Fleming`s Top 10 Trees Guide

GUIDE
Makes choosing the right tree simple.
CONTENTS
Welcome
Fleming’s Nurseries is among Australia’s
leading producers of ornamental,
deciduous, fruit and Australian native
trees. This categorised guide to our
Top10 Trees has been developed to help
take the guess work out of selecting the
right tree for any garden situation.
We have selected what we consider to
be the Top 10 trees across a range of
categories from small trees to avenue
trees, purple foliage to fruit and more,
by following this simple guide – we are
confident you will find the right tree for
your garden.
4 - Fruit
5 - Fruit
6 - Fruit
7 - Fruit
8 - Autumn
9 - Avenue
10 - Coastal
11 - Drought
12 - Flowering
13 - Medium
14 - Narrow
15 - Purple Foliage
16 - Shade
17 - Small
18 - Weeping
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Quercus palustris ‘Pringreen’ Green Pillar®
A very narrow and impressive oak with
beautiful, dark green, glossy foliage turning
deep red to bronze in late autumn. In cooler
areas the autumn tones become an even
more brilliant scarlet.
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the best of
fLEMING’S TOP10 trees
So many of us want to plant trees but where do we start? To make the decision process simple,
we at Fleming’s have put together our Top 10 Trees. Fleming’s Top 10 Trees groups trees into
ranges to suit any garden or specification.
1. Prunus ‘Snofozam’ Snow Fountains®
4. Trixzie® miniature fruit trees
These stunning weeping trees are taking Australia by
storm. Either as tall or short grafted standards, they are
the ideal statement plant for any garden.
These little beauties offer a compact tree abundant
with full-sized fruit. ‘Pixzee’ A Peach, ‘Gala’ Apple, Pink
Lady™ Apple, Pear cv. ‘Pyvert’ A, Cherree® Black Cherry
and ‘Nectazee’ A Nectarine.
2. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
The best ornamental pear available, these flowering
trees provide multi-seasonal delight and are hardy
enough to suit a range of conditions.
3. Prunus cerasifera ‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ A
A stunning purple foliaged tree that not only looks
glossy and gorgeous but is tough and hardy.
5. Ballerina® Apples
These columnar fruit trees offer
spring blossom and full-sized fruit,
perfect for tight spaces and
balconies. ‘Maypole’, ‘Bolero’, ‘Charlotte’, ‘Polka’,
‘Waltz’ and ‘Flamenco’.
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fRUIT trees
With so many wonderful fruit trees to choose from, we present 10 sections with the best of the best.
Fresh off the tree, nothing beats these for flavour, texture and pure pleasure.
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Fleming’s Top10 Fruit Trees
grow to about 4 x 4 m*
and dwarf fruit trees
to about 2.5 x 2.5 m*.
They are ideal for the
supply of fresh fruit from
the home garden.
2a. Apple ‘Gala’
Featuring crisp and juicy flesh,
the ‘Gala’ apple is a popular home
garden fruit, tasting best fresh
from the tree.
1. Almond All-in-One™
A self-fertile, semi-dwarf tree
that bears good crops of sweet
soft-shelled almonds. One of
the best home garden almonds
available.
TOP TIP FROM WES:
“Keep your fruit trees healthy
and disease free by clearing
fallen leaves in late autumn”...Wes
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2b. Apple Pink Lady™
TOP TIP FROM WES:
“Into
organic
gardening?
Bred in Australia, Pink Lady™ has Easy Care™ apples are highly
fast become an Aussie favourite. disease resistant and great for
Lovely pale pink streaky skin and organic growing.”...Wes
crisp yet sprightly sweet flavour,
it’s a home orchard winner.
2e. Apple ‘Golden Delicious’
If you have never eaten a Golden
Delicious apple straight from the
tree, you have truly missed out.
They are crisp, juicy, sweet and truly
delicious.
2c. Apple Pixie Crunch™
(cv.’Co-op 33’) Easy Care™
This bright, crisp and tasty apple is
a delight to eat. Being apple scab
resistant makes it ideal for organic
growing.
3. Apricot ‘Moorpark’
When you think ‘apricot flavour’
chances are you are thinking
about the Moorpark variety.
Moorpark offers a rich apricot
flavour and aroma and is one of
the best eating apricots, bar none.
