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BUCKINGHAM NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTRE AUTUMN 2014 - SUMMER 2015 Hedging - p. 3-13 Roses - p. 27 Fruit - p. 18-23 Climbers - p. 28-29 Maples- p. 15 Soft Fruit - p. 22-23 Tel: 01280 827925 www.hedging.co.uk Buckingham Nurseries & Garden Centre Tingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE Telephone: Reception - 01280 822133, Mail Order Department - 01280 827925, Fax.: 01280 815491 Shop Opening Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:30am - 5:30pm (Winter) or 6:00pm (Summer), Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pm Mail Order Department Opening Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm. Web: www.hedging.co.uk www.facebook.com/BuckinghamNurseries Email: [email protected]

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BUCKINGHAM NURSERIES AND GARDEN CENTRE

A U T U M N 2 0 1 4 - S U M M E R 2 0 1 5

Hedging - p. 3-13

Roses - p. 27

Fruit - p. 18-23 Climbers - p. 28-29

Maples- p. 15

Soft Fruit - p. 22-23

Tel: 01280 827925www.hedging.co.uk

Buckingham Nurseries & Garden CentreTingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE

Telephone: Reception - 01280 822133, Mail Order Department - 01280 827925, Fax.: 01280 815491

Shop Opening Hours: Mon. - Sat. 8:30am - 5:30pm (Winter) or 6:00pm (Summer), Sun. 10:00am - 4:00pmMail Order Department Opening Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Web: www.hedging.co.uk www.facebook.com/BuckinghamNurseries Email: [email protected]

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ABOUT THE GARDEN CENTREThe Garden Centre has recently been extensively redeveloped and the newfacilities are now operational including a new restaurant, extended outside plantarea and an enlarged shop, extended car park and an improved entrance.

The Garden Centre offers visitors not only the catalogued plants in the correctseason, but also a very wide range of container grown stock which is available allyear. This includes ornamental trees, shrubs, climbers, perennials, heathers,herbs, alpines, ornamental grasses and hardy ferns and seasonal bedding plants.

For the plant hunter we have some unusual plants which are not generallyavailable at garden centres, and we are always willing to try to obtain specialrequests for hardy nursery stock both pot grown and bare root for individualcustomers. We do not have a wholesale department, but for customers needinglarge quantities of plants we are pleased to quote.

Our plant quality is second to none in the area so we would highly recommend apersonal visit to inspect our plants. Also, to help you choose your hedge we havesamples of some of the hedges planted up on the nursery, although as many aredeciduous it would be better to come and see these during the summer months.For other information about plants there is an Information Centre manned by ourexperienced and knowledgeable staff.

Gardening advice is also available through e-mail at [email protected]. Ifyou have any queries then we are here to help. Plant images make identificationmuch easier for us too! Please provide as much information as you can and we’lldo our best to answer your questions.

Plants listed in this catalogue can be inspected or collected during the plantingseason, as described in the paragraph ‘Availability’, page 31, but as the plants andsundries are occasionally out of stock please do check before coming to collect.

Our garden shop contains a good range of chemicals, fertilisers, tools, and manyother requisites for your garden. We have the widest range of seeds for milesaround; there is always an excellent range of house and conservatory plants tochoose from, a superb choice of planted containers for indoors and outside andhanging basket arrangements for summer or winter use. Also available is aninteresting range of giftware, kitchenware and clothing. Outside we carry aselection of pots and ornaments, a good stock of composts, ornamental bark,gravel, sand, fencing, sheds and garden buildings. A range of quality gardenfurniture and barbecues are available throughout the summer and a smaller rangethroughout the year.

Shop Opening Hours are Monday to Saturday 8.30am-5.30pm in the winter,8.30am-6.00pm in the summer, 10.00am-4.00pm on Sundays.

THE GARDENER’S RETREAT COFFEE SHOP & RESTAURANTThe Gardener’s Retreat has now built up a sound reputation for good,wholesome, home-cooked food. The menu varies daily, and includes deliciousfreshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, home-baked cakes, coffee and tea.Vegetarian dishes are always available. For those bringing children, there is aspecial menu for them as well, and high chairs are available. Well behaved dogsare welcome in certain areas as well.

The restaurant has now moved into the new shop where the larger kitchen hasenabled the chefs to produce a much wider menu of high quality home cookedfood, but retaining the waitress service. The restaurant seating area is extended,including a comfortable coffee area, and an outdoor terrace and lower seatingarea. Party bookings are welcome. It is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Therestaurant incorporates an area where our regular gardening talks take place.

CONTENTS OF CATALOGUE

● ‘All Seasons Interest’ Hedges 14 ●

● Climbers 28-29 ●

● Conifers (within hedging section) 3-13 ●

● Delivery and Packing Charges 31 ●

● Edible Hedging 14 ●

● Ferns 26 ●

● Fruit, Top and Soft Fruit 18-23 ●

● Grasses, Ornamental 26 ●

● Ground Cover Plants and Perennials 24-26 ●

● Hedging, Trees, Shrubs and Conifers 3-13 ●

● Horse Friendly Hedging 14 ●

● How to Find Us and Map 31 ●

● Mixed Native Hedging 14 ●

● Japanese Maples 15 ●

● Roses, Celebration, Climbing and Shrub 27 ●

● Sundries / Accessories 29-30 ●

● Tapestry Hedge 14 ●

● Terms of Business 31 ●

● Trees (within hedging section) 3-13 ●

● Trees, Ornamental 16-17 ●

● Warranty 31 ●

We are on Facebook and Twitter, so do join us in our on-line community. We’llkeep you up to date with information on what’s coming into the Garden Centre,give you timely advice, topical information, advice on Grow Your Own, details ongrowing hedging and fruit trees as well as general chit-chat on gardening. Whetheryou are a seasoned gardener or just starting, we’ll help you out wherever we can.

facebook.com/BuckinghamNurseries or twitter.com/buckinghamgc

Shop Opening Hours:

Mon. - Sat. 8:30am - 5:30pm (Winter) or 6:00pm (Summer), Sun. 10am - 4pm

Mail Order Department Opening Hours:

Mon. - Fri. 8:30am - 5:00pm

OUR AQUATICS & POULTRY DEPARTMENTSOur thriving poultry section sells many different varieties of chickens, plus poultryhousing, bedding materials, an excellent range of organic and other feedstogether with many other goods needed by poultry keepers. The section ismanaged by an experienced, knowledgeable poultry keeper, so advice on allaspects of poultry keeping is always available.

We have a newly refurbished Aquatics Centre, which carries a good range oftropical fish, marine fish and in season cold water fish. Also available are mostdry goods necessary for ponds and aquariums, including pumps, pond liners,pre-formed ponds, fish tanks, fish food, treatments, water features, aquaticcompost, waterplants for both indoor and outdoor, plus many other goods.There is an Aquatics Mail Order Website for ordering goods for despatch by mailorder. This can be found at www.aquatics.biz. Telephone 01280 827929.

OUR WEB SITESwww.hedging.co.uk Our secure on-line ordering system is an easy, convenient way to place yourorder. The web site contains this complete catalogue, but with more detail, plusmany other plants and products, and to help you choose your plants there areover 900 photographs. The site has really useful facilities such as the ability towork out how many plants you need for a particular length of hedge; all youneed to know is the length of hedge required. Also it can help you select whichplant would be most suitable for the conditions prevailing at the planting site.

www.buckinghamgardencentre.co.ukThe newly formed site has masses of information about gardening and ourGarden Centre. There is a questions and answers facility to help answer anygardening queries. The site also has on it our regular Newsletters, which areposted or e-mailed to thousands of our customers. These popular Newsletterscontain a wealth of seasonal gardening tips, information about events at theGarden Centre and also special offers available. If you would like Newsletterssent to you please sign up on the website or send an e-mail to us [email protected] and this will be arranged.

If you do not have access to our web sites please do not hesitate to telephone01280 822133, or write in for help with any aspects of gardening.

GARDEN CLUBMembers of our Garden Club have a Discount card which allows them a 10%discount on plants, pond plants, seeds and bulbs on Wednesdays and 5%discount at other times when collecting from the Garden Centre. Also a free teaor filter coffee on Wednesdays from 9.30 to 11.30 am. They also enjoy discountson outings, open evenings, talks and offers, and regular free newsletters.

CONTENTS AND ABOUT US 1

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BEFORE YOUR PLANTS ARRIVE Please ensure you are ready for your plants as deliveries are made during weekdays when you may be unable to plant them, or the ground could be frozen orsnow-covered. Plants deteriorate if left in their packing too long, so have an areaof cultivated soil in a sheltered site prepared in advance. Do this by digging atrench about 50cm (20 inches) deep and cover the area with polythene to keep itdry and prevent it freezing.

When the plants arrive, unwrap them and any bare rooted ones should besoaked for up to one hour in water. Bed the plants into the prepared trench andcover the roots with soil, which should be watered if dry. If weather conditionsprevent healing the plants into a trench, they should be unwrapped, rootsprotected with damp straw or paper and stored in an unheated building such asa garage or garden shed, but not in a glasshouse or conservatory where thetemperature fluctuation will be too much. The plants can remain in this state untilyou are able to plant into their final position. Any pot grown plants should bewatered if necessary then kept in a sheltered place until planted.

7 CARE TIPS TO HELP YOU TO ESTABLISH YOUR PLANTS1. SOIL PREPARATION BEFORE PLANTING.

To give your plants the best chance to thrive the soil should be very wellprepared BEFORE PLANTING. Before preparation the soil should be irrigatedwell if it is dry as it is far easier to get soil into good condition if it is evenly moist.

If you are planting a hedge, a trench at least 1 foot (30cm) deep and wide shouldbe prepared, or for individual trees or shrubs a circle of about 1 yard (1 metre)diameter and 1 foot (30cm) deep should be dug. The soil in this area should bebroken down to a friable (crumbly) state, large stones and all weeds and weedroots, especially of perennial species, must be removed. If perennial weeds andweed roots are left in, especially tenacious species such as bindweed, these willthrive in the cultivated soil especially as you will be watering them regularly whenyou water the hedge, tree or shrubs. They will then compete with the plants youwant, taking water and goodness, and they will be very difficult to removewithout disturbing the plants you want to thrive. If you are preparing the soil forplanting in the winter, it is best to do this prior to the winter whilst the soil andweather are still warm.

2. IMPROVING THE SOIL.

To improve the structure of the soil, incorporate generous quantities of compost,such as well-rotted garden compost, well-rotted farmyard manure, mushroomcompost or composted bark. If you do not have any of these readily available werecommend using a planting compost.

If the soil has poor drainage add sharp sand or coarse grit (make sure it is lime-

4. ACTUAL PLANTING

Bare Root Plants

It is important to make sure the roots of the plants are moist before planting, so ifnecessary immerse them in a bucket of water for about 30 to 60 minutes, butnever more than 3 hours, to make sure they are well hydrated. Detailedinstructions will be sent with the plants, but the main points to think about are (1)making sure the roots are spread out well in a natural position, not folding so theroots fit in the hole, but making the hole large enough to accommodate theroots, (2) ensure the plant goes in at the same depth as it was and grafts on fruittrees are not buried, (3) if a stake or cane is necessary to support the plant,make sure this is placed so it does not damage the roots, (4) add Rootgrow,Broadleaf (P.29) and Bone meal (P23) before infilling with moist, prepared soil orcompost, then firm down and mulch well.

Pot Grown Plants

The principal rules are the same as with bare root plants, except the pot needsremoving, the compost around the plant and the roots should be moist and theroots teased out if necessary before planting.

5. MULCHING.

After planting, mulch well with at least 5-10cm (2-4in) ofbark chips or other mulching material around the plants.For even better protection of the plants, you can also laylandscape fabric (page 30) and plant through this. Thefabric is easy to cut to the required shape, then mulchingon top of the fabric will improve the appearance and holdit in place. The mulch is very important as it suppressesthe growth of annual weeds and helps retain valuablemoisture in the surrounding soil.

6. PROTECTION.

It is essential that all evergreens are sheltered from drying winds during their firstwinter and growing season.

For all plants, both deciduous and evergreen, if the weather conditions areparticularly severe or the site is subject to strongprevailing winds, a protective windbreak, such aswindbreak netting (page 30), should be erected on thewindward side of the plants. This will help to preventthe plants drying out and suffering from root-rockbefore their roots are established. We would advisepurchasing small plants if the site they are to beplanted in is subject to strong winds, as they will beless buffeted by the wind so will be able to establishbetter than larger plants.

7. WATERING & IRRIGATION.

One of the major causes of plant failure is lack of water. One frequently madeerror when watering is not to really soak the soil to the depth of the roots of theplant. The effect of this can be that only the top layer of the soil is moistenedleaving the soil below dry, then the roots will sense thepresence of the moisture near the surface and growtowards this rather than growing downwards andsidewards as wanted. It is, therefore, essential that theyare kept well watered during their first year, even in winterwhen they are dormant. It is particularly important tokeep them moist in March, April and May just before theybreak dormancy and consistently throughout the growingseason.

As a guide, in dry weather at least 10 litres (2 gallons) of water persquare metre (yard) should be applied twice a week, preferably in the evening. Also,it is advisable to spray over the foliage of evergreens in the evenings as well aswatering.

A good way of ensuring your hedge is kept well watered would be to install asoaker-hose irrigation system (page 29) as this will save a great deal of time andthe water will be applied to exactly the area needed.

8. GENERAL INFORMATION.

In the first year, plants often come into leaf and flower much later, sometimesseveral weeks, than established plants and it should not be assumed that theplants have failed should they be late into leaf.

Also, evergreen shrubs may drop their leaves when transplanted but as long asbuds are present these will develop into new leaves in the new growing season.

In very cold winters some evergreens will drop some or all of their foliage, but newleaves will appear in the spring.

PRUNING Information on pruning can be found on your despatch note, on our web site orin our “Planting, Pruning and Aftercare” leaflet.

It is very important that some hedging plants are cut back as soon as they areplanted if a dense hedge is to be achieved. A common error made is to leave theplants to grow without pruning to gain height, but this will often mean that thehedge will be bare at the base. We would, therefore, advise to cut the plantsback as soon as the planting is completed as this will also help protect themfrom wind damage.

If you are uncertain about any aspect of after care of your plants please do nothesitate to contact a member of our plant information team for further advice.You can do this by telephone, e-mail or fax.

free such as Horticultural Coarse Grit). If the soil is heavy clay, take care not tocreate a solid basin at the base of the trench that will stop the water fromdraining freely. You can do this by making sure the base of the trench/hole is wellbroken up with grit added.

If this preparation is done in advance of planting, the soil can then settle and willbe workable when you come to put the plants in later. If there is a lot of rain it isadvisable to cover the prepared area with polythene to prevent it getting very wetand difficult to work.

3. PLANTING WITH EMPATHY ROOTGROW AND BROADLEAF P4.

I t is now recognised that the lack ofmycorrhizal relationship is a major cause ofpoor plant and tree establishment. While aplant wi l l gradual ly develop its ownmycorrhizal root system, this may take upto 3 years for it to develop naturally, whileusing Rootgrow can get the mycorrhizalroot system established within one month.The fungi colonise the plant or tree roots,extending the root system into thesurrounding soil via an extensive networkof fungal f i laments. These thread-likefilaments extract nutrients and water from alarge soil volume and exchange them forcarbon from the plant. So by usingRootgrow when planting, a newly plantedplant finds more food and water, needsless fertil isers, establishes faster, andtherefore reduces failure rates. The plantwill have an increased tolerance to droughtand adverse soil conditions so the use of Rootgrow is very beneficial to newlyplanted stock.

These fungi are completely natural, organic and native to UK soils.

We have tested the product on the nursery and the results are outstandinglypositive, so we would thoroughly recommend this product.

Broadleaf P4 is the ideal product to use with Rootgrow as itis a water retaining gel that stores water and releases it toplants when needed. The granules greatly extend the intervalbetween watering, but we must stress that a regular pattern ofwatering must be maintained throughout the first growingseason. The roots of the plant can actually grow through theexpanded water retaining granules. The granules will continueto function for about five years, well after the plants should bewell established.

CARE TIPS FOR YOUR PLANTS 2

White roots are mycorrhizal ‘roots’

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HEDGING, TREES, SHRUBS AND CONIFERSFor recommendations of hedges for different heights and conditions and the explanation of the symbols please see the flap at the end of the catalogue.

ALDER, COMMON (Alnus glutinosa). A fast growing, deciduous native plant with shiny leaves, producing yellowcatkins in March and attractive false cones, which provide a good supply of bird food in spring. Ideal for very wetsituations, and is useful for preventing soil erosion. This variety is particularly useful where rabbits or stock coulddamage the bark as it is rarely eaten by them. HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft or more. Plant 2ft apart.TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 70ft.

TBCALDER, GREY (Alnus incana). A fast growing deciduous plant, with dark green leaves which are grey-white anddowny underneath. Long, drooping, yellow-brown male catkins and small, red female flowers appear before the leavesin spring followed in autumn by false cones which are good bird food. Ideal for cold or wet situations, and useful forpreventing soil erosion. HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft or more. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 40ft x 12ft in 20years, ultimate height 80ft.

TBCWALDER, ITALIAN (Alnus cordata). Dense, fast growing deciduous plant with glossy bright green heart-shapedleaves. Yellow-brown catkins in spring before the leaves appear, followed in autumn by large false cones which aregood bird food. Ideal for wet situations and thrives on chalk soils. HEDGE Trim July or August. For hedges 6ft ormore. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 45ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

TBCKAMELANCHIER (A. lamarckii) (Snowy Mespilus) (June Berry). A showy deciduous hedge with leaves openingcoppery-red, turning to soft green in summer and then to shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn. The plantsare smothered with 1 inch wide white flowers in spring and these are followed in June by many edible black berrieswhich are very attractive to birds. 4-5ft plants have a clear stem suitable for growing into a very attractive ornamentaltree. See also page 16. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18ins apart. TREE 10ft x 10ft in 20 years,ultimate height 15ft. MBOASPEN (Populus tremula). Fast growing, long-lived, slender, suckering, deciduous native tree with wave-shapedteeth on round, long-stemmed leaves that open coppery-green, turning grey-green, and turn butter-yellow inautumn. The leaves flutter in the slightest breeze so much so that the trees are often heard before they are seen.Large male and female drooping catkins in early spring. Any soil, prefers moist conditions, but will grow on poor soils.TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

BEECH, GREEN (Fagus sylvatica). Native plant with superb foliage, medium size leaves, silky-hairy when unfolding,becoming smooth, glossy dark green above, paler beneath and turning rich copper in autumn. Not suitable forheavy or wet soil where Hornbeam (Page 7) is preferable. Shade tolerant. If a Beech hedge is trimmed in latesummer, the leaves remain on better during the winter. Do not plant Beech in a frost pocket as it will get damaged.HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. Trim July or August. For hedges 3ft upwards. Plant 9-18insapart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins between rows and 18insbetween plants. TREE 35ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

SMTEKW

Tr 2-3ft 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19

Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.55 1.44 1.23

Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19

Tr 2-3ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84Tr 4-5ft 10.95 10.25 - -

Tr 31/2-41/2ft 2.49 1.99 1.84 1.60

Sd 1-11/2ft 0.89 0.43 0.36 0.32Tr 2-3ft 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69Tr 3-4ft 1.89 1.39 1.28 1.11Cg 8-16ins Packs 1 5+ 50+

12.25 11.45 10.65

PRICE PER PLANT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN1,000 or more please ask for quotation

Sizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+offered £ £ £ £

Free Carriage for most orders over £100 when ordered online - see web site for details.

For more details, varieties and pictures see our web site www.hedging.co.uk

Alder, Italian Amelanchier Beech, Green (Autumn Colour) Berberis Darwinii

BEECH, PURPLE (Fagus sylvatica Atropurpurea). Native plant with superb foliage, deep purple leaves turning richcopper in autumn. Not suitable for heavy or wet soil. If a Beech hedge is trimmed in late summer, the leaves remain onbetter during the winter. Do not plant Beech in a frost pocket. HEDGE Retains copper foliage throughout the winter. TrimJuly or August. For hedges 3ft upwards. Plant 9-18ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggereddouble row with 15ins between rows and 18ins between plants. TREE 30ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

SMTEKWBERBERIS DARWINII. Dense colourful fast growing hedge with bright, shiny, very prickly holly-like, dark greenleaves. It is clothed in masses of rich orange flowers May to June, followed by edible blue barberries which areexcellent in jams and preserves or for wildlife. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. New foliage tinged redturning green with age. Shade tolerant.

MTEBKOHEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

BERBERIS DARWINII COMPACTA. Superb compact form of Berberis darwinii which makes a very dense lowhedge with small, glossy, holly-like, dark green leaves. In spring the foliage is an excellent foil for the numerous richorange flowers which are followed by edible blue barberries. Occasional flowers in autumn. New foliage tinged redturning green with age. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

SEBKOBERBERIS, GREEN (B. thunbergii). Dense, prickly, deciduous hedge with masses of small yellow flowers in springwhich are followed by edible bright red berries in autumn which are attractive to wildlife. Green leaves turn anunsurpassable brilliant red in autumn. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 2ft apart.SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

SBKWBERBERIS JULIANAE. Dense, upright, fast growing plant with long, glossy, heavily spined leaves, dark greenabove, pale green beneath. Masses of clusters of yellow, or sometimes red-tinged flowers wreath the shoots inspring followed by edible, bloomy, blue-black egg-shaped fruits in autumn which are attractive to wildlife. Quicklyforms an impenetrable hedge. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-7ft.

MTEBCWPlant 11/2 -2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 11ft.

Sd 1-11/2ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84Tr 2-3ft 2.79 2.29 2.12 1.83Tr 3-4ft 3.99 3.69 3.40 2.95Cg 8-16ins Packs 1 5+

25.95 23.95

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Pg 6-8ins 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Tr 16-24ins 1.75 1.25 1.16 0.99

Pg 8-12ins 2.89 2.69 2.48 2.15

HEDGING, TREES, SHRUBS & CONIFERS 3

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BERBERIS, PURPLE (B. thunbergii atropurpurea). Compact, deciduous, prickly hedge with rich reddish-purpleleaves turning vivid red in autumn. Small yellow flowers in spring followed by some edible red berries in autumnwhich are attractive to wildlife. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 2ft apart.

SMBKWSHRUB 5ft x 6ft.

BERBERIS STENOPHYLLA. Prickly, dense, fast growing hedge with small, shiny, deep green leaves, blue-greybeneath, with masses of golden-yellow flowers on graceful arching branches April to May, followed by edible bluebarberries in autumn which are attractive to wildlife. Occasional flowers in autumn in mild weather. Shade tolerant.Makes a graceful free standing shrub. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 6-10ft.

TEBCKOPlant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 11ft.

BIRCH, PAPER (Betula papyrifera) (Canoe Birch). Striking, graceful, deciduous tree with outstanding gleamingwhite bark which peels away in large strips on mature trees. Attractive horizontal bands appear on the trunk as thetree ages. Attractive long drooping male and female catkins adorn the tree in spring. Large dark green leaves turnyellow to orange in autumn. TREE 25ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 90ft.

BIRCH, SILVER (Betula pendula, B. verrucosa). Graceful, native, deciduous tree of upright habit but with gracefuldrooping branchlets and attractive catkins in winter and spring. Produces masses of tiny seeds which provide goodfood for birds. Bark orange-red on young stems, soon changing to silver with distinctive black ‘arrows’. Leaves turnyellow in autumn. Very hardy. TREE 25ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

BLACKTHORN (Prunus spinosa) (Sloe). Dense, prickly, native, deciduous plant with new shoots finely downybecoming smooth by winter, purple in sun or green in shade. Many side shoots end with vicious thorns. Masses ofsnow-white flowers appear in March before the leaves. These are followed by sloes which turn from purple to blackin autumn and remain intensely sour into the winter. Any soil, but will thrive on quite poor soil and also heavy soils.HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges 3-10ft. Plant 18ins apart. TREE/SHRUB 13ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height13ft.

SMTBCWBOX, COMMON (Buxus sempervirens). Very dense small-leaved native evergreen, with dark green glossy, leatheryleaves with an unusual sweet smell. Small tufty yellow flowers from late winter. Slow growing, shade tolerant. Boxhas traditionally been used for topiary work. Green Balloon Box see our web site or Holly, Box-leaved (P.7) orHedge Germander (P.6) if box blight is a problem. HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or Sept. Forhedges 1-9ft. Plant 9-15ins apart. TREE 10ft x 5ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

DSMTECKBOX, DWARF (Buxus sempervirens Suffruticosa). As Common Box above but very slow growing and with slightlysmaller leaves. Ideal edging shrub or for knot gardens. HEDGE Trim August or September. For

DECKhedges up to 2ft. Plant 4-6ins apart. SHRUB 3ft x 3ft.

BOX, VARIEGATED (Buxus sempervirens Elegantissima). A most attractive variegated form of Common Box,having mid-green leaves with irregular creamy-white margins. Makes a very dense compact hedge or a neatspecimen shrub. HEDGE Suitable for formal trimmed hedges. Trim August or September.

DSECKFor hedges 1-4ft. Plant 9-15ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 3ft.

Sizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+offered £ £ £ £

If your site is windy use stakes and ties, and use windbreak netting - see page 30.

For more details, varieties and pictures see our web site www.hedging.co.uk

Tr 16-24ins 1.75 1.25 1.16 0.99

Pg 8-12ins 2.89 2.69 2.48 2.15

Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.55 1.44 1.23

Tr 2-3ft 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69Tr 4-5ft 1.85 1.35 1.26 1.09

Sd 16-24ins 0.89 0.39 0.34 0.30Sd 2-3ft 0.95 0.45 0.38 0.34Tr 2-3ft 1.19 0.69 0.60 0.51Tr 3-4ft 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69

Tr 6-8ins 1.85 1.35 1.26 1.09Tr 8-12ins 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19Tr 12-18ins 2.35 1.85 1.72 1.49Pg 6-8ins 1.89 1.75 1.62 1.41Pg 8-12ins 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

Pg 2-4ins 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49Pg 4-6ins 2.79 2.59 2.40 2.07Pg 6-8ins 3.69 3.45 3.18 2.76

Tr 6-8ins 2.99 2.59 2.40 2.07Pg 6-8ins 3.49 3.25 2.98 2.60

BUCKTHORN, ALDER (Rhamnus frangula).✖ ◆ A large, bushy, native, deciduous shrub with glossy, dark greenleaves, paler beneath, which turn red in autumn. Clusters of tiny green flowers in early to late summer. Whenbearing the half inch wide bunches of red fruits, which turn black in autumn, this shrub is very attractive. The fruits,though toxic to us, provide good food for birds. Any soil but likes marshy acidic ground. Its startling lemon-yellowtimber, once provided the finest charcoal for gunpowder. The bitter sap is an irritant. SHRUB 13ft x 8ft.

TBBUCKTHORN, COMMON OR PURGING (Rhamnus cathartica).✖ ◆ A large, dense, native, deciduous shrub orsmall tree with spiny shoots and glossy green leaves with paler undersides which turn yellow in autumn. Theyellowish-green fragrant flowers are borne in May and are attractive food plants to Brimstone butterflies. These arefollowed in autumn by many clusters of rounded, attractive fleshy shiny fruits which turn to glossy black when ripe.SHRUB 15ft x 12ft.

TBCBUCKTHORN, SEA (Hippophae rhamnoides). Fast growing, native, thorny, deciduous plant. Slender silvery leaves,masses of orange-yellow berries on female plants in autumn if they have been pollinated by the non-berrying maleplants. Berries persist all winter and are high in vitamin C and can be used in marmalade. Well drained soil. We cansupply EITHER 8-12ins high specified male and female plants with mainly female and sufficient male to ensure goodberrying

MTBCOWOR 2-3ft high plants which will be a random mix of male and female atTrim in August. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 8ft.

