Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

The Japanese Persimmon is a vigorous, hardy deciduous tree with an upright, spreading habit and excellent ornamental appeal. Large, glossy green leaves provide dense summer shade before turning brilliant shades of orange, yellow and red in autumn. Small, waxy, ivory-coloured flowers appear in spring, followed by deep orange, tomato-shaped fruit. The astringent fruit develops its rich, tangy flavour through autumn and is ready to harvest once the leaves have fallen, and the fruit is fully ripe. The vibrant fruit often remains hanging on the bare branches into winter, creating a striking seasonal display. Perfect for home orchards, Japanese Persimmons are easy to grow and reward gardeners with abundant crops of delicious fruit that can be enjoyed fresh, dried or used in cooking and baking.

Soil: Rich, fertile soil.
Conditions: Sheltered sunny position. Cold, frost and coastal tolerant. Protect from wind.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m

Embrace the TropicBeauty Peach, a marvel of fruiting excellence tailored for subtropical climates. This self-fertile peach variety thrives in warm temperate regions, boasting medium-sized fruits adorned with an attractive red blush over a yellow background. The flesh is yellow, melting, and semi-clingstone, offering a firm texture and excellent flavour ideal for low-chill environments. With minimal chilling requirements of just 150 hours, this peach tree bears large, round fruits with very good skin colour. TropicBeauty is a deciduous tree that matures to a height of 2-5 metres and can be pruned to a compact 2 metres, making it suitable for smaller gardens and large pots (35L+). Expect fruiting within 2-3 years after planting, with harvest months in November and December, delivering a bounty of delectable peaches.

Soil: Requires well-drained soil with neutral pH (6.6-7.3).
Conditions: Thrives in full sun (80%-100%) and tolerates moderate frosts.
Size: Height 2-5m x  width 2-4m 

Pyrus Beurre Bosc is the quintessential pear that melts in your mouth like sorbet. The pear tree is endowed with beautiful blossoms during spring, followed by glossy leaves in summer, and a bounty of juicy sweet fruit in autumn. Elegant, elongated russet-brown pears with rich, sweet, slightly grainy flesh to enjoy fresh, baked or poached. Always plant more than one variety for cross-pollination. 

Soil: Best suited to well-drained, organic-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and drought hardy.
Size: Height 6m x width 4m