Broadleaf trees and shrubs

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Details: Created: 26 August 2025

We recommend our new book „Drzewa i krzewy liściaste” [“Broadleaf trees and shrubs”] by Bronisław Szmit, Bronisław Jan Szmit and Maciej Mynett.This comprehensive and richly illustrated compendium presents more than 650 species and cultivars of deciduous trees and shrubs cultivated in Poland.

Inside, you will find both well-known and widely appreciated plants, as well as less common ones that are rarely described in other publications. The book also covers numerous new introductions from nurseries, and the practical guidelines on selection and cultivation make it a valuable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts.

Sorbaria sorbifolia 'Sem' ^PBR
Uniquely decorative and hardy shrub with pink orange leaves that become yellowish over time. Can be used for large planting in towns and along roads. According to the research it is the best plant to be used in fitoremediation.

Sorbus Autumn Spire 'Flanrock' ^PBR
Small tree with narrow columnar habit and gold yellow fruits. In autumn leaves change their colour to wine red. Due to its habit, the variety is recommended to small gardens and to be planted along roads, pathways and driveways.

Sorbus 'Rubinowaja'
One of the best Russian fruit bearing varieties of Sorbus. Its claret red fruits are tasty, full of vitamins and can be used for jams and infusions.

Spiraea betulifolia 'Tor Gold' ^PBR
Low-growing dense shrub with gold yellow leaves that change color to orange in autumn. Extremely frost hardy variety recommended as a ground cover plant.
Phlox paniculata 'Olienka'
One of the best varieties of phlox bred in Russia. Light pink flowers with brighter "eye" and darker violet pink centre. The variety grows up to 0.8–1 m high.

Quercus 'Monument' ^PBR
Polish variety of Quercus with wide columnar habit. Very large dark green shining leaves. Variety resistant to mildew. Recommended for representative areas.

Quercus robur 'Posnania'
New Polish variety of Quercus robur introduced to cultivation by our Nursery. Very long, up to 20–25 cm long, fancifully and irregularly indented pendant leaves.

Sambucus nigra BLACK LACE 'Eva' ^PBR
Beautiful variety with dark purple shining leaves that resemble a lace. Both light pink flowers and fruits can be used for preserves.
Betula nana 'Golden Treasure' ^PBR
The first gold-leaved variety of the species. Grows up to 0.5 m high and approximately 1 m in diameter. Especially recommended as a ground cover plant for the coldest regions of Europe.

Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow'
Very effective multi-colour perennial. Vibrant orange inflorescences appear on intensely red stems with brown green leaves. Up to 0.7 m high.

Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris 'Silver Lining' ^PBR
New variety of Hydrangea anomala with grey green, white variegated leaves. Grows slower than the species. Perfectly brightens shadowed corners of a garden. Recommended for walls, pergolas, trees' trunks and as a ground cover plant.

Hydrangea paniculata BOBO 'ILVOBo' ^PBR
This profusely blooming dense variety of Hydrangea paniculata grows only up to 0.7 m high. White flowers become slightly pink over time. Variety especially recommended as a ground cover plant.