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A giant shade tree with magnificent maple-like leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and gold during autumn. Plant at least 3 metres from buildings and powerlines. Reaches 15 metres on maturity. Deciduous.
Very well known as a spectacular street tree with striking lavender bell-like flowers during spring. The delicate lacey foliage turns gold during winter. Very hardy
Deciduous tall tree. Drooping branches, deeply cut shining green leaves turning rich scarlet in autumn. One of the best oaks for autumn colour. Ideal avenue tree or specimen tree.
Maples are renown for their brilliant Autumn colour in shades of yellow, orange or red. Attractive small tree. Prefers cool, deep, moisture retentive soil in a sheltered site.
A spectacular deciduous tree with foliage that begins to change from mid-green to a brilliant rich claret. Grafted onto a very drought resistant rootstock Fraxinus oxycarpa.
Very well known as a spectacular street tree with striking lavender bell-like flowers during spring. The delicate lacey foliage turns gold during winter. Very hardy.
Blooms deep reddish purple, later than most other cultivars. Spicy fragrant.
Forms a rounded plant of approx 4M. The erect flowers are a deep violet-red on the outside, pale within. They open into large pink blooms with long strap-like petals, the outermost of which are reflexed, giving the appearance of a crown.
An attractive ornamental deciduous tree with gold foliage.
Large striking tree with vibrant red flowers in Summer. Regarded as on of the best shade trees in the subtropics. Broad spreading quick growing tree. Protect from frost when young.
Compact form. Young flowering on a more bushy tree. Excellent foliage especially the bright cinnamon-brown indumentum.
This tree, a native of Asia, is a highly ornamental small evergreen tree with fragrant amber coloured flowers throughout much of the year. Enjoys most climates from cool temperate to tropical
Easy to grow small evergreen tree, it requires well drained soil and full sun. The lightly scented blooms are produced over a long period during the warmer months, they are white with a yellow centre.
Evergreen tree growing to about 10 metres depending on growing conditions. Small smooth glossy leaves. Non suckering, arching almost weeping habit of growth. A splendid tree for many uses under all climatic conditions.
A giant shade tree with magnificent maple-like leaves that turn brilliant shades of red, yellow and gold during autumn. Plant at least 3 metres from buildings and powerlines. Reaches 15 metres on maturity. Deciduous.
This beautiful, hardy tree is well adapted to harsh urban conditions. A deciduous tree with Yellow-green, serrated, lobed leaves. Fast growing and drought tolerant. Performs well in warmer areas in sun or semi-shade.
A beautiful and delicate tree when in full bloom. The colour of flowers vary from white to rosy pink and flowering occurs shortly after the growth of new foliage has stopped after a brief deciduous period.
Fast growing deciduous spreading tree to 15m. Bright green leaves and clusters of greenish-yellow flowers. Can be tapped for its sweet syrup like the Sugar Maple. Very drought hardy, good specimen tree.
Spectacular red, yellow or orange autumn foliage. Prefers rich moist, well-drained soil in a protected, shady position with full sun when mature. This tree is the principal source of maple sugar.
Spectacular red, yellow or orange autumn foliage. Prefers rich moist, well-drained soil in a protected, shady position with full sun when mature. This tree is the principal source of maple sugar.
A very attractive tree that sheds its bark in large flakes, leaving a patchy grey and white effect on the trunk. Excellent garden specimen. Pruning is not necessary. Fast growing to 15 meter.
A magnificent shade tree with distinctive dark green leaves and a black, furrowed trunk and branches. An excellent ornamental specimen. Performs better in cooler positions.
Partly deciduous tree producing new foliage in late spring followed by a heavy crop of rosy-pink flowers. Produces long, dark-brown cylindrical seed-pods that hang from the crown. Very fast growing
This striking tree exhibits a magnificent display of pendulous racemes of clear yellow blossoms. Fern-like leaves and the tree produces long seed-pods after flowering. Needs very well drained soil, regular moisture and full sunlight.
Medium sized evergreen oak. Long lived large spreading trees to 20m. The bark is harvested once every 9 - 12 years for use as wine cork, flooring and other products. Native to south western Europe and northwest Africa.
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An excellent deciduous farm tree, quick growing and can tolerate most soil types. Does not drop branches and retains leaf to ground level. Ideal for avenues, windbreaks and shade. Well adapted to a wide range of climates. Autumn colours are a deep golden.
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One of the most spectacular of the spring-flowering trees and one of the easiest to grow. During winter its bare branches are covered with large tulip-like flowers, rose-pink outside and white inside.
