A touch of the unusual is what we do best here at Provender Nurseries. After 12 years working on site something new pops out at least once every couple of weeks to pique the interest and get us reaching for Google.
Unusual tree choices may be something as simple as a new variety, as yet to well known amongst designers or may be something left of centre that our purchasing team could not resist. Below are some trees held in stock that deserve a touch of the spotlight.
Chitalpa. I did not even know these trees were in stock until an excited client came in who had seen them on our website. Off on a voyage of discovery and all 100m from the office door! Chitalpa are a cross from Catalpa bignoniodes and Chilopsis. Trumpet shaped, tube like pink frilly flowers are produced in June to July. This unknown delight must have full sun in a well drained soil.
Broussonetia papyrifera We have held these in stock for a few years now and they have sold well. The Paper Mulberry has much to offer with the unusual lobed leaves, fluffy pink flowers and fruit that are just plain weird. Happy in most soils in a sunny position Broussonetia will reach 6m in height and 4m in spread.
Ptelea trifoiata otherwise known as Hop Tree. Fragrant yellow flowers are produced in summers followed by attractive winged hop like fruit that persist late into the autumn. Happy in sun to partial shade in any soil that is well-drained and any pH. Height 6m. Spread 3m.
Malus x robusta Red Sentinel 10/12cm with Mistletoe. There is something about this tree on the nursery that I love.
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Chitalpa Broussonetia papyrifera Ptelea trifoliata Mistletoe on Malus
