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Fleming’s Top 10 Trees
is about making the right choice
first time - every time.
Fleming’s Nurseries has developed the Top10 Trees Guide to help
gardeners make the most of their tree selections. With more than
90 years of growing and selecting experience we’ve seen it all
and these trees are the tried and true stand-outs for their category.
Choosing the right tree is simple with Top10 Trees – just look up the
category most suitable for you and you’ll find what we consider
are the best 10 trees for Australian urban conditions consistent with
that category.
Take it from us – these are the best trees you’ll find in Australia today.
Contents
Autumn Trees............................................................................................... 4 - 5
Avenue Trees............................................................................................... 6 - 7
Coastal Trees...................................................................................................... 8
Drought Tolerant Trees.............................................................................. 9
Flowering Trees................................................................................... 10 - 11
Medium Trees....................................................................................... 12 - 13
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Narrow Trees........................................................................................ 14 - 15
Purple Foliage Trees...................................................................... 16 - 17
Shade Trees............................................................................................ 18 - 19
Small Trees..............................................................................................20 - 21
Weeping Trees................................................................................... 22 - 23
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Simply stunning
AUTUMN trees
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Fleming’s has hand-picked this selection of Top 10 Trees to deliver the most
magical autumn colour suitable for Australian conditions. Here you will find
a wide variety of tree styles from small to large that will be sure to set your
garden a-fire in autumn.
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1. Lipstick® Trees
a. Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze®
b. Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ A
c. Acer rubrum October Glory®
For the finest colouring trees, you can’t go
past a Fleming’s Lipstick® tree.
3. Acer palmatum ‘Osakazuki’
Possibly the most outstanding autumn
colour of the Japanese maples. Green
foliage will turn into rich dark pinks and
reds in autumn. 5 x 4m.
5. Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia
indica x L. fauriei ‘Sioux’
An excellent upright crepe myrtle that
has outstanding autumn colour ideal for
narrow spaces. 4.5 x 3m.
4. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Large heart-shaped purple foliage will
turn to delicate shades of orange and
yellow during autumn. 5 x 5m.
6. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Rotundiloba’
Features unique rounded leaf lobes with
dark green lustrous foliage that turns
yellows, through reds and purples in
autumn. 13 x 7m.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
2. Acer negundo ‘Sensation’
A maple that really lives up to its name
as the autumn colour can indeed be
sensational! Handles most conditions
extremely well. 9 x 6m.
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7. Nyssa sylvatica
Dark green, glossy leaves turn yellowapricot to bright scarlet in autumn.
Autumn colour can be spectacular
making for a beautiful seasonal display.
11 x 6m.
9. Pistacia chinensis
Renowned for its stunning autumn colour
and generally regarded as a tough
and hardy tree. Seedling grown so can
exhibit some variation. 8 x 6m.
8. Parrotia persica
An unusual, informal leaf shape that
will turn multiple shades during autumn
including reds, oranges, purples and
bronzes. Often a multi-stemmed tree.
7 x 5m.
10. Quercus coccinea
This is a majestic oak. Typical of the oaks
in foliage style and colour in spring and
summer, its leaves will develop into rich
reds and crimsons during autumn.
12 x 8m.
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TIP: For diverse autumn foliage gardens, include trees that turn
various shades and act as a backdrop to more impressive varieties.
For example a Golden Ash (Fraxinus ‘Aurea’) may be planted as a
backdrop to highlight the contrast of a firey red Autumn Blaze
(Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze® ).
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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Pictured: Populus x euramericana ‘Veronese’
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Pictured: Quercus palustris Green Pillar®
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1. Acer x freemanii cultivars
‘Armstrong’, Autumn Blaze®,
Celebration™, Scarlet Sentinel™,
‘Sienna’A . Uniform trees with exceptional
autumn colour make stand-out avenue
trees. (Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
3. Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
With dense, deep purple foliage this
beech tree makes a wonderful feature
tree or a very attractive grand avenue.
13 x 9m.
2. Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’
An adaptable, narrow growing tree
ideal for avenues. Lustrous, dark green
foliage with yellow autumn tones
holding well into the season. 10 x 4m.
4. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Cimmaron™
A very uniform style tree with dense,
dark green foliage ideal for driveway
and avenue planting. 13 x 8m.
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NOTE: Various effects can be achieved by the space planted
between an avenue – also alternating two tree types can create
a different look to using just one variety.
TIP: Always check for powerlines or obstructions and select trees
that will not require excessive pruning to clear these obstructions –
this will ensure you maintain the integrity of the natural tree.
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AVENUE trees
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Pictured: Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze®
Stately, symmetrical and powerful, an avenue of trees makes a statement.
Here you will find the very best 10 trees for making that statement at your
place. From wind-breaks to uniform medium sized trees with great autumn
colour – you’ll find the perfect tree for your avenue here.
Avenue
5. Populus cultivars
Bold and impressive avenue trees with a
lovely upright branch habit. These trees
have spectacular yellow autumn tones.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
7. Quercus cultivars
Oak trees are an old favourite on large
country properties with lots of space.
Makes a sensational avenue tree.
Stunning autumn colours.
9. Ulmus parvifolia ‘Reflection’ A
This new Fleming’s selection of Chinese
Elm has excellent uniformity. Displays
attractive mid-green foliage with a
serrated margin. 9 x 9m.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
6. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
Incredibly tough and versatile
ornamental pear. White flowers in
spring. An excellent option for street,
driveway and avenue planting.
11 x 6m.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
8. Ulmus parvifolia ‘Todd’ A
A Fleming’s selection of Chinese Elm,
characterised by its beautiful form
and manageable proportions. A very
elegant avenue style tree. 10 x 11m.
10. Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’
A unique option for streets and avenues
providing a natural arbour well above car
level due to its tight vase-shaped habit and
straight fine trunks. 14 x 10m.
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Finding great trees that can cope with tough coastal conditions such as wind, salt
and sand; can be challenging, and here we have done the work for you. These
10 trees will manage coastal locations with aplomb and look beautiful to boot!
1. Acer negundo
‘Sensation’
With burgundy to brown
growing tip turning green
in summer, this easy-toplease tree will handle most
conditions extremely well.
9 x 6m.
2. Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’
A highly adaptable and site
tolerant tree featuring small,
deep green leaves that turn
yellow in Autumn. 7 x 6m.
3. Acer platanoides
‘Globosum’ Designer™
Maple
A great mop-head tree with
a tight round head of deep
green maple leaves on a
very straight ‘standard’
trunk. 5 x 4m.
4. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Oakville Highlight’ A
A brilliantly hardy and
narrow form of liquidambar
that is suitable for many
coastal situations. 15 x 4m.
5. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Rotundiloba’
Suits most conditions
including wet sites and
will grow well in coastal
areas provided sea spray is
minimal. 13 x 7m.
7. Morus alba ‘Pendula’
Heat and drought are not
a problem at all for this
versatile weeping mulberry
that features mid-green,
glossy foliage. 3 x 4m.
9. Platanus x acerifolia
The London Plane tree is
tough, reliable and honest
which is why it is widely
utilised for urban planting.
14 x 10m.
6. Magnolia grandiflora
‘MGTIG’ A Greenback®
A hardy evergreen
Magnolia featuring glossy
green foliage with beautiful
large white flowers in
summer. 10 x 5m.
8. Olea cultivars
Olives are a coastal
favourite for their tough
growing attributes that
handle pretty much
anything you throw at them.
(Sizes vary per cultivar) .
10. Prunus cerasifera
‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ A
Found in Sydney, this hardy,
purple-foliaged ornamental
plum is a great all-rounder,
narrow in form and features
spring floral display. 6 x 2m.
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Rugged & tough
Pictured: Acer x freemanii
Autumn Blaze®
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tolerant
Pictured: Brachychiton populneus
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Urbanite™
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Pictured: Pyrus calleryana
‘Capital’
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It’s a myth that ornamental and deciduous trees can’t cope with dry conditions.
There are many beautiful exotic trees that will not only handle dry conditions,
but will last through extended drought in style – here are 10 of the best.
