Deciduous · Full Sun / Part Shade
Mature size: 4m–7m high × 3m–6m wide
Most loved for its masses of fragrant, double pink-white blossoms in spring and its glossy green foliage that turns yellow in autumn.
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| 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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Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is the double flowered form of the Chinese Crabapple, a deciduous ornamental tree with an upright frame that rounds out as it ages. Spring brings a heavy flush of soft pink double blossom along every branch, followed by glossy dark green leaves and small decorative fruit.
It reaches 3 to 6 metres tall and wide, adding roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun gives the best flowering, though it accepts part shade. Any well drained soil will do. Cold winters sharpen the display, so it suits Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, the southern tablelands and the Adelaide Hills.
Most buyers plant it as a single specimen on a lawn or in a courtyard where the spring flowering can be seen at close range. It also holds a line in avenue rows at 3 metres, or sits well in a mixed cool climate border. A 100 litre tree already carries its branch structure.
About Chinese Crabapple 'Plena'
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is the double flowered form of the Chinese Crabapple, a small deciduous tree in the rose family. It carries clusters of soft pink double blossom through spring, glossy dark green summer foliage, and small ornamental fruit. Mature size is 3 to 6 metres tall and wide, with a rounded, slightly upright crown.
It reaches 3 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 6 metres wide at maturity, with the final size depending on soil depth and how much water it gets through summer. Annual growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres. Allow 3 to 4 metres between trees so each canopy can fill out evenly.
Flowering runs through spring, generally September to November depending on how far south you are. The double pink blooms open from deeper pink buds and hold on the tree longer than single flowered crabapples do. Small decorative fruit follows over summer and autumn, and the leaves colour before they drop.
It is deciduous. The tree defoliates through the colder months after an autumn colour change, then leafs out again as the spring flowers finish. The bare winter framework lets light through to whatever is planted beneath, which is one reason it works well in courtyards and on the north side of a house.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the best autumn colour. It will grow in part shade, but expect fewer blooms and a looser habit. Six hours of direct sun a day is a sensible minimum. Shelter from hot, dry afternoon wind helps the blossom hold longer through spring.
Yes. Chinese Crabapple is fully frost hardy once established and flowers better where winters are genuinely cold. It suits Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, the southern tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of southern Queensland. In warm coastal and subtropical gardens the flowering is lighter because there is little winter chill.
Water deeply through the first two summers, after which occasional deep soakings are enough. Mulch out to the drip line and keep it clear of the trunk. Prune straight after flowering to shape the tree and remove crossing or dead wood, since the following season's flowers form on older wood. A general fertiliser in late winter covers its feeding.
| Mature height | 4m to 7m (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Mature width | 3m to 6m |
| Position | Full Sun / Part Shade |
| Growth per year | 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.) |
| Frost | Frost Hardy |
| Foliage | Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) |
| Form | Rounded · Upright |
| Uses | Feature Tree · Street Tree · Council or Civic Landscapes · Shade Tree · Avenue Planting |
| Rootball width & depth | View dimensions → |
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' works in an:
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 4m to 7m (approx.)
Mature Width: 3m to 6m
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
They are considered to have a:
Is Malus spectabilis 'Plena' frost tolerant?
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Malus spectabilis ‘Plena’ produces masses of fully double, soft pink to rose-pink blossoms in mid-spring. The large, ruffled flowers appear in dense clusters along the branches, creating a sumptuous, romantic display that is one of the most ornamental of all crabapples.
Does Malus spectabilis 'Plena' flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
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Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is Native to China, where Malus spectabilis grows naturally in temperate woodlands and cultivated landscapes.
Its richly petalled, nectar-bearing flowers attract bees, butterflies and spring pollinators, while the small fruits that follow provide food for birds into early winter. The branching canopy also offers shelter and light nesting opportunities for small birds, contributing positively to biodiversity in ornamental gardens.
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' will thrive best in:
Malus spectabilis ‘Plena’ performs best in well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral loam or sandy loam soils. It may struggle in heavy clay or poorly drained positions unless improved with organic matter and coarse material to enhance aeration and drainage. Keep soil evenly moist during establishment, then transition to deep, occasional watering once mature to support strong flowering, healthy canopy growth and reliable fruit set.
Is Malus spectabilis 'Plena' Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular watering, and once established ‘Plena’ offers moderate drought tolerance. It performs best in well-drained soils and benefits from deep, occasional watering during extended dry spells to maintain strong foliage, abundant flowering and steady seasonal health.
| 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. Container dimensions can vary by supplier and batch.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
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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...
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.
