Most loved for its brilliant flush of magenta-pink spring flowers, rich purple heart-shaped foliage, and striking seasonal colour display.
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the most striking deciduous feature trees available, grown for its luminous heart-shaped foliage. Leaves emerge vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepen to rich burgundy through summer, and turn orange and gold in autumn. Backlit by sun, the foliage glows.
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a branching multi-stemmed form that gives shape and structure even when bare in winter. The moderate size suits courtyards, lawn feature positions, and layered garden beds in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. In hot climates give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. Small rosy-pink flowers line the bare branches in early spring.
About Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a rounded spreading canopy.
Forest Pansy is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
Forest Pansy is famous for its heart-shaped foliage, which emerges vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepens to rich burgundy through summer, then turns orange and gold in autumn.
Forest Pansy produces small rosy-pink pea-like flowers along its bare branches in early spring, before the foliage emerges.
Yes. Forest Pansy is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal an attractive branching structure.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In hot climates give it afternoon shade.
Plant 4-5 metres apart for a grove effect, or as individual feature trees where the colourful foliage can be appreciated.
| 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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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the most striking deciduous feature trees available, grown for its luminous heart-shaped foliage. Leaves emerge vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepen to rich burgundy through summer, and turn orange and gold in autumn. Backlit by sun, the foliage glows.
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a branching multi-stemmed form that gives shape and structure even when bare in winter. The moderate size suits courtyards, lawn feature positions, and layered garden beds in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. In hot climates give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. Small rosy-pink flowers line the bare branches in early spring.
About Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a rounded spreading canopy.
Forest Pansy is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
Forest Pansy is famous for its heart-shaped foliage, which emerges vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepens to rich burgundy through summer, then turns orange and gold in autumn.
Forest Pansy produces small rosy-pink pea-like flowers along its bare branches in early spring, before the foliage emerges.
Yes. Forest Pansy is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal an attractive branching structure.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In hot climates give it afternoon shade.
Plant 4-5 metres apart for a grove effect, or as individual feature trees where the colourful foliage can be appreciated.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' works in an:
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 5m to 8m (approx.)
Mature Width: 4m to 6m
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' frost tolerant?
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ produces masses of vibrant magenta-pink pea-shaped flowers along the bare branches in early spring, before the leaves emerge. These striking blooms create a bold, standout display and provide an early-season nectar source for pollinators.
Does Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
Pink
No
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is Native to Native to eastern North America, where Cercis canadensis grows along woodland edges and riverbanks. ‘Forest Pansy’ is a purple-leaf cultivar selected for its foliage impact and seasonal performance.
Its early flowers support native bees, hoverflies and other spring-active pollinators, while the heart-shaped foliage and branching structure offer shelter for small birds. The tree also produces seed pods that attract insects and seed-eating wildlife, boosting biodiversity in ornamental gardens.
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' will thrive best in:
Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in heavy clay or waterlogged areas unless improved with organic matter to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support strong flowering, rich foliage colour and overall health.
Is Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established ‘Forest Pansy’ develops moderate drought tolerance. It performs best with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain leaf quality and the rich burgundy colour of its new foliage.
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a graceful spreading canopy.
Forest Pansy has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Forest Pansy produces clusters of small magenta-pink flowers along bare branches in early spring, typically August to September across Australia, before the burgundy foliage emerges.
Yes. Forest Pansy is fully deciduous. Burgundy summer foliage shifts to orange-red in autumn, then drops in winter to reveal a sculptural branching structure.
Forest Pansy 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. Forest Pansy is well suited to large pots (60L+) and makes a striking feature in courtyards and on patios.
Plant 3-4 metres apart for a feature grove, or 5-6 metres apart for individual canopy spread.
Approx. 1.2m – 1.7m
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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 microphylla var. japonica, sold as Japanese Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into clean topiary balls. The small, rounded, mid green leaves sit tightly along short stems, so the surface holds a crisp edge after cutting. Growth is naturally compact, which is what allows the ball shape to hold between trims.
It grows in full sun to part shade and accepts most soils that drain, from sandy loam through to improved clay. Cool temperate, temperate and subtropical districts all suit it, and established plants handle light to moderate frost. Growth runs about 15 to 25 centimetres a year, slow enough that the shape stays where you put it.
