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Plant Info 1

Acer

griseum

(Paperbark Maple)

The ultimate height of the Acer griseum can reach up to 12 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or part-shade in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 2

Acer

palmatum

Scolopendriifolium

Also known as Acer palmatum Linearilobum. The ultimate height of this tree can reach up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 2.5 metres though this can take up to 10 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 3

Arbutus

unedo

(Strawberry tree)

The ultimate height of these trees can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 4

Ginkgo

biloba

(maidenhair tree)

The ultimate height of the Gingko biloba can reach over 12 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun.

Plant Info 5

Olea

europaea

10-120cm

An evergreen ornamental tree with small grey/green leaves. This mature specimen has plenty of character with a gnarled trunk topped with a large crown of beautiful foliage.

Plant Info 6

Olea

europaea

160cm

An evergreen ornamental tree with small grey/green leaves and flat pompom heads. This Olive tree will make for a delightful and impactful feature piece in your garden.

Plant Info 7

Phyllostachys

aureosulcata

Aureocaulis (golden grove Bamboo)

The ultimate height of this bamboo can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 10 years. Can be grown in chalk or loam soils. Requires full sun or part shade in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 8

Prunus

lusitanica

Angustifolia (Portuguese laurel)

Grown as a multistem umbrella shaped feature piece. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in an exposed or sheltered position.

Plant Info 9

Trachelospermum

jasminoides

(Star Jasmine)

Trained as an archway. Can be planted in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 10

Camellia

sasanqua

The ultimate height of these Camellias can span up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun, part-shade or shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 11

Olea

europaea

100-150cm

An evergreen ornamental tree with small grey/green leaves. This mature specimen has plenty of character with a gnarled trunk topped with a large crown of beautiful foliage.

Plant Info 12

Trachycarpus

fortunei

Elegans

The ultimate height of this palm can reach over 12 metres with a spread of up to 2.5 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 13

Trachycarpus x

fortunei

(Chusan palm)

The ultimate height of this palm can reach over 12 metres with a spread of up to 2.5 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 14

Prunus x

yedoensis

(Yoshino cherry)

The ultimate height of this Prunus can reach up to 12 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun in an exposed or sheltered area.

Plant Info 15

Osmanthus

x fortune

(Fortune’s Osmanthus)

The ultimate height of this Osmanthus can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 16

Musa

basjoo

(Japanese banana)

The ultimate height of this Banana can reach up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 2.5 metres though this can take up to 10 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 17

Euonymus

alatus

(Winged spindle)

The ultimate height of the Euonymus can reach up to 2.5 metres with a spread of up to 2.5 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in an exposed or sheltered spot.

Plant Info 18

Cotinus Grace

(Smoke tree)

The ultimate height of this Cotinus can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 10 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or part shade in an exposed or sheltered area.

Plant Info 19

Cornus

controversa

Variegata (Wedding cake tree)

The ultimate height of this tree can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun.

Plant Info 20

Callistemon

laevis

(Bottlebrush)

Specimen trained as a standard rather than a bush. Can be grown in loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 21

Albizia

julibrissin

Summer Chocolate (Silk Tree)

The ultimate height of this tree can reach up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun in a sheltered position.

Plant Info 22

Acer

palmatum

Sango-Kaku (Coral Bark Maple)

The ultimate height of this Acer can reach up to 8 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or part shade in a sheltered area.

Plant Info 23

Acer

palmatum

Katsura

The ultimate height of this tree can reach up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 50 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or part shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 24

Acer

japonicum

Vitifolium (Downy Japanese Maple)

The ultimate height of this Acer can reach up to 4 metres with a spread of up to 4 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or part shade in a sheltered area.

Plant Info 25

Acer

Aconitifolium

Aconitifolium (Downy Japanese Maple)

The ultimate height of this Acer can reach up to 12 metres with a spread of up to 8 metres though this can take up to 20 years. Can be grown in chalk, clay, loam and sandy soils. Requires full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot.

Plant Info 26

Graham

Italics

Letts

This is the description for Graham's test plant.