Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

Manchurian Pear has been widely grown in Australia due to its adaptability, masses of spring blossom, summer glossy green foliage and stunning autumn colour. The dark green foliage is oval with serrated edges and the onset of autumn sees these leaves turning to a rich, dark red. Very early flowering, dark brown buds begin to open revealing a light pink colour before bursting into a beautiful spring show of white flowers. Small fruits follow the flowers, and although they are generally unpalatable to humans, birds and other wildlife have been known to feed off them. Suitable as an ornamental tree, shade tree, specimen tree, avenue tree, farm and street tree

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

Crepe Myrtle Tonto, Lagerstroemia indica, is a showy, narrow-growing small tree with masses of fuschia red flowers in summer, highly ornamental bark and brilliant autumn colour. Bark is a rich, brown colour which reveals a lighter coloured underbark, creating a mottled effect as the tree matures. The visual display is carried into autumn with leaves of vibrant tones of red, orange and yellow. Crepe Myrtle Tonto provides a stunning highlight to the garden during the whole year.

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

Cercis canadensis, commonly known as Eastern Redbud, is a lovely deciduous tree native to North America. Celebrated for its abundant spring display, it erupts in a profusion of pink to magenta pea-like flowers that bloom before the foliage emerges. Once the flowers fade, heart-shaped leaves unfurl, starting as a reddish colour but maturing to a rich green as summer progresses. In autumn, the leaves turn to stunning shades of yellow, adding another season of interest. Its ornamental features make the Eastern Redbud tree a popular ornamental tree for landscaping gardens.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade.
Size: Height 8m x width 6m

Prunus armeniaca Dwarf Moorpark apricots are exceptionally sweet and fragrant while also maintaining an essential amount of acidity to create the classic and perfect apricot flavor. This pure golden fruit grows much larger than other apricots, typically reaching the size of a large peach! It is an ideal fruit tree for backyards, and substantial pots and tubs. It is a self-pollinating and prolific bearer of fruit with the picking season being late summer. The rare adaptability and resilience of this tree, combined with its exceptionally sweet and large fruit, has made Moorpark one of the most popular apricot trees for home orchards all across the country. Like all produce plants, correct pruning, regular fertilising and watering will result in an abundance of fruit.

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

Widely admired for its spectacular spring display, Malus ioensis ‘Plena’—commonly known as Bechtel’s Crab Apple—is a small deciduous tree with a rounded, spreading habit. In spring, masses of fragrant, bright pink double flowers burst from rosy buds, creating a breathtaking floral show. Through autumn, the foliage turns rich shades of burnt orange and red before falling, adding a second season of colour. A superb choice as a feature tree for smaller gardens or landscapes where space is limited. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape.

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil with a low pH
Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; frost and drought tolerant
Size: 6m H × 4m W

This dwarf Crepe Myrtle ‘ Enduring Summer Red’ is one of the first crepe myrtles to bloom every summer with its intense big blooms of deep red flowers. It is a compact shrub that adds a splash of colour and interest to the garden with rusty red autumn foliage that drops in winter, followed by early spring foliage turning red to green. It is a spectacular addition to most gardens bringing that splash of vitality during the warmer months.

Enduring Summer Red really does live up to its name.

Conditions: Full sun, drought tolerant and frost tolerant.
Soil: Moist, free-draining soil.
Size: 1.5m H 1.5m W

Known for its exceptional autumn foliage, "Raywood" Claret Ash is the perfect centrepiece for the moderate-to-large garden or a graceful tree to line a laneway, road, or fence line. A popular shade tree, the Claret Ash is a stately, quick-growing, deciduous specimen with dramatic autumn foliage. As the season turns from summer to autumn, the foliage transforms from lush dark green to arresting shades of red, orange, plum, and purple. "Raywood" will make a splendid accent tree for your landscape.

Soil: Sandy, loamy or clay soils.
Conditions: Prefers full sun. Frost and drought-tolerant
Size: Height 12m x width 9m

Cornus capitata x Cornus kousa 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.
Size: Height 5m x width 5m