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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  • Pink Weeping Winter Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ36
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ36

    Pink Weeping Flowering Cherry Tree | Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Rosea'

    Bronze toned fresh foliage

    • Elegant weeping tree
    • Can grow to 2.2m (depending on form)
    • Semi-double, rose pink flowers
    • Blossoms in March

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Eucalyptus Tree | Eucalyptus gunnii 'Azura'® Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ30

    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

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ105
    ÂŁ105

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki'

    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

    Currently out of stock

  • Eastern Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ55

    Eastern Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis

    Pink blooms illuminate the sky

    • Vase-shaped to rounded tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 10m
    • Heart-shaped foliage and myriad pink blooms
    • Foliage possesses a fabulous papery quality

    Currently out of stock

  • Pink Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rubra' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    Pink Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rubra'

    A riot of nature-friendly colour

    • Architectural spreading tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Mid-green foliage, deep pink flowers
    • Attracts birds and other wildlife

    Currently out of stock

  • Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'

    A hot autumn display

    • Bushy, pyramidal (or conical) tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m
    • Dazzling, flame-red autumn foliage
    • Ideal as a feature tree in a large lawn

    Currently out of stock

  • Best Trees For Small Gardens Value Pack Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ109 ÂŁ80

    Best Trees for Small Gardens

    Small in stature, big on impact!

    • Statement weeping and bushy forms
    • Three compact trees growing up to 2.5m
    • Superb blossoms, catkins and rainbow foliage
    • Easy to grow and great for pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree | Rhus typhina 'Laciniata' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ70
    ÂŁ75 ÂŁ70

    Cut-Leaved Sumach Tree | Rhus typhina 'Laciniata'

    Fern-like leaves and autumn hues

    • Spreading, suckering tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Filigree foliage with superb autumn shades
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Copacabana' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    'Copacabana' Japanese Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    Puts on a show all year round

    • Largely conical tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2.5m
    • Showy white flowers with a pink picotee edge
    • Perfect for smaller gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Viburnum Tinus Tree | Laurustinus Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ40
    ÂŁ40

    Patio Viburnum Tinus Tree | Laurustinus

    Evergreen wildlife magnet

    • Upright patio tree with a bushy habit
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Glossy leaves, white flowers, blue berries
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Cedar of Lebanon Tree | Cedrus libani Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ80 ÂŁ75

    Lebanese Cedar Tree | Cedrus libani

    Majestic and low-maintenance

    • Broadly spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 18m
    • Clusters of dark green needles
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Dwarf Russian Almond Blossom Tree | Prunus tenella 'Firehill' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ33
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ33

    Dwarf Russian Almond Blossom Tree | Prunus tenella 'Firehill'

    The most beautiful blossoms

    • Characterful bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m
    • Glossy green foliage, pink spring blossoms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree | Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ38

    Ornamental Weeping Silver Pear Tree | Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula'

    Lovely weeping ornamental pear

    • Elegantly weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Grey-green leaves and snow-white flowers
    • Ideal for smaller gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum 'Red Pointe' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Canadian Red Maple Tree | Acer rubrum 'Red Pointe'

    Tongues of autumn flame

    • Distinctive, pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows to 13m
    • Foliage changes from bright green to scarlet
    • Thrives in most soils

    Currently out of stock

  • Black Lily Magnolia | Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ45

    Black Lily Magnolia | Magnolia liliiflora 'Nigra'

    Abundant showy blooms

    • Strong bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Tulip-like, reddish-purple flowers
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus 'Eddie's White Wonder'

    Wonder by name, wonder by nature

    • Domed spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Lush green foliage turning red and pink
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Cut Leaf Rowan Tree | Sorbus 'Chinese Lace' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ38
    ÂŁ55 From ÂŁ38

    Cut Leaf Rowan Tree | Sorbus 'Chinese Lace'

    Exceptionally bright red berries

    • Neat, upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 6m
    • Dark green, finely-cut leaflets (turning red)
    • Ideal for city and roadside gardens

    Currently out of stock

  • Weeping Blue Cedar Tree | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Weeping Blue Cedar Tree | Cedrus atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'

    Feathery blue, evergreen foliage

    • Gracefully weeping tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Needle-like, dark cyan leaves
    • Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Chinese Redbud Tree | Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ65

    Chinese Redbud Tree | Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

    Scorching tongues of pink flame

    • Elegant, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 4m
    • Superb dark pink blossoms and cordate leaves
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Angelica Tree | Aralia elata Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ45

    Japanese Angelica Tree | Aralia elata

    A beautiful, exotic-looking tree

    • Compact, open tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Plumes of white florets, green leaves
    • Architectural foliage and long branches

    Currently out of stock

  • Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree | Sorbus Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ45 From ÂŁ35

    'Copper Kettle' Rowan Tree | Sorbus

    Unique copper-coloured berries

    • Spreading, upright tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Green leaves, white blooms, bright berries
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Wedding Cake Tree | Cornus contraversa 'Variegata' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    Wedding Cake Tree | Cornus contraversa 'Variegata'

    Unique form and colour

    • Highly-unusual tiered tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Bright, variegated leaves (green and cream)
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Holly Tree | Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ40 From ÂŁ30

    Patio Holly Tree | Ilex aquifolium 'Alaska'

    Bright red winter berries

    • Clear-stemmed, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Glossy green, spiny leaves and red berries
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Large-leaved Lime Tree | Tilia platyphyllos Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Large-leaved Lime Tree | Tilia platyphyllos

    Flowering favourite of bees

    • Rounded upright tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 15m
    • Butter yellow autumn hues, fragrant flowers
    • Fragrant flowers a favourite with bees

    Currently out of stock

  • Multi-Stem Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 From ÂŁ65

    Multi-Stem Mountain Ash Rowan Tree | Sorbus aucuparia

    More stems, more impact!

    • Spreading, multi-branched tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 8m
    • Green, pinnate leaflets take on fiery hues
    • Birds love the bright-red, autumn berries

    Currently out of stock

  • Green Weeping Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Dissectum' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ30
    ÂŁ60 From ÂŁ30

    Green Weeping Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Dissectum'

    Low-growing, high impact

    • Bushy, gently weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows to 2.5m
    • Leaves turn red, orange and yellow in autumn
    • Can be grown in containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'SeiryĹ«' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ50
    From ÂŁ50

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum dissectum 'Seiryu'

    Seiryuously stunning!

    • An upright, shrubby tree
    • Small tree - grows to 4m
    • Bright green leaves take on fiery autumn hues
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

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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