Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Taxodium Cascade Falls is a stunning weeping form of the Swamp Cypress, admired for its elegant, pendulous branches and fine, feathery foliage. This deciduous conifer features rich green leaves through spring and summer, turning bronze-yellow in autumn before falling to reveal striking red-brown bark. Exceptionally hardy, it thrives in heavy or wet soils, making it ideal for planting near ponds, creeks, or low-lying areas. ‘Cascade Falls’ can be trained to the desired height before its branches gracefully cascade to the ground, creating a dramatic focal point in any landscape. Perfect as a specimen tree or within mixed plantings, it brings year-round beauty and texture to the garden.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Will tolerate heavy moist soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates wind, frost and cool climates.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Viburnum Lanarth is a standout deciduous shrub, celebrated for its elegant, tiered branches and clouds of pure white lacecap flowers that appear in late spring. The layered form creates a graceful, architectural presence in the garden, adding structure and softness at once. Fresh green foliage provides lush summer interest before transforming into rich tones of red and purple in autumn — ensuring this beauty shines across all seasons. Perfect as a feature shrub, in mixed borders, or planted in groups for a dramatic display, Lanarth is easy to grow and remarkably hardy, tolerating a range of conditions.

Soil: Well-drained fertile soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Adaptable to most Australian climates
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Japanese Maple Sekimori is best known for its fine green foliage and stunning autumn foliage. It is a lovely weeping deciduous tree with finely dissected leaves giving a graceful feathery appearance. In spring and summer, the foliage is a beautiful lush green- transitioning in autumn to a fresh golden-orange, giving the garden an eye-catching display. It is excellent for sheltered courtyards and small parks and gardens.

Soil: Requires fertile, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Protect from full sun and hot winds.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

The Horse Chestnut is a true classic of European parklands and a stately choice for Australian gardens in cooler regions. With its broad canopy and bold, textured leaves, this deciduous giant provides glorious shade through the summer months, creating a natural retreat beneath its branches. Come autumn, the foliage transforms into a spectacular russet yellow-brown, making it one of the season’s most breathtaking sights. Its commanding presence, changing beauty, and seasonal charm make it a tree to be admired from every angle.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, coastal and drought hardy.
Size: Height 20m x width 15m

Prunus 'Snofozam' Snow Fountains® is a superb weeping cherry tree, celebrated for its spectacular floral and foliage beauty coupled with high versatility. This exclusive introduction by Fleming’s Nurseries is highly recommended as a landscape feature plant, offering the added advantage of a relatively narrow growth habit. In spring, it showcases a breathtaking display of single white flowers, making it a standout addition to any garden.

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of soil conditions, including well-drained, fertile soils.
Conditions: Snow Fountains® thrives best in full sun and is adaptable to various conditions, including some heat and moderate dryness. It is resilient and versatile, making it suitable for diverse garden environments.
Size: The eventual tree height depends, in part, on the 'Standard' onto which it is grafted in the nursery. Propagated by Fleming’s onto a 1.2m (short) or 1.8m (tall) standard.

Enhance your garden with the stunning beauty and elegance of Prunus 'Snofozam' Snow Fountains®. Its delicate, lanceolate leaves turn vibrant shades of orange, gold, and red in autumn, adding year-round interest and charm to your landscape.

Acer Green Globe is an exquisite ornamental Japanese maple admired for its fine, lace-like foliage and naturally compact, rounded form. Unlike most weeping dissectum varieties, Green Globe holds a neat, dome-shaped habit that adds elegance and balance to both formal and informal landscapes. New spring growth emerges with a soft pink-bronze flush before maturing to a rich, fresh green through summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into a glowing display of golden yellow and orange — a breathtaking seasonal show. Its finely dissected leaves give a delicate, feathery texture, creating a refined silhouette year-round.

Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It benefits from protection from harsh wind and strong afternoon sun. Heat tolerant and easily adapts to most climatic conditions.
Size: Height 1-1.5m x width 1-1.5m

A spectacular white fountain of fine, dainty blooms covers Prunus Snow Fountain during spring. The weeping, swaying branches are enveloped in clusters of pure white, single flowers that give way to verdant green foliage for the summer months. In autumn, the leaves turn a bright yellow-bronze before falling. A superb weeping cherry, Snow Fountain has a narrow growth habit, making it perfect for small gardens.

Soil: Plant in well-drained and well-worked soil. Take care to plant the bud union above the soil level. Water in well and keep the soil moist until the tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune the tree when planting to encourage new growth.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat, frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 1.5 -1.8m x width 2.5m

Quercus Red Oak is a fast-growing, long-lived deciduous tree with a wonderful broad canopy of deeply lobed, glossy green, pointed leaves. This tree is well suited to Australian conditions and prized for its brilliant display of deep burgundy and scarlet foliage in the autumn. An imposing tree suited to a larger garden, creating a focal point and stunning backdrop to tiered plantings. Attractive rough bark develops into ridges and darkens over time. 

Soil: Rich well-drained loamy soil.
Conditions: Cold temperate, warm temperate climate. Frost and drought tolerant.
Size: Height 20m x width 9m