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A tree that has been grown in the field and then lifted out of the ground when dormant. Available from November to March. The roots are more open and the direct contact with the soil encourages them to settle in and establish more readily.
These are 2yr old trees that have been grown 1yr in the field and the second in a pot. Container trees can be planted at any time of the year but establish best when planted during the autumn and need to be watered well during the first summer.
Flowering Dogwoods
One of the best silver variegated shrubs, forming a dense bush of 3m. Leaves creamy white margin.
Dogwood
Small compact upright habit. Large white flowerheads in April and brilliant autumn colour.
Wedding Cake Tree (Dogwood)
Striking silver margined leaves displayed on horizontal branches. Clusters of creamy flowers in May.
A large shrub or small tree, producing white/pink flower bracts in late spring/early summer.
North American Flowering Dogwood
Large snow white bracts similar and as impressive as 'Cloud Nine'. Height after 10 yrs up to 4m/13ft.
Chinese Dogwood
Small tree producing a profusion of pure white bracts alongside bronze, tinted green foliage. Rich autumn colours.
White blooms in spring/summer mature to pumpkin-yellow fruits. Light green foliage turns yellow-orange in autumn.
Small flowering tree/large shrub with abundant creamy white flowers and showy fruit, which birds love.
A fine upright form with brightly coloured young stems. Tiny green flowers surrounded by large, white bracts.
Large creamy white bracts turn pale pink as it ages followed by red fruits in late summer. Purple-red autumn colour.
Pure white bracts weigh down the branches, justifying the name. Red autumn foliage with pink and gold tints.
Variegated cream and green leaves have wavy edges. Spectacular white bracts fading pink from June-July.