Landscape Plants

Skinny trees for tight spaces

Aesculus - there is a species or cultivar waiting to be discovered for every size of garden

Salix - these wonderful willows will add colour and beauty to the garden

Betula - some colourful alternative birches to the usual suspects

Prunus Part 3 - flowering cherries for top-working

Prunus Part 2 - flowering cherries for street tree planting

Prunus part 1 - flowering cherries for the garden

Rowan and whitebeam (Sorbus) — kaleidoscopic colours

Regularly overlooked in favour of the more flamboyant flowering cherries and crab apples, rowans and whitebeams should be given much greater consideration when choosing a tree for the garden.

Native trees and shrubs - part five

Natives can add high ornamental and wildlife value in parks, urban gardens and rural estates, writes Sally Drury.

Native trees and shrubs - part four

Knowing your native Sambucus and Sorbus can help to unlock a variety of potential income opportunities, Sally Drury explains.

Hawthorn (Crataegus) — fragrant flowers and tasty haws

One of the great joys of May is coming across our native hawthorn Crataegus monogyna (below), bedecked in her frothy, fragrant flowers.

Native trees and shrubs – part two

Continuing our series of articles covering British native trees and shrubs, Sally Drury turns the spotlight on oaks and roses.

Native trees and shrubs – part one

In the first part of a special round-up, Sally Drury details native trees and shrubs that can attract grants and potential income.

Acer

These trees and shrubs grow to a range of different heights and produce distinctive foliage in many colours, Sally Drury finds.

Tsuga

From bonsai, rock garden and ground cover to dense hedges and extremely elegant trees up to 50m tall, the small genus of Tsuga may only have 10 species of evergreen conifers but it has variety and versatility.

Vaccinium

Pretty flowers, shiny leaves and delicious berries make this an appealing choice for garden designers, writes Sally Drury.

Lupinus

Bold flower spikes bring a wide mix of colours to the garden and add height to traditional borders.

Corylopsis

Bright flowers and sweet scent merit a higher profile in garden design for these undervalued shrubs, Sally Drury insists.