Collection: Ornamental Trees
Our premium trees start life on a farm in the South Downs National Park, where one family of growers has been raising them in natural conditions for over a century. They’re grown outdoors at their own pace to establish quickly for a long and happy life in your garden. We’re proud to bring you the best collection of garden trees in the UK, curated for us by the experts and professionally pruned before being sent to you.
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ÂŁ35Sale price From ÂŁ25Flamingo Willow Tree | Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki'
A riot of eyecatching colour
- Charming bushy tree
- Small tree - grows up to 2m
- Variegated pink, cream and green foliage
- Perfect for patio pots and front gardens
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ÂŁ38Sale price From ÂŁ30Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Spring and autumn show stopper
- Vase-shaped, but gently spreading over time
- Easily pruned to fit average sized gardens
- Clusters of double pink flowers
- Blossoms in March-May
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ÂŁ38Sale price From ÂŁ32Cheal's Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Kiku-shidare-zakura'
The little tree that packs a pink, fluffy punch
- Small, perfectly formed weeping cherry
- Perfect for patio pots or borders at just 2.5m
- Rose pink, fluffy double flowers
- Clusters of blossom from April to May
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ÂŁ38Sale price From ÂŁ30'Flagpole' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus Amanogawa
For the smallest of gardens
- Narrow columnar form with upswept branches
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to just 4x1m
- Semi-double, fluffy pink flowers
- Blossoms in April-May
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'Pink Perfection' Cherry Blossom Tree
High impact flowering sensation
- Strong upright tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
- Fluffy, rose pink double flowers
- Blossoms in April
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ÂŁ60Sale price From ÂŁ35Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia
The ultimate wildlife tree
- Rounded, bushy tree
- Large tree - grows to 12m
- Spectacular autumn colour
- Suitable for all garden sizes
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ÂŁ70Sale price From ÂŁ40Pink Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus x subhirtella 'Autumnalis Rosea'
Flowers to brighten up winter
- Elegant spreading tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 3x3m
- Dark pink buds softening to light pink
- Blossoms in November-March
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ÂŁ31Sale price From ÂŁ25Hardy Eucalyptus Bush | Eucalyptus gunnii
Superb silvery, fragrant foliage
- Can be shaped in various ways!
- Large bush (but can be pruned to any height)
- Gorgeous viridian leaves with a silvery sheen
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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Golden Weeping Willow Tree | Salix 'Chrysocoma'
The iconic weeping tree!
- Elegantly weeping tree
- Large tree - grows up to 12m
- Chartreuse leaves becoming glossy green
- RHS Plants for Pollinators
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Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula
An iconic UK native species
- Narrow, delicately pendulous tree
- Large tree - grows higher than 12m
- Lovely green leaves and bright white bark
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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'Evereste' Crabapple Tree
Award-winning and deservedly so
- A lovely, bushy tree
- Medium tree - grows up to 4m
- Dazzling white flowers turning pink
- Good resistance to fire blight
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Judas Tree | Cercis siliquastrum
Renowned for its unbeatable floral display
- Prolific display of deep pink flowers in spring
- Green, heart-shaped leaves
- Fully Hardy and happy in full sun or partial shade
- Spectacular Autumn Colour
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Single Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus serrula
Coppery-hued, stripy bark
- Bushy, rounded tree
- Medium tree - grows up to 8m
- Verdant green foliage and dainty white blooms
- RHS Plants for Pollinators
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ÂŁ28Sale price ÂŁ20Black Elderberry Tree | Sambucus nigra 'Black Beauty'
A rich purple stunner
- Flat heads of small pink flowers in summer
- Deep purple foliage
- Bushy growth up to 4x4m
- Dark purple berries in autumn
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Golden foliage with fragrant summer blooms
- Perfect for bringing a splash of colour to your garden
- Large, heart-shaped, velvety foliage
- Offers varied seasonal interest
- Can be cut back and adapted for smaller spaces
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Single Pink Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus pendula 'Pendula Rubra'
Candyfloss flower statement
- Elegant weeping tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 3x3m
- Rose pink single flowers
- Blossoms in March-April
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ÂŁ55Sale price From ÂŁ35Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii
From the highest climes
- Open pyramidal tree
- Large tree - grows higher than 12m
- Fresh green foliage with yellow catkins
- Sheds its bark each and every year
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'Blushing Bride' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Shogetsu'
Late flowering show stopper
- Strong upright tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
- Clusters of white double flowers
- Blossoms in April-May
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Red Weeping Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Garnet'
The gem your garden deserves
- Bushy, weeping tree
- Small tree - grows to 2.5m
- Jewel-toned, deeply-lobed foliage
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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ÂŁ55Sale price From ÂŁ30Golden Chain Tree | Laburnum watereri 'Vossii'
Glorious buttercup-yellow sprays
- Broadly spreading tree
- Medium tree – grows up to 8m
- Pendulous yellow racemes up to 50cm long
- Award of Garden Merit winner
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ÂŁ31Sale price From ÂŁ29Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa
A glorious, classic nut tree
- Sweet, earthy flavour with great mouthfeel
- Mature trees have spiral fissures in the bark
- Roast over an open fire for festive fun
- Harvest from October
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'The Bride' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus incisa
Fiery autumn foliage
- Compact rounded shape
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 4x4m
- Light pink buds open to snowy white flowers
- Blossoms in March-April
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Dwarf Purple Magnolia Tree | Magnolia 'Susan'
Stunning, punchy-pink blooms
- Compact, bushy tree
- Small tree - grows up to 3m
- Scented, pink, cup-shaped flowers
- RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
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ÂŁ70Sale price From ÂŁ40Dwarf White Weeping Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Snow Showers'
Perfect spring time feature tree
- Elegant weeping tree
- Ideal for small spaces, growing to 3x3m
- Flurries of snowy white single flowers
- Blossoms in March-April
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South Downs National Park
Meet Danielle
110 years' expertise free with every tree
Danielle's nursery has been growing trees in the South Downs National Park for over a century, and it shows. Dug up and sent straight to your garden at between 18-36 months old, their quality rootstocks, expert pruning and natural pest control mean that these traditionally field-grown trees are the hardiest you can get.
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Looking for a flowering tree?
Flowering trees are not just ornamental (although they definitely tick that box). They’re vital for wildlife, too, providing pollen and nectar for the insects that help your garden grow. Most put on their floral display in spring, including the ethereal cherry blossom and bold magnolia, followed in summer by Tulip Tree, golden Laburnum and Catalpa. Some trees even flower through the autumn and winter months, like Pink Winter Flowering Cherry and Golden Mimosa. To add a wow factor to your garden at any time of year, check out some of our best and brightest flowering trees.

