Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Prunus Pink Cascade is a beautiful ornamental tree best known for its stunning floral display in early spring. The weeping branches are covered in a profusion of single musk-pink flowers which precede deep green finely textured foliage. The leaves turn brilliant burnt orange to orange-red in the autumn. Pink Cascade is spectacular as a feature plant, in a pot or as an entry display. Eventual size depends in part on the height of the ‘standard’ onto which it is grafted.

Soil: Requires fertile, humus-rich soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Heat and coastal tolerant. Light frost tolerance.
Size: Height 1.2-1.5m x width 1.2m

Pyrus Williams Pear is a deciduous pear tree with fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by very juicy, medium-large fruit in March and April. Pale green at picking and ripening to a clear yellow, the sweet fruit is ideal for use in desserts, preserving or eating fresh. The variety requires a cross-pollinator to bear fruit: suitable varieties include Beurre Bosc, Winter Cole or Nijisseiki

Soil: Well-drained, well-composted soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, cold and drought hardy.
Size: Height 4-10m x width 2-4m

Morus nigra, better known as the Black Mulberry, is a handsome deciduous tree with a broad, domed shape and big, thick green leaves. In season it produces small red fruits that deepen into rich purple, sweet and juicy black mulberries. While it’s loved for its fruit, this tree is just as valued for its ornamental appeal, bringing a strong, stately presence to the garden. It also throws generous shade, so if you want to enjoy its full form and canopy, be sure to give it plenty of room to spread.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, heat, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 8-12m x width 15m

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

The dwarf Satsuma Plum is a small, well-shaped deciduous tree that produces masses of fragrant pink and white blossoms in early spring, creating a beautiful display before the fruit appears. This attractive variety develops striking red-purple clingstone plums with firm, juicy flesh and a distinctive sweet, slightly spicy flavour. Harvesting occurs in mid to late summer, making it a reliable mid-season fruiting variety. The plums are excellent for eating fresh straight from the tree and are also well suited to preserving, stewing, and making jams. For the best fruit production, Satsuma requires a cross-pollinating plum variety nearby. Suitable pollinators include Santa Rosa, Mariposa, Ruby Blood, and Narrabeen.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, heat and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2.5m x width 2.5m

Enjoy your own homegrown apples in any size yard with Malus domestica Cumulus Dwarf Apple. Cumulus Dwarf is a columnar apple bred to grow in an upright position, perfect for small spaces, containers, pots, narrow areas and balconies. It produces large sweet-flavoured fruit of red on green stripes, with firm white flesh ripening in February-March. This narrow-growing apple is well suited to pots as well as the ground. Pollinators: Harmony™, Herald™ and Pompink™. Ideally suited for growing in tubs and confined spaces, as well as fence planting.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from strong winds and frost while young.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 0.60m

Heavily curled green leaves bring remarkable texture and architectural form to Acer palmatum Shishigashira, commonly known as the Lion’s Head Maple. Its small, densely crinkled foliage emerges a rich deep green in spring and summer, creating a lush, compact canopy. As the seasons cool, the leaves transform into a striking blend of gold, rose and crimson, delivering a brilliant autumn display. Naturally upright in habit, this variety develops unusual short, stubby branches that contribute to its sculptural, almost cloud-like appearance. Slow growing and densely structured, it becomes increasingly characterful with age. Highly prized for bonsai, it is equally impressive in decorative pots, courtyards and small gardens where its strong form can be appreciated year-round. An elegant feature tree that offers structure, texture and seasonal colour in even the most compact spaces.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil. Cultivate well before planting with compost/cow manure and mulch well after planting.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Protect from hot winds. Frost hardy when established..
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1.5-2m