Trees for Domestic Gardens

Deciduous and Evergreen

Amelanchier lamarkiiUpright deciduous tree or shrubLeaves bronze when young , green when mature, turning brilliant red and orange in early autumn

Betula utilis var. jacquemontiiBroadly conical deciduous treeDark green leaves turn yellow – gold in autumnSmooth, white peeling barkCatkins in early spring

Catalpa bignonioidesSpreading canopyLarge heart shaped leavesWhite flowers followed by long, slender podsPrune heavily when dormant to maintain a compact shape

Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet’Broadly pyramidal deciduous treePink flushed white flowers in springDark green leaves turn yellow in autumnYellow fruit persists after leaf fall

Sorbus aucupariaDeciduous, good choice for cold, exposed siteDark green pinnate leaves turn red and yellow in autumnCreamy white flowers followed by orange berries in early autumn

Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’Evergreen treeLemon scented foliageCan be used for topiary, best trimmed in late summerProtect young plants from frost

Arbutus unedoSpreading evergreen tree with attractive reddish brown bark

Cluster of urn shaped flowers in autumn with ripening fruits from previous season

Cordyline australis

Palm-like evergreen treeClusters of creamy white scented flowers appear on mature trees in summer.

Ilex aquifolium ‘Alaska’Evergreen treeFemale cultivars bear red or yellow berries in winterMale cultivars must be planted nearby to ensure pollination

Laurus nobilisConical evergreen tree with oval, aromatic leavesClusters of small greenish flowers in spring, followed by black berries in autumnSuitable for training into formal shapes