Category Trees and Shrubs

Camellias

We believe that there is a camellia plant for nearly every garden. With so many species and literally 1000s of cultivars available for sale these are one of the most versatile of all garden plants. Pictured right is Camellia japonica…

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Camellia sinensis

Although it is originally from China through to the foothills of Northern India, Camellia sinensis is widely grown, including in Japan, Sri Lanka, Australia and yes in North America. This is the Camellia of commerce, the plant grown to make…

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Buxus

One of the most popular plants for low hedges as well as for topiary Buxus comes in a number of varieties. Some are faster growing, some with more heat tolerance and others with finer foliage. Varieties that have a columnar…

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Buddleia

The Butterfly Bush Plants If you are looking for a plant that attracts both Butterfly’s, Hummingbirds and Bees then Buddleia (Buddleja) is very high on the list. However with many varieties to choose from the birds and the bees and…

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Bonsai Trees

Bonsai is the art of growing trees in small containers. Bonsai trees are kept small by a highly constricted root system and selective pruning to maintain a small tree shape. Bonsai techniques require access to range of specialist bonsai tools…

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Picea Pungens

Used widely as a feature trees as well as privacy plant or screening tree, Picea Pungens or as it is commonly names, the ‘Blue spruce is aptly named for the wonderful blue green foliage color. With horizontal branches and a…

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Barleria micans

Sometimes simply called the Yellow Barleria, Barleria micans is originally from Mexico, Columbia and surrounding areas. A dense multi-branched shrub growing to 1m, flowers are a golden yellow with erect spikes of flowers emerging from contrasting green bracts. Sun or…

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Banksia

Banksia plants are native to Australia and are a varied group of plants. Many varieties having wonderful long lasting flowers, with B.integrifolia and B.serrata being two of the most garden worthy species for the USA. Banksia occidentalis with its spectacular…

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Azaleas

Small bushy shrubs, Azalea plants are grown both for the flowers and the evergreen foliage. They come in a number of varieties and flower colors vary from white trough to purples. With so many varieties, you will find types that…

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Aucuba Japonica

With wonderful green and gold foliage, Aucuba japonica is a great plant for shaded areas, with bright splashes of gold on the foliage this variegated plant is suitable for planting beneath large trees or in shaded areas next to buildings.…

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Arborvitae

The Green arborvitae or ‘Thuja occidentals’ is just one of a number of varieties widely used in landscaping. While the green arborvitae is widely used as a hedging or screening plant, other varieties have good landscaping applications. The Green arborvitae…

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Flowering Trees

Varieties of flowering trees ranging from evergreen flowering trees such as Magnolia Grandiflora species to deciduous flowering trees such as Cherry Blossom Trees and Ornamental Pear. Exotic flowering trees that require tropical to sub tropical conditions can look great in…

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Daphne Plants

In late winter the fragrance of Daphne plants can fill the garden. Perhaps the ultimate shade loving winter flowering plant for perfume, although some species do grow well in the sun. The newer cultivars available for sale such as ‘Eternal…

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Daphne pontica

Daphne pontica

With fascinating green flowers Daphne pontica is a small plant flowering late in spring. With a spreading habit Daphne pontica will reach around 4ft in height with a similar spread. However this is slow growing so be patient. Also known…

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Daphne arbuscula

Daphne arbuscula is a small (prostrate) evergreen slow growing daphne. It is a daphne that seems to cope well with cold and frost. Daphne arbuscula has rather beautiful rose pink flowers in spring which are both fragrant large for this…

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