(cv.’Cripp’s Pink’)
2d. Apple Crimson Crisp™
(cv. ’Co-op 39’) Easy Care™
Crimson Crisp™ produces a delicious
fruit ideal for eating and cooking.
Naturally highly resistant to apple
scab makes Crimson Crips™ great for
organic home gardens.
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
fRUIT trees
Home grown fruit is a simple pleasure of life. Eaten fresh off the tree, fruit is full flavoured and packed
with goodness. Excess fruit is ideal for cooking, desserts, preserving, jams, or simply sharing with friends.
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Only have a balcony, courtyard
or small space? Why not grow
a Trixzie® tree in a pot ..these
mini’s suit constricted space
and produce full sized fruit!
See page 7 for Trixzie® range.
4b. Cherry ‘Royal Rainier’A
A blush red cherry with lovely
sweet white flesh – an excellent
eating cherry.
TOP TIP FROM WES:
“Prune fruit trees to let sunlight
into the tree, this maximises
natural sugars for full flavoured
fruit.”...Wes
6a. Nectarine ‘Arctic Rose’A
One of the sweetest and best
eating white-fleshed nectarines
available. While some may
not consider it pretty to look at,
Arctic Rose eats sensationally well!
6c. Nectarine Queen Giant®
A beautiful eating, white-fleshed,
freestone variety with an excellent
flavour. Queen Giant® is quickly
rising in popularity as it becomes
more widely known.
4a. Cherry ‘Starkrimson’
Starkrimson produces large dark
red fruit that are juicy and delicious
to eat. A smaller tree than most
cherries makes this the perfect
home garden variety.
5a. Pear ‘Beurre Bosc’
This pear is an old favourite that
features a russet-coloured skin and
great sweet eating flesh, ideal for
eating and cooking.
5b. Nashi ‘Nijisseiki’
Often referred to as a ‘Japanese
Pear’ this nashi offers all the
crispness of an apple with the
juiciness and sweetness of a pear –
all rolled into one.
6b. Nectarine ‘May Grand’
An early maturing yellow-fleshed
nectarine. May Grand is one of
the most popular nectarines in
Australia, and rightly so.
TOP TIP FROM WES:
“When fruit first appears leave one
fruit per hand-span and remove the
rest – this will help the tree produce
larger, tastier fruit.”...Wes
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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fRUIT trees
Fleming’s continue to introduce new and exciting fruit cultivars to you with more flavour, unique
attributes and improved disease resistance.
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7a. Peach Double Jewel®
A yellow-fleshed, freestone peach
offering very pleasant, sweet
tasting fruit in summer and a
stunning show of pink blossom in
spring.
7c. Peach ‘Tasty Zee’
As the name suggests this peach is
a tasty, great eating, white-fleshed
variety that is fast becoming a
home garden favourite.
8b. Plum ‘Primetime’ A
A great mediun to large, yellowred fleshed plum that offers a rich
and sweet plum flavour.
F2 - The Future of Fruit
9a. ‘Cot N Candy’ A
(apricot x plum) A delicious, sweet
apricot crossed with a plum.
9b. ‘Marcia’s Flavor’ A
(plum x apricot) A yellow-fleshed
fruit with a sweet, juicy flavour.
9d. ‘Flavor Supreme’ A
(plum x apricot) Sweet from the
first bite right through to the last.
Naturally cultivated cross between
a dominant plum and apricot.
7b. Peach Okee Dokee®
A unique flat or ‘donut’ style peach
with a wonderful rich flavour.
Perfect for the tight confines of a
lunchbox!
8a. Plum ‘Mariposa’
The good old favourite blood plum,
excellent sweet flavour and very
dark red, juicy firm flesh.
8c. Plum Pizazz®
An excellent eating yellow-fleshed
plum with a deep blue/black skin.
Best eaten when fully ripe.
9c. ‘Flavor Rouge’ A
(plum x apricot) A cross between
a plum and an apricot with an
exciting sweet flavour.
9e. ‘Spicezee’ (nectarine x plum)
Russet skin and crisp sweet flesh
are unique to this variety.
9f. ‘Captivation’ A
(plum x apricot) A new F2 cross
packed with great flavour.
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*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
fRUIT trees
Ballerina® apples and Trixzie® miniature fruit trees can be planted closer together and can be grown in
containers, and while the tree may be tiny, the fruit they produce are full-sized and flavoursome.
