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Firmiana simplex
A rarely used deciduous tree comes from China and Japan and its huge leaves make a tropical statement without the tree its self being tropical. It will grow in anopen aspect and tolerate a range of different soils so there can only be one excuse for its lack of representation in Australian gardens, no one
Stephen Ryan
Styphnolobium japonicum ‘Pendulum’
This truly amazing specimen was captured by me in a chateau garden in Northern France and what a beauty it is! It hangs down from a 3metre standard to the ground and then down over a 4metre wall and this garden has 2 of them. If you want to do the same with or without
Stephen Ryan
Lindera angustifolia
I first raised this plant from one seed obtained from New Zealand many years ago. It is a small deciduous tree from China, and what an asset it has turned out to be. Its narrow grey green leaves turn brilliant red in autumn and in time it will make a shrubby upright tree to about
Stephen Ryan
Canarina canariensis
This is a bit of horticultural tautology as its name means a Canary Islands plant from the Canary Islands! It is a herbaceous perennial winter growing climber that can reach about 3metres and its rich orange bells hang from its succulent stems all late winter and spring.I use it up deciduous shrubs in my garden
Stephen Ryan
Trillium hybrid
These rare North American plants are rarely available in Australia. They are a stunningly rare and beautiful plant. Any wonder as they take eight years from seed to flower. So when you buy a flowering size plant you’re buying time! If you would like to grow them select a shaded site and add lots of
Stephen Ryan
Lonicera hildebrandiana
I’m standing next to one of the worlds most spectacular climbers the giant Burmese Honeysuckle which can grow vast and loves a well drained sunny site. It is slightly frost tender when young so a cover for the first winter for those of you that need to will pay off. The scent is to die
Stephen Ryan