Brochure - Olive Grove Nurseries

Olive Grove Nurseries
Olive Grove Nurseries is a new and exciting business venture which specialises in the importing of Olive Trees and Mediterranean plants to the UK. We are a family business which has been planned, developed and structured around our own lifestyle and is now managed and operated by ourselves, Tim and Jackie Thackeray. Our decision to develop the nursery was born from a desire to create a lifestyle business that would allow us to work, live and meet customers in a relaxed and pleasant environment and the idea to specialise in Mediterranean plants came from living and travelling throughout Western Europe for several years where we developed a love of Olive Trees and exotic palms. On our return to England we experienced great difficulties in sourcing similar plants in the UK for our own patio garden and so decided to create our niche business. As a nation of proud homeowners and keen gardeners, we have all seen the explosion of garden centres and nurseries over the past 20 years, many of whom carry some small lines of Mediterranean plants, but very few will be able to offer the scope, size and variety of our extensive stocks. With over 1200 different shapes, species and sizes of Olive Trees we are sure that we can now be classed as one of the largest suppliers within the UK. Over the last 12 months, we have travelled Europe extensively in our search for the Finest Olive Trees and Mediterranean Plants and now feel we have developed a range to meet our criteria. Each of the plants displayed within our nursery have been specifically chosen and hand-selected by ourselves, taking into careful consideration its quality, form, shape and most importantly its price. Ensuring that we can offer the best value, quality stock to our customers is of high importance to us and paramount to the success of our business. We also understand the need for providing a high level of customer service to everyone who chooses to visit our site whilst providing you all with a personal and warm welcome.
Olive Grove Nurseries, Oundle Road, Polebrook, Northants, PE8 5LQ Tel: 01832 275660 Fax: 01832 275667 Web: www.olivegrovenurseries.co.uk Email: info@olivegrovenurseries.co.uk
Introduction to Our Brochure

General information about the plants we grow or wish to grow in our gardens is never, it would seem to hand in one place at any time. We have put this brochure together in a bid to help you understand a little more about the plants that we hold in stock and to give you some indication as to how they will look in the future and an insight as to how best to look after them . Any information quoted, is for reference purposes only and cannot be quoted as the definitive. Our brochure is arranged alphabetically according to genus, then by species of that particular genus. Each entry includes a general description about the principal features of the plants and information regarding its characteristics, cultivation, hardiness, planting sites, care and general usage.
Hardiness of Our Plants

Our plants are all imported from the Mediterranean region and in their natural environment they are, completely hardy having adapted to the conditions which prevail in and around their habitat. It is only when they are planted in a completely different situation, and become cultivated plants that hardiness becomes a factor. Although we can quote hardiness on a general scale, other determining factors such as location, shelter, positioning, soil type, etc will all have an impact on the plants growth, survival and characteristics. Certain measures may be taken to help protect some of the plants during the winter periods to increase the likelihood of their survival that include fleece protection, deep mulching and re-positioning.
As a general guide, we have listed each species by their degree of hardiness. A plant which is described as hardy will withstand temperatures that reach as o o low as -15 C/5 F. A frost hardy plant is generally able o o to withstand a drop in temperature to -5C /23 F. Many plants will fall between the two categories of hardy and frost hardy and will, therefore, be seen as borderline. Half hardy plants are those which will o o survive temperatures down to 0 C/32 F whilst those described as frost tender will only withstand o o temperatures to 5 C/41 F.
TERMS FOR HARDINESS Hardy Frost Hardy Half Hardy Frost Tender to -15 C/5 F to -5 C/23 F to 0 C/32 F To 5 C/41 F
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We recommend when temperatures fall below the hardiness levels for each individual species that extra protection is given to help your plant to survive during the winter months. Please feel free to ask for our advice on the best plant protection.
Abelia Grandiflora
Glossy Abelia This is a fine limbed, evergreen shrub with elegant leaves like long pointed diamonds and delicate sprays of small tubular flowers which are coloured the lightest pink. The shrub flowers from July through to October and the flowers carry a delicate fragrance. It is pretty throughout this period with its slender arching branches. The young stems are coloured reddish brown and are softly pubescent (covered in fine hairs) to the touch. This Abelia will normally reach 2m (7ft) but it can far exceed this height when grown against a warm wall. .
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use
Glossy Abelia Caprifoliaceae A semi-evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers tinged with pink Height up to 3m with a spread of 4m Hardy Flowers July - October Well drained soil in full sun Abelias regularly produce new growth from low down and thus benefit from moderate replacement pruning. Spring prune by removing dead or damaged growth. After flowering, cut back up to one in four flowered stems to strong new shoots or to the ground. Border Plant, Pot Plant
Acacia Dealbata
Mimosa The Acacia Dealbata is a fast growing medium-sized tree which can grow up to 8m tall and even taller in a sheltered location. It produces the classic florist cut flower in the form of bright yellow sprays composed of twenty-five flowers in globular heads and feathery leaves that are silvery green to dark green. In mild winters, the Acacia will flower from the middle of January, giving a very wecome spot of colour. The Dealbata is the hardiest form of mimosa and will easily take -7C in its stride and probably colder for short periods.
Silver Wattle Mimosa Mimosaceae Pretty long feathery leaves with attractive fluffy heads of fragrant flowers Height 1.2m, Spread 1.2m Frost Hardy Yellow Flowers January to April Moist soil in full sun Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season. Protect from frost. Doesn't respond well to hard pruning. Conservatory Plant, Pot Plant, Specimen Tree
Agapanthus Umbellatus Albus

African Lily The Albus is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial with large umbels of very large funnel-shaped white flowers in mid and late summer. With bluish green leaves, these strong-growing plants are popular for their fine foliage and striking heads of flowers, which are usually held well above the foliage on upright stalks. The genus name is derived from the Greek agap, love and anthos, flower. They enjoy full sun in moist, well-drained soil but will also tolerate shade and periods of drought once established.
African Lily Liliaceae A beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of pure white flowers Height 80cm, Spread 40cm Frost Hardy White Flowers August to September Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can also grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter. No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seed heads look attractive over winter Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
Agapanthus Umbellatus Ovatus

African Blue Lily The Africanus is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-like leaves and umbels of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers in late summer. With bluish green leaves, these strong-growing plants are popular for their fine foliage and striking heads of flowers, which are usually held well above the foliage on upright stalks. The genus name is derived from the Greek agap, love and anthos, flower. They enjoy full sun in moist, well-drained soil but will also tolerate shad and periods of drought once established.
African Blue Lily Liliaceae A beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of deep blue flowers Height 80cm, Spread 40cm Frost Hardy Blue Flowers August to September Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can also grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter. No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seed heads look attractive over winter Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
Agave Americana
Century Plant Considered to be one of the most striking and best remembered features of the Mediterranean, the Agave Americana is an impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves. The Americana with its bluegrey gloomy leaves is the most commonly cultivated species. Each growth season, the Agave sends up a tall, pole-like stem up to 6m in length, which bears in its upper half, greenish flowers in short branches. Once flowered, the main rosette dies but plenty of seed, and often suckers are produced to continue life.
Century Plant Agavaceae An impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers. 1.6m in height and 2m spread Frost Hardy Flowers June July Moist, well drained soil in full sun Allow compost to dry out before watering. Keep dry when dormant and liquid feed fortnightly during growing season Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
Agave Americana Mediopicta

