Most loved for its graceful weeping branches covered in masses of pure white blossoms in spring, followed by soft green summer foliage and golden autumn colour.
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Prunus 'Snofozam' is the weeping cherry sold as Snow Fountains, a deciduous ornamental grafted onto a straight stem so the branches cascade to the ground. In early spring the whole curtain of stems is covered in single white flowers before the leaves appear. The narrow foliage turns yellow to orange in autumn.
Plant it in full sun to light afternoon shade, in well drained soil with organic matter worked through. It suits cool temperate and temperate districts and is fully frost hardy, colouring best where winters are properly cold. Growth is moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and water through summer keeps it looking its best.
At 1.8 to 2.4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide it fits courtyards, small front gardens, entries and large containers where a full sized tree would not. Use it as a single specimen with clear space around the skirt, or in a matched pair. It carries a garden through spring on its own.
About Weeping Cherry
Prunus 'Snofozam', widely sold as the Snow Fountains weeping cherry, is a deciduous ornamental cherry with strongly weeping branches. It is grafted at height onto an upright stem, so the shoots arch out and fall in a curtain to the ground. Masses of single white blossom open in early spring before the leaves.
It reaches 1.8 to 2.4 metres in height and 1.5 to 2.5 metres in width, with the final height largely set by the height of the graft. It is a genuinely small tree, which is why it works in courtyards and near entries. Allow room for the skirt of branches to hang freely.
Blossom appears in early spring, generally through September in most southern Australian gardens, opening on bare wood before the foliage emerges. The white flowers are single and cover the length of every weeping stem. The display lasts around two to three weeks, then leaves follow and the tree carries fine green foliage all summer.
It is deciduous. Leaves colour yellow to orange in autumn and drop for winter, leaving the weeping framework of bare branches visible, which has its own sculptural appeal. Losing the canopy in winter also lets sun through to whatever is planted beneath, and it makes the spring blossom that much more of an event.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the best autumn colour. Light afternoon shade is acceptable in hot inland gardens and will not do much harm, but deep shade reduces blossom and thins the canopy. Choose an open position with reasonable air movement, which also helps keep foliage healthy through humid weather.
Yes, provided the container is large, at least 50 to 60 centimetres across, with a quality free draining potting mix. Its small mature size makes it one of the better ornamental trees for a courtyard pot. Potted plants dry out faster, so water consistently through spring and summer and feed each year in early spring.
Prune straight after flowering, taking out any stems that grow upward from the graft and shortening branches that drag along the ground. Remove dead or crossing wood at the same time. Water deeply through dry spells, mulch clear of the trunk, and feed in early spring with a balanced slow release fertiliser.
| 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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Prunus 'Snofozam' is the weeping cherry sold as Snow Fountains, a deciduous ornamental grafted onto a straight stem so the branches cascade to the ground. In early spring the whole curtain of stems is covered in single white flowers before the leaves appear. The narrow foliage turns yellow to orange in autumn.
Plant it in full sun to light afternoon shade, in well drained soil with organic matter worked through. It suits cool temperate and temperate districts and is fully frost hardy, colouring best where winters are properly cold. Growth is moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and water through summer keeps it looking its best.
At 1.8 to 2.4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide it fits courtyards, small front gardens, entries and large containers where a full sized tree would not. Use it as a single specimen with clear space around the skirt, or in a matched pair. It carries a garden through spring on its own.
About Weeping Cherry
Prunus 'Snofozam', widely sold as the Snow Fountains weeping cherry, is a deciduous ornamental cherry with strongly weeping branches. It is grafted at height onto an upright stem, so the shoots arch out and fall in a curtain to the ground. Masses of single white blossom open in early spring before the leaves.
It reaches 1.8 to 2.4 metres in height and 1.5 to 2.5 metres in width, with the final height largely set by the height of the graft. It is a genuinely small tree, which is why it works in courtyards and near entries. Allow room for the skirt of branches to hang freely.
Blossom appears in early spring, generally through September in most southern Australian gardens, opening on bare wood before the foliage emerges. The white flowers are single and cover the length of every weeping stem. The display lasts around two to three weeks, then leaves follow and the tree carries fine green foliage all summer.