CHERRY, BIRD (Prunus padus). Attractive, native, deciduous tree which bears masses of five inch long spikes ofalmond-scented white flowers in May. These are followed by bitter black fruits which birds love, hence the nameBird Cherry. Any well drained soil, and will even thrive on quite poor soil. Leaves turn orange/yellow in autumn.

BOTREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 35ft.

CHERRY, WILD (Prunus avium) (Gean) (Mazzard). Vigorous, native, deciduous tree with masses of clusters ofconspicuous white flowers opening with the sharply toothed leaves in April followed by edible red cherries insummer. These are loved by birds. Leaves crimson in autumn. Any well drained soil.

BTREE 35ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

Tr 2-3ft 1.49 0.99 0.90 0.77

Tr 2-3ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84

Tr 8-12ins 4.99 4.65 4.25 3.72

Tr 2-3ft 1.75 1.25 1.16 0.99

Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.55 1.44 1.23

Tr 4-5ft 1.99 1.55 1.44 1.23

Blackthorn Box, Dwarf Buckthorn, Common Cherry, Bird

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CHRISTMAS TREE – see Spruce, Norway, page 12. (Fir, Caucasian is sometimes used, page 6).

CORNELIAN CHERRY (Cornus mas). Vigorous, bushy, twiggy deciduous shrub with dark green foliage whichturns red-purple in autumn. Many bunches of small mustard-yellow flowers, almost as showy as Witch-Hazel’s, onthe bare stems in February make the shrub very attractive. These are followed by bright red edible cherry-like fruit.Makes an excellent hedge. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 8ft.

MBKOCOTONEASTER FRANCHETII. Fast growing, dense, hedge with small ovate foliage, grey-green above and whitebeneath. Clusters of pink and white flowers loved by bees in June followed by persistent egg-shaped orange-redberries in autumn. The berries make good food for wildlife. HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after flowering andtrim to shape in February. For hedges 6-7ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5-6ft.

TEBCKOWCOTONEASTER LACTEUS. Dense, fast growing hedge with arching branches bearing large, leathery, deeply-veined leaves, dark green above and yellow-white felted beneath. Clusters of many milky-white flowers loved bybees June and July followed by persistent red berries in autumn good for wildlife. HEDGE Trim back vigorous shootsafter flowering and trim to shape in February. For hedges 6-10ft. Plant 2-3ft apart.

TEBCKOWSHRUB 12ft x 10ft.

COTONEASTER SIMONSII. Semi-evergreen hedge with glossy, small, dark green leaves, some of which turn redin autumn and winter. Small white flowers, tinged pink in June attract honeybees and bumblebees followed bypersistent red berries in autumn good for wildlife. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim back vigorous shoots after floweringand trim to shape in February. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.

MTEBCKOWCRAB APPLE (Malus sylvestris). Vigorous, native, deciduous tree with dense clusters of pale pink buds opening towhite flowers in early May followed by yellow-green crab apples in autumn suitable for jam, jelly and wine. Thesedrop in winter and often carpet the ground. Any well drained fertile soil. Due to their long flowering period crabapples are excellent pollinators for all fruiting apple trees. TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 35ft.

BDOGWOOD (Cornus sanguinea). Deciduous, native, hedgerow shrub. Good for underplanting and in mixedhedges. Green stems flushed red. Rich autumn colouring. Any soil, thrives in a damp position. All Dogwoods makegood informal hedges/barriers. For this purpose plant 2ft apart, except Midwinter Fire which should be planted 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft. If grown as a shrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour.

TBODOGWOOD, BLACK-STEMMED (Cornus alba Kesselringii). Very striking form with dark purple-black stems anddark green leaves, with slight purple flush, which turn reddish-purple in autumn. Clusters of creamy-white flowersearly summer followed by white fruits in autumn. Deciduous. SHRUB 7ft x 7ft. If grown as a shrub prune hard inspring to improve stem colour.

TBODOGWOOD, GOLDEN-VARIEGATED (Cornus alba Spaethii). Selected form of Dogwood with brilliant red wintershoots and green leaves with an attractive broad yellow margin. Flat heads of creamy-white flowers in late spring orearly summer followed by white fruits. Very effective if planted in clumps. Deciduous.

TBOIf grown as a shrub prune hard in spring to improve stem colour. SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

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DOGWOOD, MIDWINTER FIRE (Cornus sanguinea Midwinter Fire). A most attractive form with unusual orange-yellow and red stems, which are very colourful in winter. In autumn the green leaves turn butter-yellow and remainon the bushes well into November, far longer than other dogwoods, then finally drop. Flat heads of creamy-whiteflowers late spring or early summer are followed by blue-black fruits. Its bushy habit and smaller size make it goodfor planting on the edge of a bed of Dogwoods. HEDGE Good for informal hedges 3-4ft. Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 4ft.

SBODOGWOOD, RED-STEMMED (Cornus alba Sibirica) (Westonbirt Dogwood). Selected form of Dogwood withbrilliant red stems which make an outstanding display in the winter. Green leaves turn red or orange in autumn. Veryeffective if planted in clumps. Prune hard in spring to improve stem colour. Flat heads of creamy-white flowersfollowed by white fruits. Deciduous. SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

TBODOGWOOD, SILVER-VARIEGATED (Cornus alba Elegantissima). Selected form of Dogwood with red stems,leaves margined and mottled with silver, turning red or orange in autumn. If grown as a shrub prune hard in springto improve stem colour. Small, creamy-white flowers early summer followed by white, sometimes tinged blue, fruitsin autumn. Deciduous. SHRUB 8ft x 10ft.

TBODOGWOOD, YELLOW-STEMMED (Cornus sericea Flaviramea) (C. stolonifera Flaviramea). Selected form ofDogwood with young shoots bright yellow-green. Particularly effective in winter especially when planted in clumps.Makes a good contrast to Red-stemmed Dogwood. Prune hard in spring to improve stem colour. Small, creamy-white flowers in spring followed by white fruits in autumn. Deciduous. SHRUB 7ft x 8ft.

TBOELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI (Oleaster). Fast growing evergreen with very attractive, large, leathery leaves metallicgrey-green above and silver underneath but when young are almost entirely silver. Many inconspicuous butintensely fragrant, bell-shaped, silvery flowers appear in clusters in October and November and these are followedby small egg-shaped orange or red fruits in spring. These are edible and are sometimes known as Wild Olives andare still popular in south-eastern Europe. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside positions, but not cold or wet situations.HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft.

MTECOW

Br 1-11/2ft 2.99 2.49 2.30 1.99Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Tr 16-24ins 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69

Tr 16-24ins 2.29 1.79 1.66 1.44

Tr 16-24ins 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Cotoneaster Lacteus Cotoneaster Simonsii Dogwood, Silver-Variegated Dogwood, Yellow-Stemmed

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ELAEAGNUS EBBINGEI LIMELIGHT. Excellent shrub for brightening up shady areas. Leaves green at first withsilvery hue, developing a central splash of yellow and lime-green, silver underneath. Small, silvery flowers in Octoberand November fill the air with their intense sweet fragrance, these being followed by small, edible, egg-shaped orangefruits in spring. Ideal for shady, windy or seaside positions but not cold wet situations. The foliage is excellent forflower arranging, and is particularly prized when the perfumed flowers are out. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft. MTECOWELDER (Sambucus nigra). Very fast growing, native, deciduous shrub with leaves which change from green to paleyellow in autumn. Large clusters of fragrant, creamy-white flowers in June followed in autumn by large bunches ofpendent, shiny, black elderberries which provide an important source of food for many birds. Thrives in any aspectand can be grown as a shrub in a wild area or put in a mixed native hedge. Both flowers and berries are widelyused to make delicious wines, cordials and teas and have many medicinal uses. Elder grows well by the sea. It israrely eaten by cattle. SHRUB 12ft x 15ft.

BCEUONYMUS, GOLD (E. fortunei Emerald ’n’ Gold). Excellent tough, dwarf, dense, bushy plant, with very colourfulbright green foliage margined with broad gold, which is tinged pink in winter. Bears many inconspicuous green-white flowers from early to mid-summer. Tolerant of dense shade but leaf colour will be brighter in a sunny position.Makes an excellent low hedge, can be used for ground cover if trimmed hard, or trained against a wall. HEDGE Trimin May and August. For hedges 9ins-2ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 3ft.

DECKWEUONYMUS, SILVER (E. fortunei Emerald Gaiety). Excellent tough, dwarf, dense, bushy plant, with very colourfulbright green foliage margined with broad silver, which is tinged pink in winter. Bears many inconspicuous green-white flowers from early to mid-summer. Tolerant of dense shade but leaf colour will be brighter in a sunny position.Makes an excellent low hedge, can be used for ground cover if trimmed hard, or trained against a wall. HEDGE Trimin May and August. For hedges 9ins-2ft. Plant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 4ft.

DECKWFIR, CAUCASIAN (Abies nordmanniana). Large, ornamental conifer with horizontal branches arranged in tiers andclothed to the ground. Large cones held upwards on the top of branches. Recommended for Christmas trees asthey hold their glossy mid-green needles better than Norway Spruce as they are very persistent on the tree whengrowing and have the same habit when the tree is cut. CONIFER 40ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 120ft.

BGRISELINIA (G. littoralis). Vigorous, dense plant with 4 inch long, handsome, broadly oval, glossy, pale apple-greenleathery leaves with smooth margins on yellow-green stems. Small yellow tail-like flowers May. Needs a welldrained, fertile soil and full sun. Will withstand temperatures to -12°C (10°F), if sheltered from cold drying winds.Makes an ideal windbreak in coastal areas with maritime winds. HEDGE Trim in late spring. For hedges 4-8ft. Plant2ft apart. SHRUB 15ft x 10ft.

MTECGUELDER ROSE (Viburnum opulus). Vigorous, bushy, native, deciduous shrub or small tree with flat heads ofheavily scented white flowers May and June followed by masses of bunches of translucent bright red berries inautumn good for wildlife. The large dark green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn complementing the red berries.Any good moist soil but will thrive in wet or boggy situations. HEDGE Trim in spring before

MTBCOWflowering. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 13ft x 15ft.

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Pg 4-6ins 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 8-12ins 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19

Pg 8-12ins 3.75 3.49 3.22 2.79

Sd 16-24ins 1.19 0.69 0.60 0.51Tr 2-3ft 1.49 0.99 0.90 0.77

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HAWTHORN – see Quickthorn, page 10.

HAZEL (Corylus avellana). Large, fast growing, native, deciduous shrub with large mid-green leaves. Very attractivein spring when festooned with many long yellow catkins which are followed by edible nuts in autumn. For namedfruiting varieties see page 23. HEDGE Trim in March (taking care to leave some catkins and female flowers if nuts arewanted). For hedges 5-12ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 20ft x 15ft.

MTBWHAZEL, PURPLE-LEAFED (Corylus maxima Purpurea). Purple-leafed Hazel makes an outstanding ornamental andfruit-bearing deciduous hedge or specimen shrub. Plant in full sun for best leaf colour. HEDGE Trim in March (takingcare to leave some catkins and female flowers if nuts are wanted). For hedges 5-12ft.

MTBOWPlant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 15ft x 12ft.

HEDGE GERMANDER (Teucrium lucidrys). Fully hardy evergreen which makes an excellent low, neat, floweringhedge, which we have nick-named ‘Charlie’s Choice’ as it has replaced diseased box hedges at Highgrove. Small,dense, dark green leaves with reddish edges with pleasant spicy aroma are topped with many spikes of dainty pinkflowers in summer and early autumn. Medicinal plant, traditionally used in knot gardens. HEDGE Trim flower spikesafter flowering and foliage in autumn. For hedges 12-18ins, plant 6-9ins apart. SHRUB 18 ins x 9ins.

DEBOHOLLY (Ilex aquifolium Alaska – female, I. a. Atlas – male). Very dense prickly plant, selected forms of native holly.Glossy green foliage, tiny white flowers in spring followed by red berries in winter on pollinated female plants. Shadetolerant. Unless otherwise requested we shall despatch 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying. HEDGE Trimlate summer. Hedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. TREE 18 x 10ft, 20yrs, ultimately 65ft.

SMTEBCKOWHOLLY, BLUE (Ilex meserveae Blue Prince, I. m. Blue Princess). Excellent hedging holly, with extremely densehabit, purplish shoots bearing softly spiny, glossy, dark blue-green leaves. Tiny white flowers over a long periodfollowed by masses of brilliant red berries on female plants. Shade tolerant. Unless otherwise requested we shalldespatch approximately 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying. HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-6ft.Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 6ft in 20 years, ultimate height 6ft.

SMEBCOW

Sd 16-24ins 0.99 0.49 0.42 0.36Tr 2-3ft 1.29 0.79 0.70 0.60Tr 3-4ft 1.69 1.19 1.08 0.93Cg 16-24ins Packs 1 5+ 50+

11.45 10.75 9.95Br 16-24ins 3.99 3.69 3.40 2.95

Pg 2.99 2.85 2.64 2.28

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.99 2.79 2.64 2.28

Pg 1-11/2ft 3.49 3.25 2.98 2.60

Elaeagnus Ebbingei Limelight Hedge Germander Euonymus, Silver Hazel, Purple-Leafed

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HOLLY, BOX-LEAVED (Ilex crenata Dark Green❉) (Japanese Holly). Similar to Box, but may be used as asubstitute if Box blight is a problem. A densely branched shrub covered with glossy, small, green non-prickly leaves,and once established can grow at least 8ins (20cm) a year. Small black shiny fruits on female plants in autumn.HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 2-6ft. Plant 11/2 ft apart. SHRUB 10ft x 4ft.

SMEBHOLLY, GOLDEN KING (Ilex altaclerensis Golden King). A spectacular female form with nearly spine-free leavesgreen in centre with bright gold margins. Compact habit, tiny white flowers in spring followed by red berries inwinter on pollinated plants. Shade tolerant, retaining golden variegation in the shade. HEDGE Trim late summer. Forhedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2 -2ft apart. TREE 15ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.

SMTEBCKOWHOLLY, GOLDEN VARIEGATED (Ilex aquifolium Aurea Marginata - male, Madame Briot - female). Vigorous, bushyvariety with dark green leaves with spiny bright gold margins. Variegation is held in the shade. Female bears massesof scarlet berries. We shall send approximately 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying. HEDGE Trim late summer. Forhedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. TREE 18ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

SMTEBCKOWHOLLY, J. C. VAN TOL (Ilex aquifolium J. C. van Tol). Self-fertile form, dark purple stems and large, shiny, nearlyspine-free dark green leaves. Tiny white flowers in spring followed by abundant bright red berries. Makes ahandsome, impenetrable, wildlife friendly hedge. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-15ft. Plant11/2-2ft apart. TREE 15ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 20ft.

SMTEBCKOWHOLLY, SILVER HEDGEHOG (Ilex aquifolium Ferox Argentea). A fascinating plant with shiny leaves which have acreamy-white margin and spines, not only on the leaf margins but also on the leaf surface. A male form which willcreate a very dense, prickly hedge, which is shade tolerant, retaining the bright variegation in the shade. HEDGE Trim late summer. For hedges 3-5ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

SMECOWHOLLY, SILVER VARIEGATED (Ilex aquifolium Silver Queen - male, I. a. Hansworth New Silver - female). Densehabit, dark purple stems, shade tolerant holding bright variegation in shade. Female has long spiny leaves, mid-green, creamy margins and bright red berries. Male has broader variegated leaves but has no berries. Unlessotherwise requested we shall despatch 1 male to 5 females to ensure good berrying. HEDGE Trim late summer. Forhedges 3-15ft. Plant 11/2-2ft apart. TREE 18ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft.

SMTEBCKOWHONEYSUCKLE HEDGING, GREEN (Lonicera nitida Elegant). Very dense, bushy, fast growing plants with massesof tiny dark green leaves, dissimilar in appearance to climbing honeysuckle. Makes a very neat hedge whentrimmed. Shade tolerant but not suitable for very cold positions. HEDGE Trim in April and September. For hedges 2-5ft. Plant 9-12ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 5ft.

SMEKHORNBEAM (Carpinus betulus). Hardy native plant similar to Green Beech with mid-green leaves, suitable forheavy wet soils, and frost pockets. Green catkins from late spring to autumn, turning to clusters of winged fruit inautumn providing food for wildlife. Shade tolerant. See page 17 for fastigiate form. HEDGE Retains brown foliage inwinter, especially if pruned in late summer. For hedges 3ft upwards. Plant 9-18ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15ins between rows and 18ins between plants. Hornbeam is alsoexcellent for pleaching. TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

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HYPERICUM HIDCOTE. Bushy, dense, semi-evergreen with narrowly oval, dark to mid-green leaves. It will onlylose its leaves in very cold winters. Masses of large, 2 inch wide, very showy, saucer-shaped, bright yellow flowerswith prominent darker yellow stamens appear continually from July to October thus making a very colourful hedgeover a long period. Flowers best in full sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Very eye-catching and hardy hedge. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 3-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

SMEKOLARCH (Larix kaempferi, L. leptolepis) (Japanese Larch). Graceful, vigorous, deciduous conifer. Fresh green needle-like foliage changing to gold or russet in November. Clusters of male and female flowers on the same plant, maleyellowing and drooping, female creamy or pinkish in larger clusters than the male. From an early age manyattractive conical cones are produced annually. Reddish-brown shoots conspicuous in winter. Any ordinary moistsoil. Avoid very exposed positions. CONIFER 60ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

LAUREL (Prunus laurocerasus Rotundifolia).◆ Very dense, bushy, fast growing, hedge with very large, leathery,glossy bright green leaves. In mid-spring, upright spikes, up to 6ins long, of white flowers contrast well against thefoliage. Blackish berries in autumn. This variety will form a tall, wide, substantial hedge. Shade tolerant. HEDGEPrune with secateurs March, April or August. For hedges 4ft upwards. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB 17ft x 25ft. MTEB

LAUREL, DWARF (Prunus laurocerasus Otto Luyken).◆ Dense, bushy, dwarf hedge with large, leathery, spear-likeshining green leaves and long erect spikes of fragrant white flowers in April, and often again in the autumn.Red/black cherry-like berries in autumn. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Prune with secateurs after flowering. For hedges 2-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft.

SEBOLAUREL, ETNA (Prunus laurocerasus Etna).❉ ◆ This variety of laurel has the additional attraction that all the youngfoliage is bronzy-orange contrasting well with the glossy, leathery, dark green mature leaves. Many spikes ofscented white flowers in spring followed by small berries which turn black in autumn. More compact than Laurel (P.l. Rotundifolia) and thrives in sun or shade. Very dense habit making an excellent screen. HEDGE Trim with secateursin June or July. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

MEBO

Pg 8-12ins 1.99 1.85 1.72 1.49

Tr 2-3ft 1.65 1.15 1.06 0.91

Br 1-11/2ft 1.99 1.55 1.44 1.23Pg 1-11/2ft 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Pg 8-12ins 2.79 2.59 2.40 2.07

Pg 8-12ins 3.99 3.75 3.46 2.99

Holly, Box-Leaved Holly, Silver Hedgehog Hypericum Hidcote Laurel, Dwarf

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LAUREL, PORTUGAL (Prunus Iusitanica).◆ Useful dense hedge with pointed, dark green, glossy leaves on redstems. White, scented flowers appear in June in long slender racemes, followed by small red berries which turnblack in winter. Prefers medium to light shade but tolerant of deep shade and full sunlight. Any soil including shallowchalk. HEDGE Trim in June/July. For hedges 4-10ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. SHRUB/TREE 15ft x 20ft.

MTEBKOLAUREL, SPOTTED (Aucuba japonica Variegata). Very dense hedge with up to 8 inch long leathery green leaveswith attractive yellow variegation. Tolerant of shade and atmospheric pollution, and holds its bright variegation in theshade. In spring it has small, red-purple erect panicles of flowers, and female plants bear large red fruits in theautumn. HEDGE Prune with secateurs in August. For hedges 3-8ft. Plant 18-24ins apart.

SMTEBCOSHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

LAVENDER, HIDCOTE (Lavandula angustifolia Hidcote). Silver-grey narrow evergreen leaves and masses of violetflower spikes, very attractive to bees, from July to September. Foliage and flowers heavily perfumed. Sunny position,well drained soil. Dried leaves and flowers are useful in a pot-pourri. The flower heads should be cut before they arefully open. HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges about 2ft. Plant 12-15ins apart. SHRUB 2ft x 20ins.

DEBCKOLAVENDER, MUNSTED (Lavandula angustifolia Munsted). Similar to Lavender Hidcote, but with dense spikes ofbluish-purple flowers, and more compact dense habit. HEDGE Trim in April. For hedges 3-4ft.

MEBCKOPlant 18ins apart. SHRUB 3-4ft x 3-4ft.

LEYLAND CYPRESS (Cupressocyparis leylandii).✖ Very fast growing, dense, conifer. It makes a splendidspecimen tree, columnar with a narrow, dense, conical top. Grows 21/2-3ft a year. Makes a good dense hedge andcan be kept relatively low and narrow if regularly clipped. HEDGE Trim in September. Plant 2ft apart for 6ft hedge.For taller hedges or screens the planting distance should be about a quarter of the proposed height.

TECCONIFER 50ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft+.

LEYLAND CYPRESS, GOLDEN (Cupressocyparis leylandii Castlewellan).✖ As Leyland Cypress except goldenfoliage and only grows 2-21/2ft a year. HEDGE Trim in September. Plant 2ft apart for 6ft hedge. For taller hedges orscreens the planting distance should be about a quarter of the proposed height. CONIFER 45ft x 15ft in 20 years,ultimate height not yet known, possibly the same as the green form.

TECLIME, BROAD or LARGE-LEAFED (Tilia platyphyllos). Handsome native tree with large pale to mid-green heart-shaped leaves. Yellow-white flowers, which are very attractive to bees, appear in June and July. Woodpeckers arealso attracted to the sweet sap in the bark. Not suitable for dry sites, but can thrive on poorly drained soil. Possiblythe tallest deciduous tree in Britain which may reach 130ft.

BTREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft+.

LIME, SMALL-LEAFED (Tilia cordata). Large, native, deciduous tree of rounded habit. Heart-shaped leaves, glossydark green above, pale yellow beneath. The ivory coloured, sweetly scented flowers very attractive to bees, whichappear in late July, are so profuse that they can turn the crown of the tree creamy yellow. Not suitable for dry sites,but can thrive on poorly drained soil. Will form an attractive hedge. TREE 30ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate

TBheight 75ft. HEDGE For hedges 6-10ft, plant 2ft apart.

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See Ornamental Tree section, pages 16-17, for more ornamental varieties of trees.

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LONICERA – see Honeysuckle Hedging, page 7.

MAPLE, FIELD (Acer campestre). Fast growing native deciduous plant with young deeply lobed foliage tinged red,turning to dark green above and paler and downy beneath, then yellow in autumn. Small greenish-yellow uprightclusters of flowers in spring followed by winged seeds in autumn. Makes an excellent dense hedge. Any well drainedbut moist soil. More varieties see Page 17. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-15ft. Plant 18ins apart. TREE 20ft x12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft

MTBCKWMAY/THORN – see page 17 for ornamental varieties, or page 10 Quickthorn for hedging.

MOUNTAIN ASH (Sorbus aucuparia) (Rowan). Hardy, native, deciduous tree tolerant of most situations, but prefersan acid to neutral soil. White flower heads in June, large bunches of orange-red berries in autumn, which areirresistible to birds. The berries can be made into a delicious rowan jelly. The leaves typically have 15 sharplytoothed leaflets, dark green and smooth above, blue-green and usually downy beneath when young, then turningorange in autumn. For other varieties see page 17. TREE 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft.

BMULBERRY – both Black and White, see Fruit section, page 20.

NEPETA SIX HILLS GIANT (Catmint). Very aromatic grey-green leaves. Whorls of scented lavender-blue flowers onabundant 6 inch spikes. The flowers are attractive to bees and are freely produced from May to September. In fullsun the plant produces a wonderful aroma when in full flower. Makes a most attractive informal edging plant forpositions with well drained soil. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 2-3ft. Plant 12-18ins apart.

SEBOSHRUB 3ft x 2ft.

OAK, ENGLISH or COMMON (Quercus robur) (Pedunculate Oak). Hardy, slow growing, round-headed nativedeciduous tree with long-stemmed acorns in autumn. Good in hedgerows as it usually produces tap roots in earlylife, so it does not rob the hedge of moisture and nutrients. Home to copious insects and species of wildlife. Anyordinary well drained soil, and is tolerant of clay. TREE 15ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

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Laurel, Etna Lime, Broad or Large-Leafed Maple, Field (Autumn Colouring) Nepeta Six Hills Giant

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OAK, HOLM or EVERGREEN (Quercus ilex). Possibly the most majestic evergreen tree in the British Isles. Leatherygreen leaves, dark and glossy above, downy beneath, sometimes toothed, but very variable in form. Responds wellto clipping, making an excellent hedge especially in coastal areas, where it thrives forming a wind resistant hedge.Not suitable for very cold inland areas. Protect from cold when young. Suitable added in a mixed hedge. HEDGE Trimin winter. For hedges 4-10ft. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 15-20ft x 10-15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

MTECOAK, RED (Quercus rubra, Q. borealis). Hardy, fast growing, deciduous tree with broad spreading head.Magnificent leaves, 8 inch long and 6 inches across with slender toothed lobes which end with a bristle-like point,open pale yellow, turning green in summer then brilliant colours in autumn from yellow to red. Any ordinary welldrained soil and needs an open sunny position to develop a good shape. The large acorns, which sit in veryshallow cups, take 2 years to mature. TREE 30ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

OSMANTHUS BURKWOODII. Compact, dense shrub which makes an excellent hedge if not exposed to strongnorth or east winds. Pointed, finely toothed leaves are dark and shiny above and silver underneath. In early to mid-spring it will produce masses of clusters of dainty, 1/2 inch long tubular, white flowers which fill the air with theirdelicious fragrance. These are followed by blue-black fruit up to 1/2 inch long. Any fertile well drained soil. Sun orpartial shade. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 6-10ft x 6-10ft

MTEBOPEAR, COMMON (Pyrus communis). Medium-sized, columnar, deciduous tree, occasionally thorny, with glossygreen leaves which often colour well in autumn. In early spring it is covered by a snowfall of white blossom,sometimes tinged pink, then setting small edible fruits for autumn. It suckers freely so is excellent planted in ahedgerow as a small tree. Long cultivated in Great Britain, but unfortunately not common today.

BTREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

PHILADELPHUS CORONARIUS (Mock Orange). Very free flowering, deciduous plant clothed with a profusion ofextremely fragrant, creamy-white, cup-shaped single flowers in June and July. Thrives in dry soil, and is suitable forsun or shade. Forms a large informal hedge which will fill the air with fragrance when in flower, or, as a singlespecimen, will make an attractive shrub. HEDGE Thin out old wood after flowering, retain young shoots as they willbear flowers the following year. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 6-9ft x 6-8ft.

MTBKOWPHOTINIA RED ROBIN (P. fraseri Red Robin). Spectacular, fast growing plant with glossy, dark green, leatheryleaves and new growth brilliant red giving a stunning display especially in the spring. The new growth turns tobronze by late spring then to green, but all new flushes of growth throughout the growing season are brilliant red.Clusters of small white flowers in spring sometimes followed by red berries. Any reasonable soil but not extremelyalkaline. All varieties make superb specimen shrubs or very colourful hedges. Protect plants from severe cold duringfirst winters. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2-3ft apart. SHRUB 8ft x 6ft.

