{"title":"Ornamental Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrnamental trees are the feature planting: chosen for flowers, foliage, bark or form rather than screening or fruit. This range runs from compact Japanese maples and potted magnolias to crepe myrtles, ornamental pears and sculptural grass trees, 158 trees in all. Start with the mature height your space can carry, then decide between evergreen structure and deciduous seasonal change. Every tree here is delivered Australia wide, with advanced sizes freighted at cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose an ornamental tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart with mature size, because a tree is the one purchase you cannot quietly move in three years. For courtyards and small front gardens, stay under 5m: compact crepe myrtles, Teddy Bear magnolia and most Japanese maples all finish between 3m and 5m. Mid sized gardens carry a 5m to 8m tree comfortably, which is where White Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez' and the larger magnolias sit. Ornamental pears such as 'Chanticleer' and American Sweetgum push past 10m and belong on bigger blocks where their scale reads as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen decide between evergreen and deciduous. Evergreen trees, including \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003ethe magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e, weeping figs, yuccas and grass trees, hold their structure and privacy all year. Deciduous trees trade winter foliage for the best seasonal theatre in the garden: spring blossom on ornamental pears, months of summer flower on \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtles\u003c\/a\u003e, and the autumn colour that makes Japanese maples and liquidambars famous. Dropping leaves also lets winter sun into the house, which matters more in Melbourne than it does in Brisbane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLast, pick the feature you actually want to look at: flowers (magnolia, crepe myrtle), foliage (Japanese maple, liquidambar), or bark and form (the mottled trunks of a mature crepe myrtle, the black stem of a grass tree).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMatching tree to climate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia is several growing regions, and ornamental trees are where the differences show most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool temperate gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e in Victoria, Tasmania, Canberra and the tablelands get the strongest autumn colour in the country. Japanese maples, liquidambars and ornamental pears all perform at their best here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical and warm coastal gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e suit crepe myrtles, evergreen magnolias and figs. Japanese maples will grow from Sydney north but want morning sun only and shelter from hot wind, and their autumn display softens as winters warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMediterranean and dry gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e around Perth and Adelaide favour the tough end of the range: crepe myrtles, yuccas and grass trees hold their looks on limited water once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost prone inland gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e can grow most of the deciduous range, which is dormant when the hard frosts arrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDig the hole twice as wide as the rootball and no deeper, so the trunk flare sits at the original soil level. Backfill with the soil you removed, water in with 20 litres, then mulch 75mm deep, keeping mulch clear of the trunk. Water deeply twice a week through the first summer rather than a light daily sprinkle, and stake only if the site is windy, removing stakes after 12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlacement is the decision that outlasts you. Small trees with well behaved roots, including crepe myrtles, Japanese maples and Teddy Bear magnolia, can sit 2m from paving and pools. Keep liquidambars and figs at least 6m from paving, pipes and structures, because their roots are as vigorous as their canopies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the first years\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once in early spring with a complete or controlled release fertiliser. Prune deciduous trees in late winter while they are bare, and evergreens lightly after flowering. Spend the first two or three winters on formative pruning: remove crossing branches and establish a single clear leader or an even vase shape, and the tree needs little attention for decades afterwards. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e shows how much difference early shaping makes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat size tree should I buy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 200mm pot is the value choice and establishes quickly. Advanced stock in 25L to 100L gives an instant result and is worth it for a single feature position. Advanced and large trees are freighted at cost, with common tiers at $179.95 and $209.90.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich ornamental trees are safe near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles, Japanese maples, Teddy Bear magnolia and grass trees all have compact, non-invasive root systems. Avoid planting liquidambar, ornamental pears or any ficus within 6m of paths, driveways or drains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow an ornamental tree in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, if you match tree to container. A Japanese maple, compact crepe myrtle or Teddy Bear magnolia lives happily for years in a 60cm pot with premium mix and reliable summer water. The tree finishes smaller than it would in the ground, which is usually the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast do ornamental trees grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese maples are the slow, graceful end at 20cm to 30cm a year. Crepe myrtles manage 30cm to 50cm, and ornamental pears and liquidambars can exceed 50cm a year once established. If you need height sooner, buy a bigger tree rather than a faster species you will fight later.\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 tree carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. For more spring and summer flower, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-trees\"\u003eflowering trees collection\u003c\/a\u003e is the natural next stop.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fiddle-leaf-fig-ficus-lyrata","title":"Fiddle Leaf Fig - Ficus Lyrata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fiddle Leaf Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant people buy when they want one specimen to carry a whole room. In a pot indoors it reaches around 3m tall and 1.5m across, on a single trunk topped with violin shaped leaves that can span 40cm. It is fast for an indoor plant, so a 300mm pot becomes a floor standing feature within a couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne plant, whole room.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few indoor plants have leaves this large. A single specimen in a corner does the work of a shelf full of small pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for an indoor plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e With good light and warmth it puts on real height each year, which is unusual among large leaved figs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculptural as it ages.\u003c\/strong\u003e The bare lower trunk and high canopy of an older plant is the look, not a fault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and humidity tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles a warm Australian summer indoors better than most, and does well in a humid bathroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors, near a bright window.\u003c\/strong\u003e The primary use. Position it within two metres of a large window in bright indirect light. A dark corner keeps it alive but it sheds lower leaves and stops growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose a pot one size larger than the root ball, with real drainage holes. Snug roots are healthier than roots swimming in wet mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and warm climate gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In warm temperate, subtropical and tropical areas it lives outside year round, sheltered from hot sun and wind. In the ground in the far north it can exceed 12m, so keep it clear of paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Fiddle Leaf Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light all year. Midday sun through glass scorches the leaves, and too little light causes leaf drop from the bottom up. Rotate the pot a quarter turn weekly so it grows straight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water thoroughly only when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry, then let it drain completely. Never leave the pot in a saucer of water. Overwatering, not underwatering, is what kills most of these plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmth and feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so keep it clear of cold draughts and the blast of heating or air conditioning, which browns the leaf edges. Feed monthly from September to March and repot every two to three years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning, sap and pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader to force branching at the height you want, wearing gloves because the milky sap irritates skin. \u003cem\u003eFicus lyrata\u003c\/em\u003e is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from animals that nibble houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in eight sizes, from tube and 140mm through 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots up to 100L. Small sizes are young, single stemmed and the value option if you are happy to grow it on. The 300mm and 400mm plants are the usual indoor feature, and the 500mm and 100L arrive as floor standing specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect two or three weeks of settling, and do not be alarmed if it drops a leaf while it adjusts to your light. 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\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eIndoor plant care basics for Australian homes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eOther plants that perform in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light or water. Move it closer to a bright window and let the top few centimetres of mix dry before watering again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens, with shelter from wind and hot afternoon sun. It is frost tender, so in cooler southern gardens it stays an indoor plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I make it branch rather than grow straight up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring or early summer, cut the growing tip to just above a leaf node at the height you want the canopy to start. 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It reaches about 4m tall and only 2.5m wide, and it holds thick glossy leaves right down to the base instead of lifting into a bare trunk. Turn a leaf over and you find the reason for the name: a dense rust brown felt underneath. Large cream flowers open through summer with the species' heavy citrus perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow enough for a boundary.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 2.5m wide at maturity, so it screens a fence line without taking the garden bed or overhanging a neighbour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenser than Little Gem.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows more slowly and branches more tightly. Less height each year, far fewer gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo tone foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep gloss on top, rust suede underneath, doing more work than the flowers for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream blooms the size of a side plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave, and safe around pets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots suit narrow beds beside paths, and it is 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\u003eScreening and privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row. At that spacing they knit into an evergreen wall while each keeps its natural shape, with no thin bare band along the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and reshoots reliably, so it can be held at 2.5m to 3m with one trim after flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A matched pair either side of an entry is the classic use. In a 500mm pot or larger it stays nearer 2m to 3m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Teddy Bear Magnolia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and the most flowers. Part shade works, but the screen stays looser. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy, so Melbourne, Adelaide and the tablelands are comfortable. It also takes salt wind, which makes it a good coastal screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, free draining and slightly acidic. On clay, plant on a raised mound with compost through the bed. 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 summer, then weekly in warm weather for the second year. Feed in early spring and late summer with a fertiliser for acid loving plants. Yellowing between the veins usually means the soil is too alkaline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Tidy or shorten once summer flowering finishes, never in late autumn, or you remove next season's buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown from 250mm packs of three and single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots through 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L, up to advanced 400L, 500L and 1000L specimens. For a screen the 45L to 100L sizes are the practical middle ground: real height on day one, still light enough to plant without machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow grower. Expect roughly 300mm to 400mm of height a year once established rather than a metre, which is the trade off for the density. Plants travel upright and 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\/how-to-use-teddy-bear-magnolia-for-privacy\"\u003eSpacing and care for a Teddy Bear screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003eCompare the full magnolia range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003eBrowse other hedging and screening plants\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\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. 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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. 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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. 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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 twelve sizes, from 140mm tubestock in packs of ten up to advanced 400L specimens. 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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. Closer and the crowns compete, pushing growth upward and thinning the screen at the height you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it screen through winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It drops its leaves and the branch structure alone gives only partial cover from about June to August. If you need a screen every day of the year, choose an evergreen instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it get good autumn colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour is best where winter is genuinely cold. In warm temperate gardens expect a shorter, softer display, and in subtropical gardens very little at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt carries small hard fruit that is of no use in the kitchen. Birds do eat it and can carry seed, so check local advice before planting near bushland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140117745983,"sku":null,"price":310.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100314714431,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140117713215,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100314681663,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":50342296387903,"sku":"QLD","price":390.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648018645311,"sku":"QLD","price":717.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648018841919,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100314747199,"sku":null,"price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648019038527,"sku":"QLD","price":2048.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648019235135,"sku":"QLD","price":4881.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100314616127,"sku":null,"price":3960.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100314648895,"sku":null,"price":7562.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chanticleer-Pear-Pyrus-calleryana-Chanticleer.heic?v=1741858200"},{"product_id":"silver-star-yucca-yucca-elephantipes-silver-star","title":"Silver Star Yucca - Yucca elephantipes 'Silver Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Star Yucca (\u003cem\u003eYucca elephantipes\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Star') is the yucca you can plant beside a path without anyone getting jabbed. It reaches about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, with broad grey green leaves edged in cream and soft tips rather than spines. That one difference is why it ends up beside pools and front doors instead of at the back of a bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThornless leaf tips.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves bend rather than spear, so it is safe against a walkway, pool fence or doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream margins hold all year, so it carries a bed in winter as well as summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought and heat tolerant once established, which suits a courtyard nobody waters and an arid inland garden alike.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles coastal air and chlorinated splash, the two things that ruin most variegated foliage near a pool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside and paved courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance and soft leaf tips make it one of the few architectural plants that belongs within arm's reach of the water. Set plants 1.5m apart for a loose row.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container holds it to roughly 1.5m to 2m, often the better height for a balcony. A matched pair either side of a door reads as deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will live inside in a very bright spot, though growth slows and the variegation dulls away from direct light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Star Yucca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest cream banding. This is a plant for tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and arid or semi-arid gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cool districts grow it in a pot you can shift under the eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage matters more than fertility. Sandy or gravelly soil is ideal; on clay, mound the bed and open it with coarse sand. Wet feet through winter is what kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in long dry spells. In pots, let the mix dry most of the way through between drinks. One slow release feed in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Pull off spent lower leaves as they brown, and if it outgrows its spot, saw the trunk back: it reshoots from the cut, usually with two or three new heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes three ways: 200mm plants in packs of six, single 300mm plants at a useful starting size, and 100L specimens already carrying a thick trunk. Growth is moderate, so the larger sizes are worth it if you want the look now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThick leaves and a woody stem mean it travels well, and a few marked outer leaves after transit are cosmetic. 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\u003eRead the full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/yucca-care-guide\"\u003eyucca care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eplants for poolside gardens\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003earchitectural plants\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\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. Yucca foliage contains saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, usually causing drooling and vomiting. Plant it where a pet that chews foliage cannot reach it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. A brief touch on an established plant marks the leaf tips and no more, but repeated hard frosts will not be tolerated. Cold gardens should treat it as a pot plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in the brightest position you have. Expect slower growth and softer variegation than an outdoor plant, and water only once the mix has dried through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow tall will it get in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 1.5m to 2m rather than the full 3m, because the restricted root run limits it. Repot every three or four years, or top the trunk to hold it where you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":44846310490431,"sku":"QLD","price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":44846310555967,"sku":"QLD","price":115.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100331950399,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140121841983,"sku":null,"price":440.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Star-Yucca-Yucca-elephantipes-Silver-Star.jpg?v=1741858332"},{"product_id":"spineless-yucca-yucca-elephantipes","title":"Spineless Yucca - Yucca elephantipes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpineless Yucca (\u003cem\u003eYucca elephantipes\u003c\/em\u003e) gives you the sculptural look of a desert plant without the sharp leaf tips, which is why landscapers use it beside paths, pools and entries. It builds a thick pale trunk topped with arching sword shaped leaves, reaching about 4.5m tall and 2m wide outdoors over many years and staying far smaller in a pot. Mature plants send up a spike of creamy white flowers in warm weather. It is also one of the few architectural plants that lives happily indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo spines.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf tips are soft compared with other yuccas, so it can sit beside a footpath, a pool fence or a doorway without catching anyone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery hard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil. Neglect suits it better than fussing does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong form.\u003c\/strong\u003e A clean trunk under a bold head of foliage reads well against rendered walls and modern paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same plant works in a bright corner inside and in full sun outside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal capable.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, so it holds up where softer feature plants scorch.\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 Use one as a full stop at the end of a bed, or plant three at staggered heights. Allow about 2m of clear space per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 400mm to 500mm pot of free draining mix holds a plant for years, and the restricted root run keeps it compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaf drop is minimal and the foliage handles splash, so it does not fill the skimmer basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spineless Yucca in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun outdoors, or bright indirect light inside. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, which covers most of the country. It takes light frost only, so in Canberra, the tablelands, Tasmania and cold inland districts treat it as a pot plant that winters under cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage matters far more than fertility. On clay, plant high on a mound, because wet feet through winter is the one thing that reliably kills it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly for the first two months, then only in long dry spells. In pots, let the mix dry right through between waterings. A slow release fertiliser once in spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove old leaves as they brown off. If a plant gets too tall, cut the trunk at the height you want in spring and it will branch below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and sap contain saponins and are toxic to cats and dogs, so plant it out of reach of a chewing pet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: tube, 200mm in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm and 100L. Tube and 200mm plants are young clumps and the value option for filling a bed. The 300mm and 400mm sizes arrive with a recognisable trunk and head, and the 100L is a large specimen with real weight on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stiff foliage travels well. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock freighted at cost. Expect little visible change for six weeks, then new leaves from the crown. 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\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eBrowse architectural plants for designer gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eShop drought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-poolside-gardens\"\u003eCompare poolside planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/beautiful-plants-for-low-maintenance-gardens-in-architectural-design\"\u003eLow maintenance architectural planting\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 in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 4.5m tall and 2m wide outdoors, though that takes many years because it grows slowly. In a pot it sits between 1.5m and 2m indefinitely, and you can cut the trunk back to reset the height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a bright room. The two mistakes are too little light, which stretches the plant, and too much water, which rots the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder leaves browning off is normal ageing, and it is how the trunk gets exposed. 