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!.
Kings Crown. A beautiful sub shrub with sturdy stems crowned by 4 to 5 inch long plume like spikes of yellow flowers. Planting well drained soil in full sun or part shade. Ideal for summer patios or a sheltered border. 3ltr pot
A very large architectural plant with massive deeply lobed bristly green leaves on strong prickly tall leaf stems. Greenish red tiny flowers on a conical flower spike, followed by red-green fruit. Height 2.5m. Spread 3-4m. Needs to be grown in a damp area. 3ltr pot
The classic cordyline. Palm tree with arching narrow, light green to yellow-green leaves. 7.5ltr pot, 100cms high
Giant pointy clusters of glistening pink flowers grow 8' tall. It's the most sought-after of all echium species and one of the most dramatic flowers anywhere. Tower of Jewels comes from the high volcanic slopes of the Canary Islands. 2ltr pot
Holly. An evergreen shrub with spiny, white margined, dark green leaves. Insignificant flowers in summer producing abundant bright red berries in autumn.
Beautiful pink buds open to reveal soft, fuzzy centres during Winter and Spring. Its dainty long lasting flowers make a pretty display when flowering. This small shrub with fine foliage is best grown in a pot. Protect in Winter. 17cm pot
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 rarely offered Citrus tree that originates from Australia. Also known as the 'Finger Lime' or 'Caviar Lime'. A compact spiny tree that produces finger sized fruits that are full of tiny 'Citrus bombs' that are zesty when eaten. A very unusual Citrus tree and a must have for any collection. 20cm pot approx 50-60cms.
A french variety, this hardy fig has green to yellowish brown skinned fruit with a touch of violet. The flesh is amber to red. The foliage is dramatic with very large leaves. Legend has it that this is the fig Adam used to protect his modesty - hence the very large leaves!
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 trees 70cm high. Currently with green fruit. 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
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
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 Lemon Meyer bush approx. 30cms high (inc pot). Ideal for a G&T's. The Meyer Lemon is a cross between a Lemon and Mandarin producing fruit that are sweeter than normal lemons. Nice bushes with fruit. 12cm pot