Most loved for its large sprays of golden-yellow flowers in summer, lantern-like seed pods that follow, and brilliant autumn foliage in shades of red and orange.
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Koelreuteria paniculata, the Golden Rain Tree, is a deciduous shade tree with a rounded, vase-shaped canopy and pinnate leaves that open bronze-pink and turn mid green. Large open sprays of small yellow flowers are followed by papery lantern-shaped seed capsules that hang on well after the flowers finish.
It grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year to a mature 6 to 9 metres tall and wide. Full sun to part shade suits it, along with most soils that drain. It is frost hardy, wind firm, tolerant of heat, pollution and compacted urban ground, and drought tolerant once established. Autumn colour is a clear yellow.
It is planted as a street and car park tree, a shade tree over lawn, and a feature in a courtyard or nature strip where a moderate canopy is needed. Space feature trees 3 to 4 metres apart, or 3 metres for an avenue. It gives flower, autumn colour and shade from one tree.
About Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata is a deciduous ornamental tree from China and Korea, also called the Chinese Flame Tree. It is grown for three things: sprays of yellow summer flowers, the papery lantern-like seed pods that follow them, and clear yellow autumn foliage. It sits in the Sapindaceae family, alongside maples and lychee.
It matures at around 6 to 9 metres tall with a canopy of similar spread, so allow 6 to 9 metres of width when siting it. The crown is vase-shaped when young and rounds out with age. Advanced stock in the larger containers is usually 2 to 4 metres tall at planting.
Flowering is late spring into summer, roughly November to January depending on the district, with large loose panicles of small yellow flowers held above the foliage. The flowers drop to leave a yellow carpet beneath the tree, and the seed capsules that follow ripen from green through pink to brown into autumn.
Deciduous. It drops its leaves through the colder months and stands bare in winter, which makes it useful on the north side of a house where winter sun is wanted. The leaves colour yellow before falling. New growth in spring opens with a bronze-pink tint before turning green.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, which is moderate for a shade tree. It is faster in the early years and slows as the canopy fills out. Good soil preparation, deep watering through the first two summers and a maintained mulch ring will keep it at the upper end of that range.
It is not regarded as an aggressively rooted tree and is widely used in streets and car parks for that reason. The roots are reasonably deep and fibrous rather than surface running. Even so, give it a few metres of clearance from paving, drainage lines and house footings, as you would for any tree of this size.
Water deeply through the first two summers, then it looks after itself in most seasons. Mulch out to the drip line, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune in late winter while it is bare, removing crossing branches and lifting the crown if clearance is needed. It self-seeds in some districts, so pull unwanted seedlings early.
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Koelreuteria paniculata, the Golden Rain Tree, is a deciduous shade tree with a rounded, vase-shaped canopy and pinnate leaves that open bronze-pink and turn mid green. Large open sprays of small yellow flowers are followed by papery lantern-shaped seed capsules that hang on well after the flowers finish.
It grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year to a mature 6 to 9 metres tall and wide. Full sun to part shade suits it, along with most soils that drain. It is frost hardy, wind firm, tolerant of heat, pollution and compacted urban ground, and drought tolerant once established. Autumn colour is a clear yellow.
It is planted as a street and car park tree, a shade tree over lawn, and a feature in a courtyard or nature strip where a moderate canopy is needed. Space feature trees 3 to 4 metres apart, or 3 metres for an avenue. It gives flower, autumn colour and shade from one tree.
About Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata is a deciduous ornamental tree from China and Korea, also called the Chinese Flame Tree. It is grown for three things: sprays of yellow summer flowers, the papery lantern-like seed pods that follow them, and clear yellow autumn foliage. It sits in the Sapindaceae family, alongside maples and lychee.
It matures at around 6 to 9 metres tall with a canopy of similar spread, so allow 6 to 9 metres of width when siting it. The crown is vase-shaped when young and rounds out with age. Advanced stock in the larger containers is usually 2 to 4 metres tall at planting.
Flowering is late spring into summer, roughly November to January depending on the district, with large loose panicles of small yellow flowers held above the foliage. The flowers drop to leave a yellow carpet beneath the tree, and the seed capsules that follow ripen from green through pink to brown into autumn.
Deciduous. It drops its leaves through the colder months and stands bare in winter, which makes it useful on the north side of a house where winter sun is wanted. The leaves colour yellow before falling. New growth in spring opens with a bronze-pink tint before turning green.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, which is moderate for a shade tree. It is faster in the early years and slows as the canopy fills out. Good soil preparation, deep watering through the first two summers and a maintained mulch ring will keep it at the upper end of that range.
It is not regarded as an aggressively rooted tree and is widely used in streets and car parks for that reason. The roots are reasonably deep and fibrous rather than surface running. Even so, give it a few metres of clearance from paving, drainage lines and house footings, as you would for any tree of this size.
