19TH IMPRESSION with photos - Architectural Plants

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Viburnum cinnamomifolium green
As Viburnums go, an absolute monster. Similar to the well known V. davidii,
but bigger in every respect; leaves almost twice the size, could reach 15ft.
Viburnum tinus green
Laurus tinus. Dead common but not to be under estimated. This has so much
more to offer pruned into a little tree - try it! And it flowers all winter long.
Vitis coignetiae green
Excellent jungly climber with very large leaves. Very hardy, happy in sun or
shade. Unfortunately deciduous, but a fine display of colour in the autumn.
Weinmannia trichosperma amber
Fabulous small evergreen tree from Chile with fern like leaves. Doing terribly
well in Edgware - 8 ft in 4 years and flowering. Could reach 15 ft.
Wollemia nobilis amber
Wollemi Pine. The mysterious and highly decorative conifer discovered only
20 years ago. So far proving fast, hardy, easy and very pretty too.
‘The Avenue’ at the Chichester Nursery
Woodwardia radicans red
Chain Fern. An irresistible evergreen fern that spreads by producing new
fernettes at the ends of its 6 ft fronds. Tender. An excellent indoor plant.
Woodwardia unigemmata amber
Chinese Chain Fern. Not quite as beautiful as the one above but hardier and
much rarer but with similar characteristics. New fronds are distinctly red.
Yucca aloifolia amber
Spanish Bayonet. The most beautiful (yes, beautiful) and the most dangerous
Yucca. Trunk forming (6 ft), pale green. Frost, no problem. Wet, big problem.
Yucca aloifolia variegata red
Very pretty variegated version of above. Slow growing, pricey, rare, desirable
and never available as a small plant.
Yucca x floribunda green
Trunk forming cross between Y. gloriosa and filamentosa. Flowers like mad in
the sun and gets in a right old mess. Brilliant as an accent plant in shade.
Yucca gloriosa green
The best known but hardest-to-get-hold of Yucca. This is the true gloriosa
with it's stout trunk and stiff ascending leaves. Impressive, wonderful texture.
Yucca gloriosa variegata green
As above but with yellow and green striped leaves. Very frost hardy but much
less bulky. Could reach 4 ft tall by 3 ft across, less likely to form a 'thicket'.
Yucca recurva green
Another classic Victorian favourite. Trunk forming, but with graceful recurved
(bending) leaves. Huge white flower spikes, as with all the Yuccas.
Zantedeschia aethiopica 'Crowborough' amber
Hardy Arum Lily. Dark green leaves and immaculate white flowers to 2 ft or
more. Just as happy in damp shade as dry sun. Good in a pot too.
The Intrepid Quest for architectural plants continues. If you feel there are any
conspicuous omissions in this list - please let us know. We know we're terribly
opinionated, but we'll try our best to listen.