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It holds a dense fountain of fine blue-green foliage above a slowly thickening trunk, settling at roughly 2m tall and 2m wide over ten to fifteen years. Growth is measured in centimetres: the trunk gains one or two a year, which is why a good specimen costs what it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true focal point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The arching skirt of narrow blue-grey leaves holds its shape all year and anchors a bed the way a rock does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious drought tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for the dry ridges of eastern Australia, it rides out long rainless spells once the roots are down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuited to most climates.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant and wind tolerant, it grows in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeeds birds and insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants send up a tall spike of cream to white flowers that draws honeyeaters, native bees and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose to no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, staking or spraying, and it copes with poor gravelly soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it as a feature. One plant in gravel mulch beside an entry, a pool surround or a courtyard corner does more than a bed of shrubs, and the foliage suits stone, render and steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockeries and dry slopes are a natural fit, and it lasts for years in a large container, which suits small gardens and balconies. In a bigger space, plant in threes or fives with 1.5m to 2m of clear ground around each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing grass trees in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, six hours or more, with sharp drainage. Sandy, gravelly and rocky soils are ideal. On heavy clay, plant on a mound at least 300mm high mixed with coarse sand or gravel. Wet feet kills this plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply once a week through the first summer, then taper off; after the first year most gardens can rely on rainfall. Low phosphorus native fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is all the feeding needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Old leaves dry and form a skirt against the trunk, which is normal and protective. Trim it only for a cleaner outline; never cut into the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBy climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens are straightforward, and frost is no concern. In subtropical and humid summer areas, raise the planting position and keep mulch off the base to limit root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from tubestock and 140mm and 200mm packs through 400mm pots to advanced 175L and 500L specimens. Small grass trees arrive as a tuft of grassy leaves with no trunk yet: the trunk is built from decades of compacted leaf bases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roots resent disturbance, so plant the root ball intact, without teasing it out. 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\/the-ultimate-low-maintenance-native-garden-your-step-by-step-australian-guide\"\u003eHow to build a low maintenance native garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eBrowse the full Australian natives range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant plants for dry gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eArchitectural plants for designer gardens\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\u003eSlowly. Expect one or two centimetres of trunk a year, and about 2m tall and wide including foliage after ten to fifteen years. A larger pot size is the only shortcut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It comes from the ranges of eastern Australia and is frost hardy, so cool temperate gardens suit it. Winter waterlogging is a bigger risk than cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow one in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for many years. Use a wide, heavy pot with a free draining native or cactus mix, keep it in full sun, and step it up a size every few years rather than cutting roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to burn it to make it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Fire triggers flowering in the wild, but garden plants flower on their own once mature, usually in spring. It is irregular, so treat the spike as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":48309001748799,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140125610303,"sku":null,"price":551.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140125643071,"sku":null,"price":505.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100346827071,"sku":null,"price":690.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100346859839,"sku":null,"price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100346892607,"sku":null,"price":874.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":48309001814335,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100346925375,"sku":null,"price":3121.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800mm","offer_id":55100347089215,"sku":null,"price":5447.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100347056447,"sku":null,"price":5940.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100346958143,"sku":null,"price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"175L (Backorder)","offer_id":51651835625791,"sku":"QLD","price":2069.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100346990911,"sku":null,"price":6600.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100346794303,"sku":null,"price":5225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":51648169804095,"sku":"QLD","price":9625.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L","offer_id":55100347023679,"sku":null,"price":23375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grass-Tree-Xanthorrhoea-glauca_e4bca437.png?v=1768455245"},{"product_id":"sabre-tooth-fig-ficus-longifolia","title":"Sabre Tooth Fig - Ficus longifolia","description":"\u003cp\u003eSabre Tooth Fig (\u003cem\u003eFicus binnendijkii\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eFicus longifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) carries long narrow leaves on softly weeping branches, reaching about 5m tall and 3m wide in the ground. It is the fig to choose when you want the movement of a weeping tree at a manageable scale, indoors or out. Grown in a container it stays far smaller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA weeping habit at a usable size.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender leaves hang from arching branches, giving the look of a large weeping fig on a 5m frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt works indoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant of low light and dry indoor air, so the same plant suits a warm courtyard or a bright corner inside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, humidity tolerant and slow to complain, needing little beyond water and an occasional trim.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA soft, quick screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 2m apart it forms a green wall without the hard formality of a clipped hedge.\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 2m apart for a dense screen. Keep the row well clear of pipes, paving and pool shells, because like all figs the roots are vigorous and will find a crack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and interiors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container holds it to a fraction of its garden size and keeps those roots contained, which is the safest way to use it on a small block, a balcony or inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sabre Tooth Fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to bright part shade outdoors, bright indirect light inside. It suits tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens only. It is frost tender, so in cooler districts grow it in a pot and move it under cover for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining garden soil with compost worked through, or a premium potting mix in a container with real drainage holes. Figs sulk in wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil evenly moist through the first summer, then water deeply and less often. A balanced slow release fertiliser in spring and again in midsummer is enough. Indoors, let the top few centimetres dry before watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes pruning well and reshoots readily, so trim in the warm months to control height or thicken the canopy. Cuts bleed milky sap, so wear gloves.\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. The 300mm plants have a developing canopy on a single leader and are the practical choice for a screening row or a first indoor pot. The 400mm plants arrive as substantial specimens with real presence from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop in the first fortnight is normal for a fig responding to a change of light, not a sign of a failing plant. Keep the watering steady and it refoliates within a month or two. Plants are 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003ecomplete fig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eficus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse companions in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003escreening plants that reach 4m to 8m\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots a problem near a house or pool?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat them with respect. Fig roots are vigorous and can lift paving or find their way into pipes, so plant well clear of services and pool shells, or grow it in a pot where the root system stays contained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it indoors permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. In bright indirect light it will sit happily at a fraction of its garden height for years. Rotate the pot every few weeks and wipe dust off the leaves so it can use the light it has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did it drop leaves after delivery?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA change in light triggers leaf drop in figs, and transit is a big change. Give it one stable position, water when the surface dries, and resist moving it again. 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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\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. 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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. 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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":null,"price":540.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100371370303,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100371501375,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100371468607,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":44964713234751,"sku":"QLD","price":286.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"180L","offer_id":55100371337535,"sku":null,"price":962.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100371435839,"sku":null,"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":"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":null,"price":509.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100372582719,"sku":null,"price":222.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100372681023,"sku":null,"price":327.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":50342289604927,"sku":"QLD","price":508.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140131705151,"sku":null,"price":462.95,"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":"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":null,"price":172.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100375892287,"sku":null,"price":202.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132262207,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44965672943935,"sku":"QLD","price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100375990591,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":55100375925055,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100375957823,"sku":null,"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":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100376056127,"sku":null,"price":392.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140132327743,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100376252735,"sku":null,"price":231.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140132360511,"sku":null,"price":420.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140132393279,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":44965684445503,"sku":"QLD","price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100376154431,"sku":null,"price":792.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648074383679,"sku":"QLD","price":880.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100376219967,"sku":null,"price":1237.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140132426047,"sku":null,"price":1815.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"285L","offer_id":55100376121663,"sku":null,"price":2750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100376088895,"sku":null,"price":17875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100376187199,"sku":null,"price":5623.95,"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. 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The squared, almost cat faced leaves turn a clean butter yellow in autumn, and mature trees carry curious tulip shaped flowers in green and yellow through late spring. For a large block in a cool or temperate district, few trees deliver this much presence this quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely fast for its class.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most trees this stately are slow. This one puts on height year after year, a real shade tree within a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReliable autumn gold.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage colours dependably in cool districts, turning the whole canopy butter yellow before the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers like no other tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Yellow green tulip shaped blooms with an orange flush appear once the tree has some age, tucked among the leaves for those who look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous cover cools the house in summer, then lets the light through exactly when you want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates wet feet better than most large trees, so a moist low corner suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for large gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it an open position with room for an 8m spread, away from overhead wires. This is a tree you plant for the next fifty years, not a courtyard filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The straight trunk, tidy pyramidal youth and autumn colour make it a natural lawn specimen where the whole tree can be seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted 8m to 10m apart, a run of tulip trees builds into a genuinely impressive avenue in cooler regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tulip Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun in cool temperate and warm temperate climates: Victoria, Tasmania, the tablelands, the hills and southern coasts. It is thoroughly frost hardy, but it is not suited to subtropical or tropical gardens, where the autumn display fades and growth suffers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moist soil is where it excels. It accepts heavier ground and tolerates periods of wet, though it grows fastest with compost through the planting hole and reliable moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply twice a week through the first two summers; dry spells during establishment are the main cause of failure. Feed in early spring while young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rarely needed. Remove competing leaders early to keep a single straight trunk, and lift lower branches in winter if you need clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell the Tulip Tree in 300mm and 400mm pots as young trees, and as advanced 100L and 200L specimens with genuine height and structure. If the tree lands in dormancy, bare branches are normal: it will leaf out with spring warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Plant into well prepared soil, stake loosely for the first season, and expect strong growth from the second spring. 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\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for creating shade\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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eMore plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eFast growing shade trees compared\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\u003eIn deep soil with water, expect around a metre a year through its youth, faster than almost any tree of comparable final quality. Growth slows as the tree matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane or further north?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not the right tree for the subtropics or tropics. It wants cold winters and moderate summers, so from around the northern rivers up, choose a climate matched shade tree instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will I see the tulip flowers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers arrive once the tree has some maturity, often only after many years, and they sit high among the foliage. Buy it for form and autumn colour, and treat flowers as a bonus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow for the full 15m by 8m: at least 6m from buildings and services, with clear sky above. 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A near perfect sphere of fine blue grey leaves sits on a single pale trunk, reaching about 3m tall and 1.5m wide, and it holds that silhouette all year without pruning or watering. It is slow: three metres over fifteen years, which is why a well grown specimen is worth what it costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sculpture that stays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rosette is naturally symmetrical and the trunk narrow, so the plant looks composed from day one and never needs shaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low input.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and poor soil tolerant. 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The limit is not cold or heat but wet, so humid gardens need the sharpest drainage you can build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the one thing you cannot compromise on. In any bed that holds water, plant on a raised mound of coarse sandy mix with gravel through it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water fortnightly for the first summer, then stop. An established plant rarely needs water at all. More Beaked Yuccas are killed by kindness than by neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Old leaves dry and skirt down the trunk. Leave them for a shaggy natural look, or pull them off for a bare pale trunk, wearing gloves because the leaf tips are sharp. Mature plants send up a creamy white flower spike in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeaked Yucca is supplied in 300mm and 400mm pots and as ex ground specimens. Container plants arrive as a full rosette with little or no visible trunk, which lifts slowly from there. Ex ground stock is the option when you want a plant that already reads as mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock, including ex ground specimens, is freighted at cost. Give a new plant a season to settle, and resist watering it into 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=\"\/collections\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/architectural-plants-for-designer-gardens\"\u003eMore architectural plants for designer gardens\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=\"\/collections\/pots-and-planters\"\u003eFind a pot heavy enough to hold one\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, and that is the honest answer. Around 3m over fifteen years is realistic. Buying a larger plant is buying time, which is why advanced specimens are priced the way they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow cold can it handle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy and copes with cool temperate Australian winters without protection. Waterlogged soil through a wet winter is the real risk, not cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Yucca contains saponins that are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, and the leaf tips are sharp enough to injure. Site it away from where pets play, or grow it in a raised planter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep one in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a wide, heavy pot with a free draining cactus mix and water sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100396110143,"sku":null,"price":871.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":50478161658175,"sku":"QLD","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":45783443308863,"sku":"QLD","price":759.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100396077375,"sku":null,"price":1320.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100396175679,"sku":null,"price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100396142911,"sku":null,"price":26950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Ex-Ground (Backorder)","offer_id":50478155333951,"sku":"QLD","price":34611.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Beaked-Yucca-Yucca-rostrata.jpg?v=1741858715"},{"product_id":"tree-aloe-aloe-barberae","title":"Tree Aloe - Aloe barberae","description":"\u003cp\u003eTree Aloe (\u003cem\u003eAloidendron barberae\u003c\/em\u003e, still widely sold as \u003cem\u003eAloe barberae\u003c\/em\u003e) is the largest aloe in the world and the closest thing to instant architecture a waterwise garden can buy. It builds a smooth pale forking trunk topped with rosettes of thick recurved leaves, reaching around 8m tall and 4m wide in a typical Australian garden over ten to fifteen years. Rose pink flower spikes open through winter, and it does all this on rainfall, without dropping litter or lifting a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSculpture that grows.\u003c\/strong\u003e The branching candelabra form is the whole point, and uplit at night it is the strongest structural plant most gardens will hold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is shallow and well behaved, so it can sit near paving, pool surrounds and services where a fig never could.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter flowers for birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rose pink spikes above the canopy feed honeyeaters and lorikeets in the leanest part of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought and heat proof.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it lives on rainfall across most of warm temperate, Mediterranean and inland Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and salt tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind and salt spray do not mark it, so it works on exposed blocks.\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, given room and a clean background, with at least 4m clearance to a wall so the branching head can develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoolside.\u003c\/strong\u003e No leaf drop into the water, no aggressive roots under the coping, and the form suits modern paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The natural anchor for a gravel garden, underplanted with agaves and low aloes at 1m to 1.5m spacing. On sand it needs no water once away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tree Aloe in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, in an open position. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens. It tolerates light frost only, so cold tableland and inland districts should use a large container that can be moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drainage is the only real requirement, and it is not negotiable. Sandy, gravelly and rocky ground is ideal. On clay, plant on a raised mound at least 300mm high with coarse sand worked in, and never let water pool at the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water fortnightly through the first two summers, then only in prolonged drought. A light slow release fertiliser in spring is ample; rich soil produces soft growth that snaps in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove spent flower spikes and dead lower leaves for a clean trunk. Branches are heavy and brittle, so avoid planting over a path or seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots and in 100L. The 300mm and 400mm plants are single stemmed juveniles, often under a metre, and the value route if you can wait: they establish fast and begin branching within a few years. The 500mm gives you height and the beginnings of a head. The 100L is an advanced specimen with real trunk and branching, for gardens that need the effect now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are packed to travel upright and delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock, including the 100L, is freighted at cost. Water in once at planting, then hold back for a fortnight while the roots settle. 