A majestic wide spreading tree unsurpassed for its beautiful display of large double white fragrant flowers and contrasting copper coloured leaves.
The flowers fade to a subtle shade of pink.
The latest of all the cherries to flower, this variety is at least 500 years old and is still one of the best.
One of the most popular Witch Hazels. The large sulphur-yellow flowers are borne in densely crowded clusters in January and February and have a strong sweet fragrance. Leaves are lustrous and have cheerful yellow tints in autumn.
Heavily laden branches glowing with butter coloured fruit each autumn make this a stunning tree. The apple blossom flowers in spring add to its charm and the fruit are ideal for making crab apple jelly. (N. America)
Clouds of large bunches of fragrantly scented pure white flowers followed by abundant dainty yellow fruit. Also an excellent pollinator for apples.
An interesting large red round fruiting form with attractive pronounced calyces, very attractive – just like rosehips! Bright red skin with red flesh. Makes amber crab apple jelly. White fowers in the spring. UK
Beautiful orange-red autumn colours. A profusion of small white flowers in spring. Unsatisfactory on shallow chalk. Very hardy.
A naturally dwarf tree with an upright habit, for even the smallest garden. Dark purplegreen leaves and stunning pink and white flowers in April. Persistent large, round, maroon fruit perfect for the best crab apple jelly. Bred by Hugh Ermen … Read More
This recent hybrid Betula ‘Crimson Frost’ x Betula populifolia ‘Whitespire’ introduction has persistent rich burgundy leaves and in time a good white stem with cinnamon hues. The yellow-orange-red autumn colours are an added feature. (Wisconsin, USA)
This small, broadly columnar tree has brown flaking old bark which shows cinnamon coloured new bark beneath. The three lobed yellowish-green leaves turn red and scarlet in autumn. Pale greenish-yellow flowers in late spring. Grows best in sun and light shade and on … Read More