Most loved for its brilliant scarlet-red autumn foliage, upright symmetrical form, and rapid growth, making it a standout feature or avenue tree.
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Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' combines brilliant scarlet autumn foliage with the fastest growth of the commonly grown red maples, which removes the usual wait before an avenue starts to read. The symmetrical upright habit needs no formative pruning to hold its shape.
'Fairview Flame' grows to 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, developing a strong central leader and evenly spaced branching. That structural consistency is why it is a standard specification for streetscapes and civic avenue planting.
'Fairview Flame' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and colours most intensely where autumn nights are cold. It grows in full sun and prefers deep moist soil, tolerating wetter ground better than most maples.
About Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
'Fairview Flame' reaches 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide with an upright symmetrical canopy. It is slightly larger and more upright than 'Autumn Red'.
'Fairview Flame' grows faster and taller with a more upright symmetrical habit, while 'Autumn Red' is slightly smaller and more rounded. Both colour brilliant scarlet in autumn.
It grows at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, making it one of the faster red maple selections and a practical choice where an avenue is needed within a reasonable timeframe.
Foliage turns brilliant scarlet through autumn and holds well before dropping. Colour is most intense in cool districts with cold autumn nights.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and performs reliably in cold tablelands and inland districts.
Very little. The symmetrical upright form develops naturally. Remove crossing or damaged wood in winter, but formative pruning is not required.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for a continuous avenue, and keep trees at least 10 metres from buildings, paving and underground services.
| Pot / bag size | Width | Depth |
|---|---|---|
| 30cm Pot | 33cm | 30cm |
| 40cm/45L Pot | 44cm | 41.5cm |
| 50cm Pot / 70L Pot | 55cm | 41.8cm |
| 100L Bag | 50.6cm | 52.8cm |
| 150L Bag | 66cm | 55cm |
| 200L Bag | 71.5cm | 60.5cm |
| 300L Bag | 88cm | 63.8cm |
| 400L Bag | 99cm | 66cm |
| 500L Bag | 122cm | 66cm |
| 750L Bag | 134cm | 69cm |
| 1000L Bag | 146.3cm | 71.5cm |
| 2000L Bag | 176cm | 82.5cm |
General planting reference from our existing size guide. Actual containers can vary by supplier and batch; confirm exact dimensions if required.
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Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' combines brilliant scarlet autumn foliage with the fastest growth of the commonly grown red maples, which removes the usual wait before an avenue starts to read. The symmetrical upright habit needs no formative pruning to hold its shape.
'Fairview Flame' grows to 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, developing a strong central leader and evenly spaced branching. That structural consistency is why it is a standard specification for streetscapes and civic avenue planting.
'Fairview Flame' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and colours most intensely where autumn nights are cold. It grows in full sun and prefers deep moist soil, tolerating wetter ground better than most maples.
About Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
'Fairview Flame' reaches 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide with an upright symmetrical canopy. It is slightly larger and more upright than 'Autumn Red'.
'Fairview Flame' grows faster and taller with a more upright symmetrical habit, while 'Autumn Red' is slightly smaller and more rounded. Both colour brilliant scarlet in autumn.
It grows at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, making it one of the faster red maple selections and a practical choice where an avenue is needed within a reasonable timeframe.
Foliage turns brilliant scarlet through autumn and holds well before dropping. Colour is most intense in cool districts with cold autumn nights.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and performs reliably in cold tablelands and inland districts.
Very little. The symmetrical upright form develops naturally. Remove crossing or damaged wood in winter, but formative pruning is not required.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for a continuous avenue, and keep trees at least 10 metres from buildings, paving and underground services.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is expected to grow 45cm to 75cm per year (moderate to fast).
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple works in an:
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 12m to 15m
Mature Width: 8m to 10m
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is expected to grow 45cm to 75cm per year (moderate to fast).
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is expected to grow 45cm to 75cm per year (moderate to fast).
They are considered to have a:
Is Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple frost tolerant?
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ produces clusters of small red flowers in early spring before the new foliage emerges. Though subtle, these blooms provide an early pollen source for beneficial insects and mark the beginning of its seasonal growth cycle.
Does Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Red
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Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple is Native to North America, where Acer rubrum (Red Maple) grows naturally in forests, wetlands, and river valleys. ‘Fairview Flame’ is a selected cultivar valued for its strong form and vivid autumn colour.
Its broad, spreading canopy provides excellent shelter for small birds, while its early-season flowers support native bees, hoverflies and other beneficial insects. The tree also contributes to a cooler micro-habitat that enhances biodiversity in larger garden spaces.