MTEKOPINE, SCOTS (Pinus sylvestris). Very frost hardy, fast growing, native conifer with long, needle like, soft grey-green,stout, twisted leaves. Flaky red-brown or orange bark in the upper crown, purple-grey at the base. Very attractivepine with foliage contrasting with the colourful bark. Flowers in late spring or early summer, followed by egg-shapedcones, up to 3 inches long. Tolerant of exposed, but not maritime positions. Cones are slim, green at first, ripening tobrown. Any soil including poor infertile soil. CONIFER 35ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

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PLUM, MYROBALAN (Prunus cerasifera) (Cherry Plum). Masses of pure white flowers smother the branches inearly March before the leaves appear and these are followed in autumn by tasty red or yellow, sphericalcherry-plums on mature plants. It will form a dense deciduous hedge with its dark green leaves, and its thorny twigswill make it an effective barrier. HEDGE Trim after flowering.

MBKOWFor hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart. TREE 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.

PLUM, PURPLE-LEAFED (Prunus cerasifera Nigra) (Plum Purple Blaze). Shiny purple shoots with dark red foliagewhich are red when young changing to deep purple on purple stems, contrasting dramatically with masses of pinkflowers in March and April. Dark red, tasty cherry plums in autumn. It will form a dense deciduous hedge and canbe very effective if mixed with Myrobalan Plum. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For hedges 4-6ft. Plant 18-24ins apart.TREE 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.

MBKOWPOPLAR, LOMBARDY (Populus nigra Italica). A variety of Black Poplar which is fast growing, narrow, upright anddeciduous and is often planted to form a windbreak. Glossy dark green leaves in dense masses are bronze whenyoung and turn an attractive yellow in autumn. A male tree bearing red catkins in mid-spring. Avoid growing poplarswithin 130ft (40m) of buildings. Any ordinary soil, also tolerant of cold heavy soils. TREE 40ft x 6ft in 20 years,ultimate height 100ft.

WPOPLAR, VARIEGATED BALM OF GILEAD (Populus jackii Aurora) Broad heart-shaped leaves fill the air with strongbalsam scent in spring. When young they are outstandingly variegated creamy-white and pink, slowly turning to green,but this variegation only appears after a few years. Prune hard in February to obtain best variegation. Deciduous.TREE 30-40ft x 18-25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 50ft. If hard pruned it can be kept as a small tree.

POPLAR, WHITE (Populus alba). Very attractive, fast growing tree. Woolly shoots are white all winter, and newleaves unfurl furry, the fur rubbing off the shiny, grey-green upper surface, but the dense white bloom remains onthe undersurface all season. The leaves of White Poplar are extremely attractive and outstanding on sunny dayswhen a gentle breeze is blowing. Salt and chalk tolerant and good in exposed sites. TREE 35ft x 20ft in 20 years,ultimate height 65ft.

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Osmanthus Burkwoodii Philadelphus Coronarius Photinia Red Robin Plum, Purple-Leafed

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POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA. Very colourful, compact, low, bushy, native, deciduous plant with masses of brightbuttercup-yellow, saucer-shaped flowers, 1 inch across, from late spring to mid-autumn over dark green leaves.Makes a very colourful informal dwarf hedge. Will thrive in poor to moderately fertile well drained soil in full sun.HEDGE Trim in March. For hedges 2-4ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 4ft x 5ft

SBCKOWPRIVET.◆ Fast growing dense hedge with medium sized leaves and clusters of creamy-white flowers in July,attractive to insects. Normally evergreen but may lose leaves in very cold winters. Shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim asnecessary. For hedges 3-10ft, 3-8ft for Wild Privet. Plant 12-15ins apart or for a denser hedge plant in a staggereddouble row with 15ins between rows and 18ins between plants.Golden (Ligustrum ovalifolium Aureum). Glossy leaves are variegated with bright gold

SMTEBCKWand green. Slightly less vigorous than Green Privet. SHRUB 10ft x 10ft.Green (Ligustrum ovalifolium). Very fast growing and dense hedge with oval, rich

SMTEBCKWgreen leaves. SHRUB 12ft x 12ft.Wild (Ligustrum vulgare). An asset to wildlife with the panicles of perfumed white flowers in July followed by longbunches of shining, ovoid to spherical black fruits in winter, which are very attractive

SMTBCKWto birds. In cold winters it will lose its leaves. SHRUB 10ft x 5ft.

PYRACANTHA (Firethorn). Dense, spiny, fast growing hedge with clusters of white flowers in June and masses ofbunches of spherical, very colourful berries in autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds in the winter.Shade tolerant. Also excellent for training on a wall of any aspect where a height of 9ft and spread of 12ft can beattained, or for a free standing shrub. HEDGE Trim between May and July. For hedges 4-9ft.

MTEBCOPlant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft.Orange Glow. Excellent form with dark green foliage and freely produced orange-red berries.Red Column (P. coccinea Red Column). A more upright habit with masses of bright red berries.

QUICKTHORN (Crataegus monogyna) (Hawthorn, May, Whitethorn). Fast growing, very thorny native deciduousplant, tolerant of wet soils. Deeply serrated, dark glossy green leaves, and clusters of prominent scented whiteflowers, sometimes tinged pink, in May followed by small red haws in autumn. Quickthorn makes an excellenthedge with a long season of interest, or it can be grown as specimen tree, as it is very hardy and is useful in coastalor exposed positions. For more spectacular varieties see Thorn, page 17. HEDGE Trim between July and March. Forhedges 3-20ft. Plant 9-12ins apart or for a denser or stock-proof hedge plant in a staggered double row with 15insbetween rows and 18ins between plants. TREE 25ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 45ft.

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ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA (False Acacia, Black Locust).◆ Excellent fast growing thorny barrier. Young branchesbear short, sharp hooked spines, which help protect it from grazing stock. Pale green lush foliage turns a goodyellow in autumn. Large pendulous bunches of pea-like, fragrant white flowers in June which are attractive to bees.Tolerant of atmospheric pollution. Deciduous. HEDGE Trim in winter and after flowering, if necessary. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 2ft apart. TREE 30ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.

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ROSE, BLANC DOUBLE DE COUBERT (Rugosa). Vigorous, deciduous, dense and prickly bush with disease-freeleathery mid-green leaves. Profuse, large, semi-double, very sweet smelling cupped to flat white flowers with yellowstamens in June which continue into autumn. In some years these are followed by spherical red hips. Makes anexcellent impenetrable hedge or a beautiful specimen shrub. HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 6ft x 4ft.

MBCKOROSE, DOG ROSE (Rosa canina). Large, native, fast growing, deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub with archingthorny branches bearing mid-green foliage and attractive 2 inch wide, scented, white to pale pink flowers in Junefollowed by glossy red egg-shaped hips in autumn. These are good for rose-hip syrup, or to provide excellent birdfood in winter. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 12-18ins apart.

MBCKOSHRUB 6ft x 4ft.

ROSE, FIELD ROSE (Rosa arvensis). Common native rose of hedgerows and woods with long slender stemswhich trail into other plants or form a dense mound. White flowers, 11/2-2ins across in July followed by dark red hips,which make excellent bird food. Shining green leaflets, which persist well into winter. Plant with other species foradded interest. Deciduous. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 6-8ft. Plant 18-24ins

TBCKOapart. SHRUB 10-12ft x 8ft.

ROSE, FRU DAGMAR HASTRUP (Rugosa). Excellent disease-free low growing deciduous hedge with lush darkgreen foliage. Very fragrant, single, pale rose-pink blooms from pointed buds from June to autumn, followed by aprofuse crop of rich crimson hips, useful for rose-hip jelly or excellent bird food in winter. HEDGE Trim in winter ifnecessary. For hedges 21/2-4ft. Plant 12-18ins apart. SHRUB 41/2ft x 31/2ft.

SMBCKOROSE, HANSA (Rugosa). Very fragrant, fully double, well-formed crimson-purple flowers throughout the summeron dense fast growing deciduous plants covered with small bristly thorns and wrinkled, leathery dark green leaves.Makes an extremely dense impenetrable hedge. Large red hips in autumn which are good for rose-hip syrup, orexcellent bird food in winter. HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-5ft.

MBCKOPlant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 4ft.

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Potentilla Fruticosa Privet, Wild Pyracantha, Orange Glow Quickthorn

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ROSE, ROSERAIE DE L’HAY (Rugosa). One of the finest rugosa roses for hedging with its dense habit andvigorous growth. It has tough, healthy, wrinkled, pea-green foliage and bears large cupped to flat, 41/2 inch wide,velvety, rich wine-purple double flowers which fill the air with a wonderful fragrance from June to autumn.Deciduous. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 5-6ft. Plant 12-18ins apart.

MBCKOSHRUB 7ft x 7ft.

ROSE, RUGOSA (Rosa rugosa). Excellent, dense, fast growing, deciduous hedge with masses of small bristlythorns, and large hips in autumn which are good for rose-hip syrup, or excellent as bird food. Makes a veryattractive impenetrable hedge.

MTBCKORugosa. Heavily scented large roses, usually deep pink, June to Sept. Orange-red hips early autumn.HEDGE Trim as necessary in winter. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.Rugosa Red (Rosa rugosa Rubra). Fragrant, large, wine-red flowers June to September followed by orange-redhips in early autumn. These plants are grown from seed and a slight variation in flower colour may occur. HEDGETrim in winter as necessary. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.Rugosa White (Rosa rugosa Alba). Heavily scented large white flowers June to September followed by orange-redhips early autumn. These plants are grown from seed and a slight variation in flower colour may occur. HEDGE Trimin winter as necessary. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 7ft x 4ft.

ROSE, SCOTCH or BURNET (Rosa spinosissima, R. pimpinellifolia). Dense, native, deciduous shrub with newstems crowded with prickles and clothed with small neat fern-like foliage. Small, single, sweetly perfumed white tocreamy-white flowers, with occasional colour variation, and darker yellow stamens are borne in profusion duringMay and June. In autumn the bushes are heavily laden with shiny maroon-black fruits, which make excellent birdfood. Thrives in any soil, even sandy soils. HEDGE Trim if necessary in winter. For hedges 2-3ft.

SBCKOPlant 2ft apart. SHRUB 3ft x 2-4ft.

ROSE, SWEET BRIAR (Rosa rubiginosa) (R. eglanteria). Very sweet smelling foliage, the fragrance beingparticularly strong in the rain. Cupped single flowers, 1 inch across, usually bright pink, in midsummer, followed byorange-scarlet hips in autumn. These make excellent bird food in winter. Makes a good, dense, fast growingdeciduous hedge. Native plant. HEDGE Trim in winter if necessary. For hedges 5-8ft.

MTBCKOPlant 12-24ins apart. SHRUB 8ft x 8ft.

ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis). Very aromatic, narrow grey-green leaves with white undersides. Pale blueflowers smother the old wood in late spring, then intermittently until autumn. Excellent informal low hedge in asunny position in well drained soil. A useful culinary herb. Frost hardy, but in cold areas grow against a south orwest facing wall. HEDGE Trim straggly shoots in April. For hedges 2-4ft.

SMEBCKOPlant 11/2-2ft apart. SHRUB 6ft x 5ft.

RUBUS COCKBURNIANUS (White-stemmed Bramble). Very strong growing, upright, thorny purple stemscovered with a white bloom which is outstanding in winter. Attractive fern-like foliage, pale green above, whitebeneath. Small rose-purple flowers followed by bloomy-black fruits. Makes an excellent thorny deciduous hedgewhich soon becomes impenetrable to intruders. HEDGE Trim in winter. For hedges 4-7ft. Plant 2ft apart.

MTBSHRUB 7-9ft x 5-6ft.

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SANTOLINA (S. chamaecyparissus, S. incana) (Cotton Lavender). Neat, compact, dwarf hedge with deeply toothed,silver, woolly aromatic leaves on white felted branches. It will be covered with bright lemon-yellow pompon flowers, 1/2

inch across, on long stems in mid to late summer. Cut off old flower heads and reduce long shoots in autumn. Sunnyposition, well drained soil which is not too rich. HEDGE Trim in summer. For hedges 12-18ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.SHRUB 2ft x 2ft.

DEBCOSERVICE TREE, WILD (Sorbus torminalis) (Chequers Tree). Attractive, rare, native, deciduous tree, with maple-likeleaves which turn from green to yellow then orange and finally purple-red in autumn. Showy rounded heads of smallcreamy-white flowers May to June followed by clusters of large speckled brown fruit which ripen in September andtaste of dates when over ripe. These used to be brewed into an alcoholic drink. TREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years,ultimate height 60ft.

BSNOWBERRY (Symphoricarpos albus laevigatus).◆ Strong growing deciduous shrub with dark green leaves. Idealfor game cover, poor soil and dark places. Can be used as a hedge for difficult shady areas. Clusters of small pink,bell-shaped, nectar rich flowers from July to September followed by masses of glistening 1/2 inch spherical whiteberries in autumn and winter. Any ordinary well drained soil. HEDGE Trim in summer. For hedges 5-7ft. Plant 2ftapart. SHRUB 7ft x 6ft.

MTBCKWSNOWBERRY, WHITE HEDGE (Symphoricarpos doorenbosii White Hedge).◆ Small pink flowers in 1 inch longclusters July to September followed by masses of large glistening white globose berries held well above the foliagethat persist until February. Excellent in shady sites. Non-invasive compact hedge. Deciduous. HEDGE Trim insummer. For hedges 4-5ft. Plant 18ins apart. SHRUB 5ft x 4ft.

MBCKOWSPINDLE (Euonymus europaeus).◆ Vigorous, native, green-stemmed, deciduous shrub or small tree withinconspicuous flowers in May. It is spectacular in autumn when the leaves turn brilliant red and masses of unusualfruits appear, these being bright pink with the four lobes opening to reveal bright orange-coated seeds. These areattractive to birds. Spindle should not be grown in a farm hedge where beet and beans may be grown, as it is ahost plant for beet and bean aphids. Any ordinary soil, sun or partial shade. SHRUB 8ft x 5ft.

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Rose, Hansa Rose, Roseraie De L’Hay Rose, Scotch or Burnet Rose, Sweet Briar

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SPRUCE, NORWAY (Picea abies) (Christmas Tree). Fast growing conifer with shining dark green needles. Thriveson many types of soils. It is particularly happy in soils with a moderate or high acid content, and prefers a highmoisture level. It cannot be recommended for really poor, shallow or dry soils. Will make an excellent hedge if wellclipped. HEDGE Trim in spring. For hedges 5-10ft. Plant 18-24ins apart.

MTEWCONIFER 50ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

SWEET BOX (Sarcococca hookeriana humilis) (Christmas Box). Dense shrub with narrow oblong, pointed, glossydark green leaves and tiny, highly fragrant, white-tinged-pink flowers borne in the leaf axils in late winter. When cutthese make excellent scented indoor decoration. Flowers are followed by spherical black fruits. Excellent in semi-shade and a rich soil but also tolerant of dry shade. HEDGE Trim as necessary. For hedges up to 2ft.

DEBOPlant 1ft apart. SHRUB 2ft x 2ft.

SYCAMORE (Acer pseudoplatanus). Fast growing, round-headed, deciduous tree with bright green leaves thatturn yellow in autumn. Tassels of green-yellow flowers appear with the leaves in spring, followed by winged fruits inautumn. Large green buds on greenish grey-pink stout shoots. Any well drained soil, wind and salt tolerant. TREE35ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

CWTHUJA PLICATA ATROVIRENS (Western Red Cedar). Fast growing conifer with cinnamon-red shredding bark andspreading branches. Bright glossy green leaves, slightly grey beneath, aromatic when crushed. Best on moist, notwaterlogged soil but will tolerate shallow chalk soil. On warm sunny days it will give off a wonderful strong, sweetscent. HEDGE Trim early August. For hedges 6ft and over. Plant 2ft apart. CONIFER 20ft x 5ft in 20 years, ultimateheight 100ft.

TEKVIBURNUM FRAGRANS (V. farreri). Dark green foliage is bronze when young and turns red-purple in autumn.Pendent, dense clusters of deliciously heavily scented white-tinged-pink tubular flowers November to March followedby bright red fruits. Flowers more heavily in mild weather. Deciduous.

MTBKOHEDGE Trim in April. For hedges 5-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 9ft x 12ft.

VIBURNUM TINUS. Dense, bushy plant with mid to dark green glossy leaves. Showy flat flower heads, 2 to 4 insacross, pink in bud, opening to white, appear from November to May followed by dark blue-black fruit. Excellentwinter flowering informal hedge which is shade tolerant. HEDGE Trim after flowering. For

MTEBCKOhedges 4-8ft. Plant 2ft apart. SHRUB 7-10ft x 6ft.

WALNUT (Juglans regia). Large, handsome, deciduous tree with young aromatic leaves coloured bronze turning tobright green. Greenish-yellow male and female flowers are borne separately on the same plant in late spring andthese are followed by walnuts on mature trees. Any fertile well drained soil. See page 23 for grafted varieties.

BTREE 20ft x 12ft in 20 years, ultimate height 100ft.

WAYFARING TREE (Viburnum lantana). Vigorous, upright, native, deciduous shrub, large, finely toothed, grey-green leaves, hairy underneath, which produce rich autumn colouring. Loose domes of small creamy-white flowersMay to June followed by attractive oblong fruits which change from red to black. Any soil but thrives in chalk andlimestone. SHRUB 10ft x 8ft.

TBKO

Sizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+offered £ £ £ £

Tr 1-11/2ft 1.39 0.89 0.78 0.69

Pg 4-6ins 3.65 3.39 3.12 2.71

Tr 4-5ft 2.25 1.75 1.62 1.41

Pg 1-11/2ft 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60

Pg 1-11/2ft 3.49 3.25 2.98 2.60

Pg 6-8ins 2.69 2.49 2.30 1.99

Tr 4-5ft 7.99 7.49 - -

Tr 16-24ins 1.49 0.99 0.90 0.77

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WHITEBEAM (Sorbus aria). Very tough, round-headed native deciduous tree with leaves bright green above anddowny white beneath. New shoots emerge covered with white wool which is quickly shed, then becoming brick redin the sun or grey-green in the shade. Flat bunches of white flowers May to June followed by dark red fruits inautumn which are loved by birds. Any ordinary well drained soil, sun or partial shade. Salt tolerant. TREE 20ft x 12ftin 20 years, ultimate height 50ft.

BCWILLOW, COYOTE (Salix exigua). Very beautiful, graceful, erect form with slender greyish-green branches clothedwith long, narrow, finely toothed, silky, silver leaves which quiver in the breeze. Small pale yellow catkins appearwith the leaves. Needs moisture to get established, then it will tolerate dry or wet conditions. Deciduous and thicketforming. TREE/SHRUB 13ft if pruned, 20ft if not.

WILLOW, GOLDEN (Salix alba vitellina). Young shoots bright yellow to orange, especially attractive if hard prunedevery second year. Grey-green leaves appear with catkins in May. Makes a good deciduous thicket, and thecoloured shoots are particularly attractive in winter. TREE 35ft x 20ft, 8ft x 8ft if pruned, ultimate height if not pruned60ft.

WILLOW, GOLDEN WEEPING (Salix sepulcralis chrysocoma). A fast growing spectacular dome-shapeddeciduous tree with narrow pale to mid-green leaves on yellow pendent stems. Yellow catkins in April. Ordinaryloamy soil or a damp position. TREE 20ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimate height 65ft.

WILLOW, OSIER (Salix viminalis) (Common Osier). Large native, deciduous shrub or small tree with young shootscovered with soft grey downy hairs. Catkins appear in spring before the long tapering leaves which are coveredunderneath with silky hairs. Pliant stems, known as withies, are used extensively in basketry. TREE 18ft x 15ft in 20years, ultimate height 30ft.

WILLOW, PUSSY (Salix caprea) (Goat Willow). Shrub-like, native, deciduous tree with greyish leaves and largeshowy golden male and silver female catkins in late March which appear before the leaves. Catkins are attractive tobees when few other flowers are out. Any soil but thrives in moist soils.

BTREE 18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.

Tr 2-3ft 2.69 2.19 1.98 1.75

Br 3-4ft 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19

Br 4-5ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84

Br 4-5ft 4.99 4.65 4.25 3.72

Br 3-4ft 1.49 0.99 0.90 0.77

Br 3-4ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84

Spindle Spruce, Norway Thuja Plicata Atrovirens Viburnum Tinus

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WILLOW, SCARLET (Salix alba vitellina Britzensis) (S. a. Chermesina). Young shoots brilliant orange-scarlet,especially attractive in winter if hard pruned every second year. Grey-green leaves appear with catkins in May.Makes a good thicket. Deciduous. TREE 30ft x 15ft, 8ft x 8ft if pruned, ultimate height if not pruned 60ft+.

WILLOW, WHITE (Salix alba). Fast growing, deciduous, native tree with narrow silver-backed leaves whichshimmer in the wind. Long yellow catkins in May. Excellent for maritime exposure. By waterside, its roots bind soiland help prevent erosion. Any moist soil and sunny position. TREE 25ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 55ft.

CYEW, ENGLISH (Taxus baccata).◆ Dense, dark, native plant with bright red fruits attractive to birds in winter.Shade tolerant. All varieties of Yew offered thrive in any soil, except waterlogged, and will thrive on chalk. Veryhardy. HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 12ins upwards. Plant 18ins apart. CONIFER 15ft x 15ft in 20 years,ultimate height 50ft.

DSMTEBKWYEW, GOLDEN (Taxus baccata Semperaurea).◆ A superb golden form of Yew with leaves unfolding to old goldthen maturing to a wonderful rusty yellow. The colour is more intense in full sunlight. A male form, so will not set anyberries. HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 1-4ft. Plant 1ft apart. CONIFER 9ft x 4ft in 20 years, ultimate height 12-15ft. DSEKW

YEW, HICKSII (Taxus media Hicksii).◆ An excellent dense form with columnar habit which makes a superb hedgeand grows faster than English Yew when young. More suitable for dwarf hedges than English Yew. Produces largebright red fruits at a young age if pollinated. We can offer YEW, HILLII (Taxus media Hillii),◆ a similar male form, andif a pollinator is required plant a minimum of 1 Hillii to 10 Hicksii. HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges 1-6ft. Plant 9-12ins apart. CONIFER 10ft x 3-4ft. DSMEBKW

YEW, IRISH (Taxus baccata Fastigiata).◆ A narrow female form of erect habit, which forms a dense, compact,broad column with a many pointed crown. The familiar Yew of many English churchyards. Its very dense habitmakes it particularly useful as a hedging plant, or as a splendid specimen plant. HEDGE Trim in autumn. For hedges1ft upwards. Plant 15ins apart. CONIFER 15ft x 10ft in 20 years. Ultimate height 30ft. DSMTEBCW

Sizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+offered £ £ £ £

Br 4-5ft 1.59 1.09 0.98 0.84

Br 3-4ft 1.49 0.99 0.90 0.77

Tr 8-12ins 2.25 1.75 1.62 1.41Tr 1-11/2ft 2.79 2.29 2.12 1.83Tr 16-24ins 3.35 2.95 2.72 2.36Pg 8-12ins 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Pg 6-8ins 3.75 3.49 3.22 2.79

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 8-12ins 2.99 2.79 2.58 2.23

Pg 8-12ins 4.49 4.19 3.86 3.35

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Hedge Length (feet) (Add multiple lengths together if required, e.g. 150ft = 100ft + 50ft)

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Berberis, Purple (Page 4) Box, Variegated (Page 4) Holly, Silver Variegated (Page 7) Privet, Golden (Page 10)

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Year 1: First summer after planting.

Year 3: Third winter after planting.

Year 2: Second summer after planting.

Year 5: Now over 6ft/1.8m tall.

HOW QUICKLY A NEW HEDGE GROWS

The question so many of our customers ask who wish to create a

hedge, especially if they are needing a screen, is ‘What are the

largest plants we can supply?’ Our answer to this is nearly

always, although we can supply large specimens of many of the

hedging plants, it is far better to start with young plants as the

best hedges are created by starting with small plants, then

pruning, feeding and watering them well.

These pictures show a typical example of the progress of a young

Hornbeam hedge and this shows how, by starting with the 2-3ft

plants, a really good thick hedge can be created within a few

years. To get a really good, thick hedge it is necessary to keep to

a good pruning regime. If you need advice on this do ask. Often if

larger plants are used these will not be so bushy at the base.

The trick is to prepare the site well, getting rid of all perennial

weeds, then use Rootgrow and Broadleaf when planting, water

well then feed with Empathy After Plant twice a year (see page

30). Also keep the base of the hedge weed free until the hedge is

fully established.

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MIXED NATIVE HEDGING

Mixed native hedges are a common sight in the British countryside and are partof our rich heritage. Many have been destroyed in recent years to enable largermachinery to be used on farms. This has meant a reduction in habitat for amultitude of wild creatures which are beneficial. Fortunately, some old hedgesare being restored and new ones planted, and even if you only have a relativelysmall garden a native hedge can look very attractive, especially if your gardenbacks onto open fields. A native hedge can be kept to a formal shape if clippedregularly, or it can be left to have a wilder look. However cared for, the fact that itis a mixture of plants gives it plenty of interest at different times of the year.Adding climbing honeysuckles to a mixed native hedge is very successful andadds wonderful perfume and flower in summer, and if an evergreen variety isused, some foliage in winter. It is best to wait until the hedge is established beforeplanting the honeysuckle.

SEEDLINGS. To ensure you have an attractive and easy to maintain hedge wewill select a mixture of native species normally found in established countryhedges. About half the mixture will be 2-3ft seedling Quickthorn and the balanceselected from 2-3ft seedling Blackthorn, Field Maple and Spindle and 16-24insDog Rose, Dogwood, Guelder Rose, Hazel and Sweet Briar Rose. Occasionally,we may substitute with 2-3ft Common Alder, Alder Buckthorn and 16-24insWayfaring Tree or other native hedging plants.

For every 10 yard length of hedge we recommend 25 plants (10 metres = 27plants), giving an average planting distance of 14ins between plants, but beguided by the planting distances listed for individual varieties. For a denser orstock-proof hedge we recommend a double row planted 20ins apart, 15insbetween rows, i.e. 36 plants for a 10 yard length (40 plants for a 10 metre length).

TRANSPLANTS. As ‘Seedlings’ above, except the mixture will be from thefollowing 2-3ft transplants: Quickthorn, Alder Buckthorn, Blackthorn, Dog Rose,Dogwood, Field Maple, Hazel, Spindle and Sweet Briar Rose. Occasionally wemay substitute with Common Alder, Sea Buckthorn, Wild Privet or other nativehedging plants.

Number of Plants Usual number Price per Plant(minimum order 10 plants) of varieties Seedlings Transplants

10-49 6 60p 90p50-249 6-7 44p 68p250-999 7-8 40p 62p1000+ 9 37p 57p

Cell Packs (price per pack) One Pack of 10 5+Packs 50+Packs(5 varieties per pack) £12.25 £11.45 £10.65

HORSE FRIENDLY HEDGING

We are frequently asked for a hedge suitable for equestrian use, so we have puttogether a collection of mainly native plants which, if grazed by horses, shouldcause no harm. The plants will need protecting from the horses until they are fullyestablished, as with any hedge. The hedge will give interest all year round andwill be beneficial to many species of wildlife. If pruned correctly, fed and kept wellwatered it will grow quite rapidly so it will soon offer protection from theelements. To give extra shade to the horses we would recommend planting andgrowing some trees in the hedge as well. The plants in the hedge will beapproximately 50% Quickthorn and the balance selected from Cherry Plum, DogRose, Dogwood, Field Maple, Guelder Rose, Hazel, Hornbeam and RoseHedging. A short hedge will have fewer species than a long one. Seedlings will be2-3ft Quickthorn, Field Maple, Cherry Plum, 16-24in Dogwood, Guelder Rose,Hazel and Rose and 1-11/2ft Hornbeam. Transplants will all be 2-3ft.

