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. More about Fleming s Top10 Trees can be found by logging onto our informative website: About the cover: 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. 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 Become an Insider to all that s hot in trees and shrubs by subscribing to The Insider @ Fleming s today. Simply log on to, click on The Insider tab featured on the Home Page, fill in your details and you will receive regular information and opportunities. The Australian registered trade marks Autumn Blaze, Ballerina, Chanticleer, Cherree, Double Jewel, Greenback, Green Pillar, Indian Summer, Lipstick, October Glory, Okee Dokee, Pizazz, Queen Giant, Snow Fountains and Trixzie are registered trademarks of Fleming s Nurseries Pty Ltd in Australia or Fleming s Nurseries are licensed users of these trademarks in Australia. 2
the best of trees fleming S TOP10 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 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. 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. 4. Trixzie miniature fruit trees 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. 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. 1 3 5 2 4 3
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. 1 2d 2a 2e 2b 2c 3 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. 2b. Apple Pink Lady (cv. Cripp s Pink ) Bred in Australia, Pink Lady has fast become an Aussie favourite. Lovely pale pink streaky skin and crisp yet sprightly sweet flavour, it s a home orchard winner. TOP TIP FROM WES: Into organic gardening? Easy Care apples are highly disease resistant and great for organic growing....wes 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 4
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. 4a 5b 4b 6a 6b 5a 6c 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 5
fruit trees Fleming s continue to introduce new and exciting fruit cultivars to you with more flavour, unique attributes and improved disease resistance. 7a 8a 9a 9d 7b 8b 9b 9e 7c 8c 9c 9f 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. 6
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. 10a 10d Estimated size only - 2.5 m x 2.5 m 11a Estimated size only - 2 m x 2 m 11d 10b 10e Estimated size only - 2 m x 2 m 11b Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m 11e 10c 10f Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m 11c Estimated size only - 1.5 m x 1.5 m 11f 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*. 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 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7
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. Acer x freemanii Jeffersred Autumn Blaze 1a 2 3 4 Acer rubrum Fairview Flame A 1b Indian Summer Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei Sioux 5 6 7 Acer rubrum PNI 0268 October Glory 1c 8 9 10 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. 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. 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. 4. Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy Large heart-shaped purple foliage will turn to delicate shades of orange and yellow during autumn. 5 x 5m. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 8
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. Acer x freemanii Jeffersred Autumn Blaze 1 8 2 4 6 9 3 Populus x euramericana Veronese 5 Quercus palustris 7 10 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. 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. 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. 4. Fraxinus pennsylvanica Cimmzam Cimmaron A very uniform style tree with dense, dark green foliage ideal for driveway and avenue planting. 13 x 8m. 5. Populus cultivars Bold and impressive avenue trees with a lovely upright branch habit. Spectacular yellow autumn tones. 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. 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). 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. 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. 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. 9
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. 3 6 9 1 4 7 2 5 Olea europaea 8 10 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. 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. 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. 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. 6. Magnolia grandiflora MGTIG A Greenback An evergreen form of Magnolia featuring glossy green foliage with a smooth underside. Produces beautiful large white flowers during summer. 10 x 5m. 8. Olea cultivars Tough, attractive silver foliage that will handle pretty much anything you throw at them. Olives have long been a coastal favourite. 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. 10
DROUGHT tolerant These 10 wonderful trees have proven to be particularly adaptable and tolerant of dry conditions once established. 3 6 Acer x freemanii rubrum Jeffersred Autumn Blaze 1 Brachychiton populneus 4 Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei Lipan 7 Pyrus calleryana Capital 9 2 Fraxinus pennsylvanica Urbdell Urbanite 5 8 10 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. 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. 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. 4. Brachychiton cultivars Adaptable to a range of conditions. Dark, glossy green foliage and flowers late spring to early summer. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 11
flowering trees Flowering trees are an attractive addition to any garden and our Top10 range showcases some of the very best. 1 4 6 9 Cornus kousa x C. florida Rutcan -Constellation A 2 5 7 Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei Lipan 3 8 10 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. 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. 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. 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. 5. Malus Matttom Tom Matthews A showy selection of crab apple with vivid scarlet-red flowers during spring. Bronze-red foliage. 3 x 3m. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 12
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. 3 6 9 1 4 7 2 5 8 10 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 7. Malus Sutyzam 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. 8. Parrotia persica A relatively unappreciated mediumsized tree that warrants more attention. Renowned for its varied autumn colours. 7 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. 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. 13
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 3 9 1 4 6 7 2 5 8 10 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 14
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. 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 10 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 Forest Pansy The Forest Pansy s large heartshaped purple foliage will turn to delicate shades of orange and yellow during autumn. 5 x 5m. 8. Malus Matttom Tom Matthews Beautiful purple foliaged crab apple, features vivid scarlet-red flowers during spring and bronzered 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. 15
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. 3 5 8 1 6 9 2 4 7 10 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. 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. 4. Fraxinus pennsylvanica 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 16
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 3 5b 8 2a 4 6 9 2b 5a Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei Natchez Lagerstroemia indica x L. fauriei Sioux 7 10 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. 2b: A. Sango Kaku syn. Senkaki Amazing coral bark and intense red young growth. 6 x 5m. 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 makes a sensational statement tree or a magnificent avenue. 10 x 6m. 5. Cercis cultivars 5a. Cercis canadensis Forest Pansy Small lilac coloured flowers on branches in spring. 5 x 5m. 5b. Cercis chinensis Avondale Bright green foliage arranged in a very unique stacked plate style pattern. 3 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. 7. Indian Summer Crepe Myrtles A range of low maintenance trees/large shrubs. Stunning flower colours, long flowering (up to 3 months) tolerates drought and heat. 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 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. 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. 17
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. 1 4 7 2 5 8 9 3 6 10 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. 18
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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.