Fern-like foliage in shades of purple. This very elegant small tree or large shrub has delicate, purple, fern-like leaves, and fluffy yellow flowers over the winter and spring. It should be planted only in milder parts of the country (ie near the coast) in a sheltered spot in full sun, or even in a greenhouse or conservatory. Plants which are in damp or water-logged soil or in a cold area will not thrive and eventually die. Can be trimmed lightly inlate spring to maintain a dense shape. Plant in well-drained soil in a sheltered and sunny location. Sturdy, Irish-grown plants 150 - 200cms tall in a large 15L container.

Acacia boormanii is one of the more unusual Acacia species available in Ireland. It is also one of the hardiest. It has very fine, wispy leaves, and grows to form a fast-growing suckering shrub or small tree. It tolerataes coastal conditions and can be cut down to maintain size - its wispy branches and leaves will prove most interesting in the wind. It requires well-drained soil and a sunny spot.  Yellow pom-pom flowers in spring. 5 litre container.

Acacia dealbata is the most widely grown Acacia in Ireland - commonly known as 'Mimosa'. It is a fast-growing tree with green, fern-like foliage and powder-yellow pom-pom like flowers in spring and early summer. They are excellent when planted near the coast, but as they can grow rather fast, be prepared to cut it down to half its height within the first year or two, which will help it to mature into a more stable plant. An ideal plant for screening, but not for the very small garden as it can spread and lean over after a few years. Plant in well-drained, neutral-acid soil. 5L container.

A small tree or large shrub with extraordinary foliage and yellow pom-pomflowers! Acacia pravissima is a good tree for a small, sheltered garden, as it has gorgeous, scented pom-pom like flowers in spring, extremely unusual triangular leaves and remains relatively compact. Acacias prefer well-drained or even dry soils, are great near the sea and require little care. As this one is fairly compact, it is less likely to blow over than some other larger Acacia species. It may be trimmed or pruned to maintain at desired size. 5L container.

Exceptional, flaking ornamental bark. A medium-sized tree noted for its striking and attractive red-brown flaking bark and small green leaves. Can grow to 10 m when mature. Does best in a woodland setting or in a site with shelter from full sun and strong winds. Tolerates most soils but does best in moist but well-drained soils. Half-standard(175 -200 cms) size in a 10-12 L container.

A beautiful smaller tree which gives any garden a Japanese feel. A particularly attractive maple, with gorgeous leaves and super autumn colour.  As with most maples, grows best when sheltered from strong winds and full sunlight, either in a woodland setting or in a sheltered spot in light shade in moist but well-drained soil. This rounded, bushy tree can grow to a height and spread of over 3-4 m. It is slow growing, can be carefully pruned or shaped if necessary, and is ideal for the smaller to medium-sized garden. Lovely specimens, grown outdoors in Ireland. 5 L container / 50-60 cms

A stately perennial with dark purple / indigo flowers which rise up to 150 cms on tall stems. Exceptionally long-flowering and elegant. Grows well in shade or light sunlight, and can cope with fairly dry soil as found under mature trees. Ideal for a woodland garden. Mulch well with leasf-mould or well-rotted manure. Note: all parts of this plant are poisonous. 2L container.