Number of Plants Usual number Price per Plant(minimum order 10 plants) of varieties Seedlings Transplants

10-49 6 60p 92p50-249 6-7 44p 70p250-999 7-8 40p 64p1000+ 9 37p 59p

A TAPESTRY HEDGE

A Tapestry Hedge is a hedge comprising of different shades of green withsplashes of colour interspersed between. It works really well where there isnothing but the hedge, as it makes the hedge colourful without losing itsformality. If used with a planted bed in front, the colourful tones in the hedge canbe carried down into the planting bed.

The basic green plants in the hedge will be Green Beech 2-3ft (page 3),Hornbeam 2-3ft (page 7) and Field Maple 2-3ft (page 8), which should beplanted in groups of at least 5. The hedge would be interspersed with 2 GoldenPrivet 2-3ft (page 10), 2 Purple Beech 2-3ft (page 3) and 1 Cotoneasterfranchetii 16-24ins (page 5). The first 20ft of hedge would therefore contain 5Green Beech, 2 Golden Privet, 5 Hornbeam, 2 Purple Beech, 5 Field Maple and1 Cotoneaster franchetii. For hedges 3ft upwards plant 1ft apart. We mayoccasionally substitute with equally suitable plants.

Minimum order of 20 plants to cover a distance of 20ft (7m).Number of Plants Price per Plant

20-49 £1.1550-249 99p250+ 93p

EDIBLE HEDGING

Traditionally countryfolk gathered ‘food for free’ from woods and hedgerows andthere are some fascinating recipes to be found for such fares as Hawthorn SuetRoll made using green hawthorn buds! More usual are sloes from blackthorn,nuts from hazel, rose-hips from roses. All the following varieties produce ediblefruits:- Amelanchier, Berberis, Blackthorn, Cornelian Cherry, Elder, Elaeagnusebbingei, Hazel, Japanese Quince, Myrobalan Plum, Quickthorn, Rugosa Rosesand Sea Buckthorn. Blackberries can be grown to ramble in existing hedges andraspberries can be planted in a new hedge where they will carry fruit if in a sunnyposition. Also most fruit trees can be planted in or alongside a hedge, as well aswild cherries and crab apples.

An edible hedge can be an informal mix of plants, in which case an interestingand informal hedge will be formed, or a single species such as Berberis darwiniican be planted and clipped to a formal shape. With all species you will attractwildlife. Single species are listed in the catalogue, or we can offer our ownspecial mixed edible hedge.

Mixed Edible Hedging. The basic hedge is 20 plants for a 30ft length (9m) andwill consist of 5 Rugosa Rose and 5 Blackthorn with the balance made up from2 Amelanchier, 2 Cornelian Cherry, 2 Hazel, 2 Myrobalan Plum and 2 Quickthorn,all 2-3ft transplants except Myrobalan Plum which will be 2-3ft seedlings. Thiswill be an attractive hedge with flower, fruit and some good autumn colouringand will be suitable for hedges 4-6ft high.

Minimum order of 20 plants to cover a distance of 30ft (9m).Number of Plants Price per Plant

20-49 95p50-249 80p250+ 75p

ALL SEASONS INTEREST HEDGES

We have made up two carefully selected collections of plants which will giveyou interest all the year round. Their growth habit is such that plantedtogether at 2ft (60cm) intervals and trimmed as a hedge they will develop intoa dense screen 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) high, making it eye-catching all year round.They could be used as a hedge or a background for a f lower bed.Alternatively, if planted further apart and allowed to grow to their full size, theywould make an attractive mixed shrubbery. Some of the ornamental shrubslisted on our web site would make interesting additions to these collections.

ALL SEASONS HEDGE - SOFT HUES

A wonderful selection of deciduous plants which give interest with flowers orfoliage all year. In late winter into spring, the first flowers to open will be on theWinter Honeysuckle (on our web site) with its 3/4 inch long, scented, creamy-white flowers. Then will follow the snowy-white flowers and attractive spring leafcolouring of the Amelanchier (page 3), followed by the very many clusters ofpale-pink flowers of Myrobalan Plum (page 9).

In the summer the air will be filled with the delicious fragrance of the MockOrange (see page 9, Philadelphus). In the autumn, the leaves of the Amelanchierwill give hues of red, orange and yellow, then all will fall to let the dainty white-tinged-pink heavily scented flowers of the Viburnum fragrans (page 12) showtheir beauty throughout the winter days.

Soft Hues Collection (5 plants to cover approx. 10ft/3.5m) £9.99 each5 or more Collections £8.99 each

ALL SEASONS HEDGE - EVERGREEN AND EVER-INTERESTING

Many evergreen hedges, especially some conifers, have little seasonal change,but this collection gives contrasts and interest throughout the year.

In May the Berberis darwinii (page 3) will burst into blossom with its rich orangeflowers, closely followed by the large bunches of white flowers on theCotoneaster franchetii (page 5) which are particularly attractive to bees. Thenin June the Pyracantha Orange Glow (page 10) will produce many clusters ofwhite flowers which contrast well against the shiny dark green leaves.

All the year the Photinia fraseri Red Robin (page 9) will enliven the hedge with itssplashes of red on the new foliage, the colour being particularly vibrant with thenew growth in spring. Come autumn, bunches of bright orange berries will befound on the Pyracantha, red berries on the Cotoneaster and blue-black barberrieson the Berberis. The barberries you can eat or leave for food for wildlife; andeventually all the other berries will provide more food for birds. During the wintermonths Viburnum tinus (page 12) will be displaying its flat heads of white flowerswhich have opened from pink buds.

Evergreen Collection (5 plants to cover approx. 10ft/3.5m) £12.95 each5 or more Collections £11.95 each

Occasionally, when stocks of a variety run out, we will substitute with a similarvariety to keep the collection equally attractive. At the end of the season, we maysubstitute a smaller pot grown plant for some of the bare rooted items.

HEDGING & SHRUB COLLECTIONS 14

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BLOODGOOD. A bushy, upright small tree with strong structure, refined beautyand of great ornamental value. Deep purple-red palmate leaves with 5 to 7slender pointed lobes and serrated edges which hold their colour well allsummer and turn a stunning bright red in autumn. Considered by many to be thebest purple leaved, reasonably vigorous acer. Prefers to be in partial shade, butwill tolerate full sun if sheltered from the wind. Height 7-12ft, spread 7-12ft.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

DISSECTUM. A beautiful mound-forming variety, with arching shoots whichmake a delicate specimen in the ground or an attractive container shrub. Veryfinely cut leaves with 7 to 11 deeply incised lobes which are green in spring andsummer turning beautiful gold in autumn. Excellent in woodland gardens orshady places in a garden, but not in full sun. Height up to 3ft, spread to 5ft.Pot grown 8-12ins. £8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

DISSECTUM GARNET. A stunning mound-forming small tree with archingbranches which are clothed with feathery, large, deeply and finely cut garnet-redleaves on purple stems in spring and summer turning to bright orange inautumn. It will make a perfect focal point in a garden in the ground or in a largecontainer. Leaf colour is best in partial shade. Height to 3ft, spread to 5ft.Pot grown 8-12ins grafted. £8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Pot grown 2-3ft £19.99. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

DISSECTUM ORANGEOLA. Small, mound-forming weeping tree with archingbranches covered with blazing orange-red leaves in spring, turning dark green tobronze-red in summer, then deep firey-orange in autumn. Rounded, deeplylobed leaves with lobes tapering to thread-like thiness at the base of the leaf.Fast growing but as it is very pendulous it takes a while to reach its final height.Height 5-6ft, spread 4-6ft.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

Orangeola

Trompenburg

Garnet

Bloodgood

Example of 2-3ft size plant.

Dissectum

JAPANESE MAPLES(Acer palmatum). Very ornamental, slow growing, small deciduous trees or smallto medium size bushes which need a sheltered position protected from coldwinds, especially from the east. They make perfect specimens for virtually anygarden, are generally pest free, disease resistant and heat and humidity tolerant,and as their beauty increases with age, to plant one or more is a worthwhilelifetime investment. To prevent leaf scorch to their filigree leaves plant in a positionout of the early morning sun. Acers prefer a rich soil which is acidic to neutral,moist but free draining. If planting in a container an ericaceous compost or JohnInnes No. 3 is best used. Tiny purple-red flowers are produced in spring, thesebeing followed by red winged fruits in late summer.

For more varieties see our web site, www.buckingham-nurseries.co.uk.

Buy any two or more 2-3ft Acers, any variety, only £17.50 each.

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DISSECTUM ELLEN. A wonderful architectual variety with a low, mounding,wide, spreading form. Very distinctive, uniquely shaped, deeply dissected,extremely lacy leaves which unfurl to fresh green, turning to a stunning clearyellow in autumn. An excellent plant for container planting, drooping over a wallor in the ground, due to its very graceful form which despite its delicateappearance is surprisingly sturdy. Height 3-4ft, spread 4-6ft.Pot grown 2-3ft £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

DISSECTUM EMERALD LACE (Seiryu). Red tinted shoots onto which fine lightgreen leaves unfold in spring turning to emerald green with occasional delicatered edges in summer, then turning to an amazing deep purple-red burgundy withtints of orange in autumn. Beautiful specimen plant with a softly rounded crown,either in the ground or in a container. Heat and sun tolerant and more resistant toleaf burn than some acers. Height 2-21/2ft, spread 3ft.Pot grown 8-12ins, grafted. £9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more acers.Pot grown 2-3ft £19.99. Special offer above for 2 or more.

DISSECTUM EMMA. A relatively new introduction by Firm Esveld of theNetherlands with very large, deeply cut leaves which emerge in spring withbronze-orange tones, tuning red in summer. Colour holds well in the sun, butturning variegated green and red in shade. In autumn leaves turn to orange.Grows unusually tall for a cut leaf variety. Height 5-10ft, spread 6ft.Pot grown 2-3ft £19.99. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

DISSECTUM FIRECRACKER.❉ Recently introduced, spectactular variety withdeeply dissected, deep purple leaves on red stems, the leaves turning fabulous,firey-red in the autumn. The foliage is very dense on this mound forming varietywith an upright, but spreading habit. Sun tolerant. Height 5-6ft, spread 6-7ft.Pot grown 2-3ft £19.99. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

Emerald Lace Firecracker Shaina Pung-KilEmma

ORANGE DREAM. Beautiful form, lobed leaves unfurl gold with pink edgescontrasting with colourful bright green bark. Leaves yellow-green in summer thenturning a stunning orange-gold in autumn. Slow growing so suitable for smallgardens. Plant in semi-shade with no mid-day sun. Upright, compact and bushy.Height 5-6ft, spread 4-5ft.Pot grown 12-18ins, grafted. £8.99 each, £8.45 each for 5 or more.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

PUNG-KIL. This unattractive name translates to ‘A look of wind’, describing thehabit of the leaves gracefully flowing in the wind. A slow growing, bushy, smallred-stemmed tree which slowly spreads with age. The long, narrow, strap-likeleaves which are deeply divided, emerge light red in spring, changing to darkpurple-red in summer, then finally to electric-red in autumn. Best colour is whenin partial shade, but is tolerant of full sun. Height 4-5ft, spread 4ft.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

SHAINA. This distinctive form was originally discovered as a witch’s broommutation on Bloodgood. Upright habit, but densly clothed to the base, making awall of rich red, so planted closely together could form an outstanding barrier.The five lobed, claw-like leaves with serrated edges, are a fantastic bright red inspring, turning brilliant burgundy wine red in summer, then bright crimson inautumn. Prefers partial shade, but will tolerate full sun. Height 4-5ft, spread 3-4ft.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

TROMPENBURG. Bushy, strong growing, upright bushy tree with deeplyserrated, narrow fingered, claw-like, palmate 7 to 9 lobed distinctive leaves withrecurved margins, red-purple in spring, greener in summer then orange-red inautumn. Sheltered, partially shaded position. Height 12ft, spread 9ft.Pot grown 2-3ft. £19.99 each. Special offer above for 2 or more acers.

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ORNAMENTAL TREESOther ornamental trees such as Amelanchier, Bird Cherry, Golden Weeping Willow, Mountain Ash, and Purple Beech can be found in the Hedging, Trees, Shrubs andConifers section of the catalogue. Twelve stunning varieties of Japanese Maples can be found on page 15. Also it is worth considering a fruit tree as an ornamental tree asmost are very beautiful in spring because of the quantity of blossom and in autumn due to the colourful fruits they bear, so if you are restricted to one or two trees, byplanting a fruit tree you will get not only the beautiful spring blossom, but tasty edible fruits! Generally all trees are bare root unless otherwise stated. As they are young somewill not be bushy, but with correct planting and pruning they will quickly become sturdy plants.

AMELANCHIER OBELISK (Amelanchier alnifolia Obelisk)(June Berry). Veryornamental deciduous, small, narrow tree with erect branches and upright habitsuitable for small gardens. Foliage rounded or oblong opening coppery-redturning soft green in summer, richly coloured red and orange in autumn.Smothered with white flowers on upright racemes in May and followed bypurple-maroon fruits in summer, loved by birds.Supplied 1-11/2ft Height 15ft x 4ft.£10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

AMELANCHIER GRANDIFLORA ROBIN HILL (June Berry). An outstandinglybeautiful variety with a dense upright habit. Abundant flowers, pink in bud,opening pale pink then turning white, appear in clusters in the spring before theleaves are fully formed. Incredibly rich autumn colouring. In summer the smallpear-shaped purple-maroon fruits are very attractive to birds. Supplied at 1-2fthigh. Height 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft. £6.99 each, £6.59 each for 5 or more.

BIRCH, ERMANII (Betula ermanii). An outstanding, very hardy, conical shapedtree with white peeling bark, tinged with a glint of pale pink and cream which isalmost luminescent in winter light. Long, gold-tipped catkins are very attractive inlate spring. Pale green leaves which turn bright yellow in autumn. Magnificent ifthree are planted closely together, giving the appearance of a multi-stemmedtree. Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high, 20ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft or more.Pot grown/ball-rooted £12.95, £12.10 each for 5 or more.

BIRCH, HIMALAYAN (Betula utilis jacquemontii Doorenbos). A remarkable treein winter when the peeling, paper-thin, dazzling white bark is outstandinglybeautiful. Upright habit with mid-green leaves which turn golden-yellow inautumn. Yellow-brown catkins in spring. Magnificent if three are planted closelytogether, to give the appearance of a multi-stemmed tree. Supplied at 31/2-41/2fthigh. 25ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft. Pot grown/ball-rooted.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, AUTUMN FLOWERING (Prunus subhirtella Autumnalis Rosea). Thedark pink buds open to semi-double pale pink flowers on bare branches in mildspells from November to March giving a breath of spring during the weary winterdays. Ideal for cut flowers. Small, bitter fruits, which are loved by birds, aresometimes formed. In autumn the leaves often turn rich red and bronze.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.£13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, MOUNT FUJI (Prunus Shirotae). Exceptionally beautiful small butvigorous deciduous tree with horizontal spreading branches often drooping tothe ground. Very large, fragrant, single, cup-shaped or semi-double snow-whiteflowers in long swaying clusters in spring. The long, fringed leaves, up to 5inches, open pale green, mature to green then turn orange-red in autumn.Supplied at 4-5ft. 18ft x 30ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, ROYAL BURGUNDY (Prunus Royal Burgundy). This variety is similarto Kanzan, but, unusual for cherries, it has very attractive deep purple leaveswhich tone beautifully with the large clusters of deep pink double flowers whichappear in the spring. Good autumn colouring and also beautiful coppery-redglossy peeling bark which is particularly effective in the winter months.Excellent, unusual small tree. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 15ft x 12ft in 20 years,ultimate height 20ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SARGENT’S (Prunus sargentii). Undoubtedly the finest of all cherriesfor autumn colour. Every year, whatever the weather, from mid to late Septemberthe leaves, which unfolded bronze-red in spring changing to green in summer,turn to rich orange and crimson. In spring the branches are covered with singlebright pink flowers and these are complemented by the colourful young foliage.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 20ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SHIROFUGEN (Prunus Shirofugen). In May, this tree is a breathtakingsight when its clusters of long lasting flowers appear, pink in bud, opening todouble white, fading to purple-pink, each 2 inches across. Young foliage openscoppery-red, turning to green in summer with orange-red hues in autumn.Deciduous, strong growing, with a spreading habit with a flattened spreadingcrown. Plant in full sun. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimateheight 30ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, SPIRE (Prunus Spire). One of the best small deciduous trees raisedlast century. From early to mid-spring the tree becomes a cloud of soft pinkwhen covered with a profusion of clusters of bowl-shaped flowers. Young leavesopen bronze, and in autumn turn brilliant orange-red. Excellent for small gardens,columnar in habit when young, developing to conical when mature. Supplied at4-5ft high. 20ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimate height 30ft. £14.95 each, £13.90 each for 5 or more.

Birch, Himalayan Cherry, Kanzan Crab Apple, John Downie

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Cherry, Autumn Flowering

CHERRY, DOUBLE WHITE (Prunus avium Plena). Outstanding, fast growing,deciduous tree with branches smothered with amazing, large, double, long-lasting pure white pendulous clusters of flowers April or May which are verybeautiful especially when they can be viewed from below. Bark reddish-brownand the large foliage turns shades of orange and red in autumn. Plant in full sunin moderately fertile, well drained soil. Supplied at 4-5ft. 30ft x 20ft in 20 years,ultimate height 45ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, FLAG POLE (Prunus Amanogawa). A narrow, upright, deciduous treeideal to give height but not width in restricted spaces. Young leaves are bronze-green, turning green in summer. The large semi-double, soft pink flowers, whichare slightly fragrant, are borne in dense clusters in late April and May. When inflower this tree is a spectacular pillar of blossom as it is one of the mostfloriferous of Japanese cherries. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 6ft in 20 years,ultimate height 25ft. £10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, GREAT WHITE (Prunus Taihaku). In April, this tree is smothered withmasses of clusters of huge, dazzling white, single, bowl-shaped flowers 2-21/2insacross which contrast beautifully with the young coppery foliage. This turns todark green in summer. Considered to be the best white cherry. Robust andvigorous habit. Deciduous. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 25ft x 15ft in 20 years,ultimate height 30ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, KANZAN (Prunus Kanzan). Popular, vigorous, upright deciduous treewith stiff ascending branches covered with young coppery-red leaves in spring,turning green in summer. These colour beautifully in the autumn. Masses ofclusters of purple-pink, fully double flowers, 11/2-2ins across, appear before theleaves during the latter half of April. Supplied at 5-6ft high. 25ft x 18ft in 20years, ultimate height 30ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CHERRY, TIBETAN (Prunus serrula). Round-headed deciduous tree withmagnificent bark which is shining copper-brown with peeling circles. Pendulousmid-green leaves contrast well against the coppery bark. The outstanding barkmakes this tree spectacular all year round. In spring, the tree bears bowl-shapedwhite flowers 1 inch across. Supplied at 21/2-31/2ft high. 20ft x 20ft in 20 years,ultimate height 30ft. £10.95 each, £10.25 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, GOLDEN HORNET (Malus zumi calocarpa Golden Hornet).Strong growing, deciduous tree with an erect open habit. 3/4 inch single whiteflowers in May, followed by masses of bright yellow crab apples. Theseusually persist well after the leaves have fallen, making a splendid show. Fruitexcellent for jelly or wine making. Self-fertile and a good pollinator for fruitingapples. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft.£11.95 each, £11.20 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, JAPANESE (Malus floribunda). An easily grown, small deciduoustree, remarkably beautiful when in flower, the profusion of crimson flower budsopening to white or pale blush 1 inch wide flowers in April or May. These arefollowed in autumn by small red and yellow crab apples. It is self-fertile. Attractivearching branches. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 12ft x 10ft in 20 years, ultimate heightup to 30ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, JELLY KING (Malus Jelly King).❉ Excellent variety for crab applejelly as its orange/pink apples produce an attractive jelly of the same colour. Aprofusion of fragrant white flowers in spring over a long period followed bymasses of colourful apples which persist well into winter as the birds tend not toeat them. Plenty to pick leaving a wonderful display on the tree. Upright habit.Relatively new introduction from New Zealand. Supplied 4-5ft high. 13ft x 10ft in20 years, ultimate height the same. £15.95 each, £14.85 each for 5 or more.

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CRAB APPLE, JOHN DOWNIE (Malus John Downie). Erect deciduous treebecoming wide spreading with age. Masses of 1-11/2 inch, pink-budded single whiteflowers in May followed by large conical yellow, flushed red crab apples, making thetree really colourful in autumn, especially as foliage turns yellow and orange. Thefruit is excellent for jelly and wine making. Self-fertile and a good pollinator forfruiting apples due to its long flowering period. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 15ftin 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft. £11.95 each, £11.20 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, ROSEHIP (Malus Rosehip). Recently introduced, excellent, small,deciduous crab ideal for small gardens. In spring the pink flower buds open to anabundance of white flowers, which stand out against the glossy darkish greenfoliage. In autumn the tree will be laden with round, bright red crab apples with verypronounced calyces which make them look like rosehips. If left on the tree these arevery colourful, or they are good for jelly making. Supplied at 4-5ft high, ultimateheight 15-18ft. £15.95 each, £14.85 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, ROYALTY (Malus Royalty). A beautiful small deciduousspreading tree with glistening rich purple foliage which retains its superb colourand turns red before leaf drop in the autumn. Large deep pink flowers in springfollowed by exceptionally bright red-purple fruits in autumn. Self-fertile. Suppliedat 4-5ft high,18ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25-30ft. £12.95 each, £12.10 each for 5 or more.

CRAB APPLE, RUDOLPH (Malus Rudolph). Small, upright deciduous tree withoutstanding leaf colouration, bronze-red when young turning to dark bronze-green,then purple-gold in autumn. Very deep rose-red flower buds opening to rose-redflowers nearly 2 inches across. Orange-yellow apples persist well into the winter.Excellent garden tree due to its upright habit. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 12ft in20 years, ultimate height 20-25ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

EUCALYPTUS GUNNII (Cider Gum Tree). Fast growing evergreen with silver-blue very striking rounded juvenile leaves, changing to lance-shaped, 2-3 incheslong and rich green when mature. Attractive whitish-green bark which shedsannually revealing yellow to grey-green new bark. Aromatic in hot sun. Smallwhite flowers in midsummer but only in hot summers. Can be grown as acoppiced shrub for its outstanding juvenile foliage, or as a tree. Supplied potgrown at 1-11/2ft. 45ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 80ft.£3.99 each, £3.75 each for 5 or more.

GOLDEN ELM (Ulmus hollandica Dampieri Aurea) (U. hollandica Wredei). Thedense, crinkled foliage is suffused with yellow and appears to ascend the tree inwhorls, creating an amazing, tight, upright column of brilliant rich gold, especiallyspectacular in the autumn. Excellent, easy to grow, specimen deciduous tree fora restricted space. Colour is best in a sunny position. Shows good resistance toDutch Elm Disease. Supplied at 31/2-41/2ft high. 9ft x 3ft in 20 years, ultimateheight 12ft. £9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

MAPLE, PRINCETON GOLD (Acer platanoides Princeton Gold) (Prigo).❉ Fastgrowing, round-headed, deciduous tree with large, lobed leaves which glow golden-yellow when they open in spring. These change to bright golden-green in summerthen take on orange hues in autumn. Excellent for injecting colour to the garden.Hardy and does not scorch in the sun. Good for screening. Supplied at 4-5ft high.35ft x 30ft in 20 years, ultimately 40ft. £15.95 each, £14.85 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, CHINESE (Sorbus vilmorinii). Elegant, small, deciduous treewith graceful arching branches. Fern-like leaves, glossy dark-green above, grey-green beneath, turn orange to bronze-red in autumn. White flowers in springthen pendulous clusters of fruits ripening to rose-red in September, changing topink then white-flushed-pink. Prefers acid to neutral soil. Supplied at 5-6ft high.8-12ft x 5-8ft in 20 years, ultimately 30ft. £15.95 each, £14.85 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, EDULIS (Sorbus aucuparia edulis). Extremely hardy stronggrowing deciduous tree. Large fern-like leaves with superb autumn colours. Inspring, large, flat clusters of creamy-white flowers followed in autumn bybunches of large, sweet, edible, deep orange-red fruits, delicious in jelly, or if leftare good food for birds. Prefers acid to neutral soil. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x10ft in 20 years, ultimate height 40ft. £13.95 each, £12.95each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, JOSEPH ROCK (Sorbus Joseph Rock). Erect, compact treewith flat bunches of creamy-white flowers in spring. Compound leaves turnbeautiful shades of red, orange and yellow in autumn forming a perfect back-clothto the clusters of globular fruits. These turn creamy-white to deep amber-yellowremaining well into winter. Deciduous. Prefers acid to neutral soil. Supplied at 4-5fthigh. 20ft x 8ft in 20 years, ultimately 25ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

MOUNTAIN ASH, PINK PAGODA (Sorbus hupehensis Pink Pagoda). Abeautiful small but vigorous, graceful, deciduous tree with fine grey-green leaveswhich give glorious autumn colours. Drooping clusters of small white flowers inspring followed in autumn by persistent pink berries which fade to white by midwinter. Prefers acid to neutral soil. Excellent for small garden. Supplied at 4-5fthigh. 15ft x 15ft in 20 years, ultimately 20ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

PEAR, CHANTICLEER (Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer). Vigorous, dense, uprightdeciduous tree, excellent specimen tree for a small garden. Masses of sprays ofbrilliant white flowers in spring loved by bees. These are followed by spherical,brown, inedible fruits. The green leaves turn shades of orange and red in autumnand are often retained well into the winter. Supplied at 4-5ft. 15ft x 6ft in 20years, ultimate height 20ft. £14.95 each, £13.90 each for 5 or more.

PLUM, PURPLE-LEAFED (Prunus cerasifera Nigra). Very ornamental round-headed, bushy, deciduous tree, blackish-purple stems, young leaves red, turningdeep purple. Masses of single, pink flowers in spring, often before the foliage,sometimes followed by edible, plum-like fruits. Sunny position. Supplied at 4-5fthigh. 25ft x 25ft in 20 years, ultimately 30ft. £9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

Golden Elm Mountain Ash, Pink Pagoda Thorn, Double Scarlet

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Laburnum Watereri Vossii

HORNBEAM, FASTIGIATE (Carpinus betulus Fastigiata). A densely conical formof common Hornbeam which is excellent planted as a specimen tree or wherespace is limited. Very narrow when young but broadening slightly with age.Green deeply veined leaves turn to yellow in autumn. If planted 3ft apart it willmake a good tall screen with a minimal maintenance of pruning. Deciduous.Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 9ft in 20 years, ultimate height 60ft.£9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

LABURNUM WATERERI VOSSII (Golden Chain or Golden Rain Tree).◆ Small,flowering, deciduous tree of great beauty in flower. Masses of long, pendulous,lightly scented clusters of pea-like yellow flowers up to 12 inches long smother thetree in late spring. Plant as a free standing tree, train to cover an archway, to form aflowering tunnel or use as a wall climber even for north or east walls. Supplied at 5-6ft. 23ft x 16ft in 20 years and maturity. £11.95 each, £11.20 each for 5 or more.

