aurant BUCKINGHAM NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTRE

BUCKINGHAM NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTRE

Tingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE

Tel: 01280 822133 Fax: 01280 815491

E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.hedging.co.uk

Autumn 2007 - Summer 2008

PURPLE BERBERIS Page 3

PURPLE BEECH summer colour Page 3

APPLES Page 25 PEARS Page 26

GREEN BEECH autumn colour Page 2

SILVER HOLLY Page 7

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ClimbersFruit

Sundries

HedgingTreesShrubsGrasses

PRIVET, GREEN page 10HORNBEAM page 7

BOX, GREEN BALLOON page 4

- Dwarf Varieties -

SPRUCE, NORWAY page 12

PLUM, PURPLE-LEAVED page 10

LAUREL page 7

EUONYMUS, GOLD page 6

BOX, COMMON page 3

THUJA PLICATA ATROVIRENS page 12

The following table will give you a rough conversion between metric and imperial measures:6ins 1ft 2ft 3ft 4ft 5ft 6ft 7ft 8ft 15ft 20ft 25ft 40ft 50ft 100ft15cm 30cm 60cm 90cm 1.2m 1.5m 1.8m 2.1m 2.4m 4.5m 6m 7.6m 12m 15m 30mTo calculate the number of plants for a given length of hedge use the table below (adding multiple lengths together if required, e.g. 150ft = 100ft + 50ft):

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‘All Seasons Interest’ Hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Carriage and Packing Charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Climbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Conifers (within Hedging section) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13Edible Hedging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Ferns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Fruit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-27Fruit, Soft - except Strawberries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Fruit, Soft - Strawberries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Fruit Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-26Grasses, Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Ground Cover Plants, Perennials and Ferns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-23Hedging, Trees, Shrubs and Conifers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13Herbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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How to Find Us and Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Mixed Native Hedging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Native Tree Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Plant Collections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Plant Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28-30Shrubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Shrubs, Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Sundries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-31Tapestry Hedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Terms of Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13Trees, Ornamental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Website Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Buckingham Garden Centre is situated approximately one mile west of Buckingham on the A421. The Garden Centre is open seven days a week but withrestricted trading hours on Sundays. Plants listed in this catalogue can be inspected or collected during the planting season, as described in the paragraph‘Availability’, page 32, but as the plants are not all grown on the Buckingham Nursery do check before coming to collect.

The Garden Centre offers visitors not only the catalogued plants in the correct season, but also a wide range of container grown stock which is available allyear. This includes ornamental trees, shrubs, climbers, perennials, heathers, herbs, alpines, ornamental grasses and hardy ferns. For the plant hunter wehave some unusual plants which are not generally available at garden centres, and we are always willing to try to obtain special requests for hardy nurserystock for individual customers. We do not have a wholesale department, but for customers needing large quantities of plants we are pleased to quote. Ourplant quality is second to none in the area so we would highly recommend a personal visit to inspect our plants. Also, to help you choose your hedge wehave samples of many of the hedges planted up on the nursery, although as many are deciduous it would be better to come and see these during thesummer months. For other information about plants there is an Information Centre manned by our experienced and knowledgeable staff.

Our garden shop contains a good range of chemicals, fertilisers, tools, and many other requisites for your garden. We have the widest range of seeds formiles around and there is always an excellent range of house and conservatory plants to choose from and a superb choice of planted containers for indoorsand outside, and set hanging baskets for summer or winter use. Outside we carry a selection of pots and ornaments, a good stock of peats, peat-basedand peat-free composts, ornamental bark, gravel, sand, fencing, paving, sheds, greenhouses and garden buildings. A range of good quality garden furnitureis available in summer. The Garden Centre has recently been totally upgraded to a very high standard and is now fully accessible to disabled people, and theextended car park offers ample parking for all visitors.

ABOUT THE GARDEN CENTRE

CONTENTS OF CATALOGUE

BUCKINGHAM AQUATICS SHOP AND MAIL ORDER SERVICE

METRIC/IMPERIAL CONVERSION AND HEDGING CALCULATOR

BUCKINGHAM NURSERIES’ WEBSITE - www.hedging.co.uk

‘THE GARDENER’S RETREAT’ - COFFEE SHOP/RESTAURANT

For those close enough to make a personal visit, we have an Aquatics Centre, which carries a good range of tropical fish, marine fish and in season coldwater fish. Also available are most dry goods necessary for ponds and aquariums, including pumps, pond liners, pre-formed ponds, fish tanks, fish food,treatments, water features, aquatic compost, waterplants for both indoor and outdoor, plus many other goods. We would recommend trying to visit on aweek day rather than a week-end as the staff will have more time to give any advice that is needed. We have an Aquatics Mail Order Website for orderinggoods for despatch by mail order only. This can be found at www.afishycompany.com. Telephone number 01280 827929.

Our secure on-line ordering system is a pleasurable, convenient way to place your order. The site contains the complete catalogue in more detail and otherproducts and over 250 photographs. It is regularly updated and includes many items of interest about the Garden Centre and gardening. The site also hasfeatures which are not possible to include in the catalogue, and these will make choosing the right plants easier for you. It can work out how many plantsyou need for any particular length of hedge, and help you select those plants which would be most suitable for the conditions prevailing at the planting site.

The Gardener’s Retreat has now built up a sound reputation for good, wholesome, home-cooked food. The menu varies daily, and includes delicious freshlyprepared breakfasts, lunches, home-baked cakes, coffee and tea. Vegetarian dishes are always available.

The coffee shop, with both indoor and outdoor seating, is particularly popular with those coming long distances to collect their plants. Party bookings arealso welcome, and, like the Garden Centre, we are pleased to say that the coffee shop is also fully accessible to wheelchair users. The restaurant is used inthe evening for talks to Gardening Clubs who either have just coffee and biscuits or an evening meal.

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HARDINESS In very severe winter conditions Berberis darwinii, Escallonia, Griselinia, Common Laurel, Lonicera, Pyracantha, Rosemary and Viburnum tinuscan suffer from die-back even when established, but they will recover and the dead wood will need removing. All plants, especially when young, cansuffer from severe weather conditions but those already mentioned and Elaeagnus, Holly, Lavender, Osmanthus, Photinia, Santolina and Scots Pinedo need extra protection against the cold. Wind is particularly damaging when the ground is frozen and there is no protective snow cover.

POSITION All plants listed will grow in a sunny or partially shady position but those which will grow well under other conditions are noted.SIZE Trees and conifers – the approximate height and spread in 20 years and the ultimate height. Shrubs – the approximate height and spread in 20

years. Hedges – the range of heights we recommend.SIZES OFFERED The size we offer for the plants is the height when despatched. As they are young some will not be very bushy yet, especially the 4-5ft trees.

However, with correct planting and pruning they will quickly develop into sturdy plants. Planting and pruning instructions will be sent with the plants.SOIL Unless otherwise stated the plants listed will all grow in any reasonable soil.CELL GROWN PLANTS These have the advantage of having been raised in root trainer cells 4cm x 3.5cm x 12cm deep. The cells have been designed to

prevent roots spiralling and to promote fibrous root growth. As the roots are not disturbed when planted out, establishment is very rapid. They alsohave the advantage that they can be planted at any time of the year. Sold only in packs of ten plants.

POT GROWN PLANTS These are usually in 9cm square pots and sometimes larger, and can be planted at any time of the year.BARE ROOT AND SEEDLING PLANTS Bare root plants are vegetatively produced and seedlings grown from seed, both being grown in the open ground.TRANSPLANTED A plant, when transplanted, has been lifted from the ground and replanted. In doing so the root structure is broken, which encourages a

better fibrous root system and makes the plant stronger and bushier.POISONOUS PLANTS Toxicity of plants is very variable but those notorious for causing skin problems are marked ‘✖’ or poisonous marked ‘◆’.EVERGREEN/DECIDUOUS Evergreen plants drop their leaves in small numbers throughout the year so will always look fully clothed with leaves.

Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn and come back into leaf in the spring.COMMON NAME NAVIGATION Cherry Plum see Plum, Myrobalan page 9. Cotton Lavender see Santolina page 12. Firethorn see Pyracantha page 10.

Gean see Cherry, Wild page 4. Christmas Tree see Spruce, Norway page 12 (Fir, Caucasian page 6 is sometimes used). Hawthorn see Quickthornpage 10, or ornamental varieties page 19. May/Thorn see Quickthorn page 10 or ornamental varieties page 19. Mock Orange see Philadelphuscoronarious page 9. Plane see London Plane page 8. Rowan see Mountain Ash page 8 or ornamental varieties page 19. Sea Buckthorn seeBuckthorn, Sea page 4. Silver Birch see Birch, Silver page 3. Sloe see Blackthorn page 3.

PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS Items marked '❇' are registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights. Propagation by unlicensed growers is prohibited.

PRICE PER PLANT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN1,000 or more please ask for quotationSizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+

offered £ £ £ £ALDER, COMMON (Alnus glutinosa). A fast growing, deciduous native plant with shiny leaves,

producing yellow catkins in March and attractive false cones, which provide a good supply of birdfood in spring. Ideal for very wet situations, and is useful for preventing soil erosion. This variety isparticularly useful where rabbits or stock could damage the bark as it is rarely eaten by them.HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft or more. Plant 2ft apart.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft.

ALDER, GREY (Alnus incana). A fast growing deciduous plant, with dark-green leaves grey-whiteunderneath. Yellow-brown catkins appear before the leaves in spring followed in autumn by falsecones which are good bird food. Ideal for cold or wet situations, and useful for preventing soil erosion.HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft or more. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 40ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

ALDER, ITALIAN (Alnus cordata). Dense, fast-growing deciduous plant with glossy bright green heart-shaped leaves. Yellow-brown catkins in spring before the leaves appear, followed in autumn bylarge false cones which are good bird food. Ideal for wet situations and thrives on chalk soils. HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft or more. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 45ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

AMELANCHIER (A. lamarckii) (Snowy Mespilus) (June Berry). A showy deciduous hedge with leavesopening coppery-red, turning to soft green in summer and then to shades of red, orange and yellowin autumn. The plants are smothered with one inch wide white flowers in spring and these arefollowed by edible black berries. 4-5ft plants have a clear stem suitable for growing as trees. See alsopage 18 for Amelanchier Robin Hill. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18ins apart.TREE 10ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 15ft.

AMELANCHIER OBELISK. See page 15. Due to its erect habit this variety of Amelanchier will make avery good, easily maintained hedge if planted 12 to 18ins apart.

ASH (Fraxinus excelsior). Fast growing, long-lived native deciduous tree with wide spreading surfaceroots. Dark green leaves and large pendent fruit clusters in autumn. These provide good bird foodin spring. Wind tolerant. Thrives on deep lime-rich soils. It is not advisable to plant Ash in a hedgeas it will give rise to gaps forming in the hedge due to the large size of its foliage. Tree guardsshould be used on Ash as it is prone to stock and rabbit damage.TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

ASH, CLARET (Fraxinus angustifolia Raywood). Wide spreading deciduous tree with global shape andbreathtaking autumn colouring when shoot tips turn royal purple followed by the interior leavesturning orange, pink and gold. In summer, leaflets are glossy rich green above and paler beneath.Pendent fruit clusters in autumn provide good bird food in spring. Tree guards should be used asAsh is prone to stock and rabbit damage.TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft.

ASPEN (Populus tremula). Fast growing, long-lived, slender suckering deciduous native tree withtoothed, round, long-stemmed leaves that open coppery-green, turning grey-green, and quiver inthe slightest breeze and turn butter yellow in autumn. Any soil, prefers moist conditions.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

BEECH, GREEN (Fagus sylvatica). Native plant with superb foliage, medium green leaves turning richcopper in autumn. Not suitable for heavy or wet soil where Hornbeam is preferable. Shade tolerant.If a Beech hedge is trimmed in late summer, the leaves remain on better during the winter. Do notplant Beech in a frost pocket as it will get damaged.HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. Trim July or August. For hedges 3ft upwards.Plant 9-18ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15insbetween rows and 18ins between plants. TREE 35ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft. BEECH, PURPLE - see next page.

ALL PRICES INCLUDE VAT AT 171/2% WHERE APPLICABLETr = Bare rooted transplant Br = Bare rooted cutting, layer, etc. Pg = Pot grown Cg = Cell grownSd = Bare rooted seedling

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Tr 2-3ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 2-3ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 2-3ft 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91Tr 4-5ft 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60

Tr 2-3ft 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91Tr 4-5ft 4.99 4.75 - -

Tr 2-3ft 1.09 0.95 0.86 0.74Tr 4-5ft 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41

Tr 4-5ft 7.49 6.99

Tr 31/2-41/2ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Sd 1-11/2ft 0.49 0.39 0.34 0.30Tr 2-3ft 1.05 0.89 0.78 0.69Tr 3-4ft 1.55 1.39 1.28 1.11Tr 4-5ft 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88Cg 11/2-2ft Packs 1 5+ 50+

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BEECH, PURPLE (Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea). Native plant with superb foliage, deep purple leavesturning rich copper in autumn. Not suitable for heavy or wet soil. If a Beech hedge is trimmed in latesummer, the leaves remain on better during the winter. Do not plant Beech in a frost pocket as itwill get damaged. HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. Trim July or August. For hedges 3ft upwards.Plant 9-18ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15insbetween rows and 18ins between plants. TREE 30ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

BERBERIS DARWINII. Dense colourful fast growing evergreen hedge with bright, shiny, very pricklyholly-like, dark green leaves. Clothed in masses of rich orange flowers May to June, followed byedible blue barberries which are excellent in jams and preserves. Occasional flowers in autumn inmild weather. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

BERBERIS DARWINII COMPACTA. A new compact form of Berberis darwinii with a very densehabit. Small, glossy, holly-like, dark green leaves on slightly angled stems. In spring it will becovered with rich orange flowers, then in autumn edible blue barberries. Occasional flowers inautumn in mild weather. New foliage tinged red turning green with age. Shade tolerant, evergreen.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

BERBERIS FRIKARTII TELSTAR. Very dense, neat, prickly, vigorous, evergreen hedge with glossy,lance-shaped leaves, dark green above and silver underneath. Clusters of yellow flowers in springfollowed in autumn by blue-black edible barberries. Will quickly make an impenetrable low barrier.Shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim if necessary after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

BERBERIS, GREEN (B. thunbergii). Dense, prickly, deciduous hedge with masses of small yellowflowers in spring followed by edible bright red berries in autumn. Green leaves turn anunsurpassable brilliant red in autumn. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

BERBERIS JULIANAE. Dense, upright, fast growing evergreen with long, glossy, heavily spined leaves,dark green above, pale green beneath. Masses of clusters of yellow, or sometimes red-tinged flowerswreath the shoots in spring followed by edible, bloomy, blue-black egg-shaped fruits in autumn. Quicklyforms an impenetrable hedge. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 11ft.

BERBERIS, PURPLE (B. thunbergii atropurpurea). Compact, deciduous, prickly hedge with rich reddish-purple leaves turning vivid red in autumn. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by some edible redberries in autumn. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 5ft x 6ft.

BERBERIS STENOPHYLLA. Prickly, dense, fast growing evergreen hedge with masses of goldenyellow flowers on graceful arching branches April to May, followed by edible blue barberries inautumn. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 6-10ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 11ft.

BIRCH, PAPER (Betula papyrifera) (Canoe Birch). Striking, graceful, deciduous tree with outstandinggleaming white bark which peels away in large strips on mature trees. Attractive horizontal bandsappear on the trunk as the tree ages. Large dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn.TREE 25ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft.

BIRCH, SILVER (Betula pendula, B. verrucosa). Graceful, native, deciduous tree of upright habit butwith graceful drooping branchlets. Bark orange-red on young stems, soon changing to silver withdistinctive black ‘arrows’. Leaves turn yellow in autumn. Very hardy.TREE 25ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

BIRCH, HIMALAYAN & YOUNG’S WEEPING SILVER BIRCH see Ornamental Trees, page 18.

BLACKTHORN (Prunus spinosa) (Sloe). Dense, prickly, native, deciduous plant with new shoots finelydowny becoming smooth by winter, purple in sun or green in shade. Masses of snow white flowersappear in March before the leaves, and these are followed by sloes which turn from purple to blackin autumn. Any soil, but will thrive on quite poor soil.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-10ft. Plant 18ins apart.TREE/SHRUB 13ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 13ft.

BOX, COMMON (Buxus sempervirens). Very dense small-leaved native evergreen, with dark greenglossy, leathery leaves which give off an unusual sweet smell. Small tufty yellow flowers appear fromlate winter. Slow growing and shade tolerant. Box has traditionally been used for topiary work.HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 1-9ft.Plant 9-15ins apart. TREE 10ft x 5ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

BOX, DWARF (Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa). As Common Box above but very slow growing andwith slightly smaller leaves. Ideal edging shrub or for knot gardens.HEDGE Trim August or September. For hedges up to 2ft. Plant 4-6ins apart.SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

BOX, FAULKNER (Buxus microphylla Faulkner). Similar to Common Box but even denser habit withlarger (1-2cm) very shiny green leaves. Excellent selection which is very frost resistant.HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 2-5ft.Plant 9-12ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 5ft in 20 years, ultimate height 6ft.

BOX, GREEN BALLOON and VARIEGATED see next page.

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Sd 1-11/2ft 0.99 0.85 0.76 0.65Tr 11/2-2ft 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09Tr 2-3ft 1.99 1.89 1.74 1.51Tr 3-4ft 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88Cg 8-16ins Packs 1 5+ 50+

18.95 17.75 16.20

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 6-8ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 4-6ins 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09

Pg 8-12ins 2.59 2.39 2.20 1.91Cg 6-12ins Packs 1 5+ 50+

11.95 11.20 10.45

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09

Pg 8-12ins 2.59 2.39 2.20 1.91

Tr 2-3ft 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 2-3ft 1.05 0.89 0.78 0.69Tr 4-5ft 1.65 1.49 1.38 1.19Cg 11/2-2ft Packs 1 5+ 50+

11.95 11.20 10.45

Sd 11/2-2ft 0.59 0.45 0.38 0.33Sd 2-3ft 0.69 0.59 0.52 0.44Tr 2-3ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77Tr 3-4ft 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09Cg 11/2-2ft Packs 1 5+ 50+

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Tr 6-8ins 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91Tr 8-12ins 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09Tr 12-18ins 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60Pg 6-8ins 1.79 1.65 1.52 1.32Pg 8-12ins 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 4-6ins 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41Tr 6-8ins 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72Pg 2-4ins 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41Pg 4-6ins 2.45 2.29 2.12 1.83

Pg 6-8ins 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60


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BOX, GREEN BALLOON (Buxus sempervirens Green Balloon). A new form which grows naturally intoa rounded shape, thus giving the appearance of a trimmed plant, but without pruning. Very densehabit with glossy green evergreen foliage. Excellent specimen plant. * Ball rooted or pot grown.SHRUB 2ft tall in 20 years. Approximate 31/2ft tall when fully grown.

BOX, VARIEGATED (Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima). A most attractive variegated form ofCommon Box, having mid-green leaves with irregular creamy-white margins. Makes a very densecompact hedge or a neat specimen evergreen shrub.HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September. For hedges 1-4ft.Plant 9-15ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 3ft.

BUCKTHORN, ALDER (Rhamnus frangula).✖ ◆ A large, bushy, native, deciduous shrub with glossy,dark green leaves which turn red in autumn. When bearing the half inch wide red fruits, which turnblack in autumn, this shrub is very attractive. The fruits provide good food for birds. Any soil butlikes marshy ground. SHRUB 13ft x 8ft.

BUCKTHORN, COMMON OR PURGING (Rhamnus cathartica).✖ ◆ A large, dense, native, deciduousshrub or small tree with spiny branches, which are attractive in autumn when laden with masses ofshining red fruits which mature to black. The yellowish-green flowers borne in May attract Brimstonebutterflies. Its glossy dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Tolerant of chalky soil.SHRUB 15ft x 12ft.

BUCKTHORN, SEA (Hippophae rhamnoides). Fast growing, native, thorny, deciduous plant, excellentby the sea. Slender silvery leaves, masses of persistent orange-yellow berries in autumn which stayon the bush all winter. Berries high in vitamin C and can be used in marmalade. Well drained soil.HEDGE Trim in August. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 8ft.

CHERRIES, ORNAMENTAL – see page 18, CHERRY, PLUM – see Plum, Myrobalan, page 9.

CHERRY, BIRD (Prunus padus). Attractive, native, deciduous tree which bears masses of five inch longspikes of almond-scented white flowers in May. These are followed by bitter black fruits which birdslove, hence the name ‘Bird Cherry’. Any well drained soil, and will even thrive on quite poor soil.TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 35ft.

CHERRY, WILD (Prunus avium) (Gean). Vigorous, native, deciduous tree with masses of clusters ofconspicuous white flowers opening with the leaves in April followed by edible fruit in summer.Leaves crimson in autumn. Any well drained soil.TREE 35ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

CHESTNUT, HORSE (Aesculus hippocastanum).◆ Beautiful large, fast growing, flowering, deciduoustree with masses of large candle-like white flowers in May followed by conker fruits in autumn.Sticky terminal winter buds and horseshoe leaf scars are distinctive features.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft.

CHESTNUT, RED HORSE – see Ornamental Trees section, Horse Chestnut, Red, page 19.

CHESTNUT, SWEET (Castanea sativa). Fast growing, deciduous tree, introduced by the Romans.Large lance-shaped, mid-green leaves and masses of small, heavily scented cream flowers onshowy catkins produced on young shoots in July. Edible sweet chestnuts form in favourable years.Good coppice tree. Needs an open sunny position to fruit well.TREE 30ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

CHRISTMAS TREE – see Spruce, Norway page12 (Caucasian Fir is sometimes used).

CORNELIAN CHERRY (Cornus mas). Vigorous, bushy, twiggy deciduous shrub with dark greenfoliage which turns red-purple in autumn. Many bunches of small yellow flowers on the bare stemsin February. These are followed by bright red edible cherry-like fruit. Makes an excellent hedge.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 8ft.

COTONEASTER FRANCHETII. Fast growing, dense, evergreen hedge with small ovate foliage, grey-green above and white beneath. Clusters of pink and white flowers in June followed by persistentegg-shaped orange-red berries in autumn.HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after flowering and trim to shape in February. For hedges 6-7ft.Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5-6ft.

COTONEASTER LACTEUS. Dense, fast growing evergreen hedge with arching branches bearinglarge, leathery, deeply veined leaves, dark green above and yellow-white felted beneath. Clusters ofmany milky-white flowers June and July followed by persistent red berries in autumn.HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after flowering and trim to shape in February. For hedges 6-10ft.Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 12ft x 10ft.

COTONEASTER SIMONSII. Semi-evergreen hedge with glossy, small dark green leaves, some ofwhich turn red in autumn and winter. Small white flowers, tinged pink in June attract honey andbumblebees followed by persistent red berries in autumn. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after flowering and trim to shape in February. For hedges 3-5ft.Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.

COTTON LAVENDER – see Santolina, page 12.

CRAB APPLE (Malus sylvestris). Vigorous, native, deciduous tree with dense clusters of pale pinkflowers early May followed by green crab apples in autumn suitable for jam, jelly and wine. Any welldrained fertile soil. For ORNAMENTAL CRAB APPLES see pages 18-19.TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 35ft. Crab apples are good pollinators for fruiting apples.

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Tr 2-3ft 1.45 1.29 1.18 1.02

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Tr 3-4ft 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91

DOGWOOD (Cornus sanguinea). Deciduous, native hedgerow shrub. Good for underplanting and inmixed hedges. Green stems flushed red. Rich autumn colouring. Any soil but very chalk tolerantand thrives in a damp position. All Dogwoods make good informal hedges/barriers. For thispurpose plant 2ft apart, except Midwinter Fire which should be planted 12-15ins apart.SHRUB 8ft x 6ft. If grown as a shrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour.

DOGWOOD, BLACK-STEMMED (Cornus alba Kesselringii). Very striking form with dark purple-blackstems and dark green leaves, with slight purple flush, which turn reddish-purple in autumn. Clustersof creamy-white flowers early summer followed by white fruits. Deciduous.SHRUB 7ft x 7ft. If grown as a shrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour.

DOGWOOD, GOLDEN-VARIEGATED (Cornus alba Spaethii). Selected form of Dogwood with brilliantred winter shoots and green leaves with an attractive broad yellow margin. Flat heads of creamy-white flowers in late spring or early summer followed by white fruits. Very effective if planted inclumps. Deciduous. If grown as a shrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour.SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

DOGWOOD, MIDWINTER FIRE (Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire). Most attractive form with unusualorange-yellow and red stems, very colourful in winter. In autumn the green leaves turn butter yellowand remain on the bushes well into November, then finally drop. Flat heads of creamy-white flowerslate spring or early summer, followed by blue-black fruits. Bushy habit. Good for informal hedgesplanted 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 4ft.

DOGWOOD, RED-STEMMED (Cornus alba Sibirica) (Westonbirt Dogwood). Selected form ofDogwood with brilliant red stems which make an outstanding display in the winter. Green leavesturn red or orange in autumn. Very effective if planted in clumps. Prune hard in spring to improvestem colour. Flat heads of creamy-white flowers followed by white fruits. Deciduous.SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

DOGWOOD, SILVER-VARIEGATED (Cornus alba Elegantissima). Selected form of Dogwood with redstems, leaves margined and mottled with silver, turning red or orange in autumn. If grown as ashrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour. Creamy-white flowers early summer. Deciduous.SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

DOGWOOD, YELLOW-STEMMED (Cornus sericea Flaviramea) (C. stolonifera Flaviramea). Selectedform of Dogwood with young shoots bright yellow-green. Particularly effective in winter especiallywhen planted in clumps. Makes a good contrast to Red-stemmed Dogwood. Prune hard in springto improve stem colour. Deciduous.SHRUB 7ft x 8ft.

ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI. Fast growing evergreen with large leathery leaves metallic grey-green aboveand silver underneath. Many inconspicuous but intensely fragrant silvery flowers appear in clustersin autumn, followed by small egg-shaped orange fruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seasidebut not cold positions.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft.

ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI LIMELIGHT. A showy form of Elaeagnus ebbingei excellent for brighteningup shady areas. Leaves green at first with silvery hue, then developing a central splash of yellowand lime-green, silver underneath. Intensely fragrant silvery flowers appear in autumn followed bysmall egg-shaped orange fruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside but not cold positions.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft.

ELDER (Sambucus nigra). Fast growing, native, decidous shrub with large clusters of creamy-whiteflowers in June followed in autumn by large bunches of shiny black elderberries. Can be grown as ashrub in a wild area or put in a mixed native hedge. Both flowers and berries are widely used tomake delicious wines. Elder grows well by the sea. It is rarely eaten by cattle.SHRUB 12ft x 15ft.

ELM, AUTUMN GOLD (Ulmus Sapporo Autumn Gold).❇ This cross between Ulmus pumila andU. japonica has a considerable level of resistance to Dutch Elm disease. It is a large, fast growing,decidous tree with a broadly conical upright habit and large, toothed, glossy dark green leaves,attractively red tinged when young, turning yellow-green in autumn. Will tolerate exposed positions.TREE 60ft x 40ft.

ELM, ENGLISH (Ulmus procera). Noble, native, decidous tree which, due to Dutch Elm disease, is bestgrown as a hedging plant in this country. With its dark green leaves and dense habit it is excellent forhedging, especially when mixed with other species. Leaves turn a beautiful butter-yellow in autumn.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 4-9ft. Plant 2ft apart.

ESCALLONIA C. F. BALL. Colourful fast growing evergreen with small, glossy, deeply-toothed darkgreen leaves. Masses of tubular crimson-red flowers from June to October. Excellent for seasideareas or sunny positions, but not suitable for cold positions exposed to cold drying winds.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-7ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

ESCALLONIA DONARD SEEDLING. Colourful fast growing evergreen with small, glossy, dark greenleaves. Masses of saucer-shaped, pink-tinted-white flowers from June to October. Excellent forseaside areas or sunny positions, but not suitable for cold positions exposed to cold drying winds.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-7ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

EUONYMUS, GOLD (E. fortunei Emerald ’n’ Gold). Excellent dwarf, dense, bushy evergreen plant,with very colourful bright green foliage margined with broad gold, which is tinged pink in winter.Tolerant of dense shade.HEDGE Trim in May and August. For hedges 9ins-2ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 3ft.

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Br 1-11/2ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49Pg10-15ins 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.25 1.09 0.98 0.84

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.75 1.59 1.48 1.28

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.25 1.09 0.98 0.84

Pg 8-12ins 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99

Pg 8-12ins 3.25 2.99 2.76 2.39

Br 2-3ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Tr 3-4ft 3.99 3.75 3.46 2.99

Tr 2-3ft 1.35 1.19 1.08 0.93

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

Pg 4-6ins 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41



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EUONYMUS, SILVER (E. fortunei Emerald Gaiety). Excellent dwarf, dense, bushy evergreen plant,with very colourful bright green foliage margined with broad silver, which is tinged pink in winter.Tolerant of dense shade.HEDGE Trim in May and August. For hedges 9ins-2ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 4ft.

FIR, CAUCASIAN (Abies nordmanniana). Large, ornamental, evergreen conifer with horizontal branchesarranged in tiers and clothed to the ground. Large cones held upwards on the top of branches.Recommended for Christmas trees as they hold their needles better than Norway Spruce.CONIFER 40ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 120ft.

FLOWERING CURRANT, KING EDWARD VII (Ribes sanguineum King Edward VII). Colourfuldeciduous shrub with fragrant mid to dark green lobed leaves and masses of really colourful 2 to 4inch long pendent intense crimson flowers from late March to May. These are followed by globoseblue-black berries in autumn. HEDGE Trim after flowering and again in August. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 5ft.

FORSYTHIA (F. intermedia Spectabilis). A herald of spring with a spectacular display of bright yellowflowers covering the fast growing deciduous shrub in March and April. Makes a good dense hedgeor is excellent as an individual plant in a shrubbery.HEDGE Trim after flowering and in August. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 7ft.

GORSE (Ulex europaeus). Native shrub with dense, dark green shoots and vicious spines giving theappearance of an evergreen. Masses of fragrant pea-like yellow flowers March to May then intermittentlyduring the year. Thrives in poor, dry, acid soils, but suitable for any well drained soil. Full sun.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 6ft.

GRISELINIA (G. littoralis). Vigorous, dense, evergreen with handsome, broad, glossy, pale apple-greenleathery leaves up to 4ins long. Small yellow tail-like flowers in May. Needs a well drained, fertile soiland full sun. Will withstand temperatures down to -12°C (10°F), but must have shelter from colddrying winds. However, makes an ideal windbreak in coastal areas with maritime winds.HEDGE Trim in late spring. For hedges 4-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 15ft x 10ft.

GUELDER ROSE (Viburnum opulus). Vigorous, bushy, native, deciduous shrub or small tree with flatheads of heavily scented white flowers May and June followed by masses of bunches of translucentbright red berries in autumn. The large dark green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn complementingthe red berries. Any good moist soil but will thrive in wet or boggy situations. HEDGE Trim in spring before flowering. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 13ft x 15ft.

HAWTHORN – see Quickthorn, page 10.

HAZEL (Corylus avellana). Large, fast growing, native, deciduous shrub with large mid-green leaves.Very attractive in spring when festooned with many long yellow catkins which are followed by ediblenuts in autumn. For named fruiting varieties see page 27. Cell plants are Corylus maxima (Filbert).HEDGE Trim in March (taking care to leave some catkins and female flowers if nuts are wanted).For hedges 5-12ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 20ft x 15ft.

HAZEL, GOLDEN-LEAFED (Corylus avellana Aurea). Outstanding Hazel, with golden leaves, whichlooks stunning grown as a specimen, a hedge or when grown with Purple-leaf Hazel (see below).Produces catkins in spring but mainly grown for its outstanding foliage. Deciduous.HEDGE Trim in March. For hedges 5-12ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 15ft x 12ft.

HAZEL, PURPLE-LEAFED (Corylus maxima Purpurea). This Purple-leaf Hazel makes an outstandingornamental and fruit-bearing deciduous hedge. Plant in full sun for best leaf colour. HEDGE Trim in March (taking care to leave some catkins and female flowers if nuts are wanted).For hedges 5-12ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 15ft x 12ft.

HEMLOCK, WESTERN (Tsuga heterophylla). A shapely evergreen conifer, narrowly conical withattractive flat needle-like foliage. Very fast growing. Any soil except very limy. Shade loving whenyoung. Heavy rainfall preferred.HEDGE Trim in June or September. For hedges 6ft upwards. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.CONIFER 60ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

HOLLY (Ilex aquifolium Alaska – female, I. a. Atlas – male). Very dense prickly evergreen, selectedforms of native holly. Glossy green foliage, tiny white flowers in spring followed by red berries inwinter on pollinated female plants. Shade tolerant. Unless otherwise requested we shall despatch1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.TREE 18ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 65ft.

HOLLY, BLUE (Ilex meserveae Blue Prince, I. m. Blue Princess). Excellent evergreen hedging holly, withextremely dense habit, purplish shoots bearing softly spiny, glossy, dark blue-green leaves. Tinywhite flowers over a long period followed by masses of brilliant red berries. Shade tolerant. Unlessotherwise requested we shall despatch approximately 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-6ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.SHRUB 6ft x 6ft in 20 years, ultimate height 6ft.

HOLLY, GOLDEN KING (Ilex altaclerensis Golden King). A spectacular, evergreen, female form withnearly spine-free leaves green in centre with bright gold margins. Compact habit, tiny white flowersin spring followed by red berries in winter on pollinated plants. Shade tolerant, retaining goldenvariegation in the shade.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.TREE 15ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.

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Tr 8-12ins 1.39 1.25 1.16 0.99

Br 11/2-2ft 1.49 1.35 1.26 1.09

Br 11/2-2ft 1.29 1.15 1.06 0.91

Pg 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

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Sd 11/2-2ft 0.59 0.45 0.38 0.33Tr 2-3ft 0.95 0.79 0.70 0.60Tr 3-4ft 1.25 1.09 0.98 0.84Cg 11/2-2ft Packs 1 5+ 50+

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Pg 1-11/2ft 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23



HOLLY, GOLDEN VARIEGATED (Ilex aquifolium Aurea Marginata - male, I. a. Madame Briot - female).Both male and female are bushy and vigorous with dark green evergreen leaves with spiny brightgold margins. Variegation is also held in the shade. Female bears masses of scarlet berries. Unlessotherwise requested we shall despatch approximately 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.TREE 18ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

HOLLY, J. C. VAN TOL (Ilex aquifolium J. C. van Tol). Self-fertile form, dark purple stems and large,shiny, nearly spine-free dark green leaves. Tiny white flowers in spring followed by abundant brightred berries. Shade tolerant. Evergreen.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.TREE 15ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.

HOLLY, SILVER HEDGEHOG (Ilex aquifolium Ferox Argentea). A fascinating plant with shiny leaveswhich have a creamy-white margin and spines not only on the leaf margins but also on the leafsurface. A male form which will create a very dense, prickly evergreen hedge, which is shadetolerant, retaining the bright variegation in the shade.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

HOLLY, SILVER VARIEGATED (Ilex aquifolium Silver Queen - male, I. a. Hansworth New Silver -female). Dense habit, dark purple stems, shade tolerant holding bright variegation in shade. Femalehas long spiny leaves, mid-green, creamy margins and bright red berries. Male has broadervariegated leaves but no berries. Unless otherwise requested we shall despatch 1 male to 5females to ensure good berrying.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart.TREE 18ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

HONEYSUCKLE HEDGING. Very dense, bushy, fast growing, evergreen plants with masses of tinyleaves, dissimilar in appearance to climbing honeysuckle. Makes a very neat hedge when trimmed.Shade tolerant but not suitable for very cold positions.Golden Honeysuckle Hedging (Lonicera nitida Twiggy). An outstanding variety with bright goldenleaves. Plant in full sunlight to ensure brightest colouring.HEDGE Trim in April and September. For hedges 2-5ft. Plant 9-12ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 5ft.Green Honeysuckle Hedging (Lonicera nitida Elegant). Excellent plant with dark green leaves.HEDGE Trim in April and September. For hedges 2-5ft. Plant 9-12ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 5ft.

HORNBEAM (Carpinus betulus). Hardy native plant similar to Green Beech with mid-green leaves, suitablefor heavy wet soils, and frost pockets. Green catkins from late spring to autumn, turning to clusters ofwinged fruit in autumn providing food for wildlife. Shade tolerant. See page 19 for fastigiate form.HEDGE Retains brown foliage in winter, especially if pruned in late summer. For hedges 3ft upwards.Plant 9-18ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15insbetween rows and 18ins between plants. Hornbeam is also excellent for pleaching.TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

JAPANESE QUINCE – see Ornamental Shrubs section, page 15.LABURNUM – see Ornamental Trees section, page 19.

LARCH (Larix kaempferi, L. leptolepis) (Japanese Larch). Graceful, vigorous, deciduous conifer.Fresh-green needle-like foliage changing to gold or russet in November. From an early age manyattractive conical cones are produced annually. Reddish-brown shoots conspicuous in winter. Anyordinary moist soil. Avoid very exposed positions.CONIFER 60ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

LAUREL (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia).◆ Very dense, fast growing, evergreen hedge with large,leathery, glossy green leaves. In spring, upright spikes of white flowers contrast well against thefoliage. This variety will form a tall, wide, substantial hedge. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Prune with secateurs March, April or August. For hedges 4ft upwards. Plant 18-24insapart. SHRUB 17ft x 25ft.

LAUREL, DWARF (Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken).◆ Dense, dwarf, evergreen hedge with large,leathery, spear-like shining green leaves and long spikes of fragrant white flowers in April, and oftenagain in the autumn. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Prune with secateurs after flowering. For hedges 2-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

LAUREL, ETNA (Prunus laurocerasus Etna).❇ ◆ A variety of laurel with the additional attraction that all theyoung foliage is bronzy-orange contrasting well with the glossy, leathery, dark green mature leaves. Manyspikes of scented white flowers in spring. More compact than Laurel (P. l. Rotundifolia) and thrives in sunor shade. Very dense habit. Evergreen.HEDGE Trim with secateurs in June or July. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

LAUREL, MARBLED WHITE (Prunus Iaurocerasus Marbled White) (P. l. Castlewellan).◆ Dense evergreenwith large, green leathery leaves with conspicuous white markings, giving them an unusual and veryattractive marbled appearance. The variegation is held well in the shade. Makes an excellent thickhedge, or it can be used as a specimen shrub. In spring it produces spikes of fragrant white flowers.HEDGE Prune with secateurs March, April or August. For hedges 4ft upwards. Plant 18-24insapart. SHRUB 15ft x 15ft.

LAUREL, PORTUGAL (Prunus Iusitanica).◆ Useful dense, evergreen with pointed, dark green, glossyleaves on red stems. White, scented flowers appear in June in long slender racemes, followed bysmall red fruits which turn black in winter. Prefers medium to light shade but tolerant of deep shadeand full sunlight. Any soil including shallow chalk. HEDGE Trim in June/July. For hedges 4-10ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB/TREE 15ft x 20ft.


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Pg 1-11/2ft 2.79 2.59 2.40 2.07

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 1-11/2ft 3.25 2.99 2.76 2.39

Pg 4-6ins 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

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Sd 1-11/2ft 0.49 0.39 0.34 0.30Tr 2-3ft 0.95 0.79 0.70 0.60Tr 3-4ft 1.45 1.29 1.18 1.02Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49Tr 5-6ft 4.99 4.75 4.35 -Cg 11/2-2ft Packs 1 5+ 50+

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Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Pg 8-12ins 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99


LAUREL, SPOTTED (Aucuba japonica Variegata). Dense evergreen hedge with large leathery greenleaves with attractive yellow variegation. Tolerant of shade and atmospheric pollution, and holds itsbright variegation in the shade.HEDGE Prune with secateurs in August. For hedges 3-8ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

LAVENDER HIDCOTE (Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote). Evergreen with silver-grey narrow leaves andmasses of violet flower spikes July to September. Foliage and flowers heavily perfumed. Sunnyposition, well drained soil.HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges about 2ft. Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 2ft x 20ins.

LAVENDER, OLD ENGLISH (Lavandula angustifolia). Similar to Lavender Hidcote, but with longergrey-blue flower heads, and grows larger than Hidcote.HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 3-4ft x 3-4ft.

LAVENDER, WHITE (Lavandula angustifolia Alba). Similar to Lavender Hidcote, but with a profusion ofwhite flowers opening in late July, and grows larger than Hidcote.HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 3-4ft x 3-4ft.

LEYLAND CYPRESS (Cupressocyparis leylandii).✖ Very fast growing, dense, evergreen conifer. Itmakes a splendid specimen tree, columnar with a narrow, dense, conic top. Grows 21/2-3ft a year.Makes a good dense hedge and can be kept relatively low and narrow if regularly clipped.HEDGE Trim in September. Plant 2ft apart for 6ft hedge. For taller hedges or screens the plantingdistance should be about a quarter of the proposed height.CONIFER 50ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft+.

LEYLAND CYPRESS, GOLDEN (Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan).✖ As Leyland Cypressexcept golden foliage and only grows 2-21/2ft a year.HEDGE Trim in September. Plant 2ft apart for 6ft hedge. For taller hedges or screens the plantingdistance should be about a quarter of the proposed height.CONIFER 45ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height not yet known, possibly the same as the green form.

LILAC, COMMON (Syringa vulgaris). A large, suckering, deciduous shrub which will make a colourfulinformal hedge, or can be grown as a specimen shrub or small tree. Masses of richly scented palemauve flower heads in May, attractive to butterflies. Any fertile soil, full sun preferred but will toleratepartial shade. For named varieties see page 15.HEDGE Trim back after flowering if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft. Plant 3ft apart.TREE/SHRUB 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.

LIME, BROAD or LARGE-LEAFED (Tilia platyphyllos). Handsome native tree with large pale to mid-green heart-shaped leaves. Yellow-white flowers which are very attractive to bees appear in Juneand July. Not suitable for dry sites, but can thrive on poorly drained soil. Possibly the tallestdeciduous tree in Britain. May reach 130ft.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft+.

LIME, RED-TWIGGED (Tilia platyphyllos Rubra). A more ornamental deciduous variety of Broad-leaved Lime with conspicuous red twigs in winter and a more compact habit. This variety isparticularly good if pollarded or pleached as the red twigs will be very attractive. Also excellent foruse in industrial areas.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

LIME, SMALL-LEAFED (Tilia cordata). Large, native, deciduous tree of rounded habit. Heart-shapedleaves, glossy dark green above, pale yellow beneath. Ivory coloured, sweetly scented flowers inlate July. Not suitable for dry sites, but can thrive on poorly drained soil. Will form an attractive hedge.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 75ft. HEDGE For hedges 6-10ft, plant 2ft apart.

LONDON PLANE (Platanus hispanica, P. acerifolia). Fast growing, handsome, deciduous tree, with largeshiny leaves. Very tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Attractive in winter, when prickly ball-shapedfruits hang like baubles, and the flaking mottled cream and brown bark is particularly noticeable.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

LONICERA – see Honeysuckle Hedging, page 7.

MAPLE, FIELD (Acer campestre). Fast growing native deciduous plant with young foliage tinged red,turning to green, then yellow in autumn. Small greenish-yellow flowers in spring followed by wingedseeds in autumn. Makes an excellent dense hedge. Any well drained but moist soil.HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-15ft. Plant 18ins apart.TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

MAPLE, NORWAY (Acer platanoides). Vigorous, large, very hardy deciduous tree. Conspicuousclusters of yellow flowers in April before the leaves, followed by winged seeds in autumn. Goodautumn colouring. Any well drained but moist soil.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft.

MAPLES, ORNAMENTAL – for other varieties see pages 15 and 19.MAY/THORN – see page 19 for ornamental varieties, or page 10 Quickthorn for hedging.

MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia) (Rowan). Hardy, native, deciduous tree tolerant of mostsituations, but prefers an acid to neutral soil. White flower heads in June, large bunches of orange-red berries in autumn, which are irresistible to birds. The berries can be made into a delicious rowanjelly. Leaves typically have 15 leaflets, green in summer turning orange in autumn.TREE 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft. For ornamental varieties, see page 19.

MULBERRY – both Black and White, see Fruit section, page 26.

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NEPETA SIX HILLS GIANT (Catmint). Evergreen with very aromatic grey-green leaves. Whorls ofscented lavender-blue flowers on abundant 6 inch spikes. The flowers are attractive to bees andare freely produced from May to September. In full sun the plant produces a wonderful aroma whenin full flower. Makes a most attractive informal edging plant for positions with well drained soil.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 3ft x 2ft.

OAK, ENGLISH or COMMON (Quercus robur) (Pedunculate Oak). Hardy, slow growing, eventuallyforming a large round-headed native deciduous tree with acorns on long stems in autumn. Good inhedgerows as it usually produces tap roots in early life, so it does not rob the surrounding plants ofmoisture and nutrients. Although it produces a broad crown, it does not prevent a hedge fromgrowing well in its shade. Home to copious insects and species of wildlife. Long-lived, 200 years ormore. Any ordinary well drained soil, tolerant of clay and produces best quality timber on heavy soil.TREE 15ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

OAK, HOLM or EVERGREEN (Quercus ilex). Possibly the most majestic evergreen tree in the BritishIsles. Leathery green leaves, dark and glossy above, downy beneath, sometimes toothed, but veryvariable in form. Responds well to clipping, making an excellent hedge especially in coastal areas,where it thrives and will form a stiff, wind resistant hedge. Not suitable for very cold inland areas, andwill need some protection from the cold when young. Also suitable for adding to a mixed hedge.HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-10ft. Plant 2ft apart.TREE 15-20ft x 10-15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

OAK, RED (Quercus rubra, Q. borealis). Hardy, fast growing, deciduous tree with broad spreadinghead. 8 inch long leaves, opening pale yellow, turning green in summer then brilliant colours inautumn from yellow to red. Any ordinary well drained soil and needs an open sunny position todevelop a good shape. Acorns take 2 years to mature.TREE 30ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

OAK, SESSILE or DURMAST (Quercus petraea). Large, slow growing, native, deciduous tree whichthrives in the less fertile, wetter, northern and western upland regions, and in maritime positions.Spreading habit, with ridged grey bark and yellow stemmed, dark green, large glossy leaves.Stubby acorns with no stalks appear in autumn.TREE 15ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 130ft.

OSMANTHUS BURKWOODII. Compact, evergreen, shrub which makes an excellent hedge if notexposed to strong north or east winds. Leaves dark and shiny above and silver underneath. In earlyto mid-spring it will produce masses of clusters of tubular white flowers which fill the air with theirdelicious fragrance. Any fertile well drained soil. Sun or partial shade.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 2ft apart.SHRUB 6-10ft x 6-10ft.

PEAR, COMMON (Pyrus communis). Medium-sized, columnar, deciduous tree, occasionally thorny,with glossy green leaves which often colour well in autumn. In early spring it is covered by asnowfall of white blossom, sometimes tinged pink, then setting small edible fruits for autumn. Itsuckers freely so is excellent planted in a hedgerow as a small tree. Long cultivated in Great Britain,but unfortunately not common today. Ornamental varieties see page 19, and fruiting see page 26.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Mock Orange). Very free flowering, deciduous plant clothed with aprofusion of extremely fragrant, creamy-white, cup-shaped single flowers in June and July. Thrivesin dry soil, and is suitable for sun or shade. Forms a large informal hedge which will fill the air withfragrance when in flower, or, as a single specimen, will make an attractive shrub.HEDGE Thin out old wood after flowering, retain young shoots as they will bear flowers the followingyear. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 6-9ft x 6-8ft.

PHOTINIA FRASERI RED ROBIN. Spectacular evergreen with glossy, dark green, leathery leaves andnew growth brilliant red giving a stunning display especially in the spring. The new growth turns tobronze by late spring then to green, but all new flushes of growth throughout the growing seasonare brilliant red. Clusters of small white flowers in spring. Any reasonable soil but not extremelyalkaline. Protect plants from severe cold during first winters.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

PINE, AUSTRIAN (Pinus nigra austriaca). Evergreen conifer, with dense spreading branches, fastgrowing when young. Trunk, long but seldom quite vertical. Needles dark blackish-green, denseand tufty. Cones conical, dark grey-brown and up to 3 ins long. Any soil, especially chalk andlimestone, and suitable for dry, exposed and maritime sites where it excels. CONIFER 35ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft.

PINE, SCOTS (Pinus sylvestris). Very frost hardy, evergreen, fast growing, native conifer with long, softgrey-green needles. Flaky red-brown or orange bark in the upper crown, purple-grey at the base.Very attractive pine with foliage contrasting with the colourful bark. Tolerant of exposed, but notmaritime positions. Cones are slim, green at first, ripening to brown. Any soil including poor infertile soil.CONIFER 35ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

PLANE – see London Plane, page 8.

PLUM, MYROBALAN (Prunus cerasifera) (Cherry Plum). Masses of pure white flowers smother thebranches in early March before the leaves appear and these are followed in autumn by tasty red oryellow, spherical cherry-plums on mature plants. It will form a dense deciduous hedge with its darkgreen leaves, and its thorny twigs will make it an effective barrier.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart.TREE 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.


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PLUM, PURPLE-LEAFED (Prunus cerasifera Nigra) (Plum Purple Blaze). Dark red foliage changing todeep purple on purple stems, contrasting dramatically with masses of pink flowers in March andApril. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and can be very effective if mixed with Myrobalan Plum.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart.TREE 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.

POPLAR, LOMBARDY (Populus nigra Italica). Fast growing, narrow, upright, deciduous tree useful forwindbreaks. Glossy dark green leaves, bronze when young and turning yellow in autumn. Avoidgrowing poplars within 130ft (40m) of buildings. Any ordinary soil, also tolerant of cold heavy soils.TREE 40ft x 6ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

POPLAR, ROBUSTA (Populus canadensis Robusta). Fast growing, wind tolerant deciduous tree withstraight trunk to summit. Young leaves coppery-red turning to glossy bright green then yellow inautumn. Good screening tree. Any ordinary soil, except badly drained.TREE 40ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

POPLAR, VARIEGATED BALM OF GILEAD (Populus jackii Aurora) (P. candicans Aurora). Broad heart-shaped leaves fill the air with strong balsam scent in spring. When young they are outstandinglyvariegated creamy-white and pink, slowly turning to green, but this variegation often does notappear in the first years after transplanting. Prune hard in February to obtain best variegation. Deciduous.TREE 30-40ft x 18-25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft. If hard pruned it can be kept as a small tree.

POPLAR, WHITE (Populus alba). Very attractive, fast growing tree. Woolly shoots are white all winter,and new leaves unfurl furry, the fur rubbing off the shiny, grey-green upper surface, but the whitebloom remains on the undersurface all season. Salt and chalk tolerant and good in exposed sites. TREE 35ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 65ft.

POPULUS TREMULA – see Aspen, page 2.

POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA. Very colourful, compact, low, bushy, native, deciduous plant. Masses ofbright buttercup-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers, 1 inch across, from late spring to mid-autumn overdark green leaves. Makes a very colourful informal hedge. Will thrive in poor to moderately fertilewell drained soil in full sun.HEDGE Trim in March. For hedges 2-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

PRIVET.◆ Fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers inJuly, attractive to insects. Normally evergreen but may loose leaves in very cold winters. Shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-10ft, 3-8ft for Wild Privet. Plant 12-15ins apart or for adenser hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins between rows and 18ins between plants.Golden (Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum). Glossy leaves are variegated with bright gold and green.Slightly less vigorous than Green Privet.SHRUB 10ft x 10ft.Green (Ligustrum ovalifolium). Very fast growing and dense hedge with oval, rich green leaves.SHRUB 12ft x 12ft.Wild (Ligustrum vulgare). An asset to wildlife with the panicles of perfumed white flowers in Julyfollowed by long bunches of shining, ovoid to sperical black fruits in winter, which are very attractiveto birds. In cold winters it will lose its leaves.SHRUB 10ft x 5ft.

