Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Salix integra Hakuro Nishiki, commonly known as Variegated Willow or Dappled Willow, is a colourful ornamental shrub that brings year-round interest to gardens and containers. In winter it displays striking red stems, while the fresh spring growth emerges in soft shades of pink, white and green. As the season progresses, the foliage matures into elegant cream and green variegation, creating a light, dappled effect in the landscape. Compact and naturally dense, this attractive willow responds well to pruning and can be shaped into hedges, standards or feature shrubs, allowing it to be maintained at almost any desired height. Ideal for garden beds, borders or large pots, it adds vibrant colour and texture throughout the seasons.

Soil: Tolerant of most soil types.
Conditions: Full sun, part shade or full shade. Frost, drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

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

Wisteria Amethyst Falls is an exquisite wisteria of American origin that produces impressive displays of richly scented, lilac flowers in spring and summer. Amethyst Falls comes from a premium plant breeding program resulting in a less aggressive and slightly smaller wisteria than its Chinese and Japanese counterparts. It grows beautifully on fences, trellises and arbours without overwhelming them. Amethyst Falls can be grown in a large container, where it will develop into an impressive patio feature.

Soil: Well-drained, humus-rich soil. However, this species will also tolerate clay, heavy and sandy soils.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Frost and coastal tolerant
Size: Height 3m x width 2m

Mount Fuji Flowering Cherry is a graceful ornamental tree admired for its elegant form and abundant spring blossoms. In early to mid-spring, it produces glorious clusters of white, fragrant, semi-double flowers that create a stunning seasonal display. The tree naturally develops a beautiful vase-shaped form, with dark green serrated leaves throughout the warmer months. As autumn approaches, the foliage transforms into a striking blend of copper, orange and red, adding vibrant colour to the landscape. Its smooth, reddish-brown bark also provides attractive winter interest when the tree is bare. Mount Fuji is ideal as a feature or shade tree in gardens and parks and works well in avenues or larger landscape settings. The elegant branching structure also makes it suitable for bonsai and decorative vase arrangements.

Soil: Well-drained and well-worked soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Drought, frost and coastal hardy.
Size: Height 4m x width 6m

The Kanzan Japanese Flowering Cherry is a stunning ornamental tree originating from Japan and is also known as Sekiyama. Celebrated for its spectacular spring display, the tree produces an abundance of rich pink, double flowers that hang gracefully in large pendant clusters, creating a breathtaking feature in the garden. After flowering, the decorative foliage begins to emerge. The leaves appear creased with finely toothed edges and initially open in attractive bronze tones before gradually maturing to a deep green through the warmer months. As the seasons change, the tree provides another show of colour in autumn when the foliage turns to glowing shades of burnished red, orange and hints of yellow. With its elegant vase-shaped form and striking seasonal interest, Kanzan is widely planted as an ornamental feature tree. It works beautifully as a shade tree, specimen tree or avenue planting, and the long-lasting blossoms are also perfect for cutting and displaying in floral arrangements indoors.

Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained sandy or loam soils.
Conditions: Full sun to light shade. Tolerates heat, frost, drought and coastal conditions.
Size: Height 12m x width 8-10m

Known for its exceptional autumn foliage, Raywood Claret Ash is the perfect centrepiece for the moderate-to-large garden or a graceful tree to line a laneway, road, or fence line. A popular shade tree, the Claret Ash is a stately, quick-growing, deciduous specimen with dramatic autumn foliage. As the season turns from summer to autumn, the foliage transforms from lush dark green to arresting shades of red, orange, plum, and purple. Raywood will make a splendid accent tree for your landscape.

Soil: Sandy, loamy or clay soils.
Conditions: Prefers full sun. Frost, coastal and drought-tolerant
Size: Height 12m x width 9m

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