Trees by Feature | Filter by Flower, Fruit, Foliage and More

Filter over 600 trees by the characteristic that matters most for your garden, and reach the right variety without browsing species you don’t need. Subcategories include flowering trees for blossom and seasonal colour, evergreen trees for year-round structure and privacy, weeping forms for architectural interest, and award-winning trees holding RHS AGM recognition for proven garden performance. Fruit-bearing trees, small garden varieties and wildlife-supporting native species are also available as filtered views.

How to choose trees by feature

The FAQs below address the most common feature-based questions such as best flowering trees, fastest growers, trees suited to wildlife gardening and what RHS AGM recognition means for garden performance.

FAQ

What are the best flowering trees for a UK garden?

The best flowering trees for UK gardens include Prunus (ornamental cherry), Magnolia, Cercis, Amelanchier and Laburnum. All produce reliable spring or early summer blossom and perform across most UK climates. Prunus and Amelanchier also deliver strong autumn colour, giving two seasons of interest from a single tree.

Which garden trees grow the fastest?

The fastest-growing garden trees include Betula (birch), Amelanchier and ornamental cherries, all capable of growing 40 to 60cm per year in good conditions. For fast-growing evergreens, Thuja and Quercus ilex establish at a reasonable pace while providing year-round structure.

What are the best trees for wildlife?

The best trees for wildlife are native and near-native species that provide food and shelter. Crab apple, hawthorn, rowan and wild cherry all produce berries or fruit that support birds and insects through autumn and winter. Adding even one native tree to a garden can significantly increase its value for local fauna.

What does RHS AGM mean?

RHS AGM stands for Award of Garden Merit, given by the Royal Horticultural Society to plants that have been trialled and found to perform reliably in UK garden conditions. An AGM tree is a low-risk choice, as it’s demonstrated good ornamental value and resilience. See all RHS AGM trees in the ‘Award-Winning Trees’ category for a shortlist of the best-tested varieties.

Which trees stay small enough for a small garden?

Trees that stay small enough for small gardens include compact Japanese acers, Prunus 'Snow Fountains', Cercis chinensis cultivars and Parrotia persica 'Persian Spire'. Most of these reach 3 to 5m at maturity, and many are slow-growing enough to remain well under that height for many years with minimal intervention.

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