PYRACANTHA (Firethorn). Dense, spiny, fast growing evergreen hedge with clusters of white flowersin June and masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These canbe useful food for birds in the winter. Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of anyaspect where a height of 9ft and spread of 12ft can be attained, or for a free standing shrub.HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft.Golden Sun (P. Soleil d’Or). Less usual form with mid to light green leaves and large clusters ofdeep yellow berries.Orange Glow. Excellent form with dark green foliage and freely produced orange-red berries.Red Column (P. coccinea Red Column). A more upright habit with masses of bright red berries.

QUICKTHORN (Crataegus monogyna) (Hawthorn, May, Whitethorn). Fast growing, very thorny nativedeciduous plant, tolerant of wet soils. Dark glossy green leaves, clusters of prominent scentedwhite flowers in May followed by small red haws in autumn. Quickthorn makes an excellent hedgewith a long season of interest, or it can be grown as specimen tree, as it is very hardy and is usefulin coastal or exposed positions. For more spectacular varieties see Thorn, page 19.HEDGE Trim between July and March. For hedges 3-20ft. Plant 9-12ins apart or for a denser orstock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins between rows and 18ins betweenplants. TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 45ft.

ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA (False Acacia, Black Locust).◆ Excellent fast growing thorny barrier.Young branches bear short, sharp hooked spines, which help protect it from grazing stock. Palegreen lush foliage turns a good yellow in autumn. Large pendulous bunches of pea-like, fragrantwhite flowers in June which are attractive to bees. Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Deciduous.HEDGE Trim in winter and after flowering, if necessary. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 2ft apart.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

ROSE, BLANC DOUBLE DE COUBERT (Rugosa). Vigorous, deciduous, dense and prickly bush withdisease-free leathery mid-green leaves. Profuse, large, semi-double, very sweet-smelling cupped toflat white flowers with yellow stamens in June which continue into autumn. In some years these arefollowed by spherical red hips. Makes an excellent impenetrable hedge.HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 6ft x 4ft.

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ROSE, DOG ROSE (Rosa canina). Large, native, fast growing, deciduous shrub with arching branchesbearing two inch wide white to pale pink flowers in June followed by glossy red egg-shaped hips inautumn. These are good for rose-hip syrup, or to provide excellent bird food in winter.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 6ft x 4ft.

ROSE, FIELD ROSE (Rosa arvensis). Common native rose of hedgerows and woods with long slenderstems which trail into other plants or form a dense mound. White flowers, 11/2-2ins across in Julyfollowed by dark red hips, which make excellent bird food. Shining green leaflets, which persist wellinto winter. Plant with other species for added interest. Deciduous.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB 10-12ft x 8ft.

ROSE, FRU DAGMAR HASTRUP (Rugosa). Excellent disease-free low growing deciduous hedge withlush dark green foliage. Very fragrant, single, pale rose-pink blooms from June to autumn, followedby a profuse crop of rich crimson hips, useful for rose-hip jelly or excellent bird food in winter.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 21/2-4ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 41/2ft x 31/2ft.

ROSE, GLAUCA (Rosa glauca, R. rubrifolia). Attractive grey-purple foliage on slightly thorny deeppurple stems. Clusters of clear pink flowers in June followed by red fruits in autumn, which makeexcellent bird food in winter. Makes a good dense fast growing deciduous hedge.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 5ft.

ROSE, HANSA (Rugosa). Very fragrant, fully double, well-formed crimson-purple flowers throughoutthe summer on dense fast growing deciduous plants covered with small bristly thorns. Large redhips in autumn which are good for rose-hip syrup, or excellent bird food in winter. HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 4ft.

ROSE MULTIFLORA (Rosa multiflora). Very vigorous deciduous species with upright arching habit.A great profusion of large clusters of single, white, fruit-scented flowers fill the air with fragrance inearly summer and these are followed by masses of small bright red hips in autumn, which makeexcellent bird food. Can be used to ramble into trees or to cover ugly banks.HEDGE Trim in winter as necessary. For hedges 6-10ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 10-15ft x 8-10ft.

ROSE, PENDULINA (Rosa pendulina, R. alpina). Very hardy old variety with single deep cerise flowers withpronounced yellow stamens in summer followed in autumn by attractive bottle-shaped orange-red hips.The purple stems are often thorn free. Tolerant of poor soil and thrives in sun or shade. Makes anexcellent low, deciduous rose hedge.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 12ins apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

ROSE, ROSERAIE DE L’HAY (Rugosa). One of the finest rugosa roses for hedging with its tough,healthy pea-green foliage and large, 41/2 inch, velvety, rich wine-purple flowers which fill the air witha wonderful fragrance from June to autumn. Deciduous. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 5-6ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 7ft.

ROSE, RUGOSA (Rosa rugosa). Excellent, dense, fast growing, deciduous hedge with masses of smallbristly thorns, and large hips in autumn which are good for rose-hip syrup, or excellent as bird food.Rugosa. Heavily scented large flowers usually deep pink, June to September. Orange-red hipsearly autumn. HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.Rugosa Red (Rosa rugosa Rubra). Fragrant, large, wine-red flowers June to September followedby orange-red hips in early autumn. These plants are grown from seed and a slight variation inflower colour may occur.HEDGE Trim in winter as necessary. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.Rugosa White (Rosa rugosa Alba). Heavily scented large white flowers June to September followedby orange-red hips early autumn. These plants are grown from seed and a slight variation in flowercolour may occur.HEDGE Trim in winter as necessary. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.

ROSE, SCOTCH or BURNET (Rosa spinosissima, R. pimpinellifolia). Dense, native, deciduous shrubwith new stems crowded with prickles and clothed with small neat fern-like foliage. Small, single,sweetly perfumed white to creamy-white flowers, with occasional colour variation, and darker yellowstamens are borne in profusion during May and June. In autumn the bushes are heavily laden withshiny maroon-black fruits, which make excellent bird food. Thrives in any soil, even sandy soils.HEDGE Trim if necessary in winter. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 3ft x 2-4ft.

ROSE, SWEET BRIAR (Rosa rubiginosa) (R. eglanteria). Very sweet smelling foliage, the fragrancebeing particularly strong in the rain. Cupped single flowers, 1 inch across, usually bright pink, inmidsummer, followed by orange-scarlet hips in autumn. These make excellent bird food in winter.Makes a good dense fast growing deciduous hedge. Native plant.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 8ft.

ROSE, VIRGINIAN (Rosa virginiana) (R. lucida). This fast growing specie rose has an upright habit withlight to mid-green leaves which turn wonderful shades of orange and red in autumn. In summer itbears single or clusters of pale to bright pink cup-shaped fragrant single flowers and these arefollowed by spherical orange-red hips which enhance the rich autumn colouring.HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Evergreen. Very aromatic, narrow grey-green leaves with whiteundersides. Pale blue flowers smother the old wood in late spring, then intermittently until autumn.Excellent informal low hedge in a sunny position. Useful culinary herb. Not suitable for cold sites.HEDGE Trim straggly shoots in April. For hedges 2-4ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 5ft.

ROWAN – see see Mountain Ash, page 8, and ornamental varieties page 19.

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RUBUS COCKBURNIANUS (White-stemmed Bramble). Very strong growing, upright, thorny purplestems covered with a white bloom which is outstanding in winter. Attractive fern-like foliage, palegreen above, white beneath. Small rose-purple flowers followed by bloomy-black fruits. Makes anexcellent thorny deciduous hedge which soon becomes impenetrable to intruders.HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 7-9ft x 5-6ft.

SANTOLINA (S. chamaecyparissus, S. incana) (Cotton Lavender). Neat, dwarf, evergreen hedge withdeeply toothed silver woolly aromatic leaves on white felted branches. It will be covered with brightlemon-yellow pompon flowers in July. Trim after flowering. Sunny position, well drained soil.HEDGE Trim in summer. For hedges 12-18ins. Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 2ft x 2ft.

SEA BUCKTHORN – see Buckthorn, Sea, page 4.

SERVICE TREE, BASTARD (Sorbus thuringiaca). A naturally occurring hybrid between Whitebeamand Mountain Ash, with long lobed leaves with free leaflets at the base, glossy dark green aboveand grey and hairy beneath, turning warm yellow-brown in autumn. In late spring bears 5 inchdense clusters of small white flowers followed by arching bunches of large, bright red berries in autumn.TREE 20ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 45ft.

SERVICE TREE, WILD (Sorbus torminalis). Attractive, rare, native, deciduous tree, with maple-likeleaves which turn from green to yellow then orange and finally purple-red in autumn. Roundedheads of small white flowers May to June followed by clusters of speckled brown fruit which ripensin September. TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

SILVER BIRCH – see Birch, Silver, page 3. SLOE – see Blackthorn, page 3.SMOKE BUSH, All Varieties would make a very attractive hedge if planted 2ft apart. See page 15.

SNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus).◆ Strong growing deciduous shrub ideal for gamecover, poor soil and dark places. Can be used as a hedge for difficult shady areas. Clusters of smallpink flowers from July to September followed by masses of glistening white berries in autumn andwinter. Any ordinary well drained soil.HEDGE Trim in summer. For hedges 5-7ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 7ft x 6ft.

SNOWBERRY, WHITE HEDGE (Symphoricarpos doorenbosii White Hedge).◆ Small pink flowers in 1inch long clusters July to September followed by masses of large glistening white globose berriesheld well above the foliage that persist until February. Excellent in shady sites. Non-invasivecompact hedge. Deciduous.HEDGE Trim in summer. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 4ft.

SPINDLE (Euonymus europaeus).◆ Vigorous, native, green-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small treewith inconspicuous flowers in May. Can be very showy in autumn with red leaves and masses ofrose-red capsules attractive to birds. Spindle should not be grown in a farm hedge where beet andbeans may be grown, as it is a host plant for beet and bean aphis. Any ordinary soil, sun or partialshade. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

SPRUCE, NORWAY (Picea abies) (Christmas Tree). Fast growing evergreen conifer with shining darkgreen needles. Thrives on many types of soils. It is particularly happy in soils with a moderate orhigh acid content, and prefers a high moisture level. It cannot be recommended for really poor,shallow or dry soils. Will make an excellent evergreen hedge if well clipped.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. CONIFER 50ft x 20ft in 20 years,ultimate height 100ft.

SWEET BOX (Sarcococca hookeriana humilis) (Christmas Box). Dense evergreen with glossy darkgreen leaves and tiny, highly fragrant, white-tinged-pink flowers borne in the leaf axils in late winterfollowed by spherical black fruits. Excellent in semi-shade and a rich soil but also tolerant of dry shade.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges up to 2ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 2ft.

SYCAMORE (Acer pseudoplatanus). Fast growing, round-headed, deciduous tree with bright greenleaves that turn yellow in autumn. Tassels of green-yellow flowers appear with the leaves in spring,followed by winged fruits in autumn. Any well drained soil, wind and salt tolerant.TREE 35ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

THUJA EMERALD (T. occidentalis Smaragd). Evergreen conifer, bright green dense foliage with palegreen undersurface. Holds colour well in winter. Smaller and more compact than Thuja plicataAtrovirens. Very hardy. HEDGE Trim in August. For hedges 4-10ft. Plant 2ft apart.CONIFER 10ft x 3ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.

THUJA PLICATA ATROVIRENS (Western Red Cedar). Fast growing evergreen conifer with cinnamon-red shredding bark and spreading branches. Bright glossy green leaves above, slightly greybeneath, and aromatic when crushed. Best on moist but not waterlogged soil but will tolerateshallow chalk soil.HEDGE Trim early August. For hedges 6ft and over. Plant 2ft apart.CONIFER 20ft x 5ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

VIBURNUM FRAGRANS (V. farreri). Dark green foliage is bronze when young and turns red-purple inautumn. Pendent, dense clusters of deliciously heavily scented white-tinged-pink tubular flowersNovember to March followed by bright red fruits. Flowers more heavily in mild weather. Deciduous.HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft.

VIBURNUM TINUS. Dense, bushy evergreen with mid to dark green glossy leaves. Showy flat flowerheads, 2 to 4 inches across, pink in bud, opening to white, appear from November to May followedby dark blue-black fruit. Excellent winter flowering informal hedge which is shade tolerant.HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 7-10ft x 6ft.


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Br 11/2-2ft 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 2.39 2.25 1.98 1.80

Tr 3-4ft 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Tr 2-3ft 2.79 2.59 2.40 2.07

Br 2-3ft 1.05 0.89 0.78 0.69

Br 11/2-2ft 1.05 0.89 0.78 0.69

Tr 2-3ft 0.99 0.85 0.76 0.65

Tr 8-12ins 0.79 0.69 0.60 0.51Tr 1-11/2ft 0.99 0.85 0.76 0.65

Pg 4-6ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Tr 4-5ft 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41

Pg 8-12ins 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 6-8ins 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72


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WALNUT (Juglans regia). Large, handsome, deciduous tree with young aromatic leaves colouredbronze turning to bright green. Greenish yellow male and female flowers are borne separately on thesame plant in late spring and these are followed by walnuts on mature trees. Any fertile well drainedsoil. See page 27 for grafted variety. TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

WAYFARING TREE (Viburnum lantana). Vigorous, upright, native, deciduous shrub, large leaves, hairyunderneath, which produce rich autumn colouring. Creamy-white flowers May to June followed byoblong fruits which change from red to black. Any soil but thrives in chalk and limestone.SHRUB 10ft x 8ft.

WESTERN RED CEDAR see Thuja plicata Atrovirens, page 12.

WHITEBEAM (Sorbus aria). Very tough, round-headed native deciduous tree with leaves bright greenabove and downy white beneath. Flat bunches of white flowers May to June followed by dark redfruits in autumn. Any ordinary well drained soil, sun or partial shade. Salt tolerant. For a moreornamental variety see Whitebeam Lutescens on page 19.TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

WILLOW, COYOTE (Salix exigua). Very beautiful erect form with slender greyish-green branchesclothed with long, narrow, finely-toothed, silky silver leaves which quiver in the breeze. Small paleyellow catkins appear with the leaves. Needs moisture to get established, then it will tolerate dryconditions. Deciduous.TREE/SHRUB 13ft if pruned, 20ft if not.

WILLOW, GOAT (Salix caprea) (Pussy Willow). Shrub-like, native, deciduous tree with greyish leavesand large showy golden male and silver female catkins in late March which appear before theleaves. Catkins are attractive to bees as few other flowers are out. Any soil but thrives in moist soils.TREE 18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

WILLOW, GOLDEN (Salix alba vitellina). Young shoots bright yellow to orange, especially attractive ifhard pruned every second year. Grey-green leaves appear with catkins in May. Makes a gooddeciduous thicket, and the coloured shoots are particularly attractive in winter.TREE 35ft x 20ft, 8ft x 8ft if pruned, ultimate height if not pruned 60ft.

WILLOW, GOLDEN WEEPING (Salix sepulcralis chrysocoma). Fast growing spectaculardome-shaped deciduous tree with narrow pale to mid-green leaves on yellow pendent stems.Yellow catkins in April. Ordinary loamy soil or a damp position.TREE 20ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 65ft.

WILLOW, GREY SALLOW (Salix cinerea). Large native, deciduous shrub or small tree with long,broad leaves, grey-green above and intense grey on underside, with contrasting red veins.Abundant yellow catkins appear in spring on the stout, bare, pubescent grey-green branches,giving a splendid display. Any soil but thrives in wet areas.TREE/SHRUB 10ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 15ft.

WILLOW, OSIER (Salix viminalis). Large native, deciduous shrub or small tree with young shootscovered with soft grey downy hairs. Catkins appear in spring before the long tapering leaves whichare covered underneath with silky hairs. Pliant stems, known as withies, are used extensively in basketry.TREE 18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

WILLOW, SCARLET (Salix alba vitellina Britzensis) (S. a. Chermesina). Young shoots brilliant orange-scarlet, especially attractive in winter if hard pruned every second year. Grey-green leaves appearwith catkins in May. Makes a good thicket. Deciduous.TREE 30ft x 15ft, 8ft x 8ft if pruned, ultimate height if not pruned 60ft+.

WILLOW, WHITE (Salix alba). Fast growing, deciduous, native tree with narrow silver-backed leaveswhich shimmer in the wind. Long yellow catkins in May. Excellent for maritime exposure. Roots bindsoil and help prevent erosion if planted by the waterside. Any moist soil and sunny position.TREE 25ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 55ft.

YEW, ENGLISH (Taxus baccata).◆ Dense, dark, native evergreen with bright red fruits attractive tobirds in winter. Shade tolerant. Any soil, except waterlogged, and will thrive on chalk. Very hardy.HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 12ins upwards. Plant 18ins apart.CONIFER 15ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

YEW, GOLDEN (Taxus baccata Semperaurea).◆ A superb golden form of Yew with leaves unfoldingto old gold then maturing to a wonderful rusty yellow. The colour is more intense in full sunlight. Amale form, so will not set any berries. Any soil, except waterlogged, and will thrive on chalk.HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 1-4ft. Plant 1ft apart.CONIFER 9ft x 4ft in 20 years, ultimate height 12-15ft.

YEW, HICKSII (Taxus media Hicksii).◆ An excellent dense form with columnar habit which makes asuperb hedge and grows faster than English Yew when young. More suitable for dwarf hedges thanEnglish Yew. Produces large bright red fruits at a young age if pollinated. Soil as English Yew.We can offer YEW, BROWNII (Taxus media Brownii),◆ a similar male form, and if a pollinator isrequired plant a minimum of 1 Brownii to 10 Hicksii.HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 1-6ft. Plant 9-12ins apart. CONIFER 10ft x 3-4ft.

YEW, IRISH (Taxus baccata Fastigiata).◆ A narrow female form of erect habit, which forms a dense,compact, broad column with a many pointed crown. The familiar Yew of many English churchyards.Its very dense habit makes it particularly useful as a hedging plant, or as a splendid specimen plant.HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 1ft upwards. Plant 15ins apart. Soil as English Yew.CONIFER 15ft x 10ft in 20 years. Ultimate height 30ft.


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Tr 2-3ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49Tr 4-5ft 5.99 5.69 - -

Tr 11/2-2ft 1.05 0.89 0.78 0.69

Tr 2-3ft 1.85 1.69 1.56 1.35

Br 3-4ft 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Br 3-4ft 1.25 1.09 0.98 0.84

Br 3-4ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Br 4-5ft 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99

Br 3-4ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Br 3-4ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Br 3-4ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Br 3-4ft 1.15 0.99 0.90 0.77

Tr 8-12ins 1.85 1.69 1.56 1.35Tr 1-11/2ft 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60Tr 11/2-2ft 2.79 2.59 2.40 2.07Pg 8-12ins 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Pg 6-8ins 3.25 2.99 2.76 2.39

Tr 8-12ins 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Tr 8-12ins 3.25 2.99 2.76 2.39

Pg 8-12ins 3.99 3.75 3.46 2.99


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COLLECTIONS

Mixed native hedges are a common sight in the British countryside and arepart of our rich heritage. Many have been destroyed in recent years toenable larger machinery to be used on farms. This has meant a reduction inhabitat for a multitude of wild creatures which are beneficial. Fortunately,some old hedges are being restored and new ones planted, and even if youonly have a relatively small garden a native hedge can look very attractive,especially if your garden backs onto open fields. A native hedge can be keptto a formal shape if clipped regularly, or it can be left to have a wilder look.However cared for, the fact that it is a mixture of plants gives it plenty ofinterest at different times of the year. Adding climbing honeysuckles to amixed native hedge is very successful and adds wonderful perfume andflower in summer, and if an evergreen variety is used, some foliage in winter.

SEEDLINGS. We will select a mixture of native species normally found inestablished country hedges. About half the mixture will be 2-3ft seedlingQuickthorn and the balance selected from 2-3ft seedling Alder Buckthorn,Blackthorn, Field Maple and Spindle and 11/2-2ft Dog Rose, Dogwood,Guelder Rose, Hazel and Sweet Briar Rose. Occasionally, we maysubstitute with 2-3ft Common Alder, Common Buckthorn and 11/2-2ftWayfaring Tree or other native hedging plants.

For every 10 yard length of hedge we recommend 25 plants (10 metres = 27plants), giving an average planting distance of 14ins between plants, but be guidedby the planting distances listed for individual varieties. For a denser or stock-proofhedge we recommend a double row planted 20ins apart, 15ins between rows,that is 36 plants for a 10 yard length (40 plants for a 10 metre length).

TRANSPLANTS. As ‘Seedlings’ above, except the mixture will be from thefollowing 2-3ft transplants: Quickthorn, Alder Buckthorn, Blackthorn,Common Buckthorn, Dog Rose, Dogwood, Field Maple, Hazel, Spindle andSweet Briar Rose. Occasionally we may substitute with Common Alder, SeaBuckthorn, Wild Privet or other native hedging plants.

Number of Plants Usual number Price per Plant(minumum order 10 plants) of varieties Seedlings Transplants

10-49 6 55p 84p50-249 6-7 44p 72p250-999 8-9 40p 65p1000+ 10 38p 60p

Cell Packs.(price per pack) One Pack of 10 5+Packs 50+Packs(5 varieties per pack) £13.25 £12.35 £11.45

We are offering this collection of native trees either to plant in existing hedges,to intersperse in new hedges, or to plant in mixed copses. Native trees,especially Oak, can make a valuable contribution to wildlife habitat and somewill have an economic value as a source of home grown hardwood.

The basic collection of five trees will be the varieties Common Alder 4-5ft (page2), Wild Cherry 4-5ft (page 4), English Oak 4-5ft (page 9), Mountain Ash 4-5ft(page 8) and Field Maple (page 8). For orders of 5 or more collections, we shallincrease the number of varieties to include Ash 4-5ft (page 2) and Bird Cherry4-5ft (page 4). Occasionally we may substitute with other varieties of nativetrees. If a customer specifies we can include any native poplars or willows, orthe Bird Cherry can be substituted into the basic collection.

Price without tree shelters 1-4 collections £8.95 per collection5 or more collections £8.25 per collection

Price with 1.2m heavy duty 1-4 collections £16.95 per collectiontree shelters 5 or more collections £15.75 per collection

A Tapestry Hedge is a hedge comprising of different shades of green withsplashes of colour interspersed between. It works really well where there isnothing but the hedge, as it makes the hedge colourful without losing itsformality. If used with a planted bed in front, the colourful tones in the hedgecan be carried down into the planting bed.

The basic green plants in the hedge will be Green Beech 2-3ft (page 2),Hornbeam 2-3ft (page 7) and Field Maple 2-3ft (page 8), which should beplanted in groups of at least 5. The hedge would be interspersed with 2Golden Privet 2-3ft (page 10), 2 Purple Beech 2-3ft (page 3) and 1Cotoneaster franchetii 11/2-2ft (page 4). The first 20ft of hedge wouldtherefore contain 5 Green Beech, 2 Golden Privet, 5 Hornbeam, 2 PurpleBeech, 5 Field Maple and 1 Cotoneaster franchetii. For hedges 3ft upwardsplant 1ft apart. We may occasionally substitute with equally suitable plants.

Minimum order of 20 plants to cover a distance of 20ft (7m).Number of Plants Price per Plant

20-49 £1.0550-249 95p250+ 87p

We have made up two carefully selected collections of plants which willgive you interest all the year round. Their growth habit is such thatplanted together at 2ft (60cm) intervals they will develop into a densescreen 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) high, making it eye-catching all year round. Theycould be used as a hedge or a background for a flower bed. Alternatively,if planted further apart and allowed to grow to their full size, they wouldmake an attractive mixed shrubbery. Some of the ornamental shrubslisted on page 15 would make interesting additions to these collections.

COLLECTION - SOFT HUES

A wonderful selection of deciduous plants which give interest with flowers orfoliage all year. In late winter into spring, the first flowers to open will be onthe Winter Honeysuckle (page 15) with its 3/4 inch long, scented, creamy-white flowers. Then will follow the snowy-white flowers and attractive springleaf colouring of the Amelanchier (page 2), followed by the very manyclusters of pale-pink flowers of Deutzia Mont Rose (page 15).

In the summer the air will be filled with the delicious fragrance of the MockOrange (see page 9, Philadelphus). In the autumn, the leaves of theAmelanchier will give hues of red, orange and yellow, then all will fall to letthe dainty white-tinged-pink heavily-scented flowers of the Viburnumfragrans (page 12) show their beauty throughout the winter days.

Soft Hues Collection (5 plants to cover approx. 10ft/3m) £9.75 each5 or more Collections £8.95 each

COLLECTION - EVERGREEN AND EVER-INTERESTING

Many evergreen hedges, especially some conifers, have little seasonalchange, but this collection gives contrasts and interest throughout the year.

In May the Berberis darwinii (page 3) will burst into blossom with its richorange flowers, closely followed by the large bunches of white flowers onthe Cotoneaster franchetii (page 4), and Pyracantha Orange Glow (page10). Whilst bees continue to buzz and collect nectar from the Cotoneaster,the dainty pink flowers of the Escallonia Donard Seedling (page 5) will startto appear, and these will persist throughout the summer.

All the year the Photinia fraseri Red Robin (page 9) will enliven the hedgewith its splashes of red on the new foliage. Come autumn, bunches of brightorange berries will be found on the Pyracantha, red berries on the Cotoneasterand blue-black barberries on the Berberis. The barberries you can eat or leavefor food for wildlife; and eventually all the other berries will provide more foodfor birds. During the winter months Viburnum tinus (page 12) will bedisplaying its flat heads of white flowers which have opened from pink buds.

