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Acer
Acer platanoides 'Crimson King'
'Norway Maple'. Dark red - purple leaves in spring followed by dark beetroot - red leaves that turn red, brown and orange in the autumn. Orange - red flowers in spring. Fast growing. Will grow into a rounded habit 12m x 12m in 10 years.

3L are 1.2m high approx. Larger plants available on request, for collection from the nursery.

These plants are sourced from a local wholesaler, so will not be available for collection on the nursery unless they are pre-ordered. Dispatch may also be delayed by a day or two.
£42.75

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Berberis
Berberis  thunbergii 'Admiration'
'Barberry'. Small, compact rounded deciduous shrub with yellow edged, purple - red leaves and pink flowers in summer. Crimson berries and leaves in autumn. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. Plant breeders Rights. Grows to 0.5m when mature but can be kept pruned. 

Best in full sun or light shade, in well drained - soil.

3L are 0.2m x 0.2m approx

These plants are sourced from a reputable local wholesaler, so will not be available for collection on the nursery unless they are pre-ordered. Dispatch may also be delayed by a day or two.

£10.75

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Berberis  thunbergii 'Orange Rocket'
'Barberry'. New, dwarf shrub with orange tinted new growth, turning to red all summer. Columnar in habit and similar, but smaller in habit to its parent plant 'Helmond Pillar' turning deep purple with splashes of fiery orange and red. Yellow flowers in early summer followed by red berries. Plant Breeders Rights. Grows to 1.25m X 0.5m in 10 years. Prune hard in the early years, so ideal for hedging.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in well drained soil. 

 2L are 0.25m x 0.2m approx

These plants are sourced from a reputable local wholesaler, so will not be available for collection on the nursery unless they are pre-ordered. Dispatch may also be delayed by a day or two.

£11.75

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Berberis x ottawensis 'Superba' ('Purpurea')
'Barberry'. Deep red - purple foliage, with green undertones turns bright red in autumn. Red new growth. Ideal for a prickly hedge. Yellow flowers in spring. This is a cross between B. thunbergii and B. vulgaris making it vigorous and will reach full height quickly. Masses of cascading clusters of red berries light the tree up in autumn. Grows to about 2.5 - 3m when mature, but can be kept pruned. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS.

Best in full sun or part shade, in most well - drained soils.

3L are 0.5m

These plants are sourced from a reputable local wholesaler, so will not be available for collection on the nursery unless they are pre-ordered. Dispatch may also be delayed by a day or two.

£8.75

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Cercis
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
'Red Bud'. Deep red heart shaped new leaves turn a dark purple, then bronze by mid - summer. Stunning plant, highly rated. Small pink pea - flowers. Deep purple pods. Given an Award of Garden Merit by the RHS. Will grow to 12m high approx. Best in full sun or semi - shade, in any well drained soil. 

 3L are 0.75m x 0.3m approx
7.5L are 1.5m x 0.3m approx larger sizes available on request.
£39.75

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Corylus
Corylus avellana 'Purpurea'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Purple Hazel'. Stunning purple foliage on this easy to grow compact, rounded shrub. Grows to 1.5 - 3m high approx.  

Best in full sun in most, moist, well - drained soils.

15L are 1.5m high approx.
£24.75

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Fagus
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Fastigiate Beech'. Upright purple 'Beech' with good purple autumn colour, plus brown spiny fruits. Grows to 12m approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in most, moist, well - drained soils. 

35L are 1.5m plus
£72.75

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Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Purple Beech'. Will grow into a stunning large pyramidal tree 25 - 35m high with deep purple leaves, also makes a stunning hedge with the russet old leaves staying on right through the winter. Red and purple autumn colours. Seed grown versions have a variable leaf colour and these are actually the 'Copper Beech'. Both are shallow rooted so underplanting is not advisable.

Best in sun or light shade, in most, moist well - drained soils. Avoid heavy clay or light sands.

3L are 1m high x 0.2m wide approx 
15L are 1.5m plus 
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Fagus sylvatica 'Rohan Obelisk'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Red Obelisk Beech' with cut leaves red - purple foliage. Bronze and gold autumn colours. 

Best in sun in most, moist, well - drained soils.

15L are 1.5m plus
£39.75

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Fagus sylvatica 'Tricolor'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Tricolor Beech'. Stunning dome shaped tree with a pink outer edge to the leaves, making it look pink.  The leaves are green - purple in the centre with slashes of white. Grows to 8 -10m high approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade in most, moist, well drained soils. 

50L is 2.5m high plus
£85.00

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Malus
Malus 'Royal Beauty'
Large plant for collection from the nursery
'Crab Apple'. Purple and red foliage in spring turns purplish - green on this small weeping tree. Deep reddish - purple flowers in spring followed by dark red fruits. Grows to 1.5 - 2 m high approx.

Best in sun or semi - shade, in most, moist, well - drained soils. 

15L are 1.5m plus
£35.00

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Ophiopogon
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
'Black Mondo Grass'. Low arching black leaves all year round. Tiny mauve flowers in July to September with black seeds. Very hardy.

Sun or part shade. Grows up to 15cm.
£5.75

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Salvia
Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens'
Hardy, 'Purple Leaved Sage'. Semi - evergreen purple aromatic foliage that can be used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Lilac - blue flowers in summer.  Prune annually to keep in shape. Will grow to 1m approx but can be kept pruned to size in spring. Given an award of Garden merit by the RHS. 

Best in full sun or part shade, in light, moist, well - drained soil. Happy in most soil types. 

 3L are 0.3m high x 0.2m wide approx
£7.75

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Sambucus
Sambucus nigra 'Black Lace'
'Black Lace Elderberry'. Finely cut purple - black foliage, tough and easy so a better option than a 'Japanese Maple'. Creamy - pink flowers from May - June followed by blackish - red berries in autumn, ideal for jam and winemaking or for wildlife to feast on. Will grow to 2 - 3m approx when mature. Ideal for hedging. Prune early spring when required.

Best in full sun, or part shade. Best in moist, well - drained soils, in most soil types.

3L are 0.3m high x 0.3m wide approx
£11.75

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