LIQUIDAMBAR (L. styraciflua) (Sweet Gum). Excellent, deciduous, fast growingtree with large maple-like leaves, mid-green in spring and summer, turningglorious orange, red and purple in autumn. Young shoots often have corky wingsand bark is grey-brown with knobbly, scaly ridges. Prefers neutral to acid soil, butlime tolerant in good deep soil. Supplied pot grown 2-3ft. Height 20ft x 10ft in 20years, ultimate height 80ft x 40ft. £7.99 each, £7.49 each for 5 or more.

MAPLE CRIMSON KING (Acer platanoides Crimson King). A large handsome,vigorous, spreading deciduous tree with conspicuous clusters of red-tinged-yellow flowers on bare stems in April. These are followed by outstanding deeply-lobed leaves which open bright red turning to rich dark crimson. In autumn thesechange to shades of red, brown and orange. Due to large, dense foliage this treeis excellent for screening purposes. Supplied at 5-6ft high. 25ft x 15ft in 20years, ultimate height 40ft or more. £12.95 each, £12.10 each for 5 or more.

THORN, COCKSPUR (False) (Crataegus persimilis Prunifolia Splendens).Reliable, popular, small deciduous tree attractive in leaf, flower and fruit, withunusual long thorns. Wide spreading habit, large glossy dark green leaves turnbrilliant scarlet and red in autumn. Clusters of white flowers in spring followed byred fruits which last well into the New Year. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 15ft x 15-20ftin 20 years, ultimate height 25ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

THORN, CRIMSON CLOUD (Crataegus laevigata Crimson Cloud). Tough,dependable, easy to grow deciduous tree with dense, rounded habit and darkgreen foliage. In May fragrant, round clusters of blossom, rich red with prominentwhite eyes, are good for pollinating insects. In autumn shiny red haws in bunchescan be seen all over the tree and these persist after the leaves have fallen. Theyare good food for birds, especially finches and tits. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 15ft x15ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft. £11.95 each, £11.20 each for 5 or more.

THORN, DOUBLE (May or Hawthorn). Hardy, dense, round-headed deciduoustree, thorny branches, shiny, deeply-lobed leaves. Branches are smothered withclusters of double flowers early May then bright red fruits in autumn, providing foodfor wildlife. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 18ft in 20 years, ultimate height 25ft.DOUBLE PINK (Crataegus laevigata Rosea Flore Pleno). Double pink flowers.£13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more. DOUBLE SCARLET (Crataegus laevigataPaul’s Scarlet) Double bright red flowers. £9.99 each, £9.45 each for 5 or more.

WHITEBEAM, LUTESCENS (Sorbus aria Lutescens). Very striking deciduoustree in early spring when its creamy-white leaves appear from tulip-like buds onpurple shoots. In summer, the leaves turn grey-green. Clusters of white flowersappear early summer followed by grey, woolly berries which ripen to orange-redin autumn. Plant in full sun or partial shade. Supplied at 4-5ft high. 20ft x 15ft in20 years, ultimate height 40ft. £13.95 each, £12.95 each for 5 or more.

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FEEDING FRUIT TREES AND SOFT FRUITFeeding fruit trees and fruit bushes promotes healthy and productive growth, giving the plant all the nutrients it requires to produce the best possible crop. The threemain elements required for plant growth are nitrogen (N) to encourage good growth, phosphorus (P) for root growth and potassium (K) for fruit and flowers. The keyto good feeding is all about timing. Let’s start with planting. After soil improvement using organic material, garden compost or well-rotted manure, add Bonemeal(page 23) and incorporate this around the roots. Bonemeal promotes and encourages a strong root system, essential for establishing your new plants.

Every spring in March to early April, give your fruit either Vitax Q4 (page 23) or, if you garden organically, Blood, Fish & Bone (page 23), to help stimulate growth afterwinter dormancy. Sprinkle the fertiliser over the tree's rooting area - that is the area just under and beyond the branch canopy. The next two key months to feed areMay and July. You should apply Sulphate of Potash (page 23), a granular feed, around the base of the tree or bush to ensure the plant has sufficient potassium levelsto help support the flowers and fruit which are developing. A shortage of this nutrient can cause poor fruit development as well as impact on the overall quality of thefruit. In July you should apply Sulphate of Potash again. However, this is to aid and help develop the embryonic flowers to form on the stems of the bushes and trees.Failure to provide potassium at this stage often results in poor flower production in the following spring. Although Sulphate of Potash is widely available, you can alsoapply potassium as a liquid feed too. Any tomato based fertilisers such as Tomorite or Neudorff Organic Tomato Feed (page 23) will also give equally good results,and it can be easily applied in a watering can around the plant.

Do remember whenever you are feeding, both with a granular feed or water soluble fertiliser the soil around the tree or plant needs to be adequately moist, so watch theweather and feed when rain is forecast if you can, or in dry spells water the area immediately around the plant thoroughly with a hose-pipe before and after feeding. If anyof your plants lack leafy growth through the growing season then a one-off application of a high nitrogen feed may be beneficial. Poultry pellets are often recommended.However, you need to use these sparingly and only in the early part of the growing season. Feeding is by far is your best control to encourage vigour, health andproductivity of your plants and keeping them well fed means less disease, reduced stress-related cultural problems, stronger plants and much tastier produce.

FRUIT - FRUIT TREES AND SOFT FRUIT FRUIT IS SUPPLIED BARE ROOT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

MAIDEN TREES These are young trees suitable for growing into bush, half standard and fan-trained trees, and in the case of apples and pears also cordon,pyramid, espalier, spindlebush or other trained forms.FAMILY TREES Family trees have three different, compatible varieties grafted onto one tree, and are therefore ideal for a small garden where space is at apremium. They are available for apples and pears. For details please telephone, 01280 822133, or refer to our website, www.hedging.co.uk.FAN AND ESPALIER TREES For best results we recommend buying maidens and training them or in the case of quinces, young trees can be bought and trained.Ready trained trees are available for collection or local delivery from the Garden Centre.ROOTSTOCKS Except for those items supplied on their own roots (figs, hazel nuts, mulberries, most walnuts and all the soft fruit), our trees are supplied on rootstocksbest suited to the form and variety of tree offered and able to thrive in a wide range of soils and conditions. The stock supplied will be marked on the label and willnormally be as indicated below, but very occasionally a substitute stock of a similar nature may be supplied.BUSH AND HALF STANDARD Many varieties of apples, cherries, pears, plums, gages and damsons are available as bush trees. These are available from theGarden Centre or for mail order customers. Please telephone, 01280 822133, or visit our website, www.hedging.co.uk for more details. Some varieties of fruit arealso available as half standard, fan trained and espalier for collection or local delivery only.SOFT FRUIT CERTIFIED VIRUS-FREE STOCK WHERE APPLICABLE, OTHER FRUIT MINISTRY INSPECTED. MONTHS DENOTE THE SEASON OF USE.

MAIDEN APPLES (including Old English and Cider Apples) For Crab Apples see pages 16 and 17.POLLINATION All apples fruit better with a pollinator, but those that are reasonably self-fertile are marked ‘x’. To select a pollinator, choose a variety of apple with thesame, preceding or following number. Thus, a variety marked 2 can be pollinated by a different variety of apple marked 1, 2 or 3, with the exception of those marked‘T’ which provide little pollen and should not be used as pollinators. These varieties particularly need suitable pollinators. Due to their long flowering period, crabapples, listed on pages 16 and 17, are also good pollinators. ROOTSTOCK Mostly on MM106, occasionally on M26, semi-dwarfing stocks. PLANTING DISTANCE The approximate distances for apples are – cordon 21/2-3ft, bush 12-15ft, half standard 15-20ft, full standard 25-30ft, espalier 12-15ft.SYMBOLS 'T' Triploid, see 'Pollination' above. 'x' Reasonably self-fertile. ‘❣’ Old English Variety. ‘❉' registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights.PRICES All varieties £14.95. Buy 3 or more apples or pears, your choice, £13.45 each. See web site or telephone for details of bush and half standard trees.

COOKING AND CIDER APPLESArthur Turner.❣ Raised in the early twentieth century in South Buckinghamshire and in 1945 became the only culinary apple tree to receive

an Award of Garden Merit for its blossom. Large greenish-yellow flushed orange-brown fruits. Excellent baking apple which cooks to a well-flavoured yellow purée which needs little sugar adding. Good for pies, sauce or baking. Heavy cropper. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost.This plant is reasonably self-fertile but will fruit better with a pollinator. Aug.-Oct. 2x ✓

Bramley’s Seedling.❣ The original tree was grown from a pip in early 1800s in Nottingham by Mary Ann Brailsford, then was propagated inthe 1850s. By then the property where the tree grew was owned by the local butcher, Mr. Bramley who insisted that the tree bear his name.It should be Brailford's Seedling! Abundant apples with firm, acidic, pale yellow flesh, excellent cooker. Green with red stripes. Very vigorous. Nov.-Mar. 2T

Bramley’s Seedling Clone 20.❣ Very heavy cropping but 20% less vigorous than the original strong growing tree so better for small gardens. Nov.-Mar. 2THowgate Wonder. Raised on the Isle of Wight in 1915-16. Heavy cropping, large to extremely large yellow-green flushed red first-class cooking

apple, with fine juicy creamy-white flesh which breaks down well when cooked. Growth vigorous, producing spurs freely. Suitable for colder areas and in the north of the UK and is more resistant to frost. Good for juicing. Oct.-Jan. 3 ✓

Tom Putt (Cider).❣ West country variety raised in Dorset or Devon in the 1700s. Dual purpose - can be used for cooking, cider or foradding sharpness to cider blends. It is also liked by some as a small eating apple. Bright red flush with stripes; flesh firm, quite sharp,but sweet when cooked. Vigorous, spreading growth producing spurs freely. Good, regular cropper. Very disease resistant. Sept.-Nov. 3

Dabinette, Dunkerton Late Sweet, Herefordshire Redstreak, or Kingston Black. All these popular cider apple varieties are available. Please refer to our web site or telephone or write for descriptions of these varieties.

DUAL PURPOSE - COOKING /DESSERT APPLESBlenheim Orange.❣ Discovered in Woodstock, Oxfordshire growing against the wall of Blenheim Park, about 1740 and exhibited in 1822.

Large golden, flushed red, crisp fruits of fine flavour with creamy-white flesh. Cooks to a sweet purée, or keeps its shape. Suits heavysoil. Considered by many to be the best dual purpose apple. Very valuable garden variety. Makes a strong limbed tree with very hard wood which was used to make cog wheels for railways! Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Nov.-Feb. 2T ✓

Charles Ross.❣ Raised by Charles Ross in Berkshire and first exhibited in 1890. Best used early for cooking when it bakes well with a sweet, slightly pear-like flavour. Abundant, very large, good, sweet flavoured, juicy orange-red eater but should be eaten by the end of October for the best flavour. Easy to grow, scab resistant tree, moderately vigorous producing spurs freely. Good exhibition variety and remains a good garden variety, even in Scotland. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Oct.-Nov. 2x ✓

Cobra. Superb cross between Cox's and Bramley (COx + BRAmley) the result of 25 years of painstaking breeding. Perfect dual purpose apple.Excellent early cooker if picked in September, good for all uses from baked apples to pie fillings, then a delicious dessert apple withrefreshing, acidic, tangy quality if left on the tree and picked mid-October. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Sept.-Feb. 3 ✓

James Grieve.❣ A very popular apple raised by James Grieve in Edinburgh and recorded in 1893. Makes a sweet, delicate stewed apple when picked early or if grown in the north, and is a good juicing variety. As an eater is tender, sweetly scented, very juicy, excellent flavour,pale yellow with red flush. Regular cropper. Medium vigour making a spreading, round headed tree. Suitable for colder areas but not for themore humid west and is resistant to frost. This plant is reasonably self-fertile but will fruit better with a pollinator. Sept.-Oct. 2x ✓

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Arthur Turner Bramley’s Seedling Charles Ross Dabinette James Grieve Tom PuttArthur Turner

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DESSERT APPLES

Ashmead’s Kernel.❣ Raised in the 17th century by a physician Dr. Ashmead of Gloucester. Beautiful flowers, apples have a superb, intense,sweet aromatic flavour reminiscent of fruit drops, yellowish-white flesh firm, fine-textured and crisp and is juicy and refreshing. Skin green-yellow flushed orange-brown. Long esteemed fruit for the connoisseur. Moderately vigorous habit producing spurs freely. Dec.-Mar. 3

Beauty of Bath.❣ A Somerset variety introduced about 1864. One of the very earliest dessert apples with distinctive flavour, sweet, juicy and pleasantly sharp and sweetly aromatic. Bright red flush on pale yellow skin and the creamy-white flesh is sometimes stained pinkunder the skin. Best eaten straight from the tree! Heavy crops, on moderately vigorous trees with spreading habit and producing spurs freely. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Early Aug. 1 ✓

Braeburn. A New Zealand variety first known by the name Lady Hamilton. Very popular highly colourful red and gold eating apple, crisp, firm,aromatic and juicy. Now grows well here but to crop well plant in a sheltered, sunny spot. Growth moderate, spreading habit, spur bearer.Excellent all round qualities. Produces heavy crops early in life. Pick late October to eat January to March. Jan.-Mar. 3x

Christmas Pippin.❉ This new variety introduced in 2011 gives an exceptional, high quality eating experience. Medium sized, thin skinnedapples with cream coloured flesh, sweet and aromatic with lovely perfume plus very pleasant honey aftertaste. Very easy to grow withreliable heavy crops nationwide. Considered to be 'the new garden Cox' though of unknown parentage as the original was found as aseedling by the roadside. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Oct.-Jan. 3 ✓

Cox's Self-Fertile.❣ The original Cox's Orange Pippin was raised in about 1825 in Slough, Berkshire and has been popular ever since both as a commercial and garden variety. It is considered by many to be the best eating apple in the world. Unique fine flavoured aromatic fruit, tender and juicy with deep cream flesh. Not suitable for cold or wet soils. Compact heavy bearing tree, with fruit exactly the same as Cox’s Orange Pippin but the tree is completely self-fertile. Oct.-Jan. 2x

Discovery. Raised in Essex in 1949. Regular good cropper, sweet, crisp, juicy apples of good flavour, aromatic with a hint of strawberry flavour, yellow flushed bright red. The creamy-white flesh is often stained pinkish-red. Unlike some early varieties the fruit does not drop. Moderategrowth. Good disease resistance, commercial and garden variety. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Aug.-Sept. 2 ✓

Egremont Russet.❣ Very old variety, possibly raised on Lord Egremont's estate in Sussex. Recorded in 1872 but thought to be originally raised much earlier. Highly flavoured firm golden russet fruits of medium size with highly distinctive rich nutty flavour. Flesh is cream and tinged yellow, crisp and firm in texture becoming drier with age. Crops well even when young. Moderately vigorous, with upright habit, producing spurs freely. Suitable for colder and wetter areas and is more resistant to frost. Oct.-Dec. 1x ✓

Ellison’s Orange.❣ Lincolnshire variety first recorded in 1904. Noted for intense rich aromatic flavour with taste of aniseed developing after picking, crisp yet soft with melting juicy creamy-white tinged green flesh. Skin greenish-yellow streaked red. Hardy, easy to grow and prolific cropper. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost but not suitable for areas with high rainfall. Pick in mid September. Sept.-Oct. 3x ✓

Fiesta (Red Pippin).❉ Raised in Kent in 1972 and noted for intense, superb rich aromatic flavour with taste of aniseed developing after picking, crisp yet soft with melting juicy flesh. A Cox-like flavour with good balancing acidity. Skin greenish-yellow streaked red. Hardy, easy to grow and consistent prolific cropper. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Partially self-fertile but is better with a pollinator. Pick mid-September. Oct.-Mar. 2 ✓

Golden Delicious. Seedling variety found in Virginia, USA in the 1890s. Excellent, crisp, very sweet apples if left on the tree so sugars and flavours build up, then picked when golden yellow and eaten straight from the tree. Reliable heavy cropper when grown in a warm position.Moderately vigorous spreading habit producing spurs freely. Home grown are unlike 'supermarket' apples - far tastier! Nov.-Feb. 3

Herefordshire Russet.❉ The quality of this new variety bred at the turn of the last century is exceptional with a rich aromatic flavour. Small to medium sized rich golden brown apples with delicious aromatic Cox-like flavour. Skin is not tough. Well-spurred and well-shaped tree with moderate vigour. Heavy cropping, and when mature fruit may need thinning in order to maintain a good-sized fruit. Disease resistant. Suitable for northern and wetter regions. Sept.-Jan. 3x

Katy. Very hardy variety raised in 1947 in Sweden (Katja) introduced in 1966. Cross between James Grieve and Worcester Pearmain. Attractive bright rosy-red fruit, juicy, crisp and pleasant flavour with a hint of strawberries. Regular heavy cropper, may need thinning as setting is very heavy. Good for eating and juicing. Good pollinator for other varieties. Upright spreading tree which spurs freely. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Sept.-early Oct. 2 ✓

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Kidd’s Orange Red. Heavy regular cropper. Yellow, heavily flushed red, flesh sweet, crisp, very aromatic, mellows to a wonderful floweryquality. One of the finest for flavour. Raised in New Zealand in 1924 and introduced to Britain about 1932. Moderately vigorous growth with upright spreading habit, producing spurs freely. May need thinning otherwise fruits may be small. Oct.-Feb. 2

Laxton's Superb.❣ Raised in 1897 by Laxton Brothers in Bedford and introduced in 1922. A cross between Wyken Pippin and Cox's Orange Pippin. Very heavy cropper, sweet and aromatic having some of the richness and complexity of Cox's but very sweet. Flesh firm and juicy. Fruits medium to large, yellow with red flush. Popular variety which will thrive where Cox’s may fail. Young trees crop regularly and heavily. Pick in early October. Nov.-Mar. 3x

Red Falstaff.❉ Bred in Norfolk in 1983 as a more colourful form of the Kent variety Falstaff which was raised about 40 years ago. Very frost resistant highly recommended self-fertile apple. Early cropping with aromatic juicy fruit with well balanced flavour, crisp and juicy, which store very well. Very heavy yields. Excellent pollinator. Good disease resistance and suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Oct.-Mar. 2x ✓

Red Windsor (Red Alkmene).❣ Superb Cox-type flavour with very heavy crops of crisp, juicy sweet apples, honeyed and aromatic with attractive deep red colour. Frost hardy, very compact growth, ideal garden variety. Suitable for colder areas and has some resistance to frost at blossom time. Good disease resistance. Bred in Hereford 1985. Aug.-Oct. 2x ✓

Rosette.❉ Exciting new variety with unusual, attractive, pink speckled 'rosette’ pattern deep in the flesh. Beautiful rich dark red skin, flesh crisp and juicy with fresh ‘raspberry’ flavour. Excellent for fruit salads as it is slow to oxidise and keeps its unusual colours. Produces attractive pinkapple juice. Compact habit, profuse flowering and heavy cropping from early age. Ideal for small gardens. Good disease resistance. Aug. 1

Royal Gala. A variation of Gala introduced in 1970s. Crisp, aromatically sweet, honeyed, well flavoured, juicy, thin skinned apples withpinkish-orange stripes over yellow. Reliable good heavy cropper, one of the most popular eating apples in the world. A cross betweenCox’s and Golden Delicious. New Zealand variety. Moderately vigorous, spreading habit producing spurs freely. Late Sept.-Dec. 2x

Scrumptious.❉ This new variety is something very special, with its wonderful complexity of flavours, crisp, sweet and aromatic. It has been carefully bred for planting in all UK garden conditions. Self-fertile, disease resistant, good pollinator and produces heavy crops of truly scrumptious red apples, even on young trees. As it is thin skinned it is ideal for young children. Tree habit is neat, flowering freely on one year wood. Sept.-Oct. 2x ✓

Sunset. Raised from a seedling of Cox's Orange Pippin about 1918 in Kent. Very heavy regular cropper, superb, intense aromatic flavour, crisp and juicy, golden-yellow with orange-red flush. A smaller apple than Cox but it is much easier to grow as it is more disease resistant and is widely grown as an excellent garden variety. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Nov.-Dec. 2x ✓

Winter Gem. Very heavy cropping variety with exceptional quality, handsome, pink flushed apples which are rich, aromatic, crisp and juicy, with pale cream flesh. Wins flavour contests consistently. This is an excellent, popular garden variety. Strong grower, but does need good pollination to get heavy crops. Bred in Kent about 1985. Oct.-Mar. 2

Worcester Pearmain.❣ Raised near Worcester and first grafted commercially in 1873. Densely sweet with an intense strawberry flavour when picked fully ripe, regular prolific cropper. Apples golden-yellow streaked crimson with white flesh and sweetly aromatic. Very attractive distinctive blossom, almond opening to silvery white. Good commercial and garden variety. Hardy, reliable and is a heavy regular cropper. Suitable for colder areas and is more resistant to frost. Aug.-Sept. 2x ✓

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APRICOTSPlant 15-18ft apart. Young trees suitable for growing asbush or fan-trained trees. Self-fertile. Rootstock St. Julien A.Tomcot £19.95.

Apricots are best grown as fan-trained trees against asunny wall. They will crop as free standing trees but only ina sheltered sunny position free from late frosts. Plant indeep humus rich soil, preferably neutral to limy.Tomcot. New Canadian variety that has revolutionisedapricot growing in Europe. Attractive compact treeproducing masses of very attractive blossom followed by superb, very large juicyfruits with a strong red blush on an orange background. Ready in late July.

CHERRIESPRICES AND ROOTSTOCKSColt - a semi-vigorous rootstock £15.95, Giesla 5 - a dwarfing rootstock ideal for small gardens £19.95.POLLINATION All cherries listed are self-fertile.PLANTING DISTANCE Bush and fan-trained 12-15ft, halfstandard 15-20ft. Maiden and bush trees are also suitablefor fan-training.

Morello. Very popular cooking cherry with large, round,dark red, juicy sharp acid flavoured cherries with red flesh.Regular heavy cropper. Excellent as a free standing tree orfan-trained on north facing wall. Pick late July and Aug.Stella. Juicy, excellent flavoured, large, dark red to nearlyblack dessert cherries, sweet, juicy and delicious. Reliable,high yielding good cropper, vigorous upright growth. Pick late July.Summer Sun. Highly recommended dessert cherry, sweet dark red fruits withexquisite flavour. Compact bushy habit, very hardy so suitable for colder, exposedareas. Pick late July/Aug.Sunburst. Very large fruits, gorgeous flavour, black when ripe. Very heavy yield ofeasy to pick fruit. Excellent dessert cherry. Easy garden variety from Canada.Ready to pick early July.

MEDLARSelf-fertile. Plant 20ft apart. Rootstock Crataegus. Young tree £15.95.

Nottingham (Mespilus germanica Nottingham). Veryornamental dense tree with large, saucer-shaped, waxy,white, or sometimes tinged pink, flowers May and Juneand in mild weather a further small flush of flowers in theautumn when the large leaves take on beautiful autumnhues. The unusual fruit which are the size of a small apple,

should be picked early in November, laid out in a warm place, then stored aboutthree weeks until the flesh is brown and soft. They are then ready for eating rawor for making delicious sweet jelly, which makes a good accompaniment to game.This tree is planted by many just for its ornamental value. Height 20ft, spread 20ft.

MULBERRIESSelf-fertile. Black Mulberry Pot grown 2-3ft £16.95 (£14.95 collected). White Mulberry 3-4ft £3.99.

Black Mulberry (Morus nigra). Slow growing, round-headed tree with a dense, twiggy dome, with mid to darkgreen, glossy, vine-like leaves. Makes an excellentspecimen for a large lawn. Bears good, piquant flavoured,loganberry-like fruits 1 inch long, which are excellent eatenraw, or used in jams, preserves or wine. Pick fruits in summer as they ripen anddrop.White Mulberry (Morus alba). Fast growing spreading tree with an open uprightdome of fine willowy shoots with large, glossy bright green leaves which turnyellow in autumn. These are traditional food for silkworms. It forms an attractivespecimen tree, but also bears very sweet fruits, 1 inch long, which vary fromwhite, pink or nearly black, which are ripe in August and September.

QUINCESYoung trees £15.95. Rootstock Quince A. Half standard trees are available for collection from theGarden Centre.

Quinces are very ornamental and are grown as ornamentalspecimens as well as for their fruit which is produced at anearly age. The gnarled, contorted trunk and branches givethe tree an oriental look. They produce large, solitary,blush-pink flowers in spring followed by pear-shaped,excellent flavoured fruits in autumn, which store well. These are good for jam,jelly, wine or added to apple dishes where they add a wonderful extra flavour.Self-fertile but produces even better crops if two different varieties are planted.Quinces need a moist soil and flourish as waterside specimens. Plant 10-12ftapart.

Champion. Medium-sized, apple-shaped fruit of distinctive flavour. Flesh turns apink colour on cooking.Vranja. Very large, pear-shaped yellow fruits which are very fragrant. Flesh softerthan most varieties. Vigorous upright growth.

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MAIDEN PEARSPOLLINATION All pears require pollinators, although Concorde, Conference and Invincible will produce some fruit by themselves. To select a pollinator choose a variety of pear with the same, preceding or following number, as with apples.ROOTSTOCK Quince.PLANTING DISTANCE Cordon 21/2-3ft, bush 12-15ft, half standard 20-25ft, espalier 15ft.PRICES All varieties £14.95.Buy 3 or more apples or pears, your choice, £13.45 each.See web site or telephone for details of bush and half standard trees available.All pears listed are suitable as dessert pears. Invincible can also be used as a cooking pear.

MONTHS DENOTE THE SEASON OF USE

Beth. Excellent regular cropping variety. Medium-sized fruit of superb flavour, smooth, pale green skin which turns pale yellow when ripe. Flesh white, sweet and juicy. High yields. Ideal garden pear, with a neat compact habit, suitable throughout the U.K. Raised at the East Malling research Station in Kent 1938 but only released in 1974. Keeps well for an early variety. Aug.-Sept. 4Concorde.❉ Superb variety which consistently crops heavily when young. Skin pale green ripening to yellow with gold or brown russet.Excellent flavoured pears with pale yellow flesh, sweet and juicy. Compact habit. Good pollinator. Raised in Kent 1977 as a cross betweenConference and Doyenne du Comice and taking the best points from both varieties. Grows well in less favourable conditions. Oct.-Jan. 3Conference. The most widely grown pear in N.W. Europe. Heavy cropping reliable pear, flesh creamy-white, firm, sweet, juicy. Skin green with brown russet. Suitable throughout the U.K. and reliable even in unfavourable conditions. Good pollinator, reasonably self-fertile but betterwith a pollinator. Possibly the best keeping properties of any pear. Found as an open pollinated seedling in 1884. Mid Oct.-late Nov. 3 ✓

Doyenne du Comice. Large, melting, very rich and juicy. Outstanding pear for flavour. Pale green flesh ripening to pale yellow, occasionalred flush. Needs a warm sheltered site to thrive, ideal fan-trained on south facing wall. Needs good pollination, Concorde is ideal for this.Pick pears while still firm in October then store to eat in November. Introduced from France in 1849. Nov. 4Invincible.❉ Remarkably tough and hardy variety often producing a second flowering after a heavy frost. Yields heavy crops of good quality fruits every year. Pears emerald green yellowing a little when ripe. Crisp and juicy when first picked maturing to sweet, succulent and tender when fully ripe. Self-fertile. Sept.-Oct. 2 ✓

Sensation. A variation of Williams’ Bon Chrétien, with bright red skin when ripe making it a dramatic looking dessert pear. It has flesh ,creamy-white, melting and juicy excellent for dessert, juicing and preserving. Tree attractive enough for ornamental garden, new foliage shiny and coppery-red, especially good contrasting against white blossom in spring. Naturally has a narrow habit. Aug.-Sept. 5Williams’ Bon Chrétien. Regular cropper, with pears of good flavour, sweet and strong, very juicy. Flesh pale green ripening to golden yellow. Pick when green a few days before ripening then eat as soon as ripe. Very hardy and reliable. Avoid planting in wet areas.An old English variety found in Berkshire in 1760. Early Sept. 3

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MAIDEN PLUMS, GAGES and DAMSONSPOLLINATION Many plums do not require pollinators and those which do not are marked ‘x’. Those unmarked fruit better with a pollinator but will fruit withoutexcept Old Greengage which must have a pollinator. The numbers given indicate the flowering period; so for a pollinator choose a plum with the same, preceding orfollowing number, as with apples.PLANTING DISTANCE Bush 12-15ft, half standard 15-18ft, full standard 25-30ft, fan-trained 15-18ft. For Pixy rootstock this may be reduced by 4ft.ROOTSTOCK St. Julien A - a good rootstock especially if conditions are less than ideal. Victoria maiden is available on both St. Julien A and Pixy rootstock, a moredwarfing rootstock.PRICES All varieties, St. Julien A rootstock £16.95, except Jubilee £18.95.Victoria - also available on Pixy rootstock £18.95. See web site, www.hedging.co.uk, or ask for details of bush and half standard trees available.

