When it comes to garden design, very few elements create impact quite like a stunning feature tree.
Whether you are working with a sprawling backyard or small courtyard in Australia, the right tree can transform your outdoor space and give you the best kerb appeal which will reap rewards down the track if you ever decide to sell.
The most attractive houses will be paired with beautiful garden design and a feature tree as the anchor.
Think those beautiful leafy streets that are lined with gorgeous trees!
A feature tree not only offers beauty but can be practical as well offering shade, colour, structure and a strong focal point.
These will moreso be personal choice of what look you are going for or what speaks to you.
Find your favourite feature tree with our top and popular trending varieties below, these could transform your property!
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DECIDUOUS VARIETIES -
Deciduous varieties have more options with colours and flowers
Lagerstroemia indica - Crepe Myrtle
With different varieties flowering in shades of Pink, Purple and White these beauties will be sure to make a statement with their masses of flowers produced all summer long.
They also look fabulous by planting in twos or threes.
Usually grown with a clear trunk and canopy on top these will make a small shade tree in the summer.
Perfect for smaller gardens as these don't get too big, although each variety can achieve different heights.
Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple
If you are after shades of reds and oranges then these are for you! Starting with green foliage in spring and summer, the foliage turns to fiery shades of reds and oranges in autumn.
Some other varieties have more orange tones - Acer palmatum 'Sango Kaku/Senkaki' or purple tones Acer palmatum 'Atropurpureum'
Perfect for smaller gardens as these don't get too big.
If you are after a larger sized Maples the Acer rubrum Canadian Maples are the way to go. SHOP HERE
Jacaranda mimosifolia
This has to be one of the most popular quintessential feature trees taking us back to our childhood but still also uber popular now.
Surely everyone knows what a Jacaranda tree looks like!
With stunning flowers in lavender purple shades.
For larger gardens or street frontage as these like to spread and branch out.
Magnolia x soulangeana
If you are looking for a pretty tree this one will fit the bill!
Gorgeous pink/purple flowers sit on bare branches in late Winter and early Spring.
EVERGREEN VARIETIES -
Banksia integrifolia - Coastal Banksia
A trendy variety at the moment that will bring a coastal vibe!
Native to the East Coast of Australia from Victoria up to Central Queensland.
Sporting muted green and silvery shades of foliage, pine cones and pale yellow flowers in a cylindrical shape that sit upright.
Bird, Bee & insect attracting.
Palm Trees
Think Palm Springs and tropical holiday vibes!
Many different palm varieties to choose from but trending varieties include the Bangalow, Foxtail, Kentia and Canary Island Date Palms, with the Foxtail and Kentia suited to smaller properties or single level homes and the Bangalow and Canary Island to suit larger properties or two storey homes as these get taller and larger.
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Dracaena Draco - Dragon Tree
Another trendy variety set to make a dramatic impact.
When the trees are young they will have a short single clear trunk with one head of foliage (which we think when young look just as lovely). As they age (and this can take a long time as they are a slow grower) they will start to branch out and create more heads of foliage on the branches.
Magnolia 'Teddy Bear'
For a more classic look the Magnolias are a no brainer.
With gorgeous shiny dark green teddy bear shaped foliage and large creamy white flowers and a beautiful form these are a showstopper.
Also fabulous planted in a row or on their own as a single tree.
Stays neat with no need for maintenance.
Xanthorrhoea - Grass Tree
A modern look the Grass Trees are unique and an iconic Australian Native Tree.
Thick black trunks and a grassy head of foliage on top.
Corymbia ficifolia - Grafted Dwarf Eucalypts
These natives are stunning trees with gorgeous flowers and gumnuts in a range of colours.
The downfall is these are at times hard to come by. They are more readily available from our Melbourne growers for our Melbourne customers however they come in and out of availability in NSW for our NSW and Qld customers so you will need to check with us!