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\/succulents\"\u003eBrowse the full succulent range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/trees\"\u003eCompare feature trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eMore drought tolerant planting options\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-thrive-in-poor-soil\"\u003ePlanting into sandy and poor soil\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\u003eFaster than most people expect: roughly 300mm to 500mm a year in a warm garden with good drainage, slowing as it gains height. Figure on ten to fifteen years to reach around 8m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a pool or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The roots are shallow and non-invasive and there is no leaf litter to skim. Keep it at least 2m back from the coping so the mature canopy has room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need much water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly while establishing. A fortnightly deep soak through the first two summers, then rainfall alone. 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It is one of the few large statement plants that forgives a forgotten watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour without a single flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaves flush deep red in bright light, and each new leaf opens from a scarlet sheath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight in a narrow footprint.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 2.5m tall and 1.2m across it fills the space beside a stairwell or tall window where a spreading plant would not fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving of neglect.\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick leathery leaves store water, so it copes better with being left dry than kept wet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the height.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leading stem in spring and it branches, turning a single trunk into a fuller, shorter plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it the brightest position that avoids direct midday sun through glass. In dim corners the leaves space out along the stem and the red tones wash out to plain green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is frost tender, so outdoor life suits tropical and subtropical gardens. Shelter it from hot dry wind, which tears the large leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One plant in a large pot beside a sofa or doorway does more than a group of small plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Burgundy rubber tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors anywhere in the country. Outdoors it belongs in tropical and subtropical gardens; from Sydney and Perth southward keep it in a pot that can move under cover before the first cold nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A premium free draining indoor mix, in a pot with real drainage holes. Keep it in a container rather than open ground, because the roots run hard and lift paving and pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Let the top third of the mix dry before watering again, then water until it runs from the base. A liquid feed monthly through spring and summer is enough; wipe the leaves occasionally so they keep their gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in spring. Cut stems bleed a milky latex that irritates skin and is an irritant to pets, so wear gloves and clear the trimmings away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes. The 300mm and 400mm are single plants and the ones to choose for an indoor feature, the 400mm already branched and carrying height. The 140mm pack of ten, 200mm pack of six and 250mm pack of three are young plants at a lower price each, which suits a fit out or several rooms at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a few weeks of sulking and possibly a dropped leaf while it adjusts to your light, then new growth through the warm months. 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\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003eFicus care guide for Australian conditions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant basics for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much light does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright indirect light, close to a window but out of the harshest sun. 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It reaches about 10m tall and 6m across, covers itself in white blossom before the leaves appear, then turns crimson and burgundy in autumn. The roots are well behaved, which is why it ends up in streetscapes and driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a field grown tree at advanced size, so the planting reads as established on the day it goes in rather than in ten years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of display.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense white blossom in late winter to early spring, then reliable crimson and burgundy autumn colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is well behaved for a tree of this height, which makes it a safer choice near driveways, paths and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough across most of the country.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil once it is away.\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 3m apart for a formal avenue or a deciduous screen. At that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous line while each tree keeps its upright shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single advanced tree on a lawn or at an entry carries a whole frontage, and the winter framework is as good looking as the blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal screening.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row gives dense cover through the warm months when you are outside, then opens up and lets winter light through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ornamental Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, in cool temperate, warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean gardens. Autumn colour is strongest where nights get cold, so expect a longer, redder display in Melbourne, Canberra and the tablelands than in coastal Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles clay, sand and poor ground provided water moves away. On a badly drained site, sit the root ball slightly proud of the surrounding level and add coarse gravel underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water once a week for the first month, roughly 150L to 200L per tree, then fortnightly for six weeks. After establishment it needs very little. These trees are pre-treated for vigour and need no fertiliser at planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while bare. Thin crowded interior branches and remove any narrow forks, since tight branch angles are the main structural weakness in this species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold in one size, an advanced 5m ex ground tree, currently on backorder for the next lift. It is field grown, root pruned and supplied in a reinforced wire basket lined with hessian. Plant it in the basket to keep the root ball intact; the hessian and wire break down naturally in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees arrive basketed and strapped, and a crane truck can set them straight into pre-dug holes. Expect a bare or lightly leafed tree depending on the season. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, 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\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete ornamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-trees-top-10-varieties-for-your-garden\"\u003eTop ten ornamental pear varieties compared\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ex-ground-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full ex ground tree range\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I plant the tree in its wire basket?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Always plant it basketed, because removing the wire breaks the root ball apart and sets the tree back badly. Both the hessian and the wire break down safely underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart for an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree metres apart gives a continuous canopy line while keeping the upright habit. For freestanding specimen trees, stretch that to 5m or 6m so each canopy develops evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much water does it need after planting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround 150L to 200L per tree once a week for the first month, then the same volume fortnightly for six weeks. After that, water only through extended dry periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"5m (Backorder)","offer_id":50399144083775,"sku":"QLD","price":7244.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/PYRUS-calleryana-Ornamental-Pear-Ex-Ground.jpg?v=1766222903"},{"product_id":"elaeocarpus-green-dream-elaeocarpus-green-dream","title":"Elaeocarpus ‘Green Dream’ - Elaeocarpus ‘Green Dream’","description":"\u003cp\u003eElaeocarpus 'Green Dream' (\u003cem\u003eElaeocarpus eumundii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Green Dream') is the tall narrow screen tree for a block with no width to spare. It reaches about 7m tall and only 3m across, holds glossy dark foliage from low on the trunk, and pushes bronze new growth several times a year. It is fast, it is an Australian rainforest native, and at that width it screens a two storey window better than almost anything else.\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 Roughly 7m by 3m screens an upper storey while sitting comfortably in a 2m bed along a fence line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast to useful height.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker natives to give a real screen, so a bare boundary is solved in years rather than a decade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt feeds birds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small cream and white flowers are followed by blue fruit that native birds work through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wind tolerant, salt tolerant and comfortable in humidity.\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 solid screen. Closer than that and the trees compete and thin out at the base, which defeats the purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormal hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e It clips well and holds as a tall hedge at 3m to 5m with two trims a year, in a far smaller footprint than a lilly pilly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretch the spacing to 3m where the trunks stay visible and the canopies just touch overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Elaeocarpus 'Green Dream' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, densest in full sun. This is a tropical, subtropical and warm temperate tree. It takes light frost only, so cold inland districts, the tablelands and hard frosting southern gardens are not suitable, and young trees anywhere want protection through their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, well drained soil enriched with compost suits its rainforest origins. It will not tolerate waterlogging, so mound it 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. It is not drought tolerant and will want water in extended dry spells even when mature. Feed a controlled release native fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tip prune from planting to encourage the low branching that makes it screen at fence height, then trim after each growth flush for a hedge. On a single specimen, remove only crossing or damaged limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in six sizes: tube stock, 200mm pots in packs of six, 300mm, 400mm, 45L and 100L. Tubes and 200mm plants are single stemmed and often under knee height, and they are the economical choice for a long boundary, taking about three years to screen. The 300mm and 400mm sizes are the usual middle ground, while the 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and branching. Tube stock is currently on backorder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome leaf drop and a little bronzing after transit is normal, not a fault. 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\/using-elaeocarpus-eumundi-for-tall-screen-trees\"\u003eUsing Elaeocarpus eumundii as a tall screen\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/eumundi-quandong-care-guide\"\u003eThe complete Eumundi Quandong care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003eBrowse tall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/screening-plants-4m-to-8m\"\u003eScreening plants that reach 4m to 8m\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\u003eOne and a half metres apart in a single row. Each tree spreads to about 3m, so at that spacing the canopies knit into a continuous wall while every plant keeps enough light to stay furnished at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it shorter than 7m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Two trims a year hold it as a hedge anywhere from 3m upwards. It reshoots willingly, so a neglected screen can be brought back into shape without losing density.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots cause problems near a fence or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe root system is fibrous rather than aggressive, which is part of why it is used along boundaries. Even so, allow about a metre of clearance from hard surfaces and services.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641420087615,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100427501887,"sku":null,"price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140058992959,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100427436351,"sku":null,"price":348.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140058960191,"sku":null,"price":153.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140058927423,"sku":null,"price":417.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100427469119,"sku":null,"price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51629616988479,"sku":"QLD","price":354.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100427338047,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649373569343,"sku":"QLD","price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100427403583,"sku":null,"price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100427370815,"sku":null,"price":1443.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Elaeocarpus-Green-Dream-Elaeocarpus-Green-Dream.png?v=1766222969"},{"product_id":"grande-red-crepe-myrtle-grande-red-lagerstroemia-spp","title":"Grande Red™ Crepe Myrtle - Grande Red™ Lagerstroemia spp.","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrande Red Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Grande Red') is one of the larger growing crepe myrtles, reaching about 6m tall and 4m wide as a genuine small tree rather than a shrub. Through summer it carries heavy trusses of deep red, crepe textured flowers, then the foliage colours in autumn and drops to show smooth, mottled bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Big trusses that read from the street, carried through the hottest weeks when little else performs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper small tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Grande range grows larger than common garden crepe myrtles, so you get height and shade without outgrowing a suburban block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe near driveways, paths and garden walls, exactly where a tree this size wants to go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established and untroubled by poor soil, with one light prune a year at most.\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 in a front lawn or beside an entry gives a long summer display, then sculptural bare branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 4m to 5m apart for a matched row; the flowers and bark do the work at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 6m by 4m it shades a deck or lawn and still sits comfortably a few metres from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Grande Red Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun brings the heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and semi-arid gardens, shrugging off frost once established as well as dry summer heat. The wet tropics are the exception, where flowering is less reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unfussy. Any free draining soil works, even poor sandy or gravelly ground; compost through the planting hole speeds establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak once or twice a week for the first summer; after that established trees get by on rainfall in most districts. Complete fertiliser in early spring supports flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly in winter if at all, removing crossed stems and tidying the outline. Resist hard annual lopping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Grande Red as tube stock and as an advanced 45L tree. Tubes establish quickly and suit a patient gardener; the line is often grown to order, so allow extra lead time if it shows as backorder. The 45L arrives with height and a formed trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtles are deciduous, so a winter delivery arrives bare of leaf, which travels and plants well. Stock is 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003eCrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003eBrowse the full crepe myrtle range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/white-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-natchez\"\u003eNatchez, a white flowering crepe myrtle on a similar scale\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003eMore feature trees for Australian gardens\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. The foliage colours in autumn and drops, leaving the mottled bark on display until new leaves arrive in mid spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Grande Red different from other crepe myrtles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale. Grande Red is selected for larger growth, making a small tree of about 6m rather than a large shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the roots lift my driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrepe myrtle roots are fine and non-invasive, so this is one of the safer trees beside driveways, paths and pools. Give the trunk a metre of clearance so the base can thicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I prune it hard every winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hard lopping produces a knuckled, weak framework and spoils the bark. Flowers form on new season growth regardless, so a light tidy after leaf drop is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51640395923775,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100427567423,"sku":null,"price":225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51629628883263,"sku":"QLD","price":280.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Grande-Red-Crepe-Myrtle-Grande-Red-Lagerstroemia-spp.png?v=1766222973"},{"product_id":"choc-mint-cordyline-cordyline-australis-choc-mint","title":"Choc Mint Cordyline - Cordyline australis 'Choc Mint'","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoc Mint Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Choc Mint') gives you height in a garden with no room for width. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m across, holding a fountain of strappy variegated leaves in the chocolate and mint tones the name refers to, on a single clean trunk as it matures.\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 by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 3m by 1.5m, so it lifts the eye without stealing the bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that carries the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaf colour is the reason to plant it, and it looks the same in July as in January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature plants throw sprays of small cream and white flowers with a sweet scent that carries across a courtyard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for exposed sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerant, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once established, so coastal blocks and windy balconies do not shred it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is nothing to prune. Pulling off the old lower leaves once or twice a year is the whole job.\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 as a vertical accent among low mounding shrubs, or a matched pair either side of an entry. Give each 1.5m of clear space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing naturally holds it closer to 2m than 3m. This is the option for a balcony or paved courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and small gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt laden wind is not an issue, so it holds up on a beach house block, and the narrow footprint suits a tight site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Choc Mint Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the strongest leaf colour; in part shade the variegation fades and the habit loosens. Subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens all suit it, and it is frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only firm requirement. It handles sand, loam and improved clay, but it will rot at the base in ground that stays wet. Plant on a raised mound on heavy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. Established plants are genuinely drought tolerant. A controlled release fertiliser in early spring keeps the new leaves broad and well coloured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Strip the browning lower leaves as they age to reveal the trunk, and remove the spent flower spike. A plant that gets too tall can be cut back hard and will shoot again below the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo sizes are grown: tube stock and 200mm plants in packs of six. Tubes are young single rosettes without a visible trunk, and they are the value choice if you are planting several. The 200mm plants have a fuller head of leaves and form a trunk sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordylines travel better than most, because the leaves are tough and there is no soft growth to break. A little leaf tip browning after transit is normal. Plant within a week, water in, and expect a month of stillness before new leaves appear. 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\u003eCompare forms and colours across the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003ecordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/variegated-plants-explained-what-every-gardener-should-know\"\u003eVariegated plants explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse companions in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee what else fits a tight block in \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 tall will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 3m in open ground over a number of years, spreading to around 1.5m. In a pot it usually settles closer to 2m, because the restricted root run limits it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Cordylines are listed as toxic to cats and dogs, and chewed leaves can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Plant it where a pet that chews foliage cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNormal ageing, not a problem. Cordylines shed their oldest leaves as the trunk lengthens, so pull them off once or twice a year. Browning across the whole plant means wet feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640518181183,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140068364607,"sku":null,"price":243.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Choc-Mint-Cordyline-Cordyline-australis-Choc-Mint.png?v=1766223412"},{"product_id":"black-knight-cordyline-cordyline-australis-black-knight","title":"Black Knight Cordyline - Cordyline australis 'Black Knight'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlack Knight Cordyline (\u003cem\u003eCordyline australis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight') is the plant to reach for when a narrow space needs a strong vertical line. It grows to about 3m tall and only 1.5m across, holding a fountain of deep burgundy black strappy leaves on a slowly forming trunk. The colour is dark enough to read as near black against a rendered wall, and it stays that way all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDark foliage that holds its colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep burgundy black leaves year round, with no autumn change and no seasonal fade to plan around.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3m by 1.5m, so it delivers height in a garden bed barely a metre deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery little upkeep.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull off the spent lower leaves once or twice a year and that is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandles exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and salt tolerant, which is a rare combination in a feature plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScented flowers on mature plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e Older specimens throw large sprays of creamy white flowers that bring in nectar feeding birds.\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 pale wall or in a bed of grey foliage does the work of a small tree. In a row, set them 1.5m apart so each keeps its own outline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider suits it, and container growing naturally holds it nearer 2m. The narrow footprint is what makes it work on a balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt and wind tolerance mean it holds up on an exposed block where softer feature plants shred.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Black Knight Cordyline in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the darkest colour; in part shade the leaves turn a lighter bronze. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is frost hardy once established, though young plants appreciate shelter through their first winter in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. It grows in sand, loam or improved clay, but sitting in wet soil over winter is the one thing that reliably kills it. On heavy ground, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. A single application of slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the new growth strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None required. Strip the browning lower leaves by hand to reveal the trunk, or leave them as a skirt. A plant cut back usually reshoots as several heads rather than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown as tube stock and in packs of six 200mm pots. Both are young plants: a tube is typically a small fan of leaves under 20cm, and a 200mm plant is a fuller rosette with no trunk yet. Cordylines travel well because the leaves are tough and the crown is compact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the trunk to take a few years to form, with most of the early growth going into leaf and root. 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\/maximizing-your-garden-with-cordylines-tips-for-a-lush-landscape\"\u003eUsing cordylines in the Australian garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cordylines\"\u003eCompare the full cordyline range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eOther plants for coastal and salt exposed gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003eNarrow plants suited to balconies and courtyards\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. Cordyline foliage is toxic to cats and dogs, and chewing it can cause drooling, vomiting and loss of appetite. Choose a different feature plant if your pet regularly chews leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much frost will it take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy once established and copes with the frosts of most southern and tableland gardens. Young plants in their first winter are the vulnerable ones, so mulch the base and give them a sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the lower leaves going brown?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal ageing, not a problem. Cordylines shed their oldest leaves continuously as the trunk extends. Pull them off with a downward tug or trim them at the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use a pot at least 500mm wide with free draining mix and expect it to settle around 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51640518771007,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":17.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100452569407,"sku":null,"price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140068397375,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Black-Knight-Cordyline-Cordyline-australis-Black-Knight.png?v=1766223413"},{"product_id":"weeping-fig-ficus-benjamina-midnight-petite","title":"Weeping Fig - Ficus benjamina ‘Midnight Petite’","description":"\u003cp\u003eWeeping Fig 'Midnight Petite' (\u003cem\u003eFicus benjamina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Midnight Petite') is the small leaved, dark green form bred for containers rather than parks. It holds to about 2m tall and 1m wide, with fine weeping branches that clip into a neat column or hang as a loose fountain. This is the fig for an indoor corner, a sheltered balcony, or a row of planters that screens a view without a hedge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall leaves, tidy shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Foliage is roughly half the size of a standard weeping fig, so the plant reads as fine and dense rather than coarse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light, water when the top of the mix dries, and a trim twice a year is the whole routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt takes shaping.\u003c\/strong\u003e Column, ball or standard: it responds to clipping and reshoots readily from cut wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA screen you can move.\u003c\/strong\u003e In troughs at 80cm spacing it makes a clipped screen for an office, courtyard or balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright room with filtered light is ideal. Deeper into a room it survives but thins out, and it dislikes being shifted, so choose a position and leave it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It handles reflected heat and humidity far better than wind, so keep it out of a cold draught and off an exposed high rise corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClipped screening and topiary.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in a trough for a screen you can hold at 1.5m to 2m with two trims a year. Single 300mm plants suit a standard or a clipped column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing weeping fig in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light indoors, or part shade outdoors in tropical, subtropical and warm temperate gardens. It is frost tender, so anywhere that frosts, it lives inside through winter. Hot direct sun through glass scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality free draining potting mix in a pot with drainage holes. Grow it in a container rather than open ground: fig roots are vigorous, and in a garden bed they will lift paving and find pipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm of mix is dry, then let the pot drain fully. Sudden leaf drop almost always follows a change in light, temperature or watering rhythm rather than disease. Feed a liquid fertiliser monthly through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim in spring and again in late summer to hold shape and density. Cut stems bleed a milky sap that irritates skin and stains fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in five sizes: tube, 140mm in packs of ten, 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, and single 300mm pots. The multi packs exist for planter runs and screens. A 300mm plant is the one to buy for a single specimen with presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFigs travel well but often drop a proportion of their leaves in the fortnight after a move, which looks alarming and is not. Leave it in one position, water sparingly until new shoots appear, and expect it to refurnish within four to six weeks. 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\/caring-for-ficus-benjamina-plant\"\u003eCaring for a weeping fig indoors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eCompare the ficus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants on a similar routine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/topiary-and-shaping-plants\"\u003eOther plants that take clipping\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my weeping fig dropping leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always a change it disliked: a move to a darker spot, a cold draught, or a mix swinging between soaked and bone dry. Settle it in one position, water steadily, and new growth returns within a month or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it in the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not recommend it. Even in this compact form the roots are aggressive, and figs in open ground have a long record of lifting paving and blocking drains. Keep it in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The milky sap irritates cats, dogs and human skin alike, so keep it out of reach of a pet that chews foliage. Space plants about 80cm apart in a planter run so the inner branches do not thin from shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51641945522495,"sku":"QLD-tube","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140069806399,"sku":null,"price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140069773631,"sku":null,"price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140069839167,"sku":null,"price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140069740863,"sku":null,"price":107.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Weeping-Fig-Ficus-benjamina-Midnight-Petite.png?v=1766223517"},{"product_id":"variegated-rubber-plant-ficus-elastica-tineke","title":"Variegated rubber plant - Ficus elastica Tineke","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tineke') is the indoor tree to choose when a room needs height and pattern from a single pot. Broad leathery leaves are marbled in cream, grey green and deep green, and new growth unfurls pink from a red sheath. Indoors it reaches about 2m tall and 1m wide over several years, on little more than a fortnightly watering routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern on every leaf.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream and green marbling carries the plant year round with no flowers involved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal height from one pot.\u003c\/strong\u003e Around 2m indoors, enough to fill a corner or frame a doorway without spreading across the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForgiving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance, untroubled by household humidity swings and happy to be left alone between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou control the shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune the leader and it branches; leave it alone and it grows as one clean upright stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where nearly all of them live, in a bright room out of direct sun. Inside, your climate stops mattering, which counts with a plant this frost tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and feature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a pot 300mm or wider with drainage. Outdoors it is only reliable in frost free tropical and subtropical gardens, where it makes a bold feature in a sheltered courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: the milky sap irritates skin and eyes and is toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep it away from grazing pets and wear gloves when you prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Variegated Rubber Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and light.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light gives the strongest variegation. In low light the cream fades toward plain green and the stem stretches for the window, while direct sun through glass scorches the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e A quality indoor potting mix opened up with perlite. The pot needs a drainage hole and the saucer needs emptying, because standing water is the most common cause of failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top 3cm to 4cm of mix is dry: roughly fortnightly in summer and every three to four weeks in winter. Feed monthly with a half strength liquid fertiliser through the warm months only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and cleaning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut the leader back in spring to force branching, and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth each month so dust does not block the light they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes: tubestock, 200mm in packs of six and 250mm in packs of three. Tubes are small rooted cuttings, an inexpensive but slow start. The 200mm and 250mm plants are the usual choice, arriving single stemmed at around knee height and ready to pot straight up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome lower leaf drop over the first two to three weeks is normal while the plant adjusts to a new light level. Settle it in its final position rather than moving it around, and expect new leaves within about six weeks in warm weather. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/fig-ficus-care-guide\"\u003efig and ficus care guide\u003c\/a\u003e for watering, light and pruning detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eindoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ficus\"\u003eficus 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. The sap is toxic to pets if chewed and irritates skin and eyes, so keep it off floor level in a home with animals that nibble foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the new leaves losing their cream?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot enough light. 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It reaches about 10m tall and 7m wide with an upright, vase shaped frame that lifts cleanly over cars and footpaths, and the serrated foliage turns orange through to deep red before it drops. Fast growing, frost hardy and undemanding once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA clean vase shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e Branches sweep upward before spreading, so you get canopy overhead and clear space beneath, which is what a driveway needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable orange through to deep red in cooler districts, and still worthwhile in a mild one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, sun in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous it cools the house through the hot months, then lets the low winter light back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where other shade trees struggle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and frost hardy, which is a rare combination.\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 8m apart for a matched row. The upright habit lets the canopies meet overhead while the trunks stay clear of vehicles and pedestrians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over lawns and entertaining areas.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree covers a good part of a backyard by maturity, with branching high enough to walk and sit under. The bare winter silhouette is worth having on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Green Vase Zelkova in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is at home in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, colouring most strongly where the autumn nights are genuinely cold. Heat and wind do not trouble it once the roots are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, but it wants drainage and depth. Improve the backfill with compost, and on heavy clay plant slightly proud of the surrounding level rather than in a bowl that collects water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep weekly soaks through the first two summers, after which it is drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring supports the growth rate, with 75mm of mulch out to the drip line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative work matters more here than ongoing trimming. Over the first three or four winters select a single leader and remove tight forks, lift the lower branches to the clearance you want, then leave it alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from 400mm and 30L pots up through 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L to a 400L advanced specimen. The 400mm and 30L plants are young trees with a formed leader, the value option if you can wait. From 100L up you are buying immediate height and a canopy that already reads as a tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect bare branches if it arrives between autumn and late winter. That is dormancy rather than damage, and those months are the best planting window. Growth is quick once established, often 50cm to 1m a year. 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\/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\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with reliable autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from a house or paving should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m from a wall and 3m from paving. The roots are not aggressive by shade tree standards, but a 7m canopy needs room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good elm substitute?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is why it is planted so widely in Australian streets. It gives the same vase shape and canopy density without the suckering habit that makes English elm a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow quickly will it give shade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom a 100L or larger tree, useful shade within three to four seasons. From a 30L or 400mm plant allow six to eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of leaf litter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sheds the whole canopy over a few weeks in autumn, so plan for one solid clean up rather than constant sweeping. The leaves are small and break down quickly in a garden bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140086419775,"sku":null,"price":344.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100508471615,"sku":null,"price":676.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652080927039,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51647935054143,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51647957696831,"sku":"QLD","price":661.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647957893439,"sku":"QLD","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100508569919,"sku":null,"price":1003.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648161251647,"sku":"QLD","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100508373311,"sku":null,"price":4207.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51647958090047,"sku":"QLD","price":4331.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500L","offer_id":55100508504383,"sku":null,"price":5362.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100508406079,"sku":null,"price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800L","offer_id":55100508438847,"sku":null,"price":10972.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-Vase-Zelkova-Zelkova-serrata-Green-Vase.png?v=1766224300"},{"product_id":"acer-negundo-sensation-acer-negundo-sensation","title":"Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ - Acer negundo ‘Sensation’","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcer negundo 'Sensation' (\u003cem\u003eAcer negundo\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sensation') is a box elder maple grown for one thing above all: the orange to deep red autumn canopy. It reaches roughly 7m tall and 5m across, fast enough to throw real shade within a few seasons rather than a decade. It also shrugs off frost, drought, wind and poor soil, which makes it a far easier tree than the ornamental maples most gardeners reach for first.\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 canopy turns through orange to red before leaf drop, and in a cool autumn it holds for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade sooner.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker deciduous shade trees, so a bare backyard gains a usable canopy in a handful of seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e It cools the house through the hot months, then drops its leaves and lets low winter light back through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, so it does not need a pampered site to perform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLawn and backyard shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set it 5m to 6m clear of the house and paving so the mature crown can spread without constant reduction pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 6m to 8m apart along a drive. At that spacing the crowns meet overhead within several seasons while each tree keeps a balanced shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a front lawn carries the autumn display on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Acer negundo 'Sensation' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with shelter from harsh afternoon exposure in dry inland gardens. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean climates, and it is comfortably frost hardy. Be realistic about the colour: it depends on a cold snap, so gardens with cold nights get far stronger tones than mild coastal ones, and it is not a tree for the tropics or subtropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts poor, rocky ground that would stall a fussier maple, but it wants drainage. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound and work compost through the backfill. 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, after which it copes with dry spells on its own. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is dormant and the framework is visible. Fast growth makes softer wood, so shorten narrow forked limbs early and lift the lower branches over two or three winters for a clean trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell this maple in advanced sizes only: 400mm, 500mm, 45L, 100L, 200L and 400L. Even the smallest is a standing tree with a formed trunk, and from 100L up you are buying immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdered between late autumn and early spring it will arrive bare of leaves. That is dormancy, not a fault, and it is 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\u003eCompare options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\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\u003cli\u003eSee what else is available as \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eadvanced stock\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will turn, but the intensity tracks the autumn temperatures. 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The leaves turn clear gold before they go, giving the tree two distinct seasons rather than one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter is its best season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare coral red stems carry the garden through the months when most deciduous trees have nothing to offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fine palmate leaves turn a soft clear yellow rather than muddy brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright and well mannered.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 5m by 3m it suits a small garden or a courtyard, and the branching stays open enough to plant beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and undemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows quietly and needs almost no pruning, which is why it works in a pot or a tight bed.\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 winter light catches the stems, against a dark hedge or a plain wall that shows the coral colour rather than competing with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 500mm or wider holds it for years and keeps it nearer 2.5m to 3m. 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It will not accept waterlogging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the root zone evenly moist through the first two summers and never let a young tree dry right out. A light application of slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove crossing or damaged wood in mid winter while the tree is bare, and leave the young stems alone, since those carry the colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown right across the range, from 250mm packs of three and single 300mm plants through 400mm and 500mm pots, and on to advanced 45L, 100L and 200L specimens. The smaller pots are young trees, little more than a slender whip with a few side branches, and take four or five years to look like a tree. 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It makes a shapely deciduous shade tree of about 9m tall and 5m across, with a neat oval head and small red flowers on bare wood at the end of winter. Given cool nights and reliable moisture, nothing in an Australian street beats it in May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate, intense autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The turn comes weeks after other maples have finished, in deep scarlet rather than a washed out orange.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast for a maple.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on useful height each year, so an advanced tree gives real shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood with damp ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusually for a feature tree it tolerates wet feet, which suits low lying lawns and heavier soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA tidy shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is naturally oval and balanced, so it needs almost no shaping.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree shades a seating area through summer, then drops its leaves and hands back the winter sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The autumn display is the reason to buy it, so plant it where it is seen from indoors, not down the side of the block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees about 5m apart to match the mature spread. Any tighter and the canopies push each other sideways instead of forming even heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing October Glory Red Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. This is a tree for Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Tasmania and the tablelands. It is frost hardy, but not a subtropical or arid climate tree, and it disappoints in a hot dry garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, moisture retentive soil, slightly acidic if you have the choice. It handles heavier ground and periods of wet better than most trees, but it resents shallow, dry, alkaline soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture is the one thing it will not compromise on. Deep soak weekly through the first three summers, then in dry spells. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring, with 75mm of mulch kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little needed. Prune in late winter while dormant, removing crossing or damaged limbs only. Avoid cutting in spring, when maples bleed sap heavily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in six sizes, from 400mm and 500mm pots through 45L, 75L and 100L to a 200L specimen. The 400mm and 45L trees are young standards with a clear trunk and a forming head, and suit most gardens. From 100L up you are buying real height and canopy on day one, and you will want two people and a trolley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous stock may arrive bare or barely leafed depending on the season, which is normal. Expect the first year to go into roots, with strong extension growth from the second. 