White Striped Century Plant An evergreen succulent with lance-shaped, fleshy, bluish green leaves, with toothed edges and needlesharp tips at the end of each leaf. The Mediopicta variety has a central yellow variegated strip down each leaf. Tall flower spikes are produced on mature specimens up to 8m and taller, topped with large panicles of yellowish funnel-shaped flowers. This variegated form is not as hardy as the general variety and is therefore ideal when grown as a container plant which can be brought in for the winter months.
White Striped Century Plant Agavaceae An impressive succulent with spiny lance shaped leaves with large panicles on very tall flower stems of greenish-yellow flowers. 1.6m in height and 2m spread Frost Hardy Flowers June July Moist, well drained soil in full sun Allow compost to dry out before watering. Keep dry when dormant and liquid feed fortnightly during growing season Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
Aloe Vera
Medicinal Aloe This easy to grow succulent is an attractive plant that forms a clump of rosettes. Each of these has long slender, tapering leaves which are upward reaching and dark-green with attractive white spotting Spikes of tubular yellow to orange flowers are produced in the summer months. The sap of the plant is well known for its healing qualities and is often used in soaps and cosmetics and for medicinal purposes. Leaf tips can be broken off and the raw edge applied directly to small burns. These plants hold water in their leaves and root system to cope with long periods of drought and need little watering.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Medicinal Aloe Aloeaceae An attractive tree-like succulent with long, bright green toothed leaves. Harmful if eaten. 80cm in height and 1.3m in spread Frost Hardy Yellow to Orange Flowers, May - July Moist, well drained soil in full sun Allow compost to dry out before watering. Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season and water sparingly in Winter Ideal indoor plant, conservatory plant
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Arbutus Unedo
Strawberry Tree This distinctive evergreen shrub, with its fleshy leaves and reddish bark will eventually grow into an impressive small tree, producing strawberry-shaped fruits It has a ruddy cinnamon bark with glossy dark green leaves, long and oval in shape. The tree flowers late in the year and produces clusters of small white bells. The fruits develop from the previous years flowers. These strawberry-shaped fruits which give the tree its name, hang in short stalked clusters, producing an opulent and luxurious display. The fruit is generally considered inedible.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Strawberry Tree Ericaceae A shrubby evergreen tree with interesting red shedding bark. Small white/pink tinged flowers with red strawberry like fruits in Autumn. 8m in height and 8m spread Hardy August, September Sheltered site in full sun. Moist, well drained fertile soil Prune to shape in spring. Propagate by seed and semi-hardwood cuttings Border, specimen plant
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Brahea Armata
Mexican Blue Palm The Brahea Armata is a beautiful, cold-tolerant palm with unusual blue-green fan shaped leaves. Rather slow growing, this palm can tolerate quite heavy frosts when mature. The leaves on a more mature specimen can be 2m wide and are overall circular. The fronds consist of separate, tapering, individual leaves and each leaf is edged with very sharp teeth. The rigid leaf stalks fan out from the trunk. There is a large, cream group of flowers produced, followed by small clusters of hard, black fruits. The overall effect is a spiky, but elegant and dramatic specimen plant.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use
Mexican Blue Palm Palmae/Arecaceae A dramatic architectural plant, with blue-green fan shaped leaves which are edged with sharp teeth. Slow growing. Height 16m and spread 6m. Frost Hardy Large cream inflorescence followed by black fruits Requires full sun with excellent drainage Care should be taken when re-planting as the roots can be very sensitive. Trim off dead leaves from the bottom of the plant. Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Butia Capitata
Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm The Butia Capitata is a tender palm, which has a thick, single trunk marked with regular leaf scars up its brown length. The fronds curve exuberantly out and re-curve underneath, making a dramatic silhouette. Like many palms, the Butia has an inflorescence flowering structure. It produces a mass of yellow flowers on these structures, followed by orange fruit forms after the female flowers have been pollinated. These fruits are called pindo dates. often
This is a beautiful cold hardy palm that is drought tolerant and very easy to grow, although it may require some protection in frost.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Pindo Palm, Jelly Palm Palmae/Arecaceae Single trunk cold hardy palm with curved fronds, producing a yellow inflorescent flowering structure. Height 7m with a spread of 3m Frost Hardy to Hardy Yellow female flowers followed by orange fruit Well drained soil in either full sun or partial shade Some protection may be needed when temperatures fall below -4C in smaller plants. Trim dead leaves from bottom Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Callistemon
Crimson Bottlebrush This medium-sized shrub has lovely bright red fuzzy looking flowers held in vertical spikes like fat bottle brushes from which it derives its common name, the Crimson Bottlebrush. The Callistemon blooms in early spring, when it covers itself in the bright red blossoms and a few flower clusters are also produced sporadically throughout the summer. The bark is somewhat rough and light brown. The leaves are narrow, lance shaped and leathery, with a distinctly citrus aroma. It is quite a tender plant and can be grown indoors, but needs exposure to the sunshine to flower.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Crimson Bottlebrush Myrtaceae Attractive shrub, arching pink-red young stems, with dark green leaves, lemon-scented when crushed. Crimson bottlebrush-like flowers. Height 2-4m, Spread 2-3m Frost Hardy Early spring and sporadically throughout the summer Well drained soil in full sun. Avoid heavy soils and soggy grown. Protect with mulch around the roots until established Border, Pot, Conservatory Plant
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Camellia Japonica
Camellia The Camellia Japonica is one of the classic springflowering shrubs with colourful waxy flowers and fine glossy foliage. Even after flowering it is a decorative evergreen for the remainder of the year. There are more than 2000 hybrids developed from the Camellia japonica and the shade of the flowers can vary from red to pink to white and sometimes have multi-coloured stripes or specks. The flowers are large and conspicuous, 112 cm diameter, with 59 petals. The leaves are alternate, simple, broadly elliptic, thick and smooth. The upper side of the leaf is dark green in colour, and the lower side of the leaf is a paler green.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Camellia Theaceae Beautiful single red flowers with attractive glossy green leaves Height 1.8m, Spread 1.2m Frost Hardy to Hardy Flowers March - May Moist, well-drained, lime-free soil in partial/full shade. Protect from cold, drying winds and frosts. Leading branches must not be cut back Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Wall side and Trellises
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Chaenomeles
Flowering Quince The Japanese quince is invaluable for early spring colour when its brightly coloured flowers stud the bare thorny stems for weeks. These flowers which are 3 4.5cm in diameter, with 5 petals mature into rounded green or yellow quinces which can make a delicious jelly. These fruits are very hard and astringent and unpleasant to eat raw, though they do soften and become less astringent after frost. The leaves are alternately arranged, simple, and have a serrated margin. It's one of the easiest of all shrubs to grow in virtually any soil and can also be trained onto a shady wall.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Flowering Quince Rosaceae A spreading deciduous thorny shrub with rounded dark-green glossy leaves. Flowers in small clusters are borne in spring, followed by green yellow edible fruits. Height 1.4m, Spread 1.2m Hardy Flowers April to May, Fruits - August Well drained, fertile soil in partial/full shade After flowering, prune side-shoots to five or six leaves and remove crossing stems. Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Wall side and Trellises
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Chamaerops Humilis
European Fan Palm A clump-forming, rarely single-stemmed palm which grows up to 3m or taller, though often less in cooler climates. Palmate leaves are triangular and fan-shaped and are deeply divided into multiple segments that are themselves split at the tips on spiny stems. Small cluster of ochre yellow flowers appear close to the trunk, hidden by the leaves in summer. Very drought and wind tolerant once established and will take lows of -10C for short periods with little damage if grown in well drained soil and in a sheltered location.
European Fan Palm Arecaceae A hardy clump forming palm with triangular fan shaped leaves, producing yellow flowers in summer Height up to 3m Frost Hardy to Hardy April - August Sandy, well-drained soil in full sun Water regularly during growing season. Do not overwater. Water less during winter, only making sure that the root ball does not dry out. Remove lower leaves as they become tatty, cutting close to the trunk. Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera

Dwarf Blue Fan Palm This evergreen, low-maintenance palm originates from high in the mountains of Southern Europe and can withstand cold, heat, drought, and varying degrees of sunlight to survive. It has pale blue waxy leaves which make it very distinctive from the regular Chamaerops. This palm tends to produce suckers from its base, which in turn creates multiple trunks with sharp spines on the stems, forming pinnate leaves. One of the hardiest of blue palms which are suitable for growing in the UK. Ceriferas can be planted in windy locations without damaging the leaves.
Dwarf Blue Fan Palm Palmae/Arecaceae One of the hardiest of blue palms. Pale Blue waxy leaves with multiple trunks. Height up to 1.8m with a spread of 2m Frost Hardy to Hardy
Well drained soil in a sunny position Feed with palm food in spring/summer and keep fairly dry in winter months Specimen Pot Plant or Outdoor Palm
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Cordyline Australis
New Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm A striking tree, which can reach between 6 and 12m tall with multiple trunks topped with dense, arching leaves up to 2m long and 5cm wide. Huge inflorescences are creamy white and highly scented, with a divine fragrance of lilies in late spring, followed by tiny white fruit in autumn. Young plants grow in a single stem until they flower, which causes them to branch. Once flowered, the main rosette dies but plenty of seed, and often suckers are produced to continue life. If the main shoot is killed by heavy frost, it will reshoot from the base.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use New Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm Agavaceae Erect, palm-like tree with arching, narrow light-green leaves. Mature trees bear tiny white flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries. Height up to 10m and spread up to 4m Frost Hardy June, July Sheltered site in full sun/partial shade. Well drained fertile soil Keep moist in first year Border, Pot or Conservatory Plant
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Cordyline Indivisa
Broad Leaf Cabbage Plant Another New Zealand native, with has much thicker leaves and is much more exotic that the Cordyline Australis. The species name, meaning undivided refers to the unbranching trunk. The Indivisa tends to be shorter than the Australis and can grow up to 1.5m tall with very large leaves that are soft to the touch and when older tend to have a broad, yellow stripe down the middle, with a central vein that is predominately red or yellow. Large inflorescence is white and pendulous. When young the Indivisa is slightly more tender than the Australis, but once established is hardier.
New Zealand Cabbage Plant, Cornish Palm Agavaceae Erect, palm-like tree with arching, narrow light-green leaves. Mature trees bear tiny white flowers followed by white or blue-tinted berries. Height up to 10m and spread up to 4m Frost Hardy June, July Sheltered site in full sun/partial shade. Well drained fertile soil Keep moist in first year Border, Pot or Conservatory Plant
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Cortaderia Selloana
Pampas Grass Very architectural, clump-forming, tufted, evergreen perennial growing up to 3m tall with arching, linear, rough-surfaced mid-green leaves, forming dense, impenetrable clumps. From late summer onward, silvery white, feathery panicles arise. The Cortaderia Selloana was first introduced to Europe as an ornamental grass. The feathery flower head plumes, when dried, are widely used in flower arrangements and other ornamental displays. Pampas Grass is highly adaptable and can grow in a range of environments and climates.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Pampas Grass Gramineae Densely tufted, clump-forming perennial grass with arching mid-green leaves, and tall stems of silky, silvery plumes. Height 2.5m, Spread 1.5m Frost Hardy Flowers August - September Well-drained, fertile soil in full sun In late winter, cut back spent flower stems and dead foliage at the base. Border, Ornamental Grass or Specimen Plant
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Cycas Revoluta
Sago Palm Though often referred to by its common name Sago Palm the Cycas Revoluta is not actually a palm, but a cycad. It is often seen as a houseplant in the UK as it is undemanding and easy to care for. It has a reputation for being slow growing, but can often produce several new leaves at once. The individual fronds which can be up to 1.5m in length make a rigid, symmetrical arch of deep glossy green leaves These leaves grow out from a fat rather bulbous and chestnut coloured stem that gradually elongates over the years. Larger specimens may be planted outdoors and will withstand frosts, but do insulate any younger plants against cold weather
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Sago Palm Cycadaceae An architectural plant with stiff, palm-like glossy arching leaves Height and spread up to 1.5m Frost Hardy May, August Moist, well drained soil. In a bright room away from direct sunlight Water sparingly in Winter. Mist regularly and liquid feed fortnightly in Summer Architectural, Container, Houseplant, Conservatory Plant
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Dasylirion Longissimum
Mexican Grass Tree One for the exotic garden, this very spectacular Mexican, tree-like succulent (with a trunk) has a spray of symmetrical stiff, arching, strap-like leaves. The trunk of the Longissimum can grow to 6 feet or more, topped by a 6 foot wide rounded head of leaves. The older, bottom leaves can be trimmed off to expose the trunk. In summer, there is a dramatic show of bell-like flowers, emerging from reddish buds. The Longissimum is a great container plant which makes a specimen focal point in the garden.
Mexican Grass Tree Agavaceae A spectacular tree-like succulent with a spray of symmetrical stiff, arching strap-like leaves, producing bell-like flowers in summer 1.8m in height and 1.8m spread Frost Hardy June - August Sheltered, sunny position Regularly water during summer months, keep dry during winter months and ensure that compost has plenty of added grit for free-drainage Specimen container plant
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Dasylirion Wheeleri
Blue Desert Spoon The Dasylirion Wheeleri makes a dramatic round ball of long spiky looking leaves that ray out from the trunk. The leaves are coloured bluish-green and have a waxy coat on their surface These slender leaves have small yellow teeth on the margins. The flower stalks can be roasted and eaten. The leaf fibres can be used for thatching and it can be a raw material in the production of a rough alcohol called Sotol. The stem is topped by a long plume of strawcoloured small flowers. The colour of the flowers determinate the gender of the plant, being mostly white coloured for males and purple-pink for females plants.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Blue Desert Spoon Agavaceae A dramatic round ball of long spiky looking leaves that ray out from the trunk. It is especially magical when against the light. Height 5m with a spread of 2m Hardy White coloured for male plants and purple-pink for female plants Full sun This is a frost tender plant, particularly when young. Prune back in October Ornamental Plant
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Dicksonia Antartica
Woolly Tree Fern The most famous tree fern in the Northern Hemisphere, the Dicksonia Antartica has masses of dense fibrous roots which adorn its lower parts. Bi-pinnate, lance shaped fronds grow up to 3m long in the wild, although usually half this in cool summer gardens and the overlapping frond stalk bases persist after the fronds are shed on the upper section. When juvenile, fronds are tightly packed in the crown, emerging in the spring, unfurling into an attractive hairy crosier over a week or so and transforming into bright pale green fronds, maturing to dark green. Trunks should be kept moist at all times; otherwise the fronds will become small and inferior in future years.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Woolly Tree Fern Dicksoniaceae A tree-like evergreen fern with delicate fronds, pale green at first then darkening with age Height 3m and spread 3m Frost Hardy Fronds unfurl in early spring Moist, well drained soil. Sheltered site In dry weather hose down trunk daily and feed regularly from the top, directly in the crown with fern food. Protect from frost Conservatory Plant, Pot Plant, Specimen Tree
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Diospyros Kaki
Persimmon, Sharon Fruit Tree The Diospyros Kaki is a small deciduous tree, which can be grown as a large shrub, with handsome polished leaves and producing bright orange-yellowred edible fruits in autumn. The leaves are alternate and ovate and are slightly yellowish green in youth, turning a dark glossy green with age. The trees have either male or female flowers but very rarely may produce both male and female flowers at the same time. Female flowers are single and cream coloured, whilst the male flowers are pinktinged and mainly borne in threes. The fruits, commonly known as persimmon will only sweeten if fertilised.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Persimmon, Sharon Fruit Tree Ebenaceae A deciduous shrub or tree with handsome polished leaves and producing bright orange edible fruits. Height 12m with a spread of 7m Hardy July - August Well drained soil in semi shaded and sheltered position Will withstand short periods of drought, but fruit will be bigger with regular watering. Spread fertiliser under canopy late winter/early spring Specimen Tree, Container Plant, Conservatory
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Eriobotrya Japonica
