Trees and shrubs

Little springtime vulcanos for a low hedge.This variety of laurel with elegant branches naturally reaches a height of about 2 m and a spread of 1.50 m, all the while keeping its compact shape. It is of medium to slow growth.The coppery young shoots are decorative and contrast well with the shiny dark green foliage, which is evergreen.The creamy white flowers in May are followed by deep violet berries.ETNA® tolerates pruning and is recommended for the composition of moderate sized hedges (up to 0.80 m). Mixed with other shrubs, it brings an evergreen touch to beds. It can also be used in containers.Trophies: Gold medal at the Plantarium 1994. (Boskoop - NETHERLANDS)

For a naturally narrow and hardy hedge.This Prunus laurocerasus has been cultivated in Switzerland for its erect and narrow growth. It only needs light pruning.It reaches a height of 3,50 m and a width of 1.00 m when free growing.The foliage is shiny dark green, quite elongated and resists well to low temperatures.GENOLIA® does not thin out at the base and can stand the weight of snow thanks to its erect and strong branches.It has discrete flowers and the fruits are not very abundant.This variety is ideal for a narrow hedge.Trophies: Silver Medal at PLANTARIUM 2005 (Boskoop - NETHERLANDS)

Worth a try: a new evergreenThis new evergreen is an asset for the producer: its growth is vigorous and it forms very well. The young shoots offer a pretty bronze shimmer, later the foliage turns bright light green, which contrasts with the red petioles. In the autumn it turns bronze green.The slightly flared and drooping shape as well as the small and curled leaves give the shrub a light and natural silhouette.Very hardy for a Prunus azorica. Ideal for the revival of hedges!

Yellow fruits for this resistant Pyracantha of the SAPHYR® range.This cultivation has all the characteristics of the SAPHYR® range.SAPHYR® Jaune 'Cadaune', very vigorous, bears, from Mid-October, numerous yellow berries, which last a long time, later turning to yellow-orange.

Hardy Pyracantha of the SAPHYR® range with orange berries.This variety has all the characteristics of the SAPHYR® range.SAPHYR® Orange 'Cadange', fast growing, has a profusion of big bright orange berries from September onwards, lasting the best part of the winter.

Hardy Pyrancantha of the ; SAPHYR® range, with red berries.This variety has all the characteristics of the SAPHYR® range.SAPHYR® Rouge 'Cadange', medium fast growing.From September onwards until December, it bears an abundance of big, shiny, bright red berries finally turning orange at the end of the season.

Shades of coral and salmon A very fashionable colour for this floriferous variety with well-rounded inflorescences, Lady Lasa® is a small rhododendron which forms a round, dense semi-dwarf plant, highly resistant to disease. Its young shoots are purple-brown. Its long leaves change from light to dark green. The wood is fine and beautifully clear. A multitude of big round buds open out into shiny bouquets at the end of April. The rhododendron Lady Lasa® was created by Mr Christian de la SABLIERE, a passionate plant breeder and owner of the estate of Boutiguery in Britanny. He and his daughter Virginie welcome delighted visitors to his specialised nursery and 20-hectare English-style grounds which he has planted with an astonishing 40,000 rhododendrons and azaleas. www.boutiguery.fr

Enormous, brightly-coloured flowers The rhododendron SIR WHITE RUBY® is an improved version of the variety 'Point Défiance'. Its very large flowers are pure white, decorated with a wide bright red border. It is a densely branching plant with thick wood. The leaves are large, green and elongated. A late variety, it flowers around mid-May. SIR WHITE RUBY® was created by Mr Christian de la SABLIERE, a passionate plant breeder and owner of the estate of Boutiguery in Britanny. He and his daughter Virginie welcome delighted visitors to his specialised nursery and 20-hectare English-style grounds which he has planted with an astonishing 40,000 rhododendrons and azaleas. www.boutiguery.fr

A spectacular improvement of ‘Pink Cascade’ This variety is the result of numerous improvements to the red helmet variety, and has strong, flexible branches (virtually thornless). Its generous flowering offers large clusters of crimson-pink flowers that are very melliferous.  Resistant to heat, drought, wind and pests, it thrives even in poor soil. Use as an isolated plant or in the garden. 

Perfect for the trend towards small ornamental and gourmet gardens!A new variety of dwarf raspberry, Rubus idaeus Groovy is also a highly decorative shrub with brilliant attractive foliage that's orange-yellow in Spring, golden in Summer. Highly compact, it  perfectly fits the trend towards small spaces, ornamental & gourmet gardens: in pots or in the soil, alone, in groups or as a fruiting border. Groovy fruits from the first year - large  red and sweet raspberries. Its branches are little thorny, an advantage where there are children. Easy to manage and productive, prune it lightly at the beginning of Spring.It's a non-remontant variety, but when conditions are right, the fruiting period will be extended as soon as there are new shoots. Highly resistant to the cold, it is at its best growing in full sun or partially-shaded spots where the soil is fertile, rich in humus, moist and well-drained.

A highly fructiferous tayberry Tayberries are a cross between a blackberry and a raspberry. Bounty Berry is a new variety which is notable for the generous quantity of fruit it produces: 35 kg from its second year of planting on. It has the flavour of raspberries and the vegetation of blackberries. Fast-growing in spring, it should be tied to a support and can then be easily trained on a trellis. Its white flowers grow quite early, appearing from May to July. Its tasty fruits ressemble big, very long raspberries which are violet-pink when they mature in July and August. Trophy : Jard'innov 2021 Gold Trophy

A purple elder all summer long.The purple, nearly black colour of this variety of Elder lasts all summer long. The shrub tolerates half shade, but planting it in full sun, emphasizes the beautiful colour of the foliage. Its growth is bushy with straight branches.In May - June, the big, delicate flowers are deep pink, turning light pink and finally white, contrasting well with the dark foliage. They are pleasantly lemon scented.At the end of summer, the dark purple, later black berries are appreciated by the birds.BLACK BEAUTY should be planted individually or in free growing shrub-hedges, together with evergreens, for example.Its purple colouring is a precious asset for colour variations in hedges. Its flowers and berries are of strong ornamental interest.