Evergreen Collection (6 plants to cover approx. 12ft/4m) £14.65 each5 or more Collections £13.65 each

Occasionally, when stocks of a variety run out, we will substitute with a similarvariety to keep the collection equally attractive. At the end of the season, wemay substitute a smaller pot grown plant for some of the bare-rooted items.

Traditionally countryfolk gathered ‘food for free’ from woods and hedgerowsand there are some fascinating recipes to be found for such fares asHawthorn Suet Roll made using green hawthorn buds! More usual are sloesfrom blackthorn, nuts from hazel, rose hips from roses. All the followingvarieties produce edible fruits:- Amelanchier, Berberis, Blackthorn,Cornelian Cherry, Elder, Elaeagnus ebbingei, Hazel, Japanese Quince,Myrobalan Plum, Quickthorn, Rugosa Roses and Sea Buckthorn.Blackberries can be grown to ramble in existing hedges and raspberries canbe planted in a new hedge where they will carry fruit if in a sunny position.Also most fruit trees can be planted in or alongside a hedge, as well as wildcherries and crab apples.

An edible hedge can be an informal mix of plants, in which case aninteresting and informal hedge will be formed, or a single species such asBerberis darwinii can be planted and clipped to a formal shape. With allspecies you will attract wildlife. Single species are listed in the catalogue, orwe can offer our own special mixed edible hedge.

Mixed Edible Hedging The basic hedge is 20 plants for a 30ft length (9m)and will consist of 5 Rugosa Rose and 5 Blackthorn with the balance madeup from 2 Amelanchier, 2 Cornelian Cherry, 2 Hazel, 2 Myrobalan Plum and2 Quickthorn, all 2-3ft transplants except Myrobalan Plum which will be 2-3ftseedlings. This will be an attractive hedge with flower, fruit and some goodautumn colouring and will be suitable for hedges 4-6ft high.

Minimum order of 20 plants to cover a distance of 30ft (9m).Number of Plants Price per Plant

20-49 99p50-249 90p250+ 82p

MIXED NATIVE HEDGING ALL SEASONS INTEREST HEDGES

NATIVE TREE COLLECTION

A TAPESTRY HEDGE

EDIBLE HEDGING

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AMELANCHIER OBELISK (Amelanchier alnifol ia Obel isk).❇ Veryornamental deciduous shrub or small tree with erect branches and uprighthabit. Foliage opens coppery-red turning soft green in summer, richlycoloured red and orange in autumn. Smothered with white flowers on uprightracemes in May. Supplied pot grown at 1-11/2ft. Height 15ft spread 4ft.£5.99 each, £5.69 each for 5 or more.

BUTTERFLY BUSH (Buddleja davidii). Fast growing, deciduous shrub ofupright habit with long arching shoots clothed with lance-shaped mid-greento grey leaves. Produces masses of very sweetly-scented large spikes offlowers in summer which are very attractive to butterflies. Cut back hardeach spring. All supplied pot grown at 12-18ins. Height and spread 6-8ft.Black Knight. Dark purple-blue flowers.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.Empire Blue. Violet-blue flowers with purple eye.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.Royal Red. Dark red-purple flowers with the panicles up to 20ins long.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.White Profusion. White flowers with yellow eye with the panicles up to 16ins.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

CORKSCREW HAZEL This unusual deciduous shrub gives a geometricfeature to the winter garden when its curiously twisted branches are clearlyvisible and look wonderful with the freely produced long catkins. In summer,its branches will be covered with lightly contorted leaves. It has the addedbonus of producing edible nuts. Corkscrew Hazel is particularly useful forflower arrangers with its intricately contorted stems.Green (Corylus avellana Contorta). Green slightly contorted leaves, yellowcatkins and edible nuts. Supplied pot grown at 12-18ins, grafted. Eventualheight about 8ft.£5.99 each, £5.69 each for 5 or more.Red Majestic (Corylus avellana Red Majestic).❇ Stunning new variety witheye-catching purple foliage, turning greener when mature. Purple catkinsand nuts. Supplied pot grown 8-12ins, grafted. Eventual height about 8ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

DEUTZIA MONT ROSE (D. hybrida Mont Rose). Deciduous shrub withbushy, upright habit and dark green leaves. In early summer, it is coveredwith numerous large clusters of star-shaped pale purple-pink flowers withwaxy petals and yellow stamens. Supplied at 11/2-2ft transplanted. Heightand spread 4ft.£1.99 each, £1.85 each for 5 or more.

HYDRANGEA PANICULATA LIMELIGHT.❇ Unique vigorous shrub, mid-green foliage, huge panicles of long-lasting cool lime-green flowers latesummer to autumn. Ideal for woodland or shrubberies. Moist, humus rich soil,sun or light shade. Supplied pot grown at 1-11/2ft. Height and spread 12ft.£3.69 each, £3.45 each for 5 or more.

JAPANESE MAPLES (Acer palmatum). Slow growing, small, deciduoustrees or large bushes which need a sheltered position protected from coldwinds, especially from the east. They should be planted in a position wherethey will not get the early morning sun on their foliage in early spring. Tinypurple-red flowers are followed in autumn by red winged fruits.Atropurpureum. Eye catching, deeply lobed red-purple leaves which turnan outstanding brilliant red in autumn. Supplied pot grown at 1-11/2ft. Heightup to 15ft, spread to 8ft.£6.99 each, £6.59 each for 5 or more.Dissectum. A beautiful mound-forming variety, with arching shoots. Verydeeply and finely cut green leaves which turn gold in autumn. Supplied pot grown at 8-12ins, grafted. Height up to 3ft, spread to 5ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Dissectum Garnet. A stunning mound-forming variety with archingbranches which are clothed with large, deeply and finely-cut garnet-redleaves. Supplied pot grown at 8-12ins, grafted. Height up to 3ft, spread to 5ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Orange Dream. Very beautiful form with lobed leaves not deeply serrated,which unfurl gold with pink edges contrasting well against the colourful bark.Leaves turn yellow-green in summer followed by wonderful autumncolouring. Upright compact bushy habit. Supplied pot grown at 12-18ins,grafted. Height 5-6ft, spread 4-5ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Sango-kaku (Senkaki). Another beautiful acer - this one with bright coral-redshoots and deeply-lobed leaves which open orange-yellow, turning to softyellow in autumn. Supplied pot grown at 12-18ins, grafted. Height andspread up to 20ft x 15ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

JAPANESE QUINCE, CIDO (Chaenomeles japonica Cido).❇ A new varietybred for its large, tasty, ornamental quinces which can be made into adelicious jelly. Spiny shrub with dense clusters of cup-shaped orange-redflowers before and with the leaves in early spring. A stunning effect can beobtained if trained against a wall with Winter Jasmine (page 24) when bothwill flower together. Plant as a free standing shrub, against a wall or as ahedge 2ft apart. Supplied pot grown at 12-18ins. Height 3ft, spread 6ft.£5.99 each, £5.69 each for 5 or more.

LILAC. An elegant, hardy, deciduous shrub or small tree with very largeclusters of deliciously scented flowers which are extremely attractive tobutterflies in May and June. Lilac can be grown as a specimen shrub or asan informal hedge - see page 8. Lilacs should be grown in fertile, humus-richwell drained soil, and they are particularly suited to chalky soils.Double Red (Syringa vulgaris Mrs. Edward Harding). An outstanding varietywith masses of semi-double claret-red flowers shaded with lilac-pink in lateMay. Supplied bare rooted at 11/2-2ft. Grafted. Height 10ft, spread 5-10ft.£6.99 each, £6.59 each for 5 or more.Double White (Syringa vulgaris Madame Lemoine). Very popular old varietywith double flowers, creamy-yellow in bud opening pure white. Suppliedbare rooted at 11/2-2ft. Grafted. Height 10ft, spread 5-10ft.£6.99 each, £6.59 each for 5 or more.

MAHONIA MEDIA CHARITY. A splendid architectural evergreen shrub for ashady or semi-shady position, with humus-rich, moist, but well drained soil.Will tolerate a sunny position if the soil is moist. Upright habit, with 18 inchlong leaves with many sharply-toothed leaflets. From November to Februaryfragrant, deep yellow, 9-12 inch long racemes of flowers appear at the tipsof the stems. These are followed in summer by blue-black berries. Suppliedpot grown at 8-12ins high. Height 8-10ft, spread 6-8ft.£3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM (Choisya ternata). Dense, compact,rounded evergreen shrub with fragrant dark green leaves and masses ofvery sweetly scented star-like white flowers in late spring, with a further flushof flowers in late summer. Thrives in full sun or shade. Supplied pot grown at6-8ins high. Height 7ft, spread 7ft.£2.69 each, £2.49 each for 5 or more.

MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM, GOLDFINGER (Choisya ternataGoldfinger).❇ Very attractive variety of Mexican Orange Blossom withstriking fragrant bright yellow finger-shaped foliage. Excellent plant for partialshade. Sweetly scented star-like white flowers in late spring with a furtherflush of flowers in late summer. Supplied pot grown at 6-8ins high.Height 5ft, spread 5ft.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

SMOKE BUSH. An outstanding deciduous shrub which has good sizedfoliage displaying attractive autumn colours. In summer it will becomefestooned with long stalked feathery flower heads with tiny flowers giving anamazing appearance of smoke. Produces best coloured leaves in full sun.Golden (Cotinus coggygria Golden Spirit).❇ Fantastic new golden leafedvariety with a really dense habit right from the ground. Creamy-yellowflowers. Supplied pot grown at 8-12ins. Height and spread 6-8ft.£4.99 each, £4.69 each for 5 or more.Purple (Cotinus coggygria Royal Purple). Superb red-purple foliage whichholds its colour well until turning scarlet in autumn. Purple-pink flowers.Supplied pot grown at 8-12ins high. Height 10ft, spread 10ft.£3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.Young Lady (Cotinus coggygria Young Lady).❇ Wonderful more compactform which will be completely smothered with pink bloom from a very youngage from July to Sept. Supplied pot grown 8-12ins. Height and spread 6ft.£4.49 each, £4.19 each for 5 or more.

STRAWBERRY TREE (Arbutus unedo). Evergreen with rough, shreddingred-brown bark and shiny mid-green leaves. Pendent bunches of whiteflowers, sometimes tinged pink, in autumn followed by spherical 3/4 inchwarty fruits which ripen to red the following autumn. Most attractive withflowers and fruit on the bush together. Usually grown as a bush, but can begrown as a tree. Supplied pot grown at 8-12ins high. Height 10ft, spread 8ft.£3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

WEIGELA. A very popular ornamental decidious shrub with clusters ofshowy foxglove-like flowers up to 11/2 inches long on the previous year’swood during May and June and with favourable conditions a further flush offlowers in autumn.Cappuccino.❇ Compact form with dense habit and very handsome leaves,light olive-green splashed with irregular darker green tips. Light pink flowers.Height and spread 3ft.Minor Black (W. florida Minor Black).❇ Another compact form with densehabit but with very dark glossy blackish-purple foliage which forms theperfect foil for the purple flowers. Height and spread 2ft.Monet (W. florida Monet).❇ Outstanding leaves, green with creamy-whiteedges and new leaves also have pink-purple flush. Really colourful evenwhen not in flower. Pinky-purple flowers complement the multi-colouredleaves. Height and spread 3ft.All varieties bare rooted at 8-12ins £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more

WINTER HONEYSUCKLE (Lonicera fragrantissima). An easily grownpartially evergreen shrub which produces masses of pairs of stronglyscented 3/4 inch long creamy-white flowers from December to March,followed by red berries in May. Will grow in sun or partial shade. Height 6ft,spread 6ft.8-16ins high transplanted £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.8-16ins high pot grown £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

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HOW QUICKLY A NEW HEDGE GROWS

The best hedges are created by starting withsmall plants, then pruning, feeding and watering

them well. These pictures show a typicalexample of the progress of a young hedge.

Cotoneaster above,and Hornbeam right, the first summer after planting.

Hornbeam hedge, third summer andwinter after planting.

Hornbeam hedgesecond summer after

planting.

Hornbeam hedge nowover 6ft, and mixed

native hedge, fifthsummer after planting.

Use Rootgrow to help get your hedgeestablished. For details of this really useful

product see page 30 of the catalogue.

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No garden should be without herbs - they are essential to producing good tasty meals, and many are also very ornamental. They can either be grown in aspecial herb bed, or scattered amongst ornamental borders, but placed so they can be easily harvested. Listed are a selection from the large number westock, but for others, especially those only available for a more limited season, refer to our website, www.hedging.co.uk. All varieties listed below are grownin 11cm pots, and need a sunny position to thrive. The leaves of all the herbs can either used fresh when the flavour is best, dried or frozen for winter use.

All Herbs, except Bay, £1.65 each, Collection of 5, mixed or same variety, your choice £7.45. Bay £2.70 each.

We are pleased to offer a range of strawberries covering early, mid and late season cropping. The stock is British grown and they are propagated by runners,so you can expect a small crop in the first year of planting. Cropping season - early June and July and sometimes to first frost. Ministry certified stock.

Pot grown £1.35 per plant, £12.50 for any 10 plants.

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HERBS

STRAWBERRIES

BAY (Laurus nobilis). Evergreen shrub or small tree with leathery aromaticmid-green leaves with yellow mid-rib and contrasting reddish-brown newstems. Small, yellow, waxy flowers appear in spring followed by green ovalberries which turn black in autumn. Leaves may be used fresh or dried andcan be added to stock, soup and stews and are used in bouquet garni.Height up to 26ft, spread to 12ft but can be pruned to keep much smaller.

BOX. See pages 3 & 4, excellent plant for edging herb gardens.COTTON LAVENDER. See Santolina, page 12 for description and prices.LAVENDER. See page 8 for description and prices.

FENNEL. Graceful yet handsome plant with wonderful feathery foliage whichlooks beautiful in a sunny border. Gives off a delightful aniseed fragrance insunny weather. Pick leaves regularly for fish dishes, finely chopped forsalads, or they can be used by flower arrangers. Spectacular yellow flowersfollowed by highly aromatic seeds. Good in a kitchen garden where theyattract beneficial insects, but away from beans, tomatoes or kohl rabi.Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare Purpureum). Beautiful, feathery, bronze foliage.Height 4-5ft, spread 3ft.Green (Foeniculum vulgare). Outstanding mid-green foliage. Height 5-6ft,spread 3ft.

MARJORAM. Very attractive easy to grow herb with aromatic, slightly hairyleaves and heads of tiny purple-pink flowers in summer. New growth shouldbe cut back to near the ground in winter leaving a mat of foliage. Use leavesfresh in many dishes, or they can be dried or frozen. Flowers can be dried asthey open for flower arrangements. Good antiseptic and many medicinaluses. Height and spread 18ins.Pot (Origanum onites). Excellent flavoured soft green leaves.Golden (Origanum vulgare Aureum). Leaves are golden.Gold Tipped (Origanum vulgare Gold Tip). Leaves are gold/green variegatedwith a milder flavour and flowers are pink.

MINT. Very vigorous plant with heavily aromatic leaves which are good formint sauce, jelly or julep and flavouring vegetables and many dishes. Mintalso has many medicinal uses. Keep varieties of mint apart as they readilyhybridize. Also, as mint is a rapid spreader, it is best restricted in some way,for example, planted in a large pot sunk into the ground. For preserving, cutleaves before the purple flowers appear in summer.Apple (Mentha suaveolens). Roundish, hairy leaves with a scent of combinedmint and apples, so more subtle than some mints and good in cooking.Basil (Mentha piperita f. citrata Basil). Leaves green with reddish tinge.Unique scent, sweet and spicy, excellent with tomato and pasta.Eau-de-cologne (Mentha piperita f. citrata). Purple-tinged, roundish, darkgreen leaves. Delicious scent, to use in fruit dishes with discretion. Excellentfor use in the bath. Hang under the hot water tap to perfume water and room.Moroccan (Mentha spicata crispa Moroccan). Undoubtedly the best mint formaking mint tea with its clean flavour. Pineapple (Mentha suaveolens Variegata). Less vigorous form with verypretty variegated cream and green leaves. Good in hanging baskets.Spearmint (Mentha spicata) (Common Mint). The most widely grown mintwith dark green pointed leaves with serrated edges.

OREGANO (Origanum vulgare) (Wild Marjoram). Dark green leaves with pinktinge underneath, slightly hairy and aromatic. Very decorative pink/mauveflowers in summer. Good with tomato dishes, other vegetables and milk-based desserts. Height and spread 18ins.

PARSLEY. Best known of all garnishing herbs. Small cream-white flowers inflat heads in summer. Grow in rich, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Usestalks in stews or add chopped leaves, cooked or raw, at the end of foodpreparation to keep the flavour. Curled (Petroselinum crispum). Aromatic, fresh-flavoured, brightish greenleaves, with curled and toothed edges. Height 12-16ins, spread 12ins.French Flat-Leafed (Petroselinum crispum French) (Broad-Leafed Parsley).Flat, dark-green leaves are stronger in flavour to curled parsley. This varietyoverwinters better as the flat leaves shed the rain or snow

ROSEMARY See page 11.Prostrate (Rosmarinus officinalis Prostrata Group). One of the earliestflowering with masses of light-blue flowers in early spring and summer, thenoften again in autumn. Arching, spreading branches, excellent for pots,trailing over walls or on sunny banks. Use in sprigs or finely chopped withlamb, oily fishes and stews. Height 12ins, spread to 3ft.

SAGE. Hardy evergreen with soft, textured green leaves which are highlyaromatic. Attractive purple flowers in hot summers. Sage has good healingproperties especially for problems in the mouth and throat, and is a veryuseful culinary herb if used with discretion. Works as a preservative as well.Common (Salvia officinalis) (Garden or Broad-Leafed Sage or Sawge). Themost widely grown, very popular variety. Height and spread 2ft.Golden Variegated (Salvia officinalis Icterina). Less vigorous than CommonSage so useful where space is limited. Very attractive leaves, green with goldedges. Slightly less pungent than other Sages. Height and spread 18ins.Purple (Salvia officinalis Purpurascens). A most ornamental form withunusual dusty-purple foliage and mauve-blue flowers in summer. Veryattractive if planted alongside silver-leafed plants. Height and spread 28ins.

SAVORY, WINTER (Satureja montana) (Mountain Savory). Dark green,spicy, peppery, linear leaves are excellent in bean dishes, and can besubstituted for coriander, basil or oregano when these are not available.Crushed they help to alleviate itching from bites and stings. Small, pinkish-white flowers in summer. Height 12ins, spread 8ins.

SORREL, BROAD-LEAFED (Rumex acetosa) (Common or Garden Sorrel).Mid-green, lance-shaped leaves should be picked regularly when young,and the flower heads removed. Leaves have a wonderful lemony flavour andcan be cooked as spinach, or eaten raw in salads where they will give a real‘zing’. Height 2-3ft, spread 1ft.

THYME. All varieties of Thyme are good garden plants with flowers attractiveto bees and butterflies. Leaves are good in many varied forms of culinarydishes. A good antiseptic and anti-fungal herb. Woolly Thyme see page 23.Broad-Leafed (Thymus pulegioides). Large, shiny, rounded leaves whichare good as a herb or for use raw in salads. Dark purple flowers in summer.Good ground cover plant or for use in baskets. Height 3ins, spread 8ins. Caraway (Thymus herba-barona). Good carpeting habit for rockeries,between paving, or in a herb garden. Small leaves have unique carawayflavour. Profusion of rose-pink flowers completely smother the plant insummer. Height 1 inch, spread 8ins.Common (Thymus vulgaris). Most widely grown Thyme, with upright habit,thin green, aromatic leaves and mauve flowers in summer. Height 12ins,spread 8ins.Silver Posie (Thymus vulgaris Silver Posie). Very pretty silver-greenvariegated leaves, tinged pink underneath. Pink flowers. Height/spread 12ins.

Alice. ❈ Conical-shaped berries, firm skin and flesh, sweet and juicy. Pickwhen fully ripe for best flavour. Good disease resistance including powderymildew and other fungal leaf diseases. Mid season.Aromel. Perpetual cropping variety with medium-sized berries of outstandingflavour late summer to autumn, or later if protected by cloches.Calypso. ❈ Perpetual cropping, both June, late summer and autumn. Firm,excellent flavoured fruit should be picked frequently. Remove early flowers toincrease autumn crops.Cambridge Favourite. First fruits are large, wedge or fan-shaped, laterfruits are conical. Flesh crimson becoming soft and dark. Flavour good evenon light soils lacking in potash. Early season.Elsanta. ❈ Dutch variety producing a good crop of firm orange berriesmedium to large. Fruits keep well on the plant or if picked. Outstandingflavour. Mid season.

Eros. ❈ Very attractive, regular conical shape, mid-red, glossy-skinnedberries. Easy to pick and well-balanced flavour. Mid season.Florence. ❈ Firm, good-flavoured, long-lasting fruit. Excellent diseaseresistance. Late season.Hapil. Heavy cropper with large fruit, bright red in colour. Vigorous, highyields of good flavoured fruits. Mid season.Honeoye. Firm, well-shaped berries which are bright, glossy red, large andwith a good flavour. Early season.Pegasus. ❈ Large crop of sweet, juicy berries, good colour and shape. Firmskin, good resistance to damage. Very popular variety. Mid season.Rhapsody. ❈ Long conical berries of good flavour, particularly resistant toverticillium wilt and powdery mildew. Late summer cropping.Symphony. ❈ Bright, firm, glossy fruit of uniform shape and wonderfulflavour. Vigorous variety with good resistance to disease. Late season.

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AMELANCHIER GRANDIFLORA ROBIN HILL. An outstandingly beautifulvariety with a dense upright habit. Abundant flowers, pink in bud, openingpale pink then turning white, appear in clusters in the spring before theleaves are fully formed. Incredibly rich autumn colouring. In autumn the smallpear-shaped purple-maroon fruits are attractive to birds. Supplied at 1-2fthigh. Height 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£4.99 each, £4.65 each for 5 or more.

BIRCH, HIMALAYAN (Betula utilis jacquemontii Doorenbos). A remarkabletree in winter when the peeling, paper-thin, dazzling white bark isoutstandingly beautiful. Upright habit with mid-green leaves which turngolden-yellow in autumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Magnificent if threeare planted closely together, to give the appearance of a multi-stemmedtree. Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high. 25ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft.Pot grown/ball-rooted £8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

BIRCH, YOUNG’S WEEPING SILVER (Betula pendula Youngii). Delicate,dome-shaped, deciduous tree with branches weeping to the ground. Smallcatkins in spring and the leaves turn yellow in autumn before dropping. Anysoil, shade-tolerant. Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high, 12ft x 8ft in 20 years,ultimate height 25ft.Pot grown/ball-rooted £9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CEDAR, BLUE ATLAS (Cedrus atlantica Glauca). Magnificent, large,specimen evergreen conifer with elegant wide spreading branches. Growsrapidly when young. Needle-like leaves are shimmering, vivid silvery-whitewhen young, turning to silvery-blue when mature. Produces many barrel-shaped cones in summer. 40ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.Pot grown 12-18ins £7.49 each, £6.99 each for 5 or more.Ball-rooted 2-3ft £12.95 each, £12.10 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, AUTUMN FLOWERING (Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis Rosea).The semi-double pale pink flowers appear on the bare branches in mild spellsfrom November to March giving a breath of spring during the weary winterdays. Ideal for cut flowers. In autumn the leaves often turn rich red andbronze. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, CHEAL’S WEEPING (Prunus Kiku-shidare-zakura). A small veryattractive tree with arching branches and pendulous branchlets. Young leavesopen bronze-green then turn green in summer. 11/2 inch wide double, cleardeep-pink flowers clothe the branches in a magnificent display in March orApril. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 15ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, DOUBLE WHITE (Prunus avium Plena). Outstanding deciduoustree with branches smothered with large, double, long-lasting pure whitependulous flowers April or May. Bark reddish-brown and foliage turns shadesof red in autumn. Supplied at 4-5ft. 30ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 45ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, FLAG POLE (Prunus Amanogawa). A narrow, upright, deciduoustree ideal for restricted spaces. Young leaves are bronze-green, turninggreen in summer. The large semi-double, soft pink flowers, which are slightlyfragrant, are borne in dense clusters in April or May. When in flower this treeis a spectacular pillar of blossom. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 6ft in 20years, ultimate height 25ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, GREAT WHITE (Prunus Taihaku). In April, it is smothered withmasses of clusters of huge dazzling white, single bowl-shaped flowers 2-21/2insacross which contrast beautifully with the young coppery foliage. These turnto dark green in summer. Considered to be the best white cherry. Robustand vigorous habit. Deciduous. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 15ft in 20years, ultimate height 30ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, KANZAN (Prunus Kanzan). Popular, vigorous, upright deciduoustree with stiff ascending branches covered with young coppery-red leavesin spring, turning green in summer. Masses of clusters of purple-pink, fullydouble flowers 11/2-2ins across appear before the leaves during the latter halfof April. Supplied at 5-6ft high. 25ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, MOUNT FUJI (Prunus Shirotae). Exceptionally beautiful small butvigorous deciduous tree with horizontal spreading branches often droopingto the ground. Very large, fragrant single or semi-double snow-white flowersin long swaying clusters in spring. The green, fringed leaves turn orange-redin autumn. Supplied at 4-5ft. 18ft x 30ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, PURPLE-LEAFED BIRD (Prunus padus Colorata). An unusual,most attractive, deciduous tree with dark purple shoots on which coppery-purple young foliage appears in spring which tones beautifully with thespikes of fragrant pale pink flowers. Leaves fade to green in summer withpurple veins on undersurface. Black fruits, which birds love, appear inautumn. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 18ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SARGENT’S (Prunus sargentii). Undoubtedly the finest of allcherries for autumn colour. Every year, whatever the weather, from mid tolate September the leaves turn to rich orange and crimson. In spring thebranches are covered with single bright pink flowers and these arecomplemented by young foliage which unfurls bronze-red, later turninggreen. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SHIROFUGEN (Prunus Shirofugen). In May, this tree is abreathtaking sight when its long lasting flowers appear, pink in bud, openingto double white, fading to purple-pink. Young foliage coppery-red, turning togreen in summer with orange-red hues in autumn. Deciduous, stronggrowing, with a spreading habit. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 25ft in 20years, ultimate height 30ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SPIRE (Prunus Spire). One of the best small deciduous treesraised last century. From early to mid-spring the tree becomes a cloud ofsoft pink when covered with a profusion of flowers. Young leaves openbronze, and in autumn turn brilliant orange-red. Excellent for small gardens,columnar in habit when young, developing to conical when mature. Suppliedat 4-5ft high. 20ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, TIBETAN (Prunus serrula). Round-headed deciduous tree withmagnificent bark which is shining copper-brown with peeling circles.Pendulous mid-green leaves contrast well against the coppery bark. Theoutstanding bark makes this tree spectacular all year round. In spring, thetree bears bowl-shaped white flowers 2cm across. Supplied at 21/2-31/2fthigh. 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

COTONEASTER HYBRIDUS PENDULUS. Superb, small, evergreen tree,which may become semi-evergreen in very cold winters. Pendulous branchescarry long elliptic to lance-shaped, dark green leaves. These are swamped bybunches of small white flowers in summer, followed by bright red berries inautumn. Excellent tree for small gardens or large pots. Supplied at 4-5ft high.Ultimate height 10ft, spread 8ft.£14.95 each, £13.90 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, GOLDEN HORNET (Malus zumi calocarpa Golden Hornet). Astrong growing, deciduous variety with an erect open habit. Single whiteflowers 3/4 inch across appear in May, followed by abundant crops of brightyellow crab apples. These usually persist well after the leaves have fallen,making a splendid show. Fruit is excellent for jelly or wine making. Self-fertileand a good pollinator for fruiting apples. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 18ft x 15ft in20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, JAPANESE (Malus floribunda). An easily grown, smalldeciduous tree, remarkably beautiful when in flower, the profusion ofcrimson flower buds opening to white or pale blush 1 inch wide flowers inApril or May. These are followed in autumn by small red and yellow crabapples. It is self-fertile. Attractive arching branches. Supplied at 4-5ft high.12ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height up to 30ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, JOHN DOWNIE (Malus John Downie). An erect deciduoustree which becomes wide spreading with age. 1-11/2 inch, pink-buddedsingle white flowers appear in profusion in May followed by large conicalyellow crab apples which are flushed red. As these are so prolific the tree isa picture of colour in autumn. The fruit is considered to be the best for jellyand wine making. Self-fertile and is an excellent pollinator for fruiting apples.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, ROYALTY (Malus Royalty). A beautiful, small, deciduoustree with glistening rich purple foliage which retains its superb colour untilleaf drop in autumn. Large deep pink flowers in spring followed byexceptionally bright red-purple fruits in autumn. It is self-fertile. Suppliedat 4-5ft high. 18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft.£9.49 each, £8.85 each for 5 or more.

