Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Malus Gorgeous Crab Apple is a compact deciduous ornamental tree celebrated for its spectacular spring floral display and long-lasting ornamental fruit. Masses of delicate blossoms cover the tree in mid-spring, creating a stunning feature that attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators. Following the flowers, highly decorative crimson-red crab apples develop in late summer and persist well into early winter, providing vibrant seasonal colour and attracting birds to the garden. The dense canopy is clothed in rich dark green foliage throughout summer before transforming to glowing golden tones in autumn. It makes a beautiful feature tree, welcoming entrance planting, or ornamental specimen in garden beds, delivering year-round interest with minimal maintenance.

Soil: Fertile, humus-rich friable soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Adaptable to most climates.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

Jelly Bean® Brazelberry is a dwarf blueberry ideal for the courtyard for ease of harvesting. Forming a nice, compact mound, Jelly Bean displays white, bell-shaped flowers that mature into large, flavourful blueberries that taste like sweet homemade blueberry jam. The foliage has unique, elongated green leaves with highlights of red in cooler climates and turns yellow and red in autumn before falling. Try a mini-hedge along a pathway, plant en masse in the landscape or in decorative patio containers. Prune annually, removing dead or non-fruiting wood to promote dense growth and berry production.

Soil: Rich, well-drained acidic soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun in hot summer areas. Recommended winter chill: 1,000 hours. Frost tolerant
Size: Height 0.30m x width 0.30m

Betula Moss White is a variation of the famous Silver Birch tree, known for its radiant white bark and elegant, drooping branches. The tree's fine, bright green foliage takes on a luminous pale yellow hue in autumn, creating a lovely softness to the tree. To showcase the stately white trunks and branching structure, consider planting it in groups or avenues. When pruning, it's important to do it in summer or autumn, and avoid pruning in winter or spring to prevent profuse 'bleeding'.

Soil: This tree thrives in moist, well-drained soil. Keep in mind that birches have shallow roots, so make sure to provide adequate watering during summer.
Conditions: The tree prefers to be planted in areas with sun to part-shade. It can tolerate short periods of wet and dry, and can withstand frost and coastal environments. However, it's important to protect it from hot winds.
Size: Height 10-11m x width 6m

Cotinus Dusky Maiden is a compact and striking Smoke Bush valued for its deep purple foliage and its distinctive, airy flower plumes that create a soft, smoky effect through the warmer months. In spring, new leaves emerge a rich burgundy and hold their colour well into summer. Early in the season, clusters of tiny pale pink to purple flowers rise above the foliage and develop into the large, misty plumes that give the plant its name. As summer moves into autumn, these billowy plumes mature into smoky seed heads, while the foliage shifts to brilliant shades of red and orange before falling. In winter, the plant becomes bare and structural, with its leafless stems adding shape and contrast to the seasonal landscape. Ideal for borders, hedges or as a standalone feature, it brings bold colour and graceful texture to the garden.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost, and coastal tolerant. Shelter from searing heat and wind.
Size: Height 1.5-2.5m x width 1.5-2.5m

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

Black Mulberry Dwarf is a compact, highly productive fruiting tree, perfect for small gardens, courtyards, and pots. It produces delicious, sweet black mulberries in abundance during the warmer months, attracting birds and pollinators. With its dense, bushy habit and low-maintenance nature, this dwarf variety is ideal for backyards or balcony fruit production. It thrives in full sun, is drought-tolerant once established, and is easy to prune to maintain its size.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Conditions: Full sun. Coastal, drought and light frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 2m