Balls are used to edge beds and paths, mark an entry, sit either side of a doorway, or repeat down a courtyard to give a planting rhythm. They also underplant feature trees neatly. Because the form arrives already grown, a bed reads finished from the day it goes in rather than years later.
About Japanese Box Topiary Balls
It is Buxus microphylla var. japonica grown on and clipped into a sphere. The plant does the same job as any box shrub, evergreen, small leaved and tolerant of cutting, but it arrives already shaped. Ball diameters run from around 30 centimetres up to large advanced specimens, and the shape is then held with two trims a year.
The ball is held at whatever diameter it is clipped to, commonly 30 to 70 centimetres, with larger specimens available in bigger containers. In the ground, overall height sits close to the ball diameter. Left entirely unclipped the species would slowly reach roughly 1.5 to 2 metres tall and wide over many years.
About 15 to 25 centimetres a year, which is slow to moderate. That pace is an advantage in topiary because the outline drifts gradually rather than running away between cuts. Two trims a year, one in early spring and one in late summer, are usually enough to keep the surface tight and the profile even.
Full sun to part shade both work. Full sun gives the densest, tightest surface, which matters when the appeal of the plant is a clean clipped edge. In hot inland gardens some afternoon shade prevents leaf scorch and bronzing. Deep shade thins the growth out and the ball loses its crisp outline.
Yes. Established plants handle light to moderate frost without damage, which covers most temperate and cool temperate gardens including Canberra, Melbourne and the southern tablelands. Newly planted stock is more exposed, so water it well going into winter and mulch the root zone. Any frost burnt tips can simply be trimmed off in spring.
Yes, they are one of the better plants for a container. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single ball for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a quality potting mix, water once the top few centimetres dry out, and feed in spring and again in summer. Repot or refresh the mix every few years.
Trim twice a year with sharp shears, cutting lightly and often rather than hard. Feed in early spring with a slow release fertiliser and keep water up through summer. Mulch to about 50 millimetres, keeping it clear of the stem. Watch for box psyllid on soft new growth and treat early if the tips start to cup.
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.
Ligularia reniformis carries enormous glossy kidney-shaped leaves that give a shaded garden the bold tropical texture usually only available in full sun. The Tractor Seat Plant is grown for foliage first, with tall stems of bright yellow daisy flowers through summer as a bonus.
Ligularia reniformis forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide, spreading slowly at 10 to 20 centimetres per year. That steady habit makes it reliable as a mass underplanting beneath established trees, an edging along a shaded path, or a single specimen in a large pot.
This is a full shade plant. It wants consistent moisture and protection from hot afternoon sun, which scorches the leaves, and it is frost sensitive, so in cold districts it needs a protected position. Given shade and water it is close to maintenance free.
About Ligularia reniformis
It forms a clump 0.6 to 1 metre tall and 1 to 1.5 metres wide. The individual leaves can reach 40 centimetres across, which is where the bold texture comes from.
The common name comes from the large round kidney-shaped leaves, which resemble the seat of an old tractor. The botanical name reniformis means kidney-shaped.
Yes. It performs best in full shade and will scorch in hot afternoon sun. It is one of the most useful foliage plants available for genuinely dark positions.
Tall stems of bright yellow daisy-like flowers rise well above the foliage through summer. The foliage remains the main feature for the rest of the year.
No. It is frost sensitive and may be damaged by frost. In cold districts plant it in a protected position, or grow it in a pot that can be moved under cover.
It wants consistently moist soil and does not tolerate drying out. Mulch well and water regularly through summer, particularly in pots and under established trees where roots compete.
Plant 0.8 to 1 metre apart for a continuous shaded groundcover mass. Closer spacing fills in faster but the clumps will crowd within a few seasons.
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.
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.
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.
Westringia fruticosa, Coastal Rosemary, is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It builds a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not the culinary herb.
Mature plants sit at 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and they clip smaller without complaint. Full sun to part shade and sharp drainage are the requirements. Salt wind, sandy soil, drought and light to moderate frost are all handled.
It is a standard on coastal projects, road verges, council garden beds and exposed banks that need erosion cover. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen, or 80 centimetres for a clipped hedge. A single plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot on a courtyard or balcony.
About Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa is an Australian native evergreen shrub from the headlands and dunes of the east coast. It forms a dense rounded bush of fine grey green leaves held in whorls, with small white to pale lilac flowers. Despite the common name it is not culinary rosemary and is not used in cooking.
