{"title":"Autumn Colour Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn colour plants earn their keep twice: months of green canopy through summer, then a final show of scarlet, orange and gold before the leaves drop. This collection gathers over 200 of them, from 45cm Japanese blood grass to full sized liquidambars, with Japanese maples and crepe myrtles covering the ground between. The real decisions are mature size, how reliably a plant colours in your climate, and whether you can live with the leaf drop that follows the show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an autumn performer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with mature size, because the range here is enormous. Japanese Blood Grass (\u003cem\u003eImperata cylindrica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rubra') colours at 45cm, the Coral Bark Maple finishes near 4m, and an American Sweetgum (\u003cem\u003eLiquidambar styraciflua\u003c\/em\u003e) reaches 15m with an 8m spread and surface roots that will lift paving. That last one belongs on a large lawn or a rural driveway, never in a courtyard. Between the extremes sit the crepe myrtles and Japanese maples that suit most suburban blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen weigh what the plant does for the other nine months. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez\"\u003eWhite Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez'\u003c\/a\u003e flowers through summer, colours in autumn and holds smooth cinnamon bark all winter, which is three seasons of interest from one 6m tree. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum\"\u003eJapanese Maple\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e) offers the most refined foliage of the lot and reaches about 5m over 15 years in most gardens. Purple Smoke Bush (\u003cem\u003eCotinus coggygria\u003c\/em\u003e 'Atropurpureus') carries burgundy leaves from spring onward, so the display starts long before the season turns. If you want the tree to feed you as well, the pomegranates, mulberries and blueberries in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e all colour before they drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBe honest with yourself about the trade off. Almost everything here is deciduous, the colour is the prelude to bare branches, and those leaves end up on the lawn. Planted well, that becomes a feature: a deciduous canopy on the northern side of a terrace gives summer shade and winter sun, each arriving exactly when you want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere autumn colour plants perform best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn colour is chemistry, and cool autumn nights drive it. In cool temperate gardens around Melbourne, Hobart, Canberra, the Adelaide Hills and the tablelands, nearly everything in this collection colours hard and reliably, and the maples, ornamental pears and liquidambars are at their best. Warm temperate gardens in Sydney and Perth get a strong show that arrives a few weeks later, often running deep into May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn subtropical gardens the palette of autumn colour plants narrows but does not disappear. Crepe myrtles are the standout, colouring well even after a mild autumn, and the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e shrugs off subtropical humidity. Foliage plants carry the rest of the load: Japanese Blood Grass runs red through the warm months and Nandina 'Moon Bay' holds fiery winter foliage at just 80cm. In the true tropics, deciduous colour is unreliable, and we would rather say that plainly than sell you a disappointing tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn and winter are the ideal planting windows for deciduous stock: the plant settles in while the top is dormant and is ready to run in spring. Container grown trees can go in any mild month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeature trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 4m of spread for a mature Japanese maple or a full sized crepe myrtle, and space crepe myrtles 3m apart for a driveway avenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Capital Ornamental Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus calleryana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Capital') holds about 2.5m wide at 10m tall and makes a fast narrow screen planted 2m apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWalls and fences.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boston Ivy (\u003cem\u003eParthenocissus tricuspidata\u003c\/em\u003e) covers whatever it is given at 1.5m spacings, though its adhesive pads can mark painted render.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese Blood Grass at 40cm centres, or Nandina 'Moon Bay' at 50cm centres for a low informal hedge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig each hole twice the width of the pot and no deeper, water in heavily, then mulch 75mm deep and keep the mulch off the trunk. Keep liquidambars and other large shade trees well away from paving, pipes and pools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare for a stronger show\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply twice a week through the first summer rather than lightly every day. Feed once in early spring with a complete fertiliser; heavy feeding late in the season buys soft green growth instead of colour. Japanese maples hold their best colour with morning sun and shelter from hot afternoon sun and drying wind, especially the Coral Bark Maple 'Sango Kaku'. Prune deciduous trees in winter once the branches are bare and the structure is easy to read. Crepe myrtles are the exception, pruned lightly in late winter because they flower on new wood, and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the how and why. Rake the dropped leaves onto garden beds or into the compost. They are the cheapest soil improver you will ever get.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I get real autumn colour in Brisbane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, with the right species. Crepe myrtles colour reliably in the subtropics because their trigger is mild cooling rather than frost, which is why they anchor this collection. Japanese maples and liquidambars want cooler nights than most subtropical gardens provide, so lean on crepe myrtles and coloured foliage plants instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I plant a deciduous tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn through winter is ideal, because the roots establish while the top rests and the tree wakes up already at home. Everything here is grown and shipped in containers, so planting in any mild month works with regular water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my tree barely colour this year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a warm autumn, too much shade or a late dose of nitrogen. The pigments build as nights cool and sugars concentrate in the leaf, so a tree in full sun, fed once in spring and left slightly lean by March, colours hardest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these trees safe near pools and paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost crepe myrtles and Japanese maples have non-invasive roots and drop their leaves over a few short weeks, so they are well behaved near paving. The American Sweetgum is the exception: aggressive surface roots and spiky seed pods mean it needs a large lawn, not a pool surround.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does delivery work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95 and no minimum order. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-rouge-hydrangea-hydrangea-macrophylla-diamond-rouge","title":"Diamond Rouge Hydrangea - Hydrangea macrophylla 'Diamond Rouge'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Rouge Hydrangea (\u003cem\u003eHydrangea paniculata\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamond Rouge') carries the deepest red flower of any panicle hydrangea we grow. Large conical heads open creamy white in early summer, then shift through pink to a strong ruby red as the season goes on. It settles at about 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, which keeps it in scale with a suburban bed or a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shrub, three colours.\u003c\/strong\u003e The heads open creamy white, age through soft pink and finish deep red, holding on the bush for months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes more sun than a mophead.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a panicle type it flowers well in full sun in cooler districts, where big leaf hydrangeas wilt by lunchtime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe colour is stable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike blue and pink mopheads, panicle hydrangeas do not change with soil pH, so what you see is what you get.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost hardy and wind tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles cold southern winters unprotected, and the stems hold heavy heads upright in an exposed spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before it drops, extending the display past the flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant carries a bed on its own from December through to autumn. Give it 1.2m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.2m apart for a full run. The shrubs meet without crowding, and the colour shift moves across the whole planting at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it closer to 1m. Be realistic about watering, because a potted hydrangea needs a drink most days in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamond Rouge Hydrangea in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Hobart, the tablelands, Perth and coastal New South Wales. Cooler districts can give it full sun. Where afternoons are hot, morning sun with afternoon shade is safer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, moisture retentive and well drained. Dig compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. Soil pH does not affect flower colour here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A thirsty shrub that tells you loudly when dry, wilting in the heat and recovering overnight. Deep soak two or three times a week through summer. Feed a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the key difference from a mophead. Panicle hydrangeas flower on new wood, so prune in late winter while bare, cutting last season's stems back by a third to a half.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm pots sold in packs of six and 250mm pots sold in packs of three. Both arrive as young branched plants rather than the shoulder height shrubs you see in a display garden, and both reach full size in roughly two to three seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to expect: this is a deciduous shrub, so an order arriving in winter will be bare sticks with visible buds, and that is a healthy dormant plant rather than a dead one. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a proper display in the second season, backed by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/hydrangeas-colour-and-growth\"\u003eUnderstanding hydrangea colour and growth\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hydrangeas\"\u003eBrowse the full hydrangea range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eShrubs and trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003ePlants suited to partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All hydrangeas contain compounds toxic to cats and dogs if the leaves or flowers are eaten, typically causing vomiting and stomach upset. Plant it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate winter, while it is still bare, cutting the previous season's stems back by a third to a half. It flowers on new wood, so this is the opposite of a big leaf hydrangea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I change the flowers to blue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and that is a good thing here. Panicle hydrangeas are not pH responsive, so no soil treatment will shift them. The white to pink to red sequence happens on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44194347811135,"sku":"HYD-MAC-DIAROU-200MM-P6","price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140105949503,"sku":"HYD-MAC-DIAROU-250MM-P3","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamond-Rouge-Hydrangea-Hydrangea-macrophylla-Diamond-Rouge.jpg?v=1741857796"},{"product_id":"red-fuji-apple-tree-malus-domestica-red-fuji","title":"Red Fuji Apple Tree - Malus domestica 'Red Fuji'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fuji Apple Tree (\u003cem\u003eMalus domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Fuji') gives you the crisp, honey sweet apple most Australians already buy at the shops, grown at home where it tastes considerably better. Grafted trees settle at around 3.5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban backyard or a large pot. Pink tinged white blossom covers it in spring, and the leaves colour before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe apple people actually want to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuji is dense, crisp and high in sugar, and it keeps its texture in storage better than most home grown varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard sized.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted stock holds to about 3.5m by 3m rather than becoming an orchard tree, so it works in a small garden or a half wine barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo ornamental seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers flushed pink cover the bare branches in spring, and the foliage colours in autumn after the harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can be planted near a fence, a path or a paved area without concern.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a sunny corner is enough to crop for a household. Give it an open position with air movement rather than tucking it against a warm wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot 500mm or wider with free draining mix, which holds it smaller. Potted trees need more regular watering and feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, fruit and autumn colour make it genuinely ornamental, so it does not need hiding in a back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Fuji Apple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours a day, with air movement to keep the foliage dry. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, frost hardy and wind tolerant. It needs a genuinely cold winter to set fruit, so subtropical and tropical gardens give a tree that grows but barely crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining, with compost through the backfill. Waterlogged roots are the quickest way to lose an apple tree, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and regularly from flowering to harvest, since inconsistent moisture while fruit is sizing causes splitting and drop. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds move, and again after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare. Build an open vase shape by removing crossing and inward branches, and take off any growth below the graft union. Thinning young fruit in spring gives fewer but better apples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: single 300mm plants, and 250mm plants in packs of three. The pack of three suits a small home orchard, and is worth considering because apples crop far better with company. The 250mm pack is currently on backorder, so check timing at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuji is not self fertile, so plan on a second, compatible apple variety flowering nearby if you want a proper crop. A neighbouring garden's tree will often do the job. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Expect a settling season, with the first useful crop in the second or third year. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/apple-trees\"\u003eCompare the full apple tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/apple-granny-smith-malus-domestica\"\u003eGranny Smith Apple, a suitable pollinating partner\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse all fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second apple tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for a decent crop. Fuji needs pollen from a different apple variety flowering at the same time, so plant a partner such as Granny Smith within about 15m, or rely on a tree next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. Apples need accumulated winter cold to break dormancy and set fruit, so cool and warm temperate gardens are the range. In the subtropics and tropics the tree survives but crops poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until I get apples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually a light crop in the second year and something worth picking by the third, provided a pollinating variety is nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964872519999,"sku":"MAL-DOM-REDFUJ-300MM","price":165.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Red-Fuji-Apple-Tree-Malus-domestica-Red-Fuji.jpg?v=1741857829"},{"product_id":"japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum","title":"Japanese Maple Tree - Acer palmatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is the tree gardeners plant for autumn, when its layered canopy of finely cut leaves turns scarlet, orange and gold. It builds character slowly, reaching about 5m tall and 4m wide in most Australian gardens over 15 years or so, and its fibrous, non-invasive roots let it sit comfortably beside paths, courtyards and even in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour worth planning a garden around.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine, hand shaped leaves shift through scarlet, orange and gold before they drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture in every season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh spring foliage, a green summer canopy and an elegant bare winter silhouette: no off season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, safe near paving, pipes and pool surrounds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese maples are pet friendly, so fallen autumn leaves are a raking job, not a vet visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHappy in a pot for years.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, refined growth makes it one of the best feature trees for containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the position the garden is composed around: beside a deck, framing a window view, or rising from a bed of groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In a wide container of 500mm or more it stays smaller for years, bringing real seasonal change to a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5m by 4m at full maturity suits suburban blocks where most shade trees outgrow their welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tree for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, where it is fully frost hardy. Give it dappled light or morning sun with afternoon shade, sheltered from the hot, drying winds that scorch the fine leaves. It is not suited to the subtropics or tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, slightly acidic soil enriched with compost. Mulch 75mm deep to the drip line to keep the shallow roots cool, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume: deep soak weekly through the first two summers and never let a potted tree dry right out. Feed lightly with a slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Remove dead or crossing branches in winter while the structure is visible. The natural form is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Japanese Maple in a wide range of sizes: tube stock (currently on backorder), 140mm pots in packs of 10, 200mm pots in packs of 6, 250mm pots in packs of 3, and single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through to advanced specimens from 45L to 500L. The 300mm to 500mm sizes are shapely young trees and the usual starting point, while advanced stock arrives with years of structure built. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Deciduous trees delivered in winter arrive bare, and roughly 30cm of growth a year is normal once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe essential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with true autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku\"\u003eSee Sango Kaku, the coral bark Japanese maple\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eBrowse plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or on the subtropical coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it there. Humid heat scorches the foliage and mild winters mute the autumn colour. From Sydney south, and in the highlands, it excels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, which is part of its value. Expect roughly 30cm a year in good conditions, reaching about 5m over 15 years. Buying an advanced size is the honest shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide pot from 500mm, quality mix, reliable summer water and a root prune every three to four years. Potted trees stay conveniently smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did the leaf tips burn in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot afternoon sun or dry wind, usually with a dry root zone. Move a potted tree to afternoon shade, improve mulch and watering in the garden. Scorched leaves drop early but the tree recovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51638987522367,"sku":"ACE-PAL-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140107882815,"sku":"ACE-PAL-140MM-P10","price":1016.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140107751743,"sku":"ACE-PAL-200MM-P6","price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140107653439,"sku":"ACE-PAL-300MM","price":242.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140107686207,"sku":"ACE-PAL-400MM","price":557.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140107784511,"sku":"ACE-PAL-500MM","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"580mm","offer_id":55100286239039,"sku":"ACE-PAL-580MM","price":990.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648189694271,"sku":"ACE-PAL-100L","price":1010.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100286501183,"sku":"ACE-PAL-600MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"650mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100286402879,"sku":"ACE-PAL-650MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100286107967,"sku":"ACE-PAL-150L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100286140735,"sku":"ACE-PAL-160L","price":5912.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100286337343,"sku":"ACE-PAL-180L","price":1567.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51647954911551,"sku":"ACE-PAL-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100286533951,"sku":"ACE-PAL-285L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100286435647,"sku":"ACE-PAL-300L","price":2928.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100286206271,"sku":"ACE-PAL-400L","price":5431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51648189890879,"sku":"ACE-PAL-500L","price":5623.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100286370111,"sku":"ACE-PAL-750L","price":7975.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100286566719,"sku":"ACE-PAL-1000L","price":22000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100286304575,"sku":"ACE-PAL-2000L","price":33000.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Japanese-Maple-Tree-Acer-palmatum.png?v=1768454707"},{"product_id":"white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez","title":"White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Natchez'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez' is the flowering shade tree to plant when you want something worth looking at in all four seasons. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries trusses of pure white flowers through summer, then turns orange and red before dropping its leaves to reveal smooth cinnamon bark. A cross between \u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eL. fauriei\u003c\/em\u003e, it has the mildew resistance older crepe myrtles never had, and it is the largest of the common varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers for months, not weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e White panicles open in early summer and keep coming into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe bark carries the winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the leaves drop, the trunk peels back to smooth cinnamon and pale tan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe roots behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant near a driveway, path or paved courtyard without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance is the truth here.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and frost hardy once established, and it grows in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for pollinators.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe where dogs roam, and the summer flowers pull in bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m across it suits a front lawn, courtyard or small back garden. Allow 3m from a wall or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlong a driveway or entry avenue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for canopies that just touch, or 6m apart to keep each tree separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor summer shade you can switch off.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades a patio in January, then drops its leaves and lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing white crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the most common reason a crepe myrtle disappoints: it cuts flowering and invites leaf problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits it, including poor and sandy ground. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer, then a good soak every fortnight. After two seasons it handles dry spells alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and avoid high nitrogen feeds that push leaf at the expense of flower. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare: remove crossing branches, tip spent flower heads, and never cut the framework back to stubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, so Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and south east Queensland all suit it. In cooler southern gardens flowering starts later and finishes earlier. It is not right for the wet tropics or unirrigated arid inland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tree comes in a wide range of sizes, from a single tube and 140mm pots in packs of ten up to advanced specimens of 400L and more. Smaller pots establish faster than people expect, while 45L and above give height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or close to it. That is normal, not a fault: buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/white-crepe-myrtle-a-must-have-for-your-garden\"\u003eNatchez four season growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort on room? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-zuni\"\u003ePink Crepe Myrtle 'Zuni'\u003c\/a\u003e gives the same habit at around 3m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a run: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a flowering tree. With reasonable water expect 60cm to 1m a year until it nears 6m, then it slows and thickens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fully deciduous and stands bare from roughly June to September, longer in cool temperate gardens. The peeling bark carries it through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts roots are non-invasive, so 2m to 3m from a path or driveway is fine. Just leave room for the 4m canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a single feature tree with presence now, 25L or 45L is the sensible start. 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It settles at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, and covers itself in crinkled mid pink to lavender flowers from mid summer into autumn. 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It is frost hardy, and a cold winter sharpens the autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it copes with poor ground better than most flowering trees, but it does want drainage. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed once in early spring. Avoid heavy nitrogen, which pushes leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare. Take out crossing wood and shorten last season's growth lightly. 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Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/pruning-for-beginners-a-simple-guide-to-get-started\"\u003eA beginner's guide to pruning\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in your climate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-prepare-the-soil-for-planting-tips-tricks\"\u003ePreparing your soil before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide in a garden. 