The conifer is almost certainly a form of Chamaecyparis, but it could
as easily be a variety or seedling form of lawsoniana as it could be a
hybrid since the species is so 'free' in that direction and seeds
itself about with great enthusiasm.

The shrub is Lonicera pileata - a spreading, evergreen
bush-honeysuckle with insignificant flowers, widely used for low
hedging up to 1 metre high. Its tendency to 'lounge-about' when
unpruned also makes it a useful shrub for groundcover. It was very
widely planted in large scale amenity projects during the '60's
through to the late '80's and was quite frequently offered in garden
centres. Since then it appears to have fallen out of favour in some
parts of the country. Very easy to grow, tolerant of exposure to salt
winds and pollution. Otherwise a bit of a 'ho-hum' plant.

Dave Poole
Torquay, Coastal South Devon UK
Winter min -2°C. Summer max 34°C.
Growing season: March - November