Other ornamental trees such as Amelanchier, Bird Cherry, Golden Weeping Willow, Horse Chestnut, Mountain Ash, Purple Beech and Red-Twigged Lime can befound in the Hedging, Trees, Shrubs and Conifers section of the catalogue. 6 other varieties of Maple, all Japanese, can be found on page 15 in the OrnamentalShrubs section. Most fruit trees are beautiful in spring because of the quantity of blossom and in autumn due to the colourful fruits they bear. Generally all treesare field grown unless otherwise stated. As they are young some will not be bushy, but with correct planting and pruning they will quickly become sturdy plants.

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CRAB APPLE, RUDOLPH (Malus Rudolph). Small, upright deciduous treewith outstanding leaf colouration, bronze-red when young turning to darkbronze-green. Very deep rose-red flower buds opening to rose-red flowersnearly 2 inches across. Orange-yellow apples persist well into the autumn.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20-25ft.£9.49 each, £8.85 each for 5 or more.

EUCALYPTUS GUNNII (Cider Gum Tree). Fast-growing evergreen withsilver-blue very striking rounded juvenile leaves, changing to lance-shaped,2-3 inches long when mature. Attractive whitish-green bark which shedsannually revealing yellow to grey-green new bark. Aromatic in hot sun. Canbe grown as a coppiced shrub for its outstanding juvenile foliage, or as atree. Supplied pot grown at 1-11/2ft. 45ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.£3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

FRUITING ORNAMENTAL APPLES. The following varieties of fruiting appletrees are particularly recommended as ornamental trees as their blossom isexceptional. Arthur Turner (R.H.S. Award of Garden Merit as a floweringtree), Ashmead’s Kernel, Court Pendu Plat (Wise Apple), and WorcesterPearmain. Many other fruit trees such as cherries and peaches are extremelyattractive and could be considered as ‘ornamental’. See pages 25 and 26.

GOLDEN ELM (Ulmus hollandica Dampieri Aurea) (U. hollandica Wredei).The dense foliage is suffused with yellow and appears to ascend the tree inwhorls, creating a spectacular, tight, upright column of gold. Excellentspecimen deciduous tree for a restricted space. Sunny position. Supplied at31/2-41/2ft high. 9ft x 3ft in 20 years, ultimate height 12ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

HORNBEAM, FASTIGIATE (Carpinus betulus Fastigiata). A densely conicalform of common Hornbeam which is excellent planted as a specimen tree orwhere space is limited. Very narrow when young but broadening slightly withage. If planted 3ft apart it will make a good tall screen with a minimalmaintenance of pruning. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 9ft in 20 years,ultimate height 60ft.£8.49 each, £7.89 each for 5 or more.

HORSE CHESTNUT, RED (Aesculus carnea Briotii). Magnificent ornamentaldeciduous tree, with distinctive palmate leaves. This variety is suitable forlarge gardens, parks and avenue planting. Enormous, rich pink candle-likeflowers are very spectacular in spring. More compact head than commonHorse Chestnut (see page 4). Supplied at 3-4ft high. 20ft x 10ft in 20 years,ultimate height 50ft.£14.95 each, £13.90 each for 5 or more.

LABURNUM WATERERI VOSSII (Golden Chain or Golden Rain Tree).◆Small, flowering, deciduous tree of great beauty when in flower. Masses oflong, pendulous, lightly scented clusters of yellow flowers up to 12ins longsmother the tree in late spring. Can be planted as a free standing tree,trained to cover an archway or used as a wall climber even for north or eastwalls. Supplied at 5-6ft. 23ft x 16ft in 20 years and maturity.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

LIQUIDAMBAR (L. styraciflua) (Sweet Gum). Excellent, fast-growing,deciduous tree with outstanding foliage. Large maple-like leaves mid-greenin spring and summer, turning to glorious orange, red and purple in autumn.Young shoots often have interesting corky wings. Prefers neutral to acid soil,but is lime tolerant given a good depth of soil. Makes an excellent specimentree. Supplied pot grown at 2-3ft. Height 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimateheight 80ft x 40ft.£3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

MAPLE CRIMSON KING (Acer platanoides Crimson King). A largehandsome, vigorous, spreading deciduous tree with conspicuous clusters ofred-tinged-yellow flowers on bare stems in April. These are followed byoutstanding deeply lobed leaves which open bright red turning to rich darkcrimson. Excellent autumn colouring. Supplied at 5-6ft high. 25ft x 15ft in 20years, ultimate height 40ft or more.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

MAPLE, SILVER VARIEGATED (Acer platanoides Drummondii). A largehandsome tree with conspicuous clusters of yellow flowers on bare stems inApril followed by eye-catching pale green, deeply lobed leaves with a widecream margin. This tree and Maple Crimson King are very effective if trainedas bushes with the branches allowed to develop from ground level.Supplied at 5-6ft high. 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft or more.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, CHINESE (Sorbus vilmorinii). Elegant, small, deciduoustree with arching branches and graceful habit. Fern-like leaves turn orangeand bronze-red in autumn. White flowers late spring followed by pendulousclusters of fruits ripening to rose-red in September, changing to pink thenwhite-flushed-pink. Charming and suitable for smaller gardens. Supplied at5-6ft high. 8-12ft x 5-8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, EDULIS (Sorbus aucuparia edulis). Extremely hardy andstrong growing. Fern-like leaves are larger than the common form and in theautumn have superb colours. In spring the tree bears large clusters of whiteflowers and these are followed in autumn by heavy bunches of sweet edibledeep orange-red fruits delicious in puddings or rowan jelly. Supplied at 4-5fthigh. 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, JOSEPH ROCK (Sorbus Joseph Rock). Erect, compacttree bearing bunches of creamy-white flowers in spring. Compound leaveswith many leaflets turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow in autumnand form a perfect back-cloth to the clusters of globular fruits. These turncreamy-white to deep amber-yellow and remain on the tree well into winter.Deciduous. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, KASHMIR (Sorbus cashmiriana). A beautiful small tree ofopen habit with rich green leaflets. 4 inch wide clusters of pale pink flowersin May, followed in autumn by drooping bunches of large gleaming white orpink-tinged marble-like fruits which persist well after the leaves have fallen.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 10-15ft x 6-8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 28ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.AIl these Mountain Ash prefer an acid to neutral soil.

PEAR, CHANTICLEER (Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer). A vigorous, dense,deciduous tree with upright habit, excellent specimen tree for a smallgarden. Bears masses of brilliant white flowers in spring and the greenleaves turn shades of orange and red in autumn. Supplied at 4-5ft. 15ft x 6ftin 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

PLUM, PURPLE-LEAFED (Prunus cerasifera Nigra). Very ornamentalround-headed, bushy, deciduous tree, blackish-purple stems, young leavesred, turning to deep purple when mature. Masses of pink flowers from earlyto mid-spring, which are sometimes followed by edible plum-like fruits.Sunny position. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.£8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.

THORN, COCKSPUR (False) (Crataegus persimilis Prunifolia Splendens).Reliable, popular, small deciduous tree attractive in leaf, flower and fruit, withunusual long thorns. Wide spreading habit, large glossy dark green leavesturn brilliant scarlet and red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in springfollowed by red fruits which last well into the New Year. Supplied at 4-5fthigh. 15ft x 15-20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

THORN, DOUBLE PINK (Crataegus laevigata Rosea Flore Pleno) (Pink Mayor Hawthorn). Hardy, dense, round-headed deciduous tree, thorny branches,shiny, deeply lobed leaves. Branches are smothered with clusters of clearpink double flowers early May then bright red fruits in autumn, providing foodfor wildlife. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

THORN, DOUBLE SCARLET (Crataegus laevigata Paul’s Scarlet) (Red Mayor Hawthorn). As Double Pink Thorn except that the double flowers arebright red. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

TULIP TREE (Liriodendron tulipifera). Imposing, hardy, deciduous tree withunusual shaped, large leaves which are rich-green in summer turning clearyellow in October and November. 2 inch long tulip-shaped yellow-greenflowers in July followed by slender cone-shaped long-lasting brown seedheads. Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high. 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.£4.99 each, £4.65 each for 5 or more.

WEEPING SILVER PEAR (Pyrus salicifolia Pendula). Very elegant deciduoustree which forms a dense mound of weeping branches which are clothed withsilver-grey, downy, willow-like leaves, which change to grey-green and smoothabove in summer. White flowers in April followed by small brown fruits in autumn.Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high. 9ft x 7ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20-25ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

WHITEBEAM, LUTESCENS (Sorbus aria Lutescens). Very strikingdeciduous tree in early spring when its creamy-white leaves appear onpurple shoots. In summer, these turn grey-green. Clusters of white flowersappear early summer followed by orange-red fruits in autumn. Supplied at4-5ft high. 20ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft.£9.49 each, £8.85 each for 5 or more.

WILLOW, CONTORTED (Salix babylonica Tortuosa). Amazing tree withcontorted branches which are clothed with pale green slender leaves.Branches twist in all directions and are slightly weeping. Can be cut backhard to make a dense dome shape about 8-10ft or left to attain height of20ft x 20ft. Supplied at 3-4ft high.£2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

GROUND COVER PLANTS, PERENNIALS AND FERNS

As so many gardens have a problem area where ground cover would be desirable, we are offering a range of plants which will establish rapidly to form anattractive carpet of foliage, interspersed with flowers in some varieties. These plants will enhance the appearance of your garden and decrease the amount ofweeding needed provided that perennial weeds are removed before planting. Plant in groups of at least 3 or 5 plants of the same specie for the best effect.

POSITION All plants listed will grow in a sunny or partially shady position but those which will grow well under other conditions are noted.SIZE The approximate sizes quoted apply to height or spread as appropriate if left unpruned. Many plants can be pruned regularly to restrain their size.SIZES OFFERED In the case of some ground cover plants, no size is quoted as they die down whilst dormant. Where a size is quoted this refers to the

height or spread of the plant, as appropriate.SOIL Unless otherwise stated, the plants listed will all grow in any reasonable soil.PLANT BREEDERS’ RIGHTS Items marked ‘❇’ are registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights. Propagation by unlicensed growers is prohibited.


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AJUGA REPTANS BURGUNDY GLOW (Variegated Bugle). A useful evergreen ground cover plantwith crinkled shiny green foliage variegated pink, bronze and cream, forming a dense mat which inspring is spiked with erect whorls of blue flowers. Spreads rapidly but is not invasive and isparticularly effective under deciduous shrubs. Height 2ins. Plant 12ins apart.

ALCHEMILLA MOLLIS (Lady’s Mantle). An excellent easily grown, drought resistant plant with downy,rounded light green leaves. Sprays of tiny green-yellow flowers dance gracefully over the leavesfrom June to August. Cut back flower stems after flowering. Dies down in winter but will shoot againin spring. Height 12ins. Plant 2ft apart.

BEARDED IRIS (Tall and Intermediate).✖ ◆ Irises prefer a hot, sunny and well drained position and shouldbe planted with the rhizome (the brown hard part of the root) just showing above the soil. Flowering timeMay/June when they make a spectacular stand of colour with their sturdy upright blooms. Irises areexcellent cut flowers, with the perfumed varieties filling the room with their delicate scent. ‘Bearded’ refersto the presence of a furry strip on each of the three dropping petal-like sepals, called ‘falls’. These bareroot plants are a good way to acquire a stunning collection of these spectacular plants at a reasonable cost.Actress. Masses of large, broad, amethyst-blue flowers, with ruffled falls which pale towards thecentre and with a dark orange beard, giving a marvellous effect. The flowers have a rich warmscent, and each stem can produce up to ten flowers. Height 21/2ft.Carnival Time. Beautifully scented, this variety has a complex colour range with falls amber-edged,darkening to chestnut-red centre, overlaid with a delicate velvety blue bloom. Produces up to nineflowers per stem. Height nearly 3ft.Frost and Flame. Large flowers with faultless pure white petals which are a stunning contrast tothe beautiful flaming-tangerine beard. Fresh fruity scent. Stiff strong stems up to 4ft.Jane Phillips. Classic, intense flax-blue, heavily-scented flowers with spectacular ruffled petals andreflexed falls. Very elegant and deservedly popular variety. Height up to 3ft.Lemon Ice. Charming, scented, pale yellow flowers with a creamy throat are freely born on a 21/2ftstem. This variety is a very strong grower and prolific flowerer.Quechee. Rich orange chocolate scent, with large open flowers which have velvety burgundy-garnet falls, and softer burgundy standards. Produces about five flowers per stem. Height 3ft.Rajah. Outstanding, velvety, rich, dark burgundy falls with splashes of yellow topped by clear,bright butter-yellow standards. Rich, fruity, spicy scent. Height up to 3ft.Rocket. This variety produces sweetly scented flowers with semi-reflexed amber and yellow fallswith an overlay of buff-pink. It has buff-yellow standards and is beautiful and sturdy. Produces up tofive flowers per stem. Height 21/4ft.Sable. A lovely scented variety with deep, rich purple standards and falls. The falls are fully reflexed.The flowers are well spaced out and are stunning against the glaucous foliage. Height 21/2ft.Winter Olympics. This variety produces pure white, scented flowers with ruffled edges - bold butdelicate. It looks most attractive planted amongst other varieties. Height 3ft.

BEAR’S BREECHES (Acanthus mollis). Vigorous architectural perennial with striking foliage andflowers. Deeply-lobed, dark green, shiny leaves up to 3ft long. In late summer, spectacular, long-lasting, 3ft high spikes of white flowers with purple bracts appear on stems often tinted purplemaking a superb display. Deep well drained soil, sunny position. Height in flower 3ft.

BERGENIA CORDIFOLIA PURPUREA (Elephant’s Ears). Evergreen clump-forming plant withleathery, purple-tinged-green leaves. Clusters of spectacular bell-shaped deep pink flowers on redstems are held well above the foliage in late winter and early spring. They will tolerate dry windyconditions. Height 12ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.

CAMPANULA POSCHARSKYANA (Bellflower). Clumps of sharply-toothed, mid-green leaves andfrom June to September carries sprays of large lavender-blue star-like flowers. Tolerant of denseshade. Dies down in winter but will shoot again in spring. Height 6ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.

CATMINT (Nepeta faassenii, N. mussinii). Bushy plant bearing silvery grey-green, wrinkled, hairyaromatic foliage, attractive to cats. Freely produces 6 inch spikes of pale lavender-blue flowers fromMay to September. Cut down to ground level in spring. Well drained soil. Height 12ins. Plant 12ins apart.

CHRISTMAS ROSE (Helleborus niger).◆ ✖ Clump forming perennial which retains lower dark greenleathery leaves all winter. From winter to early spring, stout purple-marked stems appear bearinglarge 11/2 to 3 inch wide shallow saucer-shaped flowers, white or sometimes pink flushed withgreenish centres. Prefers heavy, neutral to acid soil, moist position and dappled shade. Height inflower 1ft, spread 18ins.

CORNUS CANADENSIS (Creeping Dogwood). Attractive whorls of mid-green leaves are starred insummer by bracts about half an inch across and pure white surrounding tiny purple-green flowers.They are followed in autumn by clusters of bright red globose berries. Good ground cover plant withcreeping but not invasive roots. Thrives in shady sites with open soil. Dies down in winter butshoots again in spring. Height 4-6ins. Plant 18ins apart.

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COTONEASTER CORAL BEAUTY (C. suecicus Coral Beauty). Evergreen shrub with small whiteflowers, very attractive to bees, in June followed by orange-red berries in autumn. Vigorous, idealfor covering banks or ground beneath other shrubs or trees. Tolerant of moderate shade. Height18ins, spread 5ft. Plant 2ft apart for fast coverage.

COTONEASTER DAMMERI MAJOR. Ground-hugging evergreen with glossy green leaves andmasses of small white flowers, very attractive to bees, in June followed by large scarlet-red berriesin autumn. Vigorous and ideal for ground cover beneath trees or taller shrubs. Tolerant of moderateor dense shade. Height 2-3ins, spread 5-7ft. Plant 2ft apart.

COTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS ROBUSTUS (C. hjelmqvistii). Fast-growing semi-evergreen varietywith stems forming a herring-bone pattern. Glossy dark green leaves turn bright red in autumn.Masses of pinkish-white flowers, very attractive to bees, are followed by a profusion of bright redberries in autumn. Useful for ground cover or training on a wall of any aspect where a height of upto 8ft can be reached. Height (ground cover) 18-24ins. Plant 21/2ft apart.

CREEPING JENNY, GOLDEN (Lysimachia nummularia Aurea). Vigorous, creeping, rooting stems arecovered by pairs of soft, round yellow leaves. Bright yellow cup-shaped flowers in summer give theplant the appearance of a golden carpet. Moist soil preferred but tolerant of any ordinary soil.Evergreen in sheltered positions. Height 1-2ins. Plant 9-18ins apart.

CROCOSMIA (Montbretia). Clump-forming perennial with mid-green lance-shaped leaves which diedown in winter. In mid to late summer it produces long-lasting, funnel-shaped, brightly colouredflowers on elegant spikes which are excellent for cutting. Plant in humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade.Emily McKenzie (C. crocosmiiflora Lady McKenzie). Stunning 11/2-2ins flowers, with broad petalsand the deepest hues of orange and vibrant yellow-orange, with mahogany throat markings. Height 2ft.Lucifer Very striking bright red flowers 2ins long on bold, slightly arching spikes. Height 3-4ft.

DIANTHUS (Pinks). Evergreen, low growing, mound-forming plant with attractive silver linear leavesand producing beautifully scented flowers which are excellent for cutting. Very drought tolerant. Welldrained soil and sunny position.Doris. Double pale pink flowers with dark pink centres.Mrs. Sinkins. Pure white flowers with fringed petals and exceptional perfume.

EPIMEDIUM RUBRUM. Good ground cover plant for either shade or sun, particularly attractive in springwhen the heart-shaped leaves are tinged red and in autumn when they turn yellow and orange.Sprays of crimson flowers are held above the foliage in spring. Height 12ins. Plant 12ins apart.

EUONYMUS, all varieties (Pages 5 & 6). Dense ground cover if trimmed. Plant 12-18ins apart.

EUPHORBIA BLACKBIRD. ❇ ◆ ✖ This, Euphorbia Redwing and Silver Swan, are splendid Euphorbiaswhich make superb spectactular specimen evergreen plants. Blackbird has a very bushy compacthabit. Stout green or purple-red stems carry spectacular purple foliage which has deepest colour in fullsun. Yellowish-green flower bracts contrast against the deep purple foliage and appear on the plant inspring. Excellent planted with silver varieties. Height and spread 20ins.

EUPHORBIA REDWING. ❇ ◆ ✖ Redwing forms a very neat mound about 2ft (60cm) round withattractive foliage which opens green-tinged-red, then turns to blue-green. The plants becomesparticularly attractive in early spring in the early morning light when the dense clusters of lime-greenbracts, which are held on red stems, appear to glow. These bracts hold dainty flower heads in spring.Height and spread 2ft (60cm).

EUPHORBIA ROBBIAE (E. amygdaloides Robbiae, E. Mrs. Robb’s Bonnet).◆ ✖ Very fast-spreading,low-growing, evergreen perennial with closely set leaves on reddish-green stems. From mid-spring toearly-summer it is covered with dome-shaped greenish-yellow flower heads 7ins (18cm) high.Excellent ground cover plant. Height 24ins. Plant 18ins apart.

EUPHORBIA SILVER SWAN. (E. characias Silver Swan).❇ ◆ ✖ Another superb Euphorbia with dazzlingvariegated foliage which is grey with bright cream variegation and edged creamy-yellow. Veryattractive long-lasting cream-edged yellow bracts appear in spring. Sun or light shade preferably withwell drained moist soil. The stunning foliage is popular with flower arrangers but care must be takenwhen cutting any Euphorbias as the milky sap can cause skin problems, especially in the sun. Height3ft, spread 2ft.

FERNS are wonderful structural plants which are ideal in a woodland garden, a damp border, or togrow at the edge of a pond. The varieties offered are fully hardy and thrive in humus-rich, moist butwell drained neutral to slightly acid soil, in dappled or partial shade.Golden Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis). Magnificent fern with pale green divided fronds contrastingdramatically to the scaly golden-brown midribs in spring maturing to dark green. Evergreen insheltered positions. Tolerant of sun, and more wind-resistant than many ferns. Height and spread 3ft.Hart’s Tongue Fern (Asplenium scolopendrium). Evergreen, strap-shaped, leathery, bright green,16 inch long glossy fronds, heart-shaped at the base, often wavy margins. It prefers lime in the soiland will be less luxuriant in acid conditions. Must be in shade or semi-shade. Height 1-2ft, spread10-20ins. Royal Fern or Flowering Fern (Osmunda regalis). Dense clumps of bright green, broadly triangular-ovate, 2 pinnate sterile fronds 3ft plus. In summer, it produces distinctive partially fertile fronds up to6ft long whose tassel-like tips are covered with rusty-brown sporangia. Needs moist conditions.Shuttlecock or Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). A beautifully symmetrical fern with broadlylance-shaped, dissected, pale green sterile fronds up to 4ft or more. In late summer, shorter lance-shaped dark brown fertile fronds appear and these persist over winter. Height 4-5ft, spread 3ft.Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum). Handsome evergreen with mid-green deeply-dividedfronds which retain colour throughout winter. Young fronds are a paler golden-green turning slowlyto mid-green. Mature fronds covered with pale brown and white scales. Height 2-3ft, spread 3-4ft.

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GERANIUM (Cranesbill). Good, dense, ‘weed-proof’ ground cover plant which retains some foliage allwinter. Fast spreading but not invasive. Sunny or semi-shady position.Blue (G. Johnson’s Blue). A very free flowering variety with large clear-blue flowers all summer. Thisvariety spreads well. Height 12ins. Plant 15ins apart.Cambridge (G. cantabrigiense Cambridge). Evergreen variety with compact habit and glossy,aromatic, light green foliage and a profusion of pinkish-mauve flowers in summer. Height 6-12ins.Plant 18ins apart.Magenta (G. sanguineum). Deep green leaves make an excellent foil for the cup-shaped deepmagenta-pink flowers. Height 6-9ins. Plant 18ins apart.Pink (G. macrorrhizum Ingwersen’s Variety). Very easily grown variety for any aspect. Aromaticleaves and large pale-pink flowers all summer. Height 18-24ins. Plant 18ins apart.Rose-White (G. cantabrigiense Biokovo). More compact habit, but with long runners and attractivedeeply-divided roundish evergreen leaves up to 4 ins (10cm) across so forms a good ground cover.Masses of white flowers, tinged pink held well above the foliage. Height 6ins. Plant 18ins apart.White (G. phaeum Album). Very hardy clump-forming variety with soft green leaves which are oftenmarked with purple-brown. Produces large, pure white, nodding flowers from late spring and allsummer. Height 2ft. Plant 18ins apart.

