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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  • Common Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus monogyna Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ50
    From ÂŁ50

    Common Hawthorn Tree | Crataegus monogyna

    Absolutely adored by wildlife

    • Dense, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • White blooms, red haws and dark green leaves
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    1 option available

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  • Field Maple Tree | Acer campestre Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ175
    From ÂŁ175

    Field Maple Tree | Acer campestre

    A golden delight come autumn

    • Rounded, bushy tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Green, lobed leaves turning yellow in autumn
    • Highly attractive to pollinating insects

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  • Snowy Mespilus Tree | Amelanchier lamarckii Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ250
    ÂŁ250

    Snowy Mespilus Tree | Amelanchier lamarckii

    A beautiful blossom blizzard

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Linen white flowers, colour-changing foliage
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Emerald Lace' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ35

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Emerald Lace'

    Plumed perfection

    • Gently arching, shrub-like tree
    • Small tree - grows to 3m
    • Gem-green foliage turns ruby-red in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    2 options available

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  • 'Yellow Siberian' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ45

    'Yellow Siberian' Crabapple Tree

    Laden with sunshine-yellow fruit

    • Picturesque spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Intensely vibrant fruits and white blossoms
    • Offers a valuable winter food source to birds

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  • Patio Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Taylor' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ30

    Patio Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Taylor'

    A touch of class for the terrace

    • Patio tree with a compact, upright habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Pink leaves turn green with white borders
    • Stunning variegated foliage

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Orangeola' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ35

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Orangeola'

    An explosion of orange, anyone?

    • Mounded, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Brilliant orange and red foliage shades
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    2 options available

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  • Columnar Rowan Tree | Sorbus x thuringiaca 'Fastigiata' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ45 From ÂŁ38

    Columnar Rowan Tree | Sorbus x thuringiaca 'Fastigiata'

    Blazing orange autumn hues

    • Bold columnar to oval tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Dark green leaves, cream flowers, red berries
    • Sensational autumn leaf colour

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  • 'Butterball' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ35

    'Butterball' Crabapple Tree

    Stunning sunset-hued fruits

    • Charming spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Delicate white blossoms and amber fruits
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Black Birch Tree | Betula nigra 'Black Star' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Black Birch Tree | Betula nigra 'Black Star'

    Best in the constellation!

    • Airy, spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Lush green foliage turning yellow in autumn
    • Fabulous peeling bark

    2 options available

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  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Ornatum' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    From ÂŁ40

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Ornatum'

    Incredible dissected foliage

    • Rounded, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Fabulous bronze, crimson and green hues
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Sycamore Tree | Acer pseudoplatanus Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ150
    From ÂŁ150

    Sycamore Tree | Acer pseudoplatanus

    Iconic winged samaras (fruit)

    • Bushy, domed tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Green, deciduous, five-lobed leaves
    • A great tree to attract pollinators

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  • Pleached Holly Tree | Ilex aquifolium 'Nellie R Stevens' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ350
    ÂŁ350

    Pleached Holly Tree | Ilex aquifolium 'Nellie R Stevens'

    Year-long formality and privacy

    • Bold pleached tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 3.2m
    • Glossy evergreen foliage, vivid red berries
    • Tough and low-maintenance

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  • Alder Tree | Alnus glutinosa Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ200
    From ÂŁ200

    Alder Tree | Alnus glutinosa

    A wet ground lover!

    • Broadly conical tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Racquet-shaped, serrated leaves
    • Thrives in poor soils

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  • Hornbeam Tree | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ200
    From ÂŁ200

    Hornbeam Tree | Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

    Stunning upswept boughs

    • Proudly upright tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Ribbed, green leaves (turning golden)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ200
    From ÂŁ200

    Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Greenspire'

    Incredible fragrant blooms

    • Narrowly pyramidal tree
    • Large tree (grows to 12m+)
    • Glossy, heart-shaped leaves (green to yellow)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Judas Tree | Cercis siliquastrum Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ24
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ24

    Judas Tree | Cercis siliquastrum

    An unbeatable floral display

    • Neatly bushy and well-branched tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Vibrant green leaves, punchy magenta blooms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Golden Rain Tree | Laburnum watereri 'Vossii' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    From ÂŁ35

    Golden 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Sweet Chestnut Tree | 3L Pot Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ15
    ÂŁ30 From ÂŁ15

    Chestnut Tree | Castanea sativa

    A glorious, classic nut tree

    • Bushy to spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Green foliage turns russet brown in autumn
    • Roast your chestnuts for maximum flavour

    Currently out of stock

  • Golden Bells | Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ4
    From ÂŁ4

    Golden Bells | Forsythia intermedia 'Spectabilis'

    Heralds the start of spring

    • Bright, bushy shrub
    • Medium shrub - grows up to 3m
    • Profusion of golden flowers in early spring
    • Amongst the most vibrant blooms you'll see

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  • Golden False Acacia | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    From ÂŁ38

    Golden False Acacia | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Frisia'

    Elegant white flower clusters

    • Naturally bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 15m
    • Lime-yellow leaves and scented white flowers
    • Almost unparalleled vibrancy of foliage

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  • Magnolia 'Genie' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    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'

    Currently out of stock

  • Magnolia 'Soulangeana' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ15
    From ÂŁ15

    Saucer Magnolia Tree | Magnolia Ă— soulangeana 'Rustic Red'

    Clouds of rose pink blooms

    • Elegantly spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Sumptuously-scented, bowl-shaped, pink blooms
    • Wonderfully large flowers (up to 12cm across)

    Currently out of stock

  • Photinia 'Red Robin' Mini-Standard Tree Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    ÂŁ50 From ÂŁ40

    Photinia 'Red Robin' Patio Tree

    Your patio's new star

    • Adorable patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Bright red leaves turn green with age
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • English Holly | Ilex aquifolium Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ8
    From ÂŁ8

    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

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Foxglove Tree | Paulownia tomentosa Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 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

    Currently out of stock

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

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| 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.

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| 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.

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| 8 Nov

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