Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Deciduous · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 10m–15m high × 6m–8m wide
- Deciduous
- Full Sun / Part Shade
- Mature height10m–15m
- Mature width6m–8m
- Frost Tolerant
- Flowers
Most loved for its bold green foliage edged with golden-yellow variegation and distinctive tulip-like flowers in summer.
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Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you must confirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
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Mature height & width
Mature height & width
- Mature height
- 10m to 15m
- Mature width
- 6m to 8m
Pot sizes & dimensions
Pot sizes & dimensions
| 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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About Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum', the Variegated Tulip Tree, is a striking deciduous tree admired for its distinctive variegated foliage. The large tulip-shaped leaves are bright green with golden-yellow margins, holding colour through the growing season before turning clear golden-yellow in autumn.
Variegated Tulip Tree grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide, forming a broad pyramidal canopy. In late spring to early summer it produces unique tulip-like green and orange flowers, though these become more prolific as the tree matures. The strong form and bold foliage suit feature planting, avenues, and parkland.
Variegated Tulip Tree grows at a moderate rate and thrives in temperate climates including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. It prefers full sun but tolerates light shade, likes fertile well-drained soil, and is frost hardy and low maintenance once established.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum'
How tall does the Variegated Tulip Tree grow?
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide with a broad pyramidal canopy.
How fast does it grow?
The Variegated Tulip Tree has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
What does the foliage look like?
The large tulip-shaped leaves are bright green with golden-yellow variegated margins, turning clear golden-yellow in autumn.
When does the Variegated Tulip Tree flower?
It produces tulip-like green and orange flowers in late spring to early summer, becoming more prolific as the tree matures.
Is the Variegated Tulip Tree deciduous?
Yes. It is fully deciduous, dropping its golden autumn foliage in winter before fresh variegated growth appears in spring.
Is it suitable for residential gardens?
It suits larger gardens, avenues, and parkland due to its mature size. Allow plenty of room for the broad pyramidal canopy.
Where in Australia does it grow best?
The Variegated Tulip Tree performs best in temperate climates including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA.
| Mature height | 10m to 15m |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 6m to 8m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) |
| Frost | Frost Tolerant |
| Foliage | Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) |
| Form | Upright · Broad |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Shade Tree · Avenue Planting · Council or Civic Landscapes |
- Foliage
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
- Position
- Form
- Use
- Mature height
- 10m to 15m
- Mature width
- 6m to 8m
Planting Information
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Long Term Care For Your Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Planting Your Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree in Different Soil
Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree works in an:
Is Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 10m to 15m
Mature Width: 6m to 8m
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
Growth Rate of Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate).
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree
Is Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree frost tolerant?
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree Flower?
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ produces large, tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers with soft orange markings from late spring into early summer. These elegant blooms sit high within the canopy and provide a subtle seasonal display, complementing the tree’s striking gold-edged variegated foliage.
Does Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
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Is Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree an Australian Native Tree?
No
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree is Native to Eastern North America, from southern Canada through the eastern United States, where it grows in moist forests and valleys.
What is the Wildlife Value of Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree ?
Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies and pollinating beetles, while the tall, broad canopy offers excellent nesting and shelter for small birds. The seed cones provide habitat for insects and microfauna, supporting meaningful biodiversity in large gardens and parkland plantings.
How much Sunlight does Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree need?
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ performs best in deep, well-drained loam or sandy loam soils and prefers slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It may struggle in shallow, compacted or very dry soils unless improved with organic matter to enhance structure and moisture retention. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then maintain deep, occasional watering as the tree matures to support healthy root development, stable growth and the brilliance of its variegated foliage.
Is Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree Drought Tolerant?
Is Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, and even once established this variegated form has moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in deep, moist soils and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry periods to maintain leaf colour, vigour and strong summer growth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall does the Variegated Tulip Tree grow?
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Aureomarginatum' grows to 10-15 metres tall and 6-8 metres wide with a broad pyramidal canopy.
How fast does it grow?
The Variegated Tulip Tree has a moderate growth rate of 40-60cm per year once established.
What does the foliage look like?
The large tulip-shaped leaves are bright green with golden-yellow variegated margins, turning clear golden-yellow in autumn.
When does the Variegated Tulip Tree flower?