1. Acer x freemanii
cultivars
‘Armstrong’, Autumn Blaze®,
Celebration™, Scarlet
Sentinel™, ‘Sienna’ A. These
stunning tough performers
are a knock-out in almost any
situation. (Sizes vary per cultivar) .
2. Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’
This tough, adaptable
tree tolerates varied site
conditions.. Great for smaller
landscaped areas. 7 x 6m.
3. Acer truncatum x A.
platanoides Pacific Sunset A
A highly drought tolerant
small-to-medium rounded
maple that features very
good autumn colour.
10 x 6m.
5. Fraxinus cultivars
Hardy drought tolerant
trees that feature excellent
lustrous, dark green foliage
with great autumn tones.
(Sizes vary per cultivar) .
7. Indian Summer®
Lagerstroemia
Tough Indian Summer®
Crepe Myrtles make an
ideal choice as a flowering
tree, in the heat of Australia’s
summer. (Sizes vary per cultivar) .
4. Brachychiton cultivars
Australian natives that are
adaptable to a range of
conditions with glossy green
foliage and flowers late
spring to early summer.
(Sizes vary per cultivar) .
6. Gleditsia triacanthos
var. inermis ‘Sunburst’
Extremely heat and drought
tolerant tree with yellow,
fern-like green foliage with
yellow tones in summer.
8 x 8m.
8. Melia azedarach
‘Caroline’ A
A strong new selection
of Melia with a compact
growth habit that features
dark, deep green glossy
leaves. 8 x 7m.
9. Pyrus calleryana
cultivars
These lovely ornamental
pears can handle everything
from heat and drought to
waterlogged soil and feature
stunning spring floral display.
(Sizes vary per cultivar) .
10. Ulmus parvifolia
‘Todd’ A
A Fleming’s selection of
Chinese Elm, is tough and
reliable and has beautiful
form and manageable
proportions. 10 x 11m.
Drought
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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FLOWERING trees
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Here you will find the Top 10 flowering trees suitable for the garden
environment. These flowering trees will bring a smile to your face each year
and are beautiful trees year-round – selected for their abundance of blooms
as well as their quality as a tree – you can’t go wrong with one of these.
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1. Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’
A very showy cultivar with large applegreen heart-shaped leaves in summer
and masses of deep pink flowers in
spring. 3 x 2m.
3. Indian Summer® Crepe Myrtles
Easy to grow, giving a lasting bold
display of flowers in the warm summer
months. Easy care and can flower for
up to 100 days.
5. Malus Tom Matthews™
A showy selection of crab apple with
vivid scarlet-red flowers during spring.
Bronze-red foliage. 3 x 3m.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
2. Cornus kousa x florida cultivars
Flowers with large showy bracts that
produce a spectacular display in late
spring. Colours range from pinks to
whites. (Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
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4. Malus ioensis ‘Plena’
The ‘grandma’ of crab apples, it elicits
feelings of warmth, cosiness and
great presence. Features masses of
large, beautiful white flowers with pink
highlights. 6 x 4.5m.
6. Malus Royal Raindrops™
A great crab apple with masses of bright
magenta-pink blooms in spring. The
cut-leaf purple foliage is also a stunning
feature of this tree. 6 x 4.5m.
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7. Malus Sugar Tyme™
Masses and masses of white flowers in
spring! Small bright red crab apples hang
on the tree into winter, giving interest once
the foliage has dropped. 6 x 4.5m.
9. Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’
A charming small flowering cherry with
a habit slightly reminiscent of bonsai.
Highly ornamental ‘zig-zag’ structure.
1.5 x 1.5m.
8. Prunus ‘Kanzan’ (syn. P. ‘Sekiyama’)
A very popular flowering cherry with
outstanding double pink flowers. Dark
green leaves turning yellow to bronzyorange tones in autumn. 4.5 x 3m.
10. Prunus Snow Fountains®
Sensational display of single white
flowers cover this tree. Flowers are
borne on young wood, making it a
knockout from the day you plant it.
Short 1.2m or tall 1.8m Std.
