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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  • Parrotia 'Persian Spire' | 3L Pot Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ50
    From ÂŁ50

    Parrotia 'Persian Spire' | 3L Pot

    Perfect for pots!

    • Compact upright tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Green, purple-edged leaves, fiery autumn hues
    • Grow in a large container on your patio

    Currently out of stock

  • Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ55

    Grey Alder Tree | Alnus incana

    A champion for wildlife

    • Broadly conical/pyramidal tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Shiny ovate leaves, yellow-brown catkins
    • Helps restore poor soils

    Currently out of stock

  • Purple Filbert' Hazel Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ60
    ÂŁ65 ÂŁ60

    'Purple Filbert' Hazel Tree

    Small (but mighty!) nut tree

    • Well-proportioned, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 3m
    • Plum purple foliage, yellow catkins
    • Yellow catkins add winter interest

    Currently out of stock

  • Green Weeping Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Viride' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ165
    ÂŁ165

    Green Weeping Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Viride'

    Glorious emerald foliage

    • Gracefully spreading tree
    • Small tree - grows to 2.5m
    • Fern-green, finely-dissected leaves
    • Incredibly easy to grow and care for

    Currently out of stock

  • Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku' Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ40
    From ÂŁ40

    Coral Bark Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku'

    An acer for all seasons

    • Upright, vase-shaped tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 7.5m
    • Leaves adopt a range of yellow and green hues
    • Striking red stems

    Currently out of stock

  • Variegated Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shirazz' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ165
    ÂŁ165

    Variegated Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Shirazz'

    Worth raising a glass to

    • Upright, arching tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 5m
    • Striking shades of red in autumn
    • Makes a brilliant feature tree

    Currently out of stock

  • Fastigiate Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ65
    ÂŁ70 ÂŁ65

    Fastigiate Tulip Tree | Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

    Space-saving floral display

    • Striking columnar tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 20m
    • Chartreuse-to-gold leaves, tulip-like blooms
    • Distinctive green and orange flowers

    Currently out of stock

  • Copper Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ35
    ÂŁ35

    Copper Beech Tree | Fagus sylvatica 'Atropunicea'

    A purple-leaved classic

    • Strong, spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Wreathed in brilliant, bold purple foliage
    • Provides excellent contrast to green foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ50
    ÂŁ50

    White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Autumn Gold'

    The yellow-stemmed beauty

    • Bushy or spreading tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Bright coloured stems, white bracts in spring
    • Glossy crimson fruits in autumn

    Currently out of stock

  • Patio Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Brilliant' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ45
    ÂŁ45

    Patio Cherry Blossom Tree | Prunus 'Brilliant'

    Utterly fantastic blossoms

    • Statuesque, upright patio tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 1.5m (when pruned)
    • Delightful white blossoms
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • Holly 'Argenteo Marginata' | 10L Pot Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ60
    ÂŁ60

    Silver Variegated Holly | Ilex 'Argenteo Marginata'

    A classic holly with a twist

    • Naturally bushy tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Deep green spiny leaves with a silver margin
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • False Acacia Tree | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Rozynskiana' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ80
    ÂŁ80

    False Acacia Tree | Robinia pseudoacacia 'Rozynskiana'

    Wonderfully weeping foliage

    • Broadly oval to weeping tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Green, hanging leaves, scented, white flowers
    • Incredibly long leaves (up to 50cm long)

    Currently out of stock

  • Tatarian Maple | Acer tataricum 'Hotwings' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ60
    ÂŁ65 ÂŁ60

    Tatarian Maple | Acer tataricum 'Hotwings'

    Striking, red winged fruits

    • Delightfully bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows to 8m
    • Lush green leaves turn bright red and yellow
    • Fully hardy and easy to grow

    Currently out of stock

  • Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    'Ruby Falls' Weeping Redbud Tree | Cercis canadensis

    A compact, weeping redbud

    • Compact weeping tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2m
    • Deep ruby-red foliage, purple spring blooms
    • Suitable for growing in containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Serviceberry Tree | Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ130
    ÂŁ130

    Serviceberry Tree | Amelanchier arborea 'Robin Hill'

    A showy, snowy blanket of blooms

    • Upright, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • Starry, pinkish white flowers from March
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Variegated White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rainbow' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ75
    ÂŁ75

    Variegated White Flowering Dogwood Tree | Cornus florida 'Rainbow'

    Compact but packed with interest

    • Slow-growing, bushy tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 5m
    • Bright coloured stems and variegated foliage
    • Incredible variegation in summer

    Currently out of stock

  • '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

    Currently out of stock

  • Cotoneaster Ornamental Trees
    From ÂŁ21
    From ÂŁ21

    Cotoneaster 'Coral Beauty'

    Colour packed in a small package

    • Bushy, evergreen shrub
    • Small tree - grows up to 1m
    • Evergreen leaves, white blooms, red berries
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ25
    ÂŁ25

    Japanese Maple Tree | Acer palmatum 'Butterfly'

    As graceful as its namesake

    • Charming upright shrub
    • Small tree - grows to 2.5m
    • Variegated cream and green, deciduous foliage
    • Brilliant for containers

    Currently out of stock

  • Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ105
    ÂŁ190 ÂŁ105

    Norway Maple Tree | Acer platanoides 'Crimson Sentry'

    The most gorgeous garden guard

    • Proudly upright tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Deep crimson, penta-lobed deciduous leaves
    • RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Currently out of stock

  • Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ55
    ÂŁ60 ÂŁ55

    Small-Leaved Lime Tree | Tilia cordata 'Winter Orange'

    Stunning orange shoots in winter

    • Fiery columnar tree
    • Large tree - grows to 12m+
    • Green foliage turns a rich yellow in autumn
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • Japanese Apricot Tree | Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori' Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ85
    ÂŁ85

    Japanese Apricot Tree | Prunus mume 'Beni-chidori'

    An early springtime showstopper

    • Compact, bushy tree
    • Small tree - grows up to 2.5m
    • Abundant pink, highly fragrant blossoms
    • RHS Award of Garden Merit winner

    Currently out of stock

  • 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

    Currently out of stock

  • '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

    Currently out of stock

  • Crimson Frost' Silver Birch Tree Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ70
    ÂŁ75 ÂŁ70

    'Royal Frost' Silver Birch Tree

    Amazing interest all year round

    • Upright-to-spreading tree
    • Large tree - grows up to 12m
    • Vivid purple leaves turning yellow in autumn
    • Fantastic contrast between bark and foliage

    Currently out of stock

  • Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa Ornamental Trees
    ÂŁ23
    ÂŁ23

    Dogwood Tree | Cornus kousa

    An absolute stunner

    • Neat, usually multi-stemmed tree
    • Medium tree - grows up to 7m
    • White flower bracts and deciduous foliage
    • Unusual strawberry-like ornamental fruits

    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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