Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Wades Golden Birch is a glowing, pyramidal-shaped deciduous tree with new golden foliage in the winter, later turning light green and then back to yellow-gold in autumn. Its most appealing feature is the bright orange stems which stand out in the winter against the classic stark white of the bark. A hardy tree well suited to smaller gardens, and a fantabulous tree for avenue planting! Prune the tree when planting to encourage growth.

Soil: Well-drained and well-mulched soil. Keep moist until the tree is established.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 10m x width 6m

Delight in the delectable taste of the Gala Dwarf apple - a top choice for any garden! This variety boasts bright red skin on sun-exposed areas, contrasting beautifully with a yellow-green background. The creamy-white flesh is firm, crisp, and juicy, providing an excellent sweet flavour that makes it a favourite for fresh eating. Maturing early to mid-season, the Gala Dwarf apple offers a reliable and bountiful harvest, perfect for those looking to enjoy homegrown apples without the need for a large space. Although Gala Dwarf is self-pollinating, the fruiting will be improved with a cross- pollinator like Cripps Pink.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Frost-tolerant. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m 

Hazelnut Barcelona is a vigorous, fruiting bush with large, deeply veined, lance-shaped, green leaves and massed clusters of elongated creamy yellow male catkins and small, magenta, spider-like female flowers in winter. The blossoms are followed by edible, high-quality, delicious nuts encased in slightly elongated shells in late summer and autumn. Whilst Barcelona is self-pollinating, it is recommended to plant two different varieties for satisfactory fruiting. Barcelona can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, light frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

This absolutely stunning Yellow-Stemmed Dogwood makes a bold statement during the winter months with its vibrant yellow stems. This species shows off typical leathery green leaves during the warmer months, and attractive white flowers followed by white berries in summer. The autumn foliage of this delightful shrub is golden yellow before dropping to show off the amazing coloured stems. Dogwoods are very easy to grow and require a minimum of care. They suit both formal and cottage-type gardens as specimen pieces, informal hedges or mass plantings. Note that the brightest coloured stems come from the current years’ stem growth, so a heavy prune in spring will reward you with amazing stem beauty in autumn/winter.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Grows well in a sunny to partly shaded position.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m