Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Acer Shaina is a vibrantly-coloured, japanese maple with upright branches covered in bright red leaves in spring, and dark maroon-red foliage in summer. This is a dense and compact cultivar, reaching around 3m in height with a nice globe shape. When grafted as a standard, it makes a colourful and elegant showpiece in the garden, courtyard or patio pot. It is necessary to lightly prune to keep the topiary form. For best leaf colour, it is advised to plant in partial shade.

Soil: Thrives in moist, well-drained soil. 
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

A low-growing spreading rose, Flower Carpet Rose Appleblossom produces a multitude of semi-double blooms in the softest shades of pastel pink. A genuinely easy-care rose, the disease-resistant glossy green foliage creates the perfect backdrop for the low- maintenance plant that is rarely without flowers, at any time of the year. Exceptional choice for lining the edge of a walk or driveway and filling the narrow strip that divides front yards. A beautiful choice for banks and slopes as coverage and erosion control. Flower Carpet Rose Appleblossom makes particularly elegant potted patio tree on porch or terrace.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, drought, salt, urban and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 0.70m x width 1m

Hydrangea quercifolia Snowflake, an award-winning Oak Leaf Hydrangea, is popular for its exceptional double-flowered form and year-round garden interest. The large, arching conical flower heads, up to 30cm across, are densely packed with creamy-white double blossoms that gracefully transition to rosy pink as they age, offering a prolonged display from late spring to midsummer. Beyond its floral beauty, Snowflake showcases a spectacular autumnal transformation, with foliage turning shades of wine-red, maroon, bright red, and orange, especially when planted in sunny locations that receive a bit of afternoon shade Snowflake is quite hardy, making it a versatile choice for mass plantings, hedges, mixed borders, or as a striking focal point. Pruning after flowering encourages healthy growth and ensures a splendid display in the following year.


Soil: Well-drained soil. Does not like wet feet.
Conditions: Sun to partial shade.
Size: Height 2m x width 1.5m

It's so pretty, it almost seems impossible that Hydrangea macrophylla Mars exists! Each floret on the full mophead blooms is lushly saturated with deep pink or purple-blue, outlined by a white edge that makes it look like something out of a fairytale. The foliage is very dark green and deeply ribbed, completing the picture-perfect look. A classic choice for including in gardens and landscaping, Mars also makes a nice choice for low hedges and containers. 

Soil: Well-drained, loamy soil. The soil must be alkaline to produce continuous pink flowers, and acidic to produce blue. To increase alkalinity, add garden lime.
Conditions: Hydrangeas do not like hot, direct sunlight so plant with morning sunlight and partial shade in the later parts of the day. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 0.60-1m

Hydrangea Hercules is a stunning, hardy hydrangea with large, conical flower heads that transform from creamy white to soft pink as they mature. This vigorous grower produces impressive blooms from summer to autumn, making it a beautiful addition to garden beds, borders, or feature plantings. With its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in various conditions, Hercules is a low-maintenance yet showstopping choice for any garden.

Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height 1.5m x Width 1.5m

The Ornamental Grape is related to the common grape vine although this variety does not fruit as much. This is a fast-growing deciduous vine with new foliage mid to deep green, and as autumn approaches, the foliage turns to reds and crimson - creating a spectacular ornamental backdrop. Grow it over a pergola as a living shade or along a fence as a screen.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-6m x width 2-3m

Looking for something a little different from your usual hydrangea? Meet Hydrangea quercifolia Snow Queen, the bold and beautiful oakleaf hydrangea, prized just as much for its striking foliage as for its flowers. With its large, maple-like leaves and showy white cone-shaped blooms, this impressive shrub offers three seasons of garden drama.
In late spring to early autumn, upright clusters of white flowers emerge, gradually taking on a soft pink blush as the season progresses. Then, as the weather cools, the lush green leaves ignite in rich tones of red, orange, and bronze, making this a true standout even when blooms have faded.

Soil: Moist, rich well-drained soil.
Conditions: Morning sun to afternoon shade. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

An extremely attractive new introduction, Cercis Merlot is a fantastic small tree that shows off rich purple foliage and an improved branch structure than other varieties of this popular and showy family of trees. Clusters of bright pink flowers smother the bare stems in early spring followed by large and glossy heart-shaped foliage in a rich purple to plum colouring in the summer months, aging to brilliant yellow and orange tonings in autumn. Foliage colour will be at its best in plants grown in full sun. Cercis Merlot is highly adaptable and is more tolerant of warmer climates than many other Cercis forms and prefers deep, well-drained soil and a position in full sun or partial shade. 

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought and frost tolerant once established but best results when adequate water is provided during dry periods.
Size: Height 3.5m x Width 4.5m