It is deciduous. Leaves colour yellow to orange in autumn and drop for winter, leaving the weeping framework of bare branches visible, which has its own sculptural appeal. Losing the canopy in winter also lets sun through to whatever is planted beneath, and it makes the spring blossom that much more of an event.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the best autumn colour. Light afternoon shade is acceptable in hot inland gardens and will not do much harm, but deep shade reduces blossom and thins the canopy. Choose an open position with reasonable air movement, which also helps keep foliage healthy through humid weather.
Yes, provided the container is large, at least 50 to 60 centimetres across, with a quality free draining potting mix. Its small mature size makes it one of the better ornamental trees for a courtyard pot. Potted plants dry out faster, so water consistently through spring and summer and feed each year in early spring.
Prune straight after flowering, taking out any stems that grow upward from the graft and shortening branches that drag along the ground. Remove dead or crossing wood at the same time. Water deeply through dry spells, mulch clear of the trunk, and feed in early spring with a balanced slow release fertiliser.
Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months)
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry works in an:
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is an Deciduous (Defoliates throughout colder months) Tree
Mature Height: 3m to 5m (approx.) (height is largely determined by the graft height and continued pruning)
Mature Width: 1.5m to 2.5m
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is expected to grow 30cm to 60cm per year (moderate) (approx.).
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Is Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry frost tolerant?
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.
Prunus snofozam ‘Snofozam’ produces masses of pure white, semi-double blossoms in early to mid-spring, creating a striking cascading display along its weeping branches. The flowers appear before the foliage, giving the tree a dramatic, cloud-like appearance that is highly ornamental and a signature feature of this cultivar.
Does Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry flower?
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Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry is Native to A cultivated ornamental cherry variety (Prunus), developed from Japanese cherry species traditionally grown in East Asia.
Its abundant spring blossoms provide nectar and pollen for native bees and beneficial insects, while the arching canopy creates sheltered spaces that attract small birds. The tree contributes meaningfully to seasonal biodiversity, especially during the early flowering period when food sources are limited.
Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry will thrive best in:
Prunus snofozam ‘Snofozam’ performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam soils with an acidic to neutral pH. It will also tolerate light sandy soils if enriched with organic matter to support moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay, compacted soils or waterlogged areas unless significantly improved, as poor drainage can lead to root stress and reduced flowering. Keep the soil evenly moist during establishment, then gradually reduce watering as the tree matures.
Is Prunus 'Snofozam' - Weeping Cherry Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it requires regular deep watering to establish well. Once established, Prunus snofozam ‘Snofozam’ develops moderate drought tolerance, performing reliably through dry periods when planted in well-drained soil, though it benefits from occasional supplementary watering during extended heat.
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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.
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.
Magnolia 'Vulcan' is a deciduous flowering magnolia raised in New Zealand by Felix Jury from Magnolia campbellii and M. liliiflora 'Nigra', although it is usually catalogued with the saucer magnolias. Deep ruby red, cup shaped flowers open on bare branches in spring, ahead of the broad green leaves that yellow before autumn leaf fall.
Mature size is 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, with moderate growth of about 20 to 40 centimetres a year. Give it full sun to light shade and an acidic to neutral, well drained soil. It is frost hardy in cool and temperate districts, and moderately drought tolerant once established.
It is planted as a specimen in small gardens, or spaced 3 to 4 metres apart so each canopy develops fully, and at 3 metres apart it makes a short flowering avenue. Shelter from strong spring wind keeps the flowers on the tree longer, which is the main thing a buyer is paying for.
About Vulcan Magnolia
It is a deciduous flowering magnolia bred in New Zealand by Felix Jury, using Magnolia campbellii and M. liliiflora 'Nigra' as parents. Many catalogues list it among the saucer magnolias, but it is a Jury hybrid rather than a true Magnolia x soulangeana. The flowers are the deepest red of any garden magnolia.
It reaches 3 to 5 metres tall and 2 to 4 metres wide, forming a pyramidal crown when young that rounds out with age. That size fits a suburban front garden without dominating it. Growth is moderate, so it takes several years to fill out, and it can be trained early to a single leader.
About 20 to 40 centimetres a year, which is moderate for a deciduous tree. Growth is fastest in deep, moist, acidic to neutral soil with a summer mulch, and slows on shallow or alkaline ground. Flowering starts young, so you do not have to wait for full size to get a worthwhile display.
In spring, roughly September to October, with the flowers opening on bare branches before the leaves emerge. They are large, cup shaped and deep ruby red, fading a little as they age and in heat. Colour is richest in cool districts; in warm humid areas the red tends toward a lighter pink.
