Trees for Domestic Gardens Deciduous and Evergreen

Amelanchier lamarkii Upright deciduous tree or shrub Leaves bronze when young , green when mature, turning brilliant red and orange in early autumn

Betula utilis var. jacquemontii Broadly conical deciduous tree Dark green leaves turn yellow – gold in autumn Smooth, white peeling bark Catkins in early spring

Catalpa bignonioides Spreading canopy Large heart shaped leaves White flowers followed by long, slender pods Prune heavily when dormant to maintain a compact shape

Malus x zumi ‘Golden Hornet’ Broadly pyramidal deciduous tree Pink flushed white flowers in spring Dark green leaves turn yellow in autumn Yellow fruit persists after leaf fall

Sorbus aucuparia Deciduous, good choice for cold, exposed site Dark green pinnate leaves turn red and yellow in autumn Creamy white flowers followed by orange berries in early autumn

Cupressus macrocarpa ‘Goldcrest’ Evergreen tree Lemon scented foliage Can be used for topiary, best trimmed in late summer Protect young plants from frost

Arbutus unedo Spreading 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 tree Clusters of creamy white scented flowers appear on mature trees in summer.

Ilex aquifolium ‘Alaska’ Evergreen tree Female cultivars bear red or yellow berries in winter Male cultivars must be planted nearby to ensure pollination

Laurus nobilis Conical evergreen tree with oval, aromatic leaves Clusters of small greenish flowers in spring, followed by black berries in autumn Suitable for training into formal shapes