HEMEROCALLIS (Day Lily). Very easy to grow perennial with arching grassy leaves which thrive in fullsun or partial shade and make excellent ground cover. The individual flowers only last a day butthey are produced over a long period in mid-summer. Plant in full sun or partial shade and divideevery 2 to 3 years to enhance the flowering capacity.Gentle Shepherd. Semi-evergreen with lightly scented circular flowers 5 inches across, creamy-whitewith neatly puckered petals. Strong grower producing many flowers. Height in flower 3ft, plant 4ft apart.Sammy Russell. Semi-evergreen, mid-green foliage. Large trumpet-like brick-red flowers with a deeporange throat make a spectacular display. Height in flower 2-21/2ft, plant 2ft apart.Stella de Oro. Evergreen, free-flowering, vigorous variety with fragrant 2 inch wide trumpet-shapedflowers, bright golden-yellow with a small green throat. Forms a neat clump. Height in flower 1ft,plant 18 ins apart.

HEUCHERA. Excellent mound-forming, evergreen ground cover plant with ornamental heart-shaped,lobed, long-stalked, boldly-veined leaves. Small tubular flowers in early summer on tall stems heldwell above the leaves. These are attractive to bees and good for cutting. Plant in sun or semi-shade.Amber Wave. ❇ Most unusual eye-catching, rounded foliage, emerging salmon-rose, maturing toamber-yellow with undersides light to dark salmon-orange with purple veining. Dainty flowers arecreamy-pink. Height 8ins x 12ins spread (20 x 30cm). Plant 12ins apart.Chocolate Ruffles. ❇ Deeply-cut, chocolate-mahogany ruffled leaves highlighted with a bronzesheen, and rich burgundy undersides. Sprays of dainty pale flowers on red stems. Height 12ins x18ins spread (30 x 45cm). Plant 18ins apart.Palace Purple (H. micrantha diversifolia Palace Purple). Slender 18 inch long stems of dainty,white, bell-shaped flowers appear above beautiful purple-bronze foliage. Can be planted beneathdeciduous trees. Height 12ins x 24ins spread. Plant 24ins apart.Silver Scrolls. ❇ Wide-spreading clumps of eye-catching metallic-silver foliage heavily-veinedpurple with purple under leaves and purple stems. Sprays of dainty pearly-white flowers. Height18ins x 3ft spread (45 x 90cm). Plant 3ft apart.

HOSTAS. Hostas make excellent ground cover plants especially for damp and shady places. We havea good range of strong, bare root plants available. There are some excellent varieties, and as theyare bare rooted, it is a good method of buying these plants at an economical price. For details visitour website, www.hedging.co.uk or request our Hosta leaflet.

HYPERICUM CALYCINUM (Rose of Sharon). Rapid carpeting evergreen or semi-evergreen sub-shrubwith large golden-yellow flowers from June to September. Cut down to near ground in April to obtainthickest cover. Any well drained soil. Tolerant of dense shade. Spreads by runners and can beinvasive. Height 12ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.

IRIS - See Bearded Iris, page 20IVY - All three varieties listed in the Climbers section, page 24, make excellent ground cover plants.

JAPANESE ANEMONE (Anemone hybrida). A gem of a plant for a semi-shady position. Slow in its firstyear, then when established rapidly forms a large colony. Very free flowering with flowers held well abovethe foliage on erect 3-4ft stems which do not need staking. Three month flowering period from August toOctober. Cut stems down to the ground after flowering. Honorine Jobert. Single white flowers with 6-9 petals and outstanding golden centres.Profusion. Outstanding dark purple-red, semi-double flowers.Queen Charlotte. The best semi-double, with large clear pink flowers.September Charm. Very free-flowering and clump-forming variety with single clear pink flowers.

JUNIPER. Excellent, vigorous, evergreen carpeting conifer with dense, aromatic, needle-like foliage.Blue Carpet (J. squamata Blue Carpet). Eye-catching silvery-blue foliage. Tolerant of moderateshade. Height 12ins. Plant 2ft apart.Golden Carpet (J. horizontalis Golden Carpet). Excellent, new, very prostrate cultivar with brightyellow new foliage which changes to old gold in summer. Height 12ins. Plant 2ft apart.Green Carpet (J. communis Green Carpet). Bright green foliage. Sets green berries, which turn toglaucous blue and finally black in the third year. Height 6ins. Plant 2ft apart.

LAUREL, MOUNT VERNON (Prunus laurocerasus Mount Vernon). Superb evergreen ground cover plantwith glossy leaves, dark green above and pale green beneath, on horizontal branches. In mid to latespring it produces masses of spikes, up to 5 inches long, of scented white flowers. These are followedby cherry-like fruits. Excellent in shade and tolerant of drip from overhead trees. Very hardy. Height 1ft,spread 2ft. Plant 18ins apart.

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Black Grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus Nigrescens). Not a grass but has theappearance of grass, hence its common name. Evergreen clump formingperennial with strap-shaped, curving almost black leaves. Short bell-shapedpurplish-white flowers in summer followed by spherical, fleshy blue-blackfruits. Height 8ins, spread 12ins. £3.99 each, £3.75 each for 5 or more

Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue (Festuca glauca Elijah Blue). Evergreen grasswhich forms a very neat tufted mound of very ornamental exceptionallybright grey-blue narrow leaves. In summer, bears spikelets of violet-blue-green flowers. Drought resistant. Height 12ins, spread 10ins.

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Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln). Evergreen,compact, densely tufted, clump-forming grass. Dark green leaves turn awonderful golden-yellow in autumn. 5ins (12cm) panicles of long lastingflowers greenish-white mature to grey-brown, and look like furry dancingcaterpillars! Height and spread 2ft x 2ft.

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Corkscrew Rush (Juncus effusus Spiralis). Dark green, evergreen,cylindrical leaves spiral up in shapes varying from tight curls to perfectspirals and corkscrews making a most unusual fascinating plant. Water-loving and will grow either in moist to water-saturated soil or in water up to3ins (7cm) deep. It will also tolerate poor, acid soils. Height 11/2ft, spread 2ft.


Feather Grass (Stipa tenuissima). Delicate, graceful, densly tufted,deciduous grass with erect clumps of fine, bright green foliage. All summerproduces graceful, airy, nodding panicles of jade green flowers 12ins longwhich quickly turn to beige. These are excellent dried for use in flowerarrangements. Height 2ft, spread 12ins.


Giant Feather Grass or Golden Oats (Stipa gigantea). Dense, tufted, semi-evergreen with long mid-green leaves and attractive bristled, silvery purple-green spikelets, turning golden when ripe are carried on long-stemmed oat-like panicles. These are excellent dried for use in flower arrangements. Fullsun. Height 6ft, spread 4ft. £2.99 each, £2.85 each for 5 or more

Pampas Grass (Cortaderia selloana Splendid Star).❇ Wonderful new varietyof one of the most imposing of ornamental grasses with distinctive goldenvariegated evergreen foliage making a splendid setting for the 4ft high whiteflower plumes which appear in late summer. These flower plumes can beused in fresh or dried flower arrangements. Excellent feature plant. Height4ft, spread 4ft. £5.49 each, £5.10 each for 5 or more

Quaking Grass (Briza media) (Trembling Grass). Very hardy evergreen,tufting, medium green grass, which produces very attractive sprays ofdainty, dangling, heart-shaped flowers in summer. These quiver in thebreeze, and slowly change from purple-brown to wheat in colour. They areexcellent for drying. Height up to 2ft, spread 4 ins.


Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis Kleine Silberspinne). Dramatic grass thatdoes not take up too much space. Neat clumps of erect and arching narrowblue-green leaves with central white stripe. In late summer and autumn,masses of upright feathery flower heads appear opening white-tinged-redthen changing to silver. These shimmer in the sun and are excellent forcutting. Height 4ft, spread 11/2ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more

Snowy Woodrush (Luzula nivea). Evergreen with deep green leaves anddense clusters of creamy-white flowers, which make good dried flowers,and are held well above the foliage in summer. Any aspect, but will thrive insemi-shaded and damp positions. Height 2ft, spread 18-24ins.


Ornamental grasses have many varied uses in a garden, such as a tranquil scree bed, planting in an herbaceous border, individually in pots, in plantedarrangements or on the edge of a wild flower meadow. All grasses are pot grown.

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LONICERA PILEATA. Lively, dense, spreading evergreen shrub, with angular branches clothed withmasses of small bright mid-green, glossy leaves which are held in all but the severest winters.Funnel-shaped creamy-white flowers in late spring are followed by clusters of translucent violetberries in autumn which provide excellent bird food. Good ground cover plant, tolerant of denseshade. Height 2ft. Plant 2-21/2ft apart.

PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS. Evergreen with glossy green leaves and, in early summer, 1-2 inchspikes of tiny petal-less flowers with prominent white stamens which are sometimes tinged purple.Creeping, dense, mat-forming habit. Tolerant of dense shade and will spread rapidly in moisthumus-rich soil. Height 6ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.

PERIWINKLE, GREATER (Vinca major). Very vigorous evergreen carpeter with large glossy leaves,and tolerant of dense shade. 1 inch wide flowers appear April and June and sometimes again inautumn. Excellent for binding soil.Greater (V. major). The mid to dark green foliage is a good back-cloth to the pale purple-blueflowers. Height 9-12ins. Plant 18-24ins apart.Variegated Greater (V. m. Variegata). Very attractive gold and green variegated leaves and palepurple-blue flowers. Height 9-12ins. Plant 18-24ins apart.

PERIWINKLE, LESSER (Vinca minor). Vigorous evergreen carpeter with glossy leaves and tolerant ofdense shade. Flowers appear March to July, then intermittently until October. Slower to form a denseclump than Greater Periwinkle, so more suitable for restricted places. Excellent for binding soil.Azure Blue (V. m. Bowles’ Blue, V. m. La Grave). Deep green foliage and outstanding lavender-blueflowers 11/4ins (3cm) across. Height 4ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.Double Burgundy (V. m. Multiplex). Deep green foliage and outstanding, double, deep rich plum-purple flowers. Height 4ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.Gertrude Jekyll (V. m. alba Gertrude Jekyll). Very compact neat habit, green foliage and aprofusion of small white starry flowers. Height 4ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.

POTENTILLA GOLD CARPET (P. fruticosa Goldteppich). A very hardy, dense, deciduous lowspreading bush with bluish-green leaves and very large golden-yellow flowers from May toSeptember. Best grown in full sun for most profuse flowering, but tolerant of partial shade and ofpoor soils. Height 9-12ins. Plant 2ft apart.

ROCK ROSE (Helianthemum). An excellent low-growing evergreen with masses of flowers throughoutsummer. Plant in well drained soil in sunny position. Cut back after flowering. Wonderful for groundcover or for trailing over walls. Available with Orange, Pink, Red or Yellow flowers. Please stateyour choice of colour when ordering. Height 6-9ins. Plant 2ft apart.

WOOLLY THYME (Thymus pseudolanuginosus). Very prostrate evergreen with hairy stems andsilvery-green woolly leaves which form a dense aromatic carpet. Pale pink flowers dot the carpet ofleaves in mid-summer. Good fast spreading habit. Full sun. Leaves, although small, can be used incooking. Height 1-3ins, spread 3ft. Plant 2ft apart.

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CLIMBERS

CLIMBERS trained on walls or fences have two major beneficial effects, firstly to cover an otherwise plain or unsightly area and secondly to soften and givelife to an inanimate surface. Some of the climbers listed below can also be used for ground cover. In addition, many fruit trees and bushes can betrained as wall cover plants, along with a few species in the hedging section. A wider range of climbers is available to those who call at the Garden Centre.

POSITION All plants listed will grow in a sunny or partially shady position but those which will grow well under other conditions are noted.SIZE The approximate sizes quoted apply to height or spread as appropriate if left unpruned. Many plants can be pruned regularly to restrain their size.SIZES OFFERED The sizes for climbers are sometimes less than that quoted as they are often pruned back at the appropriate time during the dormant

period in order to encourage better, bushier growth next spring.SOIL Unless otherwise stated the plants listed will all grow in any reasonable soil. ❇ Plants registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights see page 20.

CLEMATIS MONTANA. A very vigorous, easily grown climber which issuitable for any aspect and for growing through trees. Very useful fornortherly aspects. A profusion of sweetly scented large flowers bedeck theplants in May and June, these being followed by fluffy silver seed heads.Height up to 40ft.Elizabeth. Large 3 inch (7cm) soft pale pink flowers, with yellow anthers,are very sweetly scented. Leaves are mid-green with a purple flush.Grandiflora. Extremely vigorous form with dark green leaves and 4 inchpure white star-like flowers with yellow stamens.Tetrarose. Large lilac-rose flowers are particularly attractive contrastedagainst the young bronze foliage. Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

COTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS ROBUSTA - See page 21.

GOLDEN TASSELS HOP (Humulus lupulus Golden Tassels). New dwarf,bushy, female hop with exceptional golden foliage. Fragrant green spikes offlowers in July, followed by bronze hops, suitable for brewing, which can beharvested in September or left for their ornamental value. Rapid-growerreaching 8-10ft every year, but needs cutting down to the ground each winter.Sun or partial shade.Pg. £5.99 each, £5.69 each for 5 or more.

HONEYSUCKLE, EARLY DUTCH (Lonicera periclymenum Belgica).Vigorous form of native woodbine with dark green leaves on bushy twiningstems. Purple-red and yellow flowers in May and June fill the air withdelightful sweet fragrance. In autumn, terminal bunches of bright orange-redberries appear. Any aspect but prefers light shade. Suitable for growingthrough trees. Height 15-20ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

HONEYSUCKLE, GOLD FLAME (Lonicera heckrottii Gold Flame). Abeautiful twining climber with large leaves, dark green above and blue-greenbeneath, unusually united in pairs. In mild winters this attractive foliage maybe held. Clusters of heavily scented tubular flowers 11/2 ins (4cm) long, pinkon the outside with bright orange throats appear in terminal whorls duringthe summer. These are sometimes followed by red berries. Any aspect, butlight shade preferred. Height 15-20ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

HONEYSUCKLE, HALL’S PROLIFIC (Lonicera japonica Hall’s Prolific). Arampant evergreen climber with pale green downy leaves on twining stems.From June to September, many heavily perfumed white flowers appear,these turning to pale yellow with age. Flowers are followed by blue-blackberries in autumn. Any aspect, but thrives in light shade and is suitable forgrowing through trees. Height 25-30ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

HONEYSUCKLE, COPPER BEAUTY (Lonicera henryi Copper Beauty). '❇'New outstanding variety. Evergreen with stunning large coppery-red newleaves and stems which turn rich green as they mature. Intense copper-yellow flowers which contrast dramatically against the foliage, and appearthroughout the summer. Exceptionally strong-growing, twining climbersuitable for full sun or partial shade.Pg 1-11/2ft. £3.99 each, £3.75 each for 5 or more.

HYDRANGEA, CLIMBING (H. anomala petiolaris). A self-clinging vigorousclimber which can reach up to 70ft in favourable conditions. In June, flatheads of white sterile flowers appear in 7 to 10 inch clusters, giving amagnificent display. This plant will thrive on a north or north-east facing wall.Not suitable for dry sites. Height up to 70ft.Pg 8-12ins. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

IVY, GOLDHEART (Hedera helix Goldheart, H. h. Oro di Bogliasco).◆ ✖Dense vigorous evergreen. Attractive rich green foliage with large centralsplash of buttercup yellow. Tolerant of dry conditions and heavy shade, butcolour will be better in sun or semi-shade. Excellent self-clinging wall coverplant reaching 20ft or more. Height (ground cover) 6ins. Plant 2ft apart.Pg 1-11/2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5-49, £2.18 each for 50 or more.

IVY, IRISH (Hedera hibernica).◆ ✖ Dense, vigorous, evergreen which rapidlycarpets the ground with large dark glossy green leaves. Round clusters oflight green flowers, which are very attractive to bees and other insects,appear in early spring and these are followed by black fruits in autumn,which provide a good source of bird food. Tolerant of dry conditions andheavy shade. Excellent self-clinging wall cover plant growing rapidly to 20ftor more. Height (ground cover) 6ins. Plant 3ft apart.Pg 1-11/2ft. £1.99 each, £1.85 each for 5-49, £1.72 each for 50 or more.

IVY, SULPHUR HEART (Hedera colchica Sulphur Heart) (H.c. Paddy’sPride).◆ ✖ Very impressive, dense, vigorous, hardy evergreen with large,bold, strikingly variegated leaves, splashed yellow in centre merging to palethen deep green. Self-clinging wall cover plant growing to 15ft. Height(ground cover) 6ins. Plant 3ft apart.Pg 1-11/2ft. £2.69 each, £2.49 each for 5-49, £2.30 each for 50 or more.

JASMINE, SUMMER-FLOWERING (Jasminum officinale). Strong-growing,hardy twining climber with mid-green leaves and clusters of brilliant whitebeautifully fragrant flowers from June to September. This Jasmine alsomakes a wonderful plant for a large conservatory as its sweet fragrance willfill the air. Prefers a sheltered corner in cold northern districts. Ideal forcovering walls, trellises, arbours and pergolas in a sheltered aspect. Full sunto light shade needed. Height up to 30ft.Pg 1-11/2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

JASMINE, WINTER-FLOWERING (Jasminum nudiflorum). Hardy climberwhich thrives in any position even on a cold sunless north wall. A profusionof bright yellow flowers bespangle the green stems from November to Apriloffering cheer on dreary winter days. Can also be grown as a shrub, and istolerant of poor soil, both acid and alkaline. Height up to 10ft. A dramaticeffect can be obtained if grown with Japanese Quince (page 15) as theorange-red flowers of the Quince appear at the same time as the Jasmine.Pg 1-11/2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

PASSION FLOWER EDEN (Passiflora Eden).❇ ◆ A wonderful new hardy variety of passion flower which is a hybrid between Passiflora caerulea andP. Amethyst. It produces large exotic, sweetly-scented mauve flowers up to41/2 ins (11cm) across in great profusion throughout the summer. Theattractive three-lobed leaves are flushed with mauve and in mild areas it willbe evergreen. Very vigorous covering up to 35ft of wall space. Grow in moistbut well drained soil in a warm sunny position away from cold drying winds.Hardy to -7°C (19°F). Can also be grown in a sunny conservatory.Pg 8-12ins £4.99 each, £4.65 each for 5 or more.

PYRACANTHA (Firethorn). Dense, prickly, fast-growing evergreen plant,clusters of white flowers in June and masses of berries in autumn andwinter. Shade tolerant. Excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where aheight of 9ft and spread of 12ft can be attained. Trim between May andJuly.Golden Sun (P. Soleil d’Or). Less usual form with mid to light green leavesand large clusters of deep yellow berries.Orange Glow. Excellent form with dark green foliage and freely producedorange-red berries.Red Column (P. coccinea Red Column). A more upright habit with massesof bright red berries.Pg 1-11/2ft. £2.69 each, or see page 10 for quantity discounts.

RUSSIAN VINE (Fallopia baldschuanica, F. aubertii) (Mile-a-Minute Vine). Veryfast growing twining climber for any aspect, and very useful for climbing inunsightly wire fences or up trees. In summer, it produces masses of panicles ofwhitish flowers which are 10 to 18 inches (25 to 45cm) long, and these cover theframework of branches. In autumn, they age to pink and finally brown. The lightgreen foliage has good autumn colouring of yellow and bronze. Height up to 40ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

STAR JASMINE (Trachelospermum jasminoides). Evergreen twining climberwith glossy dark green leaves, 4ins long, which give a marvellous foil to thewaxy, five-petalled, extremely sweetly scented white flowers which appear inmid to late summer. In winter leaves turn an attractive bronze-red. Outside,grow in a sheltered sunny position not prone to severe frosts, or will make awonderful scented conservatory plant. Height up to 28ft, spread 10ft.Pg 8-12ins. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

VIRGINIA CREEPER (Parthenocissus quinquefolia engelmannii). A reallyrampant self-clinging climber, excellent for covering large walls, towers orrambling in tall trees. The green summer leaves turn brilliant orange and redin autumn. When young, it is best to pin the stems to the wall to encourageself-clinging. Height up to 70ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

WISTERIA (W. sinensis Prolific).◆ An outstanding twining climber withwoody stems which are covered with long racemes of wonderfully scented,pea-like, pale violet or violet flowers in May. A magnificent sight in flower.Attractive dark to mid-green leaves which consist of up to 11 leaflets. Canbe grown against a wall, up an old tree or trained as a small weepingstandard. Height, as climber, up to 100ft. Pg 1-11/2ft. £5.99 each, £5.69 each for 5 or more.

SYMBOLS 'T' Triploid, see 'Pollination' above. 'x' Reasonably self-fertile. ‘❖’ Old English Apple. ‘❇' registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights.PRICES All varieties £12.95. For a collection of 3 apples, your choice, £35.85, saving £3.00.

POLLINATION All apples fruit better with a pollinator, but those that are reasonably self-fertile are marked ‘x’. To select a pollinator, choose a variety ofapple with the same, preceding or following number. Thus, a variety marked 2 can be pollinated by a different variety of apple marked 1, 2 or 3, with theexception of those marked ‘T ’ which provide little pollen and should not be used as pollinators. These varieties particularly need suitable pollinators. Crabapples, Golden Hornet and John Downie, listed on page 18, are also good pollinators.PLANTING DISTANCE The approx. distances for apples are – cordon 21/2-3ft, bush 12-15ft, half standard 15-20ft, full standard 25-30ft, espalier 12-15ft.ROOTSTOCK Mostly on MM106, and occasionally on M26, semi-dwarfing stocks. Bramley’s Original on M9, dwarfing stock.

Arthur Turner. ❖ Large greenish-yellow flushed orange-brown fruits, very heavy cropper. Excellent well-flavoured baking apple. Aug.-Oct. 2x ✓

Bramley’s Original. ❖ As Bramley’s Seedling but propagated from the original tree in Nottingham, so excellent quality. Nov.-Mar. 2TBramley’s Seedling. ❖ Heavy crops, firm pale yellow flesh, acid, cooks to pale cream purée. Green with red stripes. Very vigorous. Nov.-Mar. 2THowgate Wonder. Heavy cropping, large to very large, yellow-green flushed red, first-class cooking apple. Growth vigorous. Oct.-Jan. 3 ✓

Tom Putt (Cider). ❖ Culinary or cider apple, bright red flush with stripes; flesh is firm and quite sharp, but sweet when cooked. Sept.-Nov. 3

Blenheim Orange. ❖ Large, golden, flushed red crisp fruits of fine sweet nutty flavour. Suits heavy soil. 200 yr. old variety. Nov.-Feb. 2T ✓

Charles Ross. ❖ Large, good, sweet flavoured, juicy orange-red eater which also bakes well. Easy to grow, scab resistant. Oct.-Nov. 2x ✓

Cobra. Cross between COx’s and BRAmley. Excellent early cooker, then fine dessert apple by mid-winter with refreshing tangy quality.Sept.-Feb. 3 ✓

James Grieve. ❖ Tender, very juicy, excellent flavour, pale yellow with red flush. Regular cropper. Picked early cooks well. Sept.-Oct. 2x ✓

Orleans Reinette. ❖ Aromatic, nutty, sweet, firm fruit, golden with red stripes. High in vitamin C. Sweet baked, good eater. Nov-Jan. 2

Ashmead’s Kernel. ❖ Superb sweet aromatic flavour, yellow flesh, firm and crisp. Skin green-yellow flushed orange-brown. Dec.-Mar. 3Bardsey. ❖ 13th century variety producing apples striped pink over cream. Unique lemon scented flavour. Very disease resistant. Mid Oct.-Dec. 3Beauty of Bath. ❖ Sweet, juicy and pleasantly sharp. Bright red flush on pale yellow skin. Heavy crops, spreading habit. Early Aug. 1 ✓

Braeburn. Very popular colourful eating apple, crisp, firm, aromatic and juicy. Now grows well here but enjoys a sheltered, sunny spot. Oct.-Jan 3xCourt Pendu Plat (Wise Apple). ❖ Yellow with light-red flush; rich strong pineapple flavour, still intense in February. Prolific. Oct.-Apr. 3 ✓

Cox's Self-Fertile. ❖ Unique fine flavoured aromatic fruit, tender and juicy. Not suitable for cold or wet soils. Compact habit. Oct.-Jan. 2xDiscovery. Regular good cropper, sweet crisp apples of good flavour, aromatic, yellow, flushed red. Moderate growth. Aug.-Sept. 2 ✓

Egremont Russet. ❖ Firm golden russet fruits, medium size, delicious highly distinctive flavour. Crops well, moderately vigorous. Oct.-Dec. 1x ✓

Ellison’s Orange. ❖ Intense rich aromatic flavour with taste of aniseed, crisp and very juicy. Greenish-yellow streaked red. Sept.-Oct. 3x ✓

Fiesta (Red Pippin).❇ Superb rich aromatic Cox-like flavour but crisper texture and juicy white flesh. Reliable heavy cropper. Oct.-Mar. 2 ✓

Herefordshire Russet.❇ Excellent quality, rich aromatic flavour. Small/medium sized fruit, Cox flavour. Heavy fruiting, disease resistant. Sept.-Jan. 3xKaty. Attractive bright rosy-red fruit, juicy, crisp, sweet and pleasant flavour. Regular heavy cropper. Very hardy variety. Sept.-early Oct. 2 ✓

Laxton's Superb. ❖ Very heavy cropper, sweet and aromatic. Flesh firm, juicy. Fruits medium to large, yellow with red flush. Nov.-Mar. 3xLimelight. Abundant crops of crisp, refreshing, green apples with attractive pink blush. Very disease resistant. Neat shaped tree. Mid-Sept.-Mid-Dec. 3x ✓

Red Falstaff. ❇ Very frost resistant recommended self-fertile apple. Aromatic juicy fruit which store very well. Good pollinator. Oct.-Mar. 2x ✓

Red Windsor. ❖ Superb Cox-type flavour with very heavy crops. Frost hardy, very compact growth, ideal garden variety. Aug.-Mid-Oct. 2x ✓

Royal Gala. Crisp, aromatically sweet apple with pinkish-orange stripes over yellow. Cross between Cox’s and Golden Delicious. Late Sept-Dec. 2xScrumptious. ❇ Heavy crops of thin skinned, truly scrumptious red apples, even on young trees. Disease resistant, very hardy. Sept.-Oct. 2x ✓

Sunset. Very heavy regular cropper, superb aromatic flavour, crisp and juicy, golden-yellow with orange-red flush. Nov.-Dec. 2x ✓

Winter Gem. New heavy cropping, exceptional quality, pink-flushed apple, rich and aromatic. Excellent flavour. Strong grower. Oct.-Mar. 2Worcester Pearmain. ❖ Sweet and perfumed if picked ripe, regular good cropper. Apples golden-yellow streaked crimson. Aug.-Sept. 2x ✓

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SOFT FRUIT CERTIFIED VIRUS-FREE STOCK WHERE APPLICABLE, OTHER FRUIT MINISTRY INSPECTED MONTHS DENOTE THE SEASON OF USE FRUIT IS SUPPLIED FIELD GROWN UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

MAIDEN TREES These are young trees suitable for growing into bush, half standard and fan-trained, and in the case of apples and pears also cordon,pyramid, espalier, spindlebush or other trained forms.FAMILY TREES Family trees have three different, compatible varieties grafted onto one tree, and are therefore ideal for a small garden where space is ata premium. They are available for apples and pears. For details please telephone or refer to our website, www.hedging.co.uk.FAN AND ESPALIER TREES For best results we recommend buying maidens and training them or in the case of nectarines, peaches and quinces, youngtrees can be bought and trained. Ready trained trees are available for collection or local delivery from the Garden Centre.ROOTSTOCKS Except for those items supplied on their own roots (figs, hazel nuts, mulberries, most walnuts and all the soft fruit), our trees are supplied onrootstocks best suited to the form and variety of tree offered and able to thrive in a wide range of soils and conditions. The stock supplied will be marked onthe label and will normally be as indicated below, but very occasionally a substitute stock of a similar nature may be supplied.BUSH AND HALF STANDARD Many varieties of apples, cherries, pears, plums, gages and damsons are available as bush trees. These are available fromthe Garden Centre or for mail order customers. Please telephone or visit our website, www.hedging.co.uk for more details. Some varieties of fruit are alsoavailable as half standard for collection or local delivery only.