Only have room for a small tree?
Native tree species have evolved alongside our wildlife for centuries (did you know an English Oak supports 284 different insect species?) and have adapted perfectly to our interesting climate. For those of us who want to give a helping hand to visiting birds, mammals and insects, planting a native tree is a strong statement. Of course it helps that they’re some of the hardiest and most beautiful trees you can get, and easy to care for too. We’re talking compact crabapples, berry-covered rowans, elegant birch trees and blossoming hawthorns.

Want to welcome more wildlife?
Native tree species have evolved alongside our wildlife for centuries (did you know an English Oak supports 284 different insect species?) and have adapted perfectly to our interesting climate. For those of us who want to give a helping hand to visiting birds, mammals and insects, planting a native tree is a strong statement. Of course it helps that they’re some of the hardiest and most beautiful trees you can get, and easy to care for too. We’re talking compact crabapples, berry-covered rowans, elegant birch trees and blossoming hawthorns.

Caring for your tree
Most trees prefer to be planted in a sunny or partially shaded spot out of the way of any cold or drying winds, and in well draining soil. You’ll need to water them regularly until their root systems are established (this takes about a year) but after that, they’ll get most of their needs met by the rain. To keep your tree healthy, tidy and at a manageable size, you’ll probably need to do some pruning once or twice a year - and of course trees love a bit of mulch! Check our individual tree pages to find out how to care for yours, or find out more with our growers’ guides.
Ornamental Trees FAQs
How do you plant a tree?
It's important to understand how bare root and potted trees differ in the steps necessary to planting them successfully. Potted trees are grown in containers with compost around the roots whereas bare root trees are dug up from the field during their dormant season and sent to you without a pot or soil.
What is an ornamental tree?
Ornamental plants are plants that are grown for decorative purposes in gardens and landscape design projects, giving any space a face-leaft.
What trees are good for small gardens?
Don’t let having a small garden deter you from pursuing the garden of your dreams! There are plenty of trees that thrive in small, simple spaces. Here are our top 5 picks of trees for small gardens:
What small trees grow well in pots?
Growing trees in pots is a great idea for many reasons, a couple being that you’re able to move your tree with you wherever you go and if you change your mind about the placement, you don’t need to do a whole lot. We would recommend the following trees if you’re considering growing in a pot:
Which trees are evergreen?
Evergreen plants retain their green leaves throughout the year and the size, shape and growth of evergreen trees vary so it's important to think carefully when choosing the right tree for you and your garden. Here are our top 5:
What is a specimen size tree?
A specimen size tree is a large shrub or tree planted specifically to stand out and guaran-treed to make an impactful focal point in the garden.
Can you plant mature trees?
Mature trees can be transplanted either in autumn or in late winter/early spring; however, mature trees must be transplanted after the leaves fall in autumn or before bud break in spring to keep them happy.
What plants grow well under trees?
There are a surprising number of flowering plants, climbing plants and even container plants that thrive in the shadows. To name a few of our favourites would be Heucheras, Campanula, Foxgloves and many, many more.
What are the fastest growing trees for privacy?
We recommend our Leyland Cypress Tree for the perfect fast-growing screen. These beauties grow up to 1m a year and are not a sore sight either!
What kind of tree has white flowers in the spring?
Whether you prefer pink or white blossom, there’s a cherry blossom for every garden - some can even be grown in pots!
What tree grows best in shade?
Are you looking to fill a shady area with a tree? Here are our top 5 favourite trees to choice from:
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