Ornamental Trees

Our premium ornamental trees begin life in the glorious Vale of Evesham, whose rich, fertile soil and favourable climatic conditions help give them the best start possible. They’re grown outdoors, at their own pace, to help ensure a long, happy life in your garden. We’re proud to bring you the very best collection of garden trees in the UK, curated for us by our experts and professionally pruned before being sent to you. From spectacular blossom trees to majestic weeping beauties, we've got something for everyone.

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  • 'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    From ÂŁ36

    'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae'

    Wildlife friendly cherry blossom

    • A flat topped shape develops in maturity
    • Ideal for medium spaces, growing between 4-6m
    • Almond scented, white semi-double flowers
    • Blossoms in April-May

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  • Foxglove Tree | Paulownia tomentosa Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ65

    Foxglove Tree | Paulownia tomentosa

    AKA the princess tree!

    • Charming spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Light green, cordate leaves and lilac flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Black Cherry Plum Tree | Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    From ÂŁ36

    Black Cherry Plum Tree | Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra'

    Striking deep purple stems

    • Classic upright tree shape
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Pale pink, single flowers
    • Blossoms in March-April

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  • Sargent's Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus sargentii Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    ÂŁ58 From ÂŁ36

    Sargent's Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus sargentii

    Probably the best autumn colour

    • Compact, spreading tree
    • Ideal for small spaces, growing to 5x4m
    • Clusters of pink and deep pink single flowers
    • Blossoms in April

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  • Corkscrew Willow | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    From ÂŁ38

    Corkscrew Willow Tree | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa'

    Uniquely-shaped twisting stems

    • Beautiful upright tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 15m
    • Lush green foliage, contorted branches
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Magnolia 'Genie' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ45 From ÂŁ35

    Magnolia 'Genie'

    The kind of blooms you wish for!

    • Elegant upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Chalice-shaped, wine-coloured flowers
    • Winner of the Dutch 'KVBC Award Gold'

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  • Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ60
    ÂŁ60

    Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum

    Bold, bright and beautiful

    • Beautifully rounded tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Red-tinted foliage turns dark green with age
    • The perfect feature tree for large gardens

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  • Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ54 From ÂŁ38

    Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame'

    One of the earliest bloomers

    • Classically bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • Single, punchy pink blooms
    • Blossoms from March to April

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  • Viper Acer Tree | Acer davidii | Snake Bark Maple Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ65 From ÂŁ35

    Snake Bark Maple | Acer davidii 'Viper'

    Eyecatching striped bark

    • Upright, arching tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 7m
    • Dark green leaves turn orange in autumn
    • Exceedingly easy to grow

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  • Weeping Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus Yedoensis Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    ÂŁ54 From ÂŁ36

    Weeping Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus yedoensis

    Sweet almond scented blooms

    • Elegant weeping tree
    • Can grow to 1.7m (depending on form)
    • Fragrant, sweet almond scented blooms
    • Blossoms in March-April

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  • Jelly King' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ37
    From ÂŁ37

    'Jelly King' Crabapple Tree

    The best for jam-making

    • A proudly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Myriad linen-white flowers appear in spring
    • Harvests increase with age

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  • Variegated Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ160 From ÂŁ80

    Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' | Variegated Maple Tree

    Glorious cream-margined leaves

    • Bushy, oval (sometimes rounded) tree
    • Large tree - up to 12m (can be kept shorter)
    • Stunning cream and green variegated leaves
    • Exceptional autumn hues of orange and bronze

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  • Toffee Apple Tree | Cercidiphyllum Japonicum 'Katsura' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ55
    From ÂŁ55

    Toffee Apple Tree | Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Katsura'

    The sweetest visual impact

    • Densely bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Colour changing, heart-shaped leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Sun Rival' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ35 From ÂŁ35

    'Sun Rival' Crabapple Tree

    The perfect specimen tree

    • A beautifully weeping, small tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • White blooms emerge from carmine pink buds
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Multi Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus Serrula Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ54 From ÂŁ38

