A-Z Shrub Tables
We stock an extensive selection of shrubs all year round on our A-Z shrub tables- We ensure to be fully stocks for shrubs for all seasons. You’ll find blossoms or berries for all months of the year and of course plants for attracting wildlife into your garden.
Listed is a small selection of what we offer; Please phone 01158 714674 if the shrub you require isn’t listed or for variety types, sizes or prices for the above shrubs, a member of our plant area will be able to help with all of your questions.
Andromeda, Acacia, Berberis, Buddleja, Corylus, Callicarpa, Cornus, Cotinus, Cotoneaster, Deutzia, Euonymous, Forsythia, Ginko, Hibiscus, Hydrangea, Hebe, Hamamelis, Leptospermum, Myrtus, Leucothoe, Nandina, Prunus , Potentilla, Osmanthus, Rhamnus, Ribes, Physocarpus, Pittosporum, Sophora, Sarcacocca, Spirea, Sambucus, Weigela.
If you’re looking for Ericaceous shrubs… don’t worry… we have a separate section for those.
Updated (07.12.2021)
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Abelia
Mainly deciduous shrub often with attractive foliage and small funnel like flowers. Sheltered sunny site best grown against a
south or west facing wall.
Acacia (Wattle)
Tender semi- evergreen shrub. Bright yellow flower clusters in the spring. Best grown in a conservatory or with some
protection on south facing wall.
Aucuba (Spotted Laurel)
An evergreen easy to grow shrub that forms dense rounded bushes and will thrive in sun or shade and most soils. The variegated
forms need to be planted in sun to achieve good colour. Male and female flowers appear on different plants in most varieties
therefore both sexes should be grown together to produce the vivid red oval berries.
Berberis (Barberry)
A large group of dwarf to large shrubs both evergreen and deciduous. The evergreen species have dark glossy foliage and some
have abundant spring flowers. The deciduous shrubs can have brilliantly coloured autumn foliage. Most have spiny tough stems
which make them ideal for creating impenetrable barrier hedging, certain to keep intruders out.
Buddleja (Butterfly Bush)
Tiny profuse nectar rich flowers some species have globular clusters but most have long plumes in summer. The colour can
range though various shades of mauve and purple, white or orange. Some are sweetly scented and all attract butterflies. The
specie globosa is best given the protection of a south facing wall. All thrive in almost any soil and revel in full sun. For the
smaller garden there are modern varieties which are perfectly proportioned and grow with a height and spread of up to 1.2m
Callicarpa (Beauty Berry)
An eye-catching deciduous shrub that produces clusters of purple jewel like fruit that often last well after leaf fall. Plant in
groups for large crops of berries. Plants need a sunny site with well drained soil .
Callistemon (Bottle Brush)
Sun loving evergreen that requires a warm sunny site and moist preferably acid soil. Protect from frost; not fully hardy.
Ceanothus (California Lilac)
Sun loving shrubs. In most species blue flowers appear in late spring. The genus includes both deciduous and evergreen species.
Plants range from ground cover to large shrubs. Generally fast growing, some varieties can be trained against walls by tying
branches to supports.
Chaenomeles (Japonica/Quince)
A beautiful early spring flowering deciduous shrub that often bears yellow-green fragrant fruit in autumn. Many varieties
available in a wide range of colours from white to blood red. Will thrive on almost any site and can be trained against a wall.
Average Soil.
Choisya (Mexican Orange Blossom)
Evergreen shrubs with aromatic foliage. The variety Sundance has very striking bright yellow foliage that is more susceptible to
frost damage which is easily trimmed and rarely does permanent damage. All have small white starry flowers. Plant in well
drained soil in a sunny or partly shaded position
Cistus (Sun Rose)
Evergreen shrubs. Grow well in sunny positions with poor light soil. Showy saucer shaped papery flower from May to July,
Usually pink or white with bright yellow anthers. Excellent for dry banks.
Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)
An Evergreen shrub with attractive variegated foliage sunny sheltered site. Useful for containers.
Cornus (Dogwood)
Mainly deciduous small trees or shrubs. They are ornamental in diverse ways and easy to cultivate. Plant in sun or part shade in
any neutral soil. Hard prune alba varieties in Spring for best stem colour.
Corylus (Hazel)
Hardy deciduous shrubs or small trees valued for their early spring catkins.The clusters of pendulous yellow male catkins
develop during winter shed their pollen onto the female flowers which develop into nuts enclosed in leafy bracts in the autumn.
Grow in any soil but particularly on chalk ,in any position The variety Contorta(corkscrew hazel) is a slow growing shrub with
curious stems that make a fascinating feature in the garden.
Cotinus (Smoke Bush)
Large deciduous Shrub grown for its coloured foliage which contrasts well with green plants. Profuse fawn coloured flower
plumes appear in midsummer that turn grey later thus giving the plant its common name. Plant in any free draining soil
preferably in a sunny position. The foliage does not colour so well on rich soil.
