They are followed by thin papery air filled seed pods up to 5cm long. Usually between 4 and 8 develop from each inflorescence. These begin pale translucent green but turn red as the 3 black seeds inside mature. Through the summer the tree changes from green (leaves) to yellow (flowers), then to red (fruits) accompanied by yellow autumn leaves.

A good specimen is a spectacular addition to any collection. It will need plenty of light but benefits from side shelter. In its native far eastern habitat it grows in mixed woodlands of Paulownia, Pagoda tree, Walnut and Oriental Thuja. A fine mixture to emulate in cultivation. T

his tree is native in north east China and Korea. Its status in Japan is uncertain because of extensive ornamental use there. Erik Laxmann, a Finnish naturalist working in Russia, was first to describe it. The Earl of Coventry was the first person to grow it in Britain, in 1763 at Croome House in Worcestershire. In China the leaves are used to manufacture a blue or black dye.

In America it grows well in hot dry areas where it seeds freely and has become naturalized. It is also known by the misleading name ‘Pride of India’ in many nursery catalogues.

A good garden tree for both small and large gardens.

All our stock is “lifted” to order, which means that they are “lifted” and packed the same day and sent off so delivery is made the following day hence you receive them as fresh as possible. They are well packed and they are able to stay in the bags they arrive in for up to 7/10 days out of any frosts but it is advisable to plant bareroot trees as soon as possible. We are able to give you a suitable delivery date after the order has been placed when we email your order of acknowledgement to you. Unlike other nurseries who usually say within 3-5 days we can give you a definite day.

As soon as we receive your order we can usually send these out within the week. We use a courier and a signature will be required UNLESS you inform us (in the comments box) of where you would like your goods left safely should you not be at home. It is possible to select a day (apart from week-ends and Fridays) when ordering.

Delivery Charges

We will send you a delivery date via email when we receive your order.

Very SMALL ORDERS between quantities of 1-15 in size 40/60 can usually be sent out via ROYAL MAIL (UK mainland only) for as little as £8.00. Your basket will still show £15.00 plus vat for delivery charge BUT if you put in the COMMENTS BOX that you wish delivery by ROYAL MAIL we can pick this up and change the payment when the order is submitted . All other order are priced as:

• Orders up to £75 – delivery £15 plus vat
• £76 – £200 – delivery £22 plus vat
• £201 – £300 – delivery £30 plus vat
• £301 – £500 – delivery £40 plus vat
• £501 – £1000 – delivery £45 plus vat
• £1001 plus – delivery £50 plus vat

Scotland Grampians/Highlands do carry an extra delivery charge according to our couriers – we can advise on this extra charge.

Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, Northern and Southern Ireland. It is possible for us to arrange delivery to these areas but we would have to arrange the cost with our couriers so please contact our office 01452 832100.