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Some gardens in different countries, which are open to the public, may not be all heather gardens, but all have significant plantings - see bottom of right hand menu table in each page of Erica carnea Gallery. See same pages to locate nurseries throughout the world who sell heathers. Some heathers besides having flowers have foliage colours that change from 1 season to the next season -
and the Index for the heathers shown in each of these Comparison Pages is in 1 or more Index Pages in the Heather Evergreen Shrub Index Gallery instead of being in the same Comparison page, due to their being too many to include within the available space.
The Heather Society is the International Cultivar Registration Authority for all heathers: plants in the genera Andromeda, Bruckenthalia spiculifolia, Calluna, Daboecia and Erica. The following shows the 74 heathers split up and then each described in a Heather Description Page with large-size photos in the relevant Heather Description Gallery:-
as shown in the Topic menu on the left. You can select a Heather Evergreen Shrub by clicking on the Thumbnail to change page to its Plant Description from the:-
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The Heather Society The Heather Society also has a Plant Ordering Service . |
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The following is from the Highland Heathers Comrie Frequently Asked Questions Page and they request that you call them for up-to-date stock if your wish to order their heathers:- "Care of Heathers Planting 1. Before planting get rid of all weeds particularly perennial weeds. 2. Always plant with the lower foliage firmly on the soil e.g bare stems below the soil. 3. 2" peat mulch around new plants. 4. Plant in open sunny position or semi-shade free from dense shade and over-hanging trees. 5. Planting distance: • 5-7 plants per square yard • 12-18" apart depending on variety 6. Plant in a mixture of peat and soil. 7. Never plant in pure peat. 8. Plant all year round but best in April/May or September/October as the ground is warm and damp. Maintenance Very little as long as the following points are observed:- 1. Never allow plants to dry out. Drought is the greatest danger to plants before they are well established. 2. If well mulched little weeding is necessary. Light dressings of slow release fertiliser, powdered seaweed, hoof and horn manure, dried blood, fish manure, bone meal are beneficial. Overfeeding produces too much soft growth and no flowers. 3. Pruning - Winter/Spring flowering need pruning only very rarely perhaps once every 2-3 years if at all. Other varieties require pruning on a regular basis after they have flowered every year. This keeps the plant bushy, evenly shaped and covered in new growth that will provide the flowers for the next season. 4. Complete ground cover within 2 or 3 years. " |
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Recommended Heathers - This is a revised list, following discussions at The Heather Society’s Annual Gathering 2011; published online on 13 September 2011. Spring Park Nursery in Dumfries & Galloway, South West Scotland has over 1000 heather cultivars for mail-order sale to the UK and exports to Holland, Germany, France and Italy. Heather's Heide has 1400 heather cultivars for mail-order sale from Holland, but their online shop website is closed on Sunday, and the only online page on display on that week-day states that fact. They can create planting proposal(s) and then you can mail-order those plants for that planting proposal. Plantago has links to nurseries for most of andromeda, calluna , daboecia and erica heathers in the EEC. Karla's favourite heathers from the 900 for mail-order sale from Heaths & Heathers Nursery in America. Bunchberry Nurseries has 69 Heathers for sale and collection from nursery in Canada. Descriptions of heather varieties suitable for growing in the gardens of central Russia.
Starting to take more photos so that I can compare the flower colour and Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter foliage colour in this gallery and the Colour Wheel Galleries - October 2014. |
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PLANT LABELLING Besides the 2 groups of Erica mackayana which were photographed with white flowers in August 2013 in the Heathers beds of the RHS garden at Wisley, when normally they are described as Pink, it becomes difficult to identify the following heather in an isosceles triangle of each side being 16 feet (480 cms) long without its possible label being visible on the 2 January 2015:- and from other end of the bed:-
INCORRECT LABEL The White Plant Label states Erica 'John Pook' (which is Erica carnea 'John Pook'):- Erica carnea 'John Pook' - White in bud open lilac pink give a bi-colored effect. Flowers from January-March. Medium green foliage 6” tall by 18” wide. The following photo agrees with the above description of "white in bud open lilac pink", so this heather may be
Possibly the same problems as have arisen in the Mixed Borders of the RHS garden at Wisley may occur in the Heather Beds:-
like the lack of the cultivar name for this Rhododendron in one of the Heather Beds with my photo from 1 May 2013:- crop of above photo:- I assume that if the Royal Horticultural Society asked the diligent workforce in China; that the Chinese would then provide the labour, materials and expertise to supplant the current efforts in plant labelling of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at Wisley.
