Garden trees

A thorny tree known for its sloes, commonly used to make gin.

A thorny shrub with pink-white blossom in spring and ruby-red berries in summer.

A hardy species with doubly serrated leaves.

A low-growing, spreading native UK conifer with aromatic berries.

A hardy tree with sweet-smelling blossom and crunchy, tart fruit.

A shrub with pink flowers in spring and orange-red hips in autumn.

A small, broadleaved shrub that brings colour all year.

A slender tree with a light canopy and elegant, drooping branches.

A small tree with clusters of fragrant flowers in spring and juicy black berries in late summer.

Great for coppicing, with downy leaves, springtime catkins and autumn nuts.

A much-loved evergreen with glossy spiny leaves and red berries.

A slim tree that is perfect for gardens and can grow at altitude.

A graceful tree with triangular-shaped leaves and silvery-white peeling bark.

A medium sized tree with glossy, heart-shaped leaves.

Popular ornamental tree often found in parks and gardens.