Yes. The tree is frost hardy and suits cool and temperate districts, including inland areas with regular winter frost. The risk is not to the wood but to the open flowers, which a late spring frost can brown overnight. Planting out of a frost pocket and away from early morning sun helps considerably.
Full sun to light shade. Full sun produces the strongest flowering and the best form, while light afternoon shade suits hot inland gardens and helps the blooms last. Shelter from strong spring wind matters more than shade does, because wind strips the petals early and cuts the display short.
Very little pruning is needed. Remove dead, damaged or crossing branches in late summer or straight after flowering, and avoid winter pruning, which sheds flower buds. Mulch the root zone, water deeply through dry spells for the first few summers, and feed in early spring with a fertiliser for acid loving plants.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' is one of the most spectacular weeping Japanese Maples available. The finely dissected laceleaf foliage emerges burgundy-red in spring, deepens to rich maroon through summer, and shifts to vivid crimson in autumn, with branches cascading downward to form a flowing umbrella shape.
Inaba Shidare grows slowly to 2-3 metres tall and 2.5-3.5 metres wide, developing its mature umbrella form over many years. The compact cascading habit makes it ideal for courtyards, Japanese-style gardens, feature lawn plantings, and large pots, where the layered foliage and graceful weeping branches can be appreciated from every angle.
Inaba Shidare performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the delicate dissected foliage from scorching, in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Larger advanced specimens deliver instant mature impact for feature positions.
Inaba Shidare or Seiryu? Both are dissectum (laceleaf) Japanese Maples with finely cut foliage. Inaba Shidare has a cascading weeping habit with burgundy-red foliage that intensifies in autumn. Seiryu is the only commonly grown upright laceleaf, with green spring foliage turning vivid red and gold in autumn. Choose Inaba Shidare for cascading colour, or Seiryu for upright height.
About Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple
Inaba Shidare grows to 2-3 metres tall and 2.5-3.5 metres wide with a graceful cascading weeping form.
Inaba Shidare is slow-growing, adding 15-25cm per year. Its mature umbrella shape develops over many years.
Inaba Shidare has finely dissected laceleaf foliage that emerges burgundy-red in spring, deepens to maroon through summer, then transitions to vivid crimson in autumn. The branches cascade downward to form a flowing umbrella shape.
Inaba Shidare performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the delicate dissected foliage.
Yes. Inaba Shidare is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is one of the most popular Japanese maples for courtyards and Japanese-style garden features.
Both are dissectum (laceleaf) Japanese maples. Inaba Shidare has a cascading weeping habit with burgundy-red foliage, while Seiryu is an upright laceleaf with green spring foliage turning red in autumn. Choose Inaba Shidare for cascading colour or Seiryu for upright height.
Inaba Shidare typically reaches its full umbrella form after 10-15 years. Larger advanced specimens (200L+) provide an instant mature feature.
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.
Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen shrub with large, single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a centre of golden stamens. Bloom runs from late autumn into early winter. Foliage is small, glossy and dark green, carried densely on an upright, gently spreading frame.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler districts, though part shade suits inland heat. Soil should be well drained and slightly acidic. Growth is 40 to 60 centimetres a year, to 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide. Light frost is tolerated.
This is the standard choice for a tall evergreen screen along a boundary or between neighbouring houses, and it clips readily into a formal hedge. It also stands alone as a feature, or fills a large pot at an entry. The height and density make it useful wherever fence line privacy is the brief.
About Camellia sasanqua 'Setsugekka'
'Setsugekka' is a tall evergreen sasanqua camellia with large single to semi double white flowers, the petals slightly ruffled around a boss of golden stamens. It flowers from late autumn into early winter. Small glossy dark leaves are held densely on an upright, gently spreading shrub used widely for screening.
It reaches 2 to 4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide, at a rate of roughly 40 to 60 centimetres a year. That upper height is what makes it a genuine screening plant rather than a border shrub. Regular trimming will hold it at any height above about 1.5 metres.
Space plants 1 to 1.5 metres apart for a dense informal screen, or 80 centimetres apart for a tighter formal hedge. Tighter spacing closes the gaps faster but increases competition for water and nutrients, so prepare a continuous trench rather than individual holes and keep irrigation even along the run.
Flowering starts in late autumn and carries into early winter, roughly April through to June across most of southern Australia. Sasanquas flower ahead of japonicas, so this one fills the gap before the japonica season begins. Individual flowers drop cleanly from the plant rather than browning on the bush.
