Eastern Redbud Forest Pansy, Cercis canadensis Purple Leaf Prefers full sun to light shade; full sun brings out the deepest leaf colour Sheltered from strong winds to protect late spring blossom and tender new shoots Ideal as a specimen in lawns or...
Ornamental Trees
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Cercis chinensis Avondale
Chinese redbud Avondale Prefers full sun to light shade; a warm, sheltered spot (e.g. against a south- or west-facing wall) encourages prolific flowering Tolerates light shade but flowers most abundantly in sun Avoids sites with strong, drying winds...
Cercis siliquastrum
Judas tree, love tree Prefers full sun for the best floral display A warm, sheltered spot—e.g. against a south- or west-facing wall—helps protect early blossom Tolerates light shade but flowers less prolifically Withstands temperatures down to about...
Carpinus betulus
common hornbeam, charmille, European hornbeam, horn beech, horse beech, hurst beech, white beech, yoke elm, oestrywydden, Carpinus caucasia, Carpinus vulgaris, Carpinus caucasica Thrives in full sun to light shade Ideal as a specimen tree, formal...
Acer campestre
Field Maple Happy in full sun or partial shade Suitable for hedging, woodland plantings, specimen trees in gardens, or boundary screening Tolerates exposed and windy positions, making it ideal for countryside and urban gardens alike Hardy to...
Acer capillipes
Red Snake-Bark Maple, Snake-Bark Maple Prefers partial shade or dappled sunlight; shelter from strong, cold winds is recommended for the best growth Ideal as a specimen tree in lawns, woodland gardens, or mixed borders Can be grown in full sun if...
Acer griseum
Paperbark Maple Prefers full sun to partial shade; best foliage colour and bark effect in sunlight Suited to specimen planting in lawns, borders, or near patios where the peeling bark can be appreciated Sheltered from harsh, cold winds is ideal, but...
Acer platanoides Crimson King
Norway maple Crimson King Prefers full sun to partial shade for the richest leaf colour Suitable as a specimen tree on lawns, in avenues, or large gardens and parks Can tolerate exposed sites but performs best when sheltered from strong winds Hardy...
Acer negundo Flamingo
Box Elder Flamingo, Ashleaf Maple Prefers full sun to light shade for best foliage colour Suitable as a specimen tree in lawns, spacious borders, or large gardens Sheltered from strong or salty winds for the best leaf quality Hardy to approximately...