Trees and Shrubs
Lonicera Nitida Shrubby Honeysuckle
A popular hedging plant during Victorian times, often used for topiary, examples of which can be seen at Queen Victorias' Residence, Osborne House, now a National Trust property, on the Isle of Wight.
A popular hedging plant during Victorian times, often used for topiary, examples of which can be seen at Queen Victorias' Residence, Osborne House, now a National Trust property, on the Isle of Wight.
Mahonia
The shiny leaves of these large shrubs have impressive clusters or spikes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in winter to early spring, followed by juicy-looking purple to black berries in autumn. The early blooms are much appreciated by emerging pollinators.
The shiny leaves of these large shrubs have impressive clusters or spikes of fragrant, bright yellow flowers in winter to early spring, followed by juicy-looking purple to black berries in autumn. The early blooms are much appreciated by emerging pollinators.
Ribes sanguineum Flowering Currant
Introduced into Britain in 1817, this popular shrub produces lots of fragrant blooms in Spring.
Introduced into Britain in 1817, this popular shrub produces lots of fragrant blooms in Spring.