Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Magnolia Pinkie is a highly desirable deciduous cultivar, bred from a cross between Magnolia liliiflora ‘Nigra’ and Magnolia stellata ‘Rosea’. Among the smallest of the magnolias, it produces an abundance of elegant, cup-shaped flowers in soft pink-purple tones, fading to pale pink and white toward the tips and interior. Blooming in late winter to early spring, the flowers are impressively large—reaching up to 20cm across—and carry a light, pleasant fragrance that gently perfumes the garden. The foliage is lush green through the growing season, taking on warm bronze tones in autumn. Compact and versatile, Pinkie can be grown as a small tree or pruned into a dense shrub. Its manageable size makes it ideal for smaller gardens, feature planting, or large containers where it can be enjoyed up close.

Soil: Moist, rich, fertile, well-drained. Prefers acidic soils. 
Conditions: Full sun. Coast and frost hardy.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Prunus armeniaca Dwarf Apricot Fireball is a compact, early maturing apricot variety suited to most temperate regions of Australia. Grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, it forms a small, manageable tree ideal for backyards and smaller gardens while still producing full-sized fruit. The apricots are round with deep orange skin and sweet, juicy flesh that easily separates from the stone, making them a classic freestone variety. Harvest typically occurs in late November, providing an early crop of delicious fruit perfect for fresh eating. This self-pollinating apricot will produce fruit on its own but can benefit from cross-pollination with other apricot varieties for heavier yields. With proper care, including regular watering, annual pruning, and feeding during the growing season, the tree can produce abundant crops. The fruit is excellent for preserving, bottling, stewing, or freezing, allowing you to enjoy the harvest well beyond the picking season.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Suitable for temperate regions with 450 hours chilling time.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Elevate your home orchard with the delectable Red Fuji Apple! This exceptional variety entices with its deliciously sweet and aromatic flavour, which reaches perfection when left to hang on the tree. Adorned with a dull pinkish-red blush over a green-yellow background, these apples are as beautiful as they are tasty. The firm, crisp, and juicy cream-colored flesh ensures a satisfying bite every time and boasts excellent keeping qualities. Ideal for home growers, Red Fuji is resistant to apple scab, making it a low-maintenance yet highly rewarding addition to your garden.

Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil.
Conditions: Thrives in full sun. Frost and coastal tolerant. Requires regular watering, especially during dry spells.
Size: Height 4m x width 3m

Dwarf Almond (Prunus dulcis syn. Prunus amygdalus) is a reliable and low-maintenance fruit tree that produces delicious almonds while remaining compact in size. Grafted onto a dwarfing rootstock, it develops an upright yet manageable growth habit, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, home orchards, or large pots and containers. Being self-fertile, only one tree is needed to produce a crop, although yields may improve when planted near other almond varieties. The tree forms an attractive open canopy and in spring it becomes a striking feature with masses of delicate white-pink blossoms. After flowering, it sets large, broad, paper-shelled almonds that mature in autumn. The nuts are ready to harvest when the outer hull begins to split open, revealing the shell inside. Thanks to its heavy cropping habit, ornamental spring display and compact size, dwarf almond is an excellent addition to productive backyard gardens where space may be limited.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Almonds require a climate with dry summer-autumn and cool winters. 
Size: Height 3m x width 3m