Loquat This sturdy evergreen bush or tree has large, long leaves which are dark-green, tough and leathery with a serrated margin and produces clumps of egg-shaped orange fruits commonly known as loquats. These trees are unusual among fruit trees in that the flowers appear in autumn or early winter and the fruit ripens in late winter or early spring. The plant is best grown with the protection of a wall. The flowers are 2cm in diameter, with 5 petals and produced in stiff panicles of three to ten flowers. Continual hard frost will prevent this tree from fruiting as they flower in the winter.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Loquat Rosaceae A vigorous spreading tree with bold, pointed, dark green glossy leaves. Large panicles of fragrant white flowers, followed by fruit. Height 8m and spread 8m Frost Hardy September January, Fruits in March Fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with full sun. Provide a deep winter mulch Specimen Tree, Warm Wall
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Euonymus Japonicus
Japanese Spindle Being upright and bushy, this evergreen shrub is typically grown as a hedge or a well-clipped specimen in long borders where it makes an effective divider. Its leaves are long, smooth, plump and roughly lanceshaped. They are dark-green at the centre and have a broad, slightly irregular, creamy-white edging, most pronounced at the leaf tip which is often completely white. This plant provides the best variegation when grown in full sun but will also tolerate partial shade. All parts of the plant are harmful if eaten.
Japanese Spindle Celastraceae A large shrub with evergreen glossy, dark green leaves narrowly margined creamy white Height 2m, Spread 2m Frost Hardy
Well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade Prune out any branches that revert to all green Border, Hedging, Container
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Feijoa Sellowiana
Pineapple Guava The Feijoa Sellowiana is a slow-growing, tender evergreen tree with long, oval, dark green leaves which are lighter in colour on their underside. The flowers are unusual: they look like little, spiky brushes and consist of masses of red stamens with the sepals folded back to display their white insides. Fruits are rare, but if they occur, they are egg-shaped, some 4cm long, very aromatic and pleasant to eat. Many clones are not selffertile and need another pineapple guava to act as the pollinator.
Pineapple Guava Myrtaceae A bushy shrub with grey-green leaves, white beneath. Flowers have long red stamens, purple-red petals. Height up to 2m with a spread of 2.5m Frost Hardy Flowers June-July Well drained light soil in a sheltered position with full sun Light pruning after fruiting will encourage new growth and permits easier harvesting. When grown as a hedge, it responds well to heavy pruning or shearing, but this reduces flower and fruit production Architectural, City, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Containers, Wall side and Trellises
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Ficus Carica
Common Fig This is a picturesque tropical looking tree with a dramatic spreading habit, whereby the breadth is often wider than the height. A typical Mediterranean tree, it is widely grown for its edible fruit, the fig. Figs are unusual fruits. They are formed from the stem which forms a hollow enclosing tiny flowers. Pollination is reliant on a tiny wasp entering and laying her eggs. The emerging wasps carry pollen from this fig to others and the cycle continues. Once pollinated, the flower forms a fruit still within the hollowed stem. This stem matures to a pear shape that has a small hole at the end of the structure. Figs are most likely to grow on a plant grown in a very warm, sheltered situation.
Common Fig Moraceae A deciduous shrub with handsome foliage of large, deeply lobed leaves. Minute petal less flowers are contained in a hollowed-out receptacle, which enlarges to form edible fruit Height 3m and spread 4m Frost Hardy Fruits August September Fertile, well-drained soil in a sheltered site with full sun. Provide a deep winter mulch Specimen Tree
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Grevillea
The Grevillea is a wild flower of Australia and the structure of the flowers of these plants and the fact that they have no petals makes them unusual. With attractive needle-like foliage, and distinctive spiderlike flowers Grevilleas offer ornamental elegance and most flower for very long periods. The coloured calyx is divided into four segments and the anthers are born in the hollows at the ends, while the pistil stands out boldly. Pruning of Grevilleas keeps them more compact and encourages more flowers, and the plant will live longer. If they are left unpruned, they tend to be come gaunt and the lower branches do not flower. Grevillea Juniperina - a ground hugger with pale yellow flowers Grevillea Rosmarinifolia 'Jenkinsii' - grey leaves and red flowers, grows to 1m
Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Proteaceae Attractive needle-like foliage with distinctive spidery flowers Height up to 4m with a spread of up to 3m Frost Hardy Juniperina Yellow flowers May to July Rosmarinifolia Pink to bright red flowers September to June Slightly acidic free draining soil in a sheltered sunny position Grevillea can be prone to frost damage and in areas of more than moderate frost, winter protection may be necessary. Hardiness does improve with age. Container Plant, Border
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Ilex Aquifolium
Common Holly Common holly is a useful evergreen shrub with dark green, spiny leaves and can be grown as a specimen tree, clipped bush or as a hedge. When grown as a tree, after some years, you get a solid and imposing specimen. If bare-trunked, you have the pleasure of its smooth, near-white bark which looks wonderful with the dark, glossy green rigid foliage. Plants are either male or female. Both sexes are required for the female plants to produce their winter berries, which appear from late autumn to mid-winter.
Common Holly Aquifoliaceae An evergreen shrub with spiny glossy, wavy margined, dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing long lasting red berries in autumn. Maximum height 25m with a 8m spread Hardy Flowers May-June, Fruits September Moist, well-drained soil in full sun Not to be planted in open areas where exposed to cold winter winds or excessively hot summer sun. Keep soil moist in summer, but allow it to dry out in the autumn. Specimen Tree, Container Plant, Hedging
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Jasminum Nudiflorum
Winter Jasmine A popular and reliable shrub, widely grown as a wall shrub or climber. It can be allowed to scramble freely over a low wall or up a bank, or trained up a vertical framework. Unlike many other jasmines, winter jasmine does not twine, so will need tying-in if grown vertically. The stems are bright green and give an evergreen impression, even in winter when the tiny bright yellow blooms appear, weatherproof in all but the coldest snaps. Flowers are 1 - 1.5 in (2.5 4 cm) across and are bright-yellow. They are not scented.
Winter Jasmine Oleaceae A slender shrub with arching stems and clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers produced before the leaves in winter and early spring. Height up to 3m, Spread 3m Hardy Yellow Flowers May to September Moist, well-drained, fertile soil in full sun/partial shade Regular pruning keeps bushes under control and prevents bare patches from appearing. Wall Climber, Trellis
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Laurus Nobilis
Bay Tree The bay tree is an aromatic evergreen tree or large shrub, native to the Mediterranean region and is an essential foliage plant for the herb garden. The plant has long, dark green leaves that are aromatic with a dense habit. Rounded clusters of greenish white flowers are tucked into the leaf axils and appear in April, followed by berries, which start off deep-green then change to black. Often trained and clipped for topiary they make fine structural features in formal gardens. May be damaged by frost, therefore better to grow in containers and move to a warmer position in winter.
Bay Tree Lauraceae An excellent foliage plant which lends itself to topiary. Height 12m and spread 10m Frost Hardy Flowers April May, Fruits June - August Moist, well-drained soil Mist regularly. Water sparingly in Winter and liquid feed fortnightly during the growing season Culinary, Houseplant, Conservatory Plant, Specimen Pot Plant
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Ligustrum Jonandrum
Privet A change from the common garden privet, this is a tough and versatile evergreen shrub that can be clipped into all kinds of interesting shapes. It has small, dark green oval leaves and creamy white flowers throughout spring and tiny black berries are produced in autumn. If left untrimmed, it will make a large shapely shrub with profuse white flowers with a rather unusual scent in late summer. A low maintenance shrub whose dark evergreen leaves can provide the perfect compliment for a cottage garden.
Privet Oleaceae A bushy shrub with dark green leaves and creamy white flowers, followed by black berries. Height 2m, Spread 2m Hardy Creamy White Flowers in Spring, Black Berries in Autumn Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade Can be pruned hard to create topiary. Prune in spring to early summer Beds and borders, Hedging/Screens, Container Plant
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Lonicera Japonica
Honeysuckle The early Dutch honeysuckle has large cartwheelshaped flower-heads made up of rings of curved, almost tubular individual flowers. These deepen in colour slightly as the flowers age, so the plants have white, cream and yellow flowers open at the same time. The plants are vigorous twiners that climb rapidly up trellis or over arches, where they associate well with climbing roses or other varieties of honeysuckle, offering a good way to extend the flowering season. After flowering it bears glossy, blue-black berries.
Honeysuckle Caprifoliaceae A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves attractively veined yellow and fragrant purple-flushed white flowers followed by blueblack berries. Fast Growing, Height up to 6m. Hardy Flowers May August, Fruits August Well drained, light soil in full/partial shade Once established, the plants need only moderate watering, unless the summer is very dry. Climber, trellis, wall cover
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Magnolia Grandiflora 'Galissoniere'

