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It’s ideal for adding height and colour without overpowering a small space. Need bold summer colour? Try Euonymus alatus 'Compactus'  for vibrant autumn colour, or Cercis chinensis ‘Shirobana’ , a striking With the right care, containers can bring colour and structure to even the smallest garden space. colour , berries, and wildlife activity  later in the year.

Deciduous Hedges:  Offer seasonal interest with flowers or autumn colour but may lose leaves in winter

Photinia ‘Red Robin’ (Pleached or Standard Form) Type:  Evergreen Height:  2–4m trained Best For:  Colourful Native to the UK, it offers excellent autumn colour, supports wildlife, and tolerates a range of conditions , deciduous trees like Hornbeam ( Carpinus betulus ) provide dense foliage in summer and attractive autumn colour.

Whether you’re nurturing what you planted earlier in the season or adding new colour and structure, this Let’s dig into the tasks that will bring colour, life, and structure to your garden this May. Compact varieties such as Malus (Crab Apple) and Amelanchier  offer spring flowers, autumn colour, and It’s a great choice for gardeners wanting colour, wildlife value, and year-round structure. colour , berries, and wildlife interest  later in the year.

Colour : Foliage often turns vivid red and gold Expert Insight: Single-flowered cherry trees such as Cherry Tree Comparison Table Variety Form Height/Spread Blossom Time Colour Garden Size Wildlife Friendly colour Tip: Use uplighting beneath the canopy to enjoy its silhouette in the evening. green backdrops Bonus : Bold architectural leaf colour Tip: Position near silver-foliaged or variegated When choosing your tree, consider not just the blossom colour, but also the shape, timing, and overall

pollinators, seeds for birds, caterpillar food plant The only UK-native maple, Field Maple offers golden autumn colour , adaptable growth, and excellent screening potential in both formal and wild gardens. Try: Upright cultivars like 'Autumn Spire' for tighter spaces. 4. Compact native options like Field Maple or columnar Rowan varieties such as 'Autumn Spire' are perfect

Sorbus have the most delightful fruits that can range in colour from red, orange, and yellow, and a favourite Berries appear through summer and autumn, making these truly beautiful trees whilst also providing a In addition to choosing a Sorbus for its colourful bunches of fruits, it's also worth mentioning the colours. Likewise, if it's interesting summer foliage colour you're after, then Whitebeam ticks the box with its

gives them the best chance to thrive, whether you're growing a flowering cherry (prunus) for spring colour Autumn Planting (September–November) Autumn is one of the best times to plant ornamental trees especially Perfect for : Japanese maples  (Acer) for autumn colour. Bare-Root Trees Best planted between late autumn and early spring  while the tree is dormant. Autumn is the time to apply mulch and remove fallen leaves to prevent disease.

Whether you're hoping to line a coastal driveway with upright trees or bring seasonal colour to a breezy Explore our best cherry trees for autumn colour  for varieties that thrive in a variety of settings. Autumn or early spring, when the soil is workable and winds are calmer.

September marks the gentle shift from summer into early autumn. While the last bursts of summer colour linger, cooler air and softer light signal a change of pace for colour. Planting for Lasting Impact Planting at this time of year isn’t just about short-term colour, it’s about Betula utilis var. jacquemontii 'Jermyns' ) , and Crab Apple ( Malus toringo 'Aros' )  for seasonal colour

These small additions bring colour, biodiversity, and easy success to your garden in late summer. Here are six trees that bring structure, colour, and wildlife value to your garden this time of year: Adds vertical impact, pollinator support, and vivid late-season colour. It’s an excellent choice for structural impact and seasonal colour. , followed by evergreen form or fiery colour that carries through the colder seasons.

Whether you’re adding structure, colour, or wildlife interest, winter planting gives your outdoor space Planted in December, this hardy cypress establishes well in cool, moist soil and offers year-round colour colour, and a graceful winter silhouette. Flowering Plum – Stunning Early Colour Prunus × blireana , a beautiful ornamental plum known for its colour, and clusters of bright red berries.