List of Deciduous Trees

Acer palmatum (Trees)

Japanese Maples
Beautiful trees of various sizes and colours.

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Acer buergerianum

"Trident Maple"
A bushy tree capable of growing 6M. The three-lobed leaves turn a brilliant mix of reds and yellows in autumn. A favourite with bonsai enthusiasts.

Acer griseum

"Paper Bark Maple"
As the plant ages, the flaking bark peels off to reveal a shiny copper coloured trunk. The dark green leaves turn brilliant scarlet in autumn. An upright tree to approx 8M.

Acer rubescens 'Stardust'

The new foliage is spotted pink and white, maturing to light green with pink and white spots. Excellent autumn colours of crimson and orange. The young twigs are bright red and later become pink and white striped. A very rare and beautiful maple growing to at least 6M.

Acer rubescens 'Summer Surprise'

A very rare and beautiful maple growing to at least 6M. The new foliage is heavily mottled pink and white, maturing to deep green with pink and white freckles. Excellent autumn colours of crimson and orange. Green and white striped trunk, red young twigs.

Betula jacquemontii

"White Himalayan Birch"
A beautiful Birch with a smooth, pure white trunk. Good golden autumn colours. Grows to at least 10m.

Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'

"EUROPEAN HORNBEAM"
An oval shaped, deciduous tree growing to approx 9M x 5M. Used extensively in Europe for hedging of pleaching (hedge on a stick). Attractive small green leaves with a serrated edge.

Cedrela sinensis

"Chinese Cedar"
A spectacular tree in spring when the new foliage is pale pink. The foliage slowly turns cream then deep green. An upright, narrow habit growing to approx 8M.

Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy

A popular tree, suitable for small suburban gardens. Produces pink flowers in bare branches in spring, followed by deep purple leaves. Beautiful autumn tones of reds, oranges and purple. Grows to approx 5M.

Cercis siliquastrum

"JUDAS TREE"
A small, spreading tree producing masses of rosy-lilac flowers on bare stem in spring. May have attractive hanging seed pods in summer. In cultivation a height of 5 metres or so can be expected.

Cornus

"Dogwoods"
Beautiful flowering trees and shrubs.
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Dais cotinifolia

A small to medium, oval-shaped tree growing to approx 5.5M high by 5M wide. Masses of pink pom-pom like flowers are borne in summer. The flowers have a delicate perfume.

Davidia involucrata

"Dove or "Handkerchief Tree"
A stunning tree in November when draped with large white bracts resembling doves or silk handkerchiefs. Very fresh-looking large oval green leaves. Grows to more than 6M.

Fagus sylvatica

"English Beech"
Magnificent trees and shrubs for cooler climate.
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Laburnum vossii

"Golden Chain Tree"
A beautiful tree producing long racemes of bright yellow flowers in spring with the fresh green foliage. Grows to approx 5M.

Lagerstroemia x 'Comanche'

PINK FLOWERING CREPE MYRTLE
A multi-stemmed small tree growing to approx 3.5M. Masses of large coral-pink flowers in summer. Purple-red autumn foliage. Attractive trunk on older plants.

Lagerstroemia x 'Lipan'

LAVENDER FLOWERING CREPE MYRTLE
A multi-stemmed small tree growing to approx 4M. Masses of medium lavender flowers in summer. Orange to russet autumn foliage. Attractive trunk on older plants.

Lagerstroemia x 'Natchez'

WHITE FLOWERING CREPE MYRTLE
A multi-stemmed small tree growing to approx 4M. Masses of pure white flowers in summer. Orange to russet autumn foliage. Attractive trunk on older plants.

Lagerstroemia x 'Sioux'

PINK FLOWERING CREPE MYRTLE
A multi-stemmed small tree growing to approx 4M. Masses of light pink flowers in summer. Red and orange autumn foliage. Attractive trunk on older plants.

Lagerstroemia x 'Zuni'

A multi-stemmed shrub producing masses of lavender flowers over a long period in summer. Prefers an open, sunny position. Attractive exfoliating bark after a few years. Grows to approx 4M x 3M.

Lagerstroemia x 'Tuscarora'

PINK FLOWERING CREPE MYRTLE
A multi-stemmed small tree growing to approx 6M. Masses of pink flowers in summer. Orange to russet autumn foliage. Attractive trunk on older plants.

Liriodendron tulipifera

"Tulip Tree"
A majestic tree with large green leaves that turn butter-yellow in autumn. Unusual tulip-shaped flowers that are yellow-green banded with orange base. Grows more than 10M.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'

"Variegated Tulip Tree"
A majestic tree with large green leaves, yellowish on the edges. Butter-yellow in autumn. Unusual tulip-shaped flowers that are yellow-green banded with orange base. Grows more than 10M.

Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiatum'

"Upright Tulip Tree"
A tall, narrow tree with large green leaves that turn orange in autumn. Unusual tulip-shaped flowers that are yellow-green banded with orange base. Grows more than 10M x 2-3M.

Magnolia

Beautiful flowering trees and shrubs. A magnificent sight in late winter and early spring when masses of flowers appear on bare branches.
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Nyssa sylvatica

"Tupelo"
A beautiful tree, especially in autumn when the colours are a stunning blend of reds and oranges. Capable of growing more than 8M. Tolerates damp-wet soils.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Autumn Cascades'

A handsome tree with the branches being more pendulous than the common 'Tupelo'. Beautiful autumn colours in red and orange.

Nyssa sylvatica 'Red Red Wine'

A broad tree that will tolerate damp conditions. The new leaves have red tones before maturing to green. Rich scarlet in autumn.

Pistacia chinensis

"Chinese Pistacia"
A very useful small tree growing to approx 5M. The attractive dark green foliage turns a brilliant red in autumn. Often used as a street tree.

Parrotia persica

"IRON BARK TREE"
A small tree of spreading habit. Beautiful flaking bark on older trees. The green leaves turn a brilliant crimson and gold colour in autumn. Yellowish flowers with red stamens appear in small clusters in spring. One of the best autumn trees.

Pyrus calleryana 'Capital'

"ORNAMENTAL PEAR"
A slender, columnar tree growing to approx 11M x 3M in 20 years. Masses of single white flowers in spring before the glossy green leaves develop. The autumn colours are a reddish-orange and purple. A very hardy tree.

Pyrus calleryana 'Cleveland Select'

"ORNAMENTAL PEAR"
A pyramidal tree growing to approx 10M x 5M in 20 years. Masses of single white flowers in spring before the glossy green leaves develop. The autumn colours are a reddish-orange and purple. A very hardy tree.