Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Morus Weeping Mulberry is a densely weeping grafted mulberry standard. Relatively fast growing it creates a waterfall of lush green leaves and pendulous branching that becomes gnarled and twisted as it matures. Flowers are insignificant but are followed by sweet mulberries that may be white and usually ripen through red to black around December. As a weeping standard, the pendulous foliage of this tree makes it a magnificent feature tree or centre-piece to a garden design.

Soil: Deep, fertile, moist loams.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 4m

Pyrus Chanticleer is one of the most popular ornamental pear trees, prized for its elegant, upright form, spectacular spring flowers, and brilliant autumn colour. Its naturally narrow, columnar habit makes it an excellent choice for gardens, driveways, streetscapes, and landscapes where space is limited. In spring, the tree is covered in masses of crisp white blossoms that create a stunning floral display before the glossy green foliage emerges. Small russet-brown fruits, about the size of a pea, develop after flowering. While not edible for people, they are highly attractive to birds and often remain on the branches into winter, providing a valuable food source for wildlife. As autumn arrives, the lush green leaves transform into vibrant shades of red, orange, purple, and burgundy, delivering outstanding seasonal interest. It is ideal as a feature tree, avenue planting, screening tree, or formal landscape specimen where its neat, tailored shape can be fully appreciated.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, heat, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 11m x width 6m

Platanus x acerifolia, or London Plane Tree, is an impressive ornamental specimen with generously large, bright green foliage resembling maple leaves. A great feature of the tree is its bark which is a smooth cream colour attractively blotched with grey and brown. Brown seed balls hang like ornaments in winter. Commonly planted as a street tree and in avenues because of its tolerance to heat and pollution.

Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates pollution, drought and frost.
Size: Height 20-30m x width 10m

Querus Pin Oak is a tall deciduous tree with shiny, deeply lobed dark green leaves. It is one of the best oaks for autumn colour as the drooping branches are adorned with the most magnificent rich scarlet leaves. The Pin Oak is ideal as a shade tree for home landscapes, urban streets, parks, or woodland gardens. It is toxic to horses.

Soil: Prefers medium to wet, loamy, acidic soils. It can tolerate poorly drained soils and some flooding but is adaptable to drier and urban conditions.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat and pollution tolerant.
Size: Height 15m x width 8m