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Acer palmatumAcer palmatum
Japanese Maple
Acer palmatumAcer palmatum
Japanese Maple
Exposure
Partial Shade / Full Sun
Mature size
4–8 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Deciduous
A small, slow-growing deciduous specimen for sheltered courtyards, shaded forecourts, and refined planting schemes, defensible across most of temperate Europe wherever the site offers reliable summer moisture and protection from drying wind and late spring frost.
- ExposurePartial Shade / Full Sun
- Mature size4–8 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread4–8 m
- DroughtLow
A small, slow-growing deciduous specimen for sheltered courtyards, shaded forecourts, and refined planting schemes, defensible across most of temperate Europe wherever the site offers reliable summer moisture and protection from …
‘Bloodgood’Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Japanese Maple ‘Bloodgood’
‘Bloodgood’Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’
Japanese Maple ‘Bloodgood’
Exposure
Partial Shade
Mature size
4–6 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Deciduous
A small specimen maple selected for deep wine-red foliage that holds its colour through summer and turns scarlet in autumn. Reliable across most of temperate Europe given partial shade and assured drainage.
- ExposurePartial Shade
- Mature size4–6 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageDeciduous
A small specimen maple selected for deep wine-red foliage that holds its colour through summer and turns scarlet in autumn. Reliable across most of temperate Europe given partial shade and …
‘Dissectum’Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’
Japanese Maple ‘Dissectum’
‘Dissectum’Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum’
Japanese Maple ‘Dissectum’
Exposure
Partial Shade
Mature size
2–3 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Deciduous
A slow-growing laceleaf form of the Japanese maple, specified as a focal specimen for half-shaded courtyards, waterside compositions, and large containers, where its pendulous mound and finely dissected foliage carry the design.
- ExposurePartial Shade
- Mature size2–3 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageDeciduous
A slow-growing laceleaf form of the Japanese maple, specified as a focal specimen for half-shaded courtyards, waterside compositions, and large containers, where its pendulous mound and finely dissected foliage carry …
Araucaria araucanaAraucaria araucana
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Araucaria araucanaAraucaria araucana
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
12–25 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
A slow, long-lived evergreen conifer specified as a standalone sculptural specimen in maritime temperate landscapes across western and southern Europe, where mild summers and reliable winter moisture suit its Andean origin.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size12–25 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageEvergreen
- Spread5–10 m
- DroughtModerate
A slow, long-lived evergreen conifer specified as a standalone sculptural specimen in maritime temperate landscapes across western and southern Europe, where mild summers and reliable winter moisture suit its Andean …
Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’
Silver Birch ‘Fastigiata’
Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’Betula pendula ‘Fastigiata’
Silver Birch ‘Fastigiata’
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
up to 15 m
Growth
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
A columnar selection of Betula pendula, retained for its narrow vertical form and the species' familiar silver-white peeling bark. Specified across cool-temperate Europe for alignments, tight tree pits, and contemporary schemes where lateral space is constrained.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature sizeup to 15 m
- GrowthFast
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spreadup to 3 m
A columnar selection of Betula pendula, retained for its narrow vertical form and the species' familiar silver-white peeling bark. Specified across cool-temperate Europe for alignments, tight tree pits, and contemporary …
Camellia japonicaCamellia japonica
Japanese Camellia
Camellia japonicaCamellia japonica
Japanese Camellia
Exposure
Partial Shade / Full Shade
Mature size
2–6 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
A slow-growing evergreen with winter and early-spring flowering, Camellia japonica suits sheltered, semi-shaded positions on acidic, moisture-retentive soils across Atlantic and warm-temperate Europe where prolonged hard frosts are unlikely.
- ExposurePartial Shade / Full Shade
- Mature size2–6 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageEvergreen
- Spread2–4 m
- DroughtLow
A slow-growing evergreen with winter and early-spring flowering, Camellia japonica suits sheltered, semi-shaded positions on acidic, moisture-retentive soils across Atlantic and warm-temperate Europe where prolonged hard frosts are unlikely.
Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’
Atlas Cedar ‘Glauca’
Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’Cedrus atlantica ‘Glauca’
Atlas Cedar ‘Glauca’
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
15–20 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
A glaucous selection of the Atlas cedar, specified across warm-temperate and Mediterranean Europe as a long-lived structural conifer where blue-silver foliage, drought endurance, and slow accumulation of architectural form together carry a scheme.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size15–20 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageEvergreen
A glaucous selection of the Atlas cedar, specified across warm-temperate and Mediterranean Europe as a long-lived structural conifer where blue-silver foliage, drought endurance, and slow accumulation of architectural form together …
Cercis siliquastrumCercis siliquastrum
Judas Tree
Cercis siliquastrumCercis siliquastrum
Judas Tree
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
5–10 m
Growth
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
A small-stature Mediterranean flowering tree for plazas, courtyards, and tight tree pits across the warm-temperate band of Europe, where its early spring blossom on bare wood and rounded multi-stem habit carry the design.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size5–10 m
- GrowthMedium
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread5–10 m
- DroughtHigh
A small-stature Mediterranean flowering tree for plazas, courtyards, and tight tree pits across the warm-temperate band of Europe, where its early spring blossom on bare wood and rounded multi-stem habit …
Cornus floridaCornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Cornus floridaCornus florida
Flowering Dogwood
Exposure
Partial Shade / Full Sun
Mature size
5–10 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Deciduous
A small, slow-growing deciduous tree (5 to 10 m at maturity) specified for sheltered, partially shaded positions in cool-temperate gardens, where its layered branching and four-bract spring display anchor woodland-edge and ornamental groupings.
