Medium to fast Growing (20-60cm/year). Supports nesting birds, insects and small mammals. Deer resistant. Broad leaves in green or purple, turning to yellows, coppers and reds, depending on the variety in autumn. Likes well drained soils and copes with full sun or partial shade.

Fast growing (40-60cm/year). Particularly supportive of birds and insects. Pure white flowers against dark stems in spring, mid-green foliage and produces blue sloes in autumn, thorny. Thrives in multiple non-waterlogged soil types. Copes with full sun or semi-shade and exposure to wind.

Fast growing (30-60cm/year). Supports insects and small mammals. Large green leaves, golden in autumn with long yellow catkins and sweet edible nuts. Thrives in most soil types, tolerant to shade and wind.

Fast growing (30-60cm/year). Supports insects, birds and small mammals. Deer resistant. Glossy dark green leaves white blossom in spring, red fruit in autumn. Dense and thorny. Hardy, thrives in moist, but well-drained soil and copes with full sun or shade. Prune mature plants (over 4ft) during winter months when dormant.