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A beautiful and delicate tree when in full bloom. The flowers vary from white to rosy pink and flowering occurs shortly after the growth of new foliage has stopped after a brief deciduous period. A vigorous grower with a dome-shaped crown.
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Is a small, upright tree. Its unique, twisted stems are popular for use as dried indoor decorations. Bark grey-brown becoming shallowly fissured with age. Outermost parts of branches usually weeping. Distinguished by the strongly contorted outer branches and twigs.
Weed Warning: Tortured willow can become weedy if planted along waterways as the branches break and root easily.
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A low chill flowering peach that has a mass of pink full flowers in late July. If no fruit is desired, prune hard after flowering or if fruit is desired prune hard after fruiting in November to get a heavy flowering the flowering Spring.
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This is one of the most spectacular of the spring-flowering trees and one of the easiest to grow. During winter its bare branches are covered with large tulip-like flowers, rose-pink outside and white inside. Prefers a rich acid soil.
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A magnificent shade tree with distinctive dark green leaves and a black, furrowed trunk and branches. An excellent ornamental specimen. Performs better in cooler positions.
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The Weeping willow is perhaps the most distinctive willow tree species. A moisture-loving tree it makes a spectacular shade tree. The leaves provide a good reserve of feed for stock when pastures are dry.
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The only low chill selection suitable for subtropical gardens. An ornamental tree to 5-6m producing single bright pink flowers in the spring.
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Flowers are numerous, a deep red, and filled with nectar. Flowers generally appear in Spring, although exact flowering times vary from tree to tree. The common name of Parrot Tree derives from the large numbers of parrots attracted to the tree during its flowering season.
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A leguminous tree used for animal foliage and soil improvement.
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This striking tree has bright pink and fresh green spring growth. Mature growth is apple green and white, flushed slightly with pink. The bright pink leaf margins turn white during summer.
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The white magnolia blooms with huge open flowers in early summer. Cream-white and fragrant they reach up to 30cm wide. While the tree takes up to 7 years to flower its evergreen foliage is an attraction in itself.
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This tree is highly prized, especially by many Asian cultures because of its highly perfumed flowers, and rich, light green foliage. It is fast growing, with an upright habit to 8m , and makes an excellent specimen tree.
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Double pink serrated frilly blossom on long stalks hanging in clusters. New spring growth is bronze-red maturing to a deep green, turning golden to orange in Autumn. Upright vase shaped habit, height to approx 4m.
Suitable for cooler climates only
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A small flowering plum grown for an amazing display of white, changing to pink, flowers covering bare willowy branches from mid-spring. Good for small gardens and parks.
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A dense-foliaged deciduous tree that changes to a golden-yellow in autumn. Cultivated trees reach approximately 9 m etres in eight. Fast growing and pest free. Frost tolerant. Cut back regularly to keep in shape.
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Rootstock for Claret Ash and Golden Ash.
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A dwarf form of Magnolia grandiflora having the same beautiful large white open flowers and the shining green leaves. The underside of the leaves is a lovely copper colour. Flowering in Spring and Summer
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Possibly the whitest flowering blossom tree.Flowering cherries are not just beautiful from a distance, each flower is a work of art - naturally beautiful. The Japanese have a festival celebrating the cherry blossom.
Spreading tree to 10m wide, 5 m high. Foliage has lovely orange tones in the winter. Suitable for cooler climates only.
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A small, dense tree with excellent year-round colour. Magnificent bronze-purple foliage is combined with a good shape and a useful size to make an attractive specimen tree for a protected area in the landscape.
Should not be planted in exposed areas where hot summer winds may stress the tree. Leaves may suffer scorch in very hot sun.
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A small to medium sized tree with a spreading habit. The large double flowers start as bright pink buds, as the buds open the outer petals become a soft pink and the centres white. These beautiful blooms are produced in abundance. Attractive autumn foliage.
Suitable for cooler climates only
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A spectacular tree that puts on a breath taking display of autumn colour. Flowers are inconspicuous. Foliage is bright green before changing to its autumn splendour. Drought hardy, well drained soil.
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One of the most handsome deciduous shade trees, the tulip tree blooms with delicate tulip-like flowers of yellow-green. Leaves fiddle-shaped, lustrous and turns rich gold in autumn.
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Large striking tree with vibrant red flowers. Regarded as on of the best shade trees in the subtropics. Broad spreading.
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It is widely grown as an ornamental tree in North America. It is the timber of choice for production of baseball bats and tool handles. The wood is also favorable for furniture and flooring.
