Daphne is an ideal understory plant, thriving in a part-sun-part-shade position under large trees. They can be grown ...

“You want the junkyard dogs of trees,” says Davis, “tough, durable species that can ... provide protection from wind and late afternoon sun are ideal for this tree. It struts its stuff ...

But while these are the most famous of the flowering trees ... drained soil in full sun or partial shade, the crab apple Evereste variety – available at Crocus – is tough as nails.