Opening Hours:- The Nursery is now closed for the Winter. Our webshop remains open and plants can also be collected from the nursery by appointment.
Tel.01326 290722
The nursery is situated in the Lizard village, which is surrounded by some of the most spectacular coastline you could wish to find. Cross Common Nursery is proud to call itself the most Southerly nursery in mainland Britain.
We specialise in Citrus Trees, Passiflora, Coastal Plants, Unusual and Exotic plants, many of which are propagated on the Nursery. We offer a wide range of plants for customers who dare to be different!.
The rarer Variegated Pineapple Guava. An evergreen shrub with grey green leaves marked with silver, grey and cream white variegation felted on the underside. Stunning flowers in Summer with four red petals, white on the outside. Occasionally produces edible red flushed fruit. 3ltr pot 30cms
A large graceful shrub with attractive silver foliage and an abundance of small, star-shaped, white flower heads in early summer, arranged in small clusters along stems. It is hardy in all areas, but is particularly useful in coastal regions where it will withstand salt laden winds making it excellent for hedging. 3ltr pot
The Femminello Siracusano lemon is a symbolic variety of the city of Syracuse in Sicily. This vigorous variety produces fruits throughout the year, if the conditions are suitable. The white flowers are tinged with purple and will give way to beautiful large oval fruits very acidic and juicy, bright yellow when ripe. 2ocm pot 70cm
A tasty tropical fruit originating Central-America, with palmate, leathery leaves. It produces apple shaped fruits that mature to yellow, that are nice and juicy with a slight taste of mango. Can be grown outside in the Summer but needs to be frost free in Winter. Best grown in a free draining soil. 24cm pot approx 160cms
A very eye catching Passion flower with red hanging umbrellas from mid summer on. An evergreen with large three lobed leaves. Almost hardy but best protected (min -1c). It flowers best in cool conditions. A good cool conservatory plant. 3ltr pot
The Carrubaro Lemon originates from Sicily and is 4 seasons variety. It produces juicy yellow fruits which contrast nicely with the young purplish growth of new leaves and tinged flowers that are highly scented. 20cm pot 70cm
This new variety of Bluebell Creeper produces an abundance of dark azure blue flowers, far more vivid than the parent species. Sollya heterophylla 'Ultra Blue' has a better branching habit too, creating a denser appearance with more blooms. The nodding flowers are borne throughout the summer against a backdrop of slender, evergreen foliage. 3ltr pot
Cape Leadwort. An evergreen shrub grown as a climber with pretty dark blue flowers. Flowers from June to November. A good plant for the conservatory or summer patio. 3ltr pot 70cm cane specimen plants
A large, vigorous, spreading semi-evergreen shrub to 2.5m tall, with glossy dark green, oval leaves, downy beneath, and bearing large, rounded flowerheads of sweetly fragrant, tubular white flowers, pink in bud, opening mid to late spring, followed by red, later black fruit 3ltr
Lemon Tree. A Lemon tree approx 70-80cms high looking great with fruits. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Nice full plants currently with green fruits. Looking really nice. A great gift. 20cm pot.
Feed for citrus plants during the summer. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Feed for citrus plants during the winter. Use from October. (160g). This item can be posted separately, if no other plants are ordered: p&p charge of £4.50. (Delivery charge will be adjusted when payment processed)
Lemon Tree. A lovely full standard 4 Seasons lemon tree approximately 110cms tall. Currently with green fruits and bud/flowers. Looking nice. The 4 seasons Lemon will flower and produce fruit several times a year. 24cm pot.
Meyer Lemon. A cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Lovely standard trees 70cm high. Not currently in fruit. 20cm pot
Lime Tree. A lovely standard Lime tree, approx 70-80cms (inc pot). A great plant to produce tasty Limes for G&T's. Fruiting sized grafted trees, not currently in fruit. 20cm pot
A dense upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery light green leaves. Very good in coastal areas. Makes an excellent hedge. 2ltr pots 60cm high bushy plants (including pot) 10% discount for 10-20plants 15% discount for 20-50plants 20% discount for 50+plants
Lemon Tree. A lovely lemon tree on a short stem approx 55cms high. Flowers and fruits throughout the year. Currently with green fruit. Makes a lovely gift. 16cm pot
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Unusual 'double' leaves. Nice leafy plants Approx. 70-80cms tall. 20cm pot.
A lovely tree approx 70cms high (inc.pot) Produces sweet juicy tasty Oranges. Fruiting sized trees. A lovely plant to give as a gift. Nice trees. Currently with flowers/buds. 20cm pot.