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Estimated size only - 2.5 m x 2.5 m
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Estimated size only - 2 m x 2 m
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Estimated size only - 2 m x 2 m
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Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m
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Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m
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Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m
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10. Ballerina® Columnar Apples
An excellent choice for
small gardens or growing in
containers. Ballerina’s bear
delicious full-sized apples on
short spurs close to the trunk.
3.5 x 0.6m*.
10 c. ‘Flamenco’ A Fruiting Apple
Crisp and juicy. An excellent
flavour with a slight tang.
Features white ‘apple blossom’
flowers, with splashes of pale
pink.
10 e. ’Polka’ A Fruiting Apple
Crisp and juicy flesh with a good
flavour. White spring flowers
flushed with pink. Medium sized
round fruit. Green skin with red
developing on areas exposed to
the sun.
11. Trixzie® Miniature Fruit Trees
A range of the most naturally
dwarfing fruit trees, these tiny
trees offer full-size, quality fruit.
Estimated sizes vary depending
on each cultivar.
11c. Trixzie® ‘Nectazee’ A Nectarine
This small tree bears delicious, fullsize, full-flavoured, yellow flesh fruit.
Showy pink blossom in spring.
11d. Trixzie® Pink Lady™ Apple
Blush pink apple with crunchy
flesh and a sprightly flavour.
10a. ‘Bolero’ A Fruiting Apple
Creamy-white, juicy flesh with a
good, sprightly flavour.
10 b. ‘Charlotte’ A Fruiting Apple
Creamy-white, juicy, moderately
firm fruit with good flavour.
10 d . ‘Maypole’ A Crab Apple
Large, dark red crab apples are
produced in abundance. The
red flesh of the crab apple is
distinctive and excellent for
making crab apple jelly.
10 f. ‘Waltz’ A Fruiting Apple
Medium to large round-conical
fruit with a solid red skin on
exposed areas. An excellent
flavour with a slight tang.
11a. Trixzie® Cherree® Cherries
Full flavoured and juicy cherries.
White Cherree®, Black Cherree®.
11b. Trixzie® ‘Gala’ Apple
Delicious apple with an excellent
sweet juicy flavour and crisp flesh.
11e. Trixzie® ‘Pixzee’ A Peach
Produces yellow fleshed, sweet,
juicy, full size peaches.
11f. Trixzie® ‘Pyvert’ A Pear
A gorgeous tree, offering lovely
large, sweet fruit when ripe.
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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AUTUMN trees
Autumn is a magical time of year for deciduous trees and our Top10 selection offers some of Australia’s
best leaf turners in brilliant hues of red, yellow, gold, rust and orange.
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Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Sioux’
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Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ Autumn Blaze®
Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ A
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Acer rubrum ‘PNI 0268’ October Glory®
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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.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
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.
7. Nyssa sylvatica
Dark green, glossy leaves turn
yellow-apricot 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.
2. Acer negundo ‘Sensation’ A
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.
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.
8. Parrotia persica
An unusual, informal leaf shape that
will turn multiple shades during
autumn including reds, oranges,
purples and bronzes. Often a multistemmed tree. 7 x 5m.
10. Quercus coccinea
This is a majestic oak. Typical of
the oaks in foliage style and colour
in spring/summer, its leaves will
develop into rich reds and crimsons
during autumn. 12 x 8m.
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*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
AVENUE trees
A uniform avenue of trees not only looks good, it’s a valuable asset to our environment. These trees
would all make a stunning statement as an avenue, driveway, rural or streetscape planting.
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Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’ Autumn Blaze®
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Populus x euramericana ‘Veronese’
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Quercus palustris
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1. Acer x freemanii cultivars
‘Armstrong’, Autumn Blaze®,
Celebration™, Scarlet Sentinel™,
‘Sienna’A .
Uniform
trees
with exceptional autumn colour
make a stand-out avenue tree.
(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.
5. Populus cultivars
Bold and impressive avenue trees
with a lovely upright branch habit.
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. (Sizes vary depending on
cultivar).
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.
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
‘Cimmzam’ Cimmaron™
A very uniform style tree with
dense, dark green foliage ideal for
driveway and avenue planting.
13 x 8m.
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.
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.
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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COASTAL trees
One of the toughest areas to establish trees is in coastal locations. Here are 10 trees that will cope with
the difficult conditions that coastal areas can present.