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MAIDEN CHERRIESPOLLINATION All cherries listed are self-fertile, except Vega which will cross pollinate with Stella or Sunburst. PLANTING DISTANCE Bush and fan-trained 12-15ft, half standard 15-20ft. Maiden and Bush trees are also suitable for fan-training.ROOTSTOCK Colt - Semi-dwarfing stock - all varieties. Giesla 5 - dwarfing rootstock ideal for a small garden - all varieties except Vega.PRICES Giesla 5 rootstock £15.95 - Colt rootstock £14.95.

Morello. Large, round, dark red, juicy sharp acid flavoured cooker with red flesh. Regular heavy cropper. Excellent fan-trained on north facing wall. AugustStella. Juicy excellent flavoured large dark red dessert cherries, sweet and delicious. Good cropper, vigorous upright growth. Late JulySummer Sun. Highly recommended dessert cherry, sweet dark red fruits. Compact habit and suitable for colder more exposed areas. Late July/AugSunburst. Very large fruits, gorgeous flavour, black when ripe. Very heavy yield. Excellent dessert cherry. Easy garden variety from Canada. Early JulyVega. Highly recommended variety with extremely large, sweet, juicy, creamy-white cherries with red flush which birds don’t take so quickly. Late July

Beth. Excellent variety. Medium sized fruit of superb flavour, white, sweet, juicy flesh. High yields. Ideal garden pear. Aug.-Sept. 2 dConcorde. ❇ Superb variety which crops heavily when young. Excellent flavour, heavy and consistent cropper. Medium to large pears. Oct.-Jan. 3 dConference. Heavy cropping reliable pear, flesh creamy-white, firm, sweet and juicy. Skin green with brown russet. Mid Oct.-late Nov. 2 d ✓

Doyenne du Comice. Large, melting, very rich and juicy. A most outstanding pear for flavour. A connoisseur’s variety. Nov. 3 dInvincible. ❇ Remarkably tough and hardy variety producing heavy crops of good quality fruits every year. Self-fertile. Sept.-Oct. 2 cd ✓

Sensation. A sport of Williams’ Bon Chrétien, bright red skin when ripe, distinct red foliage. Creamy-white texture, melting and juicy. Aug.-Sept. 2 dWilliams’ Bon Chrétien. Regular cropper, good flavour, sweet and strong, very juicy. Pick when green just before ripening. Early Sept. 2 d

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MAIDEN PLUMS, GAGES and DAMSONS

Self-fertile. Plant 20ft apart. Rootstock Crataegus. Young tree £13.95.

Nottingham (Mespilus germanica Nottingham). Medlars are much-branchedspreading trees grown as much for their ornamental appearance as their fruit.Young leaves are soft green with a hint of pink. Large wide saucer-shapedwhite or pink flowers appear in May or June. The unusual fruits then developand these should be picked early in November, then stored for approximatelythree weeks until the flesh is brown. They are then ready for eating or jellymaking. Height 20ft, spread 20ft.

Self-fertile. Plant 15-18ft apart. Young trees suitable for growing as bush orfan-trained. Rootstock Nectarine and Peach Peregrine St. Julien A £13.95.Avalon Pride Montclaire £28.95.

NECTARINE Lord Napier. Very large, succulent and juicy, smooth-skinnedfruits. Suitable for growing under glass, against a warm wall or in the open inwarm areas. Nectarines need a warmer position than peaches to ensure theproduction of good quality fruit. August.PEACH Avalon Pride. New outstanding variety from Seattle - greatestadvancement in peach breeding in many years as it is the first variety to beresistant to peach leaf curl. Montclaire stock is highly productive, mediumvigour and is less susceptible to frost damage, but grow in sheltered south-facing location. Attractive pink flowers followed by delicious, large, juicy fruitsfrom early August.PEACH Peregrine. Attractive flowers followed by excellent flavoured, largefruits, good cropper. Suitable for growing under glass, against a warm wallor in the open in warm areas. Early to mid August.

Self-fertile. Black Mulberry Pot grown 2-3ft £14.95 (£12.95 collected). White Mulberry 3-4ft £3.99.

Black Mulberry (Morus nigra). Slow-growing, round headed tree with mid-green leaves. Bears good piquant flavoured loganberry-like fruits 1 inch long,which are excellent eaten raw, or used in jams, preserves or wine. Harvestfruits August to September.

White Mulberry (Morus alba). Fast-growing spreading tree with large brightgreen leaves which turn yellow in autumn. These are traditional food forsilkworms. Very sweet fruits, 1 inch long, which vary from white, pink ornearly black, are ripe in August and September.

Young trees £13.95. Rootstock Quince A. Half standard for collection from theGarden Centre. For ornamental fruiting variety see Japanese Quince page 15.

Quinces are very ornamental producing, at an early age, large, solitary blush-pink flowers in spring followed by large, excellent flavoured, fruits in autumn,which store well. Good for jam, jelly, wine or added to apple dishes wherethey add a wonderful extra flavour. Self-fertile but produces even bettercrops if two different varieties are planted. Plant 10-12ft apart.

Champion. Medium-sized, apple-shaped fruit of distinctive flavour. Fleshturns a pink colour on cooking.Vranja. Very large, clear, shiny, pear-shaped yellow fruits which are veryfragrant. Flesh softer than most varieties. Vigorous upright growth.

MEDLAR MULBERRIES

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POLLINATION Many plums do not require pollinators and those which do not are marked ‘x’. Those unmarked fruit better with a pollinator but will fruitwithout except Old Greengage which must have a pollinator. The numbers given indicate the flowering period; so for a pollinator choose a plum with thesame, preceding or following number, as with apples.PLANTING DISTANCE Bush 12-15ft, half standard 15-18ft, full standard 25-30ft, fan-trained 15-18ft. For Pixy rootstock this may be reduced by 4ft.ROOTSTOCK St. Julien A - a good stock especially if conditions are less than ideal. Victoria maiden is available on both St. Julien A andPixy rootstock, a more dwarfing rootstock.PRICES St. Julien A rootstock £14.45, except Stella’s Star £16.45. Victoria Pixy rootstock £15.95. BUSH, HALF STANDARD AND FAN TRAINED TREES See website, www.hedging.co.uk, or ask for details.

‘c’ = COOKING/CULINARY, ‘d’ = DESSERT, MONTHS DENOTE THE SEASON OF USE

Czar.❖ Medium sized round or oval-oblong purple plum, good flavour. Flesh yellow-green, very juicy, good reliable cropper, very popular. Early Aug. 2x cd ✓

Early Transparent Gage.❖ Medium-sized yellow-spotted-red, melting, sweet golden flesh, excellent flavour. Reliable cropper in most of UK. Aug. 2x dExcalibur. New, very prolific, red-fruited variety, very large, excellent quality, sweet and juicy, similar to Victoria. Strong growing tree. Late July 2x cFarleigh Damson.❖ Oval blue-black fruit, greenish-yellow flesh, good damson flavour, prolific cropper. Recommended for the north. Mid-late Sept. 1x c ✓

Marjorie’s Seedling. Large oval blue-black plums. Juicy yellow flesh of good flavour. Very good cropper, vigorous. Late Sept.-early Oct. 3x cdMerryweather Damson. Large blue-black fruit, true damson flavour. Hardy, will succeed in exposed, wet areas where plums may fail.Early Sept. 1x cOld Greengage.❖ True greengage, lower yields than modern varieties, but with translucent flesh and unsurpassable flavour. Mid Aug. 2 cdOullin’s Golden Gage.❖ Large, round sweet-flavoured, delicious yellow gage with transparent flesh. Vigorous growth. Mid Aug. 2x cdShropshire Damson (Prune). Prolific small oval blue-black fruit, excellent flavoured green-yellow flesh. Compact and reliable. Mid-late Sept. 3x cStella’s Star (Hector). New superb variety which reliably produces heavy crops of sweet, juicy, delicious greengages from a young age.Early Sept. 2 cd ✓

Victoria.❖ Popular variety with very large luscious fruits, with juicy green-yellow flesh. Extremely heavy cropper even when young. Aug.-Sept. 1x cd

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Apricots are best grown as fan trained trees against a sunny wall. They willcrop as free standing trees in a sheltered sunny position free from late frosts.

Moorpark. Early to mid Aug. Hardy variety producing reliable yields of goodflavoured, deep orange fleshed apricots. RHS Award of Garden Merit.Tomcot. Mid-Aug. New Canadian variety that has revolutionised apricotgrowing in Europe. Attractive compact tree producing superb juicy fruits.

Young trees on St. Julien, Robin £13.95, Ingrid £19.95.

Almonds are very ornamental trees bearing showy, light pink blossom inspring which may need protecting from frost. Hand pollination and plantingtwo different varieties will enhance crop size. Do not plant near peaches ashybridisation may occur resulting in bitter nuts. Both varieties are veryresistant to peach leaf curl and crop in September.

Ingrid.Very reliable cropper producing well flavoured good quality nuts.Robin.Very hardy setting large, 1-11/2 ins (3-4cm) gorgeous, sweet nuts.

ALMONDSAPRICOTS

BLACK CHOKEBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Pot grown £3.99Viking. Bushy shrub, masses of small white flowers in spring followed bylustrous black fruits which resemble large black currants and have a veryhigh vitamin C content. In the autumn this plant will become a real feature asthe leaves turn brilliant orange and red so could look good in an ornamentalborder. Any soil except shallow chalk. Grows to 3-5ft.

BLACKBERRIES All varieties are self-fertileAshton Cross. Very heavy cropping, true blackberry flavour, 8 week pickingperiod from beginning of August. Plant 15ft apart. Aug.-Sept. £7.99Karaka Black. ❇ Enormous, easy-to-pick fruits up to 3ins long, glossy,sweet, juicy, good aromatic flavour. Plant 3-4ft apart. Mid July-Sept. £6.99Loch Ness.❇ Thornless variety suitable for smaller gardens. Abundant, long,good flavoured berries. Plant 6ft apart. Late Aug.-Sept. £7.99Waldo. Highly recommended thornless variety. Large intensely black berriesof exceptional flavour. Compact. Plant 4ft apart. Mid July. £6.99

BLACKCURRANTSSelf-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Fruits July to August. 2 year bushes. All varietiesare very heavy cropping. £3.99Ben Connan.❇ Ben Lomond/Sarek cross. High yields of very large, easy-to-pick, full-flavoured berries. Mildew and leaf curling midge resistant. Early season.Ben Lomond.❇ Late frost resistant blossom. Large good flavoured berriesfreeze well. Mildew resistant. Compact habit. Late season.Ben Sarek.❇ Early frost resistant blossom. Compact bush, heavy crops oflarge good flavoured berries. Mildew resistant. Mid to late season.Ben Tirran.❇ New recommended variety. Mildew resistant. Very lateflowering. Heavy crops of large, tasty berries. Late season.Wellington XXX. Fine, juicy sweet flavoured medium to large berries.Vigorous spreading habit, heavy cropper, excellent for freezing. Mid season.

BLUEBERRIES Pot grown £3.99Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty(acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft apart. Excellent for planting in containers.Berkeley. Very large, prolific, light blue berries, good quality, firm with mildsweet flavour. Vigorous spreading bush. Mid August.Bluecrop. Large, light blue, firm, good quality berries, good cropper, uprightvigorous growth. Very attractive autumn colouring. Early-Mid August.Herbert. Very large, dark berries which are considered to be the bestflavoured of all varieties. Mid-late August.Patriot. Very large, slightly flat, velvety berries, firm flesh of excellent flavour,delightful aroma. Tolerant of heavier wetter soils and colder weather. July/Aug.

BOYSENBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart. Fruits July-August. £8.99Thornless. Loganberry x blackberry x raspberry hybrid. Large, dark purple,very sweet fruits resembling raspberries but with the flavour of wildblackberries. Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Remarkably drought resistant.

CRANBERRY Pot grown £3.99Early Black. Very high quality fruit, early and dark red colour, high in vitaminC. Excellent for juices, preserves, jams and chutney. Low spreading bushneeding a pH of less than 4.5, and plenty of water as it naturally grows inpeat bogs. Excellent for planting in containers in lime-free soil. Mid to lateAugust.

FIG ✖ Self-fertile. Plant 12ft apart. Pot grown £10.95 (£8.95 collected)Brown Turkey. Aug.-Sept. Large oval fruits, brownish-red skins, sweet richred flesh. A hardy variety but is best planted against a warm wall or underglass. Young shoots and fruits may need protection from heavy frosts.

GOOSEBERRIES All varieties £4.99Self-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Fruits June to July. 2 year bushes.Hinnonmaki Green. Heavy crops of very large green fruits. Vigorous plantswhich are resistant to mildew. Mid season. c.Hinnonmaki Red. Heavy crops of very large, good flavoured, red fruits.Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Mid season. c and d.Hinnonmaki Yellow. Heavy crops of very large yellow excellent flavouredfruits. Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Mid season. c.Invicta.❇ Very heavy cropper, strong upright growth, good flavoured fruits,mildew resistant, good culinary variety. Mid season. C.Jubilee. Improved form of Careless. Heavy cropper, large pale green fruitsof good flavour, freezes well. Early to mid season. C and d.Leveller. Superb flavoured yellow-green fruit, heavy cropper. One of thebest dessert fruits. Needs well drained soil. Mid season. C and d.Martlet. An excellent red fruited, hairless dessert variety with succulent wellflavoured flesh. Very heavy cropper and disease resistant. Mid season. d.Pax.❇ New dark red gooseberry, usually spine free! Sweet medium-sizedexcellent quality berries. Mildew resistant. Spreading habit. Mid season. C and d.Whinham’s Industry. Sweet excellent flavoured large red hairy fruits. Do notprune hard. Succeeds on heavy or poor soils. Mid season. C and d.

GRAPEVINE Self-fertile. Pot grown £6.99Boskoop Glory. Very hardy variety which can be grown inside or grows welloutside in a sunny position. Exceptionally heavy cropper, producing massesof small-medium-sized delicious purple grapes, which are virtually seedless.Excellent for eating and wine making. Sept.-Oct.

JOSTABERRY Self-fertile. Plant 6ft apart. 2 year bushes. £4.99Blackcurrant x gooseberry hybrid. Pleasant sharp-flavoured fruits resemblingblackcurrants, but twice the size, are borne on upright thornless, vigorousbushes. Fruit excellent for jams, pies and summer puddings. Prolific cropper,highly disease resistant. Cultivate like a black currant. July.

KIWI FRUITS, CHINESE GOOSEBERRIESSelf-fertile. Pot grown £5.99Issai (Actinidia arguta Issai). This variety is closely related to the traditionalkiwi fruit which is found in shops, but it has the advantage of a hairlessskin so does not need peeling. Fruit is about 11/2ins long and is extremelyhigh in vitamin C, delicious and very sweet. Very hardy and makes abeautiful vine.Jenny (Actinidia deliciosus Jenny). Attractive vine which after two or threeyears will start to produce a crop of traditional ‘fuzzy’ kiwi fruits which arehigh in vitamin C. Hardy, but should be planted against a south or westfacing wall.

LOGANBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart. £8.99Thornless LY 654. Hybrid between Blackberry and Raspberry with verylarge, cone-shaped burgundy-red berries up to 2ins long, with sharp,distinctive, delicious flavour. Very high yields, good for eating raw, cooking orfreezing. Mid July-Aug.

NUTS - HAZEL NUTSPlant 12ft apart. Better pollination is achieved when two different varietiesare planted. 11/2-2ft. Purple-Leafed Filbert £2.99. All other varieties £3.99Cosford. Cobnut. Vigorous upright grower. Large oval thin-shelled nuts, withshort husks, and sweet flavour. Good pollinator.Kentish Cob (Lambert’s Filbert). Moderately vigorous upright grower, prolificbearer of large long nuts of good flavour.Pearson’s Prolific (Nottingham). Cobnut. Compact habit. Abundant crops ofsmall to medium round nuts of good flavour. Good pollinator.Purple-Leafed Filbert (Corylus maxima Purpurea). Dark red catkins followedby rich purple leaves. Small nuts of excellent flavour. Very attractive if grownalongside Golden-Leafed Hazel (see page 6).

NUTS - WALNUTS For general description see page 13.Walnut (Juglans regia). A majestic tree producing consistent heavy cropsof delicious walnuts. £5.99Walnut, Rita (Juglans regia Rita). A grafted tree which produces excellentcrops of delicious walnuts but on a tree which only reaches about 25ft atmaturity. Crops well when young and because of its ultimate size is moresuitable as a garden variety. £35.95

RASPBERRIESSelf-fertile. Plant 18 inches apart, 5ft between rows. Main crop raspberriesfruit late June to August. All the varieties listed below are suitable forfreezing. Avoid planting raspberries in waterlogged soil.Sold in packs of 5 canes of one variety. All varieties £7.49 per pack

Collection of 3 packs of 5, your choice, £19.49Autumn Bliss.❇ High yields of good sized and flavoured berries on sturdyshort canes which should not require supporting. Mid Aug. to end Sept.Glen Ample.❇ Highly recommended. High yields of very large excellentquality, good flavoured fruit. Spine free, long picking period. Mid season.Glen Lyon.❇ Heavy cropping, thornless variety with beautiful glossy largefruit of excellent flavour. Disease resistant. Early to mid season.Glen Magna. Highly recommended variety. Very large dark red fruit ofexcellent flavour and appearance. High yields, few spines. Late season.Malling Jewel. Medium to large, sweet, dark red berries. Compact growth.Heavy, reliable cropper. The best flavoured raspberry. Mid season.Octavia. Late summer, filling the gap between summer and autumn crops.Sweet, good flavour, few seeds. Upright habit, easily managed.

RED and WHITECURRANTSSelf-fertile. Plant Redcurrants 6ft apart, Whitecurrants 5ft. 2 year bushes. £3.99Red Lake. Large, bright, good-flavoured, firm berries borne in large, easilypicked strigs. Moderately vigorous growth. Excellent for jelly. Late July.Redstart. New highly recommended late variety. Bright fruit of acid flavourborne on long strigs. Consistently high yields. Aug.White Versailles. Very long bunches of large, juicy, sweet berries. Heavycropper. Excellent for summer puddings, sauces and serving fresh. June/July.

RHUBARB Self-fertile. Plant 3ft apart. Pot grown £2.49Glaskin’s Perpetual. Bright red stems of very fine quality are produced fromlate spring to late summer. Will tolerate partial shade.Victoria. Popular old veriety with thick tall stems, green-tinged-pink fromApril to June. Good flavour and freezes well. Easy and trouble-free.

STRAWBERRIES12 varieties of pot grown plants now available, see page 17 for details.

TAYBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart. £6.99Buckingham. Spineless variety with vigorous stout canes, and enormousberries resembling Loganberries, of excellent sweet flavour. Suitable fordessert, jam-making and freezing. Regular heavy cropper. Mid July-Aug.

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Suitable for any normal soil and position andEvergreen AverageName Approximate E Growth Exposed

Ultimate Hedge Deciduous Per Year Page Windy Damp Dry Wet Coastal ChalkyHeight Height D (See note) Sites Shade Shade Sites Areas Soil

Alder, Common 70ft 6ft+ D 11/2ft 2 ● ● ● ●Alder, Grey 80ft 6ft+ D 11/2-2ft 2 ● ● ● ● ●Alder, Italian 80ft 6ft+ D 2ft 2 ● ● ● ● ●Amelanchier/Obelisk 15ft 4-6ft D 1-11/2ft 2 &15 ● ●Amelanchier gr. Robin Hill 25ft D 1-11/2ft 18 ● ●Ash 100ft D 1-11/2ft 2 ● ● ● ● ●Ash, Claret 70ft D 1-11/2ft 2 ● ● ● ●Aspen 50ft D 11/2ft 2 ● ●Beech, Green/Purple 100ft 3ft+ D✭ 2ft/11/2ft 2/3 ● ●Berberis darwinii/Julianae 8ft/10ft 4-7ft E 1ft 3 ● ● ●Berberis d. Compacta/frikartii Telstar 3ft 2-3ft E 4ins 3 ● ●Berberis, Green/Purple 4ft/5ft 3-4ft/3-5ft D 1ft 3 ● ● ●Berberis stenophylla 9ft 6-10ft E 11/2ft 3 ● ● ●Birch, Himalayan/Paper/Silver 40ft/90ft/50ft D 11/4ft 18 & 3 ● ● ● ● ●Birch, Young’s Weeping 25ft D 9ins 18 ● ● ● ● ●Blackthorn 13ft 3-10ft D 1ft 3 ● ● ●Box, Common 30ft 1-9ft E 4-6ins 3 ● ● ● ●Box, Dwarf 3ft 6-24ins E 1-2ins 3 ● ● ● ●Box, Faulkner 6ft 2-5ft E 4-6ins 3 ● ● ● ●Box, Variegated 4ft 1-4ft E 2ins 4 ● ● ● ●Buckthorn, Alder 13ft D 11/2ft 4 ●Buckthorn, Common or Purging 15ft D 1ft 4 ●Buckthorn, Sea 8ft 5-8ft D 1-11/2ft 4 ● ● ●Cedar, Blue Atlas 100ft E 2ft 18Cherry, Autumn Flowering 25ft D 1ft 18Cherry, Bird/Purple Bird 35ft/30ft D 11/4ft 4 & 18 ● ●Cherry, Cheal’s Weeping 20ft D 9ins 18 ●Cherry, Double White 45ft D 1ft 18 ●Cherry, Flag Pole 25ft D 1ft 18 ●Cherry, Great White/Shirofugen 30ft D 1ft 18 ●Cherry, Kanzan 30ft D 1ft 18 ●Cherry, Mount Fuji 18ft D 11/2ft 18 ●Cherry, Sargent’s 30ft D 1ft 18 ●Cherry, Spire 30ft D 1ft 18Cherry, Tibetan 30ft D 1ft 18Cherry, Wild 60ft D 13/4ft 4 ●Chestnut, Horse 90ft D 11/2ft 4 ● ●Chestnut, Red Horse 50ft D 11/2ft 19 ● ●Chestnut, Sweet 60ft D 11/2ft 4 ●Cornelian Cherry 10ft 4-6ft D 11/2ft 4 ● ●Cotoneaster franchetii 8ft 6-7ft E 1-11/2ft 4 ● ● ● ● ●Cotoneaster Hybridus Pendulus 10ft ✭✭✭ 1-11/2ft 18 ● ● ●Cotoneaster lacteus 12ft 6-10ft E 1-11/2ft 4 ● ● ● ● ●Cotoneaster simonsii 7ft 3-5ft ✭✭ 9-12ins 4 ● ● ● ● ●Crab Apple 35ft D 1ft 4 ●Crab Apple, Golden Hornet 25ft D 1ft 18 ●Crab Apple, Japanese 30ft D 6-9ins 18 ●Crab Apple, John Downie 30ft D 1ft 18 ●Crab Apple, Royalty/Rudolph 25ft/20-25ft D 1ft 18/19 ●Dogwoods, (except Midwinter Fire) 7-8ft D 11/2ft 5 ● ● ● ●Dogwood, Midwinter Fire 4ft D 6ins 5 ● ●Elaeagnus ebbingei/Limelight 10ft 5-8ft E 1-11/2ft 5 ● ● ●Elder 12ft D 2-3ft 5 ● ● ● ● ●Elm, Autumn Gold/Golden 60ft/12ft D 11/2ft/6ins 5/19 ● ●Elm, English 4-9ft D 11/2-2ft 5 ●Escallonia, both varieties 8ft 3-7ft E 1ft 5 ●Eucalyptus gunnii 80ft E 4ft 19 ●Euonymus, Gold/Silver 2ft 9-24ins E 2-3ins 5 & 6 ● ● ● ● ●Fir, Caucasian 120ft E 2ft 6Flowering Currant King Edward VII 6ft 3-5ft D 1ft 6 ● ●Forsythia 8ft 4-6ft D 11/2ft 6 ●Golden Elm 12ft D 6ins 19Gorse 6ft 3-5ft D 6-12ins 6 ● ● Griselinia 15ft 4-8ft E 1ft 6 ●Guelder Rose 13ft D 1ft 6 ● ● ●Hazel/Hazel Golden/Hazel Purple 20ft 5-12ft D 11/2ft 6 ●Hemlock, Western 100ft 6ft+ E 2-3ft 6Holly, Blue/Silver Hedgehog 8ft/6ft 3-6ft/5ft E 6ins 6 & 7 ● ● ● ●Holly, Gold/Green/Silver 45ft/65ft/45ft 3-15ft E 9-12ins 6 & 7 ● ● ● ● ●Holly, Golden King/J. C. van Tol 25ft/20ft 3-15ft E 6-12ins 6 & 7 ● ● ● ● ●Honeysuckle Hedging, Gold/Green 5ft 2-5ft E 9ins 7 ● ●Hornbeam & Fastigiate Hornbeam 80ft/60ft 3ft+ D✭ 1-2ft 7 & 19 ● ● ● ●Laburnum 23ft D 1ft 19 ●

