Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Paulownia tomentosa, commonly known as the Empress Tree, is a striking deciduous tree admired for both its dramatic foliage and spectacular floral display. It features very large, dark green, heart-shaped leaves with a soft, velvety texture that create a bold, architectural presence in the landscape. In spring, the tree truly shines, producing an abundance of tubular, foxglove-like flowers in shades of purple and blue held on long upright panicles that make an unforgettable show. Exceptionally hardy and fast growing, the Empress Tree provides excellent summer shade, while its deciduous nature allows welcome sunlight through during winter. Ideal as an ornamental feature or shade tree, the Empress Tree is best suited to medium to large gardens where its size and beauty can be fully appreciated.

Soil: Any well-drained soil, well-mulched with reliable moisture.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerant of wind, frost and pollution. 
Size: Height 10m x width 8m

Syringa Cora Brandt is a beautiful upright deciduous shrub, prized for its abundance of exquisitely fragrant blooms. In early spring, it produces large clusters of elegant double white flowers that fill the garden with their sweet perfume while attracting butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Fresh light green foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the dazzling floral display, and both the flowers and foliage have an excellent vase life, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements. Perfect as a feature plant, in mixed borders, or mass planted for a breathtaking spring display, Cora Brandt is a timeless favourite that brings beauty, fragrance, and charm to any garden.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Can tolerate slightly alkaline soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 2m x width 2m