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Flowering plum - Prunus nigra

A pretty small tree to around 4 to 5m mtrs.   Flowering plums have a dark purple leaf which make them very ornamental for large and small gardens.   Light pink flowers develop in early spring.  Traditionally this tree does not produce fruit, however some trees develop a small fruit now and then after flowering.   This is a very hardy tree also and will grow in a wide varitey of climates from temperate to cool termperate environments.  One thing that makes flowering plums very popular is the fact they are drought tolerant and are used extensively as street trees.   In regard to pruning this tree requires very little, as it develops a natural vase shape when mature.

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Double Flowering Cherry Plum - Prunus x Blireana

Double flowering cherry plums are a popular plant around the world.  One reason it is so popular is the beautiful pink flowers which develop in early spring.   The foliage is green with a red underside.  This tree has a natural vase shape so very little pruning is required.  Generally the tree will grow to 4 to 5 mtrs and will live may years.   This tree does not produce fruit and is very ornamental in the small or large garden.  Maintenance is minimal, which includes the leaf drop in winter,  leaves tend to dry up quickly and little leaf material under the tree develops. 

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Chinese Tallow- Sapium sebiferum

A medium, majestic deciduous tree  5m to 7m.  Tallows have a broad, rounded habit with small heart shaped leaves.   The leaves are dark green, turning bright red in Autumn.   Very attractive tree suitable for courtyards or most sized gardens.   Long lived and very hardy and waterwise once established.   No major pests.   The root system is generally not invasive,  but should not be planted too close to houses or underground services.   Suitable for temperate to cool temperate areas. VIC, NSW, WA,TAS,SA and inland areas of QLD.

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Robinia inermis - Mop Top Robinia

Mop Top Robinia is a small grafted tree to around 5mtr tall with a spread of 4mtrs.    The leaves are dark green and the trunck and branches have a fine textured bark.   Although it does not produce a profusion of flowers, during Spring it will produce white, wisteria like flowers.    The tree has an attractive rounded shape with a single tall truck.    Mop Tops have been a commonly grown species and are used in various styles of garden, but suit a cottage or country garden best.   Because of it's small size Mop Top Robinia have been used on small suburban blocks.    One draw back to this tree which has become evident, is it's potential to develop suckers (new shoots from the root system).     However, not all trees do this, depending on the conditions and the nature of the individual tree, will influence the occurance of shoots.  Also, damage to the roots seems to stimulate the development of shoots.     Robinias Mop Tops are a great looking tree,  but require some thought before planting.    In situations where the roots are restrained (Eg, in a carpark situation) there seems less likely hood of the roots suckering.      They are an extremely hardy tree and would suit areas which have the odd drought and cool winters.     This tree will grow in cool temperate and temperate climates, and also some arid areas. 

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