Water deeply through the first two summers, then it looks after itself in most seasons. Mulch out to the drip line, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune in late winter while it is bare, removing crossing branches and lifting the crown if clearance is needed. It self-seeds in some districts, so pull unwanted seedlings early.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Koelreuteria paniculata is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Koelreuteria paniculata works in an:
Koelreuteria paniculata is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 5m to 10m (approx.)
Mature Width: 6m to 9m
Koelreuteria paniculata is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
Koelreuteria paniculata is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Koelreuteria paniculata frost tolerant?
Koelreuteria paniculata is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Koelreuteria paniculata produces large, airy panicles of bright golden-yellow flowers in mid- to late summer. These showy, upright clusters rise above the foliage and create a brilliant seasonal display, later followed by decorative papery lantern-like seed pods that add long-lasting ornamental interest.
Does Koelreuteria paniculata flower?
Flowering Period:
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Flower Colour:
Yellow
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Koelreuteria paniculata is Native to Eastern Asia, particularly China and Korea, where it grows naturally in open forests and along riverbanks.
Its nectar-rich summer flowers attract bees, butterflies and a broad range of beneficial pollinators, while the papery seed pods provide food and habitat for insects. The dense canopy offers shelter and perching sites for small birds, enhancing biodiversity in ornamental and urban gardens.
Koelreuteria paniculata will thrive best in:
Koelreuteria paniculata performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and tolerates slightly acidic to slightly alkaline conditions. Hardy and adaptable, it may still struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained areas unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support its drought resilience, dependable flowering and healthy, broad canopy.
Is Koelreuteria paniculata Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, but once established the Golden Rain Tree develops good drought tolerance. It thrives in warm, dry and urban environments, maintaining its rounded canopy and reliable summer flowering with deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods.
Approx. 2.3m – 3.2m
Approx. 2.3m – 3.2m
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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 bodinieri, sold as Shaggy Box, is a dense evergreen shrub clipped here into spherical topiary. The small rounded leaves are a deep matt green and sit closely along the stems, so a clipped ball reads as a solid, even surface. Spring flowers are small and cream, and are generally removed by clipping.
It grows in full sun through to part shade, and afternoon shade is worth having in hot inland gardens. Any reasonable soil that drains will do, and it takes light to moderate frost once established. Growth is slow at 10 to 20 centimetres a year, so a finished ball holds its shape well between trims.
Balls are used to frame doorways and gates, mark the ends of a bed, punctuate a path, or sit as a matched pair in pots. In rows they make a low informal hedge at 80 centimetres to 1.5 metres apart. The slow growth means fewer trims a year than most clipped hedging plants.
About Shaggy Box Topiary Ball
Buxus bodinieri is a box species from China, sold in Australia as Shaggy Box for its slightly looser, more textured foliage than English or Japanese box. It is an evergreen shrub in the family Buxaceae with small rounded deep green leaves. Here it is grown and clipped as ready formed topiary balls.
As topiary it is held at the ball diameter it arrives at, and clipping keeps it there for many years. Left unpruned the plant would slowly reach around 2 to 3 metres tall over a long period. Because growth is only 10 to 20 centimetres a year, size is easy to control with routine trimming.
It grows well in full sun through to part shade, which is unusually flexible for a formal clipped plant. In hot inland or western districts, protection from harsh afternoon sun keeps the foliage a better colour. In deep shade the growth thins and the ball loses the density that makes topiary work.
Yes. Once established it handles light to moderate frost without leaf damage, which is why box is used so widely in cool climate and highland gardens across Australia. Newly planted stock should be watered well going into winter, since dry roots in cold weather cause more foliage burn than the frost itself does.
Container growing suits it well, and a clipped ball in a pot is one of its most common uses. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide holds a single specimen for courtyards, entries and balconies. Use a quality free draining mix, water consistently through summer, and feed in spring and again in early autumn.
For a dense informal low hedge, plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart. For a tighter formal hedge line, bring the spacing in to about 80 centimetres so the plants knit together sooner. Where balls are used as repeated accents rather than a hedge, wider spacing of 1.5 to 2 metres reads better.
Trim two to three times a year, in spring, early summer and again in early autumn, taking only light growth each time to keep the sphere crisp. Water consistently, as box dislikes drying out completely. Mulch the root zone, feed in spring, and keep air moving around the plants to reduce the risk of box blight.
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.
Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen' carries small shimmering silver-green leaves on near-black stems, giving a light airy screen that moves in the wind rather than reading as a solid green wall. It is one of the most widely specified screening plants in Australian landscape design for exactly that reason.
