All our shrubs have been container-grown to minimise root disturbance when planting.

 Foliage  shrubs are described as being either: 

  Semi-evergreen - they loose some of their leaves for the winter.

  Evergreen - they are in full leaf all year round.

These shrubs may still produce tiny flowers or berries, but usually their main attraction is their leaves.

ARONIA. Deciduous.

Acid soil, sun or shade. 60cm (2 feet). 

They do have small, white flowers in summer 

followed by black berries, but their best feature 

is their gold and bright-red, autumn, leaf colour. 

Price code B £3.25 each.

ARTEMESIA. Evergreen.

A sheltered, well-drained site in full sun is essential. 90cm (3 feet). They produce yellow flowers in August, but are mainly used for their attractive, silver/grey foliage. Price code C £3.70 each.

AUCUBA. Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade. 183cm (6 feet). Insignificant, white flowers followed by red berries. Ornamental foliage. Price code D £4.29 each.

BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS (BOX). Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade. Green or variegated leaf-forms, they are used to create small, box hedging or to create your own topiary work (we produce small, planting out sizes only - we do not grow large specimens). Price code S £1.61 each or price code C £3.70 each.

CORNUS. Deciduous.

Any soil (but prefer moist), sun or partial shade. 152cm (5 feet). Coloured, winter-bark varieties. They do flower, but the flowers do not show up against their variegated foliage. Prune back hard in March to keep them producing new shoots (old shoots loose their winter colour). Price code C £3.70 each.

ELEAGNUS. Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade. 152cm (5 feet). Attractive leaves with silvery under-surfaces. The flowers are insignificant. Price code D £4.29 each.

EUONYMUS. Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade (performs best in shade). 

30cm (1 foot) to 183cm (6 feet). 

Most varieties have variegated foliage. 

You usually only know they have flowered when you find an occasional berry under the leaves. 

Price code C £3.70 each.

FAGUS SYLVATICA PURPUREA (COPPER or PURPLE BEECH). Deciduous.

Any soil, sun or partial shade (we produce small, planting out sizes only - we do not grow large specimens). For hedging, cut to height - if uncut they will eventually develop into trees. Price code Y £4.64 each.

FAGUS SYLVATICA  (GREEN BEECH). Deciduous.

Any soil, sun or partial shade (we produce small, planting out sizes only - we do not grow large specimens). For hedging, cut to height - if uncut they will eventually develop into trees. Price code X £2.91 each.

GAULTHERIA. Evergreen.

Moist, acid soil and partial shade are essential. 15cm (½ foot). Small, white flowers in July, followed by red berries. They develop reddish, autumn foliage. Price code B £3.25 each.

HEBE. Evergreen.

A well-drained position in full sun or partial shade. 60cm (2 feet). These varieties rarely flower and are grown for their attractive foliage and ball-like growth (for flowering Hebe look under Flowering Shrubs). Price code B £3.25 each.

HEDERA (IVY - GROUND-COVER VARIETIES). Evergreen.

Moist soil without being waterlogged and some shade. Ideal for creating living mulches under other shrubs. Beware, they will try to climb up anything they come across. Price code C £3.70 each.

HOUTTUYNIA. Deciduous.

They will grow in sun or partial shade, but must have moist soil. 

Houttuynia is a sub-shrub and all growth above ground dies down completely for the winter (its underground stems remain intact). 

30cm (1 foot). Brightly-coloured foliage all summer; green, edged with cream, edged with pink. Price code C £3.70 each.

ILEX (HOLLY). Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade (we produce small, planting out sizes only - we do not grow large specimens). 457cm (15 feet) or larger. Mainly green-leafed, female varieties capable of producing winter berries. Price code C £3.70 each or price code D £4.39 each depending on variety.

LIGUSTRUM OVIFOLIUM (GREEN PRIVET) Semi-evergreen (if Privet is not kept well cut it loses some of its leaves in winter).

Any soil, sun or partial shade (we produce a small, planting out size only - we do not grow large specimens). For hedging, cut to height. Price code S £1.61 each

LIGUSTRUM AUREA (GOLDEN PRIVET). Semi-evergreen (if Privet is not kept well cut it loses some of its leaves in winter).