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. Dear Chris Although we have a "slide library" most slides are old and the images are not good. Moreover we simply do not have the range of material that you are seeking especially considering that heathers can change foliage colour several times in the year (see <http://www.heathersociety.org/heather-of-the-month>). Heathers (Calluna, Erica, Daboecia and Andromeda) have flower colour coded by the Heather Society's own colour chart which was devised using the RHS chart. The best I can do is ask our newsletter editor to include your request and hope members respond (but don't expect much). Regards
Charles Nelson (Dr): Registrar
On 23 May 2012, at 14:51, Chris Garnons-Williams wrote: As a hobby I am creating a small educational website www.ivydenegardens.co.uk, part of which aims to compare the flower, foliage, overall shape, fruit/seed and in flowerbeds/landscape of every cultivated/wildflower plant either grown and/or sold in the UK. Some heathers change foliage colour from season to season and I would like to include all your registered heathers in my website and their foliage in the Foliage Colour Wheels (212 colours) and their flower colours in their own galleries as well as in the Flower Colour Wheels. To do this I need donated photos of the flower, flowers, each change of foliage colour from juvenile to mature to dead or from spring to summer, autumn and winter as well as the whole natural shape. I have done 10% of the native wildflowers as their own page, all of them in their family pages with website links to photos, mail-order for seeds or plants and distribution maps. Am presently doing the American Gladioli registered in 2009 - having done registration year 2008 and the ones supplied by the registrar of English Classified Gladioli for the European Gladioli.
The Heather Society (charity registered in England and Wales no. 261407): "to promote and encourage an interest in heathers" website www.heathersociety.org
Administrator (Dr Charles Nelson), Tippitiwitchet Cottage, Hall Road, OUTWELL, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8PE, UK [int + 44] (0) 1945 774077 theheathersociety@phone . |
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Deeproot Plant base is an encyclopaedia of plants in the form of a simple to use interactive database. It is supplied complete with extensive data, but also enables adding and modification with personal information, including references to external material. The fully featured PC edition is available for download, also the same data may be viewed in the free simplified on-line version at www.deeproot.co.uk . The commercial reproduction rights of the photos in the database are for sale from Geoffrey Looker of Deeproot Software - email: enq@deeproot.co.uk. |
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Andromeda polifolia |
"A dwarf plant of the northern hemisphere found in Europe, North America ad Japan. The majority of the species grown in gardens emanate from the Japanese population where they are found on well separated mountains, each having distinctive groups of plants." |
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Bruckenthalia spiculifolia |
"A dwarf, heather like shrub with tiny dense foliage with flowers displayed above the plant in short compact racemes. Ideal for the heather garden with a flowering season earlier than most Daboecia and Erica cinerea." "Erica spiculifolia (Bruckenthalia) - Bruckenthalia's beautiful name has been changed to plain old Erica." from Heaths and Heathers. See Erica spiculifolia below. |
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Calluna vulgaris are listed in the Calluna vulgaris B Gallery Pages |
"Calluna prefers light acid soils. It will grow in any lime free soil but growth is less vigourous in heavier soils. Calluna will perform better in open sunny situations, this being particularly true for those exhibiting foliage colour variations." |
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August, September |
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Daboecia azorica |
"This species is found growing in the azores up to a height of 2000m, but despite this, clones so far collected are easily damaged by -5 degrees C frosts. It is distinguished from Daboecia cantabrica by being a more diminuative plant with smaller leaves and flowers with no hairs on the corolla. Plants sold under this name are usually Daboecia x scotica." |
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Daboecia cantabrica |
"St. Daboec's heath has broad leaves, white on the underside, and large flowers which drop when finished. They will tolerate a little shade but should not be planted directly under trees. They are remarably resistant to drought. Some cultivars suffer in winter if planted in heavy ground, frost hollows, or in cold windy aspects." |
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"This group of plants consist of hybrids between Daboecia cantabrica and Daboecia azorica. They have the compactness of Daboecia azorica and hardiness of Daboecia cantabrica. Cultural details as for Daboecia cantabrica." |
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Erica arborea |
"A tree heath which in our UK climate may reach 3-5 metres. It is not as tolerant of lime as is commonly supposed and is best grown in acid conditions. Young plants should be shaped in the early years to avoid untidy growth. It is not generally very hardy but there are exceptions. Can be damaged by heavy snowfalls but will break from the base again." |
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"Tree heaths with rather straggly growth preferring acid soils. However, their flowers, large and showy, are outstanding. Prone to snow and wind damage." |
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Erica carnea are listed in the Erica carnea Gallery |
"One of the hardiest of all heaths and very easy to grow in almost any soil. All exhibit a dwarf carpeting habit and with few exceptions rarely require pruning. Care must be taken when pruning as Erica carnea buds as early as July in the UK. It is safer to prune immediately after the flowers have faded. Prune around the edges and very lightly over the top of the plant. The flowering times of Erica carnea vary markedly, plants in milder climates being as much as 2 months earler than in colder conditions. Generally they can be expected to show flower for 6-8 weeks within the time span stated." |