It produces tulip-like green and orange flowers in late spring to early summer, becoming more prolific as the tree matures.
Is the Variegated Tulip Tree deciduous?
Yes. It is fully deciduous, dropping its golden autumn foliage in winter before fresh variegated growth appears in spring.
Is it suitable for residential gardens?
It suits larger gardens, avenues, and parkland due to its mature size. Allow plenty of room for the broad pyramidal canopy.
Where in Australia does it grow best?
The Variegated Tulip Tree performs best in temperate climates including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA.
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200L
Approx. 2.8m – 4.5m
Heights are approximate and vary between individual trees.
Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ is loved for its bold green foliage edged with golden-yellow variegation and distinctive tulip-like flowers in summer.
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Plant Your Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Aureomarginatum’ – Variegated Tulip Tree With:
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
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.
What plants is it suitable for?
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.
Is it safe for natives?
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.
Is it certified organic?
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.
How much do I need?
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.
Can I use it in pots?
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.
Does it need to be watered in?
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 (AO Certified)
Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Enriched Planting Mix
What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?
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.
What plants is it suitable for?
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.
Is it safe for natives?
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.
Is it certified organic?
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.
How much do I need?
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.
Can I use it in pots?
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.
Does it need to be watered in?
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 (AO Certified)
Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
How tall does Japanese Maple grow?
The standard Acer palmatum species grows to 4-8 metres tall and 3-6 metres wide, with an elegant rounded canopy.
How fast does Japanese Maple grow?
Japanese Maple has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
Where in Australia does Japanese Maple grow best?
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.
When does Japanese Maple turn red?
Foliage shifts to vibrant red, orange, and gold in late autumn, typically May to June in southern Australia and April to May in NSW.
Can Japanese Maple grow in pots?
Yes. Japanese Maple is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is a popular choice for courtyards, balconies, and feature planting.
Which Japanese Maple cultivar is right for me?
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).
How do I prune a Japanese Maple?
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.
Acer palmatum Japanese Maple
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
How big does Gleditsia 'Sunburst' grow?
'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.
Is 'Sunburst' thornless?
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.
Why is the foliage golden?
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.
Does anything grow under a Gleditsia?
Yes. The finely divided leaflets cast light dappled shade rather than dense shadow, so lawn and understorey planting continue to perform beneath the canopy.
Is leaf litter a problem?
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.
Is 'Sunburst' frost hardy?
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and also tolerates drought, salt, pollution and compacted urban soils once established.
How far apart should I plant 'Sunburst' for an avenue?
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for an avenue where canopies will meet, and keep trees clear of paving and underground services.
Gleditsia triacanthos 'Sunburst'
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua, the Sweetgum, is one of the most spectacular autumn-colour trees available for Australian gardens. The glossy star-shaped foliage holds rich green through summer, then transitions to a brilliant blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn, often holding colour for several weeks.
Sweetgum grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age. The straight trunk, strong branching, and dependable colour make it an excellent shade tree and feature specimen for medium to large gardens, parks, and avenue plantings.
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour. It tolerates frost and moderate drought once established. Keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
How tall does Sweetgum grow?
Liquidambar styraciflua grows to 12-20 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with an upright pyramidal form that broadens with age.
How fast does Sweetgum grow?
Sweetgum is moderately fast-growing, adding 60cm to 1 metre per year once established.
When does Sweetgum turn colour?
Glossy green star-shaped foliage transitions to a spectacular blend of yellow, orange, red and deep burgundy in autumn (April to June across southern Australia), often holding colour for several weeks.
Is Sweetgum deciduous?
Yes. Sweetgum is fully deciduous, dropping its colourful autumn foliage in winter to reveal a sculptural branching structure.
Is Sweetgum suitable for residential gardens?
Sweetgum suits medium to large gardens, parks, and street planting due to its mature size. Allow room for the canopy and keep it clear of paving, as the spiky seed pods drop in autumn.
Where does Sweetgum grow best in Australia?
Sweetgum performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, where cool autumns produce the strongest colour.
How far apart should I plant Sweetgum for an avenue?
Plant 5-8 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, or 4 metres for a denser shade screen.