Mature plants reach 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide. It clips readily to smaller dimensions and is often maintained at around a metre as a hedge or a low mound. Growth is moderate, roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year, so it holds a trimmed shape well.
It is one of the best shrubs available for exposed coastal work. It grows naturally on sea cliffs and copes with salt laden wind, sand and reflected heat. It is used constantly on beachfront reserves, dune stabilisation projects and seaside gardens where little else holds a tidy shape.
The main flush is spring and summer, roughly September through February, with scattered flowering at other times of the year in mild districts. The flowers are small, white to pale lilac and sit among the foliage rather than above it. Clipped hedges flower less than plants left to grow informally.
Space plants 80 centimetres apart for a tight formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen. On banks and batters used for erosion cover, 1 metre in a staggered grid gives full ground coverage within about two growing seasons.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single plant for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining mix, because the roots will not tolerate sitting wet. Container plants need watering more often than those in the ground, plus a light trim to hold their shape.
Trim lightly two or three times a year, taking the soft new growth and avoiding cuts into bare old wood, which reshoots poorly. Water through the first summer, then only in extended dry spells. On most soils it needs no feeding at all, and it resents heavy watering and poor drainage.
Lagerstroemia indica 'Biloxi' is a deciduous flowering tree with an upright vase-shaped frame and smooth cinnamon bark that peels to show paler wood beneath. Crinkled pale pink flowers cover the canopy through summer, and the dark green leaves finish the year in orange and red before dropping.
It flowers best in full sun and grows in most soils that drain, including improved clay. Height gain is 20 to 40 centimetres a year to a mature 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide. It is frost hardy when dormant, heat tolerant, and drought tolerant once established. Maintenance is low.
It is used as a feature tree in courtyards, as a flowering avenue along a drive, in mixed shrub borders, and in narrow beds beside a building. Spacing is 3 to 4 metres as a feature or 3 metres for an avenue. It gives summer flower, autumn colour and winter bark from a tree that fits a small garden.
About Biloxi Crepe Myrtle
Biloxi is a named crepe myrtle, a deciduous flowering tree in the Lythraceae family. It carries pale pink crinkled flowers through summer on an upright vase-shaped frame, with smooth mottled bark and strong autumn leaf colour. It is one of the cultivars selected for good mildew resistance and a clean trunk.
It reaches 3 to 4 metres tall and 2 to 3 metres wide at maturity, which keeps it within the scale of an average suburban garden. The habit is upright, so it takes up less width than height. The larger container sizes are supplied well advanced, giving immediate height at planting.
Flowering is through summer, broadly December to February, with the peak in the hottest weeks. The flowers are held in dense terminal panicles and hold on the tree for weeks at a time. Cutting off spent flower heads soon after they fade often brings a lighter second flush before the season ends.
Deciduous. The leaves colour orange and red in autumn, then the tree stands bare through winter, which is when the smooth cinnamon-toned trunk is at its best. New leaves come away in spring. That winter bareness is useful where you want sun reaching a window or courtyard in the cold months.
Full sun, and it matters more here than with most trees. Flowering falls away sharply in shade and the canopy becomes open and leggy. Six or more hours of direct sun gives dense flowering, better autumn colour and less risk of powdery mildew, which is worse in shaded, still positions.
Yes, once established after the first two summers. It handles hot dry summers and reflected heat well, which is why it is common in inland and western suburban streets. Watering through the flowering period will improve the display, but the tree will not fail without it in an average dry spell.
Prune in late winter while it is bare. Remove spent seed heads, thin crossing branches and take out basal suckers to keep a clear trunk. Avoid cutting all the main limbs back to stubs, which ruins the shape and gives weak growth. Mulch, water through establishment, and feed in early spring.
Acer palmatum, commonly known as Japanese Maple, is a deciduous feature tree valued for its palmate leaves and vibrant autumn colour. Native to Japan, Korea, and China, it is one of our best-selling feature trees at Evergreen Trees Direct. It suits modern garden designs and works well in both pots for smaller gardens and as an avenue planting in larger landscapes.
This low-maintenance tree prefers slightly moist, fertile soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soil types. Despite the common belief that it only thrives in cooler climates, Japanese Maple performs well in warmer areas when protected from all-day direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring to maintain shape.
