Opening Hours:- Tuesday to Friday 10.30am - 5pm, Saturday 10.30 -4pm. Closed Sunday & Monday (exc Bank Holidays)
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 'Moro' blood orange is one of the most sought after blood oranges with crimson, blood red flesh and an excellent flavour. Originates from Sicily. 20cm pot 70cms
The Sorrento Lemon is a prized variety, also known as Ovale di Sorrento or Limone di Massa Lubrense. This citrus fruit is distinguished by its elliptical shape, medium-thick citron-yellow rind rich in essential oils, and pale-yellow juicy pulp with high acidity and vitamin C content. 20cm pot 70cms
The 'Adamo' lemon is a very old Italian variety of the Femminello type. It forms a bush of moderate vigour with an upright habit, producing partially perpetual elliptical fruits completely devoid of seeds, remaining on the tree even at ripeness. Its moderately thick, ridged skin encloses a very juicy, pale yellow flesh. 20cm pot
Buddha's Hand. An unusual citrus tree with curious fruits that has 'fingers'. The fruits are yellow and hand shaped. The fruit is used in China and Japan for perfuming rooms and is a symbol of wealth and happiness. The fruit is almost all peel and pith and is excellent for a very fragrant zest. A plant for the collector. 24cm pot approx 110cm (inc pot).
Elkhorn Fern.Evergreen epiphytic fern,best grown in hanging baskets or fastened to and suspended from pieces of wood. Produces 2 kinds of fronds permanent,broad sterile nest leaves forming the main partof the plant ,and strap shaped usually partly bifurcated arching fertile fronds. 17cm pot
Fruiting banana. Large exotic foliage and rapid growth with unusual flower and characteristic fruit after third year. Hardy in milder parts of UK. 15cm pot
Adenanthos sericeus, commonly known as Woolly Bush, is a shrub native to the south coast of Western Australia. It has bright red but small and obscure flowers, and very soft, deeply divided, hairy leaves. 16cm pot 40cm high.
A deciduous upright shrub with dark green leaves. Clusters of bright blue butterfly shaped flowers, followed by bright blue berries. Sheltered site. Half Hardy 2-3ltr pot
A very colourful, small shrub which takes on a rich, plum-purple colour in autumn. It is reasonably compact, making it ideal for the smaller garden. Slender stems can be picked and are excellent for use in floral work. Grows approximately 1 x 1m. 3ltr multi stemmed plants.
A rarely available, pea family relative, a woody shrub to 6 ft tall over time, with narrow, pinnate blue-green leaves and, in summer, copper-red pea shaped flowers that produce striking seed capsules, thin, papery pods or "bladders" for autumns decorations. Easy to grow in sun where soil is rich and well-drained and receives regular water in summer 1ltr
A first rate coastal plant. The evergreen foliage is blue-green which compliments the heads of yellow flowers in mid summer to autumn. A Mediterranean plant. Hardiness is borderline in colder areas.
Goji Berry- One of the latest superfoods available. Goji berries are nutritionally rich, containing beta-carotene, Vitamins C, B1, B2 and other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids.High yielding up to 1kg in 2nd year.Hardy to -15C. 3ltr 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)
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 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 50-60cm high. Currently with flowers/fruits forming. 19cm 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.