Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Prunus Morello is a small deciduous cherry tree or shrub valued for both its ornamental appeal and productive fruiting. In spring it produces clusters of delicate white blossoms, followed by dark red sour cherries that ripen in late summer to early autumn. The fruit has a rich, tart flavour that makes it ideal for cooking and preserving. Morello cherries are commonly used in cakes, jams, pies and sauces, and can also be made into a deep, syrupy liqueur. This variety is self-pollinating, meaning it can produce fruit on its own, and it can also help pollinate other late-flowering cherry varieties. Compact and easy to grow, Morello is well suited to home gardens where a reliable fruiting cherry with culinary uses is desired.

Soil: Well-drained, well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Suitable for cooler climates
Size: Height 3-4m x width 3m

Sweet Cheeks Dwarf is a small apple on a compact tree! The red-blushed yellow fruit is sweet and crisp and is fully grown at 7.5cm diameter - an ideal size for kids' lunchboxes or a handy snack. Fruit can be picked from as early as March when the little apples are fully grown. Due to Sweet Cheeks' dwarf size, it is ideal for container planting, small spaces and easy harvesting. Sweet Cheeks Apple needs a pollinator apple tree nearby to produce fruit - we recommend Granny Smith and Bite Size.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Plant in full sun to part shade. This variety is great for cool climate areas.
Size: Height 2-2.5m x width 2-4m

The Red Delicious Apple is a popular apple tree known for producing reliable crops of large, bright red fruit with crisp, juicy flesh. The apples feature greenish-white flesh with a crunchy texture and a pleasant, moderately sweet flavour, making them perfect for eating fresh straight from the tree. The fruit is typically medium to large in size with skin that ranges from rich crimson to deep red and is usually ready to harvest in February. For the best fruit quality, annual pruning during winter after the leaves have fallen is recommended. Pruning helps create a stronger branch structure, improves airflow through the canopy, and encourages better fruit production. While Red Delicious will produce fruit on its own, yields improve with cross-pollination. Suitable pollinating varieties include Gala Apple, Granny Smith Apple, Jonathan Apple, Pink Lady Apple, and Fuji Apple planted nearby.

Soil: Prefers humus-rich soil which is well-draining.

Condition: Full sun. Drought, coastal and frost tolerant. 

Size: Height 2-4m x width 2-4m (Can be kept smaller with pruning/shaping)

Malus domestica Cripps Pink Apple is a compact deciduous fruit tree prized for its delicious, crisp apples. The popular Australian dwarf-sized tree was bred in 1973 and is perfect for small gardens and containers, In spring, the tree produces a beautiful display of white to pale pink blossoms, attracting bees and other pollinators. The delicious apple is ready for harvest in autumn and is blushed reddish pink over pale green skin, with dense, sweet, cream-coloured flesh. Cross pollinators are: Jonathan, Granny Smith and Cox’s Pippen Apples.

Soil: Well-drained and well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Well-suited to various Australian climates, particularly in regions with cool winters, which are essential for proper fruit development.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Syringa Blue Hyacinth is a beautiful deciduous lilac prized for its early flowering and wonderfully fragrant blooms. Opening one to two weeks before most common lilacs, it welcomes spring with clusters of rich purple-pink buds that unfurl into soft mauve-blue flowers, their cool tones appearing almost blue in the crisp light of the season. This long-lived ornamental shrub forms an attractive upright habit, complemented by fresh green, heart-shaped foliage that may develop warm bronze tones in autumn. The sweetly scented flowers are a magnet for bees and butterflies, while also making exceptional cut blooms for filling the home with their classic lilac perfume.

Soil: Well-drained soil. They dislike waterlogged conditions.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Cold hardy.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m 

Magnolia Elizabeth is a graceful deciduous tree admired for its stunning display of fragrant, pale lemon-yellow flowers that appear in abundance from mid to late spring before the leaves emerge. The softly glowing blooms light up the bare branches, creating a spectacular seasonal feature. As flowering finishes, lush dark green foliage unfolds to form a broad, shady canopy, making this fast-growing magnolia as practical as it is beautiful. Perfect as a feature tree in lawns, cottage gardens or larger landscapes, Magnolia Elizabeth brings elegance, colour and sweet perfume to the garden year after year.

Soil: Humus-rich, fertile, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Prefers a sheltered position. Frost tolerant 
Size: Height 6m x width 3m

Hydrangea Popcorn Candy is a compact, lustrous shrub that stands out with its unique, eye-catching curled florets and bright bubblegum-pink flower heads. The distinctive cupped petals create a beautiful textured effect, set against lush emerald-green foliage that branches neatly to form a dense, full plant. A true sweet treat for any garden, it performs beautifully in garden beds, containers, or as a striking cut flower display where its unusual blooms can take centre stage. Flowering generously from spring through summer, Hydrangea Popcorn Candy brings a joyful burst of colour and charm to any landscape.

Soil: Moist and well drained soil. We recommend a soil pH level of 6.5 or greater, so slightly acidic to alkaline soil to keep the pink colour vibrant. 
Conditions: Plant in full sun to part shade. Moderate frost hardy.
Size: Height 0.90m x width 0.40m