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple will thrive best in:
Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions for the strongest autumn colour. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to boost drainage and aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures, particularly during hot or dry periods to support vigorous growth and foliage quality.
Is Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' - Canadian Maple Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires consistent watering, but once established Acer rubrum ‘Fairview Flame’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain leaf health and maximise its vibrant autumn colour.
Approx. 1.8m – 2.6m
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Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.
Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.
Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.
About Enriched Planting Mix
It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.
It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.
No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.
Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.
Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.
It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.
Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.
Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls are pre-clipped formal evergreen specimens, available in three mature sizes and ready to place. The tight, fine, dark green foliage holds a precise rounded form year-round and gives the classic formal topiary look that no other Buxus replicates. As one of our most consistently strong-selling products, our English Box topiary balls are well-shaped, well-rooted, and arrive in proportion to the pot size.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate climates and is slow growing at around 15 to 25 cm per year in good conditions, which is exactly why it holds sharp formal shapes so well. It thrives in full sun to part shade with well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loamy soil, and is frost hardy, drought tolerant once established, and excellent in containers. Two light clips per year, in spring and again in late summer, keep the ball form crisp.
Use them flanking entrances, lining formal pathways, anchoring symmetrical garden beds, defining parterre and knot gardens, and in pairs in classic urns and decorative pots at front doors. Buxus sempervirens is the original topiary plant and remains the benchmark for traditional and contemporary formal design, with a level of finesse and density that fast-growing alternatives cannot replicate.
About Buxus sempervirens English Box Topiary Balls
Our English Box topiary balls arrive pre-clipped and ready to place at the size you order. The 30cm/33cm pots have ball diameters of approximately 30 to 45 cm, the 40cm/45L pots have ball diameters of 40 to 55 cm, and the 50cm/75L pots have ball diameters of 50 to 70 cm. They are well-rooted and in proportion to the pot.
English Box is slow-growing, adding approximately 15 to 25 cm per year once established in good conditions. This slow growth rate is one of the reasons it holds sharp formal shapes so well, and why mature pre-clipped specimens command a premium over seedling-grown stock.
English Box (Buxus sempervirens) has the smallest, finest leaves and the tightest formal texture, ideal for traditional parterres and clipped balls. Japanese Box (Buxus microphylla japonica) has slightly larger leaves, grows faster, and handles heat better. Shaggy Box (Buxus bodinieri) has soft, rounded leaves, much better blight resistance, and is the best choice for humid subtropical climates where English Box can struggle.
English Box performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands and Central Tablelands, Tasmania, and the elevated parts of South Australia and Western Australia. In humid coastal or hot subtropical regions, consider Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box or Japanese Box instead for better long-term performance.
Lightly clip in spring and again in late summer or early autumn to maintain the ball shape. Avoid pruning in the heat of summer or during frost periods. Use sharp shears for the cleanest formal finish, and step back regularly to check the symmetry of the form.
Yes. English Box is the classic potted topiary plant and pre-clipped balls look particularly striking in pairs at entrances and on terraces. Use a minimum 30L pot for the 30cm/33cm size and scale up from there, with a quality potting mix and a slow-release fertiliser applied twice yearly.
English Box can be affected by box blight, particularly in humid conditions where foliage stays wet. To reduce risk, ensure good air circulation around each plant, avoid overhead watering, and prune to maintain airflow through the canopy. In high-humidity regions, Buxus bodinieri Shaggy Box is a more disease-resistant alternative.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs available for low hedges and borders. The glossy dark green foliage forms a naturally tidy rounded mound, and clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers appear from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Oriental Pearl grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a neat uniform shape with minimal pruning. The compact form makes it ideal for low clipped hedges, narrow borders, mass plantings, and container planting, particularly where space is limited and a formal finish is wanted.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, salt spray, light frost, and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it a reliable low-maintenance choice for coastal and low-water gardens.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Oriental Pearl' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Oriental Pearl has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Oriental Pearl produces clusters of soft white to pale pink flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Oriental Pearl is both drought tolerant and salt tolerant once established, making it well suited to coastal gardens and low-water landscapes.
Plant 50-70cm apart for a continuous low hedge, or 80cm-1 metre for a softer informal border.
Oriental Pearl thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet' forms a naturally tidy dome of glossy dark green foliage without ever needing to be clipped into shape, and carries clusters of intensely fragrant creamy-white flowers through spring. It is the low structural plant that does the work of a clipped hedge with none of the trimming.