Avalon. An excellent dessert plum, large and round to oval in shape with deep red-purple colour. Good flavour, sweet and juicy. Raised bythe East Malling Research Centre in the 1980s. Strong growing tree producing a good crop once established. Partially self-fertile but willcrop better with a pollinator. Tolerant of cold winters. Mid Aug. 2 dCzar.❣ Medium-sized round or oval-oblong purple plum, good flavour. Flesh yellow-green, very juicy, good reliable cropper, very popular andhardy. Does particularly well trained on a sunny wall. Bred by Rivers of Sawbridgeworth Hertfordshire in 1870s, and named in honour ofa visiting Russian Emperor. Early Aug. 2x cd ✓

Early Transparent Gage.❣ Round, medium-sized, yellow-spotted-red, melting, very sweet golden flesh, very juicy, exceptional flavour.Reliable regular cropper, suitable for most of the United Kingdom. Raised in Hertfordshire in 1866. Aug. 2x dExcalibur. New, very prolific, red-fruited variety, very large, excellent quality, sweet and juicy, similar to Victoria. Rated as one of the finest eating plums. Strong growing tree. Although self-fertile it will crop better with a pollinator. Late July 2x cFarleigh Damson.❣ Oval blue-black fruit, greenish-yellow flesh, good damson flavour and quality, prolific and reliable cropper. Very hardy and a variety most likely to crop regularly in northern districts. Compact habit. Raised in Kent 1820. Mid-late Sept. 1x c ✓

Jubilee. New variety which is acclaimed a true improvement on Victoria with growers thinking it may eventually take over in popularityfrom Victoria. Its blossom sets well producing very high yields of larger, uniform fruit, succulent, sweet and juicy yellow flesh and attractive red skin. Perfect dessert plum which also cooks well. Very hardy and reliable, excellent disease resistance. Mid Aug. 2x cd ✓

Marjorie’s Seedling. Large, good quality, oval blue-black plums. Juicy yellow flesh of good flavour. Very good cropper, vigorous, upright habit and disease resistant. Late flowering so should escape spring frosts. Popular variety mainly for cooking but also a very good eater if left to fully ripen. One of the latest picking plums. Raised in Berkshire 1912. Late Sept.-early Oct. 3x cdMerryweather Damson. Large blue-black fruit of plum size but with true damson flavour. Prized for its distinctive rich flavour when cooked or preserved but also is good eaten fresh from the tree if left to fully ripen. Hardy, so will succeed in exposed, wet areas where plums may fail, and shows a good resistance to silver leaf disease. Reliable heavy cropper. Raised in Nottingham 1907. Early Sept. 1x cOld Greengage.❣ True greengage, lower yields than modern varieties, but with translucent flesh and unsurpassable flavour. Selected for its excellent old fashioned flavour. Must have a pollinator to ensure regular crops. Mid Aug. 2 cdOpal. Deliciously sweet, thin skinned, bite size, free-stone plums with a hint of greengage flavour. Really attractive colour, sunshineyellow to deep purple with pale yellow flesh. Early ripening so good for extending the ‘plum season’. Reliable variety suitable throughout the country. Raised in Sweden 1925, Award of Garden Merit. Self-fertile. End July 1x dOullin’s Golden Gage.❣ Large, round, delicious golden-yellow gage with transparent flesh and attractive faint red dots with classic gage-like flavour. Can be picked early to use for cooking. Excellent for bottling and freezing, good gage flavour eaten raw. Vigorous growth and performs well even in poor summers. Partially self-fertile. Mid Aug. 2 cdShropshire Damson (Prune). Superb culinary variety bearing prolific small oval blue-black fruit, with distinctive astringent rich flavouredgreen-yellow flesh making incomparable jam. Compact and reliable. Native 17th century from Shropshire, tolerant of damp climate. Mid-late Sept. 3x cVictoria.❣ Possibly the most popular variety of plum in Britain with very large luscious purple-red oval fruits, with juicy green-yellow flesh. This is good eaten fresh and is excellent cooked. Extremely heavy cropper even when young, but the fruit may need thinning to avoidbranches breaking or the tree becoming biennial fruiting. Discovered in Sussex in the 1840s and named after Queen Victoria. Aug.-Sept. 1x cd

Plum, Czar Gage, Oullin’s Golden Gage Damson, Shropshire (Prune) Plum, Victoria

ROOTSTOCKS FOR GRAFTINGCreate your own fruit trees by using the age old art of grafting. An excellent wayto make a young tree from an old favourite which is now old and not fruiting well,to create a tree from an unknown but delicious variety in a friend’s garden or it iseven a way of taking a favourite from your own garden to a new garden if you aremoving house. All you will need will be the scion wood from the tree, anappropriate rootstock, a good knife, some grafting sealant and some graftingtape.

If the idea of producing your own fruit tree appeals to you but you know you donot have the appropriate skills, then come to our annual Apple Day Event heldover a weekend in the autumn. At this there will be an expert in the art of graftingwho will be able to show you the way to tackle this age old craft. For more detailsplease refer to our web site www.hedging.co.uk.

All heights quoted are approximate as these can vary considerably dependingon soils and the variety being grafted.

ApplesM9 - Dwarf, early fruiting, permanent staking needed as roots arefine. Needs good rich soil to thrive. Height 9ft.M26 - Semi-dwarf, a little larger and sturdier than M9. Needs staking on most sites. Tolerant of average soil and cold. Height 8-10ft.MM106 - Good general purpose semi-vigorous stock. Good for weakervarieties. Permanent staking only on exposed sites. Height 9-15ft.MM111 - Vigorous and disease resistant producing heavy crops. Good for half standard. Tolerant of poor or drier soils. Height 12-15ft.

Plums, Damsons, Gages, Apricots, Peaches and NectarinesSt. Julien A - Semi-vigorous, tolerant of heavy soils. No stake needed. Early fruiting in 3 to 4 years. Ideal for fan-training. Height 16ft.

Plums, Gages and DamsonsPixy - Dwarf stock. Stake for first 4-5 years. Needs better soil andwatering than St. Julien but fruits a year earlier. Height 9-12ft.

Pears, Quinces Quince C - Dwarfing stock for use where soil is good. Best choice for small gardens. Permanent staking needed. Height 8ft.Quince A - Best general purpose semi-vigorous stock ideal for bush and fan-trained trees. Better on less fertile soils. Height 13ft.

Cherries, Colt - Very productive semi-vigorous stock. Good fertile soil needed.Semi-vigorous. Height 15ft.

2 year rootstocks. St. Julien A £2.99 each, £2.49 each for 5 or more

Pixy £3.99 each, £3.69 each for 5 or moreQuince C and A £2.99 each, £2.49 each for 5 or more

Colt £2.99 each, £2.49 each for 5 or moreAll others £2.49 each, £1.99 each for 5 or more

Medo Grafting Sealant - 200g, ready to use compound, £6.49Grafting Tape - 75p per metre

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SOFT FRUITBLACK CHOKEBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Pot grown £4.99

Viking. Bushy shrub, small white hawthorn-like flowers in spring followed bylustrous black fruits like large blackcurrants and having a very high vitamin Ccontent. It was awarded the R.H.S. Award of Merit as an ornamental shrub sowould look good in an ornamental border with its attractive flowers andwonderful autumn colouring, its leaves turning shades of orange and red. Anysoil except shallow chalk. Grows to 3-5ft.

BLACKBERRIES All varieties are self-fertileKaraka Black, Merton Thornless and Waldo, Pot grown £9.99

Reuben, Pot grown £11.95

Blackberries are always good to gather in the wild, but if you have space in yourgarden for a cultivated variety you can be sure of an abundant crop of reliable,consistently excellent flavoured and sized fruits, plus the pleasure of the white topale purple flowers which are very attractive to pollinating insects.

Karaka Black.❉ Enormous, easy-to-pick fruits up to 3 inches long, glossy,sweet, juicy, good aromatic flavour. Plant 3-4ft apart. Mid July-Sept.Merton Thornless. Good crops of large, sweet, juicy berries with rich blackberryflavour are produced late season on compact, easy to manage plants. Aug/Sept.Reuben. Only primocane variety which produces enormous, sweet, juicy, glossyfruits on current year’s growth. Upright habit, easy to maintain. Late Aug till frosts.Waldo. Highly recommended thornless variety. Large intensely black berries ofexceptional flavour. Compact. Plant 4ft apart. Mid July.

BLACKCURRANTS

Self-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Fruits July to August. 2 year bushes. All varieties arevery heavy cropping.

£4.99 each, except Big Ben, pot grown £9.99 each

Both the foliage and stems of blackcurrants are highly aromatic. They cantolerate light shade, but do need rich, moist soil so a heavy mulch with a goodcompost is recommended. They need regular pruning as they fruit on new wood.

Ben Connan.❉ Ben Lomond/Sarek cross. High yields of easy-to-pick, verylarge, full-flavoured berries. Mildew and leaf curling midge resistant. Early season.Ben Lomond.❉ Late frost resistant blossom. Large good flavoured berries thatfreeze well. Mildew resistant. Compact habit. Late season.Ben Sarek.❉ Early frost resistant blossom. Compact bush, heavy crops of largegood flavoured berries. Mildew resistant. Mid to late season.Ben Tirran.❉ New recommended variety. Mildew resistant. Very late flowering.Heavy crops of large, tasty berries. Late season.Big Ben. New variety with enormous, delicious, strong-skinned, sweet berriestwice the size of standard varieties. High yields, disease resistant. Early.Wellington XXX. Fine, juicy sweet flavoured medium to large berries. Vigorousspreading habit, heavy cropper, excellent for freezing. Mid season.

GOOSEBERRIES All varieties £5.99Self-fertile. Plant 5ft apart. Fruits June to July. 2 year bushes.

Gooseberries have justifiably been very popular in this country being mentionedin the garden of King Edward in 1276! They are easy to grow and should beplanted in rich, moist, loamy soil, preferably with good air circulation, sunny butnot too hot. They are less likely to be attacked by birds than most soft fruit.

Captivator. Tall, nearly spine-free culinary or dessert variety. Abundant, exceptionalquality, tear-shaped fruit, sweet and deep reddish-pink. Mildew resistant. Late July.Hinnonmaki Green. Heavy crops of very large green fruits. Vigorous plantswhich are resistant to mildew. Good cooker. Mid season. Hinnonmaki Red. Heavy crops of very large, good flavoured, red fruits fordessert or cooking. Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Mid season.Hinnonmaki Yellow. Heavy crops of very large, yellow, excellent flavoured fruits.Vigorous plants which are resistant to mildew. Good cooker. Mid season.Invicta.❉ Very heavy cropper, strong upright growth, good flavoured fruits,mildew resistant, good culinary variety. Mid season.Jubilee. Improved form of Careless. Heavy cropper, with large pale green fruitsof good flavour which freeze well, and are good for both eating raw or forcooking. Early to mid season.Whinham’s Industry. Sweet excellent flavoured large red hairy fruits which aredelicious eaten raw but also cook well. Do not prune hard. Succeeds on heavyor poor soils. Mid season.

GRAPEVINEBoth varieties are very hardy and grow well outside in a sunny position on southor west facing wall, or they can be trained on a stem, or on to wires as in avineyard. They are also suitable for protected inside cultivation under glass orpolythene. Plant in well drained but not too fertile soil, preferably alkaline toneutral. Self-fertile.Boskoop Glory. Very heavy cropper, producing masses of small-medium-sizeddelicious, nearly seedless, purple grapes, juicy but with firm flesh. Excellent foreating and wine making. Very reliable producing a good crop even in indifferentweather. Sept.-Oct. Pot grown £7.99Phoenix. Disease resistant variety producing pale golden-green, good sized,tightly packed bunches of excellent flavoured grapes with light Muscat flavour.Good eaten raw or used for wine making. The large leaves take on beautifulautumn colours, so good for ornamental usage. Sept.-Oct. Pot grown £11.95

HONEYBERRY Plant 5ft apart. Pot grown £9.99

Large, sweet berries, similar to blueberries but with an aftertaste of honey. Unlikeblueberries they are lime tolerant. They have very thin skins so when eaten rawseem to melt in the mouth! They also can be cooked or made into jam. High invitamin C and antioxidants. Very hardy, coming from Siberia, long lived andproducing fruit June and July from large cream flowers. Shade loving anddisease free. Plant a minimum of 2 for pollination.

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Blackberry, Karaka Black Fig, Brown Turkey Honeyberry Lingonberry

BOYSENBERRY Fruits July-August. Pg £9.99 (£8.99 collected)

Thornless. Loganberry x Blackberry x Raspberry hybrid. Large, dark purple, verysweet fruits resembling raspberries but with the flavour of wild blackberries.Delicious eaten raw or cooked. Remarkably drought resistant. Grow against awall, fence or train on wires. Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart.

BLUEBERRIES Pot grown Sunshine Blue £5.99, £5.00 each for 3 or moreAll other varieties £4.99, £4.00 each for 3 or more

Two different varieties should be planted to improve cross-pollination. Peaty(acid) soil needed. Plant 5ft apart. Blue Pearl and Sunshine Blue with their dwarfhabit are excellent for container planting using an ericaceous compost,

Bluecrop. Large, light blue, firm, good quality berries, good cropper, uprightvigorous growth. Very attractive autumn colouring. 4-5ft. Early-mid August.Blue Pearl. Very heavy cropping with excellent flavoured large berries. Semi-evergreen. Very compact habit. 2-3ft. July/Aug.Herbert. Very large, dark berries which are considered to be the best flavouredof all varieties. 4ft. Mid-late August.Patriot. Very large, slightly flat, velvety berries, firm flesh of excellent flavour,delightful aroma. Tolerant of heavier wetter soils and colder weather. 4ft. July/Aug.Sunshine Blue. Self-fertile variety producing high yields of large, light blue firmberries. Semi-evergreen with excellent autumn colouring. 2-3ft. July/Aug.

FIG ✖ Self-fertile. Plant 12ft apart. Pot grown £11.95 (£9.95 collected)

Brown Turkey. Large oval fruits, brownish-red skins, sweet rich red flesh. Theflavour is usually best a couple of days after picking. A hardy variety, withvigorous habit and attractive deeply cut foliage but roots should be restricted toencourage fruiting. It is best planted against a warm wall or under glass. Youngshoots and fruits may need protection from heavy frosts. Aug.-Sept.

JOSTABERRY Self-fertile. Plant 6ft apart. 2 year bushes. £5.99

Blackcurrant x Gooseberry hybrid. Pleasant sharp-flavoured fruits resemblingblackcurrants, but twice the size, are borne on upright thornless, vigorousbushes. Fruit excellent for jams, pies and summer puddings. Prolific cropper,highly disease resistant. Cultivate like a blackcurrant. July.

KIWI FRUIT, CHINESE GOOSEBERRY

Self-fertile. Pot grown £6.99

Issai (Actinidia arguta Issai). This variety is closely related to the traditional kiwifruit which is found in shops, but it has the advantage of a hairless skin sodoes not need peeling. Fruit, about 11/2 inches long, is extremely high in vitaminC, delicious and very sweet. Very hardy and makes a beautiful vine but for goodfruiting grow in a warm site, preferably against a wall and protect the younggrowth and flowers against late frosts.

LINGONBERRY Pot grown £4.89, £3.90 each for 3 or more

Ida. A flavoursome berry from Scandinavia, akin to the Cranberry. Dwarfspreading bush best container grown in ericaceous compost. Very attractivewhen fruit are ripening. Keep moist but not over wet. Ida can fruit three times ayear with two useful croppings, summer and autumn. Now very popular for fruitand juices. Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart.

LOGANBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart. Pot grown £9.99 (£8.99 collected)

Thornless LY 654. Hybrid between Blackberry and Raspberry with very large,cone-shaped burgundy-red berries up to 2 inches long, with sharp, distinctive,delicious flavour. Consistently very high yields, excellent for eating raw, cookingor freezing. Grow against a wall, a fence or train on wires in cool conditions inrich moist soil. Mid July-Aug.

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RASPBERRIES

Self-fertile. Plant 18 inches apart, 5ft between rows. Main crop raspberries fruitlate June to August on last year’s canes. Autumn fruiting varieties from midAugust until early autumn. All the varieties listed below are suitable for freezing.Raspberries prefer a cool, moist position with a rich neutral to acidic soil, butavoid planting raspberries in waterlogged soil. If planted in a sunny site theyneed plenty of water. Sold in packs of 5 canes of one variety.

Cascade Delight and Polka £8.99 per packAll other varieties £7.49 per pack

Buy 3 or more packs of 5 of any variety deduct £1.00 per pack

All Gold. Plentiful rich gold fruits with distinct, very sweet flavour, which lookmost attractive against the red varieties. Sturdy short canes which should notrequire supporting. Mid August to end September.Autumn Bliss.❉ High yields of good sized and flavoured berries on sturdy caneswhich should not require supporting. Mid August to end September.Cascade Delight. Very vigorous lightly spined canes. Fruit very large, longconical shape, glossy, firm, excellent fresh sweet flavour. Resistant to root rot,so may grow in wet areas where other varieties fail. Late season.Glen Ample.❉ Highly recommended. High yields of very large excellent quality,good flavoured fruit. Spine-free, long picking period. Mid season.Glen Lyon.❉ Heavy cropping, thornless variety with beautiful glossy large fruitof excellent flavour. Disease resistant. Early to mid season.Malling Jewel. Medium to large, sweet, dark red berries. Compact growth.Heavy, reliable cropper. The best flavoured raspberry. Mid season.Octavia. Late summer, filling the gap between summer and autumn crops.Sweet, good flavour, few seeds. Upright habit, easily managed.Polka. Superb variety, fruits in first year. Very heavy crops, excellent quality,aromatic, delicious, exceptionally large, juicy red berries, even on poor soil.Canes will not need support in sheltered positions. August to first frosts.Tulameen Outstanding variety which bears large, firm, bright, glossy berries withsweet aromatic flavour which keep well. Nearly spine free, hardy and diseaseresistant. Long cropping period in July and August.

RED and WHITECURRANTS

Self-fertile. Plant Redcurrants 6ft apart, Whitecurrants 5ft apart. They prefer coolwell-mulched soil and will tolerate partial shade, but berries will be sweeter if ripenedin the sun. They will need protection from birds. 2 year bushes. £4.99Red Lake. Large, bright, good-flavoured, firm berries borne in large, easilypicked bunches. Moderately vigorous growth. Excellent for jelly. Late July.Redstart. New highly recommended late variety. Bright fruit of acidic flavourborne on long bunches. Consistently high yields. August.Rovada. Very long bunches of outstandingly tasty redcurrants. Producesenormous yields on bushes of upright habit. Late July-August.White Versailles. Very long bunches of large, juicy, sweet whitecurrants. Heavycropper. Excellent for summer puddings, sauces and serving fresh. June/July.

RHUBARB Self-fertile. Plant 3ft apart. Pot grown £6.99Rhubarb flourishes in an open sunny position, with a deep fertile soil. Mulchevery winter with a good, thick layer of well rotted compost, and apply a generalfertiliser each spring. Do not allow to flower as this affects the following year’s cropunless seed is wanted.

Glaskin’s Perpetual. Bright red stems of very fine quality are produced from latespring to late summer. Will tolerate partial shade.Red Champagne. Outstanding, reliable old variety with long, good colouredstems. Easy to grow, trouble free and long cropping period.

TAYBERRY Self-fertile. Plant 8ft apart. £11.95

Buckingham. Tayberries are a cross between an Oregon Blackberry and aRaspberry producing excellent fruit. This spineless variety produces vigorousstout canes, enormous berries resembling Loganberries, with sweet andoutstanding flavour. Suitable for dessert, jam-making and freezing. Regular heavycropper. Suitable for growing against a wall, fence or training on wires. Theyneed a rich moist soil. Mid July-August.

STRAWBERRIESPot grown £1.79 per plant, £16.50 for any 10 plants

We are pleased to offer a range of strawberries covering early, mid and lateseason cropping. The stock is British grown and they are propagated by runners,so you can expect a small crop in the first year of planting.

Cropping season - early June and July and sometimes to first frost. Ministrycertified stock. Rather than protecting strawberries with straw, mulch mats, page30, can be used.Calypso.❉ Perpetual cropping from June until late summer and autumn. Firm,excellent flavoured fruit should be picked frequently. Remove early flowers toincrease autumn crops.Cambridge Favourite. First fruits are large, wedge or fan-shaped, later fruits areconical. Flesh crimson becoming soft and dark. Flavour good even on light soilslacking in potash. Early season.Elsanta.❉ Dutch variety producing a good crop of firm, medium to large orangeberries. Fruits keep well on the plant or when picked. Outstanding flavour. Midseason.Florence.❉ Firm, delicious sweet flavoured, large, dark red, long-lasting berries.Excellent disease resistance, especially against powdery mildew. Vigorous growthand upright habit. Late season.Honeoye. Early fruiting variety providing very heavy crops of firm, well-shapedfruits on disease resistant plants. Berries are bright, glossy red, large and ofsuperb flavour and quality.Red Gauntlet. A ‘heritage’ variety which has been popular since the 1950s.Glossy, delicious, very sweet berries in summer and often producing a secondflush in September. Good in cooler regions. Very reliable variety.

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Hazelnut, Kentish Cob Redcurrant, Rovada Rhubarb, Glaskin’s Perpetual Tayberry

NUTSHAZELNUTSPlant 12ft apart. Hazelnuts are self-fertile but better pollination is achieved if twodifferent varieties are planted. Hazelnuts are rich in protein and unsaturated fat.Any variety, or mixed varieties make a fruitful attractive hedge planted 2-3ft apart. Supplied at 16-24ins. Purple-Leafed Filbert £3.99. £3.69 each for 5 or more.All other varieties £5.99 each, £5.50 each for 3 or more.

Cosford. Cobnut. Vigorous upright grower reaching up to 12 feet if notcoppiced. Large, oval, thin-shelled nuts, with short husks, and very sweet flavourstore very well. Produces masses of male catkins so an excellent pollinator.Kentish Cob (Lambert’s Filbert). Moderately vigorous upright grower reaching 9feet. Prolific bearer of large, long nuts of excellent flavour. Very easy to grow,good garden variety.Pearson’s Prolific (Nottingham). Cobnut. Compact habit. Abundant crops ofsmall to medium round nuts of good flavour. Good pollinator.Purple-Leafed Filbert (Corylus maxima Purpurea). Outstanding ornamental andfruiting variety with large crinkly purple leaves and good flavoured nuts withpurple husks and shells. Plant in full sun for best coloured foliage.

WALNUTS Self-fertileAll varieties of walnut are attractive trees which bear masses of long greencatkins in spring which slowly turn black. They have pinnate foliage, silvery barkand all parts have a distinct sweet, aromatic smell. They have been in thecountry since at least the sixteenth century, possibly since Roman times. Theyprefer a heavy, moist soil but will thrive in others. Do not plant where late frostsoccur.

Walnut, Common (Juglans regia) (Common or Persian Walnut). A majestic treeproducing young aromatic leaves coloured bronze turning to bright green. Bearsconsistent heavy crops of delicious walnuts. Eventual height of tree is up to 100ft

4-5ft £7.99Walnut, Broadview. A grafted tree, which is slow growing, reasonablycompact and produces heavy crops of large tasty nuts from an early age.Hardy but protect from late frosts when young. 4-5ft £34.95Walnut, Rita. A grafted tree which produces excellent crops of deliciouswalnuts on a tree which only reaches about 25ft at maturity. Crops well whenyoung and due to its size is suitable as a garden variety. 4-5ft £34.95

FOOD FOR YOUR FRUIT TREES AND BUSHESVitax Q4 with plant foods and trace elements for vigorous plant 900g £4.79

growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit in pelleted form. 2.5kg £8.89

Sulphate of Potash contains potassium which promotes

development of flowers, thus more abundant fruit yields. 1.2kg £5.99

Levington Tomorite Tomato Food contains potassium and is 500ml £2.99

an easy way of applying the fertiliser as it is a liquid form. 1 ltr £3.99

Neudorff Organic Tomato Food. An organic liquid fertiliser high in 1 ltr £4.99

potassium.

Blood, Fish and Bone contains nitrogen for strong

growth and healthy foliage, phosphate for good root development 1kg £2.49

and potash for abundant fruit. 3kg £4.99

Bonemeal for strong root development, ideal for 1kg £2.49

use for winter and early spring planting. 3kg £4.99

Other Fertilisers are available, please ask for details.

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BELLFLOWER (Campanula poscharskyana). Vigorous perennial, spreading by underground runners, with clumpsof mid-green rounded to ovate leaves. Numerous sprays of lavender-blue star-like flowers up to 1 inch across, withwhite centres from summer to autumn. Tolerant of dense shade. Dies down in winter but shoots again in spring.Height 6ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.

CATMINT (Nepeta faassenii, N. mussinii). Bushy spreading plant bearing silvery grey-green, wrinkled, hairy, veryaromatic foliage, attractive to cats. Freely produces 6 inch spikes of aromatic pale lavender-blue flowers which areloved by bees from May to September. Cut down to ground level in spring to encourage bushy fresh growth. Plantin well drained soil, in full sun or partial shade. Height 12ins. Plant 12ins apart.

COTONEASTER CORAL BEAUTY (C. suecicus Coral Beauty). Dense evergreen shrub with arching branches withsmall, glossy dark green and small white flowers, very attractive to bees, in June, followed by orange-red berries inautumn which will provide food for birds. Vigorous, ideal for covering banks or ground beneath other shrubs ortrees. Tolerant of moderate shade. Height 18ins, spread 5ft. Plant 2ft apart for fast coverage.

COTONEASTER DAMMERI MAJOR. Ground-hugging evergreen with long spreading shoots covered with glossygreen leaves and masses of small white flowers in June, which are very attractive to bees. These are followed bylarge scarlet-red berries in autumn which provide food for birds. Vigorous and ideal for ground cover beneath treesor taller shrubs. Tolerant of moderate or dense shade. Height 2-3ins, spread 5-7ft. Plant 2ft apart.

COTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS ROBUSTUS (C. hjelmqvistii). Fast growing semi-evergreen variety withstems forming a herring-bone pattern. Glossy dark green leaves turn bright red in autumn. Masses of pinkish-whiteflowers, very attractive to bees, are followed by a profusion of bright red berries in autumn which provide food forbirds. Useful for ground cover or training on a wall of any aspect where a height of up to 8ft can be reached. Height(ground cover) 18-24ins. Plant 21/2ft apart.