Malus 'Royal Raindrops' is a deciduous ornamental crabapple with deeply cut, purple-red foliage that holds its colour through summer better than older purple leaved forms. Magenta-pink blossom covers the bare branches in spring, followed by small dark red fruit. Autumn brings orange to bronze tones, and the fruit...
Malus 'Royal Raindrops' is a deciduous ornamental crabapple with deeply cut, purple-red foliage that holds its colour through summer better than older purple leaved forms. Magenta-pink blossom covers the bare branches in spring, followed by small dark red fruit. Autumn brings orange to bronze tones, and the fruit hangs on after the leaves drop.
It grows 3 to 4 metres tall and wide with a compact, rounded crown, adding 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Full sun gives the best leaf colour and the heaviest flowering. It is frost hardy, takes a wide range of soils including compacted urban ground, and is moderately drought tolerant once established.
Street plantings, park beds, nature strips and residential front gardens all suit it. Space feature trees 3 to 4 metres apart, or 3 metres apart for an even avenue. The fruit is small and mostly taken by birds, so it gives winter interest without becoming a clean up problem over paving.
About Royal Raindrops Crabapple
It is an ornamental crabapple grown for its foliage as much as its flowers. The leaves are deeply cut and purple-red, holding colour through summer better than older purple crabapples, and turning orange to bronze in autumn. Magenta-pink blossom covers the bare branches in spring, followed by small persistent dark red fruit.
It reaches 3 to 4 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, forming a compact, rounded crown. That size works on a nature strip or in a front garden without outgrowing the position. Growth of 20 to 40 centimetres a year means it takes a number of seasons to reach full size.
Full sun. It will grow in partial shade, but the purple leaf colour fades back toward green and the flowering thins noticeably. Six hours or more of direct sun gives the strongest foliage colour, the heaviest blossom and the best fruit set. An open position also holds a tighter, denser crown.
Yes, it is frost hardy and handles regular winter frost without damage, which suits cool and temperate districts including inland and tablelands gardens. Crabapples need winter chill to flower well, so cold winters are an advantage rather than a problem. It also tolerates summer heat and is moderately drought tolerant once established.
Yes. Small dark red crabapples follow the blossom and hang on well after the leaves drop, giving winter interest. They are edible but sharp, better suited to jelly than to eating fresh. Most of the crop gets taken by birds, and the fruit is small enough that windfall is not a nuisance.
No. Crabapple roots are fibrous and relatively shallow rather than aggressive, and they are not associated with lifting paving or damaging pipes. That is part of why it is used so widely in streetscapes and near driveways. Standard practice is still to keep it a few metres from footings and service lines.
Prune in winter while dormant, taking out dead, crossing or inward growing branches to keep the crown open. Avoid heavy cutting, which triggers watershoots. Mulch the root zone, water through dry spells for the first few summers, and feed in early spring. Watch for aphids in spring and treat only if numbers build.
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' is the most spectacular of the flowering cherries, producing masses of large double pink blossoms in mid spring. The dense clusters of ruffled petals smother the branches as bronze-tinted new foliage emerges, creating one of the most striking spring displays of any deciduous tree. Kanzan...
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' is the most spectacular of the flowering cherries, producing masses of large double pink blossoms in mid spring. The dense clusters of ruffled petals smother the branches as bronze-tinted new foliage emerges, creating one of the most striking spring displays of any deciduous tree.
Kanzan grows to 8-10 metres tall and 5-7 metres wide with a distinctive upright vase-shaped form that broadens softly with age. The narrow base and spreading crown make it ideal for flowering avenues, driveways, street planting, and feature lawn positions where the spring show can be admired from a distance.
Kanzan performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. It needs cool winters for reliable flowering, well-drained soil, and full sun. Bronze new foliage matures to green, then turns orange-bronze in autumn before dropping in winter.
About Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan'
Prunus serrulata 'Kanzan' grows to 8-10 metres tall and 5-7 metres wide, with a distinctive upright vase-shaped form that broadens with age.
Kanzan is moderately fast-growing, adding 40-60cm per year once established.
Kanzan produces masses of large double pink blossoms in mid spring, typically September to October across Australia. The flowers appear in dense clusters before and as the bronze-tinted new foliage emerges.
Yes. Kanzan is fully deciduous. The foliage emerges bronze, matures to green, then turns orange-bronze in autumn before dropping in winter.
Kanzan performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. It needs cool winters for reliable spring flowering.
Yes. The upright vase shape makes Kanzan a popular choice for avenues, driveways, and street planting where a narrow base and spreading crown suit the space.
