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We have been growing our plants with great passion since 1976. We are therefore proud that the third generation is now at the helm of our family business. All plants and trees we supply come either directly from our own nursery or from fellow nurseries that work in partnership with Heijnen. Through our close cooperation with various skilled growers, plant importers and other professionals, we guarantee products that are as fresh and high quality as possible. What this means for you is healthy and beautiful plants and trees straight from the nursery at competitive prices. 
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    • Yew
        Taxus
        Taxus baccata

        Taxus baccata

        Taxus baccata 'David'

        Taxus baccata 'David'

        Taxus media ‘Hicksii’

        Taxus media ‘Hicksii’

        Taxus media ‘Hillii’

        Taxus media ‘Hillii’

        Taxus ‘Fastigiata Aurea’

        Taxus ‘Fastigiata Aurea’

        Taxus 'Fastigiata Robusta'

        Taxus 'Fastigiata Robusta'

        Yew Ball

        Yew Ball

    • Thuja
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        Thuja (arborvitae)
        Thuja occidentalis 'Brabant'

        Thuja occidentalis 'Brabant'

        Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

        Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd'

        Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

        Thuja plicata 'Atrovirens'

        Thuja plicata 'Martin'

        Thuja plicata 'Martin'

        Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

        Thuja plicata 'Excelsa'

    • Laurel
        Prunus laurocerasus (cherry laurel)
        Laurel 'Caucasica'

        Laurel 'Caucasica'

        Laurel 'Rotundifolia'

        Laurel 'Rotundifolia'

        Laurel 'Novita'

        Laurel 'Novita'

        Laurel 'Genolia'

        Laurel 'Genolia'

        Laurel 'Etna'

        Laurel 'Etna'

        Laurel 'Herbergii'

        Laurel 'Herbergii'

        Laurel 'Otto Luyken'

        Laurel 'Otto Luyken'

        Portuguese laurel

        Portuguese laurel

    • Photinia
    • Cypress
        Chamaecyparis (cypress)
        Cupressocyparis Leylandii

        Cupressocyparis Leylandii

        Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca'

        Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Columnaris Glauca'

        Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ivonne'

        Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Ivonne'

        Cupressocyparis leylandii '2001'

        Cupressocyparis leylandii '2001'

    • Holly
        Ilex (holly)
        Ilex ‘Heckenfee’

        Ilex ‘Heckenfee’

        Ilex ‘Heckenstar’

        Ilex ‘Heckenstar’

        Ilex ‘Blue Maid’

        Ilex ‘Blue Maid’

        Ilex ‘Blue Prince’

        Ilex ‘Blue Prince’

        Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

        Ilex 'Heckenpracht'

        Ilex aquifolium

        Ilex aquifolium

        Ilex aquifolium ‘Alaska’

        Ilex aquifolium ‘Alaska’

    • Japanese holly
        Ilex crenata (Japanese holly)
        Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

        Ilex crenata 'Dark Green'

        Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

        Ilex crenata 'Convexa'

        Ilex crenata 'Green Hedge'

        Ilex crenata 'Green Hedge'

        Ilex crenata 'Blondie'

        Ilex crenata 'Blondie'

        Ilex cren. 'Caroline Upright'

        Ilex cren. 'Caroline Upright'

        Ilex maximow. 'Kanehirae'

        Ilex maximow. 'Kanehirae'

    • Beech
        Fagus sylvatica (common beech)
        Hornbeam

        Hornbeam

        Beech

        Beech

        Copper Beech

        Copper Beech

    • Bamboo
        Fargesia (bamboo)
        Fargesia jiuzhaigou

        Fargesia jiuzhaigou

        Fargesia nitida

        Fargesia nitida

        Fargesia murieliae 'Jumbo'

        Fargesia murieliae 'Jumbo'

        Fargesia Rufa

        Fargesia Rufa

        Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'

        Fargesia robusta 'Campbell'