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An evergreen, small to medium tree with a spreading crown. In early summer this attractive tree bears masses of showy, light pink flowers above the large, glossy, oval leaves. Being grafted ensures flowering within 2 years.
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This striking tree exhibits a magnificent display of pendulous racemes of clear yellow blossoms. Fern-like leaves and the tree produces long seed-pods after flowering.
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A tall growing deciduous tree with maidenhair like foliage. The foliage colours golden yellow in Autumn. The female tree bears a plum-like cone with an ill smelling flesh, but the kernel is edible and sweet. Slow growing and require good soil and plenty of water during summer.
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A highly valued african timber tree. Light red wood darkens with exposure and has an interlocking grain. It is hard but easy to work and takes a high polish. The timber is valued for furniture and building materials, including doors, cabinets, and canoes. Slow growing
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This deciduous tree has beautiful pink fluffy flowers that are followed by a heavy crop of seed pods. Fast growing.
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A striking palm like plant with leaves that can reach 1m long. Produces panicles of small white sweet-scented flowers opening in summer.
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This well known species is native to the polynesian islands, were its starchy rhizomes was a food source. It is a very common garden or house plant with its attractive long leaves. Very hardy.
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An ancient and hardy cycad, native to Asia. This a very ornamental plant suitable for pots.
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A deciduous tropical tree that is well known for its attractive and strongly scented flowers.
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This tree grown for its lacy foliage and elegant shape. It has dark grey-brown bark and bright gold fernlike leaves. Grows well in well drained soil with adequate moisture and sunlight. Deciduous.
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A deciduous tree grown for its lacy foliage and elegant shape. It has dark grey-brown bark and bright gold fernlike leaves. Grows well in well drained soil with adequate moisture and sunlight.
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A delightful ornamental tree that performs well in a temperate climate. Attractive golden foliage. Deciduous.
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The day lily represents more than just beautiful flowers to some gardeners. Both the flower buds and young leaf shoots can be consumed as a vegetable and various medicinal attributes are attributable to the roots and leaves.
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The Louisiana hybrids are the most colourful of irises. They have evergreen strap-like foliage with extremely colourful flowers, in an assortment of colours. They form clumps and can be divided from 2 - 3 years.
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Maples are renown for their brilliant Autumn colour in shades of yellow, orange or red. Attractive small tree. Prefers cool, deep, moisture retentive soil in a sheltered site.
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Partly deciduous tree producing new foliage in late spring followed by a heavy crop of rosy-pink flowers. Produces long, dark-brown cylindrical seed-pods that hang from the crown.
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A small clumping lily with dense strappy leaves, bears purple bell shaped flowers in terminal spikes, highly recommended as a filler plant for feature areas in landscape projects
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A magnificent large tree with deeply divided finger-like lobed leaves. The bark is attractively dappled and flaking. Can withstand some drought conditions. Deciduous 16 m.
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A fast growing oriental tree which grows vigorously upright for the first few years before developing a wide-branching head. Large heart shaped leaves. Fragrant lilac blue flowers appear in spectacular clusters in early spring. 7m
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The very popular exotic Pygmy Date palm is the perfect miniature palm tree. A slim trunk and a beautiful crown of feathery leaves. Suits the warm temperate, tropical or subtropical garden, Makes an excellent potted palm.
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This very rare tree has beautiful fern like foliage, and large heads of deep magenta coloured flowers. An outstanding ornamental specimen tree, a real eye-catcher. Fast growing medium to tall tree, protect from frost when young.
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A robust deciduous tree reaching 25m. Its strong staight branches support a broad canopy that bears rich scarlet leaves in the autumn. Grows quickly and does well in full sun or part shade.
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The Weeping willow is perhaps the most distinctive willow tree species. A moisture-loving tree it makes a spectacular shade tree. The leaves provide a good reserve of feed for stock when pastures are dry.
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Fast growing excellent feature tree for tropical and subtropical gardens. Spreading tree with a rounded canopy and dark green ferny foliage. Spectacular sprays of crinkled, yellow flowers are held on long stems above the foliage, and have a pleasant fragrance, smothering the tree in Spring. Long, dark red seed pods follow, and remain on the tree until flowering begins in again.
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These also make excellent fodder trees, My horses love the leaves | Dee Woolcock - Koonwarra, VIC 08-Apr-2007
I planted 2 very poor specimens in dry sandy soil that never received water except rain in winter. They are beautiful now. Very hardy plants giving a magnificent display. | Sharon Rickard - Vasse, WA 26-Dec-2007
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