Liquidambar styraciflua Sweetgum
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem', known as the Little Gem Magnolia, is a compact, evergreen Southern Magnolia cultivar prized for its upright, dense, conical form and glossy green leaves with bronze undersides. Growing 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, it's perfect for smaller gardens, containers, or formal screens.
This tree produces large, fragrant creamy-white flowers up to 20 cm in diameter, blooming intermittently year-round with a peak in late spring to summer. It is pest-resistant, tolerates urban pollution, and is drought-tolerant once established.
Preferring full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil, it requires low maintenance with pruning after flowering to maintain shape. The 'Little Gem' attracts pollinators and offers elegant year-round foliage and floral interest in compact spaces.
Little Gem or Teddy Bear? Little Gem grows taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, ideal for tall narrow hedges and formal screens. Its sister cultivar Teddy Bear stays more compact (3-4m) with a denser, rounded habit better suited to small formal features and tight courtyard spaces. Both share the same glossy foliage with bronze undersides and large fragrant white blooms.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
How tall does Little Gem Magnolia grow?
Little Gem grows to 4-6 metres tall and 2-3 metres wide, with an upright pyramidal form.
How fast does Little Gem grow?
Little Gem is a slow to moderate grower, adding 20-40cm per year. Patience is rewarded with a dense, formal habit.
Is Little Gem suitable for hedging?
Yes. Little Gem makes an excellent formal hedge or screen, particularly in narrow spaces. Plant 1-1.5 metres apart for a continuous screen.
When does Little Gem flower?
Large fragrant creamy-white flowers appear intermittently year-round, with peak flush from late spring to summer (November to February in Australia).
What is the difference between Little Gem and Teddy Bear Magnolia?
Both are compact grandiflora magnolias. Little Gem is taller (4-6m) with a more open conical form, while Teddy Bear (3-4m) is bushier with a denser, rounded habit. Choose Little Gem for tall narrow hedges and Teddy Bear for compact formal features in smaller spaces.
Can Little Gem grow in pots?
Yes. Little Gem is well suited to large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a formal feature in courtyards, narrow garden beds, and balconies.
Where in Australia does Little Gem Magnolia grow best?
Little Gem is one of the more adaptable magnolias and grows well across most of Australia, from Queensland through NSW, VIC, SA, WA, and Tasmania. It prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Once established it handles frost, heat, and dry spells, though it appreciates a deep watering through long hot summers.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Star Jasmine Balls
What are 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.
How big do Star Jasmine Balls grow?
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.
Do Star Jasmine Balls need sun or shade?
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.
Can Star Jasmine Balls be grown in pots?
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.
Are Star Jasmine Balls evergreen?
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.
When do Star Jasmine Balls flower?
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.
How do I prune and care for Star Jasmine Balls?
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.
Trachelospermum jasminoides Balls – Star Jasmine Balls
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
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.
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About Coastal Rosemary
What is 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.
How big does Coastal Rosemary grow?
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.
Is Coastal Rosemary suitable for coastal positions?
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.
When does Coastal Rosemary flower?
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.
How far apart should I plant Coastal Rosemary for a hedge?
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.
Can Coastal Rosemary grow in pots?
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.
How do I prune and care for Coastal Rosemary?
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.
Westringia fruticosa – Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame that holds its shape through the year.
Expect 1.5 to 2 metres in height and width at maturity, at 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun brings the heaviest flowering, though part shade is accepted. Drainage matters above everything else, after which it takes salt wind, sandy or gravelly ground, drought and light to moderate frost.
Mass plantings on batters, median strips and coastal frontages are where it earns its keep, and it clips into a low hedge of about a metre without losing its flowering. Plant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for an informal screen. One plant fills a 40 to 50 centimetre pot neatly.
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About Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
What is Westringia Wynyabbie Blue?
Westringia 'Wynyabbie Blue' is a hardy Australian native shrub grown for its lilac blue flowers, which are larger and more freely carried than those of the common white forms. Narrow grey green leaves sit in neat whorls on a dense rounded frame. It is evergreen and holds its structure all year.
How big does Wynyabbie Blue grow?
It reaches 1.5 to 2 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide at maturity, growing 30 to 60 centimetres a year. It clips comfortably to around a metre if you want a lower hedge, and it will hold that height indefinitely given two or three light trims a year.
When does Wynyabbie Blue flower?