        Phyllostachys aurea

        Phyllostachys aurea

        Phyllostachys bissetii

        Phyllostachys bissetii

        Phyllostachys nigra

        Phyllostachys nigra

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        Hedera (ivy)
        Hedera helix

        Hedera helix

        Hedera hibernica

        Hedera hibernica

    • Privet
        Ligustrum (privet)
        Ligustrum vulgare

        Ligustrum vulgare

        Ligustrum 'Atrovirens'

        Ligustrum 'Atrovirens'

        Ligustrum ovalifolium

        Ligustrum ovalifolium

    • Elaeagnus
        Elaeagnus (oleaster)
        Elaeagnus ebbingei

        Elaeagnus ebbingei

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        Buxus (common box)
        Buxus hedge

        Buxus hedge

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        Buxus ball

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        Buxus pyramid

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        Herb plants for pots or window boxes

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      • Buddleja (butterflybush)
      • Corylus (hazel)
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      • Magnolia
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    • Palm trees
        Palm trees
        Fan palm

        Fan palm

        Butia capitata

        Butia capitata

        Chamaerops

        Chamaerops

        Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

        Cordyline australis 'Red Star'

        Phoenix canariensis

        Phoenix canariensis

        Yucca palm

        Yucca palm

    • Wisteria sinensis
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        Clementine tree

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        Kumquat tree

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        Kaffir lime tree

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        Calamondin orange tree

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  • Ground covers
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      Evergreen ground covers

      Evergreen ground covers

      Beautiful ground covers

      Beautiful ground covers

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      Hardy ground covers

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Height at time of delivery (cm)

'Height without root ball' refers to the measurement of a plant or tree where the height is measured without taking into account the underlying root ball of roots and soil normally present when the plant is moved. When measuring height without root ball, only the visible part of the plant above ground, such as the trunk/stem, branches and leaves, is taken into account, while the root ball that is normally below ground is excluded from the measurement.

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Mature height (cm)

The mature height of a plant is the height the plant reaches when it is mature. It is also called the maximum height. This height is given in centimetres and refers to the height of the visible part of the plant above the ground. In other words, the trunk/stem, branches and leaves. The root ball that is (normally) below the ground is excluded from this measurement. Location and soil type also affect mature plant height.

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Genus

The genus is a taxonomic classification that includes several closely related species. Genus is a rank that is above the 'species' rank. The spelling of the genus name always includes one scientific name beginning with a capital letter. A genus cannot be ordered as a product; a species or variety can be ordered.

Positioning
Positioning

By positioning, we mean the number of hours of sunlight at the spot where the plants are to be placed. There are three categories for this, namely:

  • Sun - more than 4 hours of sun per day
  • Partial shade - up to 4 hours of sun per day
  • Shade - less than 2 hours of sun per day

The type of soil is of minor importance in most cases, unless otherwise stated for the product.

Growth habit
Growth habit

Growth habit is the way in which the plant grows and what general shape the plant has. Roughly speaking, we can divide our plants into the following categories:

  • Bushy spreading growth habit - in this growth habit, the plant grows bushy in both height and width.
  • Climbing growth habit - as the name suggests, a climbing plant. Suitable for positioning against a wall, fence or pergola.
  • Creeping wide-spreading growth habit - relatively low-growing and ground-covering plants that spread considerably, especially in width.
  • Upright growth habit - these plants grow mostly straight up and with virtually no overhang.
  • Upright to bushy growth habit - these plants tend to grow straight up and, especially as they grow taller, may overhang slightly.
  • Clump-forming and upright growth habit - these plants form a single clump from which stems, leaves and flowers grow. The taller the plant, the more the leaves and stems may overhang.
  • Clump-forming growth habit - these plants form a single clump and remain somewhat more compact in shape
  • Sod-forming growth habit - these plants form a dense carpet. Stems and leaves grow very closely together. You could compare this to the growth habit of a lawn.