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It grows quickly to about 7m tall and 6m wide, casting the kind of deep summer shade you can put a table under, and from late spring it hangs with dark berries too soft to ever reach a supermarket shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit the shops cannot stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe black mulberries collapse in transit, so the sweet, wine dark fruit is reserved for people who grow their own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA working shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad 6m canopy cools a lawn or entertaining area while it feeds the household.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, from subtropical yards to cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to deliver.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick grower, so the shade and the harvest both arrive sooner than you expect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns before dropping, a quiet final act after the fruit is done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree with room to work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open lawn, a back corner or the edge of a chook run where the canopy can spread to its full 6m and dropped fruit feeds the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Be honest about its two habits before you dig: the surface roots are vigorous and the ripe fruit stains, so keep it well away from paving, pipes, pools and the washing line. This is a tree for open ground, not courtyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe family orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a feature tree in a productive garden it anchors everything else, and children strip the low branches every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Mulberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in any subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate or Mediterranean garden. It is frost hardy, so cold winters are no obstacle, and summer heat suits it equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and free draining is ideal, but it forgives most soils. Dig compost through the planting area and mulch a wide circle to get it away fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, then only in long dry spells; established trees are drought tolerant. Feed with a complete fertiliser in late winter as the buds swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It responds very well to hard winter pruning, which is the secret to keeping it manageable. Prune when fully bare, and it will fruit on the new season's growth without missing a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Black Mulberry in three forms: 5L pots as an affordable young tree, 200mm pots in a pack of six for a boundary row or a shared order, and 45L advanced trees that bring shade and fruiting age forward. Being deciduous, winter deliveries arrive bare branched, which is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mulberry-trees\"\u003emulberry tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild out the backyard orchard from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003efruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan the harvest calendar with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003efruit trees for every season\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeet the compact alternative in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/weeping-mulberry-a-unique-garden-feature\"\u003eweeping mulberry feature\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack mulberries crop young for a fruit tree. 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Net the tree if you want the whole crop, or simply plant it knowing the harvest is big enough to share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140113584447,"sku":"MOR-NIG-200MM-P6","price":418.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100303540543,"sku":"MOR-NIG-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":50478336770367,"sku":"MOR-NIG-45L","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Mulberry-Morus-nigra.png?v=1766222219"},{"product_id":"chanticleer-pear-pyrus-calleryana-chanticleer","title":"Chanticleer Pear - Pyrus calleryana 'Chanticleer'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Chanticleer pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus calleryana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Chanticleer') is the answer to a tall screen in a narrow space. 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White blossom covers the bare branches in early spring, glossy green summer foliage follows, and the leaves turn red and purple before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow without pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright habit is built in, so a 3m wide side boundary can carry a 10m tree without a yearly battle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour distinct seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, dense summer green, autumn colour, then a bare winter frame that lets the low sun back into the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and forgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing, frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The symmetrical form holds itself, so pruning is a tidy up rather than an annual shaping job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart in a single row to screen a two storey neighbour or a view above fence height. The screen is densest through summer and open in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a formal avenue that stays clear of vehicles, and a matched pair flanking an entrance is a simple, effective piece of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow footprint lets a courtyard or townhouse garden have a proper tree without losing the yard to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chanticleer pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best blossom and the strongest autumn tones. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is thoroughly frost hardy. Winter chill drives the leaf colour, so gardens in subtropical and tropical zones are better served by an evergreen screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor and compacted ground, as long as water moves through. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch to 75mm while keeping it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weekly deep soaks through the first two summers, then it is drought tolerant enough to manage on rainfall in most seasons. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare, taking out crossing branches and narrow forks. Heavy pruning spoils the outline, so a light hand each year beats a hard cut every five.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes, from 200mm pots in packs of six through 400mm, then 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The small sizes are the value choice for a long avenue and catch up quickly. The 45L to 100L range is the usual middle ground, already carrying a clear trunk and a formed head, while 200L and 400L trees are for immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eOur ornamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eTall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees that suit driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 3m apart in a single row. 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It carries deep coral pink flowers through the hottest months, colours up before dropping its leaves in autumn, then spends winter showing smooth chestnut brown bark on an upright frame. Mature size is about 5m tall and 3m wide, small enough for a suburban front garden and big enough to sit under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers when little else bothers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy trusses of coral pink through summer and into autumn, holding on through heat that stops most flowering trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flower, autumn colour, then bare chestnut bark and clean branch structure in winter. Few trees this size do all three.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe to plant near paving, driveways and services, which is exactly why crepe myrtles line so many Australian streets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil once it has established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers bring in bees and butterflies through summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in a front garden or a lawn does the whole job. 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Cutting harder spoils the branch structure and bark display that make the tree worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640393957695,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100316418367,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140118696255,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-200MM-P6","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44837491736895,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-300MM","price":68.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":44793036505407,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-500MM","price":343.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100316385599,"sku":"LAG-SPP-MIA-100L","price":935.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Miami-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Miami.png?v=1766222395"},{"product_id":"acoma-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-acoma","title":"Acoma Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Acoma'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcoma Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Acoma') is the crepe myrtle for gardens with no room for a crepe myrtle. It settles at about 3m tall and 3m wide, one of the smallest in the group, and holds its branches in a low arching sweep instead of the stiff upright vase most people picture. From early summer into autumn the branch tips fill with crinkled white flower heads. The roots are well behaved, so it can sit near a path or a courtyard wall without causing trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 3m, roughly half the spread of a Natchez. It fits a front garden or a large pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite flowers through the hottest months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The display runs from early summer into early autumn, when most gardens have gone quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping shape you rarely get this small.\u003c\/strong\u003e Arching branches give it movement, and the flowers hang at eye level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flowers, autumn leaf colour, then smooth mottled trunks on bare winter branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet safe, bee friendly, non-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and safe to plant near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose this one when the space is 4m wide, not 10m. It still reads as a proper feature tree, and because it is deciduous it lets the winter light back in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepeated along a fence or drive.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart so each canopy reaches full width and the weeping habit stays visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a 400mm pot or a half barrel. Expect closer to 2m than 3m, which suits a balcony or a courtyard corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Acoma Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if possible, because flowering falls away in shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Canberra, Adelaide and the tablelands are fair ground. In the humid tropics flowering is unreliable and mildew persistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor soil, not of wet feet. On clay, plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deep soak weekly through the first two summers, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. One complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Thin the centre, remove crossing wood, and resist cutting every branch back to a stub. Flowers form on new spring growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in seven sizes: tube stock, 200mm packs of six, 250mm packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L and 100L. The small sizes suit a repeated planting, since crepe myrtles establish fast. The 45L and 100L plants arrive with real trunk calliper and a formed head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants sent between late autumn and early spring arrive bare. That looks alarming and is completely normal, and buds break once the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eHow to plant, prune and feed a crepe myrtle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Acoma actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 3m wide in an open garden, over roughly eight to ten years. In a pot, or in a cooler southern garden, it usually stops nearer 2m to 2.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a cool climate garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, given full sun. Flowering starts later than it does further north and the season is shorter, but the display is reliable through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A 400mm pot with free draining mix will hold one for years. Water more often than a garden plant, feed each spring, and root prune every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640398807359,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100331163967,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-140MM-P10","price":174.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140121710911,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-200MM-P6","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":51654959202623,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-300MM","price":132.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965675041087,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-400MM","price":316.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100331131199,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-500MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":50604308365631,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100331065663,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ACO-150L","price":1210.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Acoma-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Acoma_3ecc0380.png?v=1768455158"},{"product_id":"gulf-coast-blueberry-vaccinium-gulf-coast","title":"Gulf Coast Blueberry - Vaccinium 'Gulf Coast'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGulf Coast Blueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gulf Coast') is a low chill southern highbush variety, which is the practical way of saying it fruits in Australian gardens that never get properly cold. It makes a tidy shrub around 1.5m tall and 1.2m wide, with white and pink bell flowers in late winter and sweet berries through late spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt fruits without a cold winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most blueberries need a long chilling period. This one was bred for warm climates, so subtropical and warm temperate gardens crop well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA hedge that feeds you.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.5m by 1.2m it is the size of an informal edible hedge, dense enough to define a boundary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and white bells in late winter, berries into early summer, then warm red autumn foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blueberries want acidic soil, and a pot is the easiest way to guarantee it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe and full of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs. The flowers bring in bees and the fruit brings in birds, so plan on netting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a productive informal hedge. The bushes knit into a row within two to three seasons while each plant keeps the light it needs to set fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider filled with an azalea and camellia mix is the most reliable way to grow blueberries in Australia, since it lets you control the acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single bush in a sunny corner gives flowers, fruit and autumn colour from a square metre of soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gulf Coast Blueberry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest crop, with a little afternoon shade acceptable inland. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate gardens and is frost hardy and humidity tolerant, so it handles a Brisbane summer and a Melbourne winter equally well. In the wet tropics the chill requirement is not met.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the make or break point. Blueberries need acidic, free draining soil rich in organic matter, ideally pH 4.5 to 5.5. In neutral or alkaline ground use a pot rather than fighting the soil. Mulch 75mm deep with pine bark, since the roots are shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume. Water deeply two or three times a week through flowering and fruiting. Feed an acid loving fertiliser in early spring, and avoid lime, dolomite and high phosphorus products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave it alone for the first two years beyond weak twiggy growth. From year three, prune in winter once the leaves are off, taking out the oldest canes and replacing about a fifth each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in 140mm pots, sold in packs of ten. Each plant is a young bush, 20cm to 40cm tall with several stems, and a pack of ten runs about 10m of edible hedge at the recommended 1m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so plants ordered between late autumn and early spring arrive as bare or sparsely leaved stems. That is normal. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full edible plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting tips for a productive fruit garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size for potted fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second plant for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly. 'Gulf Coast' is self fertile and will crop alone. A second low chill southern highbush variety within a few metres improves berry size and yield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in ordinary garden soil?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if that soil is genuinely acidic and free draining. In neutral or alkaline ground the plant yellows between the veins and declines, so a large pot is more reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light crop in the second year and a worthwhile one from the third. Net the bushes as the berries begin to colour, because birds find them before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44945411768639,"sku":"VAC-SPP-GULCOA-140MM-P10","price":429.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gulf-Coast-Blueberry-Vaccinium-Gulf-Coast.jpg?v=1741858468"},{"product_id":"snow-pear-pyrus-nivalis","title":"Snow Pear - Pyrus nivalis","description":"\u003cp\u003eSnow Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus nivalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is the ornamental pear to plant when you want silver rather than green. The foliage is grey and felted, almost white when the new growth opens, and in spring the whole canopy disappears under white blossom. It reaches around 7m tall and 5m wide within ten to fifteen years, with fibrous roots that stay clear of paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilver foliage that changes the whole garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grey felted leaves cool down a hot planting scheme and stand out against dark green hedging or brickwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA serious spring blossom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of white flowers before the leaves harden off, worked over by bees and butterflies for a fortnight or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibrous and non-invasive, so it can be planted near a driveway, a path or a service line without the usual worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, drought tolerant once established and content in poor soil, which is why it turns up in exposed country gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic use. Space trees 4m to 6m apart so each canopy keeps its own shape and the silver reads as a deliberate line rather than a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and windbreaks.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a screening row, plant 3m apart. That is close enough for the canopies to knit into a continuous band, though it is deciduous, so winter screening is only partial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature and shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a lawn shows the shape best, throwing useful shade by its fifth or sixth summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Snow Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a tree for warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and it needs a real winter to flower and colour properly. In subtropical and tropical gardens the winter is too mild and the humidity too high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor and rocky ground, provided it drains. On heavy clay plant on a raised mound and work compost through a wide planting area rather than a narrow hole. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, since an advanced tree carries more canopy than its new roots can supply. After that it needs help only in a prolonged dry spell. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and infrequent. Prune in winter while it is bare, removing crossing branches and lifting the lower limbs if you want to mow underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Snow Pear in advanced sizes only: 400mm and 500mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Even the smallest is a real tree rather than a whip, usually 1.5m or more, and the 100L and 200L trees arrive with a formed canopy and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your tree arrives in winter it will be bare, which is normal for a deciduous pear and not a fault. Expect a settling season while the roots catch up with the canopy, then 40cm to 60cm of growth a year. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-trees-top-10-varieties-for-your-garden\"\u003eOrnamental pear varieties compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eTrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ornamental tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant a row?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart for a screening row where you want the canopies to meet, or 4m to 6m along a driveway if you want each tree to keep a distinct shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop fruit on the driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can set small hard pears, but they are sparse and nothing like the mess of an eating pear. On a paved area it is worth sweeping up what does drop, since the fruit stains lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs winter chill to flower properly and to hold its silver colour. 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White blossom covers the bare branches in early spring, the leaves turn red and purple before dropping, and it asks little in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTen metres of height in 2.5m of width.\u003c\/strong\u003e The column form solves a narrow side boundary, where a spreading tree would push into the neighbours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of display.\u003c\/strong\u003e White blossom before the leaves in early spring, then red and purple foliage at the end of the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, wind firm and content in poor compacted soil, including new estate ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to get useful.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, so a screen or avenue reads as intended within a few years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a continuous narrow screen, or 4m to 5m apart to read each tree as a separate column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoundary screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 2m spacing blocks a two storey outlook through the growing season. It is deciduous, so winter privacy comes from branch structure rather than leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in a courtyard or front garden gives scale and blossom without a canopy that shades the whole block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Capital ornamental pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, from Sydney and Perth through Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra. Winter chill is what drives the strongest autumn colour, so in the warmest districts expect a shorter, softer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor and compacted ground better than most feature trees, but it still wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant slightly high and break the sides of the hole rather than leaving a smooth pit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, tapering as the roots go down. A complete fertiliser in early spring is enough; heavy feeding produces soft growth that the wind whips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove crossing or damaged branches in winter while it is bare, and lift any low limbs you want cleared. Never top it, as that ruins the upright form you bought it for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in ten sizes. The 200mm pack of six, 250mm pack of three and 300mm are young trees and the value choice for a long driveway run. The 400mm and 500mm are the usual single garden sizes. The 30L to 200L sizes are advanced trees with real trunk and height on day one, the option when the screen has to work now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a season of root establishment before strong height growth begins, and every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eOrnamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eCompare trees for driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing a tree to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-trees\"\u003eBrowse the ornamental tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart in a single row. 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It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries coral pink flower heads from midsummer into autumn, then colours orange to red before the leaves drop. Underneath sits smooth cinnamon bark that peels in strips, so even the bare winter frame earns its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Coral pink panicles through the hottest months, holding for weeks rather than days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer flower, orange to red autumn colour, then cinnamon bark on a clean winter frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred to resist mildew.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the \u003cem\u003eindica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e hybrids developed to shrug off the powdery mildew that spoiled older crepe myrtles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots make it a sensible choice near a driveway, a path or a courtyard wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and content in poor soil. Not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree on a normal block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 6m by 4m it gives a proper canopy without swallowing the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 3m apart for a repeating rhythm of trunk and flower. The canopies meet overhead in time while each tree keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade you can switch off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades a patio or a west facing wall through summer and hands the winter sun back, which matters in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tuscarora Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day. Shade will not kill it but it halves the flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, so it performs in Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and inland districts alike. It is not one for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding about fertility, firm about drainage. It copes with poor and rocky ground but not with a spot that stays wet after rain. On heavy clay, plant high on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers. Established trees then get by on rainfall with a soak in a long dry spell. One application of a complete fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is bare and the structure is visible. Remove crossing wood, thin the centre and lift the lower branches to show the bark. Avoid cutting every limb back to the same point each year, which produces knuckled stubs and floppy growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 200mm and 300mm pots up through 400mm and 500mm, then 30L, 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L. The smaller pots are young whips that need two or three seasons to build a canopy but establish quickly and cost far less. From 45L up they arrive branched, with real trunk and height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause this tree is deciduous, orders sent through the cooler months arrive bare or nearly bare of leaves. That is normal, not a fault. Buds break in spring and the first flowers usually follow in the second summer. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse flowering trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower, and for how long?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom midsummer into early autumn. Individual heads last a couple of weeks and the tree keeps producing new ones, so a good season runs six to eight weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart along a driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres. Closer than that and the trunks crowd each other, which spoils the main reason to grow this tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Established trees are frost hardy and cope with cold inland winters, which is why crepe myrtles are planted so widely through southern Australia. 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Grafted onto a clear trunk, it holds a neat umbrella of weeping branches to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, and in early spring every one of them is crowded with double rose pink blossom. The rest of the year it wears fresh green foliage that turns bronze and orange in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA blossom display that stops traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully double flowers open along the whole length of each weeping branch, and bees and butterflies work them all through flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shape no pruning can fake.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping habit is built in by the graft, so the tree forms its umbrella silhouette on its own and keeps it for life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m tall and 3m wide it fits front yards, courtyards and the strip beside a driveway without ever threatening the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour as a second act.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage colours bronze and orange before dropping, a second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, safe to plant near paths and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it pride of place: centred in a lawn, beside a gate, or where the kitchen window looks out. One specimen carries a small garden's spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fixed mature size and tidy footprint suit tight spaces where a full sized cherry would overwhelm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily long term in a wide container of 500mm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cheal's Double Pink Weeping Cherry in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. This cherry is frost hardy and at its best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, where a proper winter chill sets up the spring display. It is not a tree for the tropics or subtropics, where mild winters mean sparse blossom. Shelter it from strong hot winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil with good drainage. Work compost through the bed before planting and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, then water during extended dry spells. Feed with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Tidy the skirt after flowering if branches reach the ground, and remove any upright shoots that appear on the trunk below the graft as soon as you see them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this tree in 400mm and 500mm pots, both grafted with the weeping head already formed, so the shape you are buying is visible on day one. It is deciduous, so a tree delivered in the cooler months may arrive bare, which is normal. Expect it to settle for a few weeks, then establish through its first spring flush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse our full range of flowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/weeping-cherry-prunus-subhirtella-pendula-rubra\"\u003eCompare the single flowered Weeping Cherry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eMore plants for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3.5m tall and 3m wide at maturity. The graft sets the height of the crown, so the tree spreads and weeps rather than climbing, which keeps it useful in small spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in Brisbane or further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering depends on winter chill, so we recommend it for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In the subtropics the display is usually thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like all ornamental cherries, the foliage and seed are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep prunings raked up and choose a different tree if your dog chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it suits container growing well. Use a stable pot of at least 500mm with free draining mix, water deeply through summer, and refresh the top of the mix each winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100360294719,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-300MM","price":120.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44949335507263,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-400MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140128133439,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-500MM","price":334.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100360393023,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-100L","price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600mm","offer_id":55100360327487,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-600MM","price":937.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100360360255,"sku":"PRU-SER-CHEDOU-200L","price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Cheals-Double-Pink-Weeping-Cherry-Prunus-serrulata-Cheals-Double-Pink.jpg?v=1741858491"},{"product_id":"alboplena-peach-prunus-persica-alboplena","title":"Alboplena Peach - Prunus persica 'Alboplena'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlboplena Peach (\u003cem\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alboplena') is a flowering peach grown for the show rather than the fruit. In early spring the bare branches load with double white blooms, thick enough to hide the wood, on a tree that settles at about 4m tall and 3m wide. The roots are non invasive, so it can sit near a driveway or a path without lifting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA fortnight that stops people.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully double white flowers open before the leaves, so the whole tree reads as blossom rather than foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it gives you a real tree without taking over the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots mean you can plant it beside paving, a driveway or a boundary fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves turn before dropping, and the bare branching structure carries the garden through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarly food for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the first things flowering in a cold garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open position where the spring display can be seen from the house, ideally against a dark evergreen backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The modest canopy and well behaved roots make it one of the safer trees for a compact block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for a repeating row. Any closer and the canopies crowd each other, which spoils the vase shaped habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alboplena Peach in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with shelter from strong wind while the blossom is out. It needs winter chill to flower well, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens are where it performs. In subtropical and tropical districts the flowering is thin and unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage above all. Ornamental peaches resent wet feet, so on clay plant on a raised mound with compost worked through the bed, and avoid a low spot that holds water after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers, after which it is drought tolerant. Feed a complete fertiliser as the buds swell in late winter, and mulch 75mm deep kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune straight after flowering, never in autumn or winter, so you keep the wood that carries next year's buds. Thin any crossing branches, shorten long shoots by a third, and keep the cuts clean to reduce the risk of gummosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow this one in a 400mm pot, which arrives as an established young tree with a formed head and real height, not a bare whip. If it reaches you in autumn or winter it will have no leaves, which is normal for a deciduous tree and the best time to plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect it to settle for a season and then push growth, with a proper flowering display from the second spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eCompare flowering trees for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eSmall trees for urban blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eWhen to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce edible peaches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is an ornamental selection bred for double flowers, and doubled blooms rarely set fruit. Any that does form is small and hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs a cold winter to set buds properly. Cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens give a full display, while subtropical gardens give a patchy one at best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should I prune it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImmediately after the flowers finish in spring. Pruning later removes the wood that will carry next season's blossom, which is the most common reason a flowering peach disappoints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does the flowering last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly two to three weeks, depending on the season. Cool, still weather stretches it out, and a hot windy spell cuts it short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44949353660735,"sku":"PRU-PER-ALB-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Alboplena-Peach-Prunus-persica-Alboplena.jpg?v=1741858494"},{"product_id":"gulf-stream-heavenly-bamboo-nandina-domestica-gulf-stream","title":"Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo - Nandina domestica 'Gulf Stream'","description":"\u003cp\u003eGulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Gulf Stream') is the mass planting shrub that changes colour with the seasons and asks for almost nothing. It holds a neat dome about 90cm tall and 90cm wide, with fine, bamboo like foliage that flushes bronze on new growth and turns deep red through the cold months. It is not a bamboo and it does not run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn and winter colour without losing leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage reddens as temperatures drop and greens up again in spring, so the bed changes through the year while staying evergreen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA dwarf, sterile form.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike older nandinas, 'Gulf Stream' rarely sets berries and stays around 90cm, so it does not seed itself through the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and happy in poor soil. It does not need shaping to look tidy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniform enough to plant in numbers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is even and predictable, so a mass planting reads as one clean band rather than a row of individuals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and low hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense block or low informal hedge. At that spacing the canopies close within two seasons and the shaded ground beneath keeps weeding down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders, edging and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The even height suits the front of a mixed bed or a run along a path, and a 400mm pot holds one plant comfortably in a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Gulf Stream Heavenly Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest red winter colour; part shade keeps the foliage greener and softer. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Frost hardy gardens in the south get the best colour, because the red develops in response to cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, and it tolerates poor soil better than most ornamentals. It still wants drainage, so on heavy clay plant on a raised mound and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. Established plants are drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps growth even, and too much nitrogen mutes the winter colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Cut the oldest canes out at ground level every year or two to keep the clump fresh from the base. Remove whole canes rather than shearing the top flat, which spoils the natural texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown for planting in numbers, so it is sold in multi packs: 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. The 140mm pack is the value option for a long run at 60cm spacing, and the 250mm plants give you presence in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants arrive as bushy young clumps rather than finished domes, and some colour variation between plants is normal. Expect them to close ranks over two seasons. Plants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with seasonal foliage colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare shrubs suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eMore low maintenance shrubs for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eHow to choose edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The common name comes from the fine, cane like stems and divided leaves. It is a shrub with an ordinary root system, and it does not run or send up shoots away from the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart for a dense mass planting or low hedge. For a looser border where each plant shows its own shape, stretch that to 80cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Nandina foliage and berries are toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. 'Gulf Stream' is a sterile form that rarely fruits, which removes the berry risk, but keep it out of gardens where a dog chews foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949392490815,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960462143807,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100360884543,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-300MM","price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100360917311,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-400MM","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100360950079,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-500MM","price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100360982847,"sku":"NAN-DOM-GULSTR-90L","price":1633.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gulf-Stream-Heavenly-Bamboo-Nandina-domestica-Gulf-Stream.jpg?v=1741858496"},{"product_id":"burning-love-leucothoe-leucothoe-burning-love","title":"Burning Love Leucothoe - Leucothoe 'Burning Love'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBurning Love leucothoe (\u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Burning Love') is a low arching shrub grown for foliage that changes with the season. It reaches about 60cm tall and 90cm wide, wider than it is high, with glossy pointed leaves that deepen to burgundy red as the weather turns cold and lighten again through spring. Small white bell flowers follow in the warmer months. Planted 60cm apart it makes a dense, weed suppressing mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that arrives when the garden needs it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage turns burgundy red in cold weather, so the display peaks in the months when most shrubs have nothing to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA spreading, layered habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching stems knit together horizontally, filling a bed faster than an upright shrub of the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles damp shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, humidity tolerant and comfortable with wet feet, which covers the shaded low lying beds that defeat most colour shrubs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little work.\u003c\/strong\u003e No shaping, no staking, no annual shear. Cutting a few old stems out at the base every second year keeps it fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 60cm apart for a dense mass. At that spacing the arching stems overlap within two seasons and hold the soil on a shaded slope or bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The low spreading shape suits the front of a shaded bed or a path edge, where it softens the line without needing to be clipped square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant fills a 400mm pot on a shaded courtyard, and the seasonal colour change gives a small garden something that moves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Burning Love leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is ideal, with morning sun and shelter from harsh afternoon sun. It suits cool temperate and warm temperate gardens and is frost hardy, so cold southern winters are where it colours best. It is not a plant for tropical or arid gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, moisture retentive and rich in organic matter, prepared the way an azalea or camellia bed is. Work compost through before planting and mulch 75mm deep, clear of the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It likes consistent moisture and tolerates damp ground, so it is one of the few colour shrubs for a bed that drains slowly. Feed with a fertiliser formulated for acid loving plants in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave the natural arching shape alone. Every second year cut two or three of the oldest stems out at ground level, which pushes fresh growth with the strongest colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. The 140mm plants are the value choice for a large mass planting and take a season longer to close over. The 200mm plants carry several stems and read as a proper shrub straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour on arrival depends on the season: foliage runs green through the warm months and reddens with the cold, so a green plant in summer is behaving normally. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eCompare plants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSixty centimetres apart, roughly three plants per square metre. The stems arch outwards, so wider spacing leaves gaps for longer than you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leucothoe belongs to the same family as pieris and azalea and is considered toxic to cats and dogs, so we do not list it as pet friendly. Keep it away from animals that chew foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant green rather than red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe burgundy tones develop in cold weather and fade as it warms. A plant in a mild subtropical garden, or one in deep shade, will hold more green through the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44949409726783,"sku":"LEU-SPP-BURLOV-140MM-P10","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960410501439,"sku":"LEU-SPP-BURLOV-200MM-P6","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Burning-Love-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Burning-Love.jpg?v=1741858497"},{"product_id":"sacred-bamboo-nandina-domestica-moon-bay","title":"Sacred Bamboo - Nandina domestica 'Moon Bay'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSacred Bamboo 'Moon Bay' (\u003cem\u003eNandina domestica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Moon Bay') is a compact evergreen mound of fine foliage that settles at about 80cm tall and 80cm wide. New growth comes through lime green and the whole plant colours red through the cold months, so a border built from it changes character twice a year. Despite the common name it is not a bamboo and it does not run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lime green new growth in the warm months, deep red through winter, and no reliance on a short bloom season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt stays the size you bought.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 80cm each way this compact form will not outgrow a narrow bed the way the older nandinas do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once settled and happy in poor soil, so it survives beds nothing else will.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine texture that reads clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow leaflets give a soft layered look suited to both formal repetition and a relaxed mixed border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a continuous low run. At that spacing the plants touch without smothering each other and the line stays even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow informal hedging and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 50cm spacing gives a soft knee height hedge along a path or driveway. In larger drifts, plant in odd numbered groups so the winter colour reads as a block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it long term, and it holds its shape where a larger shrub would crowd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sacred Bamboo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. The winter red is strongest in full sun and in cooler gardens, so cool temperate and warm temperate growers get the best of it. Subtropical and Mediterranean gardens suit it too, though the winter colour there is a softer bronze. It is not a plant for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. It tolerates poor and compacted ground provided water can drain away. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water twice a week through the first summer, then it needs very little. A slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the new growth bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the oldest canes back to ground level in late winter to keep the clump fresh, rather than shearing the top, which spoils the layered look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour sizes are grown. The 140mm packs of ten and 200mm packs of six are the value option for a long border, arriving as young plants that fill out over a season or two. The 250mm packs of three and single 300mm plants are further along and already bushy, worth it where the edge needs to read finished in the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower, so expect a settled first year rather than fast size. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a garden bed\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants grown for autumn and winter colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-shrubs\"\u003eCompare other low maintenance shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eSee more plants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it actually a bamboo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Sacred bamboo is a nandina, and the name comes from the cane like stems. It is clumping, not running, so it will not spread through a bed or under a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo per metre, planted 50cm apart. For a 5m run that is ten plants, which the 140mm pack of ten covers exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNandina is not on our pet friendly list. The foliage and berries contain compounds that are toxic if eaten, and while this compact form rarely flowers or fruits, it is not one for a yard where a dog chews plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949410283839,"sku":"NAN-DOM-MOOBAY-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44956483027263,"sku":"NAN-DOM-MOOBAY-200MM-P6","price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140128198975,"sku":"NAN-DOM-MOOBAY-300MM","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sacred-Bamboo-Nandina-domestica-Moon-Bay.jpg?v=1741858498"},{"product_id":"river-birch-betula-nigra","title":"River Birch - Betula nigra","description":"\u003cp\u003eRiver Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is the birch to plant where other birches sulk. It reaches about 12m tall and 7m wide, grows faster than most shade trees, and its real feature is the bark: cinnamon and salmon coloured sheets that peel from a young age. Unlike silver birch it handles both heat and ground that stays wet after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBark that carries the winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The papery, curling bark starts peeling on young trunks, so you are not waiting twenty years for the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet ground is an advantage, not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e This one grows on riverbanks and copes with slow draining clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade, clear gold in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick, open canopy cools a lawn through summer, turns clean butter yellow, then drops and lets the winter sun through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree near a path or a window, where the bark can be seen close up, does more than three planted out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground and heavy clay.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where the garden stays soggy for days, along a swale, or beside a dam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroves, screening and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. Three or five read as a small woodland and screen a neighbouring outlook. The same spacing suits a driveway line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing River Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, with full sun giving the strongest autumn colour. This is a tree for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens: Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, most of New South Wales and the Adelaide region. It is frost hardy, but in tropical and subtropical gardens it will not get the winter it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happiest in deep soil that stays moist, and slightly acidic ground suits it best. Mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line and keep it off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a drought tree. Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers and keep water up to it in dry spells, or the leaves brown and drop early. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Take out crossing or damaged wood in late summer or early autumn. Birches bleed sap heavily from late winter and spring cuts, so avoid pruning then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: 200mm pots sold as a pack of six, then 300mm, 400mm and 45L. The 200mm packs are the value option for a grove or a driveway line. The larger sizes arrive with a formed trunk and the bark character already beginning. Delivered between late autumn and early spring the tree will be bare, which is normal for a deciduous species and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse other deciduous trees for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eSee the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare heavy or wet ground for planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it be kept smaller by pruning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot for long. It is a fast grower heading for about 12m tall and 7m wide, so regular cutting back will not hold it at half that size. Give it the room from the start and keep pruning to crossing or damaged wood in late summer or early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house or the drains can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it at least 6m from a house, and well away from sewer lines, stormwater pipes and septic trenches. The roots actively seek moisture, so an old drain with a weeping joint will find them long before you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose a single trunk or a multi stemmed tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulti stemmed gives you more bark at eye level and a wider, softer outline, which suits a feature position. A single trunk is better for a driveway or anywhere you need clearance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44949694644543,"sku":"BET-NIG-200MM-P6","price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":49545592013119,"sku":"BET-NIG-300MM","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49545592045887,"sku":"BET-NIG-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100361802047,"sku":"BET-NIG-100L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100361867583,"sku":"BET-NIG-200L","price":2358.