From spring right through autumn, roughly September to May, with sporadic flowers in winter in mild districts. The lilac blue flowers open in flushes rather than all at once, so there is usually some colour on the plant. Flowering is heaviest in full sun on lean, well drained soil.
Is Wynyabbie Blue drought tolerant?
Yes. Once the roots are established it needs very little water and copes with extended dry periods, which is why it is used on unirrigated median strips and road verges. Drainage matters more than watering, since the plant will die in soggy ground long before it dies of thirst.
Is Wynyabbie Blue suitable for coastal positions?
It is. Salt laden wind, sandy soils and reflected heat are all handled, and it is planted routinely on foreshore reserves and beachside gardens. In very exposed frontal positions the plant stays lower and denser than it would inland, which generally suits the situation anyway.
How far apart should I plant Wynyabbie Blue for a hedge?
Use 80 centimetres between plants for a clipped formal hedge, or 1 to 1.5 metres for a dense informal screen. For mass planting on banks and median strips, 1 metre in a staggered pattern gives full coverage within about two growing seasons and shades out most weeds.
How do I prune and care for Wynyabbie Blue?
Trim lightly after each flowering flush, taking soft growth only. Cutting back into bare old wood leaves gaps that will not fill in, so stay on top of it rather than letting it get away. Water through the first summer, then rarely. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertiliser.
Westringia ‘Wynyabbie Blue’ – Wynyabbie Blue Coastal Rosemary
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Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
Liriodendron tulipifera, the Tulip Tree, is a magnificent fast-growing deciduous tree grown for its strong upright form, unique tulip-shaped flowers, and brilliant golden autumn colour. Few trees combine this scale, speed, and seasonal beauty.
Tulip Tree grows to 15-25 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with a strong upright pyramidal form. The bold scale suits large gardens, parks, and avenue planting where vertical impact is wanted. Distinctive greenish-yellow tulip-shaped flowers with orange markings appear in late spring to early summer on more mature trees.
Tulip Tree performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun with deep, well-drained soil. It is moderately drought and frost tolerant once established, low maintenance, and fast-growing. The unusual four-lobed foliage turns brilliant golden-yellow in autumn.
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About Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
How tall does the Tulip Tree grow?
Liriodendron tulipifera grows to 15-25 metres tall and 8-12 metres wide with a strong upright pyramidal form.
How fast does the Tulip Tree grow?
The Tulip Tree is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established.
When does the Tulip Tree flower?
The Tulip Tree produces distinctive tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers with orange markings in late spring to early summer, typically November to December across Australia. Flowers appear on more mature trees.
When does the Tulip Tree turn colour?
The unusual four-lobed foliage turns brilliant golden-yellow in autumn (April to June across southern Australia) before dropping in winter.
Is the Tulip Tree deciduous?
Yes. The Tulip Tree is fully deciduous, dropping its golden autumn foliage in winter to reveal a strong upright branching structure.
Is the Tulip Tree suitable for residential gardens?
The Tulip Tree suits medium to large gardens, parks, and avenue planting due to its mature size and fast growth. Allow room for the canopy to develop.
Where does the Tulip Tree grow best in Australia?
The Tulip Tree performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA, in full sun with deep well-drained soil.
Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' - Canadian Maple
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' - Canadian Maple
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.
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About Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red'
How big does Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' grow?
'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.
Why choose a named cultivar over a seedling red maple?
'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.
When does 'Autumn Red' colour?
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.
How fast does 'Autumn Red' grow?
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.
Is 'Autumn Red' frost hardy?
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and is well suited to cold tablelands and inland districts, where it also colours best.
Does Acer rubrum tolerate wet soil?
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.
How far apart should I plant 'Autumn Red' for an avenue?
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for an avenue where canopies will meet, or 10 metres apart where each tree should read separately.
Acer rubrum 'Autumn Red' - Canadian Maple
Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree
Platanus x acerifolia, the London Plane, is one of the world's great avenue trees, prized for its bold maple-like foliage, mottled bark, and exceptional resilience. The bark flakes away in patches to reveal cream, olive and grey tones, while the broad canopy of large lobed leaves casts dense, generous summer shade.
London Plane grows to 20-30 metres tall and 15-20 metres wide with a canopy that starts pyramidal in youth and matures into a wide rounded crown. The substantial size makes it best suited to large gardens, parks, streetscapes, and grand avenues where it has room to develop its full stature.
