Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Acer palmatum Osakazuki is a highly regarded Japanese Maple known for its elegant form and exceptional autumn colour. This deciduous tree develops a naturally open, graceful growth habit with plentiful bright green foliage throughout spring and summer. In autumn, the leaves transform into brilliant shades of glowing orange and fiery crimson, creating one of the most striking seasonal displays among Japanese maples. Small clusters of delicate red flowers appear in spring, adding subtle seasonal interest before the lush foliage fully develops. With its moderate size and refined branching structure, Osakazuki makes an excellent feature or shade tree for smaller gardens. It also provides beautiful contrast when planted among darker foliage plants or evergreens in the landscape.

Soil: Moist, well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun to afternoon shade. Protect from midday heat and drying winds in warmer climates. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 4m

The Pink Flowering Dogwood is regarded as one of the best of the smaller spring-flowering trees. In early to mid-spring, sensational pink to pale pink flowers appear all over the dogwood tree. In summer, its layered canopy clad with slightly twisted, mid-green leaves, provides welcome shade and visual appeal. In autumn the foliage turns brilliant red before dropping its leaves. This small ornamental tree makes an excellent specimen tree and is well suited to smaller gardens. Prune when planting to encourage new growth, and before winter. The dogwood has moderate water requirements once established and will benefit from deep soaking in the peak of summer.

Soil: It prefers humus-rich, well-draining soil with an application of good quality fertiliser in spring.
Conditions: Full sun. Plant in an area protected from strong winds. Moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 3m

Pomegranate Wonderful is a popular fruiting tree prized for its vibrant flowers, ornamental appeal, and large, flavourful fruit. In spring, the tree produces striking red blooms that contrast beautifully with its glossy green foliage. These flowers develop into large, round pomegranates with a deep crimson skin and juicy ruby-red seeds. The fruit has a rich colour and a pleasantly tangy, refreshing flavour. It can be enjoyed fresh, juiced, or added to salads, desserts, and sauces. Compared with some varieties, the seeds are less woody, making them easier and more enjoyable to eat. This variety is self-fertile, so a single tree will produce fruit without needing another plant for pollination. Regular watering while the fruit is forming helps improve fruit quality and encourages a better crop. Once established, the tree is relatively hardy and makes both a productive and attractive addition to edible gardens.

Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil as trees dislike waterlogging. 
Conditions: Pomegranates grow well in areas with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Drought tolerant once established, pomegranates will also tolerate coastal conditions and frost.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2m

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