CREEPING DOGWOOD (Cornus canadensis). Attractive whorls of mid-green leaves starred in summer by half-inchbracts, pure white surrounding tiny purple-green flowers and followed in autumn by bright red globose berries. Goodground cover plant with creeping but not invasive roots. Thrives in shade, preferably in acidic soil. Dies down in winterbut shoots again in spring. Height 4-6ins. Plant 18ins apart.

CREEPING JENNY, GOLDEN (Lysimachia nummularia Aurea). Vigorous, creeping, rooting stems are covered bypairs of soft, round, very colourful yellow leaves. Bright yellow, upturned, cup-shaped flowers, up to 3/4 inch across,in summer give the plant the appearance of a golden carpet. Moist soil preferred but tolerant of any ordinary soil.Evergreen in sheltered positions. Can be used as a trailing plant for containers. Height 1-2ins. Plant 9-18ins apart.

CROCOSMIA LUCIFER (Montbretia). Robust, clump-forming perennial with pleated mid-green lance-shaped leaveswhich die down in winter. In mid to late summer it produces long-lasting, very striking, upward facing, bright tomato-red funnel-shaped flowers 2 inches long on bold, slightly arching, elegant spikes. These are excellent for cutting. Plantin humus-rich soil in sun or semi-shade. Height 3-4ft.

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Tr 1-1½ft 1.99 1.49 1.38 1.19

Pg 3.75 3.49 3.22 2.79

Pg 2.39 2.25 1.98 1.80

Pg 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

PRICE PER PLANT FOR QUANTITIES SHOWN1,000 or more please ask for quotation

Sizes 1-4 5-49 50-249 250+offered £ £ £ £

GROUND COVER PLANTS and PERENNIALSWe are offering a range of plants which will establish rapidly to form an attractive carpet of foliage, interspersed withflowers in some varieties. These plants will enhance the appearance of your garden and decrease the amount ofweeding needed provided that perennial weeds are removed before planting. Plant in groups of at least 3 or 5plants of the same species for the best effect.

DAY LILY (Hemerocallis). Very easy to grow perennial with arching grassy leaves which thrive in full sun or partialshade. The individual flowers only last a day but they are produced in profusion over a long period in midsummer.Plant in full sun or partial shade. Dies down in winter but re-shoots again in spring.Gentle Shepherd. Semi-evergreen with lightly scented circular flowers 5 inches across, creamy-white with neatlypuckered petals. Strong grower producing many flowers. Height in flower 3ft, plant 4ft apart.Stella de Oro. Evergreen, free flowering, vigorous variety with fragrant 2 inch wide trumpet-shaped flowers, brightgolden-yellow with a small green throat. Forms a neat clump. Height in flower 1ft, plant 18ins apart.

ELEPHANT’S EARS (Bergenia cordifolia Purpurea). Evergreen clump-forming plant with leathery, purple-tinged-green leaves. Clusters of spectacular bell-shaped deep pink flowers on red stems are held well above the foliage inlate winter and early spring. They will tolerate dry windy conditions. Height 12ins. Plant 12-15ins apart.

EPIMEDIUM RUBRUM (Bishop’s Hat). Good ground cover plant for either shade or sun, particularly attractive inspring when the heart-shaped leaves are tinged red. These turn to mid-green in summer then in autumn they changeto yellow and orange. Sprays of crimson flowers are held above the foliage on wiry stems in late spring. Dies down inwinter but shoots again in spring. Height 12ins. Plant 12ins apart.

EUPHORBIA ROBBIAE (E. amygdaloides Robbiae, E. Mrs. Robb’s Bonnet) (Spurge). ✖ ◆ Very fast spreading, lowgrowing, evergreen perennial with closely set leaves on reddish-green stems. From mid-spring to early summer it iscovered with dome-shaped bright greenish-yellow flower heads 7 inches high. Excellent ground cover plant which canthrive even in dry shade under trees. Foliage will be more lush in a rich moist soil. Height 24ins. Plant 18ins apart.

EVERLASTING SWEET PEA (Lathyrus latifolius). Colourful, reliable, fast growing, easy perennial, producing massesof sweet pea flowers from summer to early autumn. These make excellent cut flowers. Clings by tendrils so may needsome support as a climber, but is also useful as a ground cover over banks or slopes. Cut back in autumn, but willshoot again in the spring. This plant fixes nitrogen in the soil which will benefit surrounding plants.Pink Pearl (Rosa Perle). A profusion of large, pearly-pink flowers over a long period.Red Pearl. A profusion of large, pearly-red flowers over a long period.White Pearl. A profusion of large, pearly-white flowers over a long period.

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Pg 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60Pg 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60Pg 2.15 1.99 1.84 1.60

Bellflower Crocosmia Lucifer Everlasting Sweet Pea

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Creeping Dogwood

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GERANIUM (Cranesbill). Good, dense, ‘weed-proof’ ground cover plant which retains some foliage all winter. Fastspreading but not invasive. Sunny or semi-shady position.Blue (G. Johnson’s Blue). A very free flowering variety with large clear-blue flowers all summer. This variety spreadswell. Height 12ins. Plant 15ins apart.Cambridge (G. cantabrigiense Cambridge). Evergreen variety with compact habit and glossy, aromatic, light greenfoliage and a profusion of pinkish-mauve flowers in summer. Height 6-12ins. Plant 18ins apart.Magenta (G. sanguineum). Deep green leaves make an excellent foil for the cup-shaped deep magenta-pinkflowers. Height 6-9ins. Plant 18ins apart.Pink (G. macrorrhizum Ingwersen’s Variety). Very easily grown variety for any aspect. Aromatic leaves and largepale-pink flowers all summer. Height 18-24ins. Plant 18ins apart.Rose-White (G. cantabrigiense Biokovo). More compact habit, but with long runners and attractive deeply-dividedroundish evergreen leaves up to 4 inches across so forms a good ground cover. Masses of white flowers, tingedpink held well above the foliage. Height 6ins. Plant 18ins apart.White (G. phaeum Album). Very hardy clump-forming variety with soft green leaves which are often marked with purple-brown. Produces large, pure white, nodding flowers from late spring and all summer. Height 2ft. Plant 18ins apart.

HEUCHERA AMERICANA, DALE’S STRAIN. Excellent mound-forming, drought tolerant, evergreen ground coverplant with excitingly variable ornamental, heart-shaped leaves, silver-blue and marbled with deep purple veins. Longpanicles, up to 2 feet, of white flowers in May and June which are attractive to bees and butterflies and are good forcutting. Plant in sun or semi-shade and can be planted beneath deciduous trees.Height 12ins x 24ins spread. Plant 24ins apart.

HEUCHERA, PALACE PURPLE (H. villosa Palace Purple). Excellent mound-forming, evergreen ground cover plantwith beautiful, ornamental, heart-shaped, lobed, long-stalked, boldly-veined purple-bronze leaves. Slender 18 inchlong stems of dainty, white, bell-shaped flowers in early summer on tall stems are held well above the leaves. Theseare attractive to bees and good for cutting. Plant in sun or semi-shade and can be planted beneath deciduous trees.Height 12ins x 24ins spread. Plant 24ins apart.

HOSTA, BLUE MOUNTAINS. One of the best blue hosta varieties with very attractive heart-shaped intense bluepuckered leaves with virtually no stems which radiate in attractive whorls. White flowers held above the leaves insummer. Makes a good clump about 2-3 feet across and up to 3 feet high. Plant in sun or semi-shade and can beplanted beneath deciduous trees. Plant 2-3ft apart.

HOSTA, SUM AND SUBSTANCE. Possibly the largest of all hostas. Lime green leaves up to 2 feet across, whichare thick and resistant to slug and snail damage. Tall elegant spikes of pale lavender flowers reaching 4 feet high insummer. Dies down in winter but shoots again in spring. Moist soil, sun or partial shade. Height 2-3ft x 5-6ft spread.Plant 5ft apart.

IVY. ✖ ◆ All ivies, full details on page 28, make excellent ground cover plants as they spread rapidly and only reachabout 6ins in height. For deep shade Irish Ivy is the best to use as, even if the conditions are dry, it will quickly make adense mat of dark green foliage which will suppress weeds and make an attractive carpet. The other listed varieties,Goldheart and Sulphur Heart will add a splash of colour as well, but the colour will be brighter if in semi-shade or sun.

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Pg 2.29 2.15 1.98 1.72

Pg 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Pg 2.49 2.35 2.18 1.88

Pg 1.79 1.65 1.52 1.32

Br 3.29 2.89 2.66 2.31

Br 2.99 2.49 2.30 1.99

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To give your plants the best start use Rootgrow and Broadleaf - see page 29.

For more details, varieties and pictures see our web site www.hedging.co.uk

JAPANESE ANEMONE (Anemone hybrida). A gem of a plant for a semi-shady position. Slow in its first year, thenwhen established rapidly forms a large colony. Very free flowering with flowers held well above the foliage on erect3-4ft stems which do not need staking. Three month flowering period from August to October. Cut stems down tothe ground after flowering. Plant 2ft apart.Honorine Jobert. Single white flowers with 6-9 petals and outstanding golden centres.Profusion. Outstanding dark purple-red, semi-double flowers.Queen Charlotte. The best semi-double, with large clear pink flowers.September Charm. Very free flowering and clump-forming variety with single clear pink flowers.

JUNIPER. ✖ Excellent, vigorous, evergreen carpeting conifer with dense, aromatic, needle-like foliage. Juniperstolerate a wide range of well drained soils including dry, chalky and sandy soils, but prefer full sun or light shade.Blue Carpet (J. squamata Blue Carpet). Eye-catching silvery-blue foliage. Tolerant of moderate shade. Height12ins. Plant 2ft apart.Golden Carpet (J. horizontalis Golden Carpet). Excellent, new, very prostrate cultivar with bright yellow new foliagewhich changes to old gold in summer. Height 12ins. Plant 2ft apart.Green Carpet (J. communis Green Carpet). Bright green foliage. Sets green berries, which turn to glaucous blueand finally black in the third year. Height 6ins. Plant 2ft apart.

LADY’S MANTLE (Alchemilla mollis). An excellent easily grown, drought resistant plant with downy, rounded, lightgreen leaves with scalloped edges. These are most attractive when retaining glistening rain drops. Sprays of tinygreen-yellow flowers dance gracefully over the leaves from June to August. Unless seedlings are wanted, cut backflower stems after flowering as they seed very freely. Dies down in winter but will shoot again in spring. Height12ins. Plant 2ft apart.

LONICERA PILEATA. Lively, dense, spreading evergreen shrub, with angular purplish branches clothed withmasses of small bright mid-green, glossy leaves which are held in all but the severest winters. Funnel-shapedcreamy-white flowers in late spring are followed by clusters of translucent violet berries in autumn which provideexcellent bird food. Good, low maintenance, ground cover plant, tolerant of dense shade and coastal situations. Height2ft. Plant 2-21/2ft apart.

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Geranium, Blue Juniper, Blue Carpet Lady’s Mantle

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Japanese Anemone, Charlotte

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PACHYSANDRA TERMINALIS (Japanese Spurge). Evergreen with glossy, leathery, coarsely toothed, dark greenleaves and, in early summer, 1-2 inch spikes of tiny petal-less flowers with prominent white stamens on maleflowers, which are sometimes tinged purple. Creeping, dense, mat-forming habit. Tolerant of dense shade and willspread rapidly in moist humus-rich soil. Good for underplanting roses or for coastal positions. Height 6ins. Plant12-15ins apart.

PERIWINKLE, GREATER and LESSER (Vinca major and Vinca minor). Evergreen carpeter with large glossyleaves, and tolerant of dense shade. 1 inch wide flowers appear April and June and sometimes again in autumn.Excellent for binding soil. Lesser Periwinkle is slower to form a dense clump than Greater Periwinkle, which is veryvigorous, so is more suitable for restricted places.Azure Blue (V. minor Bowles’ Blue, V. minor La Grave). Deep green foliage and outstanding lavender-blue flowers11/4 inches across. Height 4ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.Gertrude Jekyll (V. minor alba Gertrude Jekyll). Very compact neat habit, green foliage and a profusion of smallwhite starry flowers. Height 4ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.Greater (V. major). The mid to dark green foliage is a good back-cloth to the pale purple-blue flowers. Height 9-12ins. Plant 18-24ins apart.Illumination (V. minor Illumination). Stunning bright golden leaves with narrow dark green margins on pink-tintedstems. Holds its colour well even in the shade, so excellent to brighten up shady areas. Pale lavender-blue flowers.Height 6ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.Variegated Greater (V. major Variegata). Very attractive gold and green variegated leaves and pale purple-blueflowers. Height 9-12ins. Plant 18-24ins apart.

POTENTILLA GOLD CARPET (P. fruticosa Goldteppich). A very hardy, dense, deciduous low spreading bush withbluish-green leaves and very large, long lasting, golden-yellow flowers from May to September. Best grown in fullsun for most profuse flowering, but tolerant of partial shade and of poor soils. Drought resistant and suitable forcoastal planting. Height 9-12ins. Plant 2ft apart.

ROCK ROSE (Helianthemum). An excellent low-growing evergreen with masses of flowers throughout summer.Plant in well drained soil in a sunny position. Cut back after flowering. Wonderful for ground cover or for trailing overwalls. Available with Orange, Pink, Red or Yellow flowers. Please state your choice of colour when ordering.Height 6-9ins. Plant 2ft apart.

ROSE OF SHARON (Hypericum calycinum). Rapid carpeting evergreen or semi-evergreen sub-shrub with ovate,dark green leaves, paler beneath, and masses of large, showy, saucer-shaped, golden-yellow flowers from June toSeptember. Cut down to near ground in April to obtain thickest cover. Any well drained soil. Tolerant of denseshade. Spreads by runners and can be invasive. Height 12ins. Plant 15-18ins apart.

WOOLLY THYME (Thymus serpyllum) (T. pseudolanuginosus). Very prostrate, hardy, evergreen with hairy stemsand silvery-green woolly leaves which form a dense aromatic carpet. Congested whorls of pale purple-pink flowersdot the carpet of leaves in midsummer. Good fast spreading habit, excellent planted in paving crevices as they willrelease a wonderful fragrance when walked on. Plant in full sun. Leaves, although small, can be used in cooking.Height 1-3ins, spread 3ft. Plant 2ft apart.

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Pachysandra Terminalis Potentilla Gold Carpet Rock Rose, Pink

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Periwinkle, Illumination

Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue Grass (Festuca glauca Elijah Blue). Evergreen whichforms a very neat tufted mound of exceptionally bright grey-blue narrow leaveswhich look good all year. In summer, bears spikelets of violet-blue-green flowers.Drought resistant. Height 12ins, spread 10ins. £1.99 each, £1.85 each for 5 or more

Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides Hameln). Evergreen,compact, densely tufted, clump-forming grass. Dark green leaves turn awonderful golden-yellow in autumn. 5 inches panicles of long lasting greenish-white flowers mature to grey-brown, and look like furry dancing caterpillars!Height and spread 2ft x 2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more

Feather Grass (Stipa tenuissima). Delicate, graceful, densely tufted, deciduousgrass with erect clumps of fine, bright green foliage. All summer producesgraceful nodding panicles of jade green flowers 12 ins. long which quickly turn tobeige. Excellent dried. Height 2ft, spread 12ins. £2.29 each, £2.15 each for 5 or more

Giant Feather Grass or Golden Oats (Stipa gigantea). Dense, tufted, semi-evergreen with long mid-green leaves and attractive bristled, silvery purple-greenspikelets, turning golden when ripe are carried on long-stemmed oat-likepanicles. These are excellent dried for use in flower arrangements. Full sun.Height 6ft, spread 4ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more

Golden Male Fern (Dryopteris affinis). Magnificent fern with pale green dividedfronds contrasting dramatically to the scaly golden-brown mid-ribs in springmaturing to dark green. Evergreen in sheltered positions. Tolerant of sun andmore wind resistant than many ferns. Height and spread 3ft.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more

Hart’s Tongue Fern (Asplenium scolopendrium). Evergreen, strap-shaped,leathery, bright green, 16 inch long glossy fronds, heart-shaped at the base,often wavy margins. It prefers lime in the soil and will be less luxuriant in acidconditions. Must be in shade or semi-shade. Height 1-2ft, spread 10-20ins.£2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more

Royal Fern or Flowering Fern (Osmunda regalis). Very impressive deciduousfern with bright green ladder-like leaves. Tassel-like, rust-brown fertile flowerspikes appear at the ends of taller fronds eventually reaching 6ft high and theseare covered with rusty-brown sporangia. Grow in a moist border or at the edge ofa pond or stream. Height 6ft, spread 10ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more

Shuttlecock Fern or Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris). A beautifullysymmetrical deciduous fern with broadly lance-shaped, dissected, pale greensterile fronds up to 4ft or more. In late summer, long lasting shorter lance-shapeddark brown fertile fronds appear. Grow in moist shade, a damp border or at theedge of a pond. Height 4-5ft, spread 3ft. £2.69 each, £2.49 each for 5 or more

Silver Grass (Miscanthus sinensis Kleine Silberspinne). Dramatic, deciduousgrass which forms neat clumps of erect arching narrow blue-green leaves withcentral white stripe. In late summer and autumn, masses of upright featheryflower heads appear opening white-tinged-red then changing to silver. Theseshimmer in the sun. Height 4ft, spread 11/2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more

Soft Shield Fern (Polystichum setiferum). Handsome evergreen with mid-greendeeply-divided lance-shaped soft fronds which retain their colour throughoutwinter. These are arranged in shuttlecocks. Young fronds are a paler golden-green turning slowly to mid-green. Mature fronds are covered with pale brownand white scales. Height 2-3ft, spread 3-4ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more

ORNAMENTAL GRASSES AND FERNS

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CLIMBING & RAMBLING ROSESRoot-wrapped roses are available from October to March. They are a good way of purchasing top quality roses at a more economical price than pot grown plants.They are field grown, then lifted and root-wrapped in polythene with damp compost to keep the roots moist and healthy. For more detailed descriptions, see the rosessection on our web site. Rose foods and insecticide/fungicides are available - see website or telephone for details, 01280 822133.

All Varieties of Roses £6.99 each. Special Offer Buy 6 roses for £34.95 (saving £6.99).

Albertine. Masses of clusters of large, coppery-pink, very heavily scented flowers from salmon-pink buds, June and July. Strong growing rambler up to 7m (21ft)Bridge of Sighs. Abundant, large, semi-double coppery-orange blooms from May to November with strong honey fragrance. Healthy dark green foliage. 2.5m (8ft)Crimson Cascade. Bright, rich crimson, rounded, double blooms with good fragrance. Repeat flowering. Dense, glossy, disease resistant foliage. 2.5m (8ft)Emily Gray. Clusters of saucer shaped, semi-double, buff-yellow, fragrant flowers June/July. Healthy, long-lasting, dark, glossy foliage. Tolerant of north walls. 5m (15ft)Etoile de Hollande. Superbly perfumed, beautiful velvety crimson-red blooms all summer. Excellent for cut flowers. Abundant dark green leaves. 3.5-5.5m (10-16ft)Excelsa. Beautiful, very large trusses of cerise-crimson, double, unusually irregular blooms with light fragrance in summer. Dark green, healthy foliage. 3.5m (10ft)Golden Showers. Large, fragrant, semi-double blooms of golden-yellow fading to light yellow. Almost thornless. Can be grown on a north facing wall. 2.5-4m (8-12ft)

High Hopes. Sweetly fragrant, elegant pale pink buds, opening to attractive blooms with darker centre. Repeat flowering. Tolerant of north walls. 3.5-4.5m (10-13ft)Iceberg. Abundant clusters of slightly fragrant white to creamy-white roses. Vigorous, thorny stems, glossy leaves, purple in autumn and red hips. 7m (21ft)Jasmina. Very abundant large clusters of old fashioned double, violet-pink flowers with good fragrance all summer. Compact habit. Disease resistant. 1.8m (6-7ft)Lavinia. Elegant buds opening to rich pink, cup-shaped, double flowers with good fragrance in large clusters. Repeat flowering. Healthy, mid-green foliage. 3.5m (10ft)New Dawn. Clusters of pale pearly-pink, very sweetly perfumed, double blooms in abundance all summer and autumn. Healthy, shiny leaves. 4m (12ft) Schoolgirl. Beautifully formed, fragrant, double, deep apricot-orange flowers from summer to autumn. Vigorous with disease resistant foliage. 3.5m (10ft)Summertime. Creamy-yellow, many petalled, double, heavily fragrant flowers. Very free, repeat flowering. Light green, very disease resistant foliage 2.5m (8ft)Wedding Day. Abundant, large clusters of creamy-white single roses, apricot in bud, with good fragrance July/August. Glossy, mid-green, healthy leaves. 8m (24ft)Zéphirine Drouhine. Very fragrant, deep cerise-pink blooms in profusion all summer long from attractive buds. Very reliable climber with thornless stems. 2.5m (8ft)

Bridge of Sighs Crimson Cascade Emily Gray Etoile de Hollande Golden Showers High HopesAlbertine

Lavinia New Dawn Schoolgirl Summertime Zéphirine Drouhine Birthday WishesIceberg

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CELEBRATION & SHRUB ROSESWe have put together a collection of roses which are appropriate as gifts for those special occasions, or as they are excellent varieties they will enhance any garden.More varieties of roses can be found on our web site. The shrub roses listed make wonderful specimen shrubs, or can be used for hedges and screens. Frau DagmarHastrup, Roserie de l’Hay and Rosa Rugosa White, pages 10 and 11, are also available as root-wrapped plants and can be included in the multi-buy offer above.

Birthday Wishes. Cup shaped, double roses, vibrant shades of pink. Repeat flowering. Light distinct perfume. Medium green leaves. Compact habit. 50cm (20ins)Champagne Moment. Clusters of fully double, heavily scented, deep apricot flowers paling with age. Repeat flowering. Healthy dark green glossy foliage. 60cm (2ft) Crazy for You. Clusters of unusual, fragrant, single blooms, scarlet, lemon, carmine, cream with yellow stamens. Repeat flowering. Healthy mid-green leaves. 1.2m (4ft)For Your Eyes Only. Distinctive, single blooms, pink to apricot-salmon with darker centre and light fragrance. Free and repeat flowering. Very disease resistant. 90cm (3ft)Happy Retirement. Abundent clusters of soft-pink, delicately fragrant, double blooms June to August. Dark green, healthy, glossy foliage. 1.2m (4ft)Let’s Celebrate. Huge trusses of double, ruffled, novel blooms, silver, white, purple and mauve with good fragrance. Very disease resistant glossy foliage. 90cm (3ft)Many Happy Returns. Showy clusters of semi-double, blush-pink cup-shaped, fragrant blooms. Repeat flowering. Orange-red hips. Disease resistant foliage. 75cm (2.5ft)Mum in a Million. Large clusters of double blooms in shades of pink with good fragrance. Repeat flowering. Bushy, dark green healthy, glossy foliage. 1m (3ft)

Nostalgia. Stunning, cup shaped, double roses, cream edged with rich cherry-red. Good fragrance, repeat flowering. Very healthy dark glossy-green leaves. 1m (3ft)Special Anniversary. Very fragrant, loosely double, rich rose-red, repeat flowering blooms. Healthy, lustrous, dark green foliage. 80cm (2.5ft)Special Occasion. Large, beautifully formed, coppery-orange blooms with strong fragrance. Repeat flowering. Healthy and vigorous. Dark green glossy leaves. 80cm (2.5ft)Wedding Celebration. Beautiful buds opening to exquistly shaped dark vibrant-red flowers with good fragrance. Dark green shiny foliage. 90cm (3ft)

Alba Meidiland. Profuse large clusters of very double pure white repeat flowers contrast against dark, glossy green foliage. Only 1m high, with 2 m spread (3ft x 6ft)Canary Bird. Arching stems with profuse, slightly scented, vibrant yellow, single flowers in spring, dark maroon hips. Fern-like, grey-green leaves. 2.5m x 1.8m (8ft x 6ft)Gallica Versicolor. Semi-double variable flowers, blush pink, striped and spotted crimson, some scent late summer. Compact, nearly thornless. 90cm x 90cm (3ft x 3ft)Rose de Rêscht. Very fragrant, fully double, purple-crimson blooms in profusion all summer then red or purple hips. Very healthy compact bush. 90cm x60cm (3ft x 2ft)Rosa Scabrosa. Masses of very large, papery, fragrant, single purplish-crimson flowers all summer. Enormous hips. Luxuriant glossy healthy foliage. 1.5 x 1.5m (4.5 x 4.5ft)

Crazy for You For Your Eyes Happy Retirement Let’s Celebrate Many Happy Returns Mum in a MillionChampagne Moment

Special Anniversary Special Occasion Wedding Celebration Canary Bird Gallica Versicolor Rose de RêschtNostalgia

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EVERLASTING SWEET PEA (Lathyrus latifolius). Colourful, reliable, fastgrowing, easy perennial, producing masses of sweet pea flowers on wingedstems from summer to early autumn. These make excellent cut flowers. Clingsby tendrils so it may need some support as a climber, but is also useful forground cover over sunny banks or slopes as it is drought tolerant. Cut back inautumn when the leaves have died, but will shoot again in the spring. This plantfixes nitrogen in the soil which will benefit surrounding plants.Pg £2.15 each, £1.99 each for 5 or more.

Pink Pearl (Rosa Perle). A profusion of large, pearly-pink flowers over a longperiod.Red Pearl. A profusion of large, pearly-red flowers over a long period.White Pearl. A profusion of large, pearly-white flowers over a long period.

HONEYSUCKLE, EARLY DUTCH (Lonicera periclymenum Belgica). Vigorousform of native woodbine with paired, ovate, dark green leaves on bushy twiningstems. Delightful sweetly fragrant, tubular purple-red and yellow flowers in Mayand June, followed by terminal bunches of bright orange-red berries. The flowersare very attactive to wildlife. Any aspect but prefers light shade. Suitable forgrowing through trees. Height 15-20ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

HONEYSUCKLE, HALL’S PROLIFIC (Lonicera japonica Hall’s Prolific).Rampant evergreen with pale green downy leaves on twining stems. From Juneto September, many heavily perfumed white flowers appear which turn paleyellow with age, followed by blue-black berries. Any aspect, but thrives in lightshade and is suitable for growing through trees. Height 25-30ft. Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.49 each, £2.35 each for 5 or more.

HYDRANGEA, CLIMBING (H. anomala petiolaris). A self-clinging vigorousclimber with dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn. It can reach up to70ft in favourable conditions. In June, flat heads of white sterile flowers appear in7 to 10 inch clusters, giving a magnificent display. These turn papery and remainon the plant into the winter. This plant will thrive on a north or north-east facingwall. Not suitable for dry sites. Height up to 70ft.Pg 8-12ins. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

CHOCOLATE VINE (Akebia quinata). Eye-catching, strong growing, semi-evergreen, self-clinging climber with attractive rounded leaves. In early summer itproduces clusters of unusual deep purple blooms with a spicy, chocolateperfume. Occasionally it produces very unusual, large, up to 5 inch long,sausage-shaped, edible, pale purple fruits. Sun or semi-shade. Height up to 30ft.Pg 8-12ins. £4.99 each, £4.65 for 5 or more.

CLEMATIS (MONTANA). A very vigorous, easily grown climber which is suitablefor any aspect including north, for training over pergolas and for growing throughtrees. A profusion of sweetly scented large flowers bedeck the plants in May andJune, these being followed by very attractive fluffy silver seed heads whichpersist well into autumn. Pg 11/2-2ft. £3.39 each, or three clematis, your choice deduct 30p per plant.