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TIP: Always read the label of a tree to ensure you plant it in the ideal
location to receive best results. For example, a flowering tree may
require full sun position and will not achieve best results if planted in
a position overshadowed by other trees or buildings.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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1. Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’
Features stunning deep purple foliage
and retains a very formal erect shape.
A great addition to any garden. Also
tolerant of dry conditions. 7 x 4m.
3. Acer japonicum ‘Vitifolium’
A wonderful, spreading, softly foliaged
maple, ideal as a specimen. Soft green
foliage turns to very good red autumn
colour. 5 x 5m.
2. Acer truncatum x A. platanoides
Pacific Sunset A
Light green very glossy foliage. Forms
a small/medium round tree with high
drought tolerance. 10 x 6m.
4. Gleditsia ‘Elegantissima’
Soft, dense yet feathery foliaged
medium tree with bright green pinnate
leaves. Also very drought and heat
tolerant. 5 x 3m.
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NOTE: Always check the estimated height of the tree at maturity from
the label when you purchase the tree and don’t forget to refer to the
width as well. Allow your tree plenty of space to grow – it may look
a little forlorn as a one year-old but at 20 it will command its space
perfectly.
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All-round
MEDIUM trees
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Not too small and not too tall – these 10 trees are just right! Perfect for a variety
of needs, some with flower and some will delight with autumn colour – but all
will offer style and grace to a garden and range from 5m to 11m in height.
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5. Magnolia grandiflora ‘MGTIG’ A
Greenback®
Featuring a greener under-leaf than
most M. grandiflora cultivars, the
advantage is its tight formal, upright
habit that hedges extremely well and
can be used as a screen. 10 x 5m.
7. Malus Sugar Tyme™
Masses and masses of white flowers
in spring, a real traffic stopper! Small
bright red crab apples hang on the tree
into winter. Plant it! 6 x 4.5m.
9. Pyrus betulaefolia Dancer™
A small to medium tree that handles
many conditions. Retains its foliage late
into winter. 7 x 4.5m.
6. Malus ioensis ‘Plena’
An old-world favourite, this tree features
large, pink buds opening to beautiful
white flowers. Small medium round
headed tree. 6 x 4.5m.
8. Parrotia persica
A relatively unappreciated mediumsized tree that warrants more attention.
Renowned for its varied autumn colours.
7 x 5m.
10. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
The perfect all-round, medium-sized tree.
Loves wet, loves drought and heat - a
whole range of conditions. 11 x 6m.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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Nothing but
NARROWtrees
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Tight spaces, narrow or small gardens, driveway plantings, or natural
hedging between houses – all requires an upright narrow growing tree.
We have done the homework for you and here are 10 of the most successful
tightly formed trees available.
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1. Acer x freemanii ‘Armstrong’
Upright to slightly spreading habit. Light
green foliage with a silvery underside
and good autumn tones of yellow to
orangey-red. Ideal for areas where
room is restricted. 12 x 5m.
3. Ballerina® Columnar Apple
An intensely compact, columnar tree.
These trees produce fruit clustered along
the main trunk after gorgeous spring
flowers. 3.5 x 0.6m.
5. Ginkgo biloba Princeton Sentry™
A living fossil offering a beautiful, slow
growing, upright form with unique fanshaped foliage that turns bright yellow in
autumn. 11 x 5m.
2. Acer platanoides ‘Columnare’
An adaptable, narrow growing tree
ideal for avenues. Lustrous, dark green
foliage with yellow autumn tones
holding well into the season. 10 x 4m.
4. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Small dark deep green foliage. Very
commanding upright shape that makes
a sensational statement tree or a
magnificent avenue. 10 x 6m.
6. Indian Summer®
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Sioux’
An excellent upright crepe myrtle that
has outstanding autumn colour ideal for
narrow spaces or as an informal screen.
4.5 x 3m.
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7. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Oakville Highlight’ A
A relatively new Liquidambar
discovered in Sydney that features a
tight upright form that will be invaluable
in the urban landscape. 15 x 4m.
9. Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’
The most upright of the ornamental
pears. Tolerates all conditions from wet
to dry. Holds its leaves well into winter.
11 x 3m.
