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Arbutus menziesii
Arbutus menziesii
€10.00
Arbutus menziesii - Pacific Madrone Related to our native strawberry tree, Arbutus menziesii is a medium-sized, slow-growing evergreen tree with a spreading habit. It has beautiful, papery cinnamon-coloured bark which peels away to reveal the pistachio-green wood underneath. The small, dark green, glossy leaves have whitish undersides, giving a ...
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree
€8.00
Arbutus unedo - Strawberry Tree - (Caithne) Thought to be native to the south-west of Ireland, and sometimes called the Killarney strawberry tree or caithne, Arbutus unedo is also found in Mediterranean countries. It is mainly found in the wild in Co. Kerry especially in the Killarney district where it forms a large part of the natural forest on...
Arbutus unedo Compacta
Arbutus unedo Compacta
€10.00
Dwarf Strawberry Tree A small growing form of the native Killarney strawberry tree. It bears fruit that are rather like a strawberry to look at, though not in taste. These are borne at the same time as the flowers, in late autumn, taking a year to mature. Glossy, dark green leaves with serrated edges and attractive cinnamon-brown bark, peeling i...
Arbutus unedo Rubra
Arbutus unedo Rubra
€5.00
Red Strawberry Tree A form of the native Killarney strawberry tree or caithne, Arbutus unedo f. rubra differs from the species only in having deep pink flowers. A small to medium-sized, slow-growing evergreen tree or large shrub, it bears fruit rather like a strawberry to look at, though not in taste. These are borne at the same time as the flow...
Betula albosinensis China Rose
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch China Rose A new cultivar with bark of a deeper orange-red, Betula albosinensis China Rose is a beautiful tree which shines in all seasons. It forms a graceful, medium-sized, deciduous tree with an open twiggy crown, and beautiful, deep orange red bark, peeling to reveal patches of cream and beige, especially lovely when...
Betula albosinensis China Ruby
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch China Ruby Smaller than most Chinese red-barked birches, Betula albosinensis China Ruby is an ideal tree for small gardens. Beautiful tree in all seasons, it forms a graceful, slow-growing, small to medium-sized, deciduous tree with a twiggy, open crown. The shiny, coppery-russet bark peels to reveal pale chestnut and cr...
Betula albosinensis Fascination
€14.00
Chinese red-barked birch Fascination Beautiful throughout the year, Betula albosinensis Fascination is a vigorous, medium-sized deciduous tree with ascending branches and an open, pyramidal crown, particularly good when planted in groups, but also lovely as a specimen. The shining, deep copper-orange bark slowly turns shades of white and pink, a...
Betula albosinensis Pink Champagne
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch Pink Champagne A beautiful tree for year-round colour in a medium-sized or larger garden, Betula albosinensis Pink Champagne is a slender, medium-sized, deciduous tree with an open spreading crown casting a light, dappled shade. The bark is a beautiful pale orange-pink with a white bloom, which peels to reveal a deeper p...
Betula albosinensis Red Panda
€18.00
Chinese red-barked birch Red Panda A superb, vigorous tree for year-round interest, Betula albosinensis Red Panda is a medium-sized to large, deciduous tree with an open conical crown. The bark is a deep coppery pinkish-crimson, peeling early to reveal a purple and grey beneath. The pointed, ovate leaves are deep green, turning butter-yellow in ...
Betula albosinensis var. septentrionlis Kansu
€18.00
Northern Chinese red Birch Kansu A lovely, easy-to-grow tree for year-round colour, Betula albosinensis var. septentrionlis Kansu is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with upright branches and an open, conical crown. The bark is a rich, matte, coppery-brown, which flakes and peels to reveal an under-bark of similar colour. The pointed, ov...
Betula ermanii Holland
Betula ermanii Holland
€49.50
Erman’s Birch Holland A Dutch-bred birch with year-round interest, Betula ermanii Holland is a tall, deciduous tree with an open, rounded, ovate crown and elegant habit. It is one of the first to come into leaf in spring, and one of the first to lose its leaves in autumn, revealing beautiful, flaking, silvery-yellow bark which looks lovely in th...
Betula nigra - River Birch
€7.00
River Birch A fast growing large tree with beautiful creamy, peeling bark that darkens with age. Betula nigra is the perfect tree for wet ground. Native to the Southeastern U.S. where it mainly grows along riverbanks in which it is a valuable tree in preventing erosion and it has in fact been a popular tree in Europe for many years because of t...
Betula papyrifera - Paper Birch
€4.00
Paper Birch Native to North America, Betula papyrifera is sometimes called the Canoe birch, as the oily bark was used by native Americans to cover their canoes and teepees. The paper birch is a tall, fast-growing, deciduous tree of graceful, conical habit, well adapted to northern climates. The bark is white, peeling off in papery patches to rev...
Betula pendula - Silver Birch
€2.20
Silver Birch - (Beith gheal) The familiar native silver birch, Betula pendula, is a tall, deciduous tree with an open crown and gracefully drooping branches. The bark is white, peeling off in papery patches to reveal pale salmon under-bark. Long, brownish-yellow male catkins like lamb’s tails appear in mid-spring; the upright, female flowers are...
Betula utilis Long Trunk
Betula utilis Long Trunk
€18.00
Weeping Himalayan Birch A weeping form of the West Himalayan birch, Betula utilis Long Trunk is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with the same brilliant white, peeling bark and a slender habit. Dark green, triangular leaves turn a warm yellow in autumn. The bark can be power-washed or scrubbed to keep it pristine. Particularly attractive p...
Betula utilis Wakehurst Place Chocolate
€15.00
Himalayan Birch Wakehurst Place Chocolate A rare and beautiful form of the West Himalayan birch, Betula utilis Wakehurst Place Chocolate was bred at Wakehurst Place in Sussex, a botanical garden managed by Kew. Wakehurst Place Chocolate is a vigorous, medium-sized, deciduous tree with a slender habit, named for its gorgeous, dark chocolate-brown...
Carpinus betulus - Hornbeam
€2.00
Hornbeam Grown as a Tree A great tree for damp ground, Hornbeam make a good stately tree when mature, it will take the heavy ground that Beech dislikes and is a great grower in our wet climate. The wood is heavy and hard and is used for tools; it also burns hot and slowly, making it a very suitable tree for growing for firewood. Holds the RHS aw...
Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine
€10.00
Upright Hornbeam Bred in Holland, Carpinus betulus Frans Fontaine is a compact and upright cultivar of the hornbeam, making it suitable for smaller gardens. Long-lived, medium-sized, deciduous tree with an attractive form, even in winter. Glossy, mid-green, beech-like leaves, turning golden in autumn. Tolerates heavy, wetter soils, but drought-t...
Carpinus betulus Quercifolia
Carpinus betulus Quercifolia
€22.00
Oak-leaved hornbeam A rather slow-growing form of the common hornbeam, Carpinus betulus Quercifolia is distinguished by its glossy green, deeply lobed leaves, rather like oak-leaves. It forms a large, stately, deciduous tree with a conical crown when young, broadening out with age. The leaves turn a rich yellow in autumn. Yellowish-green flowers...
Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red
€10.00
Carpinus betulus Rockhampton Red This Hornbeam is similar growth wise to common Carpinus betulus but with the addition of wonderful red Autumn colour, from late September to October, the leaves turn different shades of bright red and orange. These colors normally persist until mid November, then the leaves turn brown. Discovered in 1990 by an UK...