Opening Hours:- The nursery is now closed for Winter maintenance. Our online shop is still open and plants can be collected from the nursery.
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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!.
A bushy shrub or small tree to around 3m tall, with green branches bearing large, stiff thorns to 5cm long, and fragrant white flowers like orange-blossom in spring or early summer, followed by orange fruits 4cm across. Fruits are edible if cooked but are very seedy and sour-tasting so best used to make preserves. 19cm pot 60cms
A fabulous banana. Musa sikkimensis sports huge, ribbed, paddle-shaped leaves, the dark green foliage streaked with maroon-red stripes. With maturity, this fast-growing banana will develop a woody stem, creating a dramatic, architectural centrepiece for a tropical planting scheme. 12cm pot
Kumquat. A lovely Kumquat tree approx 60cms high (inc pot), giving a plentiful supply of small oval orange fruit with a sweet skin that can be eaten whole or used in cooking. Currently with green fruits 20cm pot
A shrub or small tree of rapid growth and bushy habit, to 3.5m or even to 4.5m in mild areas. Leaves oval to roundish, dark shining green above, felted grey beneath. The long, grey-green male catkins flower in January and February. The female plant is less commonly seen, but produces long clusters of purple-brown fruits in summer. 3ltr pot
A hardy, fast-growing evergreen shrub, creeping rosemary has a prostrate habit and attractive flowers and fragrance. Dark green leaves, to 2 inches long, are rich in aromatic oils and commonly used as a culinary herb. Ideal for a rock garden or the top of a dry wall. Makes an excellent groundcover.
A lovely tree heath bright golden soft evergreen foliage all year round, with scented white flowers. It’s a great choice for growing in pots where it combines well with Erica carnea and spring-flowering bedding plants. Grow ‘Albert’s Gold’ in well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny spot. Trim the foliage lightly in late spring to keep it in...
Leycesteria is great for smaller gardens, with its bright foliage and twisting shoots. In spring ‘Little Lanterns’ offer luscious lime green foliage and bright red shoots; in mid-summer the foliage turns to a golden yellow with pendant racemes of white flowers. In autumn, the flowers turn to deep purple almost black ornamental berries, adding vibrance to...
A clump-forming perennial with narrow, cream striped, greyish green leaves. Large fragrant lilac flowers from mid-summer to early autumn. Max Height 45cm to 60cm. Max Spread 25cm. Flowers July to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. 1.5ltr
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
C. bungei is a deciduous shrub with large, heart-shaped leaves. In late summer to mid-autumn, it bears densly-packed, rounded clusters of deep pink, scented flowers. 3ltr pot
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 60cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 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
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.
Scented leaves with a zesty lime flavour. Used in Thai cooking. This plant also produces flowers and bumpy skinned fruits too. Young cutting raised plants for growing on. 9cm pot approx 25cm (inc pot) PLEASE NOTE A £3 SHIPPING DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED ON DISPATCH FOR SINGLE PLANTS.