Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Clarke's Giant Lilac is a deciduous medium to tall shrub with large clusters of fragrant gentian-blue flowers. This species flowers in spring with dense and heavily fragrant clusters of flowers that attract butterflies, bees and nectar-eating birds into the garden. Clarke's Giant Lilac flowers and their heart-shaped, dark green foliage are great for bouquets and have a long vase life. This species is used in borders, screening, mass planting or as a specimen plant.

 Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1-2m

Plum A-Okay is a new release in the Backyard Boosters range. This delicious plum has the highest antioxidants and potential health benefits of any plum available to home gardeners. A-Okay will produce a large number of delicious dark-skinned plums with dark red flesh. Suitable for eating fresh from the tree or juiced, this prolific cropping tree also features dark burgundy new growth making an attractive statement in the garden. This variety is a freestone and needs a cross-pollinator growing nearby - Mariposa or Narrabeen are suitable for this. Like all produce plants, correct pruning, regular fertilising and watering will result in an abundance of fruit.

Soil: Well-fertilised soil.
Conditions: Full. sun. Frost/cold tolerant to -15C
Size: Height 2-5m x width 2-5

Once established, Magnolia kobus produces an abundance of beautifully perfumed white flowers on bare branches before the foliage emerges, creating a striking early-season display. Initially pyramidal in shape, the tree gradually develops into an attractive rounded form as it matures. A reliable and trouble-free choice, it offers great versatility for home landscaping. When young, this deciduous magnolia may produce multiple stems from the base, which can be left to develop naturally for a more informal look. Alternatively, training a central leader will encourage a classic single-trunked tree with a graceful, umbrella-like canopy. 

Soil: Rich loam, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal and frost tolerant. 
Size: Height 10m x width 6m

Prunus Plumscrumptious combines the flavours and characteristics of a plum and an apricot into one delightful new fruit. Developed through natural hand pollination methods, this unique variety features round, red-purple skinned fruit with sweet and juicy mulberry red flesh. The excellent sweet flavour makes Plumscrumptious a standout addition to any garden. To ensure fruit production, this plant will need a pollination partner such as the Mariposa Plum. Enjoy the best of both worlds with Plumscrumptious—a naturally bred cross that brings together the best qualities of plums and apricots.

Soil: Well-draining soil. 
Conditions: Full sun. Frost tolerant. 
Size: Height 3m x width 3m 

The Prunus 'TangO’s™' Dwarf Flat Nectarine is a compact and highly productive fruit tree that brings the novelty of donut-shaped nectarines to home gardens. Its eye-catching fruit features deep red skin over a golden-yellow background, surrounding sweet, juicy yellow flesh with a small clingstone. Renowned for its rich flavour and firm texture, the fruit is delicious eaten fresh or used in jams, preserves, desserts, and stewed dishes. This versatile nectarine performs especially well in cooler climates where it maintains a naturally dwarf habit, making it perfect for smaller gardens, courtyards, and large pots. In warmer regions it can grow into a more vigorous full-sized tree while still producing abundant crops. Fruit ripens from December in subtropical areas through to January and February in colder climates, extending the harvest season across different regions.

Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.

Conditions: Requires full sun to maximise fruit quality and yield. Exhibits good tolerance to cooler climates and is suitable for regions across New South Wales (excluding northern NSW), South Australia, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

Size: Height 2.5m x width 2.5m