Acacia dealbata is a beautiful, delicate foliage tree which has Mimosa like leaves and stunning pom pom yellow flowers. It is often misnamed the Mimosa, and although very similar,  this tree is actually  hardy in the sheltered garden. It is able to withstand -8C for short periods of time, and when established down to -15C. Acacia dealbata is established in many RHS gardens around the country and is a superb plant to try in the sheletered garden.

5L pot, 2-3ft specimens  £9.99 (A)  

We are offering the NEW variety of acacia dealbata which is called 'Gaulois Astier' -it keeps its leaves much better in winter, and has denser, bushier growth which is slightly darker green.  Superb 6ft specimens available now.

7-10L  pot, 6ft specimens  £39.99 (B)    

3litre pot, 3ft trees £9.99 (A)   

Acacia pravissima is one of the strangest trees we grow at Silk Tree Nurseries. This beautiful tree is very rarely available, but should be grown more often in the UK as it is a reliably HARDY Acacia tree which will grow in the UK climate with ease. It is EVERGREEN, with very unusual TRIANGULAR leaves. Acacia pravissima has a lovely weeping habit, and when it reaches 3-4ft will begin to flower, with exquisite yellow puff ball flowers covering the whole tree.

5L pot, 3ft specimens £12.99 (A)

'E H WILSON' is a new selected form of rosea, which is said to be much faster growing, with an extended season due to its cold hardiness. We have some 3litre plants ready now.

3L  pot  £9.99 (A)    

'Rosea' is the selected deep pink form of the species Silk Tree, and after growing this form fo rthe last seven years, we have found it to be very, very hardy, and vigorous producing a fabulous small tree in just a few years. Available now as 2-3ft specimens.

2L  pot  £7.99 (A)    

A grafted form chosen for its umbrella like weeping habit. A truly breathtaking silk tree and much sought after. We have very limited numbers of 6ft specimens available.

12L 6ft specimens

For the first time this year we are pleased to be offering in VERY limited numbers the new RED LEAF silk tree, Albizzia Summer Chocolate. Leaves of this silk tree unfurl green and then turn to deep burgundy red in the summer sun. Deep pink flowers in late summer as the leaves are at their darkest. A truly spectacular form of silk tree, hardy in a sheltered location. We have very limited numbers of 6ft specimens, but we will have 2-3ft specimens in quantity in Spring 2010.

12L 6ft specimens

10litre, 6ft-6.5ft  (more in autumn 2010)

The Silver Birch is still one of my very favourite trees, with beautiful, shimmering foliage in the growing season, which rustles in the slightest breeze and looks like a delicate waterfall of green and silver. Catkins of brown and gold cascade from the tree in Winter, and when only a little older, this tree has magnificent bark for all year round interest. This tree can be pruned to be kept at any height in your garden (even as a bonsai!) - don't be afraid to plant a large growing tree in a small garden - as long as they are pruned every Winter they can be grown with ease. However, as a PATIO TREE, Silver Birch are superb - you can move it around the patio to screen areas, and the shimmering foliage make a nice contrast to pot bamboo. Container grown trees can be planted ANY time of the year.

15L pot, 6ft  specimens £29.99 (B) or 2 for £39.99 (B)

If you only ever have one tree as a pot specimen on your patio, then this must be it! The fabulous WEEPING Silver Birch tree is quite unlike any other, with its beautiful weeping branches. Having three or four of these wonderful trees in a semi-circle around your seating area or barbecue really creates an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, with the breeze catching the delicate leaves which twinkle and shimmer silver and green. Oranges and yellow autumn foliage follow next season.
The Weeping Silver Birch also makes a wonderful specimen tree for the small garden, where it will grow slowly to a maximum of 10-12ft.

