A tender shrub or small tree with dark green, feathery foliage, leaflets oblong to ovate. In late Spring, bottle brush type, cream flowers appear in axillary spikes, followed by large brown seeds resembling pea-pods

An evergreen conifer making a medium-sized tree of elegant habit, with slender, drooping bright green needles to 30cm in length, and contrasting reddish bark. Cones curved, to 10cm in length, pale brown

A foxglove tree’s violet blooms are truly a gift to behold. These deciduous hardwood trees belong to the Paulowniaceae family and are native to China and Taiwan. Planted as a single tree, a Paulownia tomentosa can reach up to 15m tall, and they have strikingly thick and stiff, grey-felted shoots. They bloom between April and May, during which time their entire crown is covered with 20cm-long flower panicles. The panicles typically bear up to 30 individual flowers, which are each 3 to 12cm long. After foxglove trees bloom, their massive green leaves emerge, providing ample shade throughout summer.

A fast-growing, many-branched deciduous tree, to 15m tall in its native warm temperate India and China. The pinnate leaves are composed of numerous glossy, ovate leaflets. In spring and early summer it produces a profusion of fragrant, pale lilac, star-shaped flowers in loose, arching clusters; these are followed by ovoid, yellow fruit to 1cm long. 

The Judas tree, European redbud or love tree (Cercis siliquastrum) is one of the best ornamental trees you can grow. It has beautiful spring blossom – in late spring, the bare branches are smothered in pea-like magenta flowers, which are followed by pretty, heart-shaped leaves that turn butter yellow before falling in autumn. Purple seed pods appear in summer.

 The rowan is not only a colourful eye-catcher in the garden, but also attracts birds. How to plant and care for the tree in your own garden and how you can use the rowan berries, you will learn here.

Rowan trees, called Mountain Ash in some parts, are a small to medium-sized, deciduous native. It is a good tree for taller screening. It produces white flowers in June followed by large bunches of red berries that are very popular with birds. In autumn the foliage turns a warm mixture of yellows, reds and pale browns.

Rowan is a very hardy tree that will grow on exposed with poor, rocky soil. However, it is shaped easily by the wind and will grow on exposed hillsides with poor, rocky soil. However, it is shaped easily by the wind.. 

For this project, the challenge was in rebranding an established product to attract new Bottlebrush gets their common name because their fluffy, blooms are shaped like old-fashioned bottle brushes. Botanically called Callistemon, Bottlebrushes are hardy Australian native plants and you’ll find varieties with flowers in red, pink, white, and soft yellow. 

Bottlebrushes come in a range of sizes from low-growing shrubs to much taller varieties that can easily form hedges and screening - so there is one to suit just about any garden. These spring-to-summer flowering beauties are well suited to growing in full sun to part shade spots. However, for more flowers plant them in as much sun as possible. 

Bottlebrushes trees will grow in heavy clay soils or sandy soils and they don’t mind a light frost either. Although they’ll tolerate damp soil for a short period of time, it’s best to choose a free-draining spot or grow them in pots if needed. audiences, while ensuring that current users feel connected. The results were outstanding. 

The Mimosa Tree is a stunning show of flowers, which are often compared to starbursts or fireworks. This small to medium-sized tree displays the most beautiful pink flowers in the depths of summer. Butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds will flock to these flowers, which show off bright, tight clusters of pink to yellow-tipped stamens. Frequently known as the “silk tree”, the stamens of the flower are reminiscent of silk threads. The Mimosa Tree has unique palmate leaves, which appear as tiny fronds similar to the leaves of palm trees or fern plants. Texture is a large aspect of why the Mimosa Tree has gained popularity.

Thuja orientalis, commonly known as the Chinese Arborvitae, is a conifer native to Asia. Its range extends across mainly China.

This tree is generally found at low to medium altitudes, mostly from 200 m (656 ft) to 2,400 m (7,870 ft).

The Chinese Arborvitae is a small evergreen conifer, reaching a height of 10 m (33 ft). The trunk can be pale brown or dark brown and reach 40 cm diameter. The leaves / needles are scale like. The cones are pale blue and 20 mm in diameter.

It can live up to 150 years.

The monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana) is a large evergreen tree with a distinctive shape – its often horizontal branches are covered in spirals of sharp, triangular leaves. When mature, trees produce large cones at the tips of the branches.

Also known as the Chile pine, the monkey puzzle tree is native to Chile and Argentina. The seeds, similar to large pine nuts, were long part of the staple diet of the indigenous people of the region.

The tree dates back 200 million years, which means it was around in the dinosaur (Mesozoic) Era. It's thought that the sharp leaves protected the tree from being eaten by dinosaurs and other long-extinct animals.

Chinese redbud, also known as Eastern redbud, Yunnan redbud, Szechuan redbud

Chinese redbud thrives best in well-draining soil, positioned under full sun to partial shade, ensuring its striking blooms are showcased. Watering should be consistent, but caution is required to prevent waterlogged conditions. Soil moisture is key, but overwatering can lead to root rot, so allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings is vital for chinese redbud's health. Pruning is minimal, making it suitable for gardeners seeking low-maintenance but visually impressive plants.