Questions

Would you be able to tell me where I could an Embothrium Coccineum in Cork? Or anywhere in Ireland? We have searched and searched and can't find one anywhere, with many centres and suppliers blaming the bad winter for killing a lot of them.

Will the gardens in Ireland still be in bloom the first half of June?

I live in a estate planted with a lot of native Irish trees. There are some Horse Chestnut trees planted approx. 6 feet from my boundary wall and approx 10 feet from the gable end of my house. The trees are approx 10 years old and approx. 20ft high. The crowns are still qiute compact. The house is 11yrs old. Should I be worried about root damage? Do I need to have them removed or can the root spread be minimised by constant pruning of the crown?

I planted boston Ivy rooughly about six to eight weeks ago. I planted a clematis at the same time further away from it. I planted them in the soil, with a trellis support. The area gets some sun and equal amounts of shade. My concern was with the clematis but is growing great but the ivy has had little or no growth since planting, The leaves look fine but any new growth is small and undeveloped. I read this was an aggressive hardy climer but I;m not sure what the problem is. Are there any must do's or dont;s when it comes to feeding / watering etc. The clematis is far enough away so not to intrude on the growth of the Ivy. Any help would be great.

.I attach a photo of trees . planted 5 years ago that which were supposed to grow within 2 years to 6' but have not grown. Please can you advise what I can do to encourage growth or should these be replaced. The site is exposed and near the sea. I require a shelter belt/ privicy hedge.

A 22 year old laburnum tree (see photo) that was very much the centrepiece of our garden has died from a fungus disease ... not sure if it is honey fungus. We will have to get it removed and we are seeking a suitable replacement ... can you suggest a suitable replacement tree that would grow to perhaps 15-20 feet and would give a good flower display.