It takes more sun than a japonica and will hold full sun in cooler and coastal districts. In hot inland gardens give it afternoon shade to protect the foliage. It also flowers acceptably in part shade, which makes it one of the more flexible screening plants for a boundary with mixed aspect.
Yes. A pot 40 to 50 centimetres wide suits a single specimen for a courtyard, entry or balcony. Use a free draining camellia and azalea mix, water regularly because containers dry out fast, and feed after flowering. Expect a smaller final size in a container than the same plant would reach in open ground.
Trim once flowering finishes in early winter, taking the new growth back to shape. For a formal hedge, a second light trim in late summer keeps the face tidy. Feed with a camellia fertiliser after pruning, keep mulch over the shallow roots, and water deeply through summer dry spells.
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 'Sango Kaku', the Coral Bark Maple, is grown for one of the most spectacular winter features of any tree: bright coral-red stems that intensify to a glowing scarlet through the coldest months, set ablaze when bare against a winter sky.
Sango Kaku grows to 5-7 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with an upright form. Soft green finely lobed foliage provides fresh contrast through spring and summer, then turns golden-yellow with red tones in autumn before dropping to reveal the coral bark. The result is a genuine four-season feature tree.
Sango Kaku performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the foliage. The coral bark colour is strongest on young stems and most vivid in cold winters.
About Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku' Coral Bark Japanese Maple
Sango Kaku grows to 5-7 metres tall and 3-4 metres wide with an upright form.
Sango Kaku has a moderate growth rate of 30-50cm per year once established.
The young stems are a striking coral-red, and the colour intensifies to glowing scarlet through winter. The bark is the tree's signature feature, most visible once the leaves drop.
The green summer foliage turns golden-yellow with red tones in autumn (May to June across southern Australia) before dropping to reveal the coral bark for winter.
Sango Kaku performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. The coral bark is most vivid in cold winters.
Yes. Sango Kaku is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is widely used as a courtyard, balcony, or entrance feature where the winter bark can be appreciated.
Yes. Sango Kaku is fully deciduous. It drops its golden autumn foliage in winter, which is when the coral bark display is at its best.
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.
Betula pendula 'Moss White' is a striking deciduous birch tree renowned for its bright white bark and elegantly drooping branches. Reaching up to 14 metres tall, it provides seasonal beauty with light green foliage that turns a glowing gold in autumn. In winter, the luminous bark adds architectural interest and contrast to dormant gardens.
Adaptable to various soil types and low in maintenance, this cultivar is ideal for formal avenues, naturalistic groupings, or as a sculptural statement in mixed borders. Looks excellent when planted in groups where the bark can glow against a darker backdrop, or as a light foil to dense evergreens.
About Betula pendula 'Moss White'
Moss White reaches up to 14 metres at maturity with a slender upright form and elegantly weeping branches.
Moss White is moderately fast-growing, adding 50-80cm per year in cool to temperate climates.
Moss White performs best in cool to temperate regions including Victoria, Tasmania, the ACT, the NSW Southern Highlands, and elevated parts of WA and SA. It struggles in hot tropical climates.
Yes. Moss White is fully deciduous, dropping its golden autumn leaves and showcasing striking bright white bark throughout winter.
Plant 3-5 metres apart depending on canopy spread. For tight feature groves or clustered plantings, 2 metres spacing also works.
Silver birches have moderate root systems. Plant at least 3 metres from buildings, paving, and pools to avoid issues.
Moss White does best in full sun to light shade, and the bark colour and autumn gold are strongest in an open, sunny position. In warmer districts it appreciates shelter from harsh afternoon sun, and it will not tolerate deep shade. Birches also prefer soil that stays reasonably moist, so mulch well and water through dry summer spells.
Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' is one of the most spectacular weeping Japanese Maples available. The finely dissected laceleaf foliage emerges burgundy-red in spring, deepens to rich maroon through summer, and shifts to vivid crimson in autumn, with branches cascading downward to form a flowing umbrella shape.
Inaba Shidare grows slowly to 2-3 metres tall and 2.5-3.5 metres wide, developing its mature umbrella form over many years. The compact cascading habit makes it ideal for courtyards, Japanese-style gardens, feature lawn plantings, and large pots, where the layered foliage and graceful weeping branches can be appreciated from every angle.