Any soil, sun or partial shade (we produce a small, planting out size only - we do not grow large specimens). For hedging, cut to height. Price code U £2.06 each.

LONICERA. Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or partial shade (not an over-dry soil). 37½cm (1¼ feet) to122cm (4 feet). Small, insignificant flowers and occasional black berries. The smaller varieties are good for ground cover and the taller for hedging or where an ornamental-leaf effect is required. Foliage types (all small-leafed), green, gold, green with yellow edge and green with silver edge. Price code B £3.25 each.

MYRTUS (MYRTLE). Evergreen.

Any well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position (in this area they are best grown in patio pots and moved into a conservatory for the winter). 90cm (3 feet). Scented foliage, don't expect to get many of their delightful white flowers this far north. Price code C £3.70 each.

PACHYSANDRA. Evergreen.

Any acid soil will do, but they must have shade. Ground cover shrub, maximum height 30cm (1 foot). Small, insignificant flowers in April and May. Price code C £3.70 each.

PERNETTYA (PRICKLY HEATH). Evergreen.

Acid soil is essential. They should thrive in sun or shade. 90cm (3 feet). Small, white flowers May-June followed by pink berries. Small, green leaves on pink to red stems. Price code C £3.70 each.

PHOTONIA. Evergreen.

A sheltered position with acid soil and semi-shade. 

305cm (10 feet). Bright red and purple, spring shoots and leaves.

Price code D £4.29 each.

PHYSOCARPUS. Deciduous.

Any well-drained soil will do, sun or partial shade. 90cm (3 feet). They do have small, white flowers in late summer followed by tiny red fruits, but their main attraction is their golden foliage and peeling, winter bark. Price code C £3.70 each.

PIERIS (FLAME OF THE FOREST). Evergreen.

An acid soil and semi-shade are essential. 90cm (3 feet) to 152cm (5 feet) depending on variety. Although they have creamy-white flowers in May, their main feature is the pink, red or purple/red colour of the new, spring shoots. Beware - mature leaves are frost-hardy, but the new, colourful shoots can be burnt off by spring frosts (they shoot again later). Price code D £4.29 each.

PRUNUS (LAURELS). Evergreen.

Any soil, sun or shade (they do well in partial shade). 122cm (4 feet) to 305cm (10 feet) depending on variety (we produce a small, planting out size only - we do not grow large specimens). For hedging, cut to height. Price code B £3.25 each or price code C £3.70 each depending on variety.

RUBUS (ORNAMENTAL BRAMBLE). Deciduous.

Any soil, sun or shade. 304cm (10 feet). Grown for its tall, arching branches as much as its white, summer flowers. Price code B £3.25 each.

SALIX (DWARF WILLOWS). Deciduous.

Any soil, sun or shade, but not dry ground. 30cm (1 foot) to 122cm (4 feet). Colourful foliage, stems or catkins (depending on variety). Price code C £3.70 each.

SANTOLINA. Evergreen.

Any well-drained soil will do, but full sun is essential. 45cm (1½ feet). They do have small, yellow, ball-like flowers June-August, but are best known for their sea of silver/grey foliage. Price code A £2.36 each.

SKIMMIA. Evergreen.

Well-drained acid or neutral soil, sun or partial shade. 90cm (3 feet). Attractive green foliage. They do produce white flowers April-May, followed by bright-red, winter berries. Price code D £4.29 each.

STEPHANANDRA. Deciduous.

Any soil that is not too dry; sun or shade (they do well in partial shade). 60cm (2 feet). Dense, attractive foliage. The flowers are tiny and insignificant. Price code C £3.70 each.

SYMPHORICARPUS (SNOWBERRY). Deciduous.

Any soil, sun or partial shade. 

60cm (2 feet) or 183cm (6 feet) depending on variety. 

Tiny flowers followed by pink or white berries. 

Price code B £3.25 each.

VACCINIUM. Evergreen.

Acid soil which is moist, but well-drained enough not to waterlog. Light shade is also a requirement. 30cm (1 foot). Tiny, white to pale-pink flowers, June-August, followed by red berries. Attractive, small-leafed foliage. Price code C £3.70 each.