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall but only 1.5 to 2 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which makes it a genuine solution for narrow beds along fence lines and between buildings where height is needed but width is not available. Small cream flowers appear in spring and are lightly fragrant.
'Silver Sheen' grows in full sun to part shade and tolerates light to moderate frost once established, performing from subtropical Queensland through Sydney, Melbourne, Gippsland and Adelaide. It clips well, holds density under regular trimming, and is equally effective as a formal hedge or a loose screen.
About Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Silver Sheen'
'Silver Sheen' grows to 4 to 6 metres tall and only 1.5 to 2 metres wide, which makes it one of the best options for narrow screening where a tall hedge is needed in a shallow bed.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year once established, reaching a usable screening height within three to four years with regular water and feeding.
It naturally holds to 1.5 to 2 metres wide and can be trimmed to under a metre with regular clipping, which is why it is so often used in tight side-boundary positions.
Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Closer spacing fills in faster but needs more trimming.
'Silver Sheen' handles light to moderate frost once established. Young plants benefit from protection through their first winter in colder inland districts.
Yes. It performs in full sun through to part shade. In shadier positions growth is slightly more open, which suits a softer informal screen.
It performs from subtropical Queensland through Northern NSW, Sydney, the South Coast and tablelands, Melbourne and surrounds, the Western District, Gippsland and Adelaide.
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.
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' is a compact evergreen shrub that delivers a fresh burst of fragrant pure white flowers from late winter into spring. The dense mounding habit and glossy dark green foliage give it a lush, polished year-round appearance.
Snow Maiden grows to just 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, holding a naturally tidy rounded form with minimal pruning. The compact size makes it an excellent choice for low clipped hedges, borders, mass plantings, and containers, and it works well as a standout specimen in mixed plantings. Small dark berries follow the flowers.
Snow Maiden performs well in full sun to part shade and is drought hardy once established, thriving in coastal gardens and a wide range of well-drained soils. It is salt tolerant, low maintenance, and needs only moderate water while establishing.
About Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden'
Rhaphiolepis indica 'Snow Maiden' grows to 1-1.5 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally compact dense mound.
Snow Maiden has a moderate growth rate of 20-40cm per year once established.
Snow Maiden produces masses of pure white flowers from late winter into spring, followed by small dark berries.
Yes. Snow Maiden is one of the best compact evergreen shrubs for low hedges, borders, and mass plantings, holding a tidy rounded form with minimal pruning.
Yes. Snow Maiden 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.
Snow Maiden thrives across most Australian climates in full sun to part shade, tolerating heat, coastal exposure, and a wide range of well-drained soils.
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.
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 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.
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywoodii' turns a deep claret to burgundy-red in autumn, a colour no other commonly grown shade tree produces. The Claret Ash is an Australian selection, raised in South Australia, and it colours reliably across a far wider climate range than most autumn trees.
'Raywoodii' grows to 10 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 12 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, holding a strong upright frame with fine narrow foliage that casts light dappled shade rather than dense cover. It is a long-standing standard for streetscapes, avenues and parkland.
'Raywoodii' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and tolerates drought, alkaline soils and compacted urban ground once established. It grows in full sun and needs no routine maintenance.
About Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywoodii'
Fraxinus angustifolia 'Raywoodii' reaches 10 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 12 metres wide, forming an upright rounded canopy. It suits large gardens, streets, avenues and parkland.
Foliage turns deep claret to burgundy-red in autumn, a distinctive colour among shade trees. It holds well before dropping.
'Raywoodii' is an Australian selection, originally raised in South Australia, which is part of why it performs and colours so reliably across Australian conditions.
It grows at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, which is moderate to fast, and delivers useful canopy within five to seven years.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and performs reliably in cold inland tablelands districts, where autumn colour is strongest.
Yes. Once established it handles drought, alkaline soils and compacted urban ground, which is why it is so widely used as a street tree.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for an avenue where canopies will meet, and keep trees clear of paving and services.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst' flushes bright golden-yellow new foliage that ages to fresh green, so the canopy carries a two-tone glow right through the growing season. It is thornless and podless, which removes the mess and hazard that rule the straight species out of most gardens.
'Sunburst' grows to 10 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 15 metres wide at 30 to 60 centimetres per year, forming an open vase-shaped canopy of fine compound leaves. The foliage is so finely divided that it casts light dappled shade, which means lawn and understorey planting still thrive underneath.
'Sunburst' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and tolerates drought, compacted urban soils, salt and pollution once established. It grows in full sun to part shade and drops tiny leaflets that need no raking, which is why councils specify it so heavily.
About Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
'Sunburst' reaches 10 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 15 metres wide, forming an open vase-shaped canopy. It suits streets, avenues, parks and larger gardens.
Yes. 'Sunburst' is a thornless selection and also does not set seed pods, unlike the wild Honey Locust which carries large branched thorns and heavy pod litter.
