Ornamental Trees

Ornamental trees are grown purely for their ornamental rather than commercial value. They are often used as part of a garden setting for their flowers, shape or other attractive characteristics. Ornamental trees are distinguished from amenity trees which are used in larger areas for shading and screening, or in urban areas. It is best to prune flowering trees after the blossoms fade. If they have berries, you may wish to prune in late winter. We offer a variety of flowering ornamental trees.

Red Flowering Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Carnea)

This hybrid has very large, dark green leaves. Whilst pyramidal in shape when very young, the red horse chestnut slowly develops into a round, very dense tree. The tree blooms in late spring between May and June with soft pink and bright red flowers appearing in clusters. The tree also bears light brown round husks which are slightly prickly and contain glossy brown seeds.

Bird Cherry (Prunus Padus Albertii)

Conical when young, the bird cherry is a deciduous, spreading tree which is particularly suitable for spaces wider than 3 metres. This shrubby, woodland edge tree flourishes with fragrant almond scented white flowers in pendant spikes during late spring, followed by small, black fruits late summer. Dark green leaves often turn yellow-orange in autumn.

Turkey Oak (Quercus Cerris)

One of the fastest growing of the oak family, the robust turkey oak is characterised by its broad open crown. It is a deciduous, spreading tree with coarsely toothed leaves which resemble a turkey foot, slightly rough to touch. The tree bears acorns arranged on stalks which are up to 1 inch long. The turkey oak often grows in dry sandy soils and has a dark bark which becomes rough and thick with age.

Cut Leafed Mountain Ash (Sorbus auc. Asplenifolia)

This deciduous, small to medium tree stands elegant, upright and shapely with fern-like leaves. The cut leafed mountain ash bears deep rich crimson fruits in autumn. An outstanding variety.

Mountain Ash (Sorbus Commixta)

A small columnar tree when young, broadening slightly with maturity. The winter buds are long, sticky and pointed. The mountain ash leaves are smooth and glossy green, coppery when young but colouring richly in autumn. The tree bears large erect bunches of small, globular red and orange-red fruits. An ideal tree for colourful autumn foliage.