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Our flowering tree collection showcases varieties prized for their spectacular seasonal displays — from cascading blossoms and vivid tropical colour to fragrant, long-lasting flowers that draw birds and pollinators throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach tree has been selected for its performance in South East Queensland's subtropical climate, delivering reliable flowering and year-round garden interest across Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagerstroemia-zuni-crepe-myrtle-1","title":"Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' Crepe Myrtle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8e7;border-left:4px solid #c8a400;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Deciduous Tree — Seasonal Leaf Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crepe Myrtle is a deciduous tree. It will drop its leaves during winter and re-shoot in spring. This is completely normal and healthy. The bare winter form often reveals beautiful sculptural branching — and the spring flush and summer flowering make the wait worthwhile.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLagerstroemia 'Zuni' — Compact Crepe Myrtle with Stunning Lavender Blooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a flowering tree that genuinely stops people in their tracks, Lagerstroemia 'Zuni' delivers every summer without fail. Dense clusters of vivid lavender-purple flowers smother the canopy from mid-summer through autumn, followed by rich orange-red foliage before the winter leaf drop. Come spring, fresh growth pushes through and the cycle starts again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompact enough for suburban gardens, tough enough for SEQ summers, and ornamental enough to anchor a whole garden design around — 'Zuni' is one of the best performing deciduous feature trees available in South East Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular summer flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e — lavender-purple blooms for months, not weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutumn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — foliage turns orange-red before leaf drop, a rare treat in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact size\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches around 3–4m, manageable in most suburban blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles SEQ summers well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets to a statement size quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e — minimal pruning, no fuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature tree in garden beds or lawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway or street-facing statement planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool surrounds (deciduous means more winter sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvenue planting along pathways or fences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established specimen, immediate presence in the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mature tree ready to make an instant statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — large advanced specimen, serious impact from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–4m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; tolerates most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loses leaves in winter, re-shoots in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it look dead in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt will be bare — but the branching structure is genuinely attractive, and many gardeners appreciate the winter sun that comes through once the canopy is gone. By spring it's fully leafed out again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I prune it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMinimal pruning is best. If needed, prune lightly in late winter before new growth pushes. Avoid heavy topping — it ruins the natural form and reduces flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMid-summer through autumn in SEQ. Flowering is prolific and long-lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for Brisbane's climate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — Crepe Myrtles thrive in SEQ's hot, humid summers and mild winters. 'Zuni' is one of the most reliable performers in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. 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It drops its leaves in winter and re-shoots in spring before flowering. This is completely normal. The bare winter branches are part of the character — and what follows in spring and summer makes it one of the most spectacular trees you can grow in SEQ.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJacaranda — Queensland's Most Iconic Flowering Tree\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's nothing quite like a Jacaranda in full bloom. For weeks every spring and early summer, the entire canopy erupts in vivid purple-blue flowers — a display that turns heads, stops traffic, and photographs unlike anything else in the garden. 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Trees flowering before Christmas is the classic Brisbane sign that exam season has arrived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJacarandas are large trees at maturity — 8–12m tall with a wide spreading canopy. Give them space. They're not suited to small courtyard gardens but are magnificent in larger suburban blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA 45L specimen may flower within 1–2 years of planting. Smaller plants can take 3–5 years to reach flowering size. Patience is rewarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it damage my foundations or pipes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant at least 5–8m from structures, pools, and underground services. 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Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ — including large advanced specimens.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":53567841796375,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567841829143,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"300L","offer_id":53567841861911,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"crepe-myrtle-natchez-lagerstroemia","title":"Crepe Myrtle 'Natchez' - Lagerstroemia","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background-color:#fff8e7;border-left:4px solid #c8a400;padding:14px 18px;margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Deciduous Tree — Seasonal Leaf Drop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Crepe Myrtle Natchez is a deciduous tree. It drops its leaves during winter and re-shoots in spring. The bare winter form reveals attractive smooth bark and sculptural branching — and the summer flowering is worth every bit of the wait.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrepe Myrtle 'Natchez' — The Ultimate White Flowering Tree for SEQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want pure white summer flowers on a tree that genuinely performs in Queensland heat, Natchez is the benchmark. Massive clusters of crisp white blooms smother the canopy from mid-summer through autumn, followed by rich orange-red autumn colour before the winter leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatchez grows bigger and bolder than most Crepe Myrtle varieties — it's a genuine medium to large tree at maturity, not a shrub. That makes it one of the best choices for a driveway avenue, street-facing statement planting, or a large garden feature that needs presence and scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpectacular white summer flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e — large panicles of pure white blooms for months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional autumn colour\u003c\/strong\u003e — orange-red foliage before leaf drop, rare in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful smooth bark\u003c\/strong\u003e — cinnamon and cream peeling bark, ornamental year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarger growing variety\u003c\/strong\u003e — real scale and presence at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtremely heat tolerant\u003c\/strong\u003e — thrives in Brisbane's summers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing\u003c\/strong\u003e — gets to size quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDriveway avenue planting — matched pairs create a stunning formal entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStreet-facing feature tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge garden focal point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePool surrounds — deciduous allows more winter sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShade tree for outdoor entertaining areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — well-established plant at a great entry price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — advanced specimen with immediate presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature tree ready to make a statement from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — essential for best flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; adaptable to most soil types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; drought tolerant once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeciduous:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loses leaves in winter, re-shoots in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Natchez different from Zuni?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNatchez grows significantly larger (6–9m vs 3–4m for Zuni) and has white flowers rather than lavender-purple. 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