- ExposurePartial Shade / Full Sun
- Mature size5–10 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread5–10 m
- DroughtLow
A small, slow-growing deciduous tree (5 to 10 m at maturity) specified for sheltered, partially shaded positions in cool-temperate gardens, where its layered branching and four-bract spring display anchor woodland-edge …
Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba
Maidenhair Tree
Ginkgo bilobaGinkgo biloba
Maidenhair Tree
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
15–25 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Deciduous
Ginkgo biloba is a slow-growing deciduous conifer relative specified for street pits, avenues, and solitary specimens. Its tolerance of compaction, pollution, and a very wide temperature range makes it a defensible choice across most of temperate Europe.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size15–25 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread8–12 m
- DroughtModerate
Ginkgo biloba is a slow-growing deciduous conifer relative specified for street pits, avenues, and solitary specimens. Its tolerance of compaction, pollution, and a very wide temperature range makes it a …
Liriodendron tulipiferaLiriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipiferaLiriodendron tulipifera
Tulip Tree
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
20–35 m
Growth
Fast
Foliage
Deciduous
A large deciduous canopy tree suited to parkland, estate, and urban shade plantings across much of temperate Europe. Winter-hardy to approximately minus 34 °C (USDA zone 4a), it tolerates a wider climatic range than most North American broadleaves.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size20–35 m
- GrowthFast
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread10–15 m
- DroughtModerate
A large deciduous canopy tree suited to parkland, estate, and urban shade plantings across much of temperate Europe. Winter-hardy to approximately minus 34 °C (USDA zone 4a), it tolerates a …
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Gallisoniensis’Magnolia grandiflora ‘Gallisoniensis’
Southern Magnolia ‘Gallisoniensis’
Magnolia grandiflora ‘Gallisoniensis’Magnolia grandiflora ‘Gallisoniensis’
Southern Magnolia ‘Gallisoniensis’
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
15–20 m
Growth
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
A broadly pyramidal evergreen selected for reliable flowering and dense crown structure, Magnolia grandiflora 'Gallisoniensis' suits avenue, parkland, and large-scale specimen use in zones where winter minima remain above approximately minus 15 °C.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size15–20 m
- GrowthMedium
- FoliageEvergreen
A broadly pyramidal evergreen selected for reliable flowering and dense crown structure, Magnolia grandiflora 'Gallisoniensis' suits avenue, parkland, and large-scale specimen use in zones where winter minima remain above approximately …
Olea europaeaOlea europaea
Olive Tree
Olea europaeaOlea europaea
Olive Tree
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
5–12 m
Growth
Slow
Foliage
Evergreen
A structural evergreen for sites where winter minima stay above roughly minus 10 degrees Celsius, offering slow-developing sculptural form, year-round silver-green foliage, and minimal irrigation demand once established in free-draining soils.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size5–12 m
- GrowthSlow
- FoliageEvergreen
- Spread5–10 m
- DroughtHigh
A structural evergreen for sites where winter minima stay above roughly minus 10 degrees Celsius, offering slow-developing sculptural form, year-round silver-green foliage, and minimal irrigation demand once established in free-draining …
Pinus pineaPinus pinea
Stone Pine
Pinus pineaPinus pinea
Stone Pine
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
12–20 m
Growth
Medium
Foliage
Evergreen
A Mediterranean parasol pine specified for sunlit terraces, coastal alignments, and southern parkland schemes where its broad, flat crown at maturity is the design feature. Reliable and thriving across mild Atlantic and Mediterranean climates.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size12–20 m
- GrowthMedium
- FoliageEvergreen
- Spread8–15 m
- DroughtHigh
A Mediterranean parasol pine specified for sunlit terraces, coastal alignments, and southern parkland schemes where its broad, flat crown at maturity is the design feature. Reliable and thriving across mild …
Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’
Japanese Cherry ‘Kanzan’
Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’Prunus serrulata ‘Kanzan’
Japanese Cherry ‘Kanzan’
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
6–10 m
Growth
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Few deciduous specimens deliver a stronger seasonal event: dense clusters of double pink blossom in April and May, carried on a stiffly ascending, vase-shaped crown that broadens to a rounded canopy as the tree matures.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size6–10 m
- GrowthMedium
- FoliageDeciduous
Few deciduous specimens deliver a stronger seasonal event: dense clusters of double pink blossom in April and May, carried on a stiffly ascending, vase-shaped crown that broadens to a rounded …
Quercus coccineaQuercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Quercus coccineaQuercus coccinea
Scarlet Oak
Exposure
Full Sun
Mature size
15–25 m
Growth
Medium
Foliage
Deciduous
Specifiers reaching for reliable autumn colour across cool-temperate Europe will find a fast-growing, wide-crowned oak whose vermilion display arrives late and holds for weeks, casting dappled shade open enough to underplant in parks and estate settings.
- ExposureFull Sun
- Mature size15–25 m
- GrowthMedium
- FoliageDeciduous
- Spread12–18 m
- DroughtModerate
Specifiers reaching for reliable autumn colour across cool-temperate Europe will find a fast-growing, wide-crowned oak whose vermilion display arrives late and holds for weeks, casting dappled shade open enough to …
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