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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare trees and plants grown for autumn colour\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-that-change-colour-throughout-the-year\"\u003ePlants that change colour through the year\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate impact\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly partly. The scarlet display depends on cold autumn nights, so cool temperate gardens get the full effect while mild coastal areas see a shorter, softer turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a maple once the roots are established, given water. Growth slows noticeably in dry ground, which is the most common reason a young tree stalls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots safe near paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaple roots run shallow and can lift paving over time. Allow at least 4m of clearance from slabs, paths and services, and water deeply so roots are not drawn to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100509258047,"sku":null,"price":406.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":55100509290815,"sku":null,"price":384.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100509323583,"sku":null,"price":204.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140086681919,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140086714687,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51647960940863,"sku":"QLD","price":390.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51647961137471,"sku":"QLD","price":528.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100509356351,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51651960701247,"sku":"QLD","price":818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51647957500223,"sku":"QLD","price":1925.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"230L","offer_id":55100509192511,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"350L","offer_id":55100509225279,"sku":null,"price":2378.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100509389119,"sku":null,"price":4537.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Acer-rubrum-October-Glory-Acer-rubrum-October-Glory.png?v=1766224306"},{"product_id":"golden-robinia-robinia-pseudoacacia-frisia","title":"Golden Robinia - Robinia pseudoacacia ‘Frisia’","description":"\u003cp\u003eGolden Robinia (\u003cem\u003eRobinia pseudoacacia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Frisia') is grown for foliage rather than flowers. The ferny leaves open bright gold in spring, hold a lime gold through summer and deepen to butter yellow before dropping, on a fast growing deciduous tree of about 8m tall and 5m wide. Few trees light up a lawn or a driveway as reliably, and it does it on poor, dry ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour for three seasons.\u003c\/strong\u003e The gold is in the leaf itself, so the display runs from the first spring flush right through to leaf drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on height quickly, which makes it a sensible choice when a new garden needs a canopy sooner rather than later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense shade over summer, then bare branches that let winter sun back onto the house and lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUndemanding.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and content in poor soil.\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 lawn.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen in open lawn is the classic use, where the gold canopy carries against green and the crown has room to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Planted to the west or north west of a living area it takes the heat out of summer afternoons without darkening the house in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 6m to 8m apart for an even avenue. Closer than that and the crowns compete, which pushes the trees up rather than out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Golden Robinia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, which the foliage colour depends on. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens and is genuinely frost hardy. In hot humid subtropical districts the colour is less reliable and growth is coarser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil that drains, including dry, shallow and poor ground. Avoid sites that stay waterlogged in winter. Mulch 75mm deep and keep it clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers, then it largely looks after itself. Feeding is rarely necessary and heavy nitrogen only produces soft growth that breaks in wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter to balance the crown and remove crossing limbs, because the timber is brittle in storms. Wear gloves, as the stems carry thorns. Two honest drawbacks: it suckers freely from the roots, so expect to cut or mow suckers each year, and all parts are toxic if eaten, which rules it out near stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 400mm pots and in advanced 45L and 100L sizes. The 400mm trees are young, with a single leader, and they catch up fast. The 45L and 100L trees arrive with real height and a formed framework, which is the usual choice for a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, a tree delivered from late autumn to early spring arrives bare, which is normal and the best planting window. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse deciduous trees\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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants with strong autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eCompare driveway and avenue trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really sucker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, freely, and it is the main drawback of the tree. Suckers come up well away from the trunk, so plan for an annual cut or mow, and avoid planting it in a bed of low shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuickly. In a sunny position with water through the first two summers it puts on strong annual growth and makes useful shade within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly sparsely. Grafted 'Frisia' plants produce few of the white pea flowers of the species, so buy it for the golden foliage, not the bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around pets and stock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All parts of the plant are toxic if eaten, and the stems are thorny. Keep it away from paddocks and think carefully before planting it where animals chew bark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100510601535,"sku":null,"price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140088746303,"sku":null,"price":293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100510634303,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51649333035327,"sku":"QLD","price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51647999967551,"sku":"QLD","price":750.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Golden-Robinia-Robinia-pseudoacacia-Frisia.jpg?v=1766224317"},{"product_id":"bradford-pear-pyrus-calleryana-bradford","title":"Bradford Pear - Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’","description":"\u003cp\u003eBradford Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus calleryana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bradford') is the ornamental pear to plant when you want shade quickly under a broad, even crown. It reaches around 10m tall and 7m wide, covers itself in white blossom before the leaves appear, and closes the year in red and burgundy. Growth is fast, it copes with poor soil and dry summers, and it asks for almost nothing once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the quicker deciduous trees to build a canopy, so an advanced plant casts real shade within a few seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of display.\u003c\/strong\u003e White flowers cover the bare branches in early spring, and the glossy leaves turn red to burgundy in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous where it helps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare branches let winter sun onto the house and the summer canopy blocks it, which an evergreen gets exactly backwards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough on difficult sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat tolerant, drought tolerant once established and unbothered by poor soil, so a compacted new estate block suits it.\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 5m apart. That spacing lets the rounded crowns meet overhead without the trunks crowding, and keeps the canopy line even.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a lawn.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen with 7m of width gives a generous shaded circle. Allow at least 4m clearance from the house and from paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening at height.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row at 5m screens an upper storey outlook through the warm months, then opens up once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bradford Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade costs both flower and autumn colour. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and the colour is deepest where autumn nights turn genuinely cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost any soil works, including clay, provided water moves away rather than sitting. Dig the hole twice the width of the root ball and mulch 75mm deep, kept 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 so the roots go down rather than sideways. After that it is genuinely drought tolerant, and a slow release fertiliser each spring is all it wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is the one job that matters. The branch angles are naturally narrow and tight forks can split in a storm, so prune through the first three winters to leave well spaced limbs. After that, remove crossing wood only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it from 200mm pots in packs of six, through 400mm and 30L, up to 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L specimens. The 200mm and 400mm sizes are young whips, the sensible choice for a long avenue if you can wait. From 45L up you are buying a formed trunk and a head of branches on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt arrives bare in winter and in leaf the rest of the year, and some leaf loss in transit is normal. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-care-guide\"\u003eornamental pear care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous tree collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other options for an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eavenue or driveway planting\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse trees chosen for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour\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 an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive metres between trunks. 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It is a selected male form, so it sets no seed and there are no seedlings to weed out of the garden beds. The foliage turns reddish orange before the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeedless by selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Male clones like this one carry no fruit, which removes the self seeding problem that gives ordinary ash trees a bad name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in summer, sun in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e A dense canopy through the hot months, then bare branches that let winter sun reach the windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReddish orange autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reliable seasonal colour in cool and temperate districts, and useful colour even in warmer inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough where other trees struggle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought and heat tolerant, wind firm and content in poor soil, which is why it is planted as a street tree.\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 Space 6m to 8m apart for an even avenue. The upright oval crown lifts clear of vehicles and keeps its symmetry without formative pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade over lawn and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature tree covers a seating area or a good part of a back lawn, and the deciduous habit keeps the space usable in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e On rural blocks, plant 6m apart in a row to filter wind across a paddock or driveway rather than block it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Cimmaron Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room for the crown. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, and it is properly frost hardy. Humid tropical and subtropical gardens are not its country, since it wants a cold winter to go dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It accepts most soils, including poor and compacted ground, provided water does not sit around the roots. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, and mulch 75mm deep out to the drip line, kept 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, then only in long dry spells once established. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough for a tree of this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed. Remove crossing branches while the tree is young and lift the lower limbs for clearance over a path or driveway. Prune in late winter before the buds move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in a 400mm pot and in 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L and 400L sizes. The 400mm and 45L trees are young, with a straight leader and a light head, and they establish quickly. From 100L upwards you are buying trunk calliper and real height on day one, which is the choice for a driveway where the effect matters now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are deciduous, so stock supplied in the cooler months arrives with bare branches and buds. 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\/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\/driveway-trees\"\u003eBrowse the driveway tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eOther trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\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\u003eQuickly for a shade tree, particularly in the first five years with water and open ground. Growth slows as the crown fills out and the tree settles near 10m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 6m from walls and paving so the mature crown has room. Ash roots are vigorous, so keep it well away from drains and septic lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it colour up in warm districts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, though the display is stronger where autumn nights are cold. In warm temperate gardens expect softer orange tones over a shorter period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100511781183,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm (Backorder)","offer_id":55100511879487,"sku":null,"price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089205055,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51648017924415,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648018121023,"sku":"QLD","price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648018317631,"sku":"QLD","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100511748415,"sku":null,"price":1051.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648020513087,"sku":"QLD","price":1718.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648020709695,"sku":"QLD","price":3437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100511617343,"sku":null,"price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100511650111,"sku":null,"price":7693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1100L","offer_id":55100511682879,"sku":null,"price":15840.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fraxinus-pennsylvanica-Cimmaron-Fraxinus-pennsylvanica-Cimmzam.png?v=1766224327"},{"product_id":"fraxinus-pennsylvanica-urbanite-fraxinus-pennsylvanica-urbdell","title":"Fraxinus pennsylvanica Urbanite® - Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’","description":"\u003cp\u003eUrbanite Ash (\u003cem\u003eFraxinus pennsylvanica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Urbdell') is a broad pyramidal shade tree that grows fast to about 12m tall and 8m wide, then holds a clean, symmetrical head with very little help. It was selected for street and car park conditions, so heat, wind, drought and poor compacted soil are all within its range. In autumn the canopy turns bronze to purple before the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade in a hurry.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuinely fast grower, so a bare block has usable canopy years earlier than with a slower tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze to purple autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e A deeper autumn than the yellow most ashes give, and it holds well before the leaves turn and fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for hard sites.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, heat and drought tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, which is why it is used along streets and car parks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter sun, summer shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades the house through summer and lets the winter light back in once the canopy is bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a large garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it room: at 8m wide it wants at least 5m of clearance from a house, a fence line or a boundary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m to 10m apart along a driveway so the mature canopies meet overhead without crowding each other. The even, repeatable form is what makes an avenue line up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen on a lawn reads well from every side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Urbanite Ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid climate tree, so it performs across southern Australia and the dry inland. It is not the pick for the humid tropics or subtropics, where deciduous ash colours poorly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, including compacted and low fertility ground. It still establishes faster in a well prepared hole with compost through the backfill. 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 Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers, then taper off as it becomes drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring while the tree is young builds the canopy quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Formative pruning in the first few winters sets a single leader and lifts the lower branches to the height you want to drive under. After that it needs very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes run from a 400mm pot through 45L, 75L, 100L, 200L, 400L and 750L. The 400mm and 45L trees are the value entry point and catch up quickly given water. From 100L upward you are buying real trunk calliper and immediate height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. If it arrives bare in winter that is normal for a deciduous tree, and it will leaf out 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=\"\/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\/driveway-trees\"\u003eBrowse driveway and avenue trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eCompare trees with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/advanced-trees\"\u003eAdvanced trees for immediate height\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m, more if you can. The canopy spreads to about 8m, so a tree planted tight to a wall needs constant pruning to keep it off the roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it actually grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a shade tree, particularly in the first five years with water and a spring feed. Growth slows as it nears its mature 12m, and is slower again in dry inland gardens without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it drop a lot of leaf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in autumn, as any deciduous tree does. The drop is concentrated over a few weeks rather than spread across the year, which most people find easier to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it cope with frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is frost hardy and well suited to cold districts. Young trees still benefit from a stake and a clear, weed free circle around the base for the first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100512043327,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100512076095,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089237823,"sku":null,"price":346.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100512108863,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51648021168447,"sku":"QLD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648021365055,"sku":"QLD","price":612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51649464238399,"sku":"QLD","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100512010559,"sku":null,"price":1051.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648021758271,"sku":"QLD","price":1574.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100511945023,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648021954879,"sku":"QLD","price":1512.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":51648023200063,"sku":"QLD","price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100511977791,"sku":null,"price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Fraxinus-pennsylvanica-Urbanite-Fraxinus-pennsylvanica-Urbdell.png?v=1766224329"},{"product_id":"gleditsia-triacanthos-var-inermis-sunburst","title":"Gleditsia triacanthos - var. inermis ‘Sunburst’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunburst Honey Locust (\u003cem\u003eGleditsia triacanthos\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003einermis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sunburst') opens each spring in bright gold, settles to lime green through summer, then colours again before the leaves drop. It grows quickly to about 10m with a canopy near 7m across, and unlike the wild species it carries no thorns and sets no pods. The shade is light and dappled, so lawn and garden beds still grow underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGold twice a year.\u003c\/strong\u003e New growth emerges butter yellow, holds lime green over summer, then turns yellow again in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade you can plant under.\u003c\/strong\u003e The finely divided leaflets filter light rather than blocking it, so grass and shrubs survive beneath the canopy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo thorns and no pods.\u003c\/strong\u003e The wild honey locust is armed with spines and drops heavy pods. This selection has neither, so it is safe over a driveway or play area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast, and tough with it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and wind tolerant once the roots are away.\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.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree in open lawn is the classic use. Allow about 7m of clear space and keep it well back from the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 7m to 8m apart along a drive so the crowns just meet at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The golden foliage reads strongly against dark brick or a green hedge, so one tree can carry a front garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sunburst Honey Locust in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room overhead. It suits cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and semi-arid gardens, so Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, the tablelands and most inland towns. It wants a real winter, so in humid subtropical and tropical gardens the colour is muted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. It handles alkaline soil and compacted ground that trouble fussier trees, provided drainage is reasonable. 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, after which it is genuinely drought tolerant. A complete fertiliser in early spring for the first few years is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare and the structure is easy to read. Establish one clear leader early, remove crossing limbs, and lift the lower branches gradually so you can mow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSix sizes are sold: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 30L, 45L, 100L and 200L. The smaller sizes are young whips with a slender trunk, and at this growth rate they catch up quickly, which makes them the economical choice for an avenue. The 100L and 200L trees arrive with height and a formed head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a deciduous tree, so a winter delivery arrives bare or nearly bare. That looks alarming and is entirely normal; winter is the best time to plant one. 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\/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\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eBrowse fast growing shade trees\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really have no thorns or seed pods?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCorrect. The variety name inermis means unarmed, and this selection is podless too, so there is no spiny litter to rake and nothing to puncture a tyre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast for a shade tree. With water through the warm months expect noticeable height each year, and a useful canopy within about five years from a 45L plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow lawn or garden beds under it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is one of its real advantages. The leaflets are small and widely spaced, so enough light reaches the ground for grass and shade tolerant shrubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour well in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe spring gold shows anywhere it grows, but the autumn display depends on cool nights. In Melbourne, Canberra and the tablelands it is reliable; warm coastal gardens get a shorter, softer show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140089336127,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100512371007,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089303359,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100512272703,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"580mm","offer_id":55100512305471,"sku":null,"price":478.