Magnolia An evergreen, broadly pyramidal tree which can grow up to 10 metres tall and 10 metres wide though can be pruned to keep to a more manageable size. The Galissoniere has large, oblong, glossy green leaves which have reddish/brown hairs underneath. Large creamy white, cup-shaped fragrant flowers are produced at the end of the shoots from late summer to early autumn. Wind and late frost can damage the flowers, so magnolias are best grown in a sheltered position.
Magnolia Magnoliaceae A broadly conical evergreen tree with glossy dark green leaves, large showy cup-shaped creamy white flowers produced from late summer to early autumn. Height 15m, Spread 7m Hardy Creamy White Flowers August to September Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade Plant in moist, humus-rich soil. Some protection may be needed from late winter frosts. Can be wall-trained Architectural, Specimen Tree or Container Plant,
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Nandina Domestica
Heavenly Bamboo Despite its common name Nandina is not a bamboo, but a relative of Berberis. It forms a tall shrub with a lacy appearance that can grow up to 1.8m high. The plants also produce clusters of small white flowers that are followed by attractive bunches of red berries after a good summer. The young leaves in spring are brightly coloured pink to red before turning green; old leaves turn red or purple again before falling. The brilliant leaf colour often remains all winter. Although it is a hardy plant, grow it in a sheltered spot as the growth can be damaged by hard frosts or cold winds.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Heavenly Bamboo Berberidaceae An evergreen shrub with elegant green foliage and pretty white flowers with large yellow anthers in mid-summer followed by bright red fruit. Height 2m, Spread 1.5m Frost Hardy White Flowers July to August, Fruits - August Plant in moist, but well-drained, soil in a sheltered, sunny spot Survives with neglect, although regular fertilization encourages growth and thicker plants. It is a low maintenance shrub and requires only one pruning each year to control plant height, if needed Cottage/informal Gardens, Beds and Borders, Ornamental
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Nerium Oleander
Rose Bay The tender Mediterranean rose bay is a shrubby evergreen that's highly rated for its mix of flowers and leaves. It is a small to large evergreen shrub that can be trained as a single or multi-stemmed tree. Its leaves are long, thin, stiff and leathery and are grey-green in colour, though lighter underneath. Flowers form in terminal clusters and can be white, red, pink or yellow and can be single or double, blooming from late spring to early autumn. May be kept outdoors in a pot during the summer months, but advisable to bring indoors before the frosts.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Rose Bay Apocynaceae A very free flowering plant with large clusters of beautiful flowers Height 2m, Spread 1.5m Half Hardy White, Red, Pink or Yellow Flowers June to August Moist, well-drained soil in full sun Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly, Water with tepid water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season Container Plant, Houseplant, Conservatory
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Olea Europaea
Olive Tree An evergreen, slow-growing, long-lived tree from the Mediterranean region to a height and spread of up to 10m, though much less in cool-temperate gardens. Leaves are narrowly oblong, greyish green above and silver underneath. Small fragrant flowers are borne in late summer, followed by green, becoming dark purple edible fruits, commonly known as olives. Fruits need a very hot summer to ripen, so trees are mainly grown for their foliage in cool-summer areas. With age, the trunk and branches become superbly knurled and contorted.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Olive Tree Oleaceae An evergreen rounded tree with grey-green leather leaves and tiny fragrant white flowers which are followed by edible green fruits, ripening to black. Height 10m and spread 10m Frost Hardy Flowers June August, Fruits August Well drained, fertile soil Does not like to be too wet, prefers roots to be kept dry. Specimen Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant, Specimen Tree
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Phoenix Canariensis
Canary Island Date Palm The Phoenix Canariensis is a very large palm hailing from the Canary Islands, growing to about 20m tall with a crown spreading up to 9m across in its native habitat. The crown is made up of a large number of graceful, arching fronds up to 6m long and sharply spined at the base. Although not completely hardy, it can be grown in large containers with good winter protection. Mature palms produce bunches of cream, bowlshaped flowers in summer which are followed by small black fruits. Older plants are much hardier than juvenile ones. .
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Canary Island Date Palm Arecaceae An impressive foliage plant with a stout trunk and deep green, arching pinnate leaves. Height up to 20m and spread up to 6m Frost Hardy Flowers May June, Fruits August Good, well drained soil in full sun Regular watering in summer will produce a much bigger plant. In very cold weather, tie fronds together to protect the growing point. Conservatory Plant, Specimen Tree
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Phormium Cookianum
Mountain Flax Phormium Cookianum is a clump-forming perennial growing up to 2m tall when in flower, with broad, arching, linear light to yellowish green leaves. Tubular, yellow flowers are borne in upright panicles in summer. Phormiums can be damaged by cold winds and severe frosts in some areas of the country and will benefit from some winter protection. It is advisable in very cold weather to tie the leaves together and wrap in fleece.
Mountain Flax Agavaceae A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped lime green leaves stripped and margined cream. Attractive tubular flowers. Height 1m, Spread 1m Frost Hardy Yellow Flowers July to August Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun. Provide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from winter wet Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot
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Phormium Tenax Atropurpureum

