Mornington Peninsula Project

At Evergreen Trees Direct, we're thrilled to showcase one of our most esteemed projects to date located on the Mornington Peninsula. This landscape project, designed by Jack Merlo, showcases an intricate blend of aesthetics, function, and environmental sensibility. Shop The Look Below!

Design Philosophy

When the project commenced in 2017, our objective was clear: to supply a collection of advanced trees that would not only thrive in the environment but also to perfectly showcase Jack Merlo's landscape design. Today, years on, we observe how each tree has grown, contributing significantly to the garden's structure and privacy.

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Pyrus Nivalis - Snow Pears:

The Snow Pears stand as natural sculptures, their vertical forms bringing structure and seasonal hues to the garden.

Uses: Feature tree, structural element

Mature Height & Width: 7-8m; 4-5m

Growth Rate & Form: Moderate; regally upright

Foliage: Glossy, greyish leaves that offer a unique, muted palette in gardens, deciduous

Maintenance: Minimal; thrives in sunlit spaces

Lagerstroemia indica 'Natchez' - White Crepe Myrtle:

Chosen for their ornate blooms, these trees add a layer of elegance and a flourish of colour to the property.

Uses: Feature tree, ornamental flourish

Mature Height & Width: 6-8m; 3-4m

Foliage: Lush, dark green transitioning to a rich red in autumn, creating a dual-tone spectacle, deciduous

Maintenance: Low; drought-tolerant, basking in full sun

Olea Europaea 'Kalamata' - Kalamata Olive:

These trees bring a Mediterranean essence, offering both visual charm and the coveted Kalamata olive.

Uses: Feature tree, culinary production

Mature Height & Width: 2-4m tall; 2-3m wide

Foliage: Silver-green leaves that catch the light, adding a Mediterranean flair, evergreen

Maintenance: Moderate; requires well-drained soil and sunny conditions

Cupressus 'Better Green' - Conifer:

Our Better Green conifers act as a privacy screen and a windbreak along the boundary line, offering privacy to the property and also a green, lush backdrop year round. The Better Green is a Canker Resistant variety so it reduces your risk of your privacy trees becoming diseased.

Uses: Hedging, privacy screen

Mature Height & Width: Up to 6m; 1-2m

Foliage: Bright green, soft to the touch, providing a year-round lush appearance, evergreen

Maintenance: Regular watering, especially in dry periods, adaptable to various conditions

Rhaphiolepsis Oriental Pearl:

Planted beneath the Pyrus Nivalis Pear Trees, Rhaphiolepsis Oriental Pearl adds structure and greenery with its topiary ball shape. This choice brings extra depth to the garden, making the space more dynamic.

Uses: Feature greenery, structure

Foliage: Dark green, evergreen

Maintenance: Low; occasional shaping to keep its form.

Cupressus Sempervirens Pencil Pines:

Around the property and near storage sheds, Cupressus Sempervirens Pencil Pines introduce greenery and height. These trees add a natural touch to utilitarian spaces without taking up much room.

Uses: Screening, vertical accent

Mature Height & Width: Over 10m height; about 1m width

Foliage: Evergreen, dense, dark green

Maintenance: Minimal; drought-tolerant once established.

Angophra Costata - Sydney Red Gum:

Native to Australia, these trees were a great addition to the space and the natural heritage of the property, ensuring the landscape remains tethered to its indigenous roots.

Uses: Screening, native feature tree

Mature Height & Width: Varies with environment but typically around 20m - 30m tall, width 15-25m

Foliage: Robust and textured, offering a touch of the wild, seamlessly blending into the garden, evergreen

Maintenance: Naturally resilient, requiring minimal intervention

Project Overview

The Mornington Peninsula Project reflects our ethos at Evergreen Trees Direct: that every tree we supply is not just a fixture but a living, growing entity that shapes the landscape's future. Through the combined efforts of Jack Merlo's design expertise and our quality tree supply, this garden stands as a beacon of landscape architecture that embraces both beauty and utility.