Deciduous Trees and Shrubs

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

Ficus carica Brown Turkey Fig is a small deciduous tree with bold, deeply lobed leaves and insignificant flowers followed by edible fruit. The fruit is purple-brown with sweet, pale pink flesh - perfect for eating fresh, drying or preserving in jams. The tree is an attractive addition to any garden as mature trees displays silvery-gray bark and interesting gnarled silhouettes. As an added bonus, Brown Turkey care is negligible and the plants can be trained to single or multi-stemmed plants, adding beauty and shade to the garden

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Frost tolerant.
Size: Height 6m x width 6m

A revolutionary new Crepe Myrtle, Diamonds in the Dark Best Red features magnificent near-black foliage that emerges in early spring, followed by masses of vivid red blooms from summer until the first frost. The leaves provide excellent contrast with magnificent orange and red tonings as the foliage dies off in autumn. Its compact growth habit makes it attractive as a flowering hedge or plant en masse for a stand-out show-stopping visual display. It is perfect for a beautiful tree to line the driveway planting and in decorative pots on the deck, porch or balcony.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: 3m x width 2.5m

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

Nyssa sylvatica, commonly known as Tupelo, is a deciduous tree with unique characteristics. It showcases a pyramidal or oval crown and glossy, dark green leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn, offering year-round visual interest. In spring, inconspicuous greenish flowers appear, which are followed by small, blue-black fruits that attract wildlife. Tulepo can make a substantial addition to Australian landscapes with its stunning autumn foliage and ecological value.

Soil: Moist, well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Tolerates cold to -10C, heat, and wet conditions.
Size: Height 18m x width 8m

The Persimmon Fuyu is a beautiful deciduous tree producing delicious large orange fruits with orange-red flesh. The non-astringent varieties can be picked and eaten straight from the tree just like a sweet, juicy apple, from February to May. The calyx of the fruit will start to curl up indicating the fruit is ready to be picked. In autumn, the leaves will change into a beautiful display of warm colours and slowly fall off into the hibernation of winter. Persimmons are perfect for fruit salad, baked goods, preserves, cheese platters or dried fruit.

Soil: Rich, fertile soil.
Conditions: Sheltered sunny position. Cold, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 5m x width 4m

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

Prunus mume Pendula is a graceful grafted weeping apricot that brings beauty to the garden when little else is in bloom. Grafted onto a 1.2m standard, its long, pendulous branches cascade elegantly to the ground, creating a striking architectural feature. Among the first ornamental trees to flower each year, it produces a profusion of soft pink, semi-double, lightly fragrant blooms from winter, providing a spectacular display for several weeks. Fresh green foliage follows in spring before turning warm shades of yellow and orange in autumn. An exquisite feature tree for courtyards, cottage gardens, and Japanese-inspired landscapes, where its elegant form can be appreciated throughout the seasons.

Soil: Tolerant of a wide range of soils but 'prefers' a moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil
Conditions: This species is tolerant of a wide range of climate but prefers full sun or part shade position. Moderately frost tolerant.
Size: Height 3m x width 4m