'Miss Muffet' grows to just 0.5 to 1 metre tall and around 1.5 metres wide at 20 to 40 centimetres per year, holding density right to ground level. That compact scale suits low borders along paths and driveways, underplanting beneath feature trees, and mass planting in courtyards and civic beds.
'Miss Muffet' grows in full sun to part shade, tolerates light to moderate frost once established, and copes with coastal exposure and extended dry. It performs well in pots, and maintenance is limited to removing the occasional wayward shoot.
About Pittosporum tobira 'Miss Muffet'
'Miss Muffet' grows to 0.5 to 1 metre tall and around 1.5 metres wide, forming a naturally rounded dome. It is a true dwarf and will not need cutting back to stay low.
No. It holds a tidy rounded shape naturally. An occasional trim to remove a wayward shoot is all that is required, which is its main advantage over clipped alternatives.
Clusters of creamy-white flowers appear through spring and are strongly fragrant, with a scent often compared to orange blossom.
Yes. Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous low evergreen border. Because it is naturally dense and low, it forms a hedge line without formal clipping.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade, which makes it useful for underplanting beneath established canopy trees where light is limited.
Yes. Pittosporum tobira tolerates salt-laden wind and sandy soils well, and 'Miss Muffet' is widely used in coastal courtyard and foreshore plantings.
Yes. Its compact rounded habit makes it an excellent pot plant for entries, balconies and courtyards. Use a free-draining mix and water regularly through summer.
Acmena smithii 'Sublime' is a compact evergreen lilly pilly with vivid lime-green new growth that matures to deep glossy green. Its naturally upright columnar habit delivers dense coverage from base to tip, making it one of the cleanest, lowest-maintenance screening plants available.
Sublime grows to around 5 metres tall and just 2-3 metres wide, holding a tight column with minimal pruning. The narrow form suits tight boundary lines, pool surrounds, and structured hedges. A non-invasive root system and strong psyllid resistance make it a reliable, well-behaved alternative to more vigorous screening species.
Sublime tolerates clay soils, light frost, and moderate drought once established. It thrives across temperate to subtropical regions of NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade.
About Acmena smithii 'Sublime' Lilly Pilly
Sublime grows to around 5 metres tall and just 2-3 metres wide, with a naturally upright columnar form.
Sublime is fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year once established.
Yes. Acmena smithii 'Sublime' has strong psyllid resistance, so it holds clean, unblemished foliage where older lilly pilly types can suffer pimple-like leaf damage.
Yes. The dense columnar habit makes Sublime ideal for narrow hedges, screens, and pool surrounds where clean form is needed.
No. Sublime has a non-invasive root system, making it a safer choice near paving, pools, and boundaries than more vigorous screening species.
Plant 60-80cm apart for a dense formal hedge, or 1 metre for a more relaxed screen.
Sublime thrives across temperate to subtropical regions of NSW, QLD, VIC and parts of SA and WA, tolerating clay soils, light frost, and moderate drought once established.
Viburnum tinus flowers through winter and into spring, when almost nothing else is in bloom, opening tight pink buds into flat clusters of white flowers that are followed by metallic blue-black berries. It is one of very few hedging plants that earns its place in the colder months.
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide at 30 to 50 centimetres per year, forming a dense evergreen mass right to ground level. It clips cleanly into a formal hedge, holds well as an informal screen, and is equally useful as a large-scale groundcover mass on banks.
This is one of the most forgiving hedging plants available, growing in full sun through to part shade and tolerating light to moderate frost once established. It performs from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, the tablelands, Melbourne, Gippsland, the Western District and Adelaide.
About Viburnum tinus
Viburnum tinus grows to 2 to 4 metres tall and 2.5 to 4 metres wide. It is most often held at 1.5 to 2.5 metres as a clipped hedge and holds density right down to ground level.
Flowering runs through winter and into spring. Tight pink buds open to flat clusters of white flowers, followed by metallic blue-black berries that persist and attract birds.
Yes. It is one of the better hedging plants for shaded positions, performing in full sun through to part shade. In deeper shade growth is more open but the plant stays healthy.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge. For a groundcover mass on a bank, 1 metre apart works well.
Yes. It handles light to moderate frost once established and performs in cool tablelands districts, though young plants benefit from protection through their first winter.
It grows at a moderate 30 to 50 centimetres per year, which makes it easy to keep at a set height without constant trimming, unlike faster screening plants.
Prune straight after the main flowering finishes in spring. This preserves the following winter's flower buds while giving the plant a full growing season to fill back out.
