List of Deciduous Shrubs

Acer palmatum (shrubs)

Japanese Maples
Beautiful shrubs and weepers of various sizes and colours.

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Acer esk 'Flamingo'

A shrub or tree of variable height with a graceful weeping habit. The green leaves are mottled with pink and cream spots. The young branches are bright red, the older bark develops green and white stripes, typical of "Snake-Barked" maples. Autumn colours are blends of gold and orange.

Azalea (Deciduous)

Deciduous azaleas come in a range of colours - yellows, oranges, reds, pinks and white. Some are quite perfumed. The usually grow from 1-2M tall. They will tolerate a sunny position provided the roots are well mulched and the plants do not dry out in summer. The foliage can turn to wonderful autumn colours.

Berberis thunbergii 'Little Favourite'

A delightful small shrub with bright purple small leaves. In autumn the colours are a bright blend of orange and red. Usually grows to approx 60cm.

Berberis thunbergii 'Rose Glow'

A beautiful small shrub with striking foliage. The leaves have mottled colours of pink, purple and cream in summer and bright orange-red in autumn. Easily trimmed to maintain size. Grows to approx 1.5M.

Cercidiphyllum japonicum 'Pendulum'

"Weeping Katsura Tree"
A rare and unusual tree with long, pendulous branches. The round green leaves may turn yellow in autumn. A beautiful feature plant.

Cercis chinensis 'Avondale'

Spectacular in spring when the bare branches are covered with masses of deep pink flowers. Attractive heart-shaped green leaves turn a clear yellow in autumn. Grows to approx 2.5M

Clethra alnifolia 'Hummingbird'

"Sweet Pepper Bush"
In summer the shrub is covered with highly perfumed white flowers, that are borne in erect racemes. Prefers acidic soil and will tolerate wet or dry conditions. Salt tolerant. Makes a great hedge.

Clethra alnifolia 'Ruby Spice'

"Pink Sweet Pepper Bush"
In summer the shrub is covered with highly perfumed pink flowers, that are borne in erect racemes. Prefers acidic soil and will tolerate wet or dry conditions. Salt tolerant. Makes a great hedge.

Cornus

"Dogwoods"
Beautiful flowering trees and shrubs.
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Corylus avellana 'Contorta'

"Crazy Filbert"
"Harry Lauder's Walking Stick"
An unual shrub growing 2-3M. The branches are very twisted, making a stunning feature when the plant is bare of leaves. To add to the beauty, yellow hanging catkins appear on the bare branches. Prefers a sunny position.

Cotinus 'Grace'

A large shrub growing to more than 2M. The deep purple, rounded leaves turn brilliant red in autumn. Purple "smokey plumes" in spring. Responds well to trimming. Prefers a sunny position.

Cotinus coggygria 'Golden Spirit'

"Golden Smoke Bush"
A rounded shrub growing to approx 2M. The golden foliage will be lime-green in the shade. Autumn colours are a mix of coral, orange and red.
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Cotinus coggygria 'Velvet Cloak'

Medium shrub growing to approx 2M. The deep purple, rounded leaves turn vibrant red in autumn. Fine plumes of purple flowers in spring.

Cotinus coggygria 'Flame'

"Smoke Bush"
A rounded shrub growing 2-4M. The round green leaves turn to a brilliant blend of reds and oranges in autumn. Pink plume-like flowers in spring.

Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'

"Purple Smoke Bush"
Large shrub growing to approx 2-4M. The deep purple, rounded leaves turn brilliant red in autumn. Fine plumes of purple flowers in spring.

Fagus sylvatica

"English Beech"
Magnificent trees and shrubs for cooler climate.
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Hamamelis 'Arnolds Promise'

A vigorous, wide spreading shrub. In winter masses of spidery, bright yellow flowers are produced on bare stems. A lovely bush for brightening a winter garden.

Hamamelis x-intermedia 'Pallida'

In winter large spidery sulphur-yellow flowers are produced in clusters on bare stems. The flowers have a delicate fragrance. The foliage turns yellow in autumn.

Hamamelis japonica 'Zuccariniana'

An upright to vase-shaped shrub, growing to approx 2.5M. Covered with spidery lime-yellow flowers on bare branches in winter. This variety is not perfumed.

Magnolia

Beautiful flowering trees and shrubs. A magnificent sight in late winter and early spring when masses of flowers appear on bare branches.
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Malus 'Wandins Pride'

"Weeping Apple"
An unusual weeping apple with strongly pendulous branches. Always grafted as a standard. Produces large, red, delicious apples in autumn.

Morus alba 'Pendula'

"Weeping Mulberry"
An unusual weeping tree with strongly pendulous branches. Always grafted as a standard. Attractive, glossy, bright green leaves. Produces edible mulberries.

Prunus serrulata 'Cheales'

"Cheale's Weeping Cherry"
The most popular double pink weeping cherry. Always grafted as a standard. Ours are grafted onto a mahogany cherry so there is the added bonus of a stunning shiny, copper-coloured trunk.

Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula Alba'

A very graceful weeping cherry with masses of single white flowers. Ours are grafted onto a mahogany cherry so there is the added bonus of a stunning shiny, copper-coloured trunk.

Salix cuprea 'Kilmarnock'

"Weeping Kilmarnock Willow"
An unusual weeping shrub with strongly pendulous branches. Always grafted as a standard. The foliage is a grey-green colour. Yellow, furry flowers in spring.

Syringa - Lilacs

The lilacs are a beautiful group of deciduous shrubs, producing masses of sweetly perfumed flowers in spring. For a full list click here.