Compact evergreen. A recently develped compact cultivar featuring masses of brightly coloured flowers produced at the ends of the branches. It has orange flowers and bronze/green new growth. Peak flower display is in the summer months but occasional flowers can be found at other times. Will perform best in free-draining soil. Tolerates moderate drought until established.

Height: 9 metres
Width: 6 metres
Growth rate: Moderate to Fast

Stately, upright and evergreen tree. Deep lustrous green leaves resembling Pittosporum. Flowers early spring through to early summer. The fragrant tubular flowers are cream coloured. They darken with age to a deep yellow before falling. Performs best in free-draining, nutrient rich soil. Drought tolerant after establishment.

Height: 10 metres
Width: 6 metres
Growth rate: Fast

Uniformly upright, medium size decidous (leaves fall in autumn) that becomes broader with age. Lustrous, dark green leaves have a distinctly lighter underside. This cultivar has pleasant summer foliage making it a superb shade tree and street tree. Autumn foliage is showy and leaves hold on the tree longer than others in the species through winter. Flowers are inconspicous. Performs best in full sun and is tough once established.

Height: 10 metres
Width: 6 metres
Growth rate: Moderate

Compact deciduous (leaves fall in autumn) tree, rounded in outline with an open branching habit. The foliage canopy creates a soft filtered shade with its bright green, feathery leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Flowers are inconspicuous. Bark is showy, dark greyish-brown with long, narrow ridges and minimal thorns. Performs best in full sun, is tolerant to moderate drought, heat, air pollution, poor soil and coastal winds. Drought tolerant after establishment.

Height: 6 metres
Width: 3 metres
Growth rate: Slow to Moderate

Which trees do you prefer and why?

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