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/River-Birch-Betula-nigra.png?v=1768455327"},{"product_id":"summer-cascade-river-birch-betula-nigra-summer-cascade","title":"Summer Cascade River Birch - Betula nigra Summer Cascade","description":"\u003cp\u003eSummer Cascade River Birch (\u003cem\u003eBetula nigra\u003c\/em\u003e 'Summer Cascade') is a weeping birch grafted to stay small enough for a suburban block. Where the species climbs past 15m, this form settles at roughly 4m tall and 4m wide, with long pendulous branches that reach the ground and peeling cinnamon bark underneath. The leaves turn clear yellow in autumn before dropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping tree that actually fits.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 4m in both directions it gives a real canopy without the scale of a full sized birch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green in spring, a curtain of foliage through summer, then clear yellow autumn colour and peeling bark once the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e River birch tolerates wet feet, so the low corner that stays soggy after rain is a genuine option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and weather hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It reads as a feature within a few seasons, and it is frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A specimen tree, best used singly where you can walk around it. Give it a clear 4m of space, with lawn or low planting beneath so the weeping form shows to the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact grafted size makes it one of the few weeping trees that suits a modern block. Plant it 2.5m to 3m clear of a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight shade over a seat.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy casts filtered shade in summer and lets sun through once the leaves drop, which is what a year round seating area needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Summer Cascade River Birch in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate tree, suited to Victoria, Tasmania, the southern tablelands, Adelaide, Perth and cooler parts of New South Wales. It is not a plant for subtropical or tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers moist, slightly acidic soil with organic matter through it and, unlike most trees, accepts damp ground. It is far less happy on dry, alkaline or shallow soil. Mulch 75mm deep to the edge of the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a high water tree, not a drought tolerant one. Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and keep the water up in dry spells, because a stressed birch drops leaves early and loses its autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and staking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little pruning is needed. Remove any shoots below the graft union promptly, since they revert to the upright species. Stake for the first two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in a 400mm pot, an established young tree with a formed weeping head rather than a whip. It gives real presence in the first season and is stable enough to plant straight out with a stake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a tree sent through winter arrives bare stemmed, which is normal and the easiest time to plant one. In leaf, expect some leaf loss in transit. Water deeply through the first two summers and expect strong growth from the second season. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eEvergreen or deciduous, and how to choose\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare other plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eWhat else suits small urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 4m tall and 4m wide, a fraction of the 15m the species reaches. 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Plant it in open ground rather than a narrow strip beside a slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":50342287737151,"sku":"BET-NIG-SUM-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100361965887,"sku":"BET-NIG-SUM-200L","price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Summer-Cascade-River-Birch-Betula-nigra-Summer-Cascade.jpg?v=1741858513"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-blush-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-blush","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Blush Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Blush'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Blush Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Blush') gives a small garden real impact. It holds near black foliage from spring through autumn and carries soft blush pink flowers right through the warm months. At around 3m tall and 2.5m wide it stays in scale with a courtyard or a narrow front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaves emerge deep burgundy and hold near black all season, so the plant reads as a feature even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blush pink blooms open through summer, and each flush lasts weeks rather than days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m by 2.5m, so it fits beside a path or a pool fence without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paving and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots are fibrous and non-invasive, and crepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant against a rendered wall or a pale fence gives the dark foliage something to work against. It holds a neat multi stemmed shape as it matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening rows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a row that closes over. It is deciduous, so treat it as a summer screen rather than year round privacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and driveways.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits a courtyard or balcony. Along a driveway, 2m spacing lets each plant show its trunks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Blush in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day if you can manage it. Shade dulls the dark leaf colour and cuts flowering badly. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy because it stands bare through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Work compost through the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the stems. It sulks where the ground stays wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the year. In humid districts, keep the canopy open so air moves through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers form on new wood, so prune in late winter while the branches are bare. Shortening last season's growth by about a third keeps the habit compact and the flowering heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is grown in one size: 200mm pots supplied in packs of six. That suits a screening row or a group planting rather than a single feature, and plants at this size are young, well branched and quick to move once they are in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf yours arrives between late autumn and early spring it will be leafless. That is dormancy, not a fault, and new leaves appear as the soil warms. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers pruning and feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003egrowing dark leaved crepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare flower colours across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet plants 1.5m apart in a single row. Any closer and the lower stems shade each other, which thins the base. Remember the screen thins out over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The foliage colours before it drops in autumn, and the bare trunks are part of the appeal. Leaf out is usually complete by mid spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix. Potted plants settle nearer 2m and need watering through summer heat, though flowering is unaffected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this suits a garden with pets. Bees work the flowers heavily, which is worth knowing near a play area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960279986495,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-200MM-P6","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100367929663,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100367896895,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-400MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Blush-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Blush.heic?v=1741858547"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-crimson-red-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-crimson-red","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Crimson Red (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red') is the crepe myrtle for gardens without room for a tree. It holds at about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, carries foliage so dark it reads as near black, and pushes crimson flower panicles over the top of it through summer. Most flowering shrubs give you colour against green; this one gives you colour against black.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage, not just flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black leaves hold their colour all season, so the plant carries a bed between flushes of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long summer of crimson.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panicles open over weeks rather than days, and a plant in full sun keeps producing through the hottest weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and fibrous, one of the safer choices near paving, paths and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly and good for wildlife.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not toxic to cats or dogs, and the flowers bring bees and butterflies in numbers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m one plant near an entry does the whole job, working as both a foliage plant and a flowering one. A background of plain green makes the dark leaves read properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing holds it nearer 2m to 2.5m. Be realistic about watering, since a potted crepe myrtle in full sun drinks hard in January.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants about 3m apart, a little wider than the mature spread, so each canopy keeps its own shape rather than merging into a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Crimson Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and this is not negotiable. In shade the foliage lightens towards green, flowering thins out and mildew becomes far more likely. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and mediterranean gardens, is frost hardy once established, and shrugs off dry heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil will do. Work compost through the backfill, raise the bed on heavy clay, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off, because it is drought tolerant once the roots are down. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare. Take off spent flower heads and shorten last season's growth by a third at most. Cutting it back to stubs each year produces whippy growth and weak branch unions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and in single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are the practical choice for a driveway run; the 300mm plants are further along and give a better framework in the first year. Both take three to four years to reach full size in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing not to worry about: this is deciduous, so ordered between late autumn and early spring it arrives as bare stems. That is dormancy, and it will shoot in spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eGrowing the Diamonds in the Dark range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle we grow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eBrowse plants sized for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really stay at 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a compact selection rather than a standard crepe myrtle held small by pruning. Expect 3m tall and 2.5m wide in the ground, and closer to 2m to 2.5m in a large pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will. The foliage colours up and drops in autumn, leaving smooth bare stems until it reshoots in spring. If you need year round cover there, choose an evergreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is the new growth going white and powdery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is powdery mildew, and it means too little sun or airflow. In a fully open sunny position it rarely appears, since this range was selected for better mildew resistance than older varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960287719743,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-2-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964966924607,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-2-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100368027967,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-2-200L","price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Crimson-Red-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Crimson-Red.jpg?v=1741858548"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-lavender-lace-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-lavender-lace","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Lavender Lace Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Lavender Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Lavender Lace' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the softest colour in a series of crepe myrtles bred for foliage as much as flower. The leaves come through near black and hold that colour all season, and against them the lavender purple summer panicles look lit from within. It settles at about 3m tall and 2m wide, roughly half the size of an old fashioned crepe myrtle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack foliage, all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves hold their colour from spring through summer rather than greening off in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLavender flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Panicles open through summer and keep coming, and the contrast against near black leaves sets this series apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2m it works where a full sized crepe myrtle would not, including courtyards and narrow side beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, so it copes with a Canberra winter and an Adelaide summer alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant carries a courtyard or a front bed on its own, because the dark foliage reads as a block of colour even out of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow about 1.5m clear of a wall for the 2m canopy and it will not crowd a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a repeated run, space plants 2.5m to 3m apart, a little more than the mature width, so canopies just touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lavender Lace crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours a day minimum. Shade costs you flowers and dulls the foliage, which is the whole reason to grow it. It performs in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, with flowering later and shorter the further south you go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained garden soil. Dig the hole twice the width of the pot, backfill with compost through the soil you took out, and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then every fortnight in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough, and high nitrogen feeds push leaf at the expense of flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Take out crossing branches and shorten spent flower wood, but never cut the framework back to stubs. It flowers on new wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is currently sold in one size, 200mm pots in packs of six, which suits a driveway run or a repeated planting rather than a single specimen. Plants at that size are young, well branched and quick to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly so. That is normal: buds break as soon as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor white flowers, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Pure White'\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2m wide in a home garden, well short of the 6m to 8m of older crepe myrtles. A light prune each winter holds it lower again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really lose all its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is fully deciduous and stands bare through winter, for longer in cool temperate gardens than in the subtropics. The autumn colour before leaf drop is part of the appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for a driveway planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo and a half to three metres apart. That gives each 2m canopy room to fill out while still reading as a continuous run once the plants mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in its first summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften lightly, yes, but the display builds. Expect a modest first season, a better second, and the full effect from the third summer once the framework is established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960299090239,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-3-200MM-P6","price":383.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100368191807,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-3-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100368159039,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-3-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Lavender-Lace-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Lavender-Lace.jpg?v=1741858549"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-mystic-magenta-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-mystic-magenta","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Mystic Magenta'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Mystic Magenta' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) is the loudest of the dark leaved crepe myrtles: hot magenta panicles held against burgundy black foliage right through summer. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide, around half the size of an older crepe myrtle, which is what makes this series work on a modern block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour you can see from the street.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magenta against near black foliage is the strongest contrast in the series, and it holds all summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark leaves earn their keep out of flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy black foliage from spring means the plant is doing something for eight months, not six weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for a modern block.\u003c\/strong\u003e Three metres by two fits a courtyard, a front bed or a narrow side garden without constant cutting back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growing, frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant, with autumn colour before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single plant against a light rendered wall or a pale fence is the classic use: the dark foliage and hot flower colour both read against a plain background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave about 1.5m clear of a wall for the 2m canopy and it stays in bounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2.5m to 3m apart along a drive, slightly wider than the mature canopy, so each fills out without crowding its neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Mystic Magenta crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours. Shade is the usual reason a crepe myrtle disappoints: fewer flowers, weaker foliage colour and more leaf trouble. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, though further south flowering starts later and finishes earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonably drained soil is all it asks. On heavy clay, plant slightly proud of the surrounding level, work compost through the bed, then mulch 75mm deep off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week over the first summer, then every fortnight in dry weather. Feed once with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, since too much nitrogen gives a leafy plant with few flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter, while the plant is bare and you can read the structure. Remove crossing wood, shorten last summer's spent flower stems, and leave the framework alone. Flowers come on new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are sold: 200mm pots in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The packs suit a driveway run or a repeated planting, while the 300mm plant is the one for a single feature, with more height on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous stock shipped between late autumn and early spring arrives bare, which looks alarming and is not. Buds break once the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for planting and pruning detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor purple flowers, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Purely Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from the other Diamonds in the Dark varieties?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in flower colour. Mystic Magenta gives the hottest pink of the group, while the rest of the series shares the same near black foliage, size and habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I train it as a small tree with a clear trunk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Select three to five main stems while the plant is young and remove the low side shoots each winter. It lifts into a multi stemmed small tree over a few seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size should I order?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor one feature plant, the 300mm. For a driveway or a repeated planting, the 200mm pack of six costs far less per plant and catches up within two seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water once established?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is drought tolerant after two seasons and gets by on a deep soak every fortnight through dry spells, though it flowers better with water than without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960315867455,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-4-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964968988991,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-4-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Mystic-Magenta-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Mystic-Magenta.jpg?v=1741858549"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Purely Purple Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Purely Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Purely Purple' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003efauriei\u003c\/em\u003e) carries deep purple flowers against foliage so dark it reads black from across a garden. That pairing is unusual: most purple flowering shrubs sit on green leaves and lose half their impact. It grows to about 3m tall and 2m wide, small enough for a courtyard, and it is fast, deciduous and colours up before leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe deepest flower colour in the series.\u003c\/strong\u003e True purple panicles right through summer, held above near black foliage instead of green.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works when nothing is flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves are why this plant still looks deliberate in October and again in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred down to about 3m tall, against the 6m to 8m of older crepe myrtles, so it belongs in a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes useful size quickly, and it is frost hardy, heat tolerant and drought tolerant once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark foliage sits best against something pale: a rendered wall, light paving, or silver and grey foliage nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow roughly 1.5m from a fence or wall for the 2m canopy. It suits a courtyard or a front bed where a shade tree would be too much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space plants 2.5m to 3m apart for a repeated run, a touch more than the mature width. A 500mm pot or larger holds one for years in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purely Purple crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Six hours is the minimum and more is better for both flower count and leaf colour. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, though in cooler southern districts the flowering window is shorter and starts later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters more than fertility here. On clay, mound the planting position and improve the bed with compost first, then mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Twice weekly deep watering through the first summer, then a fortnightly soak in dry weather. One application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring covers the whole year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter when the branches are bare. Thin the crossing wood and tip the spent flower heads, but resist cutting the framework back hard, which ruins the shape and delays flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and as single 300mm plants. The pack is the sensible buy for a run of several, while the 300mm plant gives more presence immediately if you only want one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSent between late autumn and early spring it arrives bare stemmed, because it is deciduous. Buds break when the soil warms, usually within weeks of a spring planting. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark crepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe full crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the whole \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting a run: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003etrees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the leaves stay black all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey stay dark from bud break through to autumn, deepest in full sun and duller in shade. Then they colour and drop, and the plant stands bare through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly for a flowering shrub. With sun and water it approaches its 3m height within three to four seasons, then thickens rather than climbing further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a paved courtyard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, as long as you leave room for the 2m canopy. About 1.5m to 2m back from paving keeps the branches from forever brushing the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to prune it every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot strictly, but a light late winter prune keeps the shape open and encourages the new wood the flowers form on. Skipping it costs you flowers within a couple of seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789556384063,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-6-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960326385983,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-6-200MM-P6","price":237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964976296255,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-6-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Purely-Purple-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Purely-Purple.jpg?v=1741858550"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-red-hot-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-red-hot","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot') pairs near black foliage with hot red summer flowers, and that contrast is the whole point. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, small enough for a courtyard or a driveway avenue, with non-invasive roots that can sit near paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that works without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The near black leaves carry the plant from spring to autumn, months either side of the flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed flowers all summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinkled crepe textured trusses, genuinely red against the dark background rather than washed out pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight sized for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m by 2.5m it fits a front yard or a strip beside a driveway where a jacaranda would be a mistake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, safe and pet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought, heat and wind tolerant once established, with non-invasive roots and no toxicity to cats or dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 2m apart for a repeated avenue or an informal screen. At that spacing the canopies just touch at maturity and each tree keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree gives dark foliage, summer flower and autumn colour from a footprint of about 2.5m. Give it full sun: shade dulls the leaf colour and thins the flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it at roughly 2m, though potted crepe myrtles dry out quickly in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark Red Hot Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, all day, for the darkest foliage and heaviest flowering. This is one of the most climate flexible trees we sell: subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens all suit it. It is frost hardy once established, so cold inland and southern districts are fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonable garden soil that drains. Work compost through the backfill on sand, and mound the bed on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then taper off. It is properly drought tolerant after two seasons. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough, since heavy nitrogen gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while it is bare. Shorten last season's growth by about a third to encourage flowering wood, and avoid hard stubbing back, which ruins the natural shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: 200mm pots sold in packs of six, and single 300mm pots. The 200mm plants are young multi stemmed trees, the value option for an avenue, and they take two to three seasons to look established. The 300mm is the specimen size and gives a taller framework on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so between late autumn and early spring it arrives as bare stems. That is normal, not a dead plant. Expect leaf growth within four to six weeks of the weather warming, and a first real display in the second summer. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe full crepe myrtle care and pruning guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare every crepe myrtle in the range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eWhat to expect from a deciduous tree over winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eOther trees with roots that stay out of trouble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo metres apart for an avenue or an informal screen. Closer than that and the canopies shade each other out, which costs you flowers on the inside of the row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the dark foliage stay dark?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full sun, yes. New growth emerges almost black and holds through the season. In part shade the leaves turn a muddier bronze green and flowering drops away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Crepe myrtles are not toxic to cats or dogs, so this is a safe choice for a yard where pets chew on things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960351486271,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-7-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44964977180991,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-7-300MM","price":283.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100368683327,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-7-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Red-Hot-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Red-Hot.jpg?v=1741858551"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-shell-pink-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-shell-pink","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Shell Pink Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Shell Pink') pairs near black foliage with soft pink summer flowers, and the contrast is what sells it. It grows to about 3m tall and 2.5m wide, small enough for a courtyard or a large pot, and it flowers through the hottest part of summer when most of the garden has stopped. The leaves colour in autumn, leaving smooth pale trunks all winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage all season.\u003c\/strong\u003e The deep burgundy black leaves hold their tone from spring through autumn rather than greening off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers in the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crinkled shell pink blooms through summer, exactly when the rest of the garden is looking tired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 3m by 2.5m it fits a small garden or a large container, unlike the older crepe myrtles that become 6m trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons of something.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark leaves in spring, flowers in summer, autumn colour, then smooth mottled bark and a clean branch structure in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant against a light wall or fence is the strongest use, because pale render throws the dark foliage into relief and the pink reads clearly against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, courtyards and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact size and non-invasive roots let it go close to a path or boundary. A pot 500mm or wider keeps it nearer 2m, though pots dry out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Repeated along a drive it makes a strong rhythm in summer. Allow about 2.5m between plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, without compromise. Shade costs you both flowers and foliage colour. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is frost hardy once established. Young plants appreciate shelter through their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. It is not fussy about type and copes with average soil, but it will not accept wet feet, so mound the position on heavy clay. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then reduce as it becomes drought tolerant. Feed a controlled release fertiliser in early spring. Go easy on nitrogen, which produces leafy growth at the cost of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the plant is bare, taking out crossing branches and shortening the previous season's growth to encourage flowering shoots. Avoid the heavy topping often done to older crepe myrtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply it in two sizes: 200mm plants in packs of six, and single 300mm plants. The pack of six suits a driveway run or a larger bed where you want several. The 300mm size is the usual choice for a single feature or a pot. Both sizes are currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous plant, so depending on the season it may arrive bare stemmed or only just in leaf. That is expected and not a fault. New growth typically appears within four to six weeks in warm weather, and the first proper flowering display comes in the summer after planting. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete crepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves in winter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eCompare the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark Pure White, for white flowers on the same dark foliage\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. The foliage colours and drops in autumn, leaving smooth mottled trunks and a fine branch structure many people rate as the best feature of the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m tall and 2.5m wide, deliberately smaller than the older crepe myrtle varieties. Grown in a pot it usually settles closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to prune it hard every year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and you should not. A light late winter prune to remove crossing wood and shorten last season's growth is enough. Hard topping destroys the natural shape and the attractive bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960363675967,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-8-200MM-P6","price":317.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964977475903,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-8-300MM","price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100368781631,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-8-150L","price":1402.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100368814399,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-8-300L","price":2832.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Shell-Pink-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Shell-Pink.jpg?v=1741858552"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-tree-punica-granatum","title":"Pomegranate Tree - Punica granatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate (\u003cem\u003ePunica granatum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the few fruit trees that earns its place even in a year you pick nothing. It grows to about 4m tall and 3m wide, flowers in vivid orange red trumpets through the warm months, then holds glossy red fruit as the leaves turn yellow and fall. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and happy in poor soil, it suits gardens from Mediterranean coastal areas to dry inland towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange red flowers in spring and summer, fruit through autumn, then yellow autumn colour before the branches go bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely tolerates dry heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant once established, so it holds up through the sort of summer that stresses most fruit trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it fits a courtyard or a back corner, and it can be held smaller with pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit worth growing yourself.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown pomegranates are picked ripe rather than shipped hard, and a mature tree carries a serious crop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe home orchard or a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is enough for most households, and it looks good enough for an ornamental bed rather than the back corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn informal fruiting hedge.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a row for a productive boundary that flowers in summer. It is deciduous, so the row opens up in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot, dry and Mediterranean gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long hot summers ripen and sweeten the fruit. In the humid tropics the tree grows but fruiting is unreliable, so treat it as ornamental there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pomegranate in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day is not negotiable for fruit. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and being frost hardy and deciduous it takes a cold winter without trouble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, including poor and stony ground. Work compost through the bed and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week for the first two summers. After that, keep watering steady while the fruit swells, because an erratic cycle as fruit ripens is the main cause of splitting. A balanced fruit tree fertiliser in early spring and again after harvest is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the tree is bare. Choose three to five main trunks and remove basal suckers, or let it grow as a multi stemmed shrub. Fruit forms on short spurs on older wood, so avoid shearing the whole canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatience with fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e A young tree usually flowers before it fruits properly, and it is normal for the first season or two of flowers to drop. Full crops generally arrive from about the third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranates are supplied in 140mm and 200mm packs, single 400mm pots and 5L stock. The smaller sizes are the value option for a hedge row and establish quickly. The 400mm and 5L plants are a season or more ahead, which suits a single garden tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the season, plants may arrive bare or thinly leafed, because pomegranates drop their foliage over winter. That is not a fault. They are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eCompare drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003eHow to prepare a garden bed before planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a few flowers in the first year or two and a worthwhile crop from around the third year. Full sun, steady water while fruit is swelling and light annual pruning all bring that forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Pomegranates are self fertile, so a single tree will set fruit on its own. Bees still help, so avoid spraying while it is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm pot or larger with free draining mix in full sun, feed in spring, and prune each winter to keep the framework compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":49546051322175,"sku":"PUN-GRA-140MM-P10","price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960368787775,"sku":"PUN-GRA-200MM-P6","price":304.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100368978239,"sku":"PUN-GRA-300MM","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":49618434392383,"sku":"PUN-GRA-400MM","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100369011007,"sku":"PUN-GRA-100L","price":783.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Pomegranate-Tree-Punica-granatum.png?v=1742472854"},{"product_id":"enduring-summer-red-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-enduring-summer-red","title":"Enduring Summer Red Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Enduring Summer Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eEnduring Summer Red (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Enduring Summer Red') is the crepe myrtle for a garden with nowhere to put a tree. It is a true dwarf at about 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide, and it reblooms: the first flush of deep red flowers opens in early summer, and trimming the spent heads brings on a second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt reblooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim the spent flower heads after the first flush and a second wave follows, which stretches the display well into autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDwarf, not merely compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1.2m each way it stays a shrub, so it belongs in a pot, a border or on a balcony rather than needing a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red at the hottest time of year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers come when most gardens look tired, and bees and butterflies work them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant and heat tolerant once established, with autumn colour before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm to 500mm pot holds one comfortably for years. It still needs full sun, and more frequent water than it would take in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart for a low mass planting or a flowering border. At that spacing plants touch without crowding and read as a continuous band of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it where a full sized crepe myrtle would swallow the space: beside a path, under a window, or in a narrow bed along a fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Enduring Summer Red in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. Shade is the usual reason a crepe myrtle disappoints, costing both flower count and plant health. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens, with flowering later and shorter the further south you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil, or a quality potting mix in containers. On clay, plant slightly high and work compost through the bed first, then mulch 50mm deep off the stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first summer, then a fortnightly soak in dry weather. Potted plants need checking twice a week in summer regardless. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two jobs. Trim the spent flower heads through summer to trigger the rebloom, then prune lightly in late winter while the plant is bare, taking out weak and crossing stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as 140mm pots in packs of ten and as single 300mm plants. The 140mm plants are young and are the value option for a border run or a mass planting. A 300mm plant is the better start for a single pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a deciduous plant, stock sent between late autumn and early spring arrives bare or nearly bare. That is normal, and buds break as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for feeding and pruning detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003eDo crepe myrtles lose their leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eplants suited to balconies\u003c\/a\u003e for companions in pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1.2m tall and 1.2m wide. This is a dwarf selection rather than a young tree, so it will not turn into a 6m crepe myrtle if you leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does reblooming mean in practice?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the spent flower heads off once the first summer flush fades and the plant sets a second round of buds. Skip that job and you still get a good display, just a shorter one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a low mass planting or a border. That lets each plant reach its full 1.2m width with the canopies just meeting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live permanently in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a 400mm or larger container with free draining mix and full sun. Refresh the top few centimetres of mix each spring and repot every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960378159423,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ENDSUM-140MM-P10","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100369109311,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ENDSUM-200MM-P6","price":240.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964979310911,"sku":"LAG-SPP-ENDSUM-300MM","price":176.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Enduring-Summer-Red-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Enduring-Summer-Red.jpg?v=1741858554"},{"product_id":"tonto-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-tonto","title":"Tonto Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Tonto'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTonto Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica x fauriei\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tonto') is a semi dwarf crepe myrtle that grows to about 3.5m tall and 3m wide, which puts the full summer flower show within reach of small gardens, courtyards and large pots. The blooms open deep pink to red over many weeks, the foliage resists the powdery mildew that spoils older varieties in humid weather, and the leaves colour warmly before dropping in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA crepe myrtle scaled for real gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 3.5m by 3m it fits beside patios, pools and boundaries where a full size tree cannot go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich summer colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous trusses of deep pink to red flowers through the warmest months, just as most other trees have finished for the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that stays clean.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its Lagerstroemia fauriei parentage brings mildew resistance, so humid summers do not coat the leaves in powdery grey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy turns warm tones before the leaves drop, a genuine second season of interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy company.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pet friendly, non-invasive roots, flowers that bees and butterflies work hard, and little maintenance once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree beside an entry, a deck or a window turns the hottest weeks of the year into its best, with the whole display at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its predictable size makes repeated plantings along a drive tidy and even, without the pruning battles a larger crepe myrtle brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well long term in a wide tub in full sun, and in a small garden it delivers flowers, autumn colour and polite roots in one footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tonto Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering. It is frost hardy and comfortable across subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which makes it one of the most widely plantable flowering trees we sell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy, provided water drains away. Improve the planting hole with compost and mulch the root zone, keeping mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first summer. Once established it is genuinely drought and heat tolerant, needing water only in long dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers form on new growth, so prune in late winter if you prune at all. A light thinning keeps the frame open. Resist the urge to lop it hard every year: this variety was bred so you never have to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Tonto in three sizes: 300mm pots as well branched young trees, 45L advanced stock with real structure, and 400L specimen trees for instant effect. Crepe myrtles are deciduous, so a tree delivered in winter may arrive bare and budded, which is normal and no cause for concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect strong new growth once the weather warms, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for pruning, feeding and flowering advice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare colours and sizes in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees\u003c\/a\u003e if you need a different height or season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it smaller than 3.5m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. A late winter prune holds it comfortably around 2m to 2.5m, and because it flowers on new growth you lose nothing for the effort. Avoid cutting back to thick stubs, which spoils the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Tonto is pet friendly and not considered toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a sound choice for a backyard the animals share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the warmest months, typically from midsummer and running for many weeks. 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It makes a rounded mound about 80cm tall and 80cm wide, and each flush of leaves opens bright red before settling to deep green, with the whole plant colouring again through autumn and winter. It is one of the few good looking shrubs that genuinely prefers shade and damp ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and copper new growth appears through the year, so it carries a display between the short white flowering in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt wants the shady spot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade suits it best, which makes it useful under trees and along south facing walls where most shrubs thin out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDamp ground is fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so it copes with the low corner of a garden that stays soggy after rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and slow.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows slowly to a tidy 80cm dome and holds that shape with almost no pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost is no problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully frost hardy, and cold deepens the winter colouring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and mass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart for a low massed border. At that spacing the mounds meet in about two seasons and read as a continuous ribbon of colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and at 80cm it never outgrows a courtyard or a narrow shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover under trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Massed at 50cm centres it covers the shaded ground beneath established trees, where lawn gives up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Little Flames Leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade is the sweet spot. Morning sun with afternoon protection gives good colour without scorching, and deep shade works but the red is duller. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate plant only. It is not suited to tropical, subtropical or arid gardens, where summer heat and dry air burn the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, humus rich and moisture retentive, the same conditions azaleas and camellias want. Work compost or aged pine bark through the bed and mulch 50mm deep. Alkaline soil causes yellowing between the leaf veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist, particularly through the first two summers. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring, and again lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely necessary. Tip prune after the spring flowering to encourage another flush of red growth, and remove any bare or damaged stems at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one comes in a single size, a 200mm pot sold in packs of six, which is the right quantity for a border run or a massed group. Plants arrive as bushy young shrubs around 25cm to 30cm tall, already branching and often carrying coloured new growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it grows slowly, be patient. Expect roughly 15cm to 20cm of growth a year and a filled border by year three. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour range\u003c\/a\u003e for companions that turn at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plants for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare options across our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/evergreen-shrubs\"\u003eevergreen shrub collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Leucothoe belongs to the same family as pieris and azalea, and the foliage should be treated as toxic to cats and dogs if chewed. Plant it away from where pets graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifty centimetres apart for a massed border or groundcover. Because it is slow growing, closer spacing is not wasted, but it will still take two seasons to close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well in most of the country. In cool temperate gardens it tolerates morning sun, but hot afternoon sun bleaches and scorches the leaves. Part shade gives the best colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a 400mm pot with acidic potting mix, keep it out of hot afternoon sun, and never let it dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44960422297919,"sku":"LEU-SPP-LITFLA-200MM-P6","price":358.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Little-Flames-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Little-Flames.jpg?v=1741858556"},{"product_id":"twisting-red-leucothoe-leucothoe-twisting-red","title":"Twisting Red Leucothoe - Leucothoe 'Twisting Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwisting Red Leucothoe (\u003cem\u003eLeucothoe\u003c\/em\u003e 'Twisting Red') is a small evergreen shrub grown for foliage that changes with the seasons. It makes a neat mound around 900mm high and wide, with narrow leaves that curl along arching stems, flushing bronze red as the weather cools and settling to deep green in the warmth. Small white bell flowers hang beneath the stems in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without losing the leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e It holds foliage all year but shifts from green to burgundy and red through the cold months, so a shaded bed still has interest in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely small.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 900mm each way it stays in scale beside a path and never needs cutting back to fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes shade and damp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade with moist soil is exactly where it performs, which covers the difficult ground under trees and beside downpipes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow, tidy growth means no shaping, no staking and no annual rescue prune.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching habit softens the front of a shaded bed. Plant 600mm apart along a path for a continuous low edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the same 600mm spacing it knits into a low carpet under established trees, where the changing colour reads better across a group than on one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 400mm or wider suits it, and the weeping stems spill over the rim. Use an acidic potting mix, the type sold for camellias and azaleas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing twisting red leucothoe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Part shade, ideally with morning sun and protection from hot afternoon glare. This is a plant for cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so southern and tableland gardens suit it well. It struggles in subtropical and tropical heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, acidic, humus rich soil. Work compost or aged pine bark through the bed and mulch 75mm deep. It handles wet feet better than most shrubs, so damp ground is fine, though it yellows in alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone consistently moist, especially through the first two summers. It is not a drought plant. Feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser in early spring and lightly after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove stems that die back and tip prune after flowering for a denser mound. Growth is slow, so avoid hard pruning: it takes several seasons to recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, 200mm pots in packs of six, the practical quantity for edging or mass planting, and that size currently runs on backorder, so allow time before dispatch. Plants arrive as bushy young shrubs around 200mm to 300mm tall, with leaf colour already showing in the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause growth is slow, expect two to three seasons before a row closes into a continuous edge. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-lower-soil-ph-a-guide-for-healthier-gardens-and-lawns\"\u003ehow to lower soil pH\u003c\/a\u003e if your beds are alkaline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-partial-shade\"\u003eplants for partial shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003elow growing plant ideas for borders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other plants in the heath family, the foliage contains grayanotoxins and is toxic to cats, dogs and horses if eaten. Plant it away from pets that chew leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or Darwin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not suited to hot humid climates. Cool temperate and warm temperate gardens are its range, so anywhere with genuine winter cold and a shaded, moist position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant gone pale and yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always alkaline soil, which locks up iron. Mulch with aged pine bark, feed with an azalea and camellia fertiliser, and apply iron chelates to correct the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":44960432030015,"sku":"LEU-SPP-TWIRED-200MM-P6","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Twisting-Red-Leucothoe-Leucothoe-Twisting-Red.jpg?v=1741858558"},{"product_id":"american-sweetgum-liquidambar-styraciflua","title":"American Sweetgum - Liquidambar styraciflua","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe American Sweetgum (\u003cem\u003eLiquidambar styraciflua\u003c\/em\u003e) delivers the most spectacular autumn colour available to Australian gardens: one tree turns burgundy, crimson, orange and gold at once and holds the show for weeks. It is a genuine shade tree, growing quickly to 15m tall and 8m wide, with maple like star shaped leaves and a tidy pyramidal habit when young. It needs space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour without equal.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable even in warmer districts where many deciduous trees just brown off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, fast.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense summer canopy that cools a lawn or a western wall properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles heat and wet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and happy with wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow fuss for its size.\u003c\/strong\u003e No significant pests, no regular pruning, just space and time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge lawns and acreage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a clear 8m circle and let it become the feature. Underplant with shade lovers once the canopy lifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural driveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spaced 8m to 10m apart, an avenue of liquidambars is a landmark within a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParks, paddocks and big verges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Anywhere with deep soil, room overhead and no services underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the American Sweetgum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and still respectable in warmer coastal gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moist soils grow the best trees, and it tolerates heavy clay and seasonal waterlogging that kill most feature trees. Slightly acidic soil deepens the autumn reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply through the first two summers; established trees on reasonable soil look after themselves and rarely need feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal: set a single clean leader early and remove crossing limbs while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe honest part: roots and space\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiquidambars have vigorous surface roots that lift paving and find old pipes. Plant at least 8m from the house, pools, driveways and sewer lines, and do not put one in a courtyard or narrow front yard no matter how good the autumn photos look. If you love the colour but lack the room, an ornamental pear or a Japanese maple is the honest alternative. Spiky seed pods drop in autumn and winter, another reason to site it over lawn or garden rather than paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tubes and 250mm packs through 300mm to 500mm trees, up to advanced 25L, 45L, 100L and 200L stock with real height on arrival. A couple of sizes are grown to order and show as backorder; we confirm timing first. Delivery is Australia wide, from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Winter deliveries arrive bare of leaf and burst away in spring. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse all deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/liquidambar-styraciflua-sweet-gum-ex-ground\"\u003eField-grown American Sweetgum in specimen sizes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, more reliably than almost any other deciduous tree. Cold autumn nights intensify the display, but even Brisbane hinterland and coastal Sydney trees turn well most years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo closer than 8m, and further is better. The surface roots are the real constraint, and no root barrier makes a small yard suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a metre a year in good conditions when young. From 45L stock expect a genuine shade presence within five or six years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the seed pods a problem?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spiky balls drop over autumn and winter and are unpleasant barefoot. Over lawn or garden beds they disappear into the mulch; over paving they need sweeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51643532771647,"sku":"LIQ-STY-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100369699135,"sku":"LIQ-STY-200MM-P6","price":226.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140130820415,"sku":"LIQ-STY-300MM","price":145.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140130853183,"sku":"LIQ-STY-400MM","price":367.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140130722111,"sku":"LIQ-STY-500MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":49618454544703,"sku":"LIQ-STY-100L","price":866.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100369797439,"sku":"LIQ-STY-150L","price":1320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140130754879,"sku":"LIQ-STY-200L","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/American-Sweetgum-Liquidambar-styraciflua.png?v=1766222663"},{"product_id":"elegans-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-elegans","title":"Elegans Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Elegans'","description":"\u003cp\u003eElegans Japanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Elegans') is a small deciduous tree grown for one thing above all: the autumn display. It reaches about 4m tall and 3m wide over many years, slowly, with deeply cut green leaves that turn through orange and red before the branches go bare for winter. The roots are fibrous and well behaved, so it can sit close to paving without lifting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe autumn colour is the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green through spring and summer, then orange and red, strongest where the nights turn genuinely cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m tall and 3m wide at maturity, and slow enough that it takes a decade or more to get there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful bare.\u003c\/strong\u003e The layered winter branch structure is a feature in its own right, which few small trees can claim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near paths and pipes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive fibrous roots mean you can plant it near a courtyard edge or a driveway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot toxic to cats or dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e A straightforward choice for a garden where pets have the run of the place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Place it where you will look at it: at the end of a sightline, beside a deck, or framed by a window. It earns its spot four seasons a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 3m spread is manageable in a courtyard, and the light canopy casts dappled shade rather than dense shadow, so underplanting still works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a large container, 600mm or wider, which holds it smaller and lets you move it into a sheltered spot for the hottest weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elegans Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate and warm temperate gardens only, and it is frost hardy, so cold winters are an advantage rather than a risk. Give it morning sun and afternoon shade. Hot western sun and dry wind both scorch the leaf margins, the most common problem with maples here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic and rich in organic matter. Work compost through the bed, and on clay plant on a raised mound. Keep 75mm of mulch over the root zone and away from the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Maples are not drought tolerant. Water deeply twice a week through summer, more in a heatwave, and never let a potted one dry out. A light complete fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little, and only in mid winter while the tree is dormant. Take out crossing or dead branches to open the framework. Cutting in the growing season causes heavy bleeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold in a single size, a 45L pot, so you are buying an advanced tree rather than a whip. It arrives with a formed trunk and branch framework already in place, and reads as a real tree from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it ships during the cooler months it may arrive bare, with no leaves at all. That is dormancy, not damage, and buds break again in spring. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and plants are delivered Australia wide. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eJapanese maple care in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants grown for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare other deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-japanese-inspired-garden-in-australia\"\u003eDesigning a Japanese inspired garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf edges going brown and crisp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always sun or wind burn, sometimes dryness at the roots. Move a potted tree to morning sun with afternoon shelter, mulch well, and water deeply rather than often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour depends on cold nights in autumn. In cool temperate gardens it is reliable and intense. In warm temperate gardens expect a softer, shorter display, and in subtropical areas it is not the right tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In a container 600mm or wider it settles at around 2 to 2.5m. Root prune and refresh the mix every three or four years, and never let it dry out in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100371534143,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-200MM-P6","price":540.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100371370303,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-300MM","price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44964713234751,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-45L","price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100371468607,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-500MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100371337535,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-180L","price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100371435839,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ELE-200L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elegans-Japanese-Maple-Acer-palmatum-Elegans.jpg?v=1741858571"},{"product_id":"sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku","title":"Sango Kaku Japanese Maple - Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSango Kaku Japanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sango Kaku'), the coral bark maple, is grown as much for winter as for autumn. It makes an upright vase shaped tree of about 4m tall and 3m wide, with fine lobed leaves that open lime green and turn clear gold in autumn. Once the leaves drop, the young stems are revealed in bright coral red and hold that colour all winter. Few trees this size give you something to look at in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoral red winter stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The young wood colours up as the temperature falls, when the garden is otherwise bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean gold autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The autumn turn is a bright buttery gold rather than deep red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall tree, real presence.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m by 3m and upright, so it fits a courtyard or narrow side garden without needing to be cut back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe to plant close to paving or a path, and one reason it does so well in large containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese maples are not toxic to cats or dogs, so it can go in a courtyard the dog shares.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree with room and a plain backdrop is worth more than three crowded together. A light wall behind it shows the winter stems best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the better small trees for a large container. Use a 500mm or larger pot and expect a slightly smaller final height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall and shaded gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy lifts as the tree matures, so you can underplant beneath it, and it is happy in dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sango Kaku Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool temperate and warm temperate tree, and frost hardy. What it will not forgive is hot afternoon sun with drying wind, which scorches the leaf margins by January. The right spot in most Australian gardens is morning sun with shade from midday, sheltered from hot westerlies, and it is not suited to the tropics or subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture retentive, well drained and slightly acidic. Work compost through a wide planting area rather than a deep hole. Mulch 75mm deep across the root zone, because the surface roots dry quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and never let a potted specimen dry out. Feed lightly in early spring; heavy feeding gives soft growth that scorches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed and the natural shape is the asset. Remove dead or crossing branches in late winter. The brightest coral is on young wood, so take out a few of the oldest stems every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 250mm through to 200L. The 250mm and 300mm sizes are young grafted plants and the value option if you will wait for height. The 400mm and 500mm sizes are the common garden choice, while 45L to 200L trees arrive with a formed trunk and branched head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdered in autumn or winter, your tree will arrive bare of leaves. That is normal for a deciduous maple, and the best time to plant. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-trees\"\u003eCompare ornamental trees for feature planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-courtyard-garden-ideas\"\u003eSmall courtyard garden ideas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in cool districts with reliable moisture. Everywhere else, morning sun with afternoon shade gives far better results. Hot sun and dry wind scorch the leaf edges brown by midsummer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the stems coral red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour deepens as the weather cools and is best from leaf fall through to bud burst. Young growth colours most strongly, so the display improves with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow well in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a container at least 500mm across, a free draining mix, and be consistent with water through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100371730751,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-200MM-P6","price":566.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140131443007,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-300MM","price":224.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131410239,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140131475775,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-500MM","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648075858239,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-100L","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648202899775,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-200L","price":1945.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100371697983,"sku":"ACE-PAL-SANKAK-500L","price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sango-Kaku-Japanese-Maple-Acer-palmatum-Sango-Kaku.jpg?v=1741858571"},{"product_id":"frank-jr-japanese-maple-acer-rubrum-frank-jr-redpointe","title":"Frank Jr Japanese Maple - Acer rubrum 'Frank Jr Redpointe'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrank Jr Japanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frank Jr', sold worldwide as Redpointe) is a broadly pyramidal shade tree reaching about 9m tall and 5m wide, with dependable scarlet autumn colour. Despite the common name it is a red maple, not a true Japanese maple: faster, larger and far more forgiving of heat, wind and wet ground than the delicate \u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour that shows up every year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Redpointe was selected for consistent scarlet, not the muddy orange of seedling red maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt builds its own shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strong central leader and evenly spaced branches give a tidy pyramid without staking or corrective pruning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet feet are not a problem.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few good shade trees tolerate ground that stays damp after rain. This one does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on real height while you are still living there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, so it holds up on open sites and hot western aspects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over a lawn or patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e A broad, high canopy cools the house through summer, then drops and lets the winter sun in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart. The uniform habit is the point: a row reads as one designed element, not a collection of individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Frank Jr Redpointe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the best colour and densest canopy. Cool and warm temperate gardens suit it: Victoria, the ACT, southern and inland New South Wales, the Adelaide region and cooler parts of Western Australia. Tropical and subtropical gardens lack the winter chill for reliable colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy on clay, though it prefers deep soil that holds some moisture. On very alkaline ground red maples yellow between the leaf veins, so add compost and use an iron chelate if that appears. Mulch 75mm deep to the drip line, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then reduce. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Take out crossing or damaged wood in late autumn or early winter. Avoid cutting in late winter and spring, when maples bleed sap from fresh wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in four sizes: a 400mm pot, then 45L, 100L and 200L, all advanced stock with a formed leader and real height on day one. Delivered between late autumn and early spring it will be leafless, which is normal for a deciduous tree and not a fault.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare other deciduous trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eBrowse the full range of trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/planting-tips-how-to-grow-a-beautiful-garden\"\u003ePreparing ground before planting a new tree\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this actually a Japanese maple?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Botanically it is the American red maple: bigger, hardier and faster. Buy it for shade and autumn colour, not for a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warmer garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn warm temperate gardens such as Sydney and Perth you will get good red, usually later and a little softer than in Melbourne or the tablelands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to paving or a house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 5m, and more if you can. It grows to about 5m wide and the roots spread well beyond that, so a tight position lifts paving later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100371927359,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-200MM-P6","price":406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100371861823,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-330MM","price":254.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140131541311,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-400MM","price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100371829055,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-75L","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140131574079,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-100L","price":859.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100371960127,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140131508543,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FRAJR-200L","price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Frank-Jr-Japanese-Maple-Acer-rubrum-Frank-Jr-Redpointe.jpg?v=1741858572"},{"product_id":"upright-hornbeam-carpinus-betulus-fastigiata","title":"Upright Hornbeam - Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpright Hornbeam (\u003cem\u003eCarpinus betulus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fastigiata') is the tree to plant when the space is narrow but the screen needs to be tall. It reaches about 10m in fifteen years and holds to roughly 4m wide, in a tight teardrop of ribbed leaves that turn butter yellow in autumn. Hornbeam clips harder and more forgivingly than almost any other deciduous tree, which is why it is the backbone of formal hedges and pleached screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature tree sits around 4m across, so it screens a two storey window from a bed barely a metre deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes clipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hornbeam reshoots readily from cut wood, so it holds as a formal hedge, a pleached screen or a clipped column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots make it safe near paving, boundaries and services where a poplar would cause trouble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy where others struggle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so exposed sites are no obstacle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall narrow screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart for a dense screen. At that spacing the crowns knit into a continuous green wall within three seasons while the footprint stays slim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging and pleaching.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trained on wires it makes the classic hedge on stilts, giving privacy above fence height while the garden below stays open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright form suits a matched run along a drive, where the clear trunks and lifted canopy keep vehicle access easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing upright hornbeam in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It belongs in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and being frost hardy it performs best in southern and tableland districts. Subtropical and tropical gardens are too warm and humid for it, so choose an evergreen screening plant there instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of poor and shallow ground, including clay, provided water does not sit around the roots. Dig a wide bed rather than a deep hole, and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry weather. It is not drought tolerant. A complete fertiliser in early spring keeps a clipped screen dense and green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim a formal hedge in mid summer, once the season's growth has hardened, and again in late summer for crisp edges going into autumn. Do structural pruning in winter, while the tree is bare and the framework is visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. The 400mm and 45L pots are young trees with a clear central leader, and they are the practical choice for a screen because they settle quickly and close ranks within a few seasons. The 100L is an advanced tree carrying real height on arrival, for anyone who needs the screen working sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tree is deciduous, so a winter delivery arrives as bare branches with tight buds, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a quiet first season, then steady growth. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-create-a-great-hedge-and-keep-it-looking-sharp\"\u003eHow to plant and maintain a formal hedge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eCompare hedging and screening options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eMore deciduous trees for winter light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it stay narrow forever?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is tightest when young and gradually broadens with age towards about 4m. Regular clipping holds it much narrower than that indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it screen in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePartly. It is deciduous, but hornbeam holds many of its dry brown leaves through winter, especially when clipped, so it still filters a view rather than going transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from a fence or boundary?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt least 1.5m for a single tree, or 1m if it will be clipped as a hedge. The roots are well behaved, so the canopy width is the deciding factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100372255039,"sku":"CAR-BET-FAS-250MM-P3","price":431.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965717541183,"sku":"CAR-BET-FAS-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649269006655,"sku":"CAR-BET-FAS-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Upright-Hornbeam-Carpinus-betulus-Fastigiata.png?v=1742472873"},{"product_id":"baileyi-yellow-twig-dogwood-cornus-sericea-flaviramea-baileyi","title":"Baileyi Yellow Twig Dogwood - Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea Baileyi'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBaileyi Yellow Twig Dogwood (\u003cem\u003eCornus sericea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flaviramea') earns its place in winter, when the leaves drop and a thicket of bright yellow green stems stands lit against bare ground. It grows to about 2.5m tall and wide, fills out quickly, and it is one of the few good shrubs that genuinely enjoys a wet, badly drained corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter stem colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once the canopy drops, the young wood glows yellow through the coldest months, when most gardens have nothing to look at.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt thrives where drainage fails.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet feet tolerant, so dam edges, swales and clay hollows suit it rather than kill it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small white to cream flower clusters, then autumn foliage colour, then the bare stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy and quick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and fast to thicken, so exposed tableland and cold southern gardens are its natural home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and thickets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart. At that spacing the stems knit into a single block of winter colour, which reads far better than a lone shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWet ground and dam edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Boggy corners, drainage swales and creek banks are where it outperforms almost anything else you could put there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanks and retaining walls.