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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  • John Downie Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    From £28

    'John Downie' Crabapple Tree

    An incredibly popular variety

    • An oval, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • A riot of single, snow-white spring blossoms
    • Perfect pectin content for jams

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  • Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    £36 From £28

    Japanese Crabapple Tree | Malus floribunda

    Showy and disease-resistant

    • A dense, rounded tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • A profusion of fragrant, single, pink blossom
    • Makes a spectacular feature tree

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' Ornamental Trees
    From £65
    £70 From £65

    Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' | Japanese Maple Tree

    The most alluring crimson hues

    • Delicately rounded, shrubby tree
    • Small tree - grows to 3m
    • Deeply-lobed red foliage (starting green)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula 'Youngii' Ornamental Trees
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    £50 From £40

    Weeping Silver Birch Tree | Betula pendula 'Youngii'

    Incredible pendulous branches

    • Elegantly weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Mid-green leaves becoming yellow in autumn
    • Compact enough for smaller gardens

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  • Golden Mimosa Tree | Acacia dealbata Ornamental Trees
    From £65
    £70 From £65

    Golden Mimosa Tree | Acacia dealbata

    Drink in the beautiful blooms

    • Bushy evergreen tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Fluffy, yellow flower balls from January
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Mount Fuji' Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Shirotae' Ornamental Trees
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    £38 From £34

    '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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  • Multi Stem Tibetan Cherry Tree | Prunus Serrula Ornamental Trees
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    £42 From £38

    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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  • Columnar Gingko | Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir' Ornamental Trees
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    £20 From £15

    Columnar Ginkgo Tree | Ginkgo biloba 'Menhir'

    An upright burst of bright hues

    • Slender and compact columnar tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Spectacular, golden-yellow autumn colour
    • Beautifully distinctive, fan-shaped leaves

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  • Corkscrew Willow | Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' Ornamental Trees
    From £50
    From £50

    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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  • Sargent's Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus sargentii Ornamental Trees
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    £36 From £34

    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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  • Purple Leaf Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus serrulata 'Royal Burgundy' Ornamental Trees
    From £32
    £38 From £32

    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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  • Weeping Yoshino Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus Yedoensis Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    £38 From £35

    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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  • Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame' Ornamental Trees
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    £38 From £35

    Small Pink Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Okame'

    Among the first cherries to bloom

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

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  • Black Cherry Plum Tree | Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Ornamental Trees
    From £36
    From £36

    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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  • Evergreen Oak Tree | Quercus Ilex Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    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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  • Sun Rival' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    From £28

    '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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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama' Ornamental Trees
    From £60
    From £60

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Tamukeyama'

    Unbeatable burgundy foliage

    • Gently spreading tree
    • Small tree - grows to approximately 1.5m
    • Lacy, deciduous leaves
    • A spectrum of purples and reds

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  • Jelly King' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    From £28

    '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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  • Patio Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Evereste' Ornamental Trees
    £30
    £35 £30

    Patio Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Evereste'

    The pinnacle of patio pomes

    • Delightful clear-stemmed patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Dark green foliage turning orange in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Pink Glow' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    From £28

    '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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  • Purple Weeping Crabapple Tree | Malus 'Royal Beauty' Ornamental Trees
    From £28
    £34 From £28

    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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  • Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Ornamental Trees
    From £15
    From £15

    Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso'

    An incomparably stylish willow

    • Cheery bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Shimmering pink catkins in spring
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Variegated Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Drummondii' Ornamental Trees
    From £150
    From £150

    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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  • 'Golden Hornet' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    £30
    £55 £30

    '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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  • Standard Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii Ornamental Trees
    From £30
    From £30

    Standard Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii

    An Australian evergreen gem!

    • Clear-stemmed tree with a bushy foliage head
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Aromatic blue-green foliage (evergreen)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Pink Cascade' False Acacia Tree | Robinia pseudoacacia Ornamental Trees
    From £50
    From £50

    '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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  • Patio Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'® Ornamental Trees
    From £35
    From £35

    Patio Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'®

    Superb gleaming, scented leaves

    • Elegant, bushy patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Glaucous, silvery foliage with a lovely aroma
    • Brilliant for chic flower bouquets

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Roots' Cotswolds Valley Nursery

Meet Mike

Tree-growing skills honed right across the globe

Having started out in Australia, studied in Northern Ireland and volunteered at an organic farm in Sweden, it’s fair to say Mike’s done his fair share of travel on his horticultural journey, so far! Having happily laid down roots here at Roots, Mike is the don behind our tree-growing operation, imparting each and every one of his globally-honed skills to benefit your garden. Grown in our purpose-built nursery, in the ideal climatic conditions of the fertile Vale of Evesham, we’re proud to supply only the happiest, healthiest and hardiest trees.

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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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Ornamental Colour Collection Pond Plants
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Plants arrived in great condition and very promptly. Well established - much better than the ones I got at my local garden centre.

Monica Spence

| 24 May
Star Jasmine | Trachelospermum jasminoides Climbing Plants
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Yet again this company delivered good healthy plants, exactly as shown in photos, well packaged and within delivery time quoted. Recommend!

Jacqueline Burgess

| 2 Jun
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I continue to be so impressed with Roots. Their customer care, knowledge of their subject: from planting hedges to pruning roses and more, has been a great support.

Judy Lane

| 23 Oct
E 'Black Hamburgh' Indoor Grape Vine Soft Fruit
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The plant arrived looking vigorously healthy, which brings a smile to your face, extremely well protected in its packaging.

Martyn Hill

| 5 Jul
E 'Braeburn Hillwell' Apple Tree Fruit Trees
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As a non-gardener, I found my whole experience brilliant. Great information & advice available on the website, great range of products & prices are brilliant.

John-Paul

| 22 May
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Wonderful plants and great customer service... really surprised to find that the plants are better than those you would get at your local garden centre.

Gavin Wilcock

| 8 Nov

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