Small Garden Trees
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Click to enlarge Acer (Maple) Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Seiryu' Acer 'Seiryu' is a beautiful fine, green leaved Japanese maple. Foliage has the appearance of lace. Far more superior maple to that of Acer Polymorphum. Lovely soft Autumn tones, this tree makes a beautiful addition to any small space. Gives a space a real 'Japanese' feel. Very sun tolerant, shelter from hot north winds.
Click to enlarge Acer (Maple) Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' The highly ornamental Coral Bark Maple is well known for its bright red young stems that add colour in the garden during winter. A small tree, it has wonderful, soft green spring and summer foliage and godd yellow-orange autumn tones. Very good all round tree for small to medium gardens.
Click to enlarge Acer (Maple) Acer platanoides 'Globosum' - Designer Maple The world's most popular 'mop top tree', great maple foliage, tight round head that requires no pruning to keep shape. Tolerates medium levels of drought.
Click to enlarge Betula (Birch) Betula utilis var. jacquemontii White, white, white. The BEST white trunk birch on the Australian market by a fair margin. Uniform attractive shape is another highlight of this variety. Is also regarded as one of the more heat and drought tolerant of the birch family.
Click to enlarge Carpinus Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata' A tree that I have seen all through Europe but I fell in love withit at first sight! I had to grow it - no choice! Small dark deep green foliage similar in shape to a silver birch. Very commanding upright shape that makes a sensational statement tree or a magnificent avenue. Not spectacular in autumn or spring but trust me, find one and plant it.
Click to enlarge Cercis Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Cercis ‘Forest Pansy’ has beautiful large dark purple foliage, turning to sensational yellow / mandarin autumn colour contrasts. A real stand out show of small lilac coloured flowers that encase the branches and trunk. Can tolerate most conditions, soil and climate.
Click to enlarge Cercis Cercis chinensis 'Avondale' A relatively unknown small tree in Australia. Lovely deep lustrous green foliage that is arranged on the branches in a very unique pattern, possibly one of the most attractive foliaged trees. Flowering is similar to Cercis 'Forest Pansy', the small lilac / mauve flowers are a real showstopper.
Click to enlarge Prunus (flw. Plum) Prunus cerasifera 'Oakville Crimson Spire'PBR symbol A brand-new tree discovered in Sydney by Vic Ciccolella. An extremely upright form of purple leaved flowering plum. White spring flowers give this tree multi-seasonal appeal. Will make its presence known worldwide.
Click to enlarge Pyrus Pyrus calleryana 'Capital' The most upright of the ornamental pears, great tree for blocking out the two storey house next door. Tolerates all conditions from wet to dry. Holds its leaves well into winter. Great formal avenue tree. Tolerates compacted soils and urban conditions.
Click to enlarge Top 10 Trees Indian Summer® Crepe Myrtle A range of late summer flowering Crepe Myrtles that are specifically bred to be powdery mildew resistant. Consistent, reliable, long flowering, drought and heat tolerant. Wonderful range of sizes and colours.