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fibrous root system holds loose soil on a slope, so run it across a batter at the same 1.5m spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Baileyi Yellow Twig Dogwood in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, and the more sun the young stems get the stronger the winter colour. This is a cool temperate and warm temperate shrub, so cold southern gardens and elevated inland districts suit it. Subtropical and tropical winters are too mild to colour the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything, including heavy clay and ground that stays damp. It prefers a moisture retentive soil enriched with compost, and it is one of the few shrubs you can plant level rather than mounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone damp through the first two summers, because it is not a drought plant and sheds leaves early if it dries out. A general purpose fertiliser in early spring is enough, with 75mm of mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour sits in one year old wood, so cut about a third of the oldest stems to ground level each late winter. A neglected plant can be taken back to 200mm and will reshoot strongly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe supply this dogwood in a 300mm pot: a multi stemmed young shrub around knee to waist height. If it reaches you in the cooler months it will be bare of leaves, which is normal for a deciduous plant and not a fault. It moves away quickly once the soil warms, reaching close to full size within three or four seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous shrub range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with strong autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/troubleshooting-waterlogged-gardens-essential-tips\"\u003eWhat to plant in a waterlogged garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-cool-climates\"\u003eMore choices for cool climate gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are my stems dull rather than bright yellow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour sits in the youngest wood, and older stems fade to grey brown. Cut a third of the oldest canes to the ground each late winter and the replacement growth comes back bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it work in a subtropical garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs a genuinely cold winter to go dormant and colour up, so warm districts give you a green shrub without the payoff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really cope with wet ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its real strengths. It will grow along a dam edge or in a low corner that holds water, though it still wants open sun overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart. It is deciduous, so treat it as a seasonal screen: dense from spring to autumn, then open coloured stems in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964908630335,"sku":"COR-SER-FLABAI-300MM","price":192.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Baileyi-Yellow-Twig-Dogwood-Cornus-sericea-Flaviramea-Baileyi.jpg?v=1741858574"},{"product_id":"lemonlime-spire-ginkgo-ginkgo-biloba-lemonlime-spire","title":"Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo - Ginkgo biloba 'Lemonlime Spire'","description":"\u003cp\u003eLemonlime Spire Ginkgo (\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e 'Lemonlime Spire') is a narrow, slow growing form of one of the oldest tree species on earth, reaching about 5m tall by only 1.5m wide after 10 to 15 years. Fresh lime green, fan shaped leaves line the column through the growing season, then turn a clear butter gold in autumn. It is the feature tree for the spot every other tree is too wide for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits where nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 1.5m wide it slots beside driveways, paths and boundary fences without crowding them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true autumn event.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole column turns gold at once, holds for weeks, then drops cleanly in a single carpet that rakes up in one pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is one of the safer feature trees to plant near paving, pipes and structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough beyond its looks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and untroubled by wind, heat or poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA male selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e It never produces the strong smelling fruit female seedling ginkgos are known for, so paths and lawns stay clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree beside an entry or courtyard gives lime spring growth, gold autumn colour and a fine architectural skeleton in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e A repeated row along a drive gives formal rhythm without the width problems of most avenue trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slow rate and narrow habit keep it in scale with a courtyard for years, and it grows happily long term in a large container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Lemonlime Spire Ginkgo in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in full sun. It is at its best in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, where cold winters drive strong autumn colour. It is not a tree for the tropics or the humid subtropical coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil with reasonable drainage, including poor ones. It dislikes permanently waterlogged ground, so mound the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers. After that it is drought tolerant and needs help only in extended dry spells. A controlled release fertiliser each spring supports steady growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. The column forms naturally, so pruning is limited to removing the odd crossing branch in winter. Never shorten the central leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Lemonlime Spire as advanced trees in 400mm pots and 45L containers, with several seasons of nursery growth behind them and the columnar shape already visible. Ginkgos are slow, so an advanced tree means the waiting has been done for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Being deciduous, a tree sent in winter may arrive bare and will leaf out on schedule in spring. Every tree is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eFeature trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003eTrees with non invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly. Expect roughly 5m after 10 to 15 years in the ground, with the quietest progress in the first seasons while roots establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near paving or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Its root system is regarded as non invasive, a sensible choice beside driveways, paths and courtyards where roots rule out most trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it drop messy fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. As a male selection it never carries fruit. The only drop is the autumn leaf carpet, down in one short window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it suit Brisbane and gardens further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best south of the humid subtropics, in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates. In hot, humid coastal gardens growth is weak and autumn colour unreliable, so choose a different narrow feature tree there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Give it your largest, heaviest container, a premium potting mix and reliable summer water, and it will grow even more slowly than in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100372648255,"sku":"GIN-BIL-LEMSPI-200MM-P6","price":675.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100372582719,"sku":"GIN-BIL-LEMSPI-300MM","price":264.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":50342289604927,"sku":"GIN-BIL-LEMSPI-400MM","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Lemonlime-Spire-Ginkgo-Ginkgo-biloba-Lemonlime-Spire.jpg?v=1741858576"},{"product_id":"diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-pure-white","title":"Diamonds in the Dark Pure White Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia 'Diamonds in the Dark Pure White'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Pure White' (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia indica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Diamonds in the Dark Pure White') puts clean white summer flowers on foliage that comes through burgundy to near black. It reaches about 3m tall and 2m wide, and it is the most useful variety in the series because it will also work as a low screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite against black.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flowers are genuinely pure white, and the dark foliage behind them is what makes the plant read from across a garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt screens as well as it features.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 1.5m apart it makes a dense summer screen to about 3m, which few flowering plants this size manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let you plant it near paving, a path or a driveway without worrying about lifted concrete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, and safe around dogs.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, content in poor soil, and not toxic to pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a dense screen to about 3m. It is deciduous, so this is a summer screen that thins over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant carries a front bed or a courtyard. Allow about 1.5m clear of a wall for the 2m canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways, avenues and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a spaced run rather than a solid screen, set plants 2.5m to 3m apart. A 500mm container also suits it, in full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pure White crepe myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours minimum. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so most of the country. It prefers a drier summer and can pick up powdery mildew in humid tropical conditions, so it is not the crepe myrtle for far north gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Poor soil tolerant and not fussy about type, provided water drains away. On clay, plant on a raised mound, then mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then every fortnight in dry spells. After two seasons it manages on rainfall in most districts, and a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Late winter, while it is bare. Thin crossing branches and shorten spent flower wood. For a screen, tip prune the sides to thicken growth rather than cutting the tops hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is sold in 300mm pots, as single plants rather than packs. At that size it arrives branched with real height already, which is what you want for a feature plant or a short screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is deciduous, so stock sent from late autumn to early spring arrives bare. That is normal, not damage: buds break as the soil warms. Delivered Australia wide, delivery from $29.95, with advanced and large stock freighted at cost and our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-diamonds-in-the-dark-plants-tips-and-tricks\"\u003eGrowing Diamonds in the Dark crepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-safe-for-pets\"\u003eplants that are safe for pets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor purple flowers, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-diamonds-in-the-dark-purely-purple\"\u003eDiamonds in the Dark 'Purely Purple'\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for dogs and cats?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is not toxic to pets, so it suits a garden where dogs dig and chew. The fallen leaves and spent flowers are no concern either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. The canopies knit within two to three seasons and give a dense screen to about 3m through the warm months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is fully deciduous and stands bare through winter, so plan on a summer screen rather than year round privacy. The autumn colour beforehand is part of the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a hot dry inland garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is heat tolerant, drought tolerant, takes poor soil and suits arid and semi-arid climates. Water it through its first two summers and it then looks after itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":44964973609279,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-5-300MM","price":268.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100372844863,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-5-400MM","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100372812095,"sku":"LAG-SPP-DIAIN-5-200L","price":1966.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Pure-White-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Diamonds-in-the-Dark-Pure-White.jpg?v=1741858578"},{"product_id":"showtime-crabapple-malus-shotizam-showtime","title":"Showtime Crabapple - Malus 'Shotizam Showtime'","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowtime Crabapple (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shotizam' Showtime) is a small deciduous tree for gardens without room to spare. It settles at around 4m tall and 3m wide, and covers itself each spring in deep magenta pink blossom over burgundy tinted foliage. Small red fruit follows and holds on the bare branches through autumn, which is when the birds find it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom before the garden wakes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep magenta pink flowers cover the canopy in early spring, when most beds are still bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage with colour in it.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth carries a burgundy tint rather than plain green, and the leaves turn again before dropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive, so it can sit near a driveway, path or boundary without lifting them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, content in poor soil and drought tolerant once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds the garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees work the blossom and birds take the fruit, which is edible for people too, though tart enough that most cooks turn it into jelly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it is the right scale for a single specimen in a front garden or courtyard, where the spring flowering can be seen from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A real tree without the shade and root spread of a large one. Allow about 2m from a wall or fence so the canopy rounds out evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a matched row, space plants about 4m apart, slightly wider than the mature canopy, so each tree keeps its own shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Showtime Crabapple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, because shade costs both flowers and autumn colour. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It needs winter chill to flower properly, so subtropical and tropical gardens will not get the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with poor ground but not waterlogging. Dig wide rather than deep, work compost through the backfill, and on heavy clay plant on a raised mound. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week through the first two summers, then step back as it becomes drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in late winter does more for flowering than anything applied later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. Prune in winter while the tree is bare: take out crossing or inward growing branches, then shorten anything spoiling the rounded shape. Heavy summer pruning costs the next spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a single size, a 300mm pot, and arrives as a young tree with a formed leader and the beginnings of a branch framework. Expect roughly 30 to 50cm of growth a year, and a proper flowering display from the second or third spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a tree despatched in winter arrives bare or close to it. That is normal, and winter is the easiest time for a deciduous tree to travel. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eChoosing between evergreen and deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ornamental tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants that colour up in autumn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eTrees scaled for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4m tall and 3m wide at maturity, which puts it in the small tree bracket. It takes several years to get there, and light winter pruning holds it tighter if space is short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I eat the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the small red crabapples are edible, but tart and firm rather than something to eat off the tree. Most people cook them into jelly, and the birds deal with what is left.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt flowers reliably in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, where it gets enough winter chill. In subtropical and tropical gardens the display is unreliable, so choose a tree suited to those zones instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44965523194175,"sku":"MAL-SPP-SHOSHO-300MM","price":161.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Showtime-Crabapple-Malus-Shotizam-Showtime.jpg?v=1741858583"},{"product_id":"common-pear-tree-pyrus-communis","title":"Common Pear Tree - Pyrus communis","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Common Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) earns its space three times a year: white blossom in spring, real pears to pick in late summer, then warm autumn colour before the branches go bare. A grafted garden pear kept under summer pruning sits at around 5m tall and 3.5m wide, small enough for a suburban block and low enough to pick from a short ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit you actually get to eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Home grown pears are picked firm and ripened indoors, which is why they taste nothing like supermarket fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree seasons of interest.\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring blossom, a clean summer canopy, then autumn colour before winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pear roots are non invasive, so the tree can sit closer to paths and paving than most trees this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough, cold hardy and good for bees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, productive in poor soil, and the blossom is heavily worked by bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a home orchard.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree is a genuine focal point, with blossom and autumn colour doing as much as the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 3.5m it throws useful summer shade over a lawn, then lets winter sun through once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEspalier along a fence or wall.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pears train better than almost any other fruit tree, so a narrow block can carry one flat against a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing pears in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, at least six hours, with shelter from strong spring winds while the blossom is out. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree that needs real winter chill to crop. It performs in Victoria, the southern tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of the south west, and is a poor choice further north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil is ideal, though pears tolerate heavier and poorer ground than most fruit trees. Keep the graft union well above soil level and mulch 75mm deep clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers and keep the water up while the fruit swells, since irregular watering makes small hard pears. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter and after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and pollination.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to build an open vase or central leader, then shorten the long summer shoots to hold the tree near 5m. Most pears crop far better with a second variety flowering nearby, so plant two if you have room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePear trees are sold in 5L, 250mm packs of three, 300mm and 400mm pots. The 5L and 250mm sizes are young grafted trees, often little more than a whip, and the value option if you will shape the tree yourself. The 300mm and 400mm trees arrive with a formed framework and a head start of a year or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePears are deciduous, so a tree delivered between late autumn and early spring arrives bare of leaves. That is dormancy, not damage, and the best time to plant. Expect leaves within weeks of the weather warming and first fruit in the third to fifth year. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fruit-trees-for-every-season-planting-tips-and-tricks\"\u003ePlanting and caring for fruit trees through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/espaliered-trees-enhance-aesthetic-and-maximise-space\"\u003eHow to espalier a fruit tree against a wall\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full fruit tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare other trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two pear trees to get fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually, yes. 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It grows to about 6m tall but only 2m wide, holding a tight upright column of deep burgundy foliage, and it does it quickly. Pink blossom covers the bare stems in early spring, and the foliage colours again in autumn before it drops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight without width.\u003c\/strong\u003e Six metres tall and two metres across is a rare shape. 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Prune straight after flowering if it needs tidying, and clear suckers from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in advanced sizes only: 400mm pots and 45L, 100L and 200L containers. There is no tube or small pot option, so the plant that arrives is already a formed tree with a clear trunk and useful height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, stock sent through winter can arrive bare, and this is normal rather than a fault. Expect it to sit quietly through its first season while the roots take hold, then move away in the second. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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The columnar habit means the canopies meet overhead without branches reaching across the driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 3m spacing gives a tall screen that blocks a two storey outlook. Remember it is deciduous, so winter screening is a filter rather than a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree suits a courtyard or narrow front garden where a spreading oak would never fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Pillar Pin Oak in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree, and it needs a genuine winter chill to colour well. In tropical and subtropical gardens it holds its leaves longer and the display is muted, so it is not the pick for the far north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained, slightly acidic soil suits it best. Pin oaks yellow between the leaf veins on alkaline ground, so work compost through the bed and use a chelated iron drench if the foliage pales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak weekly through the first two summers while the root system goes down, then taper off. Feed a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and keep 75mm of mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little, since the narrow shape is genetic. Remove a wayward branch in late winter while the tree is bare, and lift the lower limbs only for clearance beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis oak is grown in two sizes, a 400mm pot and a 45L. Both are established young trees with a clear leader rather than tubestock, so you start with real height. The 45L is the pick for an avenue you want reading straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in winter it will be bare, which is normal for a deciduous tree and not a fault. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for autumn colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003echoosing trees for a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart. That spacing lets each tree hold its column and still knit into a continuous line, and it works equally well for a driveway avenue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift my driveway or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePin oaks are shallower rooted than many large trees, so allow about 3m of clearance from slabs, paths and pipes. On a tight block, keep it to open lawn or a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly partly. Reliable scarlet needs cold autumn nights, so cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens get the best display. Warm temperate gardens still colour, just later and softer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for an oak, though slower than a poplar. With water and feed expect steady height from the second year, and well over a decade to reach 12m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100375728447,"sku":"QUE-PAL-PRI-300MM","price":190.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132229439,"sku":"QUE-PAL-PRI-400MM","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100375793983,"sku":"QUE-PAL-PRI-500MM","price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100375662911,"sku":"QUE-PAL-PRI-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100375695679,"sku":"QUE-PAL-PRI-150L","price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-Pillar-Pin-Oak-Quercus-palustris-Pringreen.jpg?v=1741858587"},{"product_id":"boxelder-maple-tree-acer-negundo-flamingo","title":"Boxelder Maple Tree - Acer negundo 'Flamingo'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoxelder Maple 'Flamingo' (\u003cem\u003eAcer negundo\u003c\/em\u003e 'Flamingo') is the small deciduous tree to plant when a courtyard needs a canopy and a bit of colour. It settles at about 6m tall and 4m wide, well short of the plain green species, and the new growth opens pink edged before fading to cream and green variegation through summer. It is fast, frost hardy and one of the few ornamental trees that tolerates a damp corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink new growth every flush.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh leaves emerge edged in pink, then settle to cream and green, so the tree shifts appearance through the season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real tree for a small block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m by 4m it gives genuine shade without the reach of a full sized maple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Damp ground that kills most ornamental trees is tolerated here, which makes it useful in low lying corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast and hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, and quick enough to give shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale variegation lifts a dark corner or a green hedge backdrop, and it reads well against brick or rendered walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall garden shade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree shades a courtyard or seating area in summer and drops its leaves to let winter sun through. Allow 3m from a wall or boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a low spot that stays wet after rain, and it stands up to wind better than most maples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Boxelder Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree. Full sun gives the strongest pink, but hot inland and Mediterranean gardens want afternoon shade, since pale variegated leaves scorch at the margins in dry heat. It is not suited to the tropics or subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. It copes with clay and with ground that stays damp, though it still prefers reasonable drainage. Mulch 75mm deep and keep the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week for the first summer, then weekly in dry spells. It becomes drought tolerant after two seasons, and one dose of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is dormant. Cutting back hard encourages the vigorous shoots that carry the best pink colour. Watch for plain green branches, which are reversions, and remove them at the trunk as soon as you see them or they will take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 300mm and 400mm pots and in 45L. The 300mm tree is young and slender, and it establishes quickly. The 400mm and 45L trees arrive with more height and a formed head, the choice if you want the shape to read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArriving between late autumn and early spring it will be bare, which is dormancy rather than damage. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eUnderstanding variegated foliage and reversion\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eCompare small trees for urban gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eSee other variegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it really get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 6m tall and 4m wide in a garden setting. The 10m figure often quoted belongs to the plain green species, not this variegated selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has part of my tree turned plain green?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is reversion, and it is common in variegated maples. Cut those branches back to the trunk promptly, since green growth is more vigorous and will eventually dominate the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the leaves burn in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pale margins can scorch in hot dry wind or harsh afternoon sun. Afternoon shade in inland and Mediterranean gardens, plus mulch and steady watering, largely prevents it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in a wet part of the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, within reason. It is wet feet tolerant and will handle a spot that stays damp after rain, though it should not sit in standing water for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132294975,"sku":"ACE-NEG-FLA-300MM","price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132262207,"sku":"ACE-NEG-FLA-400MM","price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100375990591,"sku":"ACE-NEG-FLA-75L","price":867.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100375925055,"sku":"ACE-NEG-FLA-100L","price":867.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100375957823,"sku":"ACE-NEG-FLA-200L","price":2200.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Boxelder-Maple-Tree-Acer-negundo-Flamingo.jpg?v=1741858588"},{"product_id":"atropurpureum-japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum-atropurpureum","title":"Atropurpureum Japanese Maple Tree - Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAtropurpureum is the purple leaf Japanese maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Atropurpureum') most Australian gardens should start with. The finely cut leaves open deep burgundy in spring, hold that colour through summer, then turn scarlet before they drop in autumn. It reaches around 4m tall and 3.5m wide over about fifteen years, and the roots are non-invasive, so it can sit near paving or a pool fence without causing trouble later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour in three acts.\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy new growth, dark red summer foliage, then a real autumn display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA small tree that stays small.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 4m in fifteen years, slowly larger after that. You are not planting a problem for the next owner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let it go close to a path, a driveway edge or a pool surround where a larger tree could not.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, which matters for a feature tree in the part of the garden the animals use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a single feature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it where you look at it: outside a window, at the end of a lawn, beside a seating area. Underplant with something low and green so the leaf colour has a foil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot at least 500mm across with free draining mix. A matched pair either side of a doorway works well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cool temperate gardens, where it colours best, and morning sun with afternoon shade in warm temperate districts. Shelter from hot dry wind matters more than anything else, because wind is what turns leaf edges brown by January. It is frost hardy, and winter chill drives the autumn colour, so this is not a tree for tropical or humid subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, humus rich and slightly acidic. Work compost through the planting area, avoid lime, and mulch 75mm deep, kept off the trunk. Wet, poorly drained clay is the fastest way to lose one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent rather than heavy. Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers, and never let an established tree go bone dry in a heatwave. A potted tree needs checking every second day in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e A light controlled release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Prune only in late autumn or winter while it is dormant, and only to remove crossing or damaged branches. Maples bleed heavily if cut in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from 300mm and 400mm pots through 500mm, 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller pots are young, with a clear leader and light branching, and they are the value entry point if you can wait a few seasons. The 45L and 100L trees have a formed head, and the 200L is a mature specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so between late autumn and early spring it arrives as a bare framework of branches, which is normal and the best time to plant. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eThe essential Japanese maple care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse more deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/choosing-the-right-size-pot-for-your-plant-the-complete-guide\"\u003eChoosing the right pot size\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do the leaf edges go brown in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is wind and heat scorch, not disease. Hot dry wind pulls moisture from the leaf faster than the roots replace it. Shelter, afternoon shade and deep mulch prevent most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the best trees for it. Use a pot at least 500mm across, water more often than you would in the ground, and root prune every three to four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 4m tall and 3.5m wide in about fifteen years, then slowly larger. Growth is genuinely slow, so expect steady progress rather than a metre a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132327743,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-300MM","price":236.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132360511,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-400MM","price":472.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140132393279,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-500MM","price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648074383679,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-100L","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100376219967,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-150L","price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140132426047,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-200L","price":1815.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100376121663,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-285L","price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100376088895,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-400L","price":19250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100376187199,"sku":"ACE-PAL-ATR-500L","price":19250.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Atropurpureum-Japanese-Maple-Tree-Acer-palmatum-Atropurpureum.jpg?v=1741858589"},{"product_id":"inaba-shidare-japanese-maple-tree-acer-palmatum-dissectum-inaba-shidare","title":"Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple Tree - Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare'","description":"\u003cp\u003eInaba Shidare Japanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum dissectum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Inaba Shidare') is a weeping lace leaf maple that builds a cascading mound about 2.5m tall and 3m wide, spreading wider than it grows tall. The finely cut foliage holds deep purple red through the growing season and turns brilliant crimson in autumn, and the layered, weeping branch structure is sculptural even in winter. For a sheltered courtyard or a generous pot, few plants offer this much presence in this little height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping form with real character.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branches cascade into a layered dome that looks composed from every angle, leaves on or off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLace leaf foliage in deep red.\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely dissected leaves carry rich purple red tones through spring and summer, stronger than most weeping maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrimson autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The season ends in a vivid display before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m by 3m with non invasive roots, it fits courtyards, entries and raised beds without ever threatening structures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it where the weeping outline reads clearly: beside steps, over a low wall, at the corner of a deck or reflected in water. Give the 3m spread room to arch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives long term in a wide container, which also lets balcony and courtyard gardeners move it out of harsh exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e As the single tree in a compact garden it provides canopy, seasonal change and winter structure at a domestic scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Inaba Shidare in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning sun or bright dappled light, with shelter from hot afternoon sun and drying wind, which scorch the fine foliage. It is frost hardy and best in cool temperate and warm temperate climates. In the humid subtropics and tropics it struggles, and we do not recommend it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained and rich in organic matter. Mulch 50mm to 75mm deep to keep the shallow roots cool, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume: water deeply once or twice a week in warm weather, more often in pots. Feed lightly in early spring with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove dead twigs in winter and any crossing branches, then let the natural weeping architecture develop. Never shear it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Inaba Shidare in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots and as advanced 45L plants, each already showing its weeping habit. It is deciduous, so winter deliveries arrive bare branched, which suits planting: the tree wakes in its new home. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect measured growth, a maple like this builds slowly and is worth the wait. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eessential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse trees and companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003eplants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it take full sun?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cool temperate gardens, usually yes with reliable moisture. Everywhere else give it morning sun and afternoon shade, because hot westerly sun and dry wind crisp the fine leaves by mid summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it grow well in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExceptionally well. Choose a wide pot at least 500mm across, use premium mix, and never let it dry out in summer. Container plants stay a little smaller than the 2.5m by 3m in ground size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humid subtropics and tropics are outside its comfortable range; summer humidity and heat scorch the foliage. From the warm temperate zone south it is reliable and long lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep its shape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly by leaving it alone. The weeping habit forms naturally; just remove dead wood in winter. If a branch reaches somewhere unwanted, cut it back to a side branch rather than shearing the outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132491583,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-300MM","price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132458815,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51648074776895,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-500MM","price":1155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100376645951,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-100L","price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100376547647,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-150L","price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100376613183,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-160L","price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100376678719,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-200L","price":5981.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100376482111,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-300L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100376809791,"sku":"ACE-PAL-INASHI-400L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Inaba-Shidare-Japanese-Maple-Tree-Acer-palmatum-dissectum-Inaba-Shidare.jpg?v=1741858590"},{"product_id":"canadian-maple-tree-acer-rubrum-fairview-flame","title":"Canadian Maple Tree - Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'","description":"\u003cp\u003eCanadian Maple 'Fairview Flame' (\u003cem\u003eAcer rubrum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Fairview Flame') is a red maple selected for an upright oval shape and dependable autumn colour. In Australian conditions expect about 10m tall and 5m wide in fifteen years, which is a proper shade tree that still fits a suburban backyard. The leaves turn deep scarlet before they drop, and small red flowers open on the bare branches in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e This selection colours dependably rather than turning a dull yellow, which is the usual disappointment with seedling red maples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to make shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker deciduous shade trees, so a bare yard has useful canopy within five or six years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright rather than sprawling.\u003c\/strong\u003e The oval form keeps the canopy above the garden instead of spreading sideways over the fence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerant of wet ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Red maples handle soil that stays damp after rain, which suits the low corner of a block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it 5m from the house. In summer the canopy shades the western side, and once the leaves drop the winter sun comes straight back through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m apart for an avenue. The upright habit keeps branches clear of vehicles without constant lifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row gives height and privacy through the warm months, though bare branches in winter make it no substitute for an evergreen hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Canadian Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with shelter from hot dry wind that scorches leaf margins. It belongs in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and it is frost hardy, so cold southern and tableland districts suit it well. Subtropical and tropical gardens are too warm for good colour and are best avoided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moisture retentive and slightly acidic gives the best result. It tolerates soil that stays wet, but not one that dries out hard, and alkaline ground causes yellowing between the leaf veins. Mulch 75mm deep, clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers and continue through dry spells after that, because this is not a drought tolerant tree. A complete fertiliser in early spring supports the fast early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late autumn or winter while dormant, since maples bleed sap heavily in spring. Keep a single leader, remove crossing branches and lift the lower limbs gradually over the first few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 45L pot, an advanced tree with a formed trunk and the beginnings of a canopy rather than a starter plant. Stake it for the first year on an exposed site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a winter delivery arrives as bare branches, which is normal. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a settling in season, then strong growth from the second year. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse trees and plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eChoosing trees to line a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare deciduous trees for winter light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour well in a warm garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt colours best where nights turn genuinely cold in autumn. In warm temperate gardens expect good red, and in cool temperate districts expect the deep scarlet the variety is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close can I plant it to paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 3m. Red maple roots are surface feeding and will lift a narrow path over time, so give it a garden bed rather than a cutout in concrete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 10m in fifteen years in Australian conditions, so half a metre to a metre a year once established, and slower on dry or exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100377956671,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FAIFLA-330MM","price":390.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100377825599,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FAIFLA-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100377858367,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FAIFLA-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100377891135,"sku":"ACE-RUB-FAIFLA-200L","price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Canadian-Maple-Tree-Acer-rubrum-Fairview-Flame.jpg?v=1741858591"},{"product_id":"autumn-blaze-freeman-maple-tree-acer-freemanii-autumn-blaze","title":"Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple Tree - Acer freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAutumn Blaze Freeman Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer x freemanii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Autumn Blaze') is the deciduous shade tree to plant when you want a result inside a decade. It grows fast to roughly 12m tall and 8m wide, holds a neat oval crown without much shaping, and turns brilliant scarlet in autumn far more reliably than a seedling maple. In summer it throws deep, useful shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDependable autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scarlet display is a trait of this selection rather than a lottery, so it colours the same way every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast where speed matters.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on serious height early, which is what makes it worth planting on a new block instead of a slow classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, sun in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is dense through the hot months, then bare from mid autumn, letting winter sun back into the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with difficult ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, tolerant of poor soil, and one of the few large trees that will take periodically wet feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree over a lawn or entertaining area does the whole job. Give it at least 8m of clearance from the house and well away from pipes and paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m to 10m apart so each crown develops its full oval. Closer spacing forces the trees upward and thins the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On a large block a single specimen in open lawn is the best use of it, since the autumn display needs space and a clear background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Autumn Blaze Freeman Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it is thoroughly frost hardy. Colder districts get the strongest colour, because the display depends on cold nights. It is not a tree for subtropical or tropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including poor and heavy soils, and it handles ground that stays wet after rain better than most large trees. It still prefers depth, so break up compacted subsoil rather than digging a narrow hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser each spring is enough. Mulch 100mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and root care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while dormant, removing crossing limbs and lifting the lower branches for clearance. The roots are vigorous and surface feeding, so keep the tree well back from pipes, paths and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 400mm plants are young whips, usually a single stem with light branching, and they catch up quickly at this tree's pace. From 45L upwards you are buying a formed tree with a clear trunk, and the 200L specimens carry real height on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous trees are often dispatched bare of leaves in the cooler months, which is normal and is actually the easiest time for them to travel. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003etrees and shrubs with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003ethe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee formed specimens in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a metre a year in good conditions once established, which is quick for a tree of this size. Growth slows as it approaches its mature height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a mild climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt colours best where autumn nights turn genuinely cold. In mild coastal and Mediterranean gardens the display is later and softer, though still worthwhile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of leaf litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in one concentrated period through mid to late autumn. That is the trade for winter sun, and the leaves compost quickly once raked up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132622655,"sku":"ACE-FRE-AUTBLA-300MM","price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132589887,"sku":"ACE-FRE-AUTBLA-400MM","price":509.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51647961891135,"sku":"ACE-FRE-AUTBLA-75L","price":618.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647962087743,"sku":"ACE-FRE-AUTBLA-100L","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648076579135,"sku":"ACE-FRE-AUTBLA-200L","price":1918.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Autumn-Blaze-Freeman-Maple-Tree-Acer-freemanii-Autumn-Blaze.jpg?v=1741858591"},{"product_id":"claret-ash-fraxinus-angustifolia-raywood","title":"Claret Ash - Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywood'","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaret Ash (\u003cem\u003eFraxinus angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Raywood') is the deciduous shade tree most Australian gardeners think of when they picture deep autumn colour, turning wine red and burgundy before the leaves drop. It grows quickly to around 13m tall and 8m wide, narrow and upright when young, broadening into a rounded crown. Given room away from services it is one of the toughest large trees you can plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour worth waiting for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine textured foliage turns claret and burgundy in autumn, far deeper than the yellow of a common ash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast growth means real canopy within five to seven seasons rather than a decade of waiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter sun, summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades a north facing room through summer and lets the light back in once the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in hard climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought, heat and wind tolerant, which is why it works from Canberra to the dry inland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree covers a lawn or outdoor area at maturity. Allow at least 8m of clear ground and keep the trunk well away from paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 6m apart for a matched row. The canopies meet overhead at that spacing while each tree still builds a full crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTall screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 6m spacing gives a high summer screen above a fence line, which opens up over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Claret Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and open ground. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, the tablelands and inland towns all work. Colour is strongest where autumn nights turn genuinely cold, so a Canberra tree out colours a coastal Sydney one. Humid subtropical and tropical gardens are outside its range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, from clay to sand, provided water moves through. Work compost into the backfill and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk. Be aware that the surface roots are vigorous, so keep it at least 8m from pipes, paving, pools and retaining walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers to drive roots downward rather than sideways, then water only in extended dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning in the first three winters sets a single leader and a clear trunk. After that leave it alone, apart from damaged wood. Expect leaf litter over a few weeks in autumn, which matters if the tree overhangs a pool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in seven sizes: 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L. The 300mm and 400mm are young whips, best for a long avenue where you can wait. The 45L and 75L are the usual garden choice, arriving staked with a defined trunk, and the 100L and 200L give immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdered in the cold months the tree will arrive leafless, which is normal and not a fault. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, and every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants grown for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eSee trees suited to driveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eExplore the full deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow close to the house can I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it at least 8m from the house, paving, pools and underground services. The surface roots are vigorous, and this is the single most common regret with a Claret Ash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt colours best where autumn nights are cold. In milder coastal gardens the display is shorter and less intense, though still worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a large tree. Watered through the first two summers it gives real shade within five to seven seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100379365695,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-200MM-P6","price":300.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132655423,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-300MM","price":110.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":44965715312959,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-400MM","price":376.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140132753727,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-500MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51651859710271,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-100L","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51651859906879,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-200L","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100379398463,"sku":"FRA-ANG-RAY-400L","price":4056.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Claret-Ash-Fraxinus-angustifolia-Raywood.jpg?v=1741858592"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants-collection.jpg?v=1790894515","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants.oembed?page=8","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}