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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  • Golden Leyland Cypress Tree | Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ15
    From ÂŁ15

    Golden Leyland Cypress | Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Castlewellan Gold'

    Super speedy privacy hedge

    • Bold, columnar tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Dense, golden-yellow flat leaves
    • Leaves sometimes take on bronze tints

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  • Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree | Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia'® Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    Patio Portuguese Laurel Tree | Prunus lusitanica 'Brenelia'®

    Interest all year long

    • Bushy, lollipop-esque tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Shiny leaves, scented blooms, red-black fruit
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

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  • Magnolia 'Butterflies' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ45

    Magnolia 'Butterflies'

    Myriad yellow blooms

    • Graceful upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Gradually opening, cup-shaped yellow flowers
    • Delicately fragrant blooms

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  • 'Brandywine' Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ50 ÂŁ25

    'Brandywine' Crabapple Tree

    Brill blooms, fab fragrance

    • Bushy, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Glorious double pink blossoms
    • Radiates a lovely, balanced fragrance

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  • Hybrid Cockspur Thorn | Crataegus x lavallei 'Carrierei' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ70
    ÂŁ75 ÂŁ70

    Hybrid Cockspur Hawthorn | Crataegus x lavalleei 'Carrierei'

    Holds leaves late into the year

    • Broad, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Stunning creamy-white single flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Pyramidal Foxglove Tree | Paulownia tomentosa 'Fast Blue' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ70
    ÂŁ70

    Pyramidal Foxglove Tree | Paulownia tomentosa 'Fast Blue'

    Giant leaves, glorious blooms

    • Fast-growing, pyramidal tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Long ovate leaves and lilac flower clusters
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo 'Rubra' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ18
    ÂŁ18

    Strawberry Tree | Arbutus unedo 'Rubra'

    One of the funkiest trees around!

    • Charming, spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Evergreen, lantern blooms, unusual fruits
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Royal Raindrops' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ22
    ÂŁ50 ÂŁ22

    'Royal Raindrops' Crabapple Tree

    Punchy-pink blossom clouds

    • Broadly upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Deeply-cut foliage with intense pink blooms
    • Excellent resistance to scab and rust

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  • 'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ28
    ÂŁ50 ÂŁ28

    'Crimson Cascade' Purple Crabapple Tree

    A spectrum of pinks and purples

    • Wonderful weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Purple to bronze leaves, magenta blooms
    • Perfect for a front lawn feature tree

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  • Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ55

    Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Slender Silhouette'

    A column of autumn vibrancy

    • Striking upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Foliage adopts fiery hues later in the year
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Taoflora Red' Peach Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    'Taoflora Red' Peach Tree

    Punchy red hues in *two* seasons

    • Picture-perfect bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Scented red double blooms, fiery autumn hues
    • Responds well to pruning and shaping

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  • Holly 'Nellie R Stevens' | 10L Pot Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ55

    Pyramidal Holly | Ilex 'Nellie R Stevens'

    One of our favourite evergreens

    • Neat, pyramidal tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Dense emerald green foliage, red berries
    • A tree with genuine year-round interest

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  • Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Carmencita' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ55

    Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Carmencita'

    Jewel-like red autumn berries

    • Fabulous upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • Bronze autumn foliage and vivid red berries
    • The stunning red fruits are loved by birds

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  • Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'
    From ÂŁ40
    From ÂŁ40

    Snow Queen Himalayan Birch Tree | Betula utilis jacquemontii 'Doorenbos'

    The brightest bark of all

    • Elegant oval tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m
    • Lush green foliage turning yellow in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 From ÂŁ65

    Sweetgum Tree | Liquidambar styraciflua 'Lane Roberts'

    Deep crimson leaves for weeks

    • Broadly upright, bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Spectacular autumn hues of ruby and crimson
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Pink Pussy Willow Tree | Salix gracilistyla 'Mount Aso' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    From ÂŁ30

    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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  • 'Wedding Bouquet' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ55 ÂŁ50

    'Wedding Bouquet' Crabapple Tree

    Blossoms befitting any aisle

    • Graceful upright (to spreading) tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 4m
    • Ivory white flowers, intensely red fruits
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Taoflora Pink' Peach Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    'Taoflora Pink' Peach Tree

    Beautiful pink flower clouds

    • Showstopping bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Fluffy double pink blossoms up to 5cm across
    • More disease resistant than other peaches

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  • Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ55

    Purple Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Purple Fountain'

    Brilliant burgundy foliage

    • Upright, weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Alluring purple leaves turn copper in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • White Poplar Tree | Populus alba Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ52
    ÂŁ52

    White Poplar Tree | Populus alba

    Shimmering foliage that dazzles

    • Broadly spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Gorgeous lobed foliage in green and white
    • Incredible young white shoots and foliage

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  • Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Dodong' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ55 ÂŁ50

    Japanese Rowan Tree | Sorbus commixta 'Dodong'

    An autumn colour powerhouse

    • Impressive upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Large pinnate leaves turn fiery in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • 'Comtesse de Paris' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ55 ÂŁ50

    'Comtesse de Paris' Crabapple Tree

    Blooms worthy of any noble court

    • Regal spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Wonderfully fragrant, snow-white flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

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  • Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ150
    ÂŁ175 From ÂŁ150

    Persian Ironwood Tree | Parrotia persica

    An all-round architectural star

    • Colourful, wide-spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Bright green leaves turn fiery in autumn
    • Arguably the very best tree for autumn colour

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  • 'Taoflora White' Peach Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    'Taoflora White' Peach Tree

    Snowy blooms heralding spring

    • Perfectly-proportioned bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Voluminous double white blooms
    • Hardy down to -18°C

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  • 'Yellow Siberian' Crabapple Tree Fruit Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ55 ÂŁ50

    '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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  • Indian Bean Tree | Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ100
    From ÂŁ100

    Indian Bean Tree | Catalpa bignonioides 'Nana'

    Huge, heart-shaped leaves

    • Lollipop-like, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Heart-shaped, light green, deciduous leaves
    • Huge foliage up to 25cm in length

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  • 'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ60
    ÂŁ60

    'White Wax' Rowan Tree | Sorbus arnoldiana

    Clouds of snow white berries

    • Upright to spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Snowy fruits and flowers, good autumn colour
    • Highly popular with wildlife

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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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