Mature height ranges from 4 to 8 metres, with a width of 3 to 6 metres. Its elegant form, seasonal colour, and versatility make it an ideal choice for feature planting in residential and landscape settings.
Choosing your Japanese Maple. The standard Acer palmatum species is the versatile all-rounder, with classic palmate leaves that turn red and gold in autumn. If you want a specific look, consider its cultivars: 'Atropurpureum' for rich red-purple foliage all season, 'Osakazuki' for brilliant scarlet autumn colour, 'Seiryu' for an upright laceleaf form, or 'Inaba Shidare' for a cascading weeping laceleaf habit. All thrive in the same cool to temperate Australian climates.
About Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
The standard Acer palmatum species grows to 4-8 metres tall and 3-6 metres wide, with an elegant rounded canopy.
Japanese Maple has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Japanese Maple performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, Tasmania, ACT, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates, plant in part shade to prevent leaf scorch.
Foliage shifts to vibrant red, orange, and gold in late autumn, typically May to June in southern Australia and April to May in NSW.
Yes. Japanese Maple is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is a popular choice for courtyards, balconies, and feature planting.
This is the standard species, which produces green spring foliage transitioning to red and gold in autumn. For specific habits or colours, look at 'Atropurpureum' (rich red-purple foliage), 'Osakazuki' (brilliant scarlet autumn), 'Seiryu' (upright laceleaf), or 'Inaba Shidare' (cascading weeping laceleaf).
Prune in late winter or early spring while the tree is dormant. Take out dead, crossing, or congested branches to open up the canopy and show off the layered branch structure. Keep cuts small and avoid heavy reductions, as Japanese Maple has a naturally elegant shape and responds poorly to hard pruning. Removing lower limbs on a young tree helps develop a clean trunk.
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', the Purple-Leaf Plum, is a much-loved deciduous feature tree grown for its deep purple-black foliage and soft pink spring blossom. The rich leaf colour holds through the entire growing season, giving a striking contrast against green plantings.
Purple-Leaf Plum grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a graceful rounded canopy. The compact, well-structured form and manageable size make it an ideal feature tree for gardens, streetscapes, and small yards, where it offers strong architectural appeal. Masses of soft pink blossoms appear in early spring, often before the new foliage emerges.
Purple-Leaf Plum is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a wide range of soils once established. It performs best in full sun, which encourages the richest leaf colour, and needs only minimal pruning to maintain its shape.
About Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra' Purple-Leaf Plum
Prunus cerasifera 'Nigra', the Purple-Leaf Plum, grows to 4-6 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with a rounded canopy.
Purple-Leaf Plum is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
'Nigra' has deep purple-black foliage that holds its rich colour through the entire growing season, providing strong contrast against green plantings.
'Nigra' produces masses of soft pink blossoms in early spring, typically August to September across Australia, often appearing before the new foliage.
Yes. 'Nigra' is fully deciduous, dropping its purple foliage in winter and producing fresh purple leaves in spring after flowering.
Yes. The compact size, pink spring flowers, and year-round purple foliage make 'Nigra' a popular street, feature, and small-garden tree.
'Nigra' is highly adaptable and thrives across most Australian climates, tolerating heat, frost, and a wide range of soils once established.
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Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is one of the most striking deciduous feature trees available, grown for its luminous heart-shaped foliage. Leaves emerge vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepen to rich burgundy through summer, and turn orange and gold in autumn. Backlit by sun, the foliage glows.
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a branching multi-stemmed form that gives shape and structure even when bare in winter. The moderate size suits courtyards, lawn feature positions, and layered garden beds in both residential and commercial landscapes.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun to part shade with well-drained soil. In hot climates give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. Small rosy-pink flowers line the bare branches in early spring.
About Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Forest Pansy grows to 4-6 metres tall and 4-5 metres wide with a rounded spreading canopy.
Forest Pansy is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
Forest Pansy is famous for its heart-shaped foliage, which emerges vivid scarlet-purple in spring, deepens to rich burgundy through summer, then turns orange and gold in autumn.
Forest Pansy produces small rosy-pink pea-like flowers along its bare branches in early spring, before the foliage emerges.
Yes. Forest Pansy is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal an attractive branching structure.
Forest Pansy performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In hot climates give it afternoon shade.
Plant 4-5 metres apart for a grove effect, or as individual feature trees where the colourful foliage can be appreciated.
