Looking to bring a touch of Tuscany to your garden? At Woolpit Nurseries, you can buy Italian plants in Suffolk including stunning Italian shrubs, topiary trees, olive trees and Mediterranean plants — all hand-selected and grown by trusted growers in Italy.
We don’t sell online — visit us in person to choose your plants.
Why Choose Italian Plants?
Italian plants offer much more than Mediterranean charm — they bring structure, colour, movement and striking evergreen beauty to gardens all year round. These plants thrive in containers or garden beds and adapt well to Suffolk’s mild climate.
- Evergreen structure for year-round interest
- Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance varieties
- Perfect for patios, entrances and statement planting
- High-quality plants direct from Italy
Whether you’re redesigning a garden or adding one impressive centrepiece, our Italian plants offer instant elegance.
Italian Shrubs & Mediterranean Plants
Our selection of Mediterranean shrubs and Italian plants brings warmth, texture and structure to any garden. Stock varies throughout the season — visit us to see what’s available.
Agapanthus
Euonymus Bravo & Aureus
Chamaerops Fan Palm
Italian Topiary at Woolpit Nurseries
Create a stunning focal point with Italian topiary — expertly shaped, beautifully grown and ideal for entrances, patios and formal garden design.
Common shapes include: Ball topiary, Spiral topiary, Cones, Lollipop bay and photinia. All potted and ready to plant.
What our Customers say:
“We visited here after being recommended it and I’m glad we did. Lovely staff and a huge selection and very well priced plants. No faults at all other than they’ll probably be getting a lot of my money from now on!” – Peter E./ Google Review
Feature Italian Trees & Architectural Plants
Looking for height, structure or something dramatic? Our range of Italian feature plants includes:
- Olive trees – classic Mediterranean centrepieces
- Italian cypress – tall, elegant and architectural
- Hardy palms – instant holiday feel
- Photinia topiary – bright red flushes of new growth
These plants create long-lasting impact in any Suffolk garden, giving a warm Mediterranean feel throughout the year.
Italian Plants Suited to Suffolk Gardens
Suffolk’s relatively mild climate makes it ideal for a wide range of Italian plants. Many thrive in full sun, free-draining soil and sheltered positions — perfect for patios, south-facing walls and modern garden designs.
Our team can help you choose the right varieties for your soil type, aspect and style.
Visit Woolpit Nurseries – Shop In Person
Find us just off the A14 near Woolpit, between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. Browse fresh stock, get friendly local advice, and choose the best plants for your space.
No online sales – visit in person.
Create a Mediterranean-Style Garden in Suffolk
If you’ve ever dreamed of creating a Mediterranean-style garden, Italian plants are the perfect starting point. Their strong shapes, evergreen structure and architectural form can transform even the simplest outdoor space. Many gardeners in Suffolk are now choosing Italian shrubs and feature trees because they offer a unique mix of beauty, resilience and year-round impact.
Italian plants such as olives, bay, cypress, photinia and hardy palms are surprisingly adaptable to our climate. With Suffolk’s mild winters and long sunny periods, these plants settle in quickly and bring a distinctive Tuscan feel to patios and borders. Whether you prefer neat and formal topiary shapes or more relaxed Mediterranean shrubs, Italian plants give your garden instant maturity and style.
They are also perfect for outdoor living. Many Italian plants thrive in pots, making them ideal for terraces, gravel gardens, entrances and seating areas. Place a pair of topiary trees by a front door for a bold, elegant statement, or position an olive tree in the afternoon sun.
At Woolpit Nurseries, we source our Italian plants directly from trusted growers in Italy, ensuring strong, healthy specimens that establish well in Suffolk gardens. If you’re planning a garden redesign or simply want one striking focal point, visiting our nursery is the best way to find the perfect plant. Our team can help you choose the right size, shape and variety for your space so you can enjoy a beautiful, long-lasting Mediterranean look at home.
Italian Plants – Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many Italian plants such as olives, bay, photinia, evergreen shrubs and hardy palms grow very well in Suffolk’s mild climate. Our team can help you choose varieties suited to your garden’s aspect and soil.
Most Italian and Mediterranean plants prefer well-drained soil and a sunny position. Adding grit to heavy clay soil helps improve drainage.
Absolutely. Olive trees, bay, Italian topiary, photinia standards and cypress are all ideal for pots. Just choose a large container and ensure good drainage.
No – we do not sell online. All Italian plants must be purchased in person so you can choose from fresh stock and get helpful local advice.
Italian cypress, tall olives, photinia standards and hardy palms are excellent choices for vertical structure in the garden.