New growth emerges bright golden-yellow before maturing to fresh green. Flushes continue through the growing season, so the canopy always carries both tones at once.
Yes. The finely divided leaflets cast light dappled shade rather than dense shadow, so lawn and understorey planting continue to perform beneath the canopy.
No. The leaflets are very small and break down quickly into lawn and garden beds without raking, which is a significant advantage over broad-leaved shade trees.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and also tolerates drought, salt, pollution and compacted urban soils once established.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for an avenue where canopies will meet, and keep trees clear of paving and underground services.
Jacaranda mimosifolia, known as Jacaranda, is a deciduous tree grown for its purple-blue trumpet-shaped flowers and fine fern-like foliage. It reaches 10-15 metres tall and about as wide, with an open spreading canopy that gives both shade and a month of colour.
The flowers come in late spring to early summer, on bare or near bare branches, which is why a street of them reads as solid colour. It wants full sun and well-drained soil, and once established it handles dry spells without fuss.
This is a tree for space. Give it room away from paving, pools and services and let the canopy spread. In a large garden, a park or a wide street planting it carries the whole space on its own for those few weeks.
About Jacaranda mimosifolia
Jacaranda reaches 10-15 metres tall and 10-15 metres wide, with a broad spreading canopy and characteristic dome shape.
Jacarandas typically flower from late October through November, with peak bloom in early November across most Australian climates.
Jacaranda is moderately fast-growing, adding 60cm-1 metre per year once established in warm conditions.
Jacaranda thrives in warm temperate to subtropical regions including NSW, QLD, and WA. It tolerates light frost once established but should be protected in regions with regular heavy frosts.
Yes. Jacaranda is briefly deciduous, dropping its fern-like foliage in late winter before flowering. New leaves typically appear after the bloom finishes.
Jacaranda has moderate surface roots. Plant at least 5 metres from buildings, paving, pools, and septic lines to avoid issues.
Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, before the flower buds swell. Remove dead or crossing branches and lift the lower canopy to shape a clean trunk. Jacaranda flowers on new season growth, so keep cuts light. Hard pruning will cost you a season of bloom and can trigger upright watershoots that spoil the spreading form.
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Koelreuteria paniculata, the Golden Rain Tree, is a deciduous shade tree with a rounded, vase-shaped canopy and pinnate leaves that open bronze-pink and turn mid green. Large open sprays of small yellow flowers are followed by papery lantern-shaped seed capsules that hang on well after the flowers finish.
It grows 30 to 60 centimetres a year to a mature 6 to 9 metres tall and wide. Full sun to part shade suits it, along with most soils that drain. It is frost hardy, wind firm, tolerant of heat, pollution and compacted urban ground, and drought tolerant once established. Autumn colour is a clear yellow.
It is planted as a street and car park tree, a shade tree over lawn, and a feature in a courtyard or nature strip where a moderate canopy is needed. Space feature trees 3 to 4 metres apart, or 3 metres for an avenue. It gives flower, autumn colour and shade from one tree.
About Golden Rain Tree
Koelreuteria paniculata is a deciduous ornamental tree from China and Korea, also called the Chinese Flame Tree. It is grown for three things: sprays of yellow summer flowers, the papery lantern-like seed pods that follow them, and clear yellow autumn foliage. It sits in the Sapindaceae family, alongside maples and lychee.
It matures at around 6 to 9 metres tall with a canopy of similar spread, so allow 6 to 9 metres of width when siting it. The crown is vase-shaped when young and rounds out with age. Advanced stock in the larger containers is usually 2 to 4 metres tall at planting.
Flowering is late spring into summer, roughly November to January depending on the district, with large loose panicles of small yellow flowers held above the foliage. The flowers drop to leave a yellow carpet beneath the tree, and the seed capsules that follow ripen from green through pink to brown into autumn.
Deciduous. It drops its leaves through the colder months and stands bare in winter, which makes it useful on the north side of a house where winter sun is wanted. The leaves colour yellow before falling. New growth in spring opens with a bronze-pink tint before turning green.
Around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, which is moderate for a shade tree. It is faster in the early years and slows as the canopy fills out. Good soil preparation, deep watering through the first two summers and a maintained mulch ring will keep it at the upper end of that range.
It is not regarded as an aggressively rooted tree and is widely used in streets and car parks for that reason. The roots are reasonably deep and fibrous rather than surface running. Even so, give it a few metres of clearance from paving, drainage lines and house footings, as you would for any tree of this size.
Water deeply through the first two summers, then it looks after itself in most seasons. Mulch out to the drip line, keeping mulch off the trunk. Prune in late winter while it is bare, removing crossing branches and lifting the crown if clearance is needed. It self-seeds in some districts, so pull unwanted seedlings early.
