Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Acer Seiryu is a unique Japanese maple and the only upright-growing cultivar in the dissectum group. This attractive small tree is prized for its delicate, lace-like foliage, with fresh light green new growth creating a beautiful contrast against the older mid-green leaves. In autumn, the foliage transforms through shades of yellowish-gold, warm gold and brilliant crimson before falling, creating a spectacular seasonal display. Well-suited to protected courtyards, small gardens and mixed borders, Seiryu is a standout feature tree that brings fine texture, elegant structure and exceptional autumn colour to the landscape.

Soil: Prefers moist, free-draining soil.
Conditions: Prefers part shade and in a protected area from hot winds. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 4m x width 4m  

The Trevatt apricot has been winning Aussie hearts from the early 1900's, and it’s not slowing down any time soon! This classic apricot variety is famous for its pale apricot skin, rich orange flesh, and firm, juicy texture—perfect for eating fresh or turning into heavenly jams, preserves, or bottled treats. A heavy bearer, it rewards you with generous harvests year after year. The Dwarf Trevatt Apricot brings all that goodness in a compact, low-maintenance form, making it ideal for smaller gardens, pots, or tubs. Despite its smaller size, it produces full-sized, sweet, juicy fruit and is self-pollinating—so you only need one tree to enjoy a bounty of apricots.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun and frost tolerant. 
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Physocarpus Monlo Diabolo™, commonly known as Diabolo™ Ninebark, is a captivating deciduous shrub prized for its stunning, dark purple foliage. Its rich colouration makes it an excellent choice for creating striking contrasts in garden landscapes, whether planted individually, in groups, or as hedges or borders. This cultivar is particularly valued for its ornamental appeal and versatility in various garden settings. White flowers to 8 mm in diameter with a pink blush, borne in 5 cm wide corymbs in late spring that stand out very well against the dark foliage.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m  

The Chinese Pistachio is a stunning small deciduous tree, celebrated for its spectacular autumn display in rich shades of red, orange, and yellow. Its dark grey bark, adorned with shallow, textured furrows, adds year-round visual interest. In summer, delicate clusters of white flowers appear, giving way to vibrant red berries that mature into striking deep blue fruits. Perfect for small to medium gardens, this tree brings extra winter light and airiness to the landscape. It also makes a standout feature tree, a charming avenue specimen, or an elegant addition to parks.

Soil: Adaptable to most soils.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, coastal and moderately drought tolerant.
Size: Height 8m x width 6m.

Malus Gorgeous Crab Apple is a compact deciduous ornamental tree celebrated for its spectacular spring floral display and long-lasting ornamental fruit. Masses of delicate blossoms cover the tree in mid-spring, creating a stunning feature that attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators. Following the flowers, highly decorative crimson-red crab apples develop in late summer and persist well into early winter, providing vibrant seasonal colour and attracting birds to the garden. The dense canopy is clothed in rich dark green foliage throughout summer before transforming to glowing golden tones in autumn. It makes a beautiful feature tree, welcoming entrance planting, or ornamental specimen in garden beds, delivering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Soil: Fertile, humus-rich friable soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most climates.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Producing an excellent crop of full-sized fruit, Dwarf Ruby Blood Plum delivers medium to large rounded blood plums with dark red skin and deep red, sweet juicy flesh. A freestone variety, the delicious fruit is suitable for use fresh, dried and will make a lovely jam. Like most plums, Ruby Blood needs a cross-pollinator growing nearby; Narrabeen, Mariposa or Satsuma are suitable. Grafted onto dwarfing rootstock, our Dwarf Plums will grow in a much smaller space, making them ideal for patio tubs. Like all produce plants, correct pruning, regular fertilising and watering will result in an abundance of fruit.

Soil: Well-fertilised, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1.5-2m x width 1.5-2m