Salix × sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa' Malus domestica 'James Grieve' Often seen as a mop

Often seen as a mop head which gives a more uniform round crown in leaf

Silver birches are classic trees

Equally effective clipped formally or left to form a naturalistic screen

Requires a moist but well draining soil

An unusual form of upright habit

Salix × sepulcralis 'Erythroflexuosa' Malus domestica 'James Grieve' Often seen as a mopThe eye catching contorted habit of this willow bears resemblance to the cultivar 'Tortuosa' but is much smaller and its stems are strikingly red offering wonderful winter interest. As it is the younger shoots which are most colourful, pruning back the branches each year in early spring will ensure a brilliant annual display. Good on wet soils. H5