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Cape Chestnut

Cape Chestnut

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.

140mm | $12.90 AU | Approx. 31 in stock


Cottonwood - Populus deltoides

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Approx. 27 in stock


Claret Ash

Claret Ash

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.

175mm | $24.90 AU | Approx. 21 in stock


Japanese maple tree

Japanese maple 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.

175mm | $14.75 AU | Approx. 21 in stock


Box Elder Maple - Acer negundo

Box Elder Maple - Acer negundo

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Approx. 20 in stock


Chinese elm - Ulmus chinensis

Chinese elm - Ulmus chinensis

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Approx. 9 in stock


Liquidambar

Liquidambar

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Approx. 8 in stock


Pin Oak - Quercus palustris

Pin Oak - Quercus palustris

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Approx. 6 in stock


Swamp cypress

This is an ideal tree for wet soils.  It needs plentiful moisture and, when grown in swampy conditions, develops roots which grow above ground level.  Fern-like foliage, pyramid shape when mature. 

175mm | $14.90 AU | Approx. 6 in stock


Weeping Willow

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.

140mm | $7.90 AU | Approx. 2 in stock


Prunus - Flowering Peach (Low Chill)

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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Michelia Alba - Pak Lan (grafted)

Michelia Alba - Pak Lan (grafted)

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.

175mm | $24.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Desert Ash

Rootstock for Claret Ash and Golden Ash.

Bare Root | $9.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Sugar Maple

Sugar Maple

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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Bull Bay Magnolia

Bull Bay Magnolia

Magnolia GrandifloraThe 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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Magnolia - Rustica Rubra

Magnolia - Rustica Rubra

Magnolia soulangianiaThis 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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Chinese pistachia

Chinese pistachia

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | In Production | Email Me When Available


Golden Champaca

Golden Champaca

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

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Leopard Tree - Caesalpinia ferrea

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


London Plane - Platanus acerifolia

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.

175mm | $19.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


White Ash

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Cape Chestnut Grafted Pink

Cape Chestnut Grafted Pink

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.

175mm | $19.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Magnolia soulangeana

Magnolia soulangeana

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Poinciana - Delonix regia

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Tulip Tree

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. 

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


English Oak

English Oak

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.

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Acer Negundo - Flamingo

Acer Negundo - Flamingo

 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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Acer negundo - Kellies Gold

An attractive ornamental deciduous tree with gold foliage.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Acer negundo - Violacea

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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Afzelia quanzensis - Pod Mahogany

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

Forestry Tube | $2.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Albizzia julibrissin rosea - Silk tree

This deciduous tree has beautiful pink fluffy flowers that are followed by a heavy crop of seed pods. Fast growing.

140mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Calodendron capense - Cape Chestnut

Calodendron capense - Cape Chestnut

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.

Super Tube | $4.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Cassia fistula - Golden Shower

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.

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Cassia fistula - Golden Shower

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Cassia javanica - Java shower

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Cassia javanica - Java shower (ST)

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

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Cordyline australis - Cabbage tree

A striking palm like plant with leaves that can reach 1m long. Produces panicles of small white sweet-scented flowers opening in summer.

Forestry Tube | $2.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Delonix regia - Poinciana

Large striking tree with vibrant red flowers. Regarded as on of the best shade trees in the subtropics. Broad spreading.

Super Tube | $4.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Gleditzia - Sunburst

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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Gleditzia Ruby Lace

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.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Golden Ash

A delightful ornamental tree that performs well in a temperate climate. Attractive golden foliage. Deciduous.

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Hemerocallis - Daylilly (named varieties)

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.

140mm | $7.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Iris Louisiana - Iris (mixed colours)

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.

140mm | $9.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Jacaranda mimosifolia

Very well known as a spectacular street tree with striking lavender bell-like flowers during spring. The delicate lacey foliage turns gold during autumn. Mature trees reach 12 metres or more.

Forestry Tube | $1.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Jacaranda mimosifolia - Jacaranda

Very well known as a spectacular street tree with striking lavender bell-like flowers during spring. The delicate lacey foliage turns gold during autumn. Mature trees over 12 metres.

140mm | $7.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


LIRIOPE

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

Forestry Tube | $1.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Oriental Plane tree

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Ornamental Grafted

175mm | $17.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Ornamental Misc. 175mm

175mm | $13.75 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Paulownia fortunii - Lilac Gem

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

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Phoenix roebelenii

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.

Forestry Tube | $1.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Plumeria - Frangipani assorted colours

A deciduous tropical tree that is well known for its attractive and strongly scented flowers.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Port Wine Jacaranda - Jacaranda semiserrata

Port wine jacarandaThis 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.            

 

 

                                                                                                                

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Quercus rubra - Red Oak

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.

175mm | $12.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Salix babylonica - Weeping Willow

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.

Forestry Tube | $1.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Sundries

125mm | $1.00 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Tagasaste - Tree lucerne

A leguminous tree used for animal foliage and soil improvement.

Forestry Tube | $1.95 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available


Yellow Flame Tree © - Peltophorum pterocarpum

Yellow Flame TreeFast 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.

 

 

 

 

175mm | $14.90 AU | Seeking Propagation Material | Email Me When Available



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Paulownia fortunii - Lilac Gem

These also make excellent fodder trees, My horses love the leaves | Dee Woolcock - Koonwarra, VIC 08-Apr-2007

Cassia fistula - Golden Shower

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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