Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Hydrangea paniculata ‘Hercules’ is a stunning, hardy hydrangea with large, conical flower heads that transform from creamy white to soft pink as they mature. This vigorous grower produces impressive blooms from summer to autumn, making it a beautiful addition to garden beds, borders, or feature plantings. With its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in various conditions, ‘Hercules’ is a low-maintenance yet showstopping choice for any garden.

Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil
Conditions: Full sun to part shade
Size: Height 1.5m x Width 1.5m

Albizia julibrissin - the Persian silk tree - is a small deciduous tree with feathery, green foliage and a delicate display of pink, sweetly-scented pom pom-like flower heads in summer. A native to southwestern and eastern Asia, this exotic tree shines as a statement piece in any garden.

Soil: Tolerant to any well-drained soil structure.
Conditions: Prefers full sun to part shade. Tolerant to wind and coastal conditions and some frost.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Best Red features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vivid red blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

The Illawarra Flame Tree is one of the most spectacular Australian native trees. The leaves are shed before flowering in late spring to summer, and the bright red bell-shaped flowers grow in glowing clusters at the end of branches- creating a glorious and riotous display. Once flowering is finished, large black, boat-shaped seed pods are produced. (It is recommended to wear gloves when handling the seed pods). The Flame Tree does not always flower annually and will put on its best display maybe only once every five years, especially after a hot dry summer. In between these times, they may only produce one or two branches of flowers on the whole tree.

Soil: Can tolerate most soils including heavy soils to rocky infertile soils.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Coastal, drought and light frost tolerant
Size: Height 10-40m x width 5-15m

Rubus fruticosus Thornless Blackberry is a gardener’s delight — vigorous, productive, and easy to harvest without the worry of sharp spines. These hardy berry shrubs produce masses of sweet, dark purple to black fruits through mid to late summer, following a charming display of white or pink blossoms in late spring. The glossy, dark green foliage forms a dense, bushy plant that makes an attractive addition to the edible garden or a soft feature along a fence or trellis. The berries are perfect for eating fresh, adding to desserts, or turning into homemade jams and preserves. For best results, prune during winter or early spring to remove old, weak, or damaged canes and maintain a tidy, open shape. Thornless Blackberries thrive with strong support and regular care, rewarding you with an abundant harvest year after year.


Soil: Well-drained fertile soil. If your soil is heavy or prone to poor drainage, consider planting in raised beds or mounds to ensure good water flow around the roots
Conditions: Full sun. While they are hardy in most climates, you may need to protect them from harsh winter winds in colder areas by mulching heavily or using row covers during the coldest months.
Size: Height 1.5m x width 1.5m ( with pruning)

Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera, or Robinia Mop Top, is a naturally topiarised, thornless tree with a compact, rounded canopy grafted onto a straight trunk. Mop Top requires very little maintenance to maintain a lovely classical manicured look. Foliage is bright green turning yellow in autumn, with long, fragrant white flowers appearing in late spring/summer, followed by reddish-brown pods. It is ideal for planting in confined areas as a feature tree or for creating avenues where conventional trees won’t fit.

Soil: Tolerates most soil types
Conditions: Prefers a full sun or part shade position. Wind, heat, drought, frost and pollution tolerant
Size: Height - Standardised at 1.2m or 1.8m, 2.5m x width 3m

Wisteria floribunda Honbeni, also known as Wisteria floribunda 'Rosea', is a beautiful Japanese wisteria variety. It is loved for its 30cm long clusters of fragrant, soft pink flowers with a lavender tinge that bloom in spring. The deciduous foliage is also stunning, with new growth having a bronze tinge, deep green leaves in summer, and a pleasant yellow color in autumn. This wisteria is a vigorous, deciduous plant that is great for climbing up walls, fences, arches, or pergolas with sturdy support. Regular pruning during summer is recommended to control growth and encourage the development of many short spurs that will produce more flowers in spring.

Soil: Humus-rich, well-drained soil with adequate water during flowering.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost is hardy and wind-tolerant.
Size: Height 6-7m x width 6-7m

Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo' Diabolo™, commonly known as Diabolo™ Ninebark, is indeed a captivating deciduous shrub prized for its stunning dark purple foliage. Its rich coloration 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. Purplish-pink when in bud.

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