Melaleuca nesophila, the Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from the south coast of Western Australia. Fine grey green foliage sits on a dense rounded frame over papery bark, and mauve to pink pom pom flowers cover the outer growth through spring and summer.
Mature width is 2 to 4 metres, with height usually settling around 3 to 5 metres, and growth of 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It wants full sun and takes sand, limestone, gravel and moderately heavy soils. Salt wind, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled once the roots are down.
This is a screening and hedging plant first, used along boundaries, on coastal blocks and through council road reserves where conditions are hard and maintenance budgets are thin. Space it at 1 to 1.5 metres for an informal screen. It gives colour, density and habitat value from one low input plant.
About Showy Honey Myrtle
Melaleuca nesophila, or Showy Honey Myrtle, is an evergreen Australian native shrub to small tree from southern Western Australia. It has fine grey green foliage, a dense rounded habit and soft papery bark, and carries mauve to pink pom pom flowers through spring and summer that age to a soft grey.
It spreads 2 to 4 metres wide and generally reaches 3 to 5 metres tall in a garden, though regular trimming will hold it lower. Growth is moderate to fast at around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so a screen planted from advanced stock closes over within three or four seasons.
For a dense informal screen, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge, bring that in to 80 centimetres. As a feature tree, allow 3 to 4 metres so the full canopy and form can develop, or 3 metres apart along an avenue for a uniform, soft textured line.
Yes, it is one of the better coastal Melaleucas. It tolerates salt laden wind, sandy and limestone soils, and exposed front line positions once established, which is why it is planted so widely along the southern coastline. In very exposed sites it will lean with the prevailing wind, and most people like the result.
The main flush runs through spring and into summer, roughly September to January. Flowers open mauve to purple pink in dense rounded heads across the outer foliage, then age to grey and stay on the plant. Bees and honeyeaters work it heavily while it is out, so expect plenty of activity.
It handles light to moderate frost once established, which covers most coastal and near coastal parts of southern Australia. Young plants are more vulnerable in their first winter, so plant in autumn or early spring and keep them out of low frost hollows. Hard, repeated inland frost will burn new growth.
Tip prune after flowering to keep it dense and stop the base going bare. It takes a hard cut back if it becomes leggy, though remove no more than about a third at a time. Water through the first summer, then it is largely self sufficient. Use a low phosphorus native fertiliser in spring on poor soils.
Trachelospermum jasminoides 'Balls' is Star Jasmine grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere. The small glossy leaves sit tight on a woody framework, holding a clean rounded outline year round. White pinwheel flowers open in spring and carry a strong sweet scent right across a courtyard.
Ball specimens hold at about 1 to 1.5 metres tall and wide with light clipping. Full sun to part shade suits them, in any free draining soil. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year. They handle coastal exposure, light frost and dry spells once the roots are down.
Repeat them along a driveway, either side of an entry, or in pots on a terrace where a formal shape is wanted straight away. They read as structure in a planting scheme without the height of a hedge, and because the form is already trained, a new garden looks settled from the day it goes in.
About Star Jasmine Balls
They are Trachelospermum jasminoides, the common Star Jasmine, grown and clipped into a dense evergreen sphere on a woody framework. Instead of climbing, the plant is trained into a self supporting rounded shape. The foliage is small, glossy and dark green, and the plant carries scented white flowers through spring.
They hold at roughly 1 to 1.5 metres tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. Growth is slow to moderate at 30 to 50 centimetres a year, so a light clip once or twice a year keeps the ball tight at whatever size within that range suits the setting.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest foliage and the heaviest flowering, while part shade produces slightly softer, more open growth and fewer flowers. Avoid deep shade, where the ball thins out and loses its outline. Morning sun with afternoon protection suits hot inland gardens.
Yes, and pots are one of the main uses. A container 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a quality free draining mix will hold a ball for years. Water more often than you would in the ground, especially in summer, and feed in spring and again in late summer. Refresh the mix every few years.
Yes, the foliage is held year round. The glossy dark green leaves take on a bronze tinge in cold weather and green up again in spring, but the plant never goes bare. That is what makes it useful as permanent structure in a scheme, particularly in winter once perennials have died back.
Flowering runs through spring, roughly September to November, and often carries into early summer in warmer districts. The white pinwheel flowers are small but produced in quantity, and the scent is strong on still evenings. Flowering is heaviest on plants in full sun that were not clipped hard just before bud set.
