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5 Best Trees of 2026

Last Updated - 20/03/2026

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YouGarden Standard Lilac Tree Syringa 'Palibin' 90-120cm Tall in 3 Litre Pot, Potted Trees & Shrubs for Gardens or Patios, Supplied as 1 x Standard Lilac Tree in 3L Pot

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- EASY-CARE AND HARDY: Requires minimal pruning and is incredibly hardy in freezing weather conditions, thriving in full sun or light shade while resisting drought once established.
- DETAILS: Supplied as an established standard tree in a 3L pot, already approx. 90-120cm tall. Ready to plant in borders or large patio pots upon arrival.
- COMPACT AND FRAGRANT: This dwarf lilac tree boasts a neat standard form, producing highly scented lavender-pink blooms in late spring and early summer, perfect for patios and small gardens.
- ATTRACTS POLLINATORS: A magnet for bees and butterflies, this stunning tree pairs beautifully with lavender, rosemary, and clematis for an eye-catching and aromatic display.
- ABOUT US: At YouGarden, we believe that gardening is for everyone. Based in rural Lincolnshire we have our own 11 acre nursery, meaning that we are in close contact with our plants, so that we can guarantee our plants will thrive because we've grown them ourselves. We also source product locally, nationally and internationally to ensure we give our customers the best range, highest quality and greatest value for money. All our products will arrive in nursery fresh condition.
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Acer palmatum Taylor - Japanese Maple Tree | Large Outdoor Garden Ready Plant in Pot (50-70cm Incl. Pot)

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- Period of Interest: Foliage is light pink in Spring, joined by green and cream colour in Summer, before taking on a lime green shade in Autumn.
- Growth and Spread: Ultimate height and spread of up to 2.5m.
- Characteristics: Slow-growing, deciduous shrub that can be grown as a small tree. Five-lobed leaves bear a pale pink colour that gradually turns green with a cream border. When Autumn comes around, the foliage bears a lime green shade.
- Care and Maintenance: Acers prefer partial shade, so avoid prolonged exposure to full sun. It will tolerate most soil types, as long as this remains well-drained and watered well.
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Trees in Winter: Fully illustrated edition

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Common Laburnum Tree/Laburnum Anagyroides - Golden Chain, Golden Rain 50-80cm Tall 3fatpigs®

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- These are BARE ROOTED plants which can be planted from the end of October until May and will be dispatched as soon as the weather turns cold and they become dormant.The dispatch date depends on the Autumn temperature and varies from year to year.
- Description: They have yellow pea-flowers in pendulous racemes in spring, which makes them very popular garden trees. In Laburnum Anagyroides the racemes are 10–20 cm (4–8 in) long, with densely packed flowers. The leaves are trifoliate, somewhat like a clover, the leaflets typically 2–3 cm (¾–1¼ in) long. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can be lethal if consumed.
- Common Name: Common Laburnum Genus: Laburnum Species: Anagyroides Skill Level: Beginner Exposure: Full sun, Partial shade Hardiness: Hardy Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist Height: 6 -7m Spread: 2 -2.5m
- Common Laburnum Tree / Laburnum Anagyroides - Golden Chain, Golden Rain 2ft Tall 3fatpigs
- A species of small trees or large shrubs up to 7 m tall in the genus Laburnum native to Central and Southern Europe.
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Trees of Britain and Ireland: A Guide to the Trees of Great Britain and Ireland (WILDGuides of Britain & Europe)

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5 Best Trees of 2026

YouGarden Standard Lilac Tree Syringa 'Palibin' 90-120cm Tall in 3 Litre Pot, Potted Trees & Shrubs for Gardens or Patios, Supplied as 1 x Standard Lilac Tree in 3L Pot

Acer palmatum Taylor - Japanese Maple Tree | Large Outdoor Garden Ready Plant in Pot (50-70cm Incl. Pot)

Trees in Winter: Fully illustrated edition

Common Laburnum Tree/Laburnum Anagyroides - Golden Chain, Golden Rain 50-80cm Tall 3fatpigs®

Trees of Britain and Ireland: A Guide to the Trees of Great Britain and Ireland (WILDGuides of Britain & Europe)

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