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 'Cerza' lemon is a highly productive variety. It forms an upright tree with deep green foliage. Its branches are lined with thorns and the young shoots, as well as the flowers, are delicately tinged with purple. The beautiful oval fruits, bright yellow when ripe, are of medium size and can be harvested from late November. Their juicy flesh is very...
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
Larger and more elongated than standard lemons, with a distinctive tapered, spindle-like shape that gives the variety its name (sfusato meaning tapered in Italian). The thick, textured rind is packed with essential oils and terpenes, producing an intensity of fragrance that ordinary lemons simply cannot match. 20cm pot 70cm
The Cara Cara navel orange, or red-fleshed navel orange, is an early-to-midseason navel orange noted for its pinkish-to-reddish-orange flesh. 20cm pot 70-80cm
An evergreen, herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 60cm in height when in flower. It produces a clump of green, arching strap-like leaves and rounded heads of tubular, dark purple-black buds and flowers from mid-summer to autumn. 2ltr
Leucospermum cordifolium hybrid Masses of bright yellow blooms in spring. Suitable for cut flowers, it can be grown in pots and containers Very low maintenance, light frost and drought tolerant once established. Suitable for a variety of soil types, but must be well drained. Prefers a full sun to part shade postion. Bird attracting Ht 2m min tmp -4C 17cm...
Everlasting Pea. A climbing perennial with winged stems and blue-green leaves and pink flowers from summer to early autumn. Height 2m. Flower colour Purple, Pink. Flowers from June to September. Herbaceous. 2.5ltr pot
Sylvia (Protea eximia x susannae). The rose-red flowers appear twice a year - from January to March and again from August to November. This dense 2m tall shrub is an excellent display plant or boundary screening shrub. 17cm pot 3+ stems.
A vigorous climber with light pink flowers in autumn and winter. Best grown on a warm wall and able to take short periods of frost. Will flower best if grown in a cool greenhouse or conservatory. 3ltr pot
White Lobster Claw'. This is a truly spectacular evergreen shrub. It has lovely apple green leaves which contrast so well with the beautiful pure white flowers. These are of unique appearance in curious distinctive clusters in late spring. It needs a warm sheltered spot but is well worth looking after.
Virginia Creeper. A deciduous self supporting climber producing a spectacular display of brilliant foliage in the autumn. Ideal for growing on walls or trees.
African Lily. Compact form with beautiful mid blue trumpet shaped flowers and dark green glossy foliage. Evergreen to semi-evergreen. Easy in well drained soil and sun. Height 30cm 2ltr 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.