' BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Golden Lime) An attractive tree, Tilia x europaea 'Wratislaviensis' is uncommon in the United Kingdom with leaves that are a pretty, bright yellow in spring, turning a more greenish-yellow as they mature in summer. As a young tree this variety attracts little attention, but it soon develops into a large tree when the golden young foliage contrasts with... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Toona Toona sinensis BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Chinese Mahogany) Unusual in the UK, Toona sinensis is a small to medium sized tree with handsome large pinnate (feather-like) leaves which are tinted bronze sometimes when young. These leaves have yellow autumn tints before falling in October. Established plant can produce panicles of small, scented white flowers. For best foliage and flower display... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Trachelospermum Trachelospermum asiaticum 'Theta' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Jasmine) New to us, this is an unusual evergreen climber with long, narrow grey-green leaves and clusters of scented creamy-white flowers in summer. A very distinctive climber but it can also be grown in a container to arch over the sides or as an eye-catching ground cover plant! Most suitable for a sunny wall or fence sheltered from strong winds.... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Ulmus Ulmus pumila 'Beijing Gold' BlueBell Nursery £29.95 (Dwarf Siberian Elm) New to us, this is a handsome, slow growing shrub in the short term or eventually very small, often multi-stemmed tree which has golden-green leaves in spring (very young leaves shown in photo) and summer which turn yellow and bronze before falling in autumn. Very tolerant of dry soils and cold areas. Best foliage colour typically... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Vitis Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' BlueBell Nursery £39.95 (Purple-leaved Vine) A lovely and unusual vine with burgundy-purple foliage all summer with the young growing tips an attractive, dusty grey. Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' is particularly handsome when grown against pale brickwork or when associated and grown through grey leaved trees and shrubs. The colourful leaves gives it interest from spring until... View
On sale! -15% In Stock Vitis Vitis vinifera 'Spetchley Red' BlueBell Nursery £33.96 £39.95 (Vine) A fantastic climber, Vitis vinifera 'Spetchley Red' has dark green leaves in summer which turn gorgeous shades of glowing red in autumn before falling. This is a vigorous climber, best in a position with some space to grow and a specimen in our woodland gardens has covered a young 20ft tall Pine tree after five or six years. Also grows well up... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Weigela Weigela coraeensis BlueBell Nursery £19.95 An unusual medium sized, deciduous shrub native to Japan with long- lasting, white flowers which gradually turn pink then red, giving the illusion of a plant bearing three differently coloured flowers. These eye-catching flowers stand out well against the large, bright green summer leaves. A spectacular yet often overlooked plant and a beautiful flowering... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Wisteria Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' BlueBell Nursery £35.00 (Silky Wisteria) One of our favourite climbers, Wisteria brachybotrys 'Okayama' has long, pendulous racemes of beautiful, dark violet purple flowers in early summer once established. Reasonably vigorous, it is ideal for climbing up wires or trellis against a sunny wall or fence. Best flower display when planted in a position with plenty of sun. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Xanthoceras Xanthoceras sorbifolium BlueBell Nursery £45.00 (Yellowhorn or Chinese Flowering Chestnut) A lovely, deciduous small tree native to northern China which has beautiful upright panicles of large white flowers with a deep red centre in late spring. The leaves are pale green and pinnate and similar in appearance to those of a Sorbus (Mountain Ash). In a good, warm position Xanthoceras sorbifolium will... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum bungeanum BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Szechuan Pepper) Unusual in the UK, this is a deciduous large shrub or eventually very small, often branching multi-stemmed tree which has pinnate (feather-like) dark green leaves and spiny stems. Clusters of small greenish-yellow flowers in early summer are followed by red fruit on female plants which split to reveal black seed. Best in a position with... View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Zanthoxylum Zanthoxylum simulans BlueBell Nursery £49.95 (Szechuan Pepper) A large hardy shrub native to China and Japan which has prickly stems and fine, pinnate leaves which turn lovely shades of creamy yellow in autumn. In late summer it bears good crops of small deep pink fruit. Zanthoxylum simulans is a handsome garden plant and very drought tolerant, good in dry soils. View
In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Zelkova Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Japanese Water Elm) Native to parts of Asia, Zelkova serrata 'Green Vase' has long deep green, narrow leaves with a serrated edge which turn shades of plum-purple and orange in autumn. More narrow than a classic Zelkova serrata and often used as an ornamental street tree in Japan and North America, this is a rare and lovely, upright vase-shaped tree once... View
New In Stock (shipped within 2-3 working days) Zelkova Zelkova sinica BlueBell Nursery £55.00 (Chinese Water Elm) Rare in the UK, this grows to be a small to medium sized deciduous tree which has handsome dark green, toothed leaves which are tinted purple and bronze when emerging in Spring. These leaves turn shades of golden-yellow and bronze in autumn before falling. Established trees develop very eye-catching grey bark which flakes to reveal... View