New Zealand Flax A clump-forming perennial growing up to 2.5m tall by with rigid and upright, reddish purple leaves. The Tenax variety is the tallest of the Phormiums and produces tall flower spikes with curved, tubular orange to red flowers in erect panicles in summer. Phormiums can be damaged by cold winds and severe frosts in some areas of the country and will benefit from some winter protection. It is advisable in very cold weather to tie the leaves together and wrap in fleece.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers/Fruits Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use New Zealand Flax Agavaceae A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped purplish-bronze leaves. Attractive tubular flowers. Height 2.5m, Spread 2m Frost Hardy Flowers July to August Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun. Provide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from winter wet and heavy frosts Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot
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Phormium Tenax Variegatum

New Zealand Flax A clump-forming perennial growing up to 2.5m tall with rigid and upright, broad leaves which are green with cream bands. The Tenax variety is the tallest of the Phormiums and produces tall flower spikes with curved, tubular orange to red flowers in erect panicles in summer. Phormiums can be damaged by cold winds and severe frosts in some areas of the country and will benefit from some winter protection. It is advisable in very cold weather to tie the leaves together and wrap in fleece.
New Zealand Flax Agavaceae A highly ornamental plant with striking sword shaped lime green leaves stripped and margined cream. Attractive tubular flowers. Height 4m, Spread 2m Frost Hardy Red Flowers July to August Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in a sheltered site. Full sun. Provide deep winter mulch, Dead head after flowering. Protect from winter wet Border, Cut flower, Specimen, Container, Pot
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Photinia
Christmas Berry Photinia is an evergreen shrub in the rose family which is grown for its foliage, which is often strikingly coloured in spring. Typically they grow from 3-15m tall, with an irregular crown of angular branches which are often (but not always) thorny. The leaves which are dark green and glossy when mature and brilliant red when young, are alternate, entire or finely toothed, varying in length between species. The flowers are produced in early summer, in dense panicles with 5 rounded white petals which have a mild hawthorn-like scent. The majority of species are evergreen but several are deciduous.
Christmas Berry Rosaceae A spreading, evergreen shrub with glossy dark green leaves, red when young. Small white flowers are followed by bright red fruit. Height 10m, Spread 8m Hardy White Flowers May to June, Red Fruit s - August Moist, Well-drained fertile soil in full sun/partial shade Some shelter is advisable in frosts. For a tidy, neat appearance, prune annually to shape. Hedging Plant, Screen, Container Plant
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Phyllostachys Aurea
Golden Bamboo Phyllostachys or Golden Bamboo by its common name is one of the most important plants for use in any exotic garden and makes a striking addition to the back of a shrubbery or as a good specimen plant. The key identification feature of the Phyllostachys is the indented groove that runs longitudinally down each stem on alternate sides. The Aurea variety is a very large, clump forming evergreen bamboo with bright green canes growing yellow with age and long, narrow leaves darker in colour than the stems making a striking contrast. It is easy to distinguish from other bamboos by the large nodes at the base of the canes.
Golden Bamboo Gramineae A clump-forming erect bamboo with grooved bright mid-green canes, becoming yellow-brown. Narrow yellowish to golden green leaves. Height up to 6m, with a spread of 1.5m Hardy
Moist, well-drained fertile soil in full sun/partial shade. Best to protect from cold drying winds. If planted in a container use loam-based compost and feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser. Architectural, Hedging, Screen, Ornamental, Windbreak
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Pittosporum Tobira
Japanese Mock Orange Commonly known as the Japanese Mock Orange because the scent put forth by its blossoms is similar to that of the sweet orange. A dense, compact shrub, which can grow up to 3.5m tall and will in general grow taller in the shade whilst those grown in full sun are more compact. The leathery leaves are glossy on the top with undersides that are lighter and have a dull surface and the variegated form has grey-green leaves with cream-colored irregular margins. The small flowers are held in clusters at the branch tips. They are pure white when they emerge from the bud and slowly age to a mellow creamy yellow.
Japanese Mock Orange Pittosporaceae A very attractive foliage plant with lustrous green leaves and clusters of sweetly scented small bell shaped flowers. Height 3.5m, Spread 1m Half Hardy Creamy White Flowers May to June Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade Water regularly and feed once a month during growing season. Protect in colder parts from cold, drying winds. Conservatory/Houseplant, Border, Specimen Container
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Rhyncospermum Jasminoides
Star Jasmine Star jasmine or confederate jasmine is a woody, evergreen climber with rich, dark green leaves which turn bronze-red in winter. This fairly vigorous climber produces an abundance of sweet scented star shaped white flowers from June to late summer. Though not a "true" jasmine, it exhibits somewhat similar flowers. Otherwise referred to as Trachelospermum Jasminoides.
Star Jasmine Apocynaceae A twining climber with glossy dark green leaves, turning bronze-red in winter. Pure white flowers from mid to late summer. Height 9m, Spread 8m Frost Hardy White Flowers July to August Well drained, fertile soil in full sun/partial shade. Shelter from cold drying winds Water freely and apply a balanced fertiliser monthly during the growing season, water sparingly in winter Conservatory, Climber, Trellis, Fencing, Container
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Sabal Causiarum
Puerto Rican Hat Palm Sabal Causiarum, commonly known as the Puerto Rican hat palm, is a species of palm which is native to Puerto Rico and the British Virgin Islands. As its common and scientific names suggest, its leaves are used in the manufacture of hats. A fan palm with solitary, very stout stems which can grow up to 10m tall. Each plant has between 20 and 30 leaves, which are deep green in colour and are deeply divided to about half their length into several segments which may droop at the ends. Inflorescences (clusters of flowers), creamy white in colour are branched, arching or pendulous, and longer than the leaves and go on to bear oval-shaped, black fruit.
Puerto Rican Hat Palm Arecaceae A solitary fan palm with stout stems and inflorescences of creamy white flowers producing oval-shaped black fruit Height up to 15m with a spread of up to 5m Frost Hardy Creamy white inflorescences Well-drained soil in a sunny position Ensure you protect from strong and cold drying winds and from hard winter frosts Container plant, Architectural, Specimen Plant
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Sabal Minor
Dwarf Palmetto A slow-growing, trunkless palm with can grow up to 3m high by 3.5m wide in its native environment and much less in cool-summer areas. Fronds form at ground level or just above the crown and are stiff, greyish blue and split into many narrow segments. Its flowers are yellowish-white and produced in large panicles extending out beyond the leaves. The fruit is a black drupe (stone-fruit) containing a single seed. This palm prefers moist, well-drained soil, but is drought tolerant when mature. It is reputed to be one of the hardiest of palms and able to withstand frosts down to -15C for short periods. .
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Dwarf Palmetto Arecaceae A trunkless, slow growing palm with blue-grey pinnate fronds and renowned as one of the hardiest of all palms Height up to 5m with a spread of up to 2m Hardy White Flowers in summer, black fruit in autumn Moist, but well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade Ensure you protect from strong and cold drying winds and from hard winter frosts Container Plant, Architectural, Conservatory, Specimen Plant
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Sabal Palmetto
Cabbage Palm A single-trunked, slow growing palm up to 15m with a crown up to 5m across in its native environment, though much less in cool-temperate cultivation. Pinnate green fronds grow up to 3.5m long including the stem, with drooping leaf segments that are split to half the width of the frond. Its flowers are yellowish-white and produced in large panicles extending out beyond the leaves. The fruit is a black drupe (stone-fruit) containing a single seed. Extremely tolerant of saleladen air, hence survives well in coastal areas. Its common name cabbage palm comes from the fact that the growing heart of the new fronds or terminal bud resembles a cabbage.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Cabbage Palm Arecaceae A single-trunked, slow growing palm with pinnate green fronds, producing yellowish-white flowers Up to 15m in height and 5m in spread in its native environment Frost Hardy Yellowish-white Well-drained soil in a sunny position. Suitable for coastal areas Protect with fleece in temperatures below -4C and keep the roots dry in winter months Container Plant, Architectural, Conservatory
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Syringa Meyeri Palibin