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Larch 100ft D 3ft 7 ●Laurel 17ft 4ft+ E 11/2ft 7 ● ● ●Laurel, Dwarf 4ft 2-4ft E 6ins 7 ● ● ●Laurel, Etna 8ft 4-6ft E 6ins 7 ● ● ●Laurel, Marbled White 15ft 4ft E 6-9ins 7 ● ● ●Laurel, Portugal 15ft 4-10ft E 9ins 7 ● ● ● ●Laurel, Spotted 8ft 3-8ft E 6-9ins 8 ● ● ● ●Lavender Hidcote 2ft 2ft E 4ins 8 ● ●Lavender, Old English/White 3-4ft 3-4ft E 6ins 8 ● ●Leyland Cypress 100ft 6ft+ E 21/2-3ft 8 ●Leyland Cypress, Golden 100ft 6ft+ E 2-21/2ft 8 ●Lilac 20ft 6-8ft D 1ft 8 ●Lime, Broad or Large-leafed 100ft D 11/2ft 8Lime, Red/Small-leafed 80ft/75ft D 11/2ft 8 ●Liquidambar 80ft D 1ft 19London Plane 100ft D 11/2ft 8Maple, Crimson King 40ft D 1ft 19 ● ●Maple, Field 80ft 4-15ft D 1-2ft 8 ● ● ● ●Maple, Norway 90ft D 11/2ft 8 ● ● ● ●Maple, Silver 40ft D 9-12ins 19 ● ● ●Mountain Ash & Chinese/Edulis 40ft/30ft/40ft D 1ft 8 & 19 ● ● ●Mountain Ash Joseph Rock 25ft D 1ft 19 ● ● ●Mountain Ash Kashmir 28ft D 1ft 19 ● ●Nepeta Six Hills Giant 3ft 2-3ft E 6-9ins 9Oak, English or Common 100ft D 9ins 9 ● ● ● ●Oak, Holm 80ft 4-10ft E 9-12ins 9 ● ● ●Oak, Red 100ft D 11/2ft 9 ● ●Oak, Sessile 130ft D 9ins 9 ● ●Osmanthus 10ft 4-6ft E 4-6ins 9Pear, Chanticleer 20ft D 9ins 19Pear, Common 50ft D 1ft 9 ●Philadelphus 8ft 5-8ft D 1ft 9 ● ● ●Photinia 8ft 5-8ft E 6-9ins 9Pine, Austrian 90ft E 13/4ft 9 ● ● ●Pine, Scots 80ft E 13/4ft 9 ● ●Plum, Myrobalan/Purple-Leafed 25ft 4-6ft D 1-11/2ft 9,10 & 19 ● ●Poplar, Lombardy 100ft D 2-21/2ft 10 ● ● ● ● ●Poplar Robusta 100ft D 2ft 10 ● ● ● ●Poplar, Variegated Balm of Gilead 50ft D 11/2ft 10 ● ● ●Poplar, White 65ft D 13/4ft 10 ● ● ● ● ● ●Potentilla 4ft 2-4ft D 6-9ins 10 ● ● ●Privet, Golden/Green 10ft/12ft 3-12ft ✭✭✭ 1ft 10 ● ● ● ●Privet, Wild 10ft D 11/2ft 10 ● ● ● ●Pyracantha 9ft 4-9ft E 1-2ft 10 ● ●Quickthorn 45ft 3-20ft D 11/2ft 10 ● ● ● ● ●Robinia pseudoacacia 80ft 5-10ft D 1-11/2ft 10Rose, Blanc Double de Coubert 6ft 4-5ft D 1-11/2ft 10 ● ●Rose, Dog Rose 7ft D 11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Field Rose 10-12ft D 11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Fru Dagmar Hastrup 41/2ft 21/2-4ft D 1-11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Glauca 7ft 4-7ft D 1-11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Multiflora 15ft 6-10ft D 2-21/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Pendulina/Scotch 3ft 2-3ft D 1ft 11 ● ●Rose, Roseraie de L’Hay 7ft 5-6ft D 1-11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Rugosa & varieties† 7ft 4-7ft D 1-11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Sweet Briar 8ft 5-8ft D 11/2ft 11 ● ●Rose, Virginian 5ft 3-4ft D 11/2ft 11 ● ●Rosemary 6ft 2-4ft E 9ins 11 ● ●Rubus cockburnianus 8ft 4-7ft D 1-11/2ft 12 ●Santolina 2ft 1-11/2ft E 4ins 12 ●Service Tree, Bastard 45ft D 1ft 12 ● ●Service Tree, Wild 60ft D 1ft 12 ● ●Snowberry 7ft 5-7ft D 2-21/2ft 12 ● ● ● ● ● ●Snowberry, White Hedge 5ft 4-5ft D 1-2ft 12 ● ● ● ● ● ●Spindle 8ft D 11/2ft 12 ●Spruce, Norway 100ft E 21/2ft 12 ●Sweet Box 2ft up to 2ft E 1-2ins 12 ● ●Sycamore 100ft D 13/4ft 12 ● ● ● ● ●Thorn, all varieties 25ft D 1ft 19 ● ● ● ● ●Thuja Emerald 20ft 4-10ft E 9ins 12 ● ● ● ●Thuja plicata Atrovirens 100ft 6ft+ E 2ft 12 ● ● ●Tulip Tree 100ft D 2ft 19Viburnum fragrans 9ft 5-8ft D 9-12ins 12 ●

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† Hansa only reaches 5ft.✭ Retains its copper or brown leaves throughout the winter

on hedges.✭✭✭Semi-evergreen. Has a new crop of leaves in October,

which often last to spring in warm regions, but normally fallearlier in cold regions or in harsh winters.

✭✭✭Evergreen, but may lose its foliage in very hard winters.



Viburnum tinus 8ft 4-8ft E 6ins 12 ● ● ●Walnut 100ft D 1-11/4ft 13Wayfaring Tree 10ft D 1ft 13 ● ● ●Weeping Silver Pear 20-25ft D 6ins 19Whitebeam/W. Lutescens 50ft/40ft D 1ft 13 & 19 ● ● ●Willow, Contorted/Coyote 20ft D 3-4ft 19/13 ● ● ●Willow, Goat 30ft D 1-3ft 13 ● ● ● ● ●Willow, Golden 60ft D 11/2-2ft 13 ● ● ● ●Willow, Golden Weeping 65ft D 1ft 13 ● ●Willow, Grey Sallow 10ft D 2-4ft 13 ● ● ● ● ●Willow, Osier/Scarlet 30ft D 11/2-2ft 13 ● ● ● ● ●Willow, White 55ft D 11/2-2ft 13 ● ● ● ●Yew Brownii & Hicksii/Irish 10ft/30ft 1-6ft/1-10ft E 6-9ins 13 ● ● ●Yew, English 50ft 1ft+ E 1ft 13 ● ● ●Yew, Golden 12-15ft 1-4ft E 4ins 13 ● ● ●

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SUNDRIES

Rootgrow enhances a plant’s root system so a newly planted plant will findmore food and water, need less fertiliser, will establish faster thus reducinglosses and will increase tolerance to drought and adverse soil conditions.Rootgrow contains mycorrhizal fungi which attach to the roots and growvery rapidly forming a secondary root system, extending the volume of soilexplored by the plant by 700 times. This secondary root system extractswater and nutrients from the soil and exchanges them for waste carbonfrom the plant. This process usually takes about three years to establish butusing Rootgrow, it will be established within one month. Plants treated withRootgrow will put on more growth in their first year than untreated plants.

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Rootgrow Rootfood is an all-in-one, 100% natural, bioactive humate fertiliserand soil conditioner which releases nutrients in the soil to your plants.Rootfood can be used with Rootgrow to create a sustainable bioactive soilenvironment that will feed your plants.

Rootgrow Plus - For use on 90% of garden plants (main exceptionsbrassicas and ericaceous plants)75g £2.99 360g £10.99360g (Gel Mix) £11.99 5 litre (4kg) (Gel Mix) £89.99

10 litre (8kg) (Gel Mix) £169.99Rootgrow - For Roses, fruit trees and garden plants 60g £2.99Rootgrow Rootfood 900g £9.49

Watering newly planted stock is extremely important and if you live in anarea where the rainfall in the summer is low or there is a hosepipe ban,investment in a soaker hose kit could be very valuable.

Agralan Soaker Hose (trickle hose) is designed to irrigate easily, efficientlyand economically. Ideal for watering newly planted hedges, shrubberies, softfruit, vegetables, greenhouse benching and bog gardens. It can be run eitherfrom the mains or a water butt as only low pressure is needed.

The porous pipe can either be laid on the surface of the soil or buriedbeneath the surface. As the hose delivers the water direct to the soil, nearlyall evaporation is eliminated. The water will spread approximately 20ins(0.5m) either side of the hose, depending on soil type, so on cultivatedground the hose should be laid at 1m (1yd) intervals.

15m (50ft) hose, with fittings £25.9530m (100ft) hose, with fittings £42.95Extra fittings can be supplied - please ask for details.

We are offering 3ft canes for the support of spiral trees guards when theseare being used on young plants which are not strong enough to support theguard; or to support mesh guards, but they do have many other uses.9p each for 1-49 Complete bale of 500 £33.008p each for 50+ (£30.00 collected)

For bush, half standard and young trees we are offering 3ft and 4ft x 1.5in x1.5in softwood tree stakes. These should be used with interlocking orbuckle tree ties, depending on the size of the tree to be supported. Also foruse with tree shelters.3ft stakes - 89p each for 1-49 4ft stakes - 99p each for 1-49(79p each collected) (89p each collected)

Interlocking Tree Ties Super soft, adjustable, ties with ‘figure-of-eight’protection between plant and stake. 30cm (12inch) for bush or young trees.35p each for 1-49 32p each for 50-99 £23.95 for a pack of 100

Buckle Tree Ties 45cm (18 inch) long, 2.5cm (1 inch) wide, strong, tree tieswith buckles for bush, half standard and full standard trees.65p each for 1-49 59p each for 50-99 £49.00 for a pack of 100

Red and Blue Mason BeesBees, essential pollinators, are becoming scarcer, so the Oxford BeeCompany designed nesting tubes, to encourage the gentle native Red andBlue Mason Bees to nest and return to your garden. Further information isavailable on our website, www.hedging.co.uk.Small Nest Cylinder (30 nesting tubes) Red Mason Bee £9.99Large Nest Cylinder (100 nesting tubes) Red Mason Bee £15.99Replacement tubes, Red or Blue Mason Bee (20 tubes) £4.25Small Nest Cylinder (37 nesting tubes) Blue Mason Bee £9.99BumblebeesA nest box designed for nest-seeking queen Bumblebees. Bumblebees areexcellent pollinators for a wide range of flowers, vegetables and fruit.Bumblebee Nest £29.95Ladybirds Ladybirds are very useful predators of aphids (greenfly and blackfly).Ladybird houses provide hundreds of safe roosting perches for ladybirds tospend the winter and cold nights. Placed in the garden, the houses willencourage these beneficial insects.Ladybird House £17.95Ladybird Gift Pack the pack contains one Ladybird House and oneLadybird Book in an attractive presentation box. £25.95

ROOTGROW TM BAMBOO CANES AND TREE STAKES

TREE TIES

SOAKER HOSE KIT

BENEFICIAL INSECTS

Average Growth Per Year. This figure represents the annual increase in height you canexpect over the first 10-20 years. We have tried to give as accurate a figure as possiblebut plants are not only affected by their response to soil conditions and the weather butalso vary considerably in their growth habits. Some are slow in growth for the first yearsafter planting, then grow very rapidly. Others grow rapidly when young and then slowdown and others have steady growth habits. Some plants because of their form (i.e.weeping habit) may put on a lot of growth but only increase in height relatively slowly.

Tree shelters are ideal for helping to establish young trees. They are usedextensively, especially on difficult sites, to protect trees from cold winds andbrowsing animals. Because of their insulating properties, they also promotefaster growth. For example, you can expect up to six times more growth onan oak sapling in the first two years. They encourage good strong stemswith fewer side branches and make weed control much easier.

The shelters are manufactured from twin-walled polyethylene, and, thoughflat-packed, they quickly form a circle when erected. A round shelter offersless resistance to wind than a square shelter. Heavy duty shelters have acurved lip top to prevent abrasion of the tree.

Most deciduous trees benefit from tree shelters except sweet and horsechestnut and beech but on very hostile sites even these have shown bettergrowth with tree shelters. Both heights 95mm (33/4ins) diameter.

Heavy Duty (For trees needing longer term protection)0.75 metres (2ft 6ins) high 1.2 metres (4ft) high(3ft stake needed - see page 30) (4ft stake needed - see page 30)£1.19 each for 1-49 £1.75 each for 1-49£1.08p each for 50-249 £1.59 each for 50-24999p each for 250 or more £1.45 each for 250 or more

Light Weight (For trees needing protection whilst establishing)(3ft stake needed - see page 30) (4ft stake needed - see page 30)99p each for 1-49 £1.49 each for 1-4990p each for 50-249 £1.34 each for 50-24983p each for 250 or more £1.23 each for 250 or more

Mesh guards are ideal for protecting bushy shrubs and conifers fromrabbits, whilst letting light and air in. They are also useful for plants, such asbeech, which can suffer if protected in shelters. Manufactured from chemicalresistant polyethylene they are light, easy to carry and resilient. In areas ofvery high rabbit population, we would not recommend using mesh guards.Two 3ft canes (p.30) would make good supports for these guards.

60cm (2ft) high x 60cm (2ft) high x20cm (8ins) diameter 30cm (1ft) diameter95p each for 1-49 £1.29 each for 1-4986p each for 50-249 £1.16 each for 50-24979p each for 250 or more £1.07 each for 250 or more

Shrub shelters are similar to tree shelters except they are 60cm (2ft) highand approximately 15cm (6ins) square, so they are suitable for protectingyoung specimen shrubs and conifers from rabbit and rodent damage. Theyare useful for enhancing the growth of plants such as tomatoes in late spring.

£1.69 each for 1-49£1.55 each for 50-249 £1.40 each for 250 or more

To protect your trees from rabbits etc., we can supply 60cm (24 inch) highspiral plastic tree guards. Apart from the normal opaque guards, we supplytransparent guards which, if the risk of animal damage is very high, can beused on hedging plants as they cause less damage to lower side branches.We shall send opaque guards unless otherwise requested. If the hedgingplants or seedlings are not very strong, it is better to support the guards with3ft bamboo canes (page 30).

25p each for 1-49 £44.00 for a box of 25022p each for 50-249 £40.00 per box for 5 or more boxes of 250

Mulch mats are square, heavy duty fibre mats which fit easily around thestem of young trees or shrubs to offer protection from weeds and slugs,help to keep the soil warm and retain moisture. They also prevent topdressing from washing away. Now offered in two sizes, the 45cm (18ins)square mats are suitable for trees and the 30cm (12ins) square for smalltrees and shrubs, and can also be used as strawberry mats.

30cm (12 inch) square 45cm (18 inch) square35p each for 1-49 69p each for 1-4932p each for 50-249 62p each for 50-124£65.00 for a box of 250 £69.00 for a box of 125

Landscape fabric is a permeable fabric which allows water to penetrate thesoil, but suppresses the growth of weeds. Thus, if the ground is clear ofperennial and annual weeds before planting, no weeds will develop when itis used. It can be easily cut to size with scissors, and planting holes can bemade in appropriate places. We would recommend putting a mulch of barkover the fabric for appearance and to help retain moisture during dry periods.Ground pegs or staples should be used to fix material to the ground.

1.5 metre wide (5ft)10 metre roll £6.49 50 metre roll £21.9525 metre roll £11.95 100metre roll £35.95

Heavy duty landscape fabric can be used in the same way as landscapefabric but it is far stronger and even if walked on, will last for years. It ismade from UV stabilised black polypropylene tape which is woven to makea dense but permeable fabric.

Apart from use as a weed suppressant, it can be used for ground cover ingreenhouses or for an outside standing area for pots, for covering sandbenches and many other uses. Supplied either 1 or 2 metres wide, it caneasily be cut to size with scissors. Ground pegs or staples should be usedto fix the material to the ground.

1 metre (3ft 3ins) wide 2 metres (6ft 6ins) wide10 metre roll £7.49 10 metre roll £12.9525 metre roll £15.95 25 metre roll £28.9550 metre roll £24.95 50 metre roll £48.00100 metre roll £44.00 100 metre roll £79.00

An easy way of securing ground cover materials. Simply insert every yard (ormetre) to secure the material, thus eliminating flapping or sideways movement.

Ground Pegs can easily be removed and reused as they are manufacturedin strong, durable plastic. 15cm (6ins) wide and 18cm (7ins) deep.33p each for 5-49 30p each for 50-249 28p each for 250 or more

Ground Staples are made from a strong, durable metal and push flush intothe ground, thus avoiding danger of tripping. 24cm (91/2ins) long.21p each for 5-49 18p each for 50-249 17p each for 250 or more

An excellent, easy-to-use, light-weight spun-bonded polypropylene materialwhich can easily be cut with scissors and just needs laying over the cropand anchoring at the edges with ground pegs or staples (see above).

It will protect crops from insects, birds and extremes of weather andproduces a micro-climate for early cropping and prolonging the growingperiod in autumn. It allows an optimum passage of air and water but as itprotects crops from insects, it will need removing if insect pollination isnecessary.

1.5 metres wide (5ft)10 metre roll £4.99 50 metre roll £12.9525 metre roll £7.99 250 metre roll £48.00

If you live in a windy site it is always more difficult to get young plantsestablished as the wind rocks the plants thus damaging delicate fibrous roots,and also causes dehydration. If a screen of netting is put on the windward sideof the plant or, if practical, put right round the plant, the damage will bereduced considerably thus decreasing the risk of failure, and encouragingfaster growth and establishment.

The netting we supply offers 50% wind or 40% shade protection and is alsouseful to reduce frost damage.

Green Netting 1 metre (3ft 3ins) high 10 metre roll £10.9525 metre roll £24.9550 metre roll £40.00

Green Netting 1.5 metres (5ft) high 10 metre roll £15.9525 metre roll £35.9550 metre roll £60.00

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SUNDRIES CONTINUED

TREE SHELTERS

MESH GUARDS

HEAVY DUTY LANDSCAPE FABRIC

GROUND PEGS AND STAPLES

PROTECTIVE FLEECE

WINDBREAK NETTING

SHRUB SHELTERS

SPIRAL TREE GUARDS

MULCH MATS

LANDSCAPE FABRIC

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HOW TO FIND US

TERMS OF BUSINESS

HOW TO ORDER. Please fill in details of your order on the order form andsend it with your remittance to the address on the front. Please makecheques payable to Buckingham Nurseries Ltd. We can also accept ordersby telephone, fax or via our website, if payment is to be made byMastercard, Visa, Maestro, Electron and Solo. We can accept orders bye-mail, but would advise sending credit/debit card details by another method.

If you have already used your order form please write your order printingclearly giving: your name, the address with postcode you wish the plants tobe sent to, and a daytime telephone number and e-mail address, if available.Then list the name, size, price and number of plants required. Send this,together with your remittance, including the carriage and packing charge, tothe address on the front cover. All prices include VAT where applicable. Ifyou need a VAT receipt please ask for one when ordering.

CARRIAGE. (Important: Please also see ‘Despatch’*).

England, Wales and Scotland........................................................... £7.50Excluding postcodes HS, IV, KA27-28, KW, PA20-78, PH15-44, ZE.Isle of Wight..................................................................................... £11.95

If you require delivery on a specified date, as long as it is a normal workingday, we can arrange this through a next working day delivery service. Thisservice is subject to sufficient notice being given, the weather, andavailability of goods. We would appreciate as much notice as possible,especially during peak periods, such as November, December and March.

Specified Date Delivery Carriage & Packing charge ..................... £12.95

Please ask for a quoation for carriage to addresses in:EuropeChannel IslesHighlands and Islands of Scotland (Postcodes: HS, IV, KA27-28, KW,PA20-78, PH15-44, ZE).Isle of Man Northern Ireland

DESPATCH. *PLANTS ARE DESPATCHED FROM THE NURSERY ASSOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR THEREMAY BE A DELAY OF SEVERAL WEEKS FROM THE RECEIPT OF ANORDER TO ITS DESPATCH. The main problem is caused by the build upof orders for bare rooted plants in September and October while we arewaiting for the plants to become dormant, so if you want your plants inNovember please order early. As far as possible we despatch orders in thesequence in which we receive them, subject always to availability of theplants. We try to avoid despatching plants when the ground is frozen. Wedo find that planting in autumn, January and February causes fewestproblems. In March and April the plants have often started into growth andare more susceptible to adverse conditions and delays in transit. If an e-mailaddress is supplied we can notify the customer when the goods aredespatched from the nursery. Telephone notification is not possible.

ALL SIZES. As this catalogue is printed before the end of the growingseason all sizes are based on anticipated growth rates.

AVAILABILITY. Pot grown and cell grown plants are usually available fordespatch or collection all year round. Bare rooted plants can only bedespatched or collected when dormant, normally from mid-November untilearly April, but these dates vary with the weather and with the variety of plant.

SUBSTITUTES. In the event of non-availability, we would try to substitutewith smaller/younger plants, or similar varieties whenever possible. If you donot wish us to send substitutes please say so on your order. Wereserve the right to send available plants and refund for out-of-stock items.

BEFORE YOUR PLANTS ARRIVE. Please ensure you are ready for yourplants as deliveries are made during week days when you may be unable toplant them, or the ground could be frozen or snow-covered. Plantsdeteriorate if left in their packing too long, so have an area of cultivated soilin a sheltered site prepared in advance. Do this by digging a trench about50cm (20 inches) deep and cover the area with polythene to keep it dry andprevent it freezing.

When the plants arrive, unwrap them and any bare rooted ones should besoaked for up to one hour in water. Bed the plants into the prepared trenchand cover the roots with soil, which should be watered if dry. The plants canremain in this state until you are able to plant into their final place. Any potgrown plants should be watered if necessary then kept in a shelteredposition until planted.

ALL ROOTS should be soaked for at least one hour (but not longer thanthree hours) BEFORE planting and kept well watered during dry spells untilestablished. Planting and pruning hints will be enclosed with each order.

WARRANTY. All plants are sent out in good condition, but if you aredissatisfied on receipt of goods we shall refund your money for the cost ofany goods returned if they are returned properly packed within 3 days ofreceipt. When plants are newly transplanted they are more susceptible todiseases and adverse conditions.

A healthy plant can fail should it become dried out, be planted in unsuitableconditions, be affected by cold whilst not established, or many other likefactors and we cannot accept responsibility for failures. Should any failuresoccur we will consider claims if sent by August with complete details and wewould usually offer to replace the plants in the autumn at half-price plusnormal carriage charge. This offer does not affect your statutory rights.

NON-DELIVERY OR DAMAGE. For orders placed before the beginning ofNovember, advise of non-delivery by the end of November. For ordersplaced between November and April, advise of non-delivery if order is notreceived within a month of placing order. In the event of damage to goods intransit please notify us within three days of receipt. We can accept noresponsibility for loss or damage if these conditions are not met.

EEC BUFFER FREE ZONES. As we are not in a Fireblight Buffer Free Zone,we are unable to supply the following species - Chaenomeles, Cotoneaster,Crataegus, Cydonia, Malus, Mespilus, Pyracantha, Pyrus, Sorbus (otherthan Sorbus intermedia) and Stransvaesia to the following areas: NorthernIreland, Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands.

Plant Passport Number - UK/EW 14004 - if you are a trade customer needing plant passport paperwork please ask when ordering.

FLOWERS

PRIVET, WILD page 10

BERGENIA page 20

AMELANCHIER page 2

QUICKTHORN page 10

GERANIUM, BLUE page 22

JAPANESE ANEMONE page 22

ESCALLONIA C. F. BALL page 5

LABURNUM page 19

BERBERIS DARWINII page 3

GORSE page 6

THORN, DOUBLE SCARLET p. 19

HOLLY, SILVER HEDGEHOG p. 7

PHOTINIA, RED ROBIN page 9 OAK, RED page 9

PYRACANTHA, GOLDEN SUN p.10

SPINDLE page 12

MAPLE, FIELD page 8

SNOWBERRY, WHITE HEDGE page 12LAUREL, ETNA page 7

LEAVES

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BERRIES

MOUNTAIN ASH page 8 GUELDER ROSE page 6

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