Clip lightly with hedging shears once after flowering and again in late summer if needed, taking only the new growth to keep the outline crisp. Water deeply in dry weather, mulch the base, and feed in early spring. The sap is milky and can irritate skin, so wear gloves when trimming.
Acer rubrum 'October Glory' - Canadian Maple is a tall, deciduous tree with a broad, symmetrical canopy and strong vertical structure. Glossy green foliage transitions to vivid red and violet in late autumn, often lasting longer than other red maple cultivars. Small red flowers appear in early spring before the leaves emerge.
They look excellent in avenue plantings, along driveways, or as feature trees in large landscapes where late-season colour and reliable shade are important. With moderate to fast growth and consistent form, this cultivar suits a wide range of civic and residential applications requiring autumn impact and minimal structural pruning.
Ideal for temperate regions where dependable colour and form are essential.
About Acer rubrum 'October Glory' Canadian Maple
October Glory grows to 10-15 metres tall and 8-10 metres wide, with a broad symmetrical canopy and strong vertical structure.
October Glory has a moderate to fast growth rate, adding 60cm-1 metre per year in good conditions.
Glossy green foliage transitions to vivid red and violet in late autumn, typically May to June across southern Australia, often holding colour longer than other red maple cultivars.
Yes. October Glory is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter and producing small red flowers in early spring before new leaves emerge.
Plant 5-8 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, or 3-4 metres for a denser shade screen.
October Glory thrives in cool to temperate regions, performing well in VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and parts of WA. It tolerates a wider range of climates than many other maples.
October Glory has a spreading, fairly shallow root system rather than an aggressive tap root, and it is not regarded as a problem tree in most home gardens. It does need room. Allow at least 4 to 5 metres from paths, paving and drainage lines so the surface roots and the broad mature canopy can develop without lifting hard surfaces.
Acer × freemanii 'Jeffersred', sold as Autumn Blaze, is a fast growing deciduous hybrid maple with a strong central leader, an upright oval crown and clean lobed foliage. Its reputation rests on autumn colour, when the whole canopy turns an even red orange, holding that colour for several weeks before leaf fall.
It wants full sun and deep soil with reliable moisture, and it grows well on clay provided drainage is adequate. Growth is fast at 1 to 1.5 metres a year while young. The tree is fully frost hardy and suits cool and temperate districts, though it needs summer water in hot inland positions.
This is a tree for avenues, streetscapes, large gardens, parks and civic open space, planted where reliable autumn colour and a uniform canopy shape matter. Nurseries and councils favour it because trees come true to form and colour up consistently even in warmer zones. Allow 8 to 10 metres between trees for full canopy.
About Autumn Blaze Maple
Autumn Blaze is a named cultivar of Acer × freemanii, a hybrid between the American Red Maple and Silver Maple. It combines the strong branch structure and brilliant autumn colour of Red Maple with the vigour and adaptability of Silver Maple. It is a deciduous shade and avenue tree, propagated vegetatively so every tree performs alike.
At maturity it reaches 12 to 20 metres tall and 9 to 12 metres wide, forming a broad upright oval crown. It is a large tree and needs to be sited accordingly, well clear of buildings, overhead services and small courtyards. Given room and good soil it reaches usable canopy size within about eight years.
Growth is fast, around 1 to 1.5 metres a year while the tree is young and well watered, which is why it is chosen for projects that need canopy quickly. Growth slows as the crown matures. The speed comes with softer wood than a slow grown maple, so early formative pruning is worth the effort.
It is deciduous. The tree drops its leaves through the colder months and leafs out again in spring, which lets winter sun through to buildings and paving beneath it. That seasonal cycle is part of its value in streetscapes and around houses, giving summer shade and winter light from the same tree.
Autumn colour comes through in autumn, generally April into May in southern Australia, with the timing shifting a few weeks depending on the district and the season. The turn is quick and remarkably even across the whole crown, moving from green to red orange. Cool nights ahead of leaf fall produce the strongest colour.
The root system is vigorous and largely shallow, inherited from its Silver Maple parent, so it should not be planted close to paving, drains or building footings. Given 3 to 4 metres of clearance from hard surfaces and a decent soil volume it causes no trouble. Deep, infrequent watering encourages roots down rather than out.
Water deeply through the first three summers, particularly in hot inland districts, and mulch widely to keep the root zone cool. Formative prune in the first few years to hold a single leader and remove narrow, tight forks before they become weak limbs. Stake young trees in exposed sites and remove ties after two seasons.
Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is widely regarded as one of the finest autumn-colour Japanese Maples ever selected. Bright green summer foliage transitions to a brilliant scarlet-crimson in autumn that is rapid, intense, and often outshines every other Acer palmatum cultivar in the garden.
Osakazuki grows to 5-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a rounded upright canopy. The moderate size and well-structured habit suit residential gardens, courtyards, Japanese-style landscapes, large pots, and bonsai work, where the autumn display becomes a striking seasonal focal point.
Osakazuki performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the foliage from scorching, in well-drained soil with consistent moisture during dry spells.
Osakazuki or Atropurpureum? Both are upright Acer palmatum cultivars. Osakazuki has bright green summer foliage that transitions to famously brilliant scarlet in autumn. Atropurpureum holds deep burgundy-purple foliage through the whole growing season. Choose Osakazuki for explosive autumn impact, or Atropurpureum for continuous purple foliage.
About Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' Japanese Maple
Osakazuki grows to 5-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a rounded upright canopy form.
Osakazuki has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Osakazuki is widely regarded as one of the finest autumn-colour Japanese maples, with foliage turning to brilliant scarlet-crimson that often outshines other Acer palmatum cultivars. It is considered a classic choice for autumn impact.
Bright green summer foliage transitions to vivid scarlet-crimson in autumn (May to June across southern Australia). The colour shift is rapid and intense, holding for several weeks before leaves drop.
Osakazuki performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the foliage from scorching.
Yes. Osakazuki is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a courtyard, balcony or entrance feature.
Both are upright Japanese maples. Osakazuki has bright green summer foliage and famously brilliant scarlet autumn colour. Atropurpureum holds deep burgundy-purple foliage through the whole growing season. Choose Osakazuki for explosive autumn impact or Atropurpureum for continuous purple foliage.
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' turns a uniform brilliant scarlet in autumn, holding the colour longer and more consistently than seedling-grown red maples. Because it is a selected clone, an avenue of 'Autumn Red' colours at the same time and in the same tone rather than in a patchwork.
'Autumn Red' grows to 10 to 12 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide at 45 to 70 centimetres per year, holding a neat oval to rounded canopy on a straight central leader. That reliable structure is why it is specified so widely for streets, avenues and civic shade planting.
'Autumn Red' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and colours best in cool districts with cold autumn nights. It grows in full sun to part shade and prefers deep moist soil, tolerating wetter ground better than most maples.
About Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red'
'Autumn Red' reaches 10 to 12 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, forming a neat oval to rounded canopy. It suits medium to large gardens, streets and avenues.
'Autumn Red' is a selected clone, so every tree colours at the same time and in the same tone. Seedling-grown Acer rubrum varies widely in both colour and timing.
Foliage turns brilliant scarlet through autumn and holds well before dropping. Colour intensity depends on cold autumn nights, so it performs best in cool districts.
It grows at 45 to 70 centimetres per year, which is moderate to fast for a maple and delivers useful canopy within five to seven years.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and is well suited to cold tablelands and inland districts, where it also colours best.
Yes. Red maples naturally occur on moist bottomland sites and handle heavier, wetter soils better than most other maples, though they still need reasonable drainage.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for an avenue where canopies will meet, or 10 metres apart where each tree should read separately.
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Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' combines brilliant scarlet autumn foliage with the fastest growth of the commonly grown red maples, which removes the usual wait before an avenue starts to read. The symmetrical upright habit needs no formative pruning to hold its shape.
'Fairview Flame' grows to 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, developing a strong central leader and evenly spaced branching. That structural consistency is why it is a standard specification for streetscapes and civic avenue planting.
'Fairview Flame' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and colours most intensely where autumn nights are cold. It grows in full sun and prefers deep moist soil, tolerating wetter ground better than most maples.
About Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
'Fairview Flame' reaches 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide with an upright symmetrical canopy. It is slightly larger and more upright than 'Autumn Red'.
'Fairview Flame' grows faster and taller with a more upright symmetrical habit, while 'Autumn Red' is slightly smaller and more rounded. Both colour brilliant scarlet in autumn.
It grows at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, making it one of the faster red maple selections and a practical choice where an avenue is needed within a reasonable timeframe.
Foliage turns brilliant scarlet through autumn and holds well before dropping. Colour is most intense in cool districts with cold autumn nights.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and performs reliably in cold tablelands and inland districts.
Very little. The symmetrical upright form develops naturally. Remove crossing or damaged wood in winter, but formative pruning is not required.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for a continuous avenue, and keep trees at least 10 metres from buildings, paving and underground services.