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Application

By 'application' we mean how the planting can be used in the garden. In this, we distinguish between the possible applications below:

Border: also called a bed, this is a strip of ground (part of the garden) intended for planting. Due to the construction of paths, terraces and lawn, a garden often consists of multiple borders:

  • Group planting: plants that are at their best when placed together in small or large groups and can be easily combined with other garden plants if desired.
  • Edge planting: mostly low-growing plants that are suitable for use at the edge of borders and so provide a nice progression from low to tall plants.
  • Underplanting: mostly shade-loving plants that can be planted under large shrubs and trees.

Solitary: a plant (usually a larger shrub) that does best when planted alone and not with several of the same variety together. A solitary plant is a real eye-catcher and also provides 'body' to the garden. You place a solitary plant in a border in combination with (relatively) low-growing plants, for example.

Pot: a plant that grows well in a pot.

Planter: plants that are perfect for use in planters.

Hedge: plants that grow particularly tall and branch nicely through pruning. This makes them ideal for use as a natural screen (hedge). We offer hedge plants for both low and tall hedges.

Pergola: plants that are ideal for planting and growing against a pergola.

Fence: plants that can be grown against a fence or placed in front of a fence.

Wall: plants that can be grown against a wall or placed in front of a wall.

Trellis: plants that can be grown in a trellis to create more greenery and privacy in the garden.

Slope: plants that are ideal for planting on a slope.

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Flower colour

The flower colour(s) of the plant. 

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Flowering month

The month(s) in which the plant flowers under normal (weather) conditions. 

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Leaf colour

The leaf colour(s) of the plant. 

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Winter hardiness

A winter hardiness zone, also known as a USDA zone, is a classification system used to categorise climatic conditions based on winter temperatures (susceptibility to frost). These zones range from 1a (coldest) to 13b (mildest). These winter hardiness zones can help you find the right plants and trees that are sufficiently hardy for your region.

The winter temperatures the plant or tree can withstand is noted with each product. See the overview of winter hardiness zones here:

USDA Hardness zones in °C

Evergreen plants
Evergreen plants

Also known as leaf-retaining plants. These are plants that retain their leaves regardless of the season and continue to provide colour in the garden, even in winter.

Fragrant plants
Fragrant plants

This refers to whether the plant gives off a certain scent. In most cases, the scent of a fragrant plant comes from the leaves and/or flowers.

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Plants that form fruits or berries after flowering.

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Beautiful ground covers

Beautiful ground covers transform any garden with their lush, low-growing foliage. These ornamental ground cover plants offer aesthetic appeal and require minimal maintenance. Ideal for filling spaces, they create a stylish, decorative carpet that enhances the garden's overall beauty and elegance.

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    Ajuga reptans 'Alba' Ajuga reptans 'Alba'

    15cm

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    Ajuga reptans 'Alba' White-flowered bugle
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    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop'

    20cm

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    Ajuga reptans 'Black Scallop' Bugle
    5-10cm
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    Asarum europaeum Asarum europaeum

    15cm

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    Asarum europaeum Asarabacca
    5-10cm
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    Campanula portenschlagiana Campanula portenschlagiana
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    Campanula portenschlagiana Wall bellflower
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    Cerastium tomentosum Cerastium tomentosum

    15cm

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    Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-summer
    5-10cm
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    Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' Gypsophila repens 'Rosea'

    10cm

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    Gypsophila repens 'Rosea' Creeping baby's breath
    5-10cm
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    Hedera helix Hedera helix

    500cm

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    Hedera helix Common ivy
    5-10cm
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    Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy'
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    Lamium maculatum 'White Nancy' Spotted deadnettle
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    Mazus reptans Mazus reptans

    5cm

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    Mazus reptans Miquel's mazus
    5-10cm
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    Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet'

    15cm

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    Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' Japanese spurge
    5-10cm
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