Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

The Black Genoa Fig, a delightful cultivar of the common edible fig, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that adds both beauty and bounty to any garden. Standing 3-5 metres tall, it produces masses of exceptional quality, dark red-fleshed fruits with striking purple-green skin during summer. This self-pollinating variety boasts a vigorous spreading habit and yields two crops annually, ensuring a reliable and abundant harvest. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried, or transformed into jams, its delicious fruits make it a favourite among gardeners and food enthusiasts alike. With its medium size and round form, the Black Genoa Fig is a versatile addition to any landscape.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers full sun; self-pollinating. Suitable for regions with mild winters.
Size: Height 3-5m x width 3m 

The elegant Betula pendula is a slender deciduous tree admired for its graceful, lightly weeping form and distinctive papery bark. Its striking silvery-white trunk peels naturally over time, revealing attractive dark fissures that add texture and visual interest. Delicate branches carry small, fresh green leaves through spring and summer before turning a soft golden yellow in autumn, creating a beautiful seasonal display. Silver Birch makes a stunning feature when planted as a single specimen or grouped together for a natural woodland effect. Its airy canopy allows light to filter through, making it ideal for underplanting with spring bulbs or shade-tolerant perennials. Elegant, low-maintenance, and visually striking, it brings year-round character and movement to the garden.

Soil: Deep, well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Cold temperate, warm temperate
Size: Height 10m x width 4m

Hydrangea White is a timeless cottage garden favourite, adored for its lush foliage and magnificent snow-white mop-head blooms. Flowering throughout summer, this classic deciduous shrub forms a neat rounded shape with thick green leaves that provide the perfect backdrop for its crisp white flowers, bringing elegance and brightness to any garden space. Filled with old-fashioned charm, Hydrangea White looks beautiful planted in garden beds, along shaded borders or styled in decorative pots and containers. Mass plant for a romantic cottage-style display or enjoy the long-lasting blooms indoors as stunning cut flowers.

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil. 
Conditions: Hydrangeas do not like hot, direct sunlight so plant with morning sunlight and partial shade in the later parts of the day. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 0.60-1m