8. Prunus cerasifera
‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ A
An extremely upright form of purpleleafed flowering plum. White spring
flowers give this tree multi-seasonal
appeal. Will make its presence known
worldwide. 6 x 2m.
10. Quercus palustris
‘Pringreen’ Green Pillar®
A very narrow and impressive oak with
beautiful, dark green, glossy foliage.
Ideal for difficult sites. 14 x 3m.
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TIP: For something different consider the use of the narrow growing Ballerina®
Apple Tree or a Columnar Fruit Tree in that tricky spot between the driveway and fence. Another great space saving trick is to ‘pleach’ trees – which
means to hedge a tree by keeping its trunk clear of lower limbs and heavily
pruning the head of the tree using a bamboo frame.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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1. Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’
A favourite of the beautiful Japanese
maples, features deep purple and
dense foliage. Makes for a lovely
specimen tree. 3.5 x 3m.
3. Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’
Deep purple foliage is maintained
throughout the year. A tough tree that
will handle many conditions. 7 x 4m.
2. Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum
Crimsonwave’ A
Difficult to imagine a garden without
one of the many forms of Acer
palmatum. This one displays glorious
fine-lacy burgundy-wine coloured
dissected leaves. 4 x 4m.
4. Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Inaba
Shidare’
Certainly among the best of the purple
weeping maples. Features beautiful
dark purple foliage that is reminiscent of
purple lace. 2 x 2m.
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NOTE: Purple foliage trees will add depth and substance to a garden and
are particularly effective used as a backdrop helping to offset contrasting
plants such as flowers, a feature tree or sculpture.
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Elegance of
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The mystery and elegance of a purple foliage tree should never be underestimated
and here we have highlighted the best 10 for a range of purposes. From the
very large beauty of the Fagus (Purple Beech) to the elegant whimsy of the small
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ – there is a purple foliage tree for any garden.
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5. Betula populifolia x ‘Royal Frost’
An improved form of purple foliaged
birch with a creamy-white trunk. Unlike
most purple foliaged birch, will develop
into a good strong structured tree.
10 x 5m.
7. Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Elegant, stunning, tough. Royalty of the
Beech family. Dark purple foliage that
is admired throughout the world. Very
versatile, can be hedged or pleached.
13 x 9m.
9. Malus Royal Raindrops™
The strong branch structure, great form
and excellent seasonal qualities of
this unusual crab apple make it a truly
wonderful selection for any garden.
6 x 4.5m.
6. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
The Forest Pansy’s large heart-shaped
purple foliage will turn to delicate
shades of orange and yellow during
autumn. 5 x 5m.
8. Malus Tom Matthews™
Beautiful purple foliaged crab apple,
features vivid scarlet-red flowers during
spring and bronze-red foliage. 3 x 3m.
10. Prunus cerasifera ‘Oakville
Crimson Spire’ A
Discovered in Sydney, this is a great allrounder, quite narrow in form and hardy
to boot. Lovely rich burgundy foliage.
6 x 2m.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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Playful under
SHADE trees
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Sitting under the shade of a glorious deciduous tree is a pleasure and joy and
here are 10 of the most successful shade trees that double as the perfect tree
for little legs to climb up and daydream in. Each tree here is ideal for a parkstyle garden, a feature tree and creating dappled afternoon light.
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1. Acer rubrum October Glory®
Magnificent show of red autumn leaves
ensures this tree remains one of the
most sought after maples grown by
Fleming’s Nurseries. 12 x 9m.
3. Fagus sylvatica f. purpurea
Elegant, stunning, tough. Dark purple
foliage that is admired throughout the
world. This beech provides a lovely
canopy when mature. 13 x 9m.
5. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Urbanite™
An outstanding cultivar. Deep dark glossy
green foliage with a silvery underside.
Extremely drought and heat tolerant.
11 x 8m.
2. Acer x freemanii Autumn Blaze®
Features a truly beautiful, powerful red
and reliable autumn colour similar to
October Glory®. A knock-out in almost
any situation. 13 x 10m.
4. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Cimmaron™
Forms a majestic tree, has unique
autumn colour tones, is drought and
heat tolerant, more upright growing and
very uniform. An ideal shade tree.