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1. Acer negundo ‘Sensation’
Lovely burgundy/brown growing
tips that turn a mid-green in
summer. A very easy-to-please
tree, it will handle most conditions
extremely well. 9 x 6m.
3. Acer platanoides ‘Globosum’
Designer™ Maple
A mop-head (or lollipop) tree with
a tight round head of deep green
maple leaves on a very straight
‘standard’ trunk. 5 x 4m.
2. Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’
A tough, adaptable tree tolerant of
a wide range of site conditions.
Small, dark green leaves turn
yellow in Autumn. Especially useful
for smaller landscaped areas.
7 x 6m.
4. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Oakville Highlight’ A
A narrow or upright form of
liquidambar that is extremely
hardy and suitable for many
coastal situations. 15 x 4m.
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Olea europaea
5. Liquidambar styraciflua
‘Rotundiloba’
Suitable for most conditions
including wet sites. Performs best in
moist, slightly acid soil and full sun.
Will grow in coastal areas provided
sea spray is minimal. 13 x 7m.
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7. Morus alba ‘Pendula’
Lovely mid-green, glossy foliage that
handles all sorts of conditions. Heat
and drought are not a problem at all
for this versatile weeping mulberry.
3 x 4m.
9. Platanus x acerifolia
The London Plane tree is tough,
reliable and honest. This majestic
tree is widely utilised for urban
planting and large open spaces.
14 x 10m.
8. Olea cultivars
Tough, attractive silver foliage that
An evergreen form of Magnolia will handle pretty much anything
featuring glossy green foliage you throw at them. Olives have
with a smooth underside. Produces long been a coastal favourite.
beautiful large white flowers (Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
during summer. 10 x 5m.
10. Prunus cerasifera ‘Oakville
Crimson Spire’ A
Discovered in Sydney, a great allrounder, quite narrow in form and
hardy to boot. Rich burgundy foliage
and pretty flowers in spring. 6 x 2m.
6. Magnolia grandiflora
‘MGTIG’ A Greenback®
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
DROUGHT tolerant
These 10 wonderful trees have proven to be particularly adaptable and tolerant of dry conditions once
established.
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Acer x freemanii rubrum ‘Jeffersred’
Autumn Blaze®
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Brachychiton populneus
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Fraxinus pennsylvanica ‘Urbdell’ Urbanite™
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Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Lipan’
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Pyrus calleryana ‘Capital’
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1. Acer x freemanii cultivars
‘Armstrong’, Autumn Blaze®,
Celebration™, Scarlet Sentinel™,
‘Sienna’ A. Stunningly powerful
reds during autumn. They are a
knock-out in almost any situation.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
3. Acer truncatum x
A. platanoides ‘Warrenred’
Pacific Sunset A
A small to medium rounded maple
that features a high drought
tolerance and very good autumn
colour. 10 x 6m.
5. Fraxinus cultivars
Hardy drought tolerant trees
that feature excellent lustrous,
dark green foliage with a lighter
underside. Stunning autumn tones
vary from fiery reds to deep bronze.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
7. Indian Summer® Lagerstroemia
The magnificent Indian Summer®
Crepe Myrtles make an ideal choice
as a flowering tree, in the heat of
Australia’s mid- to late summer.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
9. Pyrus calleryana cultivars
These lovely ornamental pears
can handle everything from heat
and drought to waterlogged
soil. Excellent show of flowers in
spring and good autumn colour.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
2. Acer campestre ‘Elsrijk’
A tough, adaptable tree tolerant of
a wide range of site conditions.
Small, dark green leaves turn
yellow in Autumn. Especially useful
for smaller landscaped areas.
7 x 6m.
4. Brachychiton cultivars
Adaptable to a range of conditions.
Dark, glossy green foliage and
flowers late spring to early summer.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
6. Gleditsia triacanthos var.
inermis ‘Sunburst’
Extremely heat and drought
tolerant tree. Yellow, fern-like
foliage that turns to a green with
yellow tones in summer. Unusual,
beautiful branching habit. 8 x 8m
8. Melia azedarach ‘Caroline’ A
A new selection of Melia with
a compact growth habit. Bears
bright yellow berries after
flowering. Dark, deep green glossy
leaves. 8 x 7m.