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"This species occurs naturally in moist acid sunny positions, but experience has shown that, in cultivation, it can withstand drought as well as any other Erica. This species has the largest bells of our native UK heaths." |
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'Globosa' - H11 |
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August, September, October, November |
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Erica cinerea are listed in the Erica cinerea Gallery |
"A species commonly found on the drier parts of moors and heathlands but fares no better than other ericas during periods of drought. Whilst the majority of the cultivars have rather drab dark green foliage, they are well worth growing for the great richness and range of their flowers. Acid soil is essential to grow this species successfully." |
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Erica x darleyensis |
"One of the easiest heathers to grow. It is suitable for all soils and particularly good at smothering weeds. These cultivars are hybrids between Erica carnea and Erica erigena and, like all sterile hardy hybrids, have coloured young foliage and a long flowering period. Hardy" |
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December, January, February, March, April |
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Mid Green |
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November, December, January, February, March, April |
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January, February, March, April, May |
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Mid Green |
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January, February, March, April, May |
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Medium Green |
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November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Mauve - H2 deepen on aging to heliotrope |
November, December, January, February, March, April, May |
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Light Green |
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Golden Orange-Yellow |
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Medium Green |
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January, February, March, April |
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December, January, February, March, April, May |
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December, January, February, March, April, May |
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December, January, February, March, April, May |
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"A species useful in alkaline soils and providing some of the better 'architectural' heaths. Not as hardy as Erica carnea and Erica x darleyensis and damage is caused by frosts greater than -10 degrees C. Damage can also be caused by heavy snow as branches are rather brittle." |
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"A tree heath found naturally on acid soil in Portugal, Northern Spain and South West France and has the lngest flowering period of any tree heath. Capable of withstanding a considerable amount of drought." |
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White - H0 |
March, April, May |
40 x 28 (100 x 70) |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'George Hunt' - H0 |
White - H0 |
March, April |
28 x 18 |
Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
Bright Yellow |
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Erica mackaiana |
"Another lime hater found naturally in boggy ground in western Ireland and north-west Spain. It provides neat ground cover, but is suspect in very dry conditions. It produces new shoots from the roots, which can be detached to form new plants." |
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'Maura' - H12 |
Heliotrope - H12 |
July, August, September |
10 x 14 |
Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
Mid Grey-Green |
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Erica manipuliflora |
"An eastern Mediterranean species which is lime tolerant, and happily grows on magnesium deficient soils (unlike Erica vagans). There are 2 distinct populations now classified as sub-species" |
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Erica spiculifolia |
"Erica spiculifolia (Bruckenthalia) - Bruckenthalia's beautiful name has been changed to plain old Erica. This is probably the hardiest heath of all. When all others are damaged, Bruckenthalia remains unharmed. Needs good drainage, acid soil and sun. The flowers are held above the plants in short compact racemes. It is an early season bloomer and sometimes blooms again in the fall. They rot off at the base branch by branch if too wet. Zone 4 (-30 below) - probably Zone 3 - and warmer." from Heaths and Heathers. "A dwarf, heather like shrub with tiny dense foliage with flowers displayed above the plant in short compact racemes. Ideal for the heather garden with a flowering season earlier than most Daboecia and Erica cinerea." from The Handy Guide to Heathers by David and Anne Small. |
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'Balkan Rose' - H12 |
Heliotrope - H12 |
June, |
6 x 12 |
Dark Gray Green |
Dark Gray Green |
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Erica x stuartii |
"A natural hybrid between Erica mackaiana and Erica tetralix in Connemara and Donegal, Ireland. It is apparently absent fromnorthe-west Spain, the only site where the 2 parents co-exist." |
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'Connemara' - H14 |
Magenta - H14 |
July, August, September |
10 x 20 |
Dark Grey Green |
Dark Grey Green |
Dark Grey Green |
Dark Grey Green |
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Erica terminalis |
"A tree heath found from southern Spain to southern Italy which nevertheless is the hardiest of all tree heaths. It quickly forms an erect bush, which if pruned frequently in the early years forms a good shape suitable for low hedging and specimen planting. Lime tolerant." |
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Erica terminalis - H11 |
Lilac Pink - H11 |
July, August, September |
