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

Corylus avellana Contorta is a fascinating tree that deserves a prominent position in the garden. It is commonly called the Contorted Filbert and the reason becomes apparent after leaf drop when the twisted branches are clearly visible, adding a dramatic sculptural presence to the landscape. The foliage is light green with serrated edges and turns a deep yellow in autumn. In winter, yellow hanging catkins are produced on the bare branches. Crazy Filbert is ideal for growing in a mixed sunny border or front garden, where its winter structure can be fully appreciated. The twisted stems are popular for floral arrangements.

Soil: Most soil types
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade. Drought, frost, wind and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2-4m x width 4m

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

Vaccinium Brightwell Blueberry is a vigorous and adaptable Rabbiteye variety that produces abundant clusters of sweet, medium-sized fruit. Delicate white flowers appear in late spring to early summer, followed by a generous harvest of blueberries by mid to late summer. The foliage is lush green through the warmer months, transforming into a fiery red display in autumn. Ideal for gardens or container growing, this attractive shrub brings both beauty and productivity to any outdoor space — perfect for patios, decks, or small gardens. Prune in late winter or early spring to remove old or crossed branches and to encourage healthy new growth. Brightwell Blueberry requires cross-pollination for best fruiting, so plant it with another Rabbiteye variety such as ‘Powder Blue’.

Soil: Provide moist, well-drained soil with high organic content and an acidic pH
Conditions: Full sun. This rabbiteye blueberry variety is cold-hardy, making it a good choice in areas with chilly winter weather. This cultivar is also heat and drought-tolerant, thriving in areas with intense summer weather.
Size: Height 1.8-2m x width 1.8-2m

Wisteria floribunda Alba, or White Japanese Wisteria, is a graceful deciduous climber admired for its long, cascading racemes of fragrant white flowers. Blooming in spring—often before the foliage appears—the pendulous clusters can reach up to 1 metre in length, creating a spectacular floral display that fills the air with a sweet, delicate scent.
As the season progresses, mid-green foliage covers the vine from spring through autumn, adding lush texture to garden structures. Perfect for pergolas, fences, walls, arches, and trellises, this vigorous and long-lived climber brings timeless elegance to any garden. Regular summer pruning helps control its growth and encourages the formation of short flowering spurs for an even more abundant display the following spring.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun with protection from strong winds. Drought and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 3m

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

The Manchurian Pear is a popular and highly adaptable tree, widely grown across Australia for its year-round ornamental appeal. In spring, it bursts into life with masses of delicate white blossoms, creating a stunning seasonal display. As the seasons progress, the tree develops lush, glossy green foliage. The oval leaves, edged with fine serrations, provide dense summer shade before transforming dramatically in autumn. At this time, the canopy turns a rich, deep red, delivering a striking display of colour. Following the spring bloom, small fruits appear. While generally not enjoyed by humans, they are a valuable food source for birds and other wildlife. Versatile and reliable, the Manchurian Pear is ideal as an ornamental feature, shade tree, specimen planting, or for use in avenues, farms, and streetscapes.

Soil: Well-drained soil. Water in well and keep the soil moist until the tree is established. Fertilize when planting and again after new growth appears. Prune the tree when planting to encourage new growth.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost hardy and can tolerate dry periods though fruiting will diminish
Size: Height 9m x width 7m