Betula 'Snow Queen'

Betula 'Snow Queen'The Snow Queen is a fast growing, medium size tree with a distinctive white bark that peels off in sheets, creating a wonderful ornamental effect. When first exposed, the peeling bark appears as a pale orange. The leaves are a deep green, creating a great contrast against the white trunk. The leaves have serrated edges and turn to deep shades of bronze and yellow in the autumn. In spring, the tree bursts with a display of vibrant golden catkins

lasting from early-to-mid Summer right through to the Autumn

The Amelanchier la paloma more commonly known as the Snowy Mespilus Tree is a small deciduous tree

producing an abundance of blooms continually from June until mid-Autumn

in the kitchen

shaded sites in the garden such as those that the sun cannot reach and are difficult to use for most plant types

To encourage growth

Hebe Silver Dollar commonly known as 'Shrubby Veronica' is a low growing evergreen shrub

While growing it in a container

Coprosma Inferno grows well in pots and containers and is perfect for brightening up patios

The attractive bushy shrub boasts long evergreen leaves that are dwarfed by the long colourful stems that fully flower in the summer

This colourful variety is a spectacular addition to borders and because of their trailing habit are perfect to add to hanging baskets

sometimes through the autumn