13 x 8m.
6. Nyssa sylvatica
Unusual horizontal branching habit
makes this tree a wonderful addition
to any space. Glossy, soft light green
foliage and great autumn colour.
11 x 6m.
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7. Tilia cordata Greenspire™
Beautiful shape and structure with
lovely mid-green foliage changing
to yellow autumn tones. A wonderful
shade tree. 9 x 6m.
9. Zelkova serrata ‘Goldenflame’ A
Displays golden-yellow leaves in spring,
eventually darkening during summer to a
light green. Can be used to spectacular
effect for contrast in any garden.
10 x 9m.
8. Ulmus parvifolia ‘Todd’ A
More upright in structure than the
species. Small dark green foliage that
can be semi-evergreen in the right
environment. Tough and reliable.
10 x 11m.
10. Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’
Lovely vase-shape, planted along
driveways will form an archway with
just its natural shape. Good autumn
tones. 14 x 10m.
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Note: Children that play outdoors every day have better motor coordination
and increased ability to concentrate.
Tip: Deciduous shade trees will cool your garden and home in summer and
when bare in winter will allow sunshine in.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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1. Acer palmatum “Dissectum
Crimsonwave’ A
An upright growing cultivar with deeply
dissected, fine, lacy leaves. Displaying
an attractive purple, almost burgundywine coloured foliage. 4 x 4m.
3. Betula utilis var. jacquemontii
The best white-trunk birch on the
Australian market. Has a uniform
attractive shape. Regarded as one of the
more heat-drought tolerant of the birch
family. 10 x 6m.
2. Acer palmatum cultivars
2a: Acer ‘Dissectum Seiryu’ Lace-like green
foliage and soft autumn tones. 4 x 4m.
2b: A. ‘Sango Kaku’ syn. ‘Senkaki’
Amazing coral bark and intense red
young growth. 6 x 5m.
4. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Small dark deep green foliage.
Commanding upright shape makes
a sensational statement tree or a
magnificent avenue. 10 x 6m.
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NOTE: Weepers also make great small garden trees – check out the Weeper
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Space saving
SMALL trees
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Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Natchez’ (White flowers)
Small trees are so versatile in their uses that it is hard to pick just 10. Here we
have highlighted the best trees that will offer a wide range of features and
are simply beautiful in any situation from garden bed planting, courtyard or
patio trees or small front yard options.
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5. Cercis cultivars
5a. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Small lilac coloured flowers on branches
in spring. 5 x 5m.
5b. C. chinensis ‘Avondale’
Bright green foliage arranged in a very
unique ‘stacked plate’ style pattern. 3 x 2m.
7. Indian Summer® Crepe Myrtles
A range of low maintenance trees/large
shrubs. Stunning flower colours, long
flowering (up to 3 months) and tolerates
drought and heat.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
9. Prunus cerasifera
‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ A
A great all-rounder, quite narrow in form
and hardy to boot. Lovely rich burgundy
foliage and pretty show of flowers in
spring. 6 x 2m.
6. Designer™ Maple
Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’
The world’s most popular lollipop tree.
Great round shape on a straight trunk.
Requires virtually no pruning to keep
shape. 5 x 4m.
8. Prunus ‘Kojo-no-mai’
A charming small flowering cherry with
a habit slightly reminiscent of bonsai.
Highly ornamental flowering cherry with
‘zig-zag’ structure. 1.5 x 1.5m.
10. Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’
The most upright of the ornamental pears.
It’s narrow form is great for small gardens.
Tolerates all conditions from wet to dry.
11 x 3m.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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Magic of
WEEPINGtrees
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As one of the largest growers of weeping trees we know with certainty that
these weeping wonders will never disappoint. From magical flowering types
to Japanese maples that make you melt – these 10 are head and shoulders
above the rest.
Weep
1. Acer palmatum
‘Dissectum Inaba Shidare’
Certainly among the best of the
weeping maples featuring beautiful
dark purple foliage that is reminiscent
of lace. 2 x 2m.
3. Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum
Orangeola’
A great weeping maple, with foliage
that appears orange before changing
to a red-brown and green through
summer. 1.5 x 2m.
5. Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum Sekimori’
The best of the green foliaged weeping
maples, Sekimori will liven up the garden
with its vibrant green foliage. 2 x 2m.
2. Acer palmatum ‘Dissectum
Atropurpureum Ornatum’
Another great weeping maple that
features deep burgundy growing
tips that mature to a bronze-green in
summer. 2 x 2m.
4. Acer palmatum ‘Omurayama’
Wider spreading variety that develops
into a magnificent cascading weeper
that oozes class. Heat and sun tolerant,
protect from hot winds. 4 x 4m.
6. Betula pendula ‘Youngii’
Graceful long slender limbs will sway
gently in the wind, this weeping birch
will still offer joy in winter with a bright
white trunk that contrasts beautifully with
its weeping branches. 3 x 4m.
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7. Morus alba ‘Pendula’
One of the toughest weepers on
the market. Weeping mulberries handle
heat, drought and cold climates and
bring a lush green feel to any space.
3 x 4m.
9. Prunus Snow Fountains®
Sensational display of single white
flowers cover the tree in spring making
this weeper a knockout. Short standard
graft 1.2m or tall standard graft 1.8m.
8. Cercis canadensis Lavender Twist™
Do not miss your chance to plant
this magnificent weeping form of
Cercis. Bright pink flowers smother the
elegantly contorted branches before
the leaves appear. 2 x 2m.
10. Prunus ‘Pink Snow Showers’ A
A superior weeping form, this pretty pink
ornamental cherry will delight with a
floriferous cascade of single blossom in
early-to-mid spring. A golden display of
foliage in autumn – definitely a Top10
stunner. Short standard graft 1.2m or tall
standard graft 1.8m.
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NOTE: Most weeping trees are grafted onto a suitable standard tree stock (this is the
tree trunk) at various heights, the tree rarely grows much taller than the height of the
graft although the weeper (the head of the tree) may appear to grow with age as the
head becomes fuller with new growth and old growth beneath which will add volume.
Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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Wes Fleming
Fleming’s Nurseries
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Lipstick® Tree Acer rubrum October Glory® (Cover image)
All the Lipstick® Trees are amazing and I especially adore October Glory® with its magnificent
form and knock-out autumn reds!
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Cercis canadensis
‘Forest Pansy’
Such an enchanting little
tree ‘Forest Pansy’ I love its
huge heart-shaped leaves
and informal habit, it always
leaves me feeling cosy and
happy.
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Zelkova serrata
‘Green Vase’
I admire the very strict vase
shape of this tree – ideal for
street, driveway and avenue
planting with limbs growing
upwards above vehicle
level.
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Pyrus calleryana
Chanticleer®
The queen of ornamental
pears, Chanticleer® can
handle a huge variety of
conditions. It continues to
impress me with its neversay-die attitude.
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Carpinus betulus
‘Fastigiata’
With great upright, narrow
form and dense foliage this
is a massively underrated
tree - it doesn’t need much
maintenance and it always
looks great.
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Betula utilis var.
jaquemontii
Definitely one of the best
white-trunk birch available
in Australia today – stunning
in a group planting.
Wes’ best ...
“Having grown trees my entire life
people often ask what I consider to
be the best or even my favourite trees”.
“It’s a tough question and I change
my mind all the time, but these trees
always stand out for their consistent
quality and never fail attributes”.
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Acer palmatum
‘Sango Kaku’
Such a soft dreamy
Japanese maple, ‘Sango
Kaku’ loves to show off with
stunning autumn tones and
amazing coral bark.
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Cercis chinensis
‘Avondale’
Another Cercis I just love,
Avondale is a small multistemmed tree that features
large bright-green heartshaped leaves that ‘stack’
along the branches.
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Acer platanoides
‘Crimson Sentry’
I love using this tree for
bringing mood and depth
into a garden. Beautiful as a
screening tree or to highlight
contrasting varieties.
Acer truncatum x
A. platanoides
Pacific Sunset A
A gorgeous medium-sized
and fast growing autumn
tree that is ideal for dry
conditions - it really hasn’t
had enough recognition.
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