Cotoneaster
Large group of evergreen or deciduous shrubs and trees, all have white scented flowers in May/June -berries in autumn.
The evergreen species and hybrids are useful for hedging and screening while creeping plants are good for ground cover.
There are also varieties suitable for a rock garden, covering a wall or as a specimen shrub in the border. Tolerant of most soils
and situations. Deciduous plants prefer full sun and evergreens do well in sun or partial shade.
Deutzia
These free flowering deciduous shrubs bear flowers of pink, white or purple in late spring to early summer. The plants have an
upright arching habit and will thrive in sun or part shade on any well drained soil. Avoid open northerly positions.
Edgeworthia
A deciduous Chinese shrub used in Japan for the manufacture of high class paper for currency. Flowers produce late winter.
It requires a sheltered site and will not tolerate hot dry summers.
Elaeagnus
A large genus of evergreen & deciduous shrubs. The stems can be spiny and the evergreen species make excellent hedges, while
the variegated species brighten the dullest garden. Will thrive in sun or part shade - average soil. Will tolerate dry conditions.
Remove any plain green branches on variegated varieties.
Escallonia
A flowering evergreen shrub in a variety of colours from white to red. Prefers a sunny sheltered site and average soil. Lime
tolerant and drought resistant. Suitable for hedging in a sheltered position or against sunny walls. Flowering period June/July.
Euonymus
A very large genus of both evergreen and deciduous shrubs. The genus is extremely versatile, the deciduous species are grown
mainly for their brilliant autumn colour and for their brightly coloured winter fruits (spindle berries) The evergreen ones are so
valuable in the garden for their colourful foliage and as great companions for other plants, the foliage is also very useful to cut to
enhance indoor decorations. Many make useful ground cover, hedge screens or attractive specimen plants. Will thrive in sun or
shade, on almost any soil.
Fatsia
Evergreen shrub with large glossy palmate leaves. Grow in moist well drained fertile soil, sun or part shaded, in sheltered site.
Protect in severe weather.
Forsythia (Golden Bells)
A deciduous spring flowering shrub. A sunny or partly shaded position, average soil. After flowering cut back the old flowering
shoots making sure to cut back to within a short distance of the old wood. This will ensure a good display the following spring.
Fuchsias
A large selection of hardy fuchsia are grown in our nursery – See separate Fuchsia leaflet for varieties.
Garrya (Silk Tassel Bush)
A large evergreen shrub that produces long silky catkins from mid winter to early spring. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in
sun or part shade. Shelter from cold winds.
Griselinia
Decorative evergreen rounded foliage. Plant in a Sunny or shaded sheltered site in well-drained soil. Protect from hard frosts.
Avoid North or East facing site.
Halimium
Evergreen shrub for a sunny sheltered site. Well-drained soil. Protect from severe frost.
Hamamelis (Witch Hazel)
The distinctive spidery flower of this deciduous shrub brightens up the winter garden. They are available in various shades of
yellow, red or orange. Most have a slight fragrance. They also have colourful autumn colour. Plant in part sun or shady position
in a rich moist slightly acid soil.
Hebe (Shrubby Veronica)
A large genus of versatile evergreen shrubs that vary in hardiness some being half-hardy. Prefers average soil that is not too wet
and not too dry, plant in a sunny position. The half hardy varieties are useful as summer bedding schemes or in summer
containers.
Hibiscus (Rose Mallow)
A Deciduous late summer flowering shrub . The flowers come in many colours including pink and blue they require a sunny
sheltered site and good, well-drained soil.
Hydrangea
A large genus of plants in a wide variety of sizes and flower forms mostly deciduous. The climbing species attach themselves to
trees or walls by means of aerial roots, and are equally happy in sun or semi-shade. In many species and cultivars the flower
colour is determined by the acidity of the soil. Hydrangeas’ that have blue flowers on acid soil may have pink flowers on neutral
and alkaline soils. Colour control can be achieved in soils that are slightly alkaline by providing free aluminium in the form of a
blueing powder. Plant in a moisture retentive soil in sun or partial shade but more essentially they must not suffer from dryness
at the root. Pruning is best left until March when weak growth and one or two of the oldest old wood should be removed, at the
same time the old flower heads should be removed and cut back to the first pair of strong buds.
Hypericum
Deciduous and evergreen shrubs that will thrive in sun or part shade on almost any well-drained soil. Bright yellow flowers
produced great abundance in summer and autumn.
Ilex (Holly)
The well known Evergreen that is so traditionally the spirit of Christmas. There are many species some with attractive variegated
foliage, some with smooth foliage and most with prickles. Male and female plants needed for berries but take care when
choosing varieties as some of the male hollies have female names! Plant in almost any soil in sun or shade.
The specie crenata (Japanese holly) is a small growing evergreen shrub that can be used for hedging.