72-96 x 36 (180-240 x 90) |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
Mid Green |
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Erica tetralix |
"The third most widespread native UK heath, often found in boggy areas. In the garden, however, it is tolerant of drier conditions but does require acid soil. The flowers of this very hardy species are typically held in terminal umbels." |
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'Delta' - H7 |
Rose-Pink - H7 |
July |
4 x 8 |
Grey Green |
Grey Green |
Grey Green |
Grey Green |
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Erica umbellata |
"A very useful and colourful species as it flowers between Erica carnea and Erica cinerea. It will grow in alkaline soils but requires a well-drained soil. It can withstand drought and is fairly hardy provided the soil is free draining. It flowers profusely especially if it is not trimmed" |
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Erica vagans |
"A native UK species found on the serpentine and gabbro rocks of the Lizard Peninsula in Cornwall, but will be successful in any soil containing a high content of magnesium. It provides a very useful range of colours during September and October. The faded bells of many cultivars become an attractive russet in winter." |
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'Holden Pink' - H16 |
Shell Pink - H16 |
August, September, October |
10 x 24 |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'Leucantha' - H0 |
Off White - H0 |
August, September, October |
16 x 28 |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
Medium Green |
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'Lyonesse' - H0 |
White - H0 |
August, September, October |
10 x 20 |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
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'St Keverne' - H8 |
Pink - H8 |
August, September, October, November |
8 x 18 |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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Erica x veitchii |
"Hybrids between Erica arborea and Erica lusitanica which are generally not quite hardy, severe damage occurring at -15 degrees C to some of the cultivars." |
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Erica x watsonii |
"A sterile hybrid occurring naturally between Erica ciliaris and Erica tetralix, first found in Cornwall in 1831. The form and habit amongst the cultivars varies considerably, but generally they have a long flowering period and are hardy." |
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'Claire Elise' - H14 |
Magenta Pink - H14 |
July, August, September, October |
8 x 18 |
Dark Green with striking dark Red tips |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
Dark Green |
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'Dorothy Metheny' - H4 |
Pale Lilac - H4 deepening with age |
June, July, August, September, October |
12 x 18 |
Bright Green with Yellow tips |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
Bright Green |
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Erica x williamsii |
"A naturally occurring sterile hybrid between Erica vagans and Erica tetralix first found near St. Keverne, Cornwall in 1860 and known nowhere else but on the Lizard Peninsula. It will tolerate some alkaline soils." |
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'Gold Button' - H11 |
Lilac Pink - H11 |
August, September |
2 x 4 |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
Golden-Yellow |
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The 2 rows in the Shrub Heather Index Gallery Pages of "Height x Spread in inches (cms) (1 inch = 2.5 cms, 12" = 1 foot = 30 cms) and Comment" state the Heather Description from 'Handy Guide to Heathers Descriptions & Suppliers of over 1000 varieties" by David & Anne Small, published in 1992 by Denbeigh Heather Nurseries (ISBN 0-9519160-0-9). This gives the official Heather Society flower colour(s) and foliage colour(s). |
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Fragrant Plants adds the use of another of your 5 senses in your garden:- |
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STAGE 2 Fan-trained Shape From Rhododendrons, boxwood, azaleas, clematis, novelties, bay trees, hardy plants, evergreens : novelties bulbs, cannas novelties, palms, araucarias, ferns, vines, orchids, flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses and trees book, via Wikimedia Commons |
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Ramblers Scramblers & Twiners by Michael Jefferson-Brown (ISBN 0 - 7153 - 0942 - 0) describes how to choose, plant and nurture over 500 high-performance climbing plants and wall shrubs, so that more can be made of your garden if you think not just laterally on the ground but use the vertical support structures including the house as well. The Gardener's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Climbers & Wall Shrubs - A Guide to more than 2000 varieties including Roses, Clematis and Fruit Trees by Brian Davis. (ISBN 0-670-82929-3) provides the lists for 'Choosing the right Shrub or Climber' together with Average Height and Spread after 5 years, 10 years and 20 years. |
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STAGE 4D Trees and Shrubs suitable for Clay Soils (neutral to slightly acid) Trees and Shrubs suitable for Dry Acid Soils Trees and Shrubs suitable for Shallow Soil over Chalk Trees and Shrubs tolerant of both extreme Acidity and Alkalinity Trees and Shrubs suitable for Damp Sites Trees and Shrubs suitable for Industrial Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Cold Exposed Areas Trees and Shrubs suitable for Seaside Areas Shrubs suitable for Heavy Shade Shrubs and Climbers suitable for NORTH- and EAST-facing Walls Shrubs suitable for Ground Cover Trees and Shrubs of Upright or Fastigiate Habit Trees and Shrubs with Ornamental Bark or Twigs Trees and Shrubs with Bold Foliage Trees and Shrubs for Autumn Colour Trees and Shrubs with Red or Purple Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Golden or Yellow Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Grey or Silver Foliage Trees and Shrubs with Variegated Foliage Trees and Shrubs bearing Ornamental Fruit Trees and Shrubs with Fragrant or Scented Flowers Trees and Shrubs with Aromatic Foliage Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Every Month:- |