10L pot, 6ft specimens 

10Litre Pot  6ft specimens (supplied in pot in winter, bare root)-  £24.99 (B)  

5L pot 4ft (inc.pot)  specimens   £19.99 (A)

Cupressus wilma is a GOLDEN specimen conifer, that naturally grows into a cone shaped column confier.  It shines golden yellow, and holds its foliage through the harshest of winters. It is much easier to maintain than the common Box columns you often see, does not suffer from Box diseaeses, and does not 'burn' like Box and other conifers often can.
Ideal in a pot, or plant them in your lawn, this specimen conifer will only need clipping once a year to maintain an even shape and this unique form of GOLDEN CONFIER also has a LEMON SCENT when you rub your hands through it or brush against it!
These beautiful conifers are fully hardy OUTDOORS all year round, and will be evergreen throughout the winter.

3L pot, 12-18inch specimens   £7.99 (A)

10L pot, 3ft specimens   £14.99 (B)

2L pot,  3ft specimens £6.99 (A) 

5L pot,  5-6ft specimens £24.99 (A) 

4L pot, 4ft specimens £14.99 (A)      

15L pot, 6ft specimens

One of the most desirable of all Magnolias, Heaven Scent is a large goblet flower form magnolia with pink flowers and, as the name suggests, very strong scent.  However, one of the best things about this Magnolia is it flowers later than most magnolia, typically from mid Spring to early Summer, so avoiding the frosts which can damage buds and flowers. Fully hardy and an ideal tree for a small garden. We have some lovely, pot grown, 15litre specimens which are 6.5ft.

15litre, 6.5ft specimens  

Magnolia x soulangeana is a much sort after cultivar, with large 4-6inch diameter goblet form flowers which are cream and pink. They have a mesmerizing sweet fragrance. Growing to only 15-20ft, this Magnolia is ideal for the small to medium garden, and it is non invasive so can be planted safely close to the house.
Magnolias make the ideal small tree for compact sized gardens, and can be pruned as a shrub, or as a specimen tree. They are deciduous (losing their leaves in autumn), and are known for their incredible flower displays in early Spring, flowers which appear BEFORE the leaves, making the whole of the tree appear a ball of colour. They can be used as specimen trees, planted in the garden now, or left in a pot to be used in a patio display for early Spring.

10litre, 4-4.5ft  specimens - £39.99 (B)

5litre, 5-6ft  specimens - £24.99 (A)

Magnolia 'Leonard Messel'

Leonard Messel is a hybrid cross between Magnolia stellata rosea and Magnolia kobus, and has produced one of the most jaw dropping Magnolia trees currently available. This is a 'Star Magnolia' with star like flowers (similar to Stellata), rather than the tulip flowers of the Tulip Magnolias (Nigra, Jane). A sight to see in Spring, and an ideal small Japanese style tree.

10litre, 4.5ft  specimens - £39.99 (B)

Snow Star Magnolia's are grown for their exquisite star-strap pure white blooms, which are lightly scented, and cover the tree in early Spring. They have a smaller flower than the hybrid Magnolias, but they are more prolific, and last longer (up to 3 weeks of blooms)

Magnolia stellata has white as snow blooms, which cover the tree in profusion in April. Lush green foliage follow the flowers in late Spring.

10litre , 4-4.5ft specimens - £39.99 (B)

The Paulownia tomentosa is a favourite at Silk Tree Nurseries because of its stunning jungle like foliage, and can be used to great effect in the Jungle or Exotic garden. This beautiful tree bears very unique and spectacular flowers BEFORE the leaves which resemble foxgloves growing from the branches. You can grow this lovely tree in two ways - as an upright specimen tree where it will grow to a substantial height in a short period, or coppice it to grow it as a large shrub / bush. To produce flowers: You mustn't prune it, as the flowers are produced on last years wood. To produce massive 3ft+ diameter leaves: Prune it! Do this in the winter months when the tree is dormant (Dec-Feb) cutting into the hardwood, prune to approx. 3-4ft. This will be at the expense of the flowers, but will produce very very large leaves.

6.5ft plants, 10Litre pots  - £39.99 (B)

10Litre Pot  5-6ft specimens -  £39.99 (B)  

10litre pot, 3-4ft specimens -