London Plane is famous for thriving where other trees fail. It tolerates pollution, compacted soil, heat, and heavy pruning, which is exactly why it is one of the most planted street trees in major cities worldwide. It is fully deciduous, dropping golden-brown foliage in winter to reveal the sculptural branching and mottled bark.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree
How tall does London Plane Tree grow?
Platanus x acerifolia grows to 20-30 metres tall and 15-20 metres wide with a broad spreading canopy.
How fast does London Plane grow?
London Plane is fast-growing, adding 1-1.5 metres per year once established.
Why is London Plane used as a street tree?
London Plane is one of the world's most planted street trees thanks to its exceptional tolerance of pollution, compacted soil, heat, and heavy pruning. It is a defining avenue tree in many major cities.
What does London Plane bark look like?
London Plane has highly ornamental mottled bark that flakes away in patches to reveal cream, olive, and grey tones, providing strong year-round visual interest.
Is London Plane deciduous?
Yes. London Plane is fully deciduous. Large maple-like leaves turn golden-brown in autumn before dropping in winter to reveal the sculptural branching and mottled bark.
Is London Plane suitable for residential gardens?
London Plane is best suited to large gardens, parks, streetscapes, and avenues due to its mature size. It is too large for most small suburban blocks.
How far apart should I plant London Plane for an avenue?
Plant 6-10 metres apart for a full canopy avenue, depending on the desired density and the space available.
Platanus x acerifolia London Plane Tree
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)
Ulmus parvifolia, the Chinese Elm, is a semi deciduous shade tree with a vase shaped crown and arching outer branches. The small glossy serrated leaves turn yellow through bronze before falling, and the trunk sheds patches of bark to leave a mottled pattern of grey, cream and tan.
It reaches up to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide, adding roughly 50 to 80 centimetres a year. Full sun to part shade suits it, in any reasonably drained soil. Once established it handles frost, drought, wind, salt spray and the compacted ground of urban sites.
Councils and landscapers use it as a street tree, a car park tree and a shade tree in parks, and it works in larger home gardens where a broad canopy is wanted. Formative pruning over the first few years sets the branch structure, after which it asks very little.
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About Chinese Elm
What is a Chinese Elm?
Ulmus parvifolia is a semi deciduous shade tree from China, Korea and Japan, grown here for its vase shaped crown, small glossy serrated leaves and mottled bark that flakes away to reveal cream and tan patches. It is one of the more urban tolerant deciduous trees available in Australia and is planted widely in streets and parks.
How big does a Chinese Elm grow?
It reaches up to 15 metres tall with a canopy 8 to 10 metres wide in good conditions. In restricted street plantings and shallow soils it usually settles well short of that. Allow at least 8 metres of clear space around the trunk if you want the full arching form to develop.
How fast does a Chinese Elm grow?
Around 50 to 80 centimetres a year, which is moderate to fast for a deciduous shade tree. Growth is quickest in the first ten years and slows as the crown broadens. Advanced trees in larger containers give a usable canopy sooner, which matters on projects where shade is wanted early.
Is a Chinese Elm evergreen or deciduous?
It is semi deciduous. In cool districts it drops its leaves properly through winter after colouring yellow and bronze. In warmer coastal and subtropical areas it often holds much of its foliage, shedding briefly in late winter as the new leaves push through. Either way the bare period is short.
Is a Chinese Elm suitable for coastal positions?
Yes. It tolerates salt laden wind better than most deciduous trees, which is why it turns up in beachside streetscapes along the east coast. Plant it behind the first line of dunes rather than in full frontal exposure, and water it through the first two summers while the roots establish.
Does a Chinese Elm have invasive roots?
Its roots are less aggressive than those of many large elms, but it is still a substantial tree. Keep it at least 4 to 5 metres from house footings, paving and service trenches, and further again from older drainage lines. In street verges use a root barrier or a structural soil cell.
How do I care for a Chinese Elm?
Water deeply through the first two summers, mulch out to the drip line and keep the mulch off the trunk. Prune in late winter while the tree is bare, removing crossing limbs and lifting the canopy over paths. Once established it needs little beyond an occasional check for deadwood.
Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)
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