This is a fairly generic term, but commonly refers to Corymbia ficifolia and all the various grafted cultivars of this genus. They are available in a wide range of stunning flower colours… from soft pinks to vibrant oranges to flaming
More...Trees
Corymbia Citriodora – Lemon Scented Gum
Popularised in the 1970s, these beautiful trees rapidly became a Melbourne favourite. Whilst the strong lemony citrus scent is an obvious plus, it is the elegant vertical form of the tree, with its strong straight smooth trunk combining with an
More...Pruning Ornamental Trees
Many ornamental plants will need some form of pruning at some time. Pruning out dead, diseased and damaged growth, encouraging healthy growth, increasing the density, reducing the size of the plant, prolonging the flowering season and promoting bigger blooms are
More...Christmas Trees – Living v Cut v Fake
You will often hear lively discussions about the benefits of Live v Cut v Fake Christmas Trees. So which is the most environmentally friendly? If you Google the topic you will be inundated with hundreds of pages of research, but
More...Trees For Small Gardens
Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
More...Silver Birch
Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
More...Malus trilobata
Also known as Lebanese wild apple, erect crab apple or three-lobed apple tree. This tree solves a lot of problems. At the nursery we are often asked for a very narrow tree to act as a screen or to run
More...Deciduous Trees
Important note about plant availability.There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for the
More...Acer – Japanese Maples
Acer palmatum and Acer japonicum Of all the ornamental trees, the Japanese Maples are easily my personal favourites. Light, airy, layered. You will see from the slide-show above (which features multiple pictures of a few cultivars) how radically different Acers
More...Reducing the Heat With Vegetation
As the temperature begins to rise and water conservation continues to impact on gardeners, people are watering less and are looking to find alternatives for vegetation. But by using some simple planting techniques you can help to decrease the heat
More...Advantages of Trees
Most of us would see trees as purely cosmetic, put here to make the place look pretty… but they are so much more than that. They are a vital part of the ecosystem. All trees are a major source of
More...Wollemi Pine – The Dinosaur Plant
(Wollemia nobilis) First known from fossil records dating back more than 90-million years, the Wollemi Pine was initially thought a long-extinct piece of Australia’s ancient history. But then, astonishingly, a small grove of them was discovered in 1994 by a
More...
Curry Leaf Tree
Important note about plant availability. There are hundreds of factsheets on our website provided for your information. Not all plants will be available at all times throughout the year. To confirm availability please call (03) 8850 3030 and ask for
More...