10. Ulmus parvifolia ‘Todd’ A
A Fleming’s selection of Chinese
Elm, once established is tough and
reliable and is characterised by its
beautiful form and manageable
proportions. 10 x 11m.
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
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fLOWERING trees
Flowering trees are an attractive addition to any garden and our Top10 range showcases some of the very
best.
Cornus kousa x C. florida ‘Rutcan’
-Constellation™A
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Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Lipan’
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1. Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’
A very showy cultivar with large
apple-green 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.
(Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
5. Malus ‘Matttom’
Tom Matthews™
A showy selection of crab apple
with vivid scarlet-red flowers
during spring. Bronze-red foliage.
3 x 3m.
7. Malus ‘Sutyzam’
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
flowering cherry with ‘zig-zag’
structure. 1.5 x 1.5m.
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).
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 ‘JFS-KW5’
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.
8. Prunus ‘Sekiyama’ syn.
‘Kanzan’
A very popular flowering cherry
with outstanding double pink
flower. Dark green leaves turning
yellow to bronzy-orange tones in
autumn. 4.5 x 3m.
10. Prunus ‘Snofozam’
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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*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
MEDIUM trees
With so many wonderful medium trees to choose from, we’ve worked hard to determine our Top10. In
doing so, we have selected trees that suit a variety of garden requirements with autumn colour, form, and
flowering, considered here.
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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.
7. Malus ‘Sutyzam’ Sugar Tyme™
Masses and masses of white
Featuring a greener under-leaf flowers in spring, a real traffic
than most M. grandiflora cultivars, stopper! Small bright red crab
the advantage is its tight formal, apples hang on the tree into
upright habit that hedges winter. Plant it! 6 x 4.5m.
extremely well and can be used as
a screen. 10 x 5m.
9. Pyrus betulaefolia
‘Southworth’ Dancer™
A small to medium tree that
handles many conditions. Retains
its foliage late into winter.
7 x 4.5m.
2. Acer truncatum x
A. platanoides ‘Warrenred’
Pacific Sunset A
Light green very glossy foliage. Forms
a small/medium round tree with high
drought tolerance. 10 x 6m.
4. Gleditsia triacanthos var.
inermis ‘Elegantissima’
Soft, dense yet feathery foliaged
medium tree with bright green
pinnate leaves. Also very drought
and heat tolerant. 5 x 3m.
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.
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.
5. Magnolia grandiflora
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‘MGTIG’ A Greenback®
8. Parrotia persica
A relatively unappreciated mediumsized tree that warrants more
attention. Renowned for its varied
autumn colours. 7 x 5m.
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NARROW trees
Narrow and upright trees are ideal for a range of purposes from hedging, screening, drive-way planting
and more – this selection offers a great variety of narrow trees for those seeking something special.
Malus Ballerina® ‘Maypole’ A
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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 ‘PNI2720’
Princeton Sentry™
A living fossil offering a beautiful,
slow growing, upright form with
unique fan-shaped foliage that
turns bright yellow in autumn.
11 x 5m.
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.
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.
8. Prunus cerasifera ‘Oakville
Crimson Spire’ A
An extremely upright form of
purple-leafed 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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PURPLE foliage
Dark foliage trees can provide a wonderful sense of contrast and sensuality to a garden while offsetting
surrounding plants and flowers in a subtle yet sophisticated way.
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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.
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 ‘JFS-KW5’
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.
2. Acer palmatum var. 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.
6. Cercis canadensis
8. Malus ‘Matttom’
‘Forest Pansy’
Tom Matthews™
The Forest Pansy’s large heart- Beautiful purple foliaged crab
shaped purple foliage will turn apple, features vivid scarlet-red
to delicate shades of orange and flowers during spring and bronzeyellow during autumn. 5 x 5m.
red foliage. 3 x 3m.
10. Prunus cerasifera
‘Oakville Crimson Spire’ A
Discovered in Sydney, this is a
great all-rounder, 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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SHADE trees
This selection offers trees that mature into the ideal natural awning. Shade trees are mostly medium to
large and offer a dense and rather wide canopy cover perfect for picnics and playtime.
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1. Acer rubrum ‘PNI 0268’
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.
2. Acer x freemanii ‘Jeffersred’
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.
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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
‘Urbdell’ Urbanite™
An outstanding cultivar. Deep dark
glossy green foliage with a silvery
underside. Extremely drought and
heat tolerant. 11 x 8m.
