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🌳 Tree Comparison Table

Tree Botanical Name Foliage Color Mature Height Growth Rate Root Invasiveness Frost Tolerance Drought Tolerance Best Use
Agonis Burgundy Agonis flexuosa 'Burgundy' Deep burgundy/purple Medium–tall Moderate–fast Moderate/non-invasive Low (frost-sensitive) Moderate (once established) Feature/contrast tree
Agonis Burgundy Dwarf Agonis flexuosa 'Nana' Deep burgundy/purple Compact/low Slow Low Low Moderate Small gardens
Standard Willow Myrtle Agonis flexuosa Green Medium–tall Moderate–fast Moderate/non-invasive Low Moderate Screening, general landscaping
Australian Willow Geijera parviflora Green, weeping Medium Slow–moderate Non-invasive Moderate High Street/shade tree
Weeping Bottlebrush Callistemon viminalis Green Medium Moderate Moderate Moderate High Feature, bird-attracting
Weeping Peppermint Agonis flexuosa (species form) Green Medium–tall Moderate Moderate Low Moderate Coastal landscaping
River Peppermint Eucalyptus elata Green-grey Tall Fast Aggressive High Moderate Large properties only
Weeping Lilly Pilly Waterhousea floribunda Green, bronze new growth Tall Fast Moderate Low Low Privacy screening
Weeping Japanese Maple Acer palmatum var. dissectum Red/purple Compact Slow Non-invasive High Low Ornamental/specimen
Purple Robe Locust Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe' Green foliage, purple flowers Medium–tall Fast Moderate High High Flowering feature tree
Purple Leaf Plum Prunus cerasifera Deep purple Medium Moderate–fast Moderate High Moderate Ornamental accent
Copper Beech Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' Copper/purple Very tall Slow Non-invasive High Moderate Large-scale feature
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica Green Tall Very fast Highly aggressive High Low (needs moisture) Water features only
Dwarf Weeping Cherry Prunus 'Snow Fountain' Green, pink blossom Compact Slow Non-invasive High Low Small ornamental gardens
Purple Hopseed Bush Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' Bronze/purple Small–medium Fast Non-invasive Moderate High Hedging, screening
Crimson King Maple Acer platanoides 'Crimson King' Deep red-purple Tall Moderate Moderate High Moderate Shade + color feature
Weeping Silver Pear Pyrus salicifolia 'Pendula' Silver-grey Medium Slow Non-invasive High High Ornamental contrast
Coastal Rosemary Tree Form Westringia fruticosa (standard) Grey-green Small Moderate Non-invasive Moderate High Coastal, low-maintenance
Native Cherry Exocarpos cupressiformis Green Small–medium Slow Non-invasive Moderate High Native gardens
Correa Glabra (Hedge Form) Correa glabra Green Small Moderate Non-invasive Moderate High Hedging
Thryptomene Saxicola Thryptomene saxicola Green, pink blooms Small Moderate Non-invasive Moderate High Border/feature shrub-tree

🛠️ Troubleshooting / FAQ

Symptom Likely Cause Fix Applies To
Leaf browning or drop Drought stress or poor drainage Adjust watering schedule, improve soil drainage Agonis Burgundy, most weeping myrtles
Slow / stunted growth Poor nutrients or excess shade Fertilize, increase sunlight exposure Agonis Burgundy, Purple Leaf Plum
Fungal disease / dieback Poor airflow, overcrowding Increase spacing, prune for airflow Agonis Burgundy, Weeping Lilly Pilly
Frost/cold damage Planted outside recommended zone Choose frost-hardy alternative (see table) or provide winter protection Agonis Burgundy, Weeping Willow, Weeping Bottlebrush
Root damage to foundations/pipes Aggressive root species planted too close Check root invasiveness column before planting near structures Weeping Willow, River Peppermint
Tree too large for space Standard variety planted in small garden Substitute dwarf cultivar (e.g. Agonis 'Nana', Dwarf Weeping Cherry) Any "Medium–tall" or "Tall" entry

How to use this table: Filter by Frost Tolerance if you're in a cooler climate, by Root Invasiveness if planting near foundations or pipes, or by Mature Height if working with a small garden — this cross-referencing isn't possible from a single-plant care article.