Plant 4-5 metres apart for a flowering avenue, or 6 metres for individual feature trees with full canopy spread.
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...
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 rubrum 'Fairview Flame' combines brilliant scarlet autumn foliage with the fastest growth of the commonly grown red maples, which removes the usual wait before an avenue starts to read. The symmetrical upright habit needs no formative pruning to hold its shape. 'Fairview Flame' grows to 12 to...
Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame' combines brilliant scarlet autumn foliage with the fastest growth of the commonly grown red maples, which removes the usual wait before an avenue starts to read. The symmetrical upright habit needs no formative pruning to hold its shape.
'Fairview Flame' grows to 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, developing a strong central leader and evenly spaced branching. That structural consistency is why it is a standard specification for streetscapes and civic avenue planting.
'Fairview Flame' is frost hardy, surviving heavy and frequent frost without damage, and colours most intensely where autumn nights are cold. It grows in full sun and prefers deep moist soil, tolerating wetter ground better than most maples.
About Acer rubrum 'Fairview Flame'
'Fairview Flame' reaches 12 to 15 metres tall and 8 to 10 metres wide with an upright symmetrical canopy. It is slightly larger and more upright than 'Autumn Red'.
'Fairview Flame' grows faster and taller with a more upright symmetrical habit, while 'Autumn Red' is slightly smaller and more rounded. Both colour brilliant scarlet in autumn.
It grows at 45 to 75 centimetres per year, making it one of the faster red maple selections and a practical choice where an avenue is needed within a reasonable timeframe.
Foliage turns brilliant scarlet through autumn and holds well before dropping. Colour is most intense in cool districts with cold autumn nights.
Yes. It survives heavy and frequent frost without damage and performs reliably in cold tablelands and inland districts.
Very little. The symmetrical upright form develops naturally. Remove crossing or damaged wood in winter, but formative pruning is not required.
Plant 8 to 10 metres apart for a continuous avenue, and keep trees at least 10 metres from buildings, paving and underground services.
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Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is the double flowered form of the Chinese Crabapple, a deciduous ornamental tree with an upright frame that rounds out as it ages. Spring brings a heavy flush of soft pink double blossom along every branch, followed by glossy dark green leaves and small decorative fruit.
It reaches 3 to 6 metres tall and wide, adding roughly 30 to 60 centimetres a year. Full sun gives the best flowering, though it accepts part shade. Any well drained soil will do. Cold winters sharpen the display, so it suits Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, the southern tablelands and the Adelaide Hills.
Most buyers plant it as a single specimen on a lawn or in a courtyard where the spring flowering can be seen at close range. It also holds a line in avenue rows at 3 metres, or sits well in a mixed cool climate border. A 100 litre tree already carries its branch structure.
About Chinese Crabapple 'Plena'
Malus spectabilis 'Plena' is the double flowered form of the Chinese Crabapple, a small deciduous tree in the rose family. It carries clusters of soft pink double blossom through spring, glossy dark green summer foliage, and small ornamental fruit. Mature size is 3 to 6 metres tall and wide, with a rounded, slightly upright crown.
It reaches 3 to 6 metres tall and 3 to 6 metres wide at maturity, with the final size depending on soil depth and how much water it gets through summer. Annual growth is around 30 to 60 centimetres. Allow 3 to 4 metres between trees so each canopy can fill out evenly.
Flowering runs through spring, generally September to November depending on how far south you are. The double pink blooms open from deeper pink buds and hold on the tree longer than single flowered crabapples do. Small decorative fruit follows over summer and autumn, and the leaves colour before they drop.
It is deciduous. The tree defoliates through the colder months after an autumn colour change, then leafs out again as the spring flowers finish. The bare winter framework lets light through to whatever is planted beneath, which is one reason it works well in courtyards and on the north side of a house.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the best autumn colour. It will grow in part shade, but expect fewer blooms and a looser habit. Six hours of direct sun a day is a sensible minimum. Shelter from hot, dry afternoon wind helps the blossom hold longer through spring.
Yes. Chinese Crabapple is fully frost hardy once established and flowers better where winters are genuinely cold. It suits Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, the southern tablelands, the Adelaide Hills and cooler parts of southern Queensland. In warm coastal and subtropical gardens the flowering is lighter because there is little winter chill.
Water deeply through the first two summers, after which occasional deep soakings are enough. Mulch out to the drip line and keep it clear of the trunk. Prune straight after flowering to shape the tree and remove crossing or dead wood, since the following season's flowers form on older wood. A general fertiliser in late winter covers its feeding.