7. Tilia cordata ‘PNI 6025’
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.
4. Fraxinus pennsylvanica
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.
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.
‘Cimmzam’ 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.
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SMALL trees
Ideal for small gardens, courtyard settings or planting within a garden bed, this is a terrific range of small
trees suitable for a variety of purposes.
1. Acer palmatum var. dissectum
‘Crimsonwave’ A
An upright growing cultivar with
deeply dissected, fine, lacy leaves.
Displaying an attractive purple,
almost burgundy-wine coloured
foliage. 4 x 4m.
2. Acer palmatum cultivars
2a: A. ‘Dissectum Seiryu’ Lace-like green
foliage and soft autumn tones. 4 x 4m.
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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.
4. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
Small dark deep green foliage.
Commanding upright shape
2b: A. ‘Sango Kaku’ syn. ‘Senkaki’ makes a sensational statement tree
Amazing coral bark and intense red or a magnificent avenue. 10 x 6m.
young growth. 6 x 5m.
*Tree sizes estimated only, at 20 years.
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Natchez’
Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei ‘Sioux’
5. Cercis cultivars
7. Indian Summer®
Crepe Myrtles
Small lilac coloured flowers A range of low maintenance
on branches in spring. 5 x 5m. trees/large shrubs. Stunning flower
5b. Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’
colours, long flowering (up to 3
Bright green foliage arranged in months) tolerates drought and heat.
a very unique ‘stacked plate’ style (Sizes vary depending on cultivar).
pattern. 3 x 2m.
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 x4m.
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.
5a. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
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
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WEEPING trees
Weeping trees offer a beautiful point of difference to any garden situation. Ideal as statement trees or
simply throughout a garden, these are 10 of the best.
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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.
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 ‘Snofozam’
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.
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.
8. Cercis canadensis ‘Covey’
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 x subhirtella
‘Pendula Rubra’
An old favourite, this weeping
cherry features single pink flowers
with a soft, beautiful appearance.
This tree is quite spreading in its
habit and excels as it ages. 5 x 5m.
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WesÕ 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.
1. Lipstick® Tree Acer rubrum October Glory®
All the Lipstick® Trees are amazing and I
especially adore October Glory. Its magnificent
form, straight-as-a-die trunk and knock-out
autumn reds, make it a very special tree.
6. Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’
Such a soft dreamy Japanese maple, Sango Kaku
loves to show off with stunning autumn tones
and amazing coral bark. Its new wood is bright
red which is a real feature against fresh green
leaves in spring.
2. Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Such an enchanting little tree. ‘Forest Pansy’ is
one of my favourite purple foliage trees with its
huge heart-shaped leaves and informal habit, it
always leaves me feeling cosy and happy.
7. Cercis chinensis ‘Avondale’
Another Cercis I just love. Avondale is a small
multi-stemmed tree that features large brightgreen heart-shaped leaves that ‘stack’ along the
branches.
3. Carpinus betulus ‘Fastigiata’
I love this tree! It’s got great form and dense
foliage but isn’t too large. With an upright habit
it won’t need much maintenance and it always
looks healthy and happy.
8. Pyrus calleryana Chanticleer®
The queen of ornamental pears, Chanticleer®
continues to impress me with its never-say-die
attitude. Chanticleer® can handle a huge variety
of conditions and has a gorgeous formal shape
that is best planted in a row or multiples.
4. Betula utilis var. jaquemontii
Definitely one of the best white-trunk birch
available in Australia today. Its stark white trunk is
offset by the soft elegant foliage in summer, and
while bare in winter makes a statement by itself.
9. Acer platanoides ‘Crimson Sentry’
A stunning deep purple foliaged maple that is
very upright in habit. I love using this tree for
bringing mood and depth into a garden. Works
beautifully as a screening tree or as a backdrop to
highlight contrasting varieties.
5. Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’
I admire the very strict vase shape of this tree – it
makes it so easy for street and avenue planting
with limbs growing upwards above vehicle level.
It works extremely well planted along a driveway.
10. Acer truncatum x A. platanoides ‘Warrenred’
Pacific Sunset A
A gorgeous medium-sized autumn tree that really
hasn’t had enough recognition. With a beautiful
shape and fast growing attributes Pacific Sunset is
ideal for planting in street, residential and urban
areas. Good resistance to heat.
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