Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia, or Golden Robinia, is a vibrant, fast-growing, hardy deciduous tree and is one of the most graceful and decorative of all garden trees. Frisia has large pinnate leaves that are chartreuse-green in spring with the colour intensifying during the summer. The Golden Robinia produces drooping clusters of fragrant, white, pea-like flowers in summer followed by smooth brown seed pods. Striking foliage and dappled shade make this an elegant addition to residential gardens, for street planting, or in parks and gardens.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types including clays.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Tolerates frost and drought.
Size: Height 15m x width 10m

Prunus avium Lapins cherry is a late-maturing cherry tree with a bright appearance. This cherry is an excellent bearer and grower of juicy, large dark red to mahogany fruit. Self-pollinating and compact in size Lapins makes an ideal addition to any home garden. The fruit has a mild, sweet flavour and is well-suited for eating fresh and in cooked preparations. Its compact size makes this fruit tree an excellent choice for the backyard 

Soil: Relatively fertile, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Cool, warm temperate. Protect from frost when flowering.
Size: Height 4m x width 2m

Prunus x incam First Blush is a slender, upright flowering cherry celebrated for its breathtaking early-spring display. Masses of fragrant, double rose-pink blossoms smother the branches, creating a spectacular show that draws the eye from across the garden. As the blooms fade, fresh dark-green, disease-resistant foliage emerges, before transforming into brilliant shades of orange to orange-red in autumn. This elegant narrow form is perfectly suited to smaller gardens, borders, avenues, or mass plantings where space is at a premium. First Blush is a graceful, glowing feature tree that brings beauty to the garden in every season.

Soil: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions including heavy soils.
Conditions: Prefers a full sun position. It is frost, drought, wind and pollution tolerant.
Size: Height 7m x width 3m

Wisteria Royal Purple is the most fragrant and has the darkest purple flowers of all wisteria. In spring, abundant, weeping tresses packed with sweetly fragrant violet-purple pea-like flowers provide amazing visual and sensory appeal in the landscape. A long-lived twining vine that wraps itself around posts, trellises, rails and other structures, Royal Purple can also be trained as a single or multi-trunk tree. Correct pruning is beneficial to keep this beautiful climber under control and producing magnificent flowers year after year.

Soil: Adaptable to most soil types
Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8-10m x width 10m

The Manchurian Pear is a popular and highly adaptable tree, widely grown across Australia for its year-round ornamental appeal. In spring, it bursts into life with masses of delicate white blossoms, creating a stunning seasonal display. As the seasons progress, the tree develops lush, glossy green foliage. The oval leaves, edged with fine serrations, provide dense summer shade before transforming dramatically in autumn. At this time, the canopy turns a rich, deep red, delivering a striking display of colour. Following the spring bloom, small fruits appear. While generally not enjoyed by humans, they are a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. Versatile and reliable, the Manchurian Pear is ideal as an ornamental feature, shade tree, specimen planting, or for use in avenues, farms, and streetscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soil. 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 to part shade. Frost hardy and can tolerate dry periods though fruiting will diminish
Size: Height 9m x width 7m