    Multi Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus serrula

    Glorious peeling bronze bark

    • Spreading multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Lush green leaves and small white flowers
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Shirofugen' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ60
    From ÂŁ60

    Japanese Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Shirofugen'

    New foliage emerges bronze

    • Widely spreading shape over time
    • Easily pruned to fit any garden
    • Double white flowers, maturing to pale pink
    • Blossoms in April-May

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  • Purple Leaf Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ54 From ÂŁ38

    Purple Leaf Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy'

    Striking deep purple foliage

    • Upright and gently spreading shape
    • Ideal for medium spaces, growing to 8x4m
    • Double, ruffled rose pink flowers
    • Blossoms in March-April

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  • Evergreen Oak Tree | Quercus Ilex Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ12
    ÂŁ50 From ÂŁ12

    Evergreen Oak Tree | Quercus ilex

    Popular with wildlife (and us!)

    • Delightfully rounded tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Spiky leaves become smoother with age
    • Spectacular bronze autumn colour

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  • Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ50

    Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica 'Bella'

    Compact and oh-so-colourful

    • Bushy, often multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Red spring flowers and colour-changing leaves
    • Ornamental flaky bark in winter

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  • 'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ42
    From ÂŁ42

    'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree

    Makes outstanding jelly

    • A delightful, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Scented white flowers with a pink blush
    • Great disease resistance

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  • Pink Cascade' Robinia pseudoacacia Tree | False Acacia Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ40

    'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree | Robinia pseudoacacia

    A top choice for flowers

    • Bushy pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 15m
    • Green to golden yellow leaves, pink blossoms
    • Boasts a lovely fragrance

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  • 'Golden Hornet' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ55 ÂŁ35

    'Golden Hornet' Crabapple Tree

    Glorious bright yellow fruits

    • A broad, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • White springtime blossom with a hint of pink
    • Loved by thrushes and blackbirds

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  • Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Royal Beauty' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ54 From ÂŁ38

    Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Royal Beauty'

    Pendulous perfection

    • A beautifully weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Single, magenta blossoms in spring
    • Perfect for pots and compact gardens

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ25

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

    Unbeatable burgundy foliage

    • Elegant top-worked tree
    • Small tree - grows to approximately 1.5m
    • Lacy, deciduous leaves
    • A spectrum of purples and reds

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  • Scarlet Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Embley' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    ÂŁ70 From ÂŁ40

    Scarlet Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Embley'

    Incredible autumn colour!

    • Upright, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Autumnal hues of purple, red and orange
    • Attracts all manner of birds to your garden

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  • Plum Blossom Tree | Prunus blireana Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ36

    Plum Blossom Tree | Prunus blireana

    A spectacular small blossom tree

    • Vase-shaped, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Purple-to-green foliage, scented pink blooms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • English Holly | Ilex aquifolium Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ20
    ÂŁ25 From ÂŁ20

    English Holly | Ilex aquifolium

    A festive British icon

    • Beautifully bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Spiky, green leaves and white spring flowers
    • Bright red berries support winter wildlife

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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?

Looking for a flowering tree?

Flowering ornamental trees are undoubtedly among the most beautiful plants out there. 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?

Only have room for a small tree?

Having limited outdoor space doesn't mean you have limited options when it comes to growing a beautiful ornamental tree. There are an increasing number of dwarf or naturally compact varieties available out there, meaning there’s a tree to suit even the tightest of spaces. Many of these grow happily in containers, including flowering crabapples, graceful dwarf willows, tall, slender flagpole cherry blossoms and colourful, compact acers. We think these are some of the very best.

Want to welcome more wildlife?

Want to welcome more wildlife?

Native tree species have evolved alongside our wildlife for centuries. Did you know, for instance, that an English oak tree supports 284 different insect species? Over this time, they've 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. It helps, of course, 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

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-drained soil. You’ll need to water them regularly until their root systems are established (this usually takes one or two years). 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, as opposed to having any edible value.

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. Their size, shape and growth rate 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.

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 aren't 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 5 of our favourite trees to choose from:

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