Broughton Star. Large 21/2 inch double and semi-double deep pink flowers withattractive deep-pink veining in late spring and early summer. Bronze tinted youngleaves. Height 12 to 24ft.Elizabeth. Large 3 inch soft pale pink flowers with a satin sheen and yellowanthers, are very sweetly scented. Leaves open an attractive bronze turning slowlyto mid-green with a purple flush. Height up to 40ft.Grandiflora. Extremely vigorous form with dark green leaves and 4 inch purewhite star-like flowers with yellow stamens. Height up to 40ft.

CLEMATIS (LARGE FLOWERED CULTIVARS). These colourful, deciduousclimbers carry flowers on the current year’s shoots or on sideshoots arising fromthe previous year’s growth. They are fully hardy to frost hardy. and should beplanted in moist but well drained soil with their roots in the shade, and coveredwith a good mulch. The root ball should be planted 3 inches below the soil surface.Pg £3.69 each, or three clematis, your choice deduct 30p per plant.

Dr. Ruppel. Impressive 4-6 inch single, deep rose-pink flowers with darkercentral bar and light chocolate anthers appear in a main flush in late spring andearly summer. Full sun or part shade. Height 8ft.Ernest Markham. Single flowers up to 6 inches across with six rich velvetycrimson-red overlapping sepals and buff stamens in early to late summer. Plantin south or west facing position. Height 8-12ft.

CLIMBERSCLIMBERS have major beneficial effects, firstly to cover an otherwise plain or unsightly area and secondly to soften and give life to an inanimate surface. In addition,many fruit trees and bushes can be trained as wall cover plants, along with a few species in the hedging section.POSITION All plants listed will grow in a sunny or partially shady position but those which will grow well under other conditions are noted.SIZE The approximate sizes quoted apply to height or spread as appropriate if left unpruned. Many plants can be pruned regularly to restrain their size.SIZES OFFERED The sizes for climbers are sometimes less than that quoted as they are often pruned back at the appropriate time during the dormant period inorder to encourage better, bushier growth next spring. ✖ can cause skin irritation ◆ poisonous.SOIL Unless otherwise stated the plants listed will all grow in any reasonable soil. ❉ Plants registered for Plant Breeders’ Rights see page 31.

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CLEMATIS (LARGE FLOWERED CULTIVARS) continuedGillian Blades. Pure white single flowers 6-8 inches across with conspicuouscrimped margins and golden stamens in May and June and again in September.Early flowers open with a tinge of blue. A good compact habit. Can be planted inany aspect. Height 6-8ft.Nelly Moser. Large, flattish flowers up to 8 inches across with 8 rosy-lilac sepalswith prominent carmine stripe and reddish stamens in late spring and earlysummer, followed by globular seed heads. Height 6-8ft.Rhapsody. Single, intense sapphire blue star-shaped flowers 4-6 inches acrosswith 6 broad sepals and creamy-yellow stamens in early summer often with asecond flush in late summer. The flower colour intensifies with age. Height 8-12ft.Rouge Cardinal. Single, 6 inch wide, spectacular velvety-crimson flowers withcreamy-white filaments and red-brown anthers. These cover this very vigorousplant from early mid-summer to early autumn giving a superb display over thislong period. Prefers full sun. Height 8-12ft.The President. Single, cupped flowers, 6 inches across, with 8 overlapping richviolet-purple sepals with paler bar, silvery on the reverse and pinkish to deep redstamens in late spring and early summer and also in early autumn. Height 6-8ft.Pg £3.69 each, or three clematis, your choice deduct 30p per plant.

COTONEASTER HORIZONTALIS ROBUSTUS (C. hjelmqvistii). Fast growingsemi-evergreen variety with stems forming a herring-bone pattern. Glossy darkgreen leaves turn bright red in autumn. Masses of pinkish-white flowers, veryattractive to bees, are followed by a profusion of bright red berries in autumnwhich provide food for birds. Useful for ground cover (see ground cover sectionP.24) or training on a wall of any aspect where a height of up to 8ft can bereached. Pg £1.99 each, £1.49 each for 5-49, £1.38 each for 50 or more.

IVY, GOLDHEART (Hedera helix Goldheart, H. h. Oro di Bogliasco).✖ ◆ Densevigorous evergreen. Attractive rich green foliage with large central splash ofbuttercup yellow. Tolerant of dry conditions and heavy shade, but colour will bebetter in sun or semi-shade. Excellent self-clinging wall cover plant reaching 20ftor more. Height (ground cover) 6ins. Plant 2ft apart.Pg 1-11/2ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5-49, £2.98 each for 50 or more.

IVY, IRISH (Hedera hibernica).✖ ◆ Dense, vigorous, evergreen which carpetsthe ground with large dark glossy green leaves. In spring clusters of light greenflowers, very attractive to bees, then black fruits in autumn, good bird food.Tolerant of dry conditions and heavy shade. Excellent fast, self-clinging wall coverplant to 20ft plus. Height (ground cover) 6ins. Plant 3ft apart.Pg 1-11/2ft. £1.99 each, £1.85 each for 5-49, £1.72 each for 50 or more.

IVY, SULPHUR HEART (Hedera colchica Sulphur Heart) (H. c. Paddy’s Pride).✖◆ Very impressive, dense, vigorous, hardy evergreen with varied, large, bold,strikingly variegated leaves which are splashed yellow in centre merging to palethen deep green with pale yellow veins. Self-clinging, fast growing, wall coverplant growing to 15ft. Height (ground cover) 6ins. Plant 3ft apart. Pg 1-11/2ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 for 5-49, £2.98 each for 50 or more.

JASMINE, SUMMER-FLOWERING (Jasminum officinale). Strong growing,hardy twining climber with mid-green leaves composed of 5-9 elliptic leaflets andclusters of brilliant white, beautifully fragrant flowers from June to September.Excellent planted in a conservatory where the perfume will fill the air. If outside itprefers a sheltered sunny aspect especially if grown in cold northern districts. Fullsun to light shade needed. Height up to 30ft.Pg 1-11/2ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

Clematis Montana, Elizabeth Clematis, Ernest Markham Clematis, Nelly MoserClematis, Dr. Ruppel

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Honeysuckle, Hall’s Prolific Star Jasmine Wistera Jasmine, Summer Flowering

JASMINE, WINTER-FLOWERING (Jasminum nudiflorum). Hardy, non twining,climber which thrives in any position even on a cold sunless north wall. Aprofusion of bright yellow flowers bespangle the angular green stems fromNovember to April before the small dark-green leaves appear, offering cheer ondreary winter days. Can also be grown as a shrub, or used for ground cover andis tolerant of poor soil, both acid and alkaline. Height up to 10ft. Pg 1-11/2ft. £3.49 each, £3.25 each for 5 or more.

PYRACANTHA (Firethorn). Dense, spiny, fast growing shrub which can bepruned to climb against a wall or fence with minimum tying necessary. It will becovered with clusters of white flowers in June, which are attractive to bees, andthese will be followed by masses of bunches of spherical, very colourful berriesin autumn and winter. These can be useful food for birds in the winter. Shadetolerant. When trained on a wall of any aspect a height of 9ft and spread of 12ftcan be attained, or it can be grown as a hedge or a free standing shrub. Orange Glow. Excellent form with dark green foliage and freely produced,persistent, orange-red to dark orange berries, each berry being 1/4 to 3/8 inchacross making the bunches quite spectacular.Red Column (P. coccinea Red Column). A more upright habit so easy to trainagainst a wall. Glossy, tidy leaves, with masses of very colourful bright redberries in autumn and winter.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

RUSSIAN VINE (Fallopia baldschuanica, F. aubertii) (Mile-a-Minute Vine). Veryfast growing twining climber for any aspect. In summer, it produces masses ofpanicles of whitish flowers which are 10 to 18 inches long, and these cover theframework of branches. In autumn, they age to pink and finally brown. These arefollowed by small pinkish white fruits. The heart-shaped, mid-green foliage hasgood autumn colouring of yellow and bronze. Height up to 40ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

STAR JASMINE (Trachelospermum jasminoides). Evergreen twining climber withglossy dark green leaves, 4 inches long, which give a marvellous foil to the waxy,five-petalled, extremely sweetly scented white flowers in mid to late summer. Inwinter leaves turn bronze-red. Outside, grow in a sheltered sunny, warmposition, or plant in a conservatory. Prefers neutral to alkaline soils, but will growin slightly acid soils. Height up to 28ft, spread 10ft.Pg 8-12ins. £4.99 each, £4.65 each for 5 or more.

VIRGINIA CREEPER (Parthenocissus quinquefolia engelmannii). Rampant self-clinging climber, excellent for covering large walls or rambling in tall trees. The greensummer leaves turn brilliant orange and red in autumn. When young, pin thestems to the wall to encourage self-clinging. Height up to 70ft.Pg 11/2-2ft. £2.99 each, £2.79 each for 5 or more.

WISTERIA (W. sinensis Prolific) (Chinese Wisteria).◆ An outstanding twiningclimber with woody stems which are covered with long, drooping racemes ofwonderfully scented, pea-like, pale violet or violet flowers in May. Attractive darkto mid-green leaves which consist of up to 11 leaflets. Can be grown against awall, up an old tree or trained as a small weeping standard. Height, as climber,up to 100ft. Pg 1-11/2ft. £6.99 each, £6.59 each for 5 or more.

OTHER PLANTS FOR TRAINING AGAINST WALLS OR FENCESIf you have a south or west facing wall or fence it is an ideal position to train afruit tree either as a fan or espalier. This can be done easily starting with amaiden apple or pear, see pages 18 to 19 and 20, where you will achieve anattractive wall cover with the added advantage of a good crop of fruit. Figs andgrapes are also suitable for such a position, but the fig will need to have its rootsrestricted to get a good crop. If you have a north facing wall a Morello cherry canbe successfully grown against this. For other ideas see the Fruit Section, Pages18-23 or contact our plant team for further advice.

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EMPATHY ROOTGROW

Rootgrow has been formally endorsed by the Royal Horticultural Society, after 7years of extensive use throughout their gardens. Rootgrow is now used with allplanting at RHS Wisley. This is incredibly significant as no other planting treatmenthas RHS approval and is one of the surest stamps of quality a horticulturalproduct can have. Rootgrow enhances a plant’s root system so a newly plantedplant will find more food and water, need less fertiliser, will establish faster thusreducing losses and increasing tolerance to drought and adverse soil conditions.

Rootgrow contains mycorrhizal fungi which attach to the roots and grow veryrapidly forming a secondary root system, extending the volume of soil exploredby the plant by 700 times. This secondary root system extracts water andnutrients from the soil and exchanges them for waste carbon from the plant. Thisprocess usually takes about three years to establish but by using Rootgrow, itwill be established within one month. Plants treated with Rootgrow will put onmore growth in their first year than untreated plants.

Rootgrow is now formulated to include the gel powder in a separate sachet for360g and larger sizes, allowing the user to either use the product dry orincorporating the gel powder and mixing with water into which the roots of bareroot plants are dipped before planting. Instructions are on the packet.

Quantity needed to treat different sizes of plants. This can only be a rough guideas the amount of root and the root structure varies considerably on differentspecies, but 50 grammes of rootgrow will treat approximately:-

14 to 20 1-2ft plants, 10 to 14 2-3ft plants and 7 to 10 3-4ft plants.

Rootgrow 60g (Non Gel Mix) £2.25 2.5 litre (2kg) (Gel Mix) £45.00150g (Non Gel Mix) £4.99 5 litre (4kg) (Gel Mix) £89.99360g (Gel Mix) £10.99 10 litre (8kg) (Gel Mix) £165.001 kg (Gel Mix) £24.99

EMPATHY AFTER PLANT FOR ROSES

A biologically active plant food Empathy Afterplant Rose Food is specificallyformulated for roses, containing essential nutrients, biologically activemycorrhizal fungi and nitrogen fixing bacteria. Mycorrhizal fungi aids in findingnew sources of nutrients and water for plants by establishing a secondary rootsystem. The increased nutrient and water uptake by the treated roots results in'stronger healthier plants'.

1kg which will treat 50 roses, £6.99

EMPATHY AFTER PLANT

Empathy After Plant, produced by the manufacturers of Rootgrow, is the naturalcomplementary feed to use twice during the growing season, especially onplants already treated with Rootgrow when planted.

An organic plant food which also contains Rootgrow, the mycorrhizal fungi whichwill attach to the plant roots. It contains plant derived nitrogen for top growth andgreening, seaweed meal and green compost as a plant derivedsource of potassium for flowering and fruiting. The humates offera source of organic acids which are essential for fertile soils, andthe mycorrhizal fungi produces a sticky protein ‘glomalin’ whichimproves the soil structure and binds the nutrients in the soil.

1kg, which treats 10 square metres £6.99

SOAKER HOSE KIT

Hozelock Soaker Hose (trickle hose) is designed to irrigate easily, efficiently andeconomically. Ideal for watering newly planted hedges, shrubberies, soft fruit,vegetables, greenhouse benching and bog gardens. The porous pipe can eitherbe laid on the surface of the soil or buried beneath the surface. As the hosedelivers the water direct to the soil, nearly all evaporation is eliminated. The waterwill spread approximately 20ins (0.5m) either side of the hose, depending on soiltype, so on cultivated ground the hose should be laid at 1m (1yd) intervals. Themaximum length achievable is a 50 metre run. Extra fittings can be supplied.

7.5m (25ft) hose, with connectors and water end stop £16.9915m (50ft) hose, with connectors and water end stop £24.9925m (82ft) hose, with connectors and water end stop £34.99

BROADLEAF P4

Broadleaf P4 is a polyacrylamide water storer and soil conditioner, which,especially when applied with Rootgrow, will give your plants the best possible start.The granules swell on contact with water and this water is then released slowlywhen the plant needs it. The granules will greatly extend the interval betweenwatering, will combat soil compaction improving the structure and increaseaeration thus promoting stronger root growth. The granules will continue to beactive for up to five years before breaking down to a non-toxic material. Most otherwater storage crystals start to break down within eighteen months. Usage rate 2grammes per plant.

250g bucket £5.35 10kg bucket £140.00 (£134.00 collected)2kg bucket £31.45

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BAMBOO CANES AND TREE STAKES

We are offering 3ft canes for the support of spiral tree guards when these arebeing used on young plants which are not strong enough to support the guards,but they do have many other uses.15p each for 1-49 Complete bale of 500 £49.0013p each for 50+ (£44.00 collected)

4ft canes. In sheltered areas use 4ft canes instead of 4ft stakes to supportyoung trees. Other uses include staking sprouts, dahlias, young climbers, etc.19p each for 1-49 16p each for 50+

For bush, half standard and young trees we are offering 3ft and 4ft x 1½in x1½in softwood tree stakes. These should be used with interlocking or buckletree ties, depending on the size of the tree to be supported. Also for use withtree shelters.3ft stakes - £1.19 each for 1-49 4ft stakes - £1.49p each for 1-49

PLANT TIESInterlocking Tree TiesSuper soft, adjustable, ties with ‘figure-of-eight’protection between plant and stake. 30cm (12ins)for bush or young trees.45p each for 1-49 40p each for 50-99 £29.95 for a pack of 100

Buckle Tree Ties45cm (18ins) long, 2.5cm (1in) wide, strong,tree ties with buckles for bush, half standardand full standard trees.85p each for 1-49 76p each for 50-99 £59.00 for a pack of 100

SHRUB SHELTERS

Shrub shelters are similar to tree shelters except they are 60cm (2ft) high andapproximately 15cm (6ins) square, so they are suitable for protecting youngspecimen shrubs and conifers from rabbit and rodent damage. They are usefulfor enhancing the growth of plants such as tomatoes in late spring.£2.35 each for 1-49£2.11 each for 50-249£1.95 each for 250 or more

WINDBREAK NETTING

If you live in a windy site it is always more difficult to get young plants establishedas the wind rocks the plants thus damaging delicate fibrous roots, and alsocauses dehydration. If a screen of netting is put on the windward side of theplant or, if practical, put right round the plant, the damage will be reducedconsiderably thus decreasing the risk of failure, and encouraging faster growthand establishment. The netting we supply offers 50% wind or 40% shadeprotection and is also useful to reduce frost damage. Netting should be erectedsecurely top and bottom so it is taught, and make sure there are no rough edgesthat could chafe the net.

Green Netting 1 metre (3ft 3ins) high 25 metre roll £24.9550 metre roll £47.95

Green Netting 1.5 metres (5ft) high 25 metre roll £39.9550 metre roll £75.00

PROTECTIVE FLEECEAn excellent, easy-to-use, light-weight spun-bonded polypropylene materialwhich can easily be cut with scissors and just needs laying over the crop andanchoring at the edges with ground pegs or staples (see below).

It will protect crops from insects, birds and extremes of weather and produces amicro-climate for early cropping and prolonging the growing period in autumn. Itallows an optimum passage of air and water but as it protects crops frominsects, it will need removing if insect pollination is necessary.

1.5 metres (5ft) wide10 metre roll £3.99 50 metre roll £17.9525 metre roll £9.99 250 metre roll £39.95

MULCH MATS

Mulch mats are square, heavy duty fibre mats which fiteasily around the stem of young trees or shrubs tooffer protection from weeds and slugs, help to keepthe soil warm and retain moisture. They also prevent topdressing from washing away. Now offered in two sizes, the45cm (18ins) square mats are suitable for trees and the 30cm(12ins) square for small trees and shrubs, and can also be usedas strawberry mats.

30cm (12 inch) square 45cm (18 inch) square45p each for 1-49 89p each for 1-4940p each for 50-249 80p each for 50-124£79.00 for a box of 250 £82.00 for a box of 125

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TREE SHELTERS

Tree shelters are ideal for helping to establish young trees.They are used extensively, especially on difficult sites, toprotect trees from cold winds and browsing animals.Because of their insulating properties, they also promotefaster growth. For example, you can expect up to sixtimes more growth on an oak sapling in the first two years. Theyencourage good strong stems with fewer side branches andmake weed control much easier.

The shelters are manufactured from twin-walled polyethylene,and, though flat-packed, they quickly form a circle whenerected. A round shelter offers less resistance to wind than asquare shelter. Heavy duty shelters have a curved lip top toprevent abrasion of the tree.

Most deciduous trees benefit from tree shelters except sweetand horse chestnut and beech but on very hostile sites eventhese have shown better growth with tree shelters. Bothheights 95mm (33/4ins) diameter.

Heavy Duty (For trees needing long term protection)0.75 metres (2ft 6ins) high 1.2 metres (4ft) high(3ft stake needed - see above) (4ft stake needed - see above)£1.49 each for 1-49 £2.25 each for 1-49£1.34 each for 50-249 £2.02 each for 50-249£1.23 each for 250 or more £1.86 each for 250 or more

SPIRAL TREE GUARDS

To protect your trees from rabbits etc., we can supply 60cm (24inch) high spiral plastic tree guards. We supply transparentguards which, if the risk of animal damage is very high, can beused on hedging plants as well as trees as they cause lessdamage to lower side branches. If the hedging plants orseedlings are not very strong, we would advise supporting theguards with 3ft bamboo canes (see above) otherwise the guardsmay damage the plants.

29p each for 1-49 26p each for 50-24926p each for 50-249£47.95 for a box of 250 (£45.95 collected)£43.65 per box for 5 or more boxes of 250

LANDSCAPE FABRICLandscape fabric is a permeable fabric which allows water to penetrate the soil,but suppresses the growth of weeds. If the ground is clear of perennial andannual weeds before planting, no weeds will develop when it is used. It can beeasily cut to size with scissors, and planting holes can be made in appropriateplaces. As this product is not UV stabilised it should be covered with a mulch ofbark or other material. This will improve the appearance and help retain moisture.Ground pegs or staples should be used to fix material to the ground.

1.5 metre (5ft) wide 25 metre roll £13.99 50 metre roll £24.95 100 metre roll £38.95

HEAVY DUTY LANDSCAPE FABRICHeavy duty landscape fabric can be used in the same way as landscape fabricbut it is far stronger and even if walked on, will last for years. It is made from UVstabilised black polypropylene tape which is woven to make a dense butpermeable fabric.

Apart from use as a weed suppressant, it can be used for ground cover ingreenhouses or for an outside standing area for pots, for covering sand benches andmany other uses. Supplied either 1 or 2 metres wide, it can easily be cut to size withscissors. Ground pegs or staples should be used to fix the material to the ground.

1 metre (3ft 3ins) wide 2 metres (6ft 6ins) wide25 metre roll £15.95 25 metre roll £32.0050 metre roll £24.95 50 metre roll £49.00100 metre roll £49.00 100 metre roll £95.00

GROUND PEGS AND STAPLESAn easy way of securing ground cover materials. Simply insert every yard (ormetre) to secure the material, thus eliminating flapping or sideways movement.

Ground Pegs can easily be removed and reused asthey are manufactured in strong, durable plastic.150mm (6ins) deep. Sold in packs of 20.£2.49 for 1 pack, £2.25 each for 5-49 packs, £2.02 each for 50 or more packs

Ground Staples are made from a strong, durable metaland push flush into the ground. 150mm (6ins) long.£4.49 per pack of 20, £4.15 each for 5 or more packs of 20.

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HOW TO ORDER. Please fill in details of your order on the order form and sendit with your remittance to the address on the rear cover. Please make chequespayable to Buckingham Nurseries Ltd. We can also accept orders by telephone,fax or via our web site, if payment is to be made by Mastercard, Visa or Maestro.We can accept orders by e-mail, but require any credit/debit card details to besent by another method.

If you have already used your order form please write your order printing clearlygiving: your name, the address with postcode you wish the plants to be sent to,and a daytime telephone number and e-mail address, if available. Then list thename, size, price and number of plants required. Send this, together with yourremittance, including the delivery and packing charge, to the address on theback cover. All prices include VAT where applicable. If you need a VAT receiptplease ask for one when ordering.

DELIVERY CHARGES.(For items in this catalogue) (Please also see ‘Despatch’*)

England, Wales and Scotland £8.95Excluding Highlands and Islands of Scotland.FREE DELIVERY when ordered through our web site for most orders over£100, excluding delivery charge. See web site for details and exclusions.

If you require the convenience of delivery on a specified date, as long as it isfrom Monday to Friday, we can arrange this for a small additional charge, orSaturday at a higher charge. This service is subject to sufficient notice beinggiven, the weather, and availability of goods. We would appreciate as muchnotice as possible, especially during peak periods, such as November,December and March.

Specified Date Delivery & Packing charge £15.95

Please ask for a quotation for delivery to addresses in:Channel Isles Isle of Man Isle of WightHighlands and Islands of Scotland Northern Ireland

DESPATCH. *PLANTS ARE DESPATCHED FROM THE NURSERY AS SOON ASPOSSIBLE, BUT AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR THERE MAY BE ADELAY OF SEVERAL WEEKS FROM THE RECEIPT OF AN ORDER TO ITSDESPATCH. The main problem is caused by the build up of orders for barerooted plants in September and October while we are waiting for the plants tobecome dormant, so if you want your plants in November please order early. Asfar as possible we despatch orders in the sequence in which we receive them,subject always to availability of the plants. We try to avoid despatching plantswhen the ground is frozen. We find that planting in autumn, January or Februarycauses fewest problems. In March and April the plants have often started intogrowth so are more susceptible to adverse conditions or delays in transit.

COLLECTION. Plants and sundries can be collected from the Garden Centre,but please check on availability. Goods can be reserved for collection to ensureavailability but due to administration and handling costs we charge a £5.00 feefor this service. At busy times of the year we may need three day’s notice for thisservice.

ALL SIZES. As this catalogue is printed before the end of the growing season allsizes are based on anticipated growth rates.

AVAILABILITY. Pot grown and cell grown plants are usually available fordespatch or collection all year round. Bare rooted plants can only be despatchedor collected when dormant, normally from mid-November until early April, butthese dates vary with the weather and with the variety of plant.

SUBSTITUTES. In the event of non-availability, we can try to substitute withsmaller or younger plants, or similar varieties whenever possible. If you wouldlike us to send substitutes please say so on your order. We reserve the rightto send available plants and refund for out-of-stock items.

WARRANTY. All plants are sent out in good condition, but if you are dissatisfiedon receipt of goods we must be informed immediately. We shall refund yourmoney for the cost of any goods returned if they are returned properly packedwithin 3 days of receipt.

When plants are newly transplanted they are more susceptible to diseases andadverse conditions. A healthy plant can fail should it become dried out, beplanted in unsuitable conditions, be affected by cold whilst not established, ormany other like factors and we cannot accept responsibility for failures. Shouldany failures occur we will consider claims if sent by August with complete detailsand we would usually offer to replace the plants in the autumn at half-price plusnormal delivery charge. This offer does not affect your statutory rights.

NON-DELIVERY OR DAMAGE. An estimated delivery will be advised on yourorder confirmation. If you have supplied us with an e-mail address you will benotified when your order is despatched. All orders are despatched on a nextworking day service. Please contact us if your order is not delivered within 48hours of despatch.

Please unpack and check your order as soon as possible and notify us within 3days of receipt of any damage or shortages. We can accept no responsibility forloss or damage if these conditions are not met.

EEC BUFFER FREE ZONES. Our nursery is classed in a Fireblight Buffer FreeZone so if you are wanting us to send plants to Northern Ireland please enquire.

PLANT PASSPORT NUMBER. UK/EW 14004 - if you are a trade customerneeding plant passport paperwork please ask when ordering.

TERMS OF BUSINESS & DELIVERY CHARGES

COLLECTING FROM THE GARDEN CENTREIf you are within a reasonable travelling distance from us we are open seven daysa week so plants can be collected. It is always best to telephone to check that wehave in stock all the items wanted as occasionally certain items can be out ofstock. One thing to bear in mind is that they take up a lot less space than manyimagine, for instance 50 2-3ft beech plants will fit into a black dustbin bag, or 24pot grown hedging plants would fit in a box on the front seat of a car.

HOW TO FIND US, AND HOW TO KEEP IN TOUCH.We are located approximately one mile west of the market town of Buckinghamon the A421. The M1, the M40 and Stowe, with its beautiful LandscapeGardens, are only a short drive from us. SatNav MK18 4AE.

REGISTERED ADDRESSBuckingham Nurseries Ltd, Tingewick Road, Buckingham, MK18 4AE.Registered in England No 4633838. VAT Reg. Number: 787 7725 58.

Telephone: Reception: 01280 822133, Mail Order Department: 01280 827925.Fax.: 01280 815491.Web: www.hedging.co.uk www.buckinghamgardencentre.co.ukfacebook.com/BuckinghamNurseries twitter.com/buckinghamgc

HOW WE PACK YOUR PLANTS

If you live a long distance from Buckingham we can get your plants to you safelyas we have a long experience of packing plants. We have designed a special box,know to us as a ‘Toblerone®’, in which plants can besecurely fastened. The rigid cardboard protects the plantsensuring that they reach you in perfect condition.

Bare rooted plants are lifted from our field or plant beds. Wemake sure the roots are moist and then wrap them in strawor recycled shredded cardboard. The roots are then wrappedin plastic to ensure they stay moist while in transit. They arethen ready to be secured to the ‘Toblerone®’ box by cable ties.

Pot grown and cell grown plants are wrapped innewspaper and then careful ly packed incardboard boxes.

Some larger orders and larger special order itemsare sent by a specialist pallet company. They willrequire a level location to unload the pallet and wewill check this with you before using a palletservice.

The couriers collect from us on a daily basis in theafternoon and in most cases parcels are sent

on a 24 hour service so the plants will havebeen out of the ground for a very short

while before reaching theirdestination. The couriers prefer tohave a signature for the safe

receipt, but if this is not practical, ifwe are given clear instructions where

they should be left, this will be done.