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652325048639,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51652050583871,"sku":"QLD","price":384.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648024871231,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140089270591,"sku":null,"price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Gleditsia-triacanthos-var_-inermis-Sunburst.png?v=1766224331"},{"product_id":"biloxi-crepe-myrtle-lagerstroemia-biloxi","title":"Biloxi Crepe Myrtle - Lagerstroemia ‘Biloxi’","description":"\u003cp\u003eBiloxi Crepe Myrtle (\u003cem\u003eLagerstroemia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Biloxi') is the crepe myrtle to choose when you want a genuine tree rather than a tall shrub. It grows to about 6m tall and 4m wide, carries soft pink flowers through summer, colours in autumn, then drops its leaves to reveal smooth cinnamon toned bark that carries the winter. As a mildew resistant hybrid it keeps its foliage clean in humid summers where older varieties turn grey with powdery mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrepe myrtle at tree scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 6m it reads as a true small tree, tall enough to walk and park under, ideal where most crepe myrtles top out too low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft pink summer flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generous trusses of crepe textured bloom arrive in the hottest months, when little else in the garden is performing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon bark in winter.\u003c\/strong\u003e The smooth, mottled trunks make the bare season a feature rather than a gap, after warm autumn foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMildew resistant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bred to shrug off the powdery mildew that dusts older crepe myrtles in humid districts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to live with.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive roots, tolerance of heat, drought, frost and poor soil, and it is considered non toxic to pets.\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 Its height and clean trunks suit repeat planting. Space avenue trees about 4m to 5m apart so the mature crowns just touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single multi trunked specimen gives flowers, autumn colour and winter bark from one position in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree for smaller blocks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy shades a seating area or window through summer, then drops its leaves and lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Biloxi Crepe Myrtle in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. It performs in subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates, flowering hardest where summers run hot, and it is fully frost hardy once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remarkably unfussy. Any drained soil works, including poor ones; enrich the planting hole with compost to speed establishment.\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 reliably drought tolerant. A light feed of controlled release fertiliser in spring is ample.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Less than you think. It flowers on new season growth, so a light tidy in late winter is all it needs. Resist hard lopping, which ruins the branch structure and the bark display that make this tree worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Biloxi in 400mm and 500mm pots and as advanced 75L, 100L and 200L trees, so it arrives with real structure rather than as a whip. It is deciduous: winter deliveries arrive bare branched, showing that cinnamon bark, and leaf out in spring. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect flowers in the first or second summer as the roots take hold, 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 full \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/crepe-myrtle-care-guide\"\u003ecrepe myrtle care guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/do-crepe-myrtles-lose-their-leaves\"\u003ewhat crepe myrtles do in winter\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare varieties in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crepe-myrtles\"\u003ecrepe myrtle collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003edriveway trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Biloxi different from other crepe myrtles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight and health. Most garden crepe myrtles finish between 3m and 5m; Biloxi reaches about 6m with a tree like form, and its hybrid breeding gives strong resistance to powdery mildew in humid summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is deciduous. The foliage colours in autumn, drops, and leaves the smooth cinnamon bark on display until the spring flush. Planted north of a window, that means summer shade and winter sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShould I prune it hard each winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Hard lopping produces coarse regrowth, fewer well placed flowers and permanent scarring. A light late winter tidy, removing spent heads and crossing twigs, keeps it flowering and keeps its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe to plant near a driveway or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The root system is non invasive, which is part of why crepe myrtles are standard avenue and street trees. Allow for the 4m crown when setting the planting line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100512502079,"sku":null,"price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100512698687,"sku":null,"price":287.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":55100512567615,"sku":null,"price":291.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100512469311,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100512764223,"sku":null,"price":177.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":51649621590335,"sku":"QLD","price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140089368895,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100512534847,"sku":null,"price":404.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":51648025952575,"sku":"QLD","price":651.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100512633151,"sku":null,"price":1963.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51651876749631,"sku":"QLD","price":756.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100512731455,"sku":null,"price":1375.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51651874980159,"sku":"QLD","price":1993.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100512436543,"sku":null,"price":2818.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Biloxi-Crepe-Myrtle-Lagerstroemia-Biloxi.png?v=1766224332"},{"product_id":"southworth-dancer-birchleaf-pear-pyrus-betulaefolia-southworth-dancer","title":"Southworth Dancer™ Birchleaf Pear - Pyrus betulaefolia ‘Southworth Dancer™’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouthworth Dancer Birchleaf Pear (\u003cem\u003ePyrus betulifolia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Southworth Dancer') is an upright deciduous ornamental pear for driveways, avenues and front gardens that need a real tree. It reaches about 8m tall and 5m wide, opens with white blossom in spring, and finishes the year in orange to red autumn colour before dropping its leaves. Growth is quick for a tree this size, and it handles frost, heat, wind and dry spells once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo seasons of display.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clouds of white blossom in spring, then orange and red foliage in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn upright, orderly shape.\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow crown reads as formal in a row, which is why this pear is a standard choice for driveways and street plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter light in the house.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades a north facing room in summer and lets the winter sun back in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind tolerant and heat tolerant, with no serious pruning requirement once the framework is set.\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 Space trees at least 5m apart to match the mature canopy width, or 6m to 7m if you want each crown to stand clear rather than form a continuous line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree for a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8m with a 5m spread it throws useful summer shade over an outdoor area without the bulk of a full sized shade tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen suits a front lawn where the blossom and autumn colour are seen from the street.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Southworth Dancer Birchleaf Pear in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, with room overhead. It is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree, suiting Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Sydney and the tablelands. It needs winter chill to colour and flower well, so it is not a choice for tropical or subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable, and more forgiving of heavy ground than most ornamental trees, but it still wants drainage. Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, backfill with the existing soil rather than pure compost, 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, then only in prolonged dry weather. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough. Note that it can eventually exceed 10m on deep, rich, well watered soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while dormant. Remove crossing branches and any competing leader in the first few years to establish a single strong trunk, then leave it largely alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is sold as advanced stock only: 400mm pots, then 45L, 100L and 200L. Even the smallest is a substantial tree with a formed trunk, and the 100L and 200L sizes give immediate height on a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it arrives in the cooler months it may be bare of leaves, which is normal for a deciduous tree in dormancy and not a fault. Stake advanced trees for two years against wind rock. 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\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/ornamental-pear-trees-top-10-varieties-for-your-garden\"\u003eCompare the top ornamental pear varieties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse trees suited to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003edriveways and avenues\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ornamental-trees\"\u003eornamental tree range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\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 an avenue?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive metres apart gives a continuous canopy line along a driveway. Stretch to 6m or 7m if you prefer each tree to keep its own distinct shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect about 8m tall and 5m wide in an average garden. On deep, rich soil with reliable water it can pass 10m, so allow overhead clearance from power lines and eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutumn colour depends on cold nights. In Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and the tablelands the display is reliable; in warm coastal Sydney it is softer and later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089401663,"sku":null,"price":371.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51649441497407,"sku":"QLD","price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100512928063,"sku":null,"price":396.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648027099455,"sku":"QLD","price":838.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100512829759,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51649441694015,"sku":"QLD","price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Southworth-Dancer-Birchleaf-Pear-Pyrus-betulaefolia-Southworth-Dancer.jpg?v=1766224334"},{"product_id":"purple-leaf-flowering-plum-prunus-cerasifera-nigra","title":"Purple Leaf Flowering Plum - Prunus cerasifera ‘Nigra’","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Leaf Flowering Plum (\u003cem\u003ePrunus cerasifera\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nigra') is a deciduous tree grown for colour rather than crop. It reaches about 5m tall and 3.5m wide, and the leaves open bronze then hold deep burgundy all summer before turning red in autumn. Pale pink blossom covers 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\u003eColour for eight months, not two weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most flowering trees give a brief show. This one holds deep purple foliage all season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlossom on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft pink flowers open in late winter before the leaves return, so it earns its place at the dullest point of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right scale for a suburban block.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 5m by 3.5m it casts useful shade over a seat or a lawn without swallowing a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and drought tolerant after two seasons, which suits cold inland gardens and dry Mediterranean ones alike.\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 in a lawn or front garden reads as a block of colour for most of the year. Underplant with something low and green so the purple stays the focus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees about 4m apart along a drive. Any closer and the crowns crowd, which spoils the shape that makes this tree worth growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open enough to sit under while still letting light reach the beds below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Leaf Flowering Plum in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always. In part shade the purple washes out to a muddy bronze and flowering thins. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, where winter cold sets the blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any reasonably drained soil suits it, from light sand to clay loam. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot, break up the sides and work compost through the backfill. 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. After that it copes with dry spells and only needs help in a long drought. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter, straight after flowering. Remove crossing branches and anything growing inwards, and lift the lowest limbs if you want to walk or mow underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow it in 250mm packs of three, 300mm and 400mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L sizes. The 300mm and 400mm plants arrive as young lightly branched trees, roughly waist to chest height. The 45L and 100L trees carry a formed head and give shade within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, a tree despatched between late autumn and late winter will arrive bare. That is normal, not a fault. Plants 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=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse the deciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003ePlants grown for 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 for lining a driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003eThe best time 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 fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, and lightly. 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It reaches about 9m tall and 6m across, casting real shade through summer, then turning brilliant orange and scarlet before dropping its leaves and letting the winter sun through. The roots go down rather than out, which is why councils use it on nature strips.\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 a cold climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lights up orange and scarlet in warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens where liquidambars and maples sulk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer shade, then winter sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e A rounded 6m canopy shades a lawn through the hot months, then bares off so the house gets light in July.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep and non-invasive, which makes it a standard street tree rather than a risk near paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in hard conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant, heat tolerant, wind tolerant and content in poor soil, including dry inland gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a shade tree over lawn or paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow 6m of clear width and about 4m from the house. The canopy is high branched enough that grass still grows underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 6m to 8m apart for a formal run where canopies meet overhead in time, or 10m apart to keep each tree separate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs a feature tree in a dry garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e On an unirrigated block or thin soil, few deciduous trees this size thrive with so little help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chinese Pistachio in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always, because shade cuts the growth and the autumn display. It suits warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens, which covers Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney and inland towns. Cold nights sharpen the colour. It is not the tree for the wet tropics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy. Poor, stony, sandy or alkaline ground all work, provided water drains away. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers while the taproot goes down. After that a monthly soak in a dry summer is plenty, with a complete slow release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while it is bare. Young trees can be gawky, so shorten wayward leaders for the first three or four years and lift the lower branches to the clearance you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in six sizes: 300mm and 400mm pots, then 30L, 45L, 100L and advanced 400L specimens. The 300mm and 400mm plants are slender young trees, often a metre or two of single stem, and they are the sensible buy for an avenue. From 45L upwards you are buying a tree with a formed head and immediate presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing deciduous, trees dispatched between late autumn and early spring arrive bare, which is normal. Expect around 40cm to 60cm of growth a year once established. 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\/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\"\u003eThe best trees for lining an Australian driveway\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003eCompare other driveway and avenue trees\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\u003eModerate. Expect roughly 40cm to 60cm a year with reasonable water, quicker early and slower as it nears 9m. It is worth buying at a larger size if you want shade this decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I get autumn colour in a warm garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and that is the reason to choose it. Colour is strongest where autumn nights turn cool, so Adelaide, Canberra and Melbourne see the most intense scarlet, but Sydney and Perth still colour well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce edible pistachios?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a relative of the commercial pistachio, grown purely as an ornamental shade tree. The flowers are insignificant, and female trees carry small fruit that birds take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100513517887,"sku":null,"price":261.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100513485119,"sku":null,"price":330.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140089532735,"sku":null,"price":155.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100513616191,"sku":null,"price":214.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089565503,"sku":null,"price":285.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30L (Backorder)","offer_id":51652129095999,"sku":"QLD","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51651912368447,"sku":"QLD","price":360.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100513681727,"sku":null,"price":742.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51652059463999,"sku":"QLD","price":550.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100513354047,"sku":null,"price":1787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100513452351,"sku":null,"price":3691.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":51648034144575,"sku":"QLD","price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100513386815,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100513419583,"sku":null,"price":12787.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Chinese-Pistachio-Pistacia-chinensis.png?v=1766224337"},{"product_id":"tupelo-tree-nyssa-sylvatica","title":"Tupelo Tree - Nyssa sylvatica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tupelo Tree (\u003cem\u003eNyssa sylvatica\u003c\/em\u003e) is grown for one thing above all: the most reliable scarlet autumn colour of any deciduous tree in Australian gardens. It settles at about 10m tall and 6m wide here, well short of the 20m it reaches in North America, with a neat pyramidal outline and glossy leaves that turn crimson and orange before dropping. It also tolerates wet ground, which few shade trees do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour you can count on.\u003c\/strong\u003e The scarlet is deep and even, and it holds for weeks rather than the few days some maples manage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA proper shade tree at 10m.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wide enough at 6m to shade a lawn or patio, without the scale of a park tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt handles wet feet.\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally a swamp margin tree, so it suits the low, damp corner where most trees rot out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet in summer, generous in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy dark foliage all season, small flowers that bees work heavily, then fruit the birds strip.\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 entertaining area.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it 6m of clear width away from a roofline. Bare branches in winter let the light back through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m to 10m apart for an even rhythm without the canopies crowding at maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDamp and low lying ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with soil that stays wet after rain, so the flat back corner of a block is a genuine option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tupelo Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the strongest colour. This is a frost hardy cool temperate and warm temperate tree, so it suits southern gardens, the tablelands and cooler inland districts. It needs cold nights to colour properly, so the autumn display is unreliable further north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It prefers slightly acidic soil and tolerates heavy or seasonally wet ground. Work compost through a wide planting hole and mulch 75mm deep, kept clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water weekly through the first two summers. It develops a taproot and resents being moved, so choose the spot carefully. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove crossing or damaged limbs in winter while the tree is bare, and lift the lower branches only for clearance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 250mm in packs of three, single 300mm and 400mm pots, and advanced 100L and 200L stock. The 250mm and 300mm plants are young whips, often a single leader, and they establish fastest. The 400mm is the usual middle ground, while 100L and 200L trees arrive with real height and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArriving in winter it will be leafless, which is normal for a deciduous tree. 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\u003eCompare the range in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for the same seasonal change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-canopy-trees-to-create-shade\"\u003eThe best canopy trees for shade\u003c\/a\u003e covers spacing and placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003eBest trees for lining driveways\u003c\/a\u003e if you are planting a run.\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\u003eModerate: roughly 30 to 50cm a year once established, faster on good soil with water. Plant it young and leave it alone rather than expecting instant screening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill I get autumn colour in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. The scarlet depends on cold nights, so cool temperate gardens colour best, while warmer areas see muddier tones and a shorter display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I transplant it later?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter not to. Tupelo forms a deep taproot and moves badly once established, so treat the first planting position as permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from the house should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 5m from a building for a canopy that reaches 6m wide. Roots are not aggressive, but clearance protects gutters as the crown fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100513780031,"sku":null,"price":740.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100513812799,"sku":null,"price":435.