QUALITY SPECIMEN TREES
2021 CATALOGUE
20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION QUALITY SPECIMEN TREES
Dear Valued Customer, April 2021
Welcome to our 2021 Leafland Tree Catalogue! It is 20 years this month since we started Leafland and what an interesting journey the past two decades have been. We started with no staff and now Leafland employs over 30 people. I was telling the staff the other day that when we started we had no internet, computers, or mobile phones. Even fax machines were new! I thought we were high-tech when we purchased a Polaroid camera which printed out the tree pictures straight away. We would then run up to the closest postbox and mail it FastPost so our customers would have them by lunch the next day! Now, we send videos of trees live to customers!
We trust that you find Leafland's 2021 Tree Catalogue helpful, inspirational, and informative. Please keep it close at hand for easy future browsing. This is the first year that we haven't put prices in but will provide a priced stock list on our website for wholesale customers only. Get in touch with us to find out how this will work. The catalogue is also available online from our website so that you can direct your clients to the website to view pictures. The Leafland website has been updated with a search feature so you can sort our range of trees by category, growth rate, mature height, what each tree will tolerate, and much more. You can find this tree finder at leafland.co.nz/trees.
In the past twenty years, we can say constant change has been the most constant medium. Changes to the way we do business now to cloud based invoicing, inventory systems, and also to the types of trees that we grow. 2020 was an incredible year with lockdowns, new procedures, and then an unprecedented demand across the whole nursery trade for trees and shrubs. And 2021 does not look like it's stopping soon! It seems as though New Zealand is spending its travel money on its own back yard.
At Leafland, we aim to continue our goal of growing NZ's best quality specimen trees, so we trust that we can continue suppling you with top-grade trees. Feel free to pop in and have a look around if you are in our area. We have approximately 35 acres of nursery across two sites and stock numbers are overall good at the moment, but I will say we have never seen so many forward orders as in our system currently. Feel free to contact us with any tree questions you have, and we will do our best to answer them. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our loyal customers for your on-going custom and support in the past years and we look forward to supplying you with quality specimen trees in the near future.
All the best for 2021,
Ben Currie & all the Team at Leafland Tree Nursery
Front cover image: Prunus yedoensis 'Awanui' at Massey University, Palmerston North.
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Leafland is a family run wholesale tree nursery based in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Leafland started in April 2001 after we purchased the tree side of Sunshine Environmentals. We have over 30 full time staff. Our mission is to provide quality specimen trees throughout New Zealand with outstanding service and professional advice.
We seek to be the best grower of large grade trees in New Zealand. We specialise in exotic, edible, and native trees and sell over 700 different tree species, varieties, and cultivars. Our property spans over 35 acres and two different locations (1 Roberts Line and 710 Napier Road), accommodating over 100,000 individual trees.
Leafland trees are unique in that they are grown on our property in a typically windy Palmerston North. We are also subject to cold winters and this environment helps make a hardier plant, compared to one grown in a sheltered environment. Typical Leafland customers include councils, landscape architects, property developers, tree surgeons, golf courses, and schools.
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TREE FINDER
Need help finding the perfect tree for your section? Use the tree finder on our website to narrow down the choices! You can filter by attributes like flower colour, growth rate, autumn colour, and many more! Head over to leafland.co.nz/trees to get started.
PRO-POTS
Pro-Pots are an innovative growing solution that produce some of the highest-quality trees. To find out more about how Pro- Pots work, head over to leafland. co.nz/pro-pots. We only grow trees in Pro-Pots by contract, so get in touch with us if you are interested!
Page 4 VIEW OUR WEBSITE: LEAFLAND.CO.NZ 0800 532 352 [email protected] CONTENTS Leafland's Edible Trees ------Page 6
A - Z Tree Catalogue ------Page 8
Credit Application Form ------Page 117
Tree Accessories ------Page 118
Street Tree Watering System ------Page 119
Tree Planting Guide ------Page 120
Trees for Paddocks/Shade ------Page 124
Trees for Hedging/Screening ------Page 125
Trees for Driveways/Avenues ------Page 126
Trees for Autumn Colour ------Page 127
Trees for Beautiful Flowers ------Page 128
Trees for Narrow Spaces ------Page 129
Trees for Topiary ------Page 130
Trees for Pleaching ------Page 131
Trees for Small Gardens ------Page 132
Terms of Trade ------Page 133
Tree Nursery Maps ------Page 134
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LEAFLAND'S EDIBLE TREES
Almond Apple Apricot (page 21) (page 22) (page 25)
Avocado Cherry Chestnut (page 26) (page 36) (page 33)
Feijoa Fig Grapefruit (page 51) (page 52) (page 37)
Lemon Lime Loquat (page 37) (page 37) (page 66)
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Macadamia Mandarin Mulberry (page 66) (page 38) (page 82)
Nectarine Olive Orange (page 83) (page 85) (page 38)
Peach Pear Plum (page 87) (page 88) (page 95)
Bag Size
Quince Stone Pine Walnut (page 107) (page 90) (page 61)
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A - Z
TREE
CATALOGUE
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Heights shown in descriptions are the approximate 10 year height.
Heights are indicative and approximate only and will be affected by the environmental conditions of the site the tree is planted in.
Height of person in tree graphics is approximately