Acoelorrhaphe wrightii is native to Florida and parts of the Caribbean, this striking fan palm is small to moderately tall. Hardy to -6°C (20°F) it is one of just a few palms that can survive in saturated soil conditions. A good outdoor palm for a milder areas and a very tropical alternative to a hedge of shrubs.

With its pure white bark, shiny green leaves and yellow autumn colour, the Japanese White Birch is one of the most ornamental birch trees. There are many landscape uses for this beautiful specimen, including an excellent lawn tree, shade tree, specimen for showy bark or near a patio.

Ginkgo is a lovely tree. Once thought to be extinct; it has survived for millions of years and is one of the best known examples of a living fossil. Easy to propagate from seed, their beautifully structure together with their unique leaf shape makes them very attractive and much sought after specimens.

The Bay Laurel is a naturally pyramid-shaped tree with aromatic, evergreen leaves and shiny grey bark. The shiny thick leaves are used extensively to flavour French, Italian, Spanish and Creole cooking. Bay will thrive and are very attractive in containers making them ideal for the patio.

Magnolias are some of the most magnificent specimens in the garden. Magnolia kobus is a beautiful small tree which displays upright oval growth in youth, bearing flowers at an early age, it spreads and mounds with maturity. They can be used as specimens or as lovely backdrops for other plantings.

The 'Japanese Lilac Tree' has neat compact heads of creamy buds that make a fine display of glistening white. It flowers profusely with a distinct honey fragrance. The leaves are dark green and have greyish undersides and yellow autumn colour. It also has a lovely cherry coloured bark.