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140089663807,"sku":null,"price":339.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140089696575,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100514009407,"sku":null,"price":181.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089631039,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100514042175,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100513878335,"sku":null,"price":415.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":55100513845567,"sku":null,"price":2293.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648037945663,"sku":"QLD","price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140089598271,"sku":null,"price":1918.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100513911103,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100513747263,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100513943871,"sku":null,"price":6407.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000L","offer_id":55100513976639,"sku":null,"price":18700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Tupelo-Tree-Nyssa-sylvatica.png?v=1766224339"},{"product_id":"acer-palmatum-dissectum-seiryu-acer-palmatum-dissectum-seiryu","title":"Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’ - Acer palmatum dissectum ‘Seiryu’","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeiryu Japanese Maple (\u003cem\u003eAcer palmatum dissectum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Seiryu') is the odd one out among the lace leaf maples, and the most useful. Other dissectums weep into low mounds; Seiryu grows upright to about 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide, a genuine small tree in finely cut, ferny foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpright lace leaf habit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The only upright growing dissectum, so the cut leaves sit at eye level with room to plant beneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green through spring and summer, then gold and orange deepening to crimson before leaf fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3.5m by 2.5m it suits courtyards and entry beds a full sized maple would crowd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-invasive roots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, shallow roots sit safely beside paths and paving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet friendly.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 Site it where the autumn display is seen from inside the house. Against a dark fence the foliage reads all season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the better maples for a container. Use a pot at least 400mm wide and a quality mix, and expect it to stay closer to 2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e The upright shape takes little ground space and brings movement to paving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Seiryu Japanese Maple in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens, and fully frost hardy. Give it morning sun with afternoon shade in warmer districts, and shelter from hot, dry wind, which scorches the fine leaves. Further north the summer heat is against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Compost enriched, slightly acidic soil, with mulch to keep the roots cool. It forgives damp ground better than most Japanese maples, short of a swamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep summer moisture steady, especially in pots, where a missed week shows as crisped leaf tips. Slow release fertiliser in early spring is all it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Barely any. Remove dead twigs in winter and keep the canopy open. Never shear it; the layered branch structure is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Seiryu in 250mm pots in packs of three, single trees in 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, and advanced 45L and 100L specimens. Deciduous stock delivered in winter arrives bare of leaf, ideal for transit and planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStock is delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect a modest first spring flush while the roots settle, then normal growth from the second season. 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\/essential-japanese-maple-care-guide-for-australian-gardens\"\u003eEssential Japanese maple care guide for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sango-kaku-japanese-maple-acer-palmatum-sango-kaku\"\u003eSango Kaku, the coral bark Japanese maple\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\"\u003eFeature trees for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot permanently?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, one of the best maples for it. Repot or root prune every three to four years, keep summer water up, and it settles at around 2m instead of 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaf tips burning?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot, dry wind or harsh afternoon sun over dry soil. Move a potted tree to morning sun, improve shelter and water consistently; the next flush comes through clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is Seiryu different from other lace leaf maples?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHabit. Other dissectums weep into mounds a metre or so tall, while Seiryu carries the same ferny foliage upright to about 3.5m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in Brisbane?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest from Sydney south and in the cool hinterland. 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The leaves open fresh green in spring, stay soft and cool through summer, then colour richly in autumn before dropping to show the winter framework. Few plants give a courtyard this much presence from this little ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA living sculpture.\u003c\/strong\u003e The weeping habit builds layer on layer into a form that looks deliberate from every angle, even bare in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal autumn colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dissected leaves turn warm autumn tones before they drop, a proper seasonal event in the right climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe for pets and paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not toxic to cats or dogs, and its non-invasive roots sit calmly beside paths, walls and pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once positioned well it asks for water, mulch and very little else.\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 a position where the shape reads: beside steps, in a raised bed, at the corner of a deck. It is a specimen, not a filler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots, balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It lives happily for years in a wide container, which also lets you move it away from harsh afternoon sun in high summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 2m tall and 2.5m wide it delivers tree presence at shrub scale. Allow for the spread, because it finishes wider than it is tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Japanese maple Viridis 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. Exposed positions scorch the fine foliage. It is frost hardy and belongs in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens; the humid tropics and subtropics do not suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well drained soil enriched with compost. Mulch 50mm to 75mm deep to keep the shallow roots cool, keeping the mulch off the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture matters more than volume. Never let a potted specimen dry right out in summer. Feed lightly in early spring with a slow release fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none. Remove dead twigs in winter and any crossing branch that spoils the line. The weeping shape is the point, so do not clip it into a ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Viridis in 250mm pots as a pack of three, as single 400mm and 500mm plants, and as advanced 90L and 100L specimens with years of structure already built. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. If you order in winter the tree may arrive leafless, which is exactly as it should be for a deciduous maple. Orders 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\"\u003eEssential Japanese maple care for Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eBrowse our deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eMore plants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants sized for small gardens\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\u003eLeaf scorch from hot afternoon sun or drying wind is the most common complaint with lace leaf maples. Move a potted tree, or improve shelter and watering for a planted one, and the next flush will come away clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live in a pot long term?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is one of the best small trees for containers. Use a wide pot, a premium mix, morning sun and reliable water, and refresh the mix every few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This maple is not toxic to cats or dogs, so it is a safe choice for courtyards and family gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in warmer climates?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is reliable in cool temperate and warm temperate gardens. North of that, heat and humidity work against it, and it needs morning sun only plus serious summer shelter to have any chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3) (Backorder)","offer_id":54140089860415,"sku":null,"price":446.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100514730303,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100514500927,"sku":null,"price":313.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140089893183,"sku":null,"price":602.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":51648075268415,"sku":"QLD","price":1154.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"580mm","offer_id":55100514664767,"sku":null,"price":907.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":55100514435391,"sku":null,"price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648198639935,"sku":"QLD","price":919.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140089925951,"sku":null,"price":1100.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110L","offer_id":55100514402623,"sku":null,"price":2612.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100514468159,"sku":null,"price":1340.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"160L","offer_id":55100514533695,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":55100514599231,"sku":null,"price":2337.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100514631999,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Acer-palmatum-dissectum-Viridis-Acer-palmatum-dissectum-Viridis.jpg?v=1766224342"},{"product_id":"cercis-canadensis-forest-pansy","title":"Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’","description":"\u003cp\u003eForest Pansy (\u003cem\u003eCercis canadensis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Forest Pansy') is the small tree that earns its place twice over: pink pea flowers stud the bare branches at the end of winter, then heart shaped leaves unfurl in deep burgundy and carry the show through the warm months before strong autumn colour. It grows to about 5m tall and 4m wide with non invasive roots, one of the most liveable feature trees for 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\u003eBurgundy heart shaped leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is the main event, a deep wine colour on new growth that reads beautifully against green gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers on bare wood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small pink pea blooms line the branches before the leaves appear, a display no evergreen can offer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour to finish.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves warm through amber tones before they drop, a genuine fourth season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non invasive, so it can sit near paths, patios and garden walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKind to the household.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is considered non toxic to cats and dogs, and the flowers feed bees and butterflies.\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 a position where the winter silhouette and spring flowers can be seen from the house. It reads especially well against a pale wall or fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 5m by 4m it gives real tree presence without dominating, and light dappled shade beneath it keeps underplanting alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA shade tree for sitting under.\u003c\/strong\u003e The broad canopy shades a bench or a north facing window in summer, then lets winter sun through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees grow happily for years in a wide tub, held to a smaller size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Forest Pansy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to light shade. It is frost hardy and happiest in warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean climates. In hot inland districts give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage; in the humid subtropics it grows but rarely shows its best colour, and the wet tropics do not suit it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil improved with compost. It dislikes waterlogging, so mound the bed on heavy clay and mulch 75mm deep, kept 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. Once established it is surprisingly drought tolerant. Feed with a controlled release fertiliser in early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Light and rare. Shape immediately after flowering if needed, removing crossing branches and keeping the naturally layered form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Forest Pansy from 300mm and 400mm pots through to advanced 45L, 70L, 100L and 200L trees, so you can start small or plant instant structure. It is deciduous: a tree delivered in winter arrives bare branched and budded, which is normal and healthy. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect the first spring flush to be modest while roots establish, then stronger growth from the second season. 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\u003eTime the job with \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-best-time-to-plant-a-tree-in-australia-a-guide\"\u003ethe best time to plant a tree in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/feature-trees\"\u003efeature trees\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for your climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in humid coastal gardens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt will grow, but the burgundy colour softens quickly in humid heat and flowering is lighter. From warm temperate climates south it is reliable; in the subtropics choose a spot with afternoon shade and expect a quieter display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the end of winter into early spring, directly on the bare branches before the leaves emerge. The floral display lasts a few weeks and the fresh burgundy foliage follows straight after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves turning greenish in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is normal. The colour is deepest on new spring growth and relaxes toward bronze green as leaves age, especially in shade. Good sun keeps the strongest tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for years. Use a container at least 600mm wide, premium mix and consistent summer water. 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It is among the toughest large trees you can plant: frost hardy, drought tolerant, wind firm and happy in ground that stays wet. Give it room and it will shade a house within a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal shade, quickly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast for a tree of this size, so a bare block or new verge gets a usable canopy years sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden autumn colour you can count on.\u003c\/strong\u003e The whole canopy turns clean yellow, not just a branch here and there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun in winter, shade in summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e Being deciduous, it shades the house through the hot months and lets winter light straight back in once the leaves drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA standard council street tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hard frost, long dry spells, strong wind and waterlogged ground are all within its range.\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 This is a tree for a large garden, a paddock or a wide verge. Allow at least 8m of clear space in each direction, its mature spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 8m to 10m apart down a long drive so the canopies just touch at maturity. Lift the lower limbs as the trees grow to keep vehicle clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWindbreak.\u003c\/strong\u003e A row on the windward boundary of a rural block filters summer gusts, and the bare winter framework still slows wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing green ash in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It belongs in cool temperate, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, where winter is cold enough to drive proper dormancy and autumn colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost anything. Clay, loam and sand all suit it, and it is one of the few large shade trees that accepts ground staying wet after heavy rain. Mulch 75mm deep, kept 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, then rely on rainfall except in severe drought. A complete fertiliser in early spring for the first few years builds the canopy faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while dormant. Remove competing leaders early so the tree builds one strong trunk, then lift the lower branches gradually. Mature trees need very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in five sizes: 400mm, 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L. The 400mm and 45L trees are young, quick to establish and the sensible choice for an avenue. The larger 75L, 100L and 200L trees carry real height and trunk calliper on arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause it is deciduous, trees shipped between late autumn and late winter arrive bare stemmed. That is normal and they leaf out on schedule in spring. 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\/fast-growing-shade-trees\"\u003eCompare fast growing shade trees\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\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants with autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eSee 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 big does it actually get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 12m tall and 8m wide. That is too large for a courtyard or a narrow side boundary, so check the space, services and overhead lines before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm, humid climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It needs a genuinely cold winter to go dormant and colour properly, so tropical and subtropical gardens give patchy autumn colour and a tired looking tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce seedlings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale trees set winged seed that germinates readily in damp ground. Pull volunteer seedlings while they are small, and avoid planting it directly beside a creek or a wetland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround a metre a year once the roots are established, slowing as the canopy widens. Slower on dry, compacted soil and in the first season after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100516303167,"sku":null,"price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":55100516270399,"sku":null,"price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100516335935,"sku":null,"price":140.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140090581311,"sku":null,"price":363.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":55100516729151,"sku":null,"price":610.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":54140090614079,"sku":null,"price":379.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":54140090646847,"sku":null,"price":643.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":54140090679615,"sku":null,"price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100516532543,"sku":null,"price":1051.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":51648088441151,"sku":"QLD","price":1636.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100516630847,"sku":null,"price":2186.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100516368703,"sku":null,"price":2475.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600L","offer_id":55100516401471,"sku":null,"price":8525.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"700L","offer_id":55100516434239,"sku":null,"price":7693.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100516663615,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1100L","offer_id":55100516467007,"sku":null,"price":15840.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100516696383,"sku":null,"price":16225.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Green-Ash-Fraxinus-pennsylvanica.jpg?v=1766224352"},{"product_id":"maidenhair-tree-ginkgo-biloba","title":"Maidenhair Tree - Ginkgo biloba","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maidenhair Tree (\u003cem\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/em\u003e) is the oldest tree species still in cultivation, and it earns garden space for one reason above all: the autumn colour. Fan shaped leaves turn clean butter yellow, hold a week or two, then drop almost together. In a home garden expect around 8m tall and 4m wide at ten to fifteen years, because this is a genuinely slow tree.\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 the mess.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yellow is uniform and vivid, and the leaves drop over a few days, so cleanup is one job rather than six weekends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive and deep, so it suits paving, driveways and services where most shade trees cannot go.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlow and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e It will not outgrow a suburban block, which makes it a safe choice near a house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, wind tolerant and content in poor soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing else looks like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fan shaped leaf is unmistakable, and the winter silhouette stays clean and upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree in a lawn or courtyard.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its narrow upright youth and neat mature shape mean it reads as a specimen from the first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShade tree near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e The roots let it sit closer to paths, patios and pipes than a plane or a fig. Allow 3m from a wall so the canopy has room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Space trees 5m to 6m apart in a row, which gives each canopy room to develop its upright vase shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the Maidenhair Tree 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 the colour is strongest where autumn nights turn genuinely cold: Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, the tablelands and the southern highlands. Further north it grows well but the yellow is softer and later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Undemanding. It tolerates poor and compacted soils that stall other trees, though drainage still matters. Dig a wide hole rather than a deep one, 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 while the roots go down, then it is drought tolerant. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is plenty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost none required. Remove crossing or damaged branches in winter while the tree is bare, and lift the lower limbs gradually if you want clearance underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGinkgo is grown in nine sizes: 200mm in packs of six, 250mm in packs of three, single 300mm, 400mm and 500mm pots, then 45L, 90L, 100L and 200L advanced trees. The smaller pots are young whips, usually a single leader under a metre, and given how slowly ginkgo grows they take years to make a shade tree. For presence now, buy from 45L up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeciduous trees ordered in winter arrive bare or nearly bare, which is normal and not a fault. Trees are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. 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\/evergreen-vs-deciduous-trees-australia-guide\"\u003eChoosing between evergreen and deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eplants for autumn colour\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/non-invasive-root-trees\"\u003etrees with non-invasive roots\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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, around 20cm to 40cm a year once settled. Reaching 8m takes ten to fifteen years, the trade-off for a tree that will never threaten your foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a driveway or pipes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it is one of the better choices. The roots are deep and non-invasive rather than surface running, though 2m to 3m of clearance is still sensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it produce the smelly fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly female trees carry the fleshy seed, and its coating smells strongly. Trees do not reach seeding age for roughly twenty years, so it rarely becomes an issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it colour up in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt grows happily, but the yellow depends on cold autumn nights. Southern and highland gardens get the famous display, while warmer gardens see a paler, later turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":55100516827455,"sku":null,"price":726.