Kerria (Bachelor’s Buttons)
A Deciduous suckering shrub that thrives on any soil but prefers it to be well drained, sun or shady site. Slender arching stems
carry an abundance od bright yellow flowers in early spring.
Leptospermum (Tea tree )
An evergreen shrub that prefers acid or neutral soil and a sunny sheltered site.They flower in late spring or early summer.
Leucothoe
Evergreen. Will thrive in sun or shade. Attractive foliage shrub for any lime-free soil.
Leycesteria (Flowering Nutmeg)
A deciduous shrub. The flowers are produced in long dangling tassels in early summer to early autumn followed by glossy
purple berries in late autumn .Plant in any average soil in full sun.
Loropetalum (Chinese fringe flower)
An evergreen shrub with branches in horizontal layers. Prefers slightly acid soil and a sheltered site in full sun.
Mahonia
Evergreen shrub that will survive in sun and shade, on almost any soil. The larger varieties make fine specimen plants with
some of the smaller species being useful as ground cover. Most have spiny foliage and the clusters of yellow flowers brighten
any garden in winter or spring. Hybridizing has produced a new variety ‘Soft Caress’ without spiny stems and fine fern like
foliage. It was awarded the plant of the year at the 2013 RHS Chelsea flower show and makes a showy plant in containers for the
patio.
Myrtus (Myrtle)
These evergreen. Leafy shrubs are grown for their fragrant summer flowers and glossy foliage which when crushed is aromatic.
Grow in a sunny site on well drained soil.
Nandina (Sacred bamboo)
Evergreen or Semi Evergreen shrub which looks somewhat similar to bamboo . Needs a sunny sheltered site and good, welldrained soil. A very decorative shrub.
Osmanthus
An Evergreen holly-like shrub. Fragrant white flowers in April. They will grow in sun or light shade on almost any fertile soil
including chalk.
Philadelphus (Mock Orange)
Deciduous shrub. Grow in sun or light shade, the specie coronarius is best grown in shade. Plant in any fertile well-drained soil.
White or cream scented flowers early to midsummer. Old flowering shoots should be thinned and cut back immediately after
flowering.
Photinia
Evergreen and Deciduous shrub .brilliant year round leaf colour on the evergreens with the young growth a glorious red. Sun or
part shade, most soils, the evergreens being lime tolerant.
Physocarpus
Tall deciduous shrubs best grown in the back of a border.They do best in full sun and moist acid soil.
Pittosporum
An evergreen shrub chiefly grown for their attractive foliage that is excellent for cutting Small honey scented insignificant flowers
in May. Needs a sunny sheltered site with well-drained soil.
Potentilla (Shrubby cinquefoil)
Deciduous dwarf to medium size shrubs. Best grown in full sun but will tolerate part shade in average soil. The flowers are like
small single roses in many colours and are displayed over a long period from June to October.
Rhamnus ( Buckthorn)
Evergreen & deciduous large shrub or small tree. Average soil. Sun or part shade.
Rhus
Hardy deciduous shrub or small tree. Grown for their brilliant red, orange or yellow autumn foliage. Plant in well drained soil
preferably in full sun.
Ribes (Flowering Currant)
Deciduous & evergreen easy to grow shrub. spring flowers in racemes in white, pink and red Will thrive in sun or part shade.
Average soil. Prune hard immediately after flowering
Salix (Willow)
Deciduous shrubs and trees which can feature fluffy catkins, slender shoots or coloured bark . Sun or part shade. Will grow in
most soils.
Sambucus (Elder)
Deciduous. Handsome foliage shrub, Will thrive in a sunny site in almost any soil. Insignificant white flowers on the cultivated
varieties, with clusters of black berries in autumn.
Sarcococca (Christmas or sweet Box)
Glossy evergreen foliage on small shrubs suitable for the front of borders. Very fragrant flowers late winter followed by blood
red berries. Will thrive on moist humus rich soil and in deep or part shade.Can be a useful for cut foliage but be wary of cutting
when in flower as the perfume may be too strong
Spiraea
A deciduous hardy shrub many of which have attractive foliage and graceful habit. There are two categories: spring flowering
that flower on the previous year’s growth and late flowering that flower on current seasons growth. They will thrive in full sun
but can tolerate light shade. Plant in average soil. Prune early flowering varieties after flowering, cutting out any weak or old
wood.cut hard back late flowering Spiraea s in early spring.
Viburnum
A large genus of both deciduous and evergreen shrubs that offer a tremendous diversity of foliage, flowers and fruit. They are
not difficult subjects to grow in sun or light shade; they prefer any deep moisture retentive soil. Prune evergreen varieties in late
spring and the deciduous Viburnum immediately after flowering.
Weigela
Deciduous hardy flowering shrubs that are easy to grow.They thrive in sun or part shade and a rich, moist soil. The foxglove
like flowers appear in late spring /early summer on the previous seasons wood ,so for the best display they should be pruned
straight after flowering.