Trees and shrubs

An imperial blooming from an early age Selected by Vance Hooper, who is the breeder of the fabulous Magnolia ‘GENIE’ Superb flowers over 20 cm large, dark red-pink, lightly scented Blooms from April with summer reblooming Flowers abundantly, even on young plants Moderate-sized tree, perfect for gardens or streets and squares

An ornamental apple tree for the town or the country.This tree is of semi-spreading shape, reaching a height of 3 to 4meters in ten years and has a harmonious form, which it keeps without the necessity of pruning. Its leaves and branches are purple.The violet-pink flowers blossom in April - May along the whole length of the branches, and the purple fruits appear in autumn.COCCINELLA® has also been chosen by the INRAE selectors for its resistance to the major diseases such as fire blight, scab and mildew.Grown to a full standard, COCCINELLA® has the asset of a small town tree; grown in clumps, its foliage and fruit are appreciated in mixed countryside hedges or in shrub borders.

Naturally a STAR since its creation. This tree is of semi-spreading growth, reaching a height of 3 to 4m in ten years and has a harmonious shape, which it keeps without the necessity of pruning. Its foliage is green. In April, 'Evereste' covers itself in bright pink flower buds, which bloom as pure white bouquets of flowers. The quality and the abundance of its pollen make it an ideal pollinator, precious for fruit growers (in proportion of 6 - 8% of all varieties of early or semi-early flowering). The cherry sized fruits are orange with thin red stripes. They apprear in autumn and have the particularity to last well into winter. 'Evereste' has also been chosen by the INRAE selectors for its resistance to the major diseases such as fire blight, scab and mildew. Nearly a million plants have been sold in Europe since its creation in 1974. Its ornamental qualities, its reasonable dimensions and its easy care make it an excellent small urban tree if grown full standard; in clumps it is very valuable in the composition of flowering hedges and in shrub borders.

A landmark in the garden! A columnar habit when young, evolving into a pyramidal form Young, purple foliage that turns dark green Spectacular intense red flowering in bud, evolving to carmine pink Numerous plum-sized, purplish-red fruits with red flesh persist until late autumn Its initial columnar shape evolves into a pyramid shape with age, making it ideal for small spaces

Charming black panicles contrasting with a green foliage This variety of pennisetum has large, red-tinged spikes that turn purple-black. The spikes appear abundantly, covering the entire plant from summer to late autumn. It forms a rounded clump with narrow, glossy green foliage. Use in beds, in association with other perennials or shrubs.

A long, dazzling and fragrant flowering period! A clear improvement on the Philadelphus x virginalis group Flowering all along the branches, from mid-May to the end of summer Large, full double, pure white flowers, with a more intense fragrance Very healthy foliage throughout the season A compact, well-branched, harmonious habit, easy to grow, suitable for gardens (even small ones) and pots

Chocolate coloured and toothed leaves : an original foliage with this new Photinia.The originality of the foliage brings a revival to the Photinia. The leaf  blade is ondulated and finely toothed. The young shoots, copper at first, take on the unusual chocolate shade, and then turn dark green.This cultivation, tested in nurseries for several years, performs well: it branches and develops well in containers, its growth is good. Hardy, CRUNCHY® keeps its leaves in winter and has a good resistance to  powdery mildew. It is therefore recommended for hedges, with or without clipping.Trophies: FIRST PRICE at FLORMAT - MIFLOR 2014 (Padova  - ITALY)

Beautifully mixed colours and an upright and regular formIts variegated foliage brings colour throughout the year. Photinia Louise has also been selected for its vigorous, erect growth and its ample vegetation that's regular, compact and dense. Photinia Louise is a shrub with persistent leaves and changing colours. In spring and autumn the young shoots are bright red spotted with pink.The developing leaves become thick and green, spotted wih creamy white. Its flowers, in May, are quite discreet, forming creamy white umbels. Upkeep is easy as it needs little pruning other than that required by the garden. In a hedge, a mixed bed or as a solitary shrub, 2 to 3 m high, Photinia Louise will enliven a garden throughout the year.

In springtime light, pretty copper shimmering foliage.This shrub is remarkable for its dense, deciduous jagged foliage, with its original orange copper shades in spring, turning to purple in summer and autumn. It prefers a sunny position to develop its beautiful colours.It has bushy habit, dense, stocky with strong, straight branches.Small balls of white flowers bloom from May to June. They are followed by red fruits in summer.DIABLE D'OR® suits well in mixed free hedges. Its copper shimmering in springtime, turning to purple later on makes it very precious for creating seasonal variations in the colours of the hedges foliage. The flowers and fruit add to its ornamental value.

A clear improvement on the famous DIABLE D'OR® More compact, better branched and easier to grow, with brighter foliage in spring and brighter red fruit Young shoots of a unique bronze colour with a green then golden heart Foliage then turns a uniform bronze and remains attractive until autumn Corymbs of white flowers tinged with pink in May-June, followed by small bright red dried fruits in summer Ideal in the garden as a living hedge or even in smaller spaces, it can also be used in pots for balconies and terraces

Dense and upright, ideal for hedges and topiaries Irish Luck pittosporum is a dense-growing variety with strong branches and magnificent glossy green foliage contrasting with its dark stems. Steady-growing, resistant to pests, salt and cold, it is very easy to care for. It is ideal for planting in the ground, as a hedge, topiary or pot on a terrace or balcony.

A chocolate-red Prunus for small spaces A compact, branching habit from a young age An attractive dark chocolate-red foliage that turns black-red in summer Creamy white spring flowers that contrast with the foliage Very hardy and only half the size of the 'Nigra' variety, making it ideal for small spaces and container growing