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140090810687,"sku":null,"price":329.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250mm (Pack of 3)","offer_id":54140090876223,"sku":null,"price":270.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300mm","offer_id":54140090712383,"sku":null,"price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"330mm","offer_id":55100516925759,"sku":null,"price":148.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":54140090843455,"sku":null,"price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":54140090745151,"sku":null,"price":585.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":55100516991295,"sku":null,"price":247.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":51649472463167,"sku":"QLD","price":437.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100517122367,"sku":null,"price":825.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"90L","offer_id":54140090908991,"sku":null,"price":1254.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648089588031,"sku":"QLD","price":845.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"150L","offer_id":55100517089599,"sku":null,"price":1306.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L","offer_id":54140090777919,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":55100516958527,"sku":null,"price":4125.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":55100516860223,"sku":null,"price":4950.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"750L","offer_id":55100516892991,"sku":null,"price":7700.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Maidenhair-Tree-Ginkgo-biloba.jpg?v=1766224353"},{"product_id":"magnolia-grandiflora-super-gem-magnolia-grandiflora-super-gem","title":"Magnolia grandiflora ‘Super Gem’ - Magnolia grandiflora ‘Super Gem’","description":"\u003cp\u003eMagnolia 'Super Gem' (\u003cem\u003eMagnolia grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e 'Super Gem') is the evergreen screen for a garden with height to spare and no width to give away. It holds at about 4m tall and only 2m across, dense from the ground up, with glossy dark leaves backed in bronze felt. Large white flowers open through the warmer months and carry a lemon and vanilla scent across a courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e At roughly 4m by 2m it screens a first floor window without taking the garden bed with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFurnished to the ground.\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact habit keeps low branches leafy, so there is no bare stem at fence height to fill in later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Creamy white blooms through the warm months, and a full canopy in July as well as January.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots you can plant near paving.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is fibrous and non-invasive, unusual for an evergreen of this height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant, salt tolerant and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScreening and hedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1.5m apart in a single row for a solid evergreen wall. Closer spacing does not close the gap any faster and makes watering harder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and side boundaries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 2m spread suits the strip between a house and a fence, where the standard form is far too wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and entries.\u003c\/strong\u003e A container 500mm or wider holds it near 2.5m to 3m, which suits a matched pair at a doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magnolia 'Super Gem' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the densest growth and heaviest flowering, though it accepts part shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and its salt tolerance takes it onto coastal blocks. In cold southern districts it is frost hardy once established, but shelter young plants through their first two winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained and slightly acidic. Work compost through the backfill, and on heavy clay plant on a raised mound rather than a hole that holds water. Keep 75mm of mulch 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. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring and again in mid summer keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little is needed, which is the point of this selection. Tip prune after flowering for extra density, and lift the lowest branches only if you want a clear trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in 200mm and 250mm pots sold in packs for a run of screening, then 300mm, 400mm and 500mm, and on to 45L, 75L, 100L and 200L specimens. The smaller pots arrive as young single stemmed plants, often knee to waist height, and take three to four years to screen. From 45L up you are buying a tree with presence on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight leaf bronzing after transit is normal rather than a fault, and expect roughly 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established. 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\u003eRead the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/magnolia-tree-care-australia-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to magnolia care in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare selections in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e for tight boundaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/small-magnolia-tree-varieties-australia\"\u003esmall magnolia varieties for Australian 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\u003eSpace plants 1.5m apart for a continuous screen. 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This is privacy that earns a second look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBig fragrant flowers on a screen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink and white blooms open along the branches in spring, large for a michelia and sweetly scented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall and narrow by nature.\u003c\/strong\u003e An upright habit around 4m by 2.5m fits boundary beds too tight for spreading trees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen privacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense glossy foliage holds all year, so the screen still works in winter when deciduous options stand bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance once away.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single trim after flowering keeps it dense, with no constant cutting, spraying or feeding schedule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopes with wind and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdier in exposed positions than its lush foliage suggests.\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 of 3m to 4m. The upright habit means the row stays on its own side of the path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHedging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clipped harder, the same 1.5m spacing gives a formal evergreen hedge held at 2.5m to 3m, with the flowers kept by trimming after the spring bloom rather than before it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single specimen carries a courtyard, and a very large container, 600mm or more, suits it for some years in a sheltered position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Magnolia Inspiration in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the densest foliage and heaviest flowering. It suits subtropical, warm temperate and cool temperate climates, tolerating light frost only once established. In cold inland districts give it shelter from hard morning freezes and cutting winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, slightly acidic, well drained soil with compost worked through the bed. Mulch 50mm to 75mm deep and keep it 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, weekly in the second, then normal garden care. Feed in spring after flowering with a fertiliser formulated for camellias and magnolias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e One trim immediately after the spring flowering shapes the screen and protects next year's buds. Beyond that, remove crossing branches and let the upright habit do the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Magnolia 'Inspiration' as advanced 100L stock: a substantial plant with real height and an established frame, chosen for people who want a screen working from the first season rather than in five years. Stock this size arrives well hardened and transplants reliably with correct watering through the first summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders are delivered Australia wide,. 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\u003eCompare varieties in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/types-of-magnolia-trees-australian-guide\"\u003eguide to magnolia types in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnolias\"\u003emagnolia collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor perfume in a smaller package, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/port-wine-magnolia-michelia-figo\"\u003ePort Wine Magnolia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeigh other options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hedging-screening\"\u003ehedging and screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat spacing should I use for a screen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. With 100L stock the gaps close within a season or two, and the screen reads as solid at eye level almost immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it at 3m?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasily. One trim a year straight after flowering holds it at 2.5m to 3m indefinitely, and the dense habit means it stays furnished to the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from Port Wine Magnolia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspiration is taller and narrower, grown as much for the look of its large pink flushed flowers as for their scent. Port wine magnolia is smaller and slower, with hidden flowers and a stronger perfume. For a 2m scented hedge choose port wine; for a 4m flowering screen choose Inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. It is comfortable through most coastal and urban winters in the southern states, but repeated hard frosts in open inland positions will damage it. A warm wall makes a real difference in marginal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":55100517351743,"sku":null,"price":326.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75L","offer_id":55100517450047,"sku":null,"price":561.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":51648095912255,"sku":"QLD","price":811.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200L (Backorder)","offer_id":55100517384511,"sku":null,"price":1911.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Magnolia-Inspiration-syn_-Michelia.jpg?v=1766224356"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-raspberry-spear-malus-raspberry-spear-jfs-kw213mx","title":"Crab Apple ‘Raspberry Spear’ - Malus ‘Raspberry Spear’™ (JFS-KW213MX)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrab Apple 'Raspberry Spear' (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Raspberry Spear') solves the problem of a narrow bed that still needs height. It reaches about 5m tall and holds to roughly 1.5m wide, growing as an upright column. Pink to red blossom opens in spring, the new foliage comes through purple red, and small dark fruit follows before the leaves colour and fall.\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 At 5m by 1.5m it screens a first floor window from a bed barely wider than a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSomething happening most of the year.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blossom, then purple red new growth, then dark fruit, then autumn colour before it goes bare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that behave.\u003c\/strong\u003e The root system is non-invasive, so it can sit close to paving, a driveway edge or a service line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold and dry are fine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, wind tolerant and drought tolerant once it is established.\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 for a narrow screen. At that spacing the columns touch and read as a single wall in summer, and let winter light through once the leaves drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e Stretch the spacing to 2.5m if you want each tree read as its own shape. The narrow form keeps branches out of car doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It takes up the ground space of a large shrub but delivers the height of a tree, which is the trade most courtyards need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crab Apple 'Raspberry Spear' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and a genuine winter. This is a tree for cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and it needs winter chill to flower well. In subtropical and tropical gardens it grows but blossoms poorly, so it is the wrong choice there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type provided water moves through. Dig compost through the backfill, and mulch 75mm deep, kept 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, then only in extended dry spells. Feed a complete fertiliser in late winter, just before bud burst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e The columnar habit does the work for you. Prune only when dormant in winter, taking out any branch that breaks the line plus dead or crossing wood. Hard summer pruning costs you next spring's flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, 45L, an advanced tree with a formed trunk and its column already established. Because it is deciduous, a tree arriving in winter may be bare or barely budded. That is dormancy, not a dead plant, and winter is the best time to plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the first season to go into roots rather than height, then a moderate rate after that. 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\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003ebest trees for lining driveways\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tall-narrow-screening-plants\"\u003etall and narrow screening plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind companions in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/autumn-colour-plants\"\u003eautumn colour plants\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\u003e1.5m apart in a single row. Closer and the columns compete for light and thin at the base; wider leaves gaps you will not close later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it flower in a warm climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot reliably. It needs winter chill to set a good bud, so cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens get the display. In subtropical gardens expect foliage and little blossom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant it near a driveway or paving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is one of its strengths. The roots are non-invasive, so it does not lift paving the way a larger shade tree does. Leave a metre of clearance as good practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it lose its leaves in winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is fully deciduous. The leaves colour in autumn and fall, leaving a bare upright frame through winter, then blossom arrives before the new foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648100204863,"sku":"QLD","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Crab-Apple-Raspberry-Spear-Malus-Raspberry-Spear-JFS-KW213MX.jpg?v=1766224358"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-royal-raindrops-malus-royal-raindrops-jfs-kw5","title":"Crab Apple ‘Royal Raindrops’ - Malus ‘Royal Raindrops’™ (JFS-KW5)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrab Apple 'Royal Raindrops' (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Royal Raindrops') is the deciduous feature tree that keeps working long after the flowers finish. It reaches about 6m tall and 4m wide, opens magenta pink flowers along every branch in spring, then holds deeply cut purple foliage through summer. Small red fruit hangs on the bare branches into winter, so there is only a short window each year when the tree has nothing to show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour seasons from one tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magenta spring flowers, purple summer foliage, bronze autumn colour, then red fruit on bare wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that carries the summer.\u003c\/strong\u003e The finely cut leaves hold their purple far better than older crab apples, which green off in the heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSized for a real garden, and tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e About 6m by 4m, with non-invasive roots, frost hardiness and real drought tolerance once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and pollinators use it.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees work the blossom, and the fruit feeds birds through the leanest months.\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 5m to 6m apart in a row. That spacing lets each canopy develop its own shape while the line still reads as a matched avenue from the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree in lawn is enough. The purple foliage does the work of a mass planting, so keep any underplanting pale and simple.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots let it sit closer to paving and services than most trees this size. Allow about 4m of clear width.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crab Apple 'Royal Raindrops' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, and plenty of it: shade thins the canopy and dulls the purple to a muddy bronze. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree, and it needs winter chill to flower well, so it is not a pick for subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fussy about type as long as water moves through. On heavy clay, plant on a raised mound with compost dug through the bed. Mulch 75mm deep, kept 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 as the roots go down. A complete slow release fertiliser in early spring is all the feeding it asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the structure is visible. Remove crossing branches and any shoots from the base, and keep it light, because flowers form on older wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes in three sizes: a 400mm pot, a 45L and a 100L. The 400mm is a young grafted tree, usually well under 2m, and the value option for an avenue. The 45L is the middle ground for a single feature, and the 100L arrives with real height and a formed canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdered between late autumn and late winter it will arrive bare of leaves, which is normal for a deciduous tree and the ideal time to plant. Expect 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established, and a proper display from the second or third 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\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deciduous-trees\"\u003edeciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e for seasonal colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/driveway-trees\"\u003edriveway trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a matched avenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our guide to the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/best-trees-for-lining-driveways-in-australia-top-choices\"\u003ebest trees for lining driveways in Australia\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 driveway?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace them 5m to 6m apart. Tighter than 5m and the canopies crowd each other into narrow, one sided shapes. Wider than 6m and the avenue never reads as continuous from a car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the fruit edible?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is small, hard and very tart, so it is not a snacking apple, though crab apples of this type are traditionally used for jelly. Most gardeners leave it for the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a warm coastal garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is happiest with cold winters. In subtropical gardens the lack of winter chill gives patchy flowering and weak autumn colour, so warm coastal gardeners are better served by a tree suited to their climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm (Backorder)","offer_id":54140091105599,"sku":null,"price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L (Backorder)","offer_id":51648103186751,"sku":"QLD","price":338.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L (Backorder)","offer_id":51649717633343,"sku":"QLD","price":660.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Crab-Apple-Royal-Raindrops-Malus-Royal-Raindrops-JFS-KW5.jpg?v=1766224359"},{"product_id":"crab-apple-crimson-knight-malus-crimson-knight","title":"Crab Apple ‘Crimson Knight’ - Malus ‘Crimson Knight’","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrab Apple 'Crimson Knight' (\u003cem\u003eMalus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Crimson Knight') is a small deciduous tree that holds colour from the first buds to leaf drop. Crimson spring blossom covers the bare branches, then deep burgundy foliage carries the summer before turning again in autumn, with small dark fruit left behind for the birds. It grows to about 4m tall and 3m wide, which makes it a genuine feature tree for a suburban block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBurgundy foliage, not just green.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dark leaf colour holds right through summer, long after the blossom has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring blossom you cannot miss.\u003c\/strong\u003e Crimson and pink flowers open on bare wood, which is why crab apples read so strongly from a distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right size for a real garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 4m by 3m it gives shade and structure without taking over the yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirds and bees both benefit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bees work the blossom in spring, and the small dark fruit feeds birds into the cold months.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe near hard surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-invasive roots mean it can go beside a driveway, a path or a courtyard edge.\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 lawn or at the corner of a bed does the whole job, because there is something happening on it in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and avenues.\u003c\/strong\u003e For a matched run, space trees 4 to 5m apart. That gives each canopy room to reach its full 3m spread without the crowns growing into one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens and shade.\u003c\/strong\u003e The canopy is open rather than heavy, so it throws usable dappled shade over a seat or a bed while still letting light through beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Crab Apple 'Crimson Knight' in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun, always: shade dulls the burgundy foliage and cuts the blossom. This is a cool temperate, warm temperate and Mediterranean tree. It is frost hardy and wind tolerant, so exposed southern and inland blocks suit it, but not the tropics or humid subtropical gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep, free draining soil with compost worked through the planting area. It handles a range of soil types but not permanent wet, so mound the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep soak twice a week through the first two summers while the roots go down. After that it is drought tolerant in most seasons. Feed a complete fertiliser in early spring as the buds swell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in winter while the tree is bare and the framework is visible. Take out crossing branches and any water shoots, and lift the lowest limbs if you want to walk or mow beneath it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size, a 45L pot, so this is an advanced tree with a formed trunk and a branch structure already in place. You are not waiting years for it to look like something. Expect around 30 to 50cm of growth a year once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it travels in the cooler months it will arrive bare, with no leaves. That is dormancy rather than transit damage, and it breaks bud again in spring. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost, plants are delivered Australia wide. 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\/flowering-trees\"\u003eBrowse the flowering tree range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/small-trees-for-urban-gardens\"\u003eSmall trees for urban and suburban blocks\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\/deciduous-trees\"\u003eCompare other deciduous trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat the fruit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an ornamental crab apple grown for blossom and foliage, not for the kitchen. The fruit is small and sour, and it is best left on the tree for the birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far from a fence or path should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow at least 1.5m from a hard edge so the 3m canopy has room. The roots are non-invasive, so paving and pipes are not the concern here, the branches are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it keep its dark leaves all summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn full sun, yes. 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