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A guide to species and cultivars of popular or useful plants for landscaping or use in public green spaces, with tips on how to use them.
Arbutus
These evergreen trees and shrubs have decorative bark and can flower and fruit simultaneously, says Miranda Kimberley.
Euonymus
These evergreen and deciduous shrubs feature bright foliage, corky bark and coloured fruit, says Miranda Kimberley.
Sophora
A graceful habit, attractive foliage and often fragrant flowers are all selling points, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Celtis
This underused species could add to the diversity of our urban tree population, Miranda Kimberley discovers.
Cotinus
These useful shrubs can fill large spaces in borders and provide colourful foliage in the autumn, says Miranda Kimberley.
Ilex
Customers do not often know about the different leaf colours and shapes offered by hollies, Miranda Kimberley reports.
Crocus
These heralds of spring are highly suited to being planted in tree circles, grass and rock gardens, says Miranda Kimberley.
Camellia
These versatile, evergreen shrubs can flower from October right through to the end of May, Miranda Kimberley finds.
Living walls
The benefits of green walls make them worth investigation by all green-space professionals, says Miranda Kimberley.
Viburnum
If used thoughtfully, a selection of these plants can give flower from midwinter to early summer, notes Miranda Kimberley.
Cotoneaster
The fruit on these shrubs and small trees offers winter colour in the garden and food for birds, says Miranda Kimberley.
Taxus
This classic evergreen offers excellent structure and is ideal for topiary or as a specimen tree, says Miranda Kimberley.
Phygelius
Masses of colourful tubular flowers can give these plants a substantial presence in the border, says Miranda Kimberley.
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Dierama
Beautiful but underused, this tall and elegant plant can persist for years, says Miranda Kimberley.
Albizia
Fluffy flowers and bipinnate foliage make these rarely seen shrubs and small trees highly prized, says Miranda Kimberley.
Cytisus
These shrubs have stunning pea-like flowers, good scent and an undeserved reputation, Miranda Kimberley explains.
Ceanothus
These shrubs or small trees produce mainly blue flowers and fantastic glossy leaves, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Loropetalum
Colourful flowers and stunning foliage are great rewards for growing this often unfamiliar plant, says Miranda Kimberley.
Pterocarya
This attractive tree is rarely planted in the UK but deserves consideration in larger gardens and estates, says Miranda Kimberley.
Ruscus
These evergreen subshrubs with glossy foliage and plump red berries are much underrated, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Picea
These tidy evergreen trees are not just for Christmas and come in a range of shapes and sizes, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Hoheria
A graceful habit, lots of fragrant flowers and attractive foliage are the key facets of this genus, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Corylus
Traditionally grown for wood and nuts, hazels are also good in woodland planting and hedgerows, says Miranda Kimberley.
Castanea
Serrated leaves, twisted bark and tasty nuts make the sweet chestnut a highly prized tree, writes Miranda Kimberley.
Solidago
These prairie plants are easy to grow in well-drained soil and will perform best in full sun, Miranda Kimberley advises.
Acanthus
The most popular species, A. Mollis and A. Spinosus need plenty of space at the back of the border, Miranda Kimberley reports.
Anchusa
Vivid blue flowers make these plants stand out in the garden and attract bees and butterflies, says Miranda Kimberley.
Amaranthus
These exotic annuals with erect plumes or long tassels of flowers can make a bold statement, Miranda Kimberley finds.
Cedrus
These majestic evergreen trees with their striking needles need lots of space to grow to their full glory, says Miranda Kimberley.
Thermopsis
Yellow flowers and trifoliate leaves make this little-grown legume an attractive garden choice, says Miranda Kimberley.
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