Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Pyrus Aristocrat, or the Callery Pear, is a popular ornamental tree known for its robust growth and resilient nature. With its stunning seasonal foliage changes and striking white flowers, it enhances urban landscapes, offering both beauty and practicality. A tough and adaptable tree ideal for use in many landscape situations such as in parks and private gardens or as a street tree where lateral space permits. A fine shade tree with good structure.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, light frost and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 11m x width 7m

Red Magic Crepe Myrtle is a spectacular deciduous tree that puts on a dazzling display of intense red flowers from summer through to autumn. Highly disease-resistant and easy to grow, it features rich green foliage that transforms into fiery shades of red and orange as the seasons change. Its smooth, mottled bark provides year-round interest, even after the leaves have fallen. With its compact size and striking seasonal colour, Red Magic is ideal for small gardens, feature planting, screening or growing in a large pot.

Soil: Well-drained, prefers slightly acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, drought & frost tolerant
Size: Height 1.8-3m x width 1.8–3m

Nectarine Queen Giant is an excellent, beautifully flavoured, white-fleshed, freestone nectarine. Crisp, firm and juicy, the fruit is crimson-red over an attractive pale cream ground colour. The deciduous fruit tree has slender, bright green leaves along shapely branches, and it will benefit from pruning after the leaves have dropped. Self-fertile, Queen Giant is an excellent addition to the home orchard.

Soil: Well-drained, well-fertilised soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Low chill requirement so suitable for a wide range of climates.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m

Double Jewel Peach is a superb choice for the home garden, valued for both its ornamental beauty and productive harvest. In spring, the tree is covered in attractive double pink blossoms, creating a stunning floral display before the fruit forms. During summer it produces large, delicious freestone peaches with reddish-pink skin and yellow flesh. The flesh is firm, juicy and sweet, making the fruit ideal for fresh eating as well as for desserts and preserves. Being self-pollinating, Double Jewel will reliably set fruit without the need for another peach tree nearby, making it a convenient and rewarding option for backyard growers.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water in well, and keep the soil moist until established. 
Conditions: Full sun position. Light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m

Hydrangea Leuchtfeuer puts on a spectacular summer-to-autumn display, with large mop-head blooms ranging from rich dark rose to deep purple. Adding even more seasonal colour, the lush foliage transforms into warm shades of red and yellow as the season draws to a close. Hardy and easy to grow, this beautiful shrub prefers alkaline soils, which help maintain its rich, vibrant flower colours throughout the flowering season.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. 
Conditions: Prefers a sunny or semi-shaded position, with shelter from cold, drying winds. Frost hardy & drought & coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m