Our Summertime Advanced Tree Selections

While it is a hot and dry time of the year, planting is not out of the question, provided there is a reliable means of supplying adequate water to newly planted material for the first 6 weeks after planting.

Print Download Email Share Tweet

While it is a hot and dry time of the year, planting is not out of the question, provided there is a reliable means of supplying adequate water to newly planted material for the first 6 weeks after planting.

As far as selections go, there are many to choose from that provide immediate shade or screening for long days socialising with friends. 

A stunning feature tree, particularly at the moment is Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Beauty'. This is a grafted native tree growing to 4-5 metres, so it is suitable for planting in domestic landscapes. And one of its features is this magnificent flowering.


Corymbia ficifolia 'Baby Orange'


Corymbia ficifolia 'Wildfire'

Liriodendron tulipifera Tulip Tree
Shapely fresh green leaves make this such a beautiful tree for this time of year. Our stock is looking exceptionally well as well and is available in 50L & 100L containers. Liriodendron tulipulifera 'Aureomarginatum' with its attractive yellow rimmed foliage is also available in the same sizes. 40cm/27L 50cm/52L
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Leightons Green'
Fresh, lush and green, this variety is great for screening outside entertaining spaces and watertanks. We have ample stock in 50L, 100L and 150L containers.
Magnolia grandiflora 'Kay Parris' Kay Parris Magnolia (evergreen)
This is a beautiful specimen. It has a wavy edge to its leaf and fuller shape than Little Gem' and 'Exmouth' which makes it suitable for hedging as well as a feature tree. Come and see our outstanding specimens in 50L and 100L containers. 30cm/14L 40cm/27L 50cm/52L
Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' Crepe Myrtle (white)
Summer flowering Crepe Myrtles are a favourite this time of year. They are long flowering and their make stunning specimen trees. We grow 'Tuscarora' (coral red), Biloxi (Pink) and Natchez (white). We have good numbers in 50L, 100L and 150L containers. 40cm/27L 50cm/52L 100L 150L 200L
Corymbia ficifolia 'Summer Beauty' Grafted Flowering Gum
This is a stunning grafted flowering gum which produces masses of flowers in summer. Large glossy foliage is dark green in colour, highlighted by lighter green undersides. New growth emerges with a reddish tinge. Its flower colour is a beautiful, soft pink with a hint of apricot, produced over the summer months, followed by large gumnuts. Rich in nectar, this is a great bird attracting, small grafted tree.
Print Download Email Share Tweet

Find a Tree

With more than 400 trees in our library we can help you find the perfect tree for your next project.

Search

Ask a question

We're here to help if you need any advice on selecting the perfect tree for your next project.

Send Message

Newsletter

Receive all the latest news, product information, collections, projects, tips and special offers straight to your inbox each month or so.

Subscribe

Connect

Stay in the loop by connecting with us through social media.

Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Pinterest

Find a Tree

Browse all trees

Name starts with

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Browse by Category

Avenue Bird Attracting Coastal Deciduous Driveway Evergreen Feature Bark Feature Flower Feature Foliage Formal Screening Fruiting & Edible Group Planting Hedging Informal Screening Native Purple Foliage Shade Tree Signature Trees Specimen

Browse by Form

Branches Ascending Broad-domed Columnar Conical Fastigiate Horizontal Branching Oval Palm Pendulous Round Shrub Standard V-Shaped Weeping

Browse by Mature Height

Small 4-8m Medium 8-12m Large 12-20m Giant 20m+

Treefinder can help you identify the perfect tree for your next project!

With over 400 tree varieties for review, the Treefinder app enables you to conveniently browse and compile a list of trees suitable for a number of common landscaping uses - from attracting birds to creating a formal screen or hedge. By selecting desired size, foliage, and a few categories, Treefinder opens up a world of possibilities.

Once you've found the perfect tree you can click through to our website for more information, availability and a quote.

Try it online

www.treefinder.com.au

We are specialists in the environmentally sustainable production of premium quality advanced landscaping trees and screens.

For more than 47 years Speciality Trees has been a leader in the production and supply of advanced environmentally sustainable, containerised landscape trees for local government, the landscaping industry and retailers.

Learn more