Inaba Shidare performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the delicate dissected foliage from scorching, in well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Larger advanced specimens deliver instant mature impact for feature positions.
Inaba Shidare or Seiryu? Both are dissectum (laceleaf) Japanese Maples with finely cut foliage. Inaba Shidare has a cascading weeping habit with burgundy-red foliage that intensifies in autumn. Seiryu is the only commonly grown upright laceleaf, with green spring foliage turning vivid red and gold in autumn. Choose Inaba Shidare for cascading colour, or Seiryu for upright height.
About Acer palmatum dissectum 'Inaba Shidare' Weeping Japanese Maple
Inaba Shidare grows to 2-3 metres tall and 2.5-3.5 metres wide with a graceful cascading weeping form.
Inaba Shidare is slow-growing, adding 15-25cm per year. Its mature umbrella shape develops over many years.
Inaba Shidare has finely dissected laceleaf foliage that emerges burgundy-red in spring, deepens to maroon through summer, then transitions to vivid crimson in autumn. The branches cascade downward to form a flowing umbrella shape.
Inaba Shidare performs best in cool to temperate regions including VIC, NSW Southern Highlands, ACT, Tasmania, and elevated parts of SA and WA. In warmer climates plant in part shade to protect the delicate dissected foliage.
Yes. Inaba Shidare is excellent in large pots (60L+) and is one of the most popular Japanese maples for courtyards and Japanese-style garden features.
Both are dissectum (laceleaf) Japanese maples. Inaba Shidare has a cascading weeping habit with burgundy-red foliage, while Seiryu is an upright laceleaf with green spring foliage turning red in autumn. Choose Inaba Shidare for cascading colour or Seiryu for upright height.
Inaba Shidare typically reaches its full umbrella form after 10-15 years. Larger advanced specimens (200L+) provide an instant mature feature.
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Prunus 'Snofozam' is the weeping cherry sold as Snow Fountains, a deciduous ornamental grafted onto a straight stem so the branches cascade to the ground. In early spring the whole curtain of stems is covered in single white flowers before the leaves appear. The narrow foliage turns yellow to orange in autumn.
Plant it in full sun to light afternoon shade, in well drained soil with organic matter worked through. It suits cool temperate and temperate districts and is fully frost hardy, colouring best where winters are properly cold. Growth is moderate, around 30 to 60 centimetres a year, and water through summer keeps it looking its best.
At 1.8 to 2.4 metres tall and 1.5 to 2.5 metres wide it fits courtyards, small front gardens, entries and large containers where a full sized tree would not. Use it as a single specimen with clear space around the skirt, or in a matched pair. It carries a garden through spring on its own.
About Weeping Cherry
Prunus 'Snofozam', widely sold as the Snow Fountains weeping cherry, is a deciduous ornamental cherry with strongly weeping branches. It is grafted at height onto an upright stem, so the shoots arch out and fall in a curtain to the ground. Masses of single white blossom open in early spring before the leaves.
It reaches 1.8 to 2.4 metres in height and 1.5 to 2.5 metres in width, with the final height largely set by the height of the graft. It is a genuinely small tree, which is why it works in courtyards and near entries. Allow room for the skirt of branches to hang freely.
Blossom appears in early spring, generally through September in most southern Australian gardens, opening on bare wood before the foliage emerges. The white flowers are single and cover the length of every weeping stem. The display lasts around two to three weeks, then leaves follow and the tree carries fine green foliage all summer.
It is deciduous. Leaves colour yellow to orange in autumn and drop for winter, leaving the weeping framework of bare branches visible, which has its own sculptural appeal. Losing the canopy in winter also lets sun through to whatever is planted beneath, and it makes the spring blossom that much more of an event.
Full sun gives the heaviest flowering and the best autumn colour. Light afternoon shade is acceptable in hot inland gardens and will not do much harm, but deep shade reduces blossom and thins the canopy. Choose an open position with reasonable air movement, which also helps keep foliage healthy through humid weather.
Yes, provided the container is large, at least 50 to 60 centimetres across, with a quality free draining potting mix. Its small mature size makes it one of the better ornamental trees for a courtyard pot. Potted plants dry out faster, so water consistently through spring and summer and feed each year in early spring.
Prune straight after flowering, taking out any stems that grow upward from the graft and shortening branches that drag along the ground. Remove dead or crossing wood at the same time. Water deeply through dry spells, mulch clear of the trunk, and feed in early spring with a balanced slow release fertiliser.
