Trees and shrubs
Every garden—no matter the size—needs at least one tree. Trees and shrubs are the quiet heroes of garden design: they bring structure, create privacy, cast cooling shade on hot days and reward you with flowers, fruit, scent or spectacular colour as the seasons change. While other plants come and go, trees and shrubs are what give your garden its sense of place and permanence.
When you choose trees and shrubs from our garden centre, you’re laying down the architectural backbone of your outdoor space. In summer, when borders are bursting with colour, they often step back and let other plants shine. But every tree and shrub has its moment—often in the depths of winter or early spring—when fresh flowers, bark, buds or evergreen foliage steal the show just when you need it most.
Shrubs: structure with serious style
Shrubs provide the framework that holds a garden together. Evergreen shrubs in particular are invaluable, offering year-round greenery that adds depth and balance to planting schemes. They make everything else look better.
Want interest beyond summer? Extend the season with winter-flowering witch hazels or Christmas box, bringing scent and colour when little else is happening. When warmer months roll around, shrubs like roses, hydrangeas and flowering quince deliver bold, generous displays that carry your garden through summer and beyond.
Autumn highlights – but not just an autumn destination
Autumn is a wonderful time to fall in love with trees. At our garden centre, you’ll find a range that truly celebrates the season’s transformation—rich leaf colour, textured bark and late flowers that glow in low sunlight.
- Japanese maple ‘Autumn Blaze’ is a real scene-stealer, with fiery red foliage that instantly adds drama and warmth. Perfect as a focal point or to anchor a mixed border.
- Witch hazel ‘Golden Glow’ brings golden, lightly scented flowers that brighten autumn and winter days, proving that beauty doesn’t stop when summer ends.
- Camellia ‘Autumn Joy’ offers elegant pink blooms on glossy evergreen foliage—ideal if you love refined colour and structure through the cooler months.
That said, trees aren’t just an autumn purchase. We welcome you in every season—spring for blossom, summer for leafy impact, autumn for colour and winter for structure and planting potential. Choosing trees at different times of year helps you see exactly what they’ll bring to your garden, month by month.
Whether you’re starting from scratch or refining an established garden, our knowledgeable team at our Emersons Green garden centre is always happy to help. Come and talk to us about choosing the right trees and shrubs for your space, soil and lifestyle—and start building a garden that looks good in every season.
