Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

The Trixzie® Nectazee Nectarine Mini Fruit Tree is a compact, self-pollinating nectarine bred especially for pots, courtyards, and small gardens. Despite its dwarf size, it produces full-sized red-skinned nectarines with sweet, juicy yellow flesh packed with flavour. Ideal for patios and urban gardens, this miniature fruit tree delivers reliable crops without needing a second pollinator tree nearby. Its naturally compact growth habit makes it easy to maintain in containers while still providing an attractive ornamental feature in spring, when masses of pink blossoms appear before the fruit develops. Best grown in a sunny position with well-drained soil, the Trixzie® Nectazee performs beautifully in large pots and small spaces where a standard fruit tree would be too large. Regular watering during fruit development and annual pruning after harvest will help keep the tree healthy, productive, and compact.

Soil: Adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Frost and coastal tolerant once established. 
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m

Cornus Eric Gennett is a beautiful hybrid of Japanese dogwood and evergreen dogwood. This rare dogwood is a stunning, semi-deciduous tree producing a display of delightful, large four-petaled white and pink flowers. In spring through to summer, the flowers are a creamy white and slowly change into a delicate pink as they mature. Pink, strawberry-like fruits arrive late in summer, attracting an abundance of birdlife to the garden. Eric Gennett’s lush green foliage will turn fiery oranges, reds and pinks in autumn but will keep most of these leaves in mild climates. In cold climates, these leaves will drop and buds will be ready to sprout in spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Suitable for subtropical through to temperate cool climates. Mildly frost tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 5m

Prunus armeniaca Trevatt 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

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

Australian Red Cedar is a fast-growing, deciduous Australian native tree prized for its majestic form and highly valued dark red timber. Toona ciliata features textured grey bark and attractive new growth flushed with rich russet-red tones, creating beautiful seasonal colour. In spring and summer, clusters of small white fragrant flowers appear amongst the foliage, followed by woody seed capsules that release light winged seeds carried by the breeze. In sheltered forest conditions it develops a tall, straight trunk, while in open areas it forms a broader spreading canopy ideal for providing generous summer shade. A superb choice for large gardens, rural properties and paddocks, Australian Red Cedar makes an impressive feature tree with excellent shade and habitat value.

Soil: Adaptable to most well-drained sites.
Conditions: Prefers a warm, wind-protected area in full sun. Frosty hardy and thrives in temperate regions.
Size: Height 8-20m x width 6-8m

Widely admired for its spectacular spring display, Malus ioensis Plena—commonly known as Bechtel’s Crab Apple—is a small deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading habit. In spring, masses of fragrant, bright pink double flowers burst from rosy buds, creating a breathtaking floral show. Through autumn, the foliage turns rich shades of burnt orange and red before falling, adding a second season of colour. A superb choice as a feature tree for smaller gardens or landscapes where space is limited. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape. 

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a low pH
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; frost and drought tolerant
Size: 6m H × 4m W

A weeping maple from Japan, Nishiki Fountain is quite unique in the maple world. It has a strong pendulous growth habit that will hit the ground and then trail along as a ground cover! Adding to its appeal, is the stunning tones of scarlet red to orange appearing in the autumn months. All in all - Nishiki Fountain is a superb specimen for the garden. It makes a colourful and elegant showpiece in the garden, courtyard or patio pot. 

Soil: Thrives in moist but well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun or part shade. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 1-1.5 x width 1-1.5m