Lilac Many of the lilac species are very desirable shrubs, with an elegance and charm missing from more glamorous varieties of common lilac. They often make compact, shapely bushes suitable for smaller gardens without excessive pruning. 'Palibin' is one of the loveliest, comparatively slow-growing, deciduous and compact bushes not reaching full size for ten years or more. With mid-green leaves, it has fragrant panicles of single, tubular, lilac purple flowers which appear in late spring until early summer. They often repeat flower again in autumn. It is widely used in group planting, informal or formal hedges, or as a specimen shrub.
Lilac Oleaceae A compact rounded shrub with oval leaves and dense clusters of fragrant lavender-pink flowers in late spring and early summer. Height 1.5m, Spread 1.5m. Slow Growing Hardy Lavender, Pink Flowers May to July Well drained, fertile soil in full sun. Does well in chalk but dislikes acidic soil. If in full sun, mulch to retain soil moisture Cottage/informal, Hedging/Screen, Border, Container Plant
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Trachycarpus Fortunei
Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm A solitary, fibrous leaf-base-covered trunk grows up to 15m, producing up to 30cm of new trunk each year once established. Its fan-shaped leaf is palmate, dark green and up to 1m wide with forty to fifty segments, forming a compact crown of palmate leaves on long stalks. Leaves on juvenile plants have five or six deep green leaves up to 30cm across. Both male and female are required to set fruit. Flowers are yellow and on female trees produce blueblack kidney-shaped seeds with a white bloom that hang down like small grapes.
Chusan Palm, Windmill Palm Arecaceae A single-stemmed palm with large fan-shaped dark green leaves. Small yellow flowers emerge close to the leaf bases in early summer. The hardiest palm in Britain. Height up to 15m, Spread 2.5m Hardy July September. Yellow flowers followed by blue-black seeds Moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade Keep moist in first year. Specimen Tree, Pot Plant
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Vitis Vinifera
Grape Vine In this genus, there are 65 species of woody stemmed, deciduous, tendril-bearing vines, producing fruit that can be small and unpalatable or large, sweet and delicious to eat. A trailing, hardy shrub, with a twisted, irregular stem, and long, flexible branches, which support themselves, when near walls, fences or other structures by means of tendrils. The flowers are produced on the shoots generally from those of the year preceding. Vitis Vinifera is the European grape predominantly used for eating and making wine. The vine will thrive in any soil that has a dry bottom and in deep soils it will grow luxuriantly and produce an abundance of large fruit. In shallow, dry, chalky, or gravelly soils, it will produce less fruit, but of better flavour.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Flowers Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Grape Vine Vitaceae A deciduous climbing shrub with a twisted stem producing edible fruits Height 8m, Fast Growing Climber Hardy Flowers June, July, Fruits - September Deep, well-drained dry soils in full sun or dappled shade Provide support Wall Shrub, Conservatory Plant
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Washingtonia Filifera
Desert Fan Palm Named after the American president George Washington, this palm grows to a height of 18m with a crown spread of up to 8m, though considerably smaller in cool-temperate cultivation. Leaves are pinnate, grey-green with threadlike filaments along the edge of each segment. When mature, can take lows of -6C for short periods; juvenile plants will only take lows of around -3C and should be surrounded with fleece filled with straw during the winter. Works well as a large container plant that can be brought into a cold greenhouse or outhouse for the winter months.
Desert Fan Palm Arecaceae A beautiful architectural plant with hanging filaments from the segmented fan shaped leaves Height 18m with a crown spread of up to 8m Half Hardy to Frost Hardy July August. Cream flowers Moist, well drained soil in full sun. Must be out of direct sunlight if kept indoors Protect juvenile plants with straw filled fleece during the winter months. Specimen Plant, Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Washingtonia Robusta
Thread Palm Washingtonia Robusta is a tall, tender, fast-growing palm with a trunk that bulges at the ground and becomes more slender as it approaches the crown. Leaves are palmate, gently drooping at the tips and a rich shiny green in colour. They are borne on leaf stems with vicious saw-tooth spines. Dead leaves form a shaggy thatch around the trunk and panicles of pink, tubular flowers bloom in summer. In warm, costal gardens it can be grown outside with fleece protection in winter months, but in cooler climates it is advisable to grow as an indoor or conservatory plant.
Thread Palm Arecaceae A tall, tender, fast-growing palm with a slender tapering trunk and sharply toothed leaf stalks bearing bright green leaf blades. Height of up to 25m in its native habitat but much less in cooler climates Half Hardy to Frost Hardy July August. Pink flowers Well-drained soil in full sun Water moderately and feed monthly in growing season. Keep almost dry in winter and protect from frosts. No pruning required. Remove spent foliage if desired Conservatory Plant, Specimen Tree, Container Plant
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Wollemi Pine
Wollemia Nobilis The Wollemi Pine is one of the world's oldest and rarest plants dating back to the time of the dinosaurs. With less than 100 adult trees known to exist in the wild, the Wollemi Pine is now the focus of extensive research to safeguard its survival A fast-growing, tall, coniferous tree, often with multiple trunks, bubbled, dark brown bark and pendulous branches bearing two rows of needle-like, dark green leaves. The branching is unique in that nearly all the side branches never have further branching. After a few years, each branch terminates in either a cone (male and female), or ceases growth. Female cones are round, green and pompom-like, male cones are oblong and green turning reddishbrown when mature.
Common Name Family Characteristics Growth Hardiness Planting/Soil/Position Care Best use Wollemia Nobilis Araucariaceae A fast-growing, tall, coniferous tree with multiple trunks, bubbled, darkbrown bark and pendulous branches bearing needle-like leaves Up to 40m tall in its natural habitat but much less in cooler climates Frost Hardy Well-drained soil in full sun/partial shade Not recommended for small gardens unless container grown. Keep in part-shade when young after this time period it can be grown in full sunlight. Dislikes waterlogged soil Specimen Plant, Container Plant, Conservatory
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Yucca Aloifolia
Spanish Bayonet Slow growing shrub or small tree growing to a maximum height of 8m when in flower. This species makes an impressive plant with its thick, erect, single-stemmed or simple branched stems. The densely arranged, stiff, narrowly lance-shaped, dark greyish green leaves each end with a viciously sharp point. White bell-shaped flowers are borne on long spikes from summer to autumn. Marginata has dark greyish green leaves edged with yellow; Tricolor has green leaves striped yellow or white in the centre.
Spanish Bayonet Agavaceae An excellent architectural shaped plant with lance shaped stiff leathery leaves each ending with a sharp point Height up to 2.5m when in flower Hardy July September. Cream/purple flowers Moist, well-drained soil in full sun Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter Border, Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Yucca Filamentosa
Adams Needle Clump forming, usually trunk less shrub growing to a height of 1m by 1.5m, with rigid, dark green leaves margined with curly white filamentous threads. Flowering spikes up to 3m tall bear myriads of pendulous bellshaped white flowers, often tinged green or cream, from mid to late summer. Bright Edge is a dwarf cultivar with yellow-edged leaves and green tinged cream flowers. Golden Sword is similar though somewhat larger in stature. Ivory Tower has spikes of green tinged white flowers.
Adams Needle Agavaceae A clump-forming shrub with rosettes of rigid, dark green leaves, margined with curly white hairs. Upright spikes of nodding, bell-shaped white flowers in mid and late summer. Height 1m with a spread of 1.5m Hardy July to August, White Flowers Well drained soil in full sun Keep moist in first year. Border, Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Yucca Gloriosa
Spanish Dagger Erect, evergreen treelike shrub growing up to 2.5m tall with a stout stem, normally un-branched, with stiff, lance-shaped, pointed, arching leaves up to 60cm long, bluish green maturing to dark green. From late summer to autumn, bell-shaped white flowers are borne on upright panicles. Occasionally these may be purple tinged. The plant is known to thrive as a domestic plant and has average water requirements. Little maintenance is needed other than the removal of dead leaves when the shrub nears its ultimate height. The plant is very hardy and can handle a lot of snow and a prolonged freeze.
Spanish Dagger Agavaceae An upright shrub with rigid pointed, blue-green leaves maturing to dark green. Upright spikes of bell-shaped white flowers in summer and autumn. Height up to 2.5m with a spread of 2m Hardy June October, White Flowers Well drained soil in full sun Keep moist in first year. Avoid wet soils in winter Border, Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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Yucca Rostrata
Beaked Yucca The species name Rostrata and common name Beaked Yucca refers to the fruit, which resembles the beak of a bird. A handsome, stout, singletrunked arborescent yucca which can grow up to 4m tall. Linear, powdery greyish blue leaves, margined with short teeth radiate from the centre and eventually form a tight skirt of dead leaves around the trunk, which if left resemble a Hawaiian grass skirt. If preferred, these may be removed to show off the trunk Spikes of white, bellshaped flowers up to 6cm long are borne on mature plants in summer.
Beaked Yucca Agavaceae An exceptionally distinctive, single trunked species with a magnificent, almost spherical head of very narrow, flexible, powder blue leaves. Height up to 4m Hardy Late Spring to Summer Full sun in semi-wet soil, but can tolerate partial shade also Remove dead flower heads, water occasionally and fertilise every couple of months Border, Pot Plant, Conservatory Plant
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PLANT CONTENTS Abelia Grandiflora Acacia Dealbata Adams Needle African Blue Lily African Lily Agapanthus Albus Agapanthus Ovatus Agave Americana Agave Mediopicta Aloe Vera Arbutus Unedo Bamboo Bambusa Nana Bay Tree Beaked Yucca Blue Desert Spoon Bottle Brush Brahea Armata Broad Leaf Cabbage Plant Butia Capitata Cabbage Palm Callistemon Camellia Japonica Canary Island Date Palm Century Plant Chaenomeles Chamaerops Humilis Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera Christmas Berry Chusan Palm Cordyline Australis Cordyline Indivisa Cortaderia Selloana Cotton Palm Cycas Revoluta Dasylirion Longissimum Dasylirion Serratifolium Dasylirion Wheeleri Desert Fan Palm Dicksonia Antartica Diospyros Kaki Draecena Australis Draecena Indivisa Dwarf Blue Fan Palm Dwarf Palmetto Eriobotrya Japonica European Fan Palm Euonymus Japonicus Feijoa Sellowiana Ficus Carica Fig Tree Grape Vine Grevillea Heavenly Bamboo Holly Honeysuckle 4 5 59 7 6 6 7 8 9 10 11 46 14 34 61 24 14 12 20 13 51 14 15 41 8 16 17 18 45 53 19 20 21 33 22 23 36 24 55 25 26 19 20 19 50 27 18 28 29 30 30 54 31 38 32 36 Ilex Aquifolium Japanese Mock Orange Japanese Spindle Jasminum Nudiflorum Laurus Nobilis Ligustrum Jonandrum Lilac Lonicera Japonica Loquat Magnolia Grandiflora Mediterranean Fan Palm Mexican Blue Palm Mexican Grass Tree Mimosa Mountain Flax Nandina Domestica Nerium Oleander New Zealand Cabbage New Zealand Flax Olea Europaea Olive Tree Pampas Grass Persimmon Phoenix Canariensis Phormium Cookianum Phormium Tenax Photinia Phyllostachys Aurea Pindo Palm Pineapple Guava Pittosporum Tobira Privet Puerto Rican Hat Palm Rhyncospermum Jasminoides Rose Bay Sabal Causiarum Sabal Minor Sabal Palmetto Sago Palm Sandpaper Sotol Spanish Bayonet Spanish Dagger Star Jasmine Syringa Meyeri Palibin Taxus Baccata Trachycarpus Fortunei Tree Fern Vine Vitis Vinifera Washingtonia Filifera Washingtonia Robusta Wollemi Pine Yucca Aloifolia Yucca Filamentosa Yucca Gloriosa Yucca Rostrata 32 47 28 33 34 35 52 36 27 37 63 12 23 5 42 38 39 19 43 40 40 21 26 41 42 43 45 46 13 29 47 35 84 48 39 49 50 51 22 90 58 60 48 52 95 53 25 54 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61
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Hardiness of Our Plants

Agapanthus Umbellatus Albus

Agapanthus Umbellatus Ovatus

Agave Americana Mediopicta

Chamaerops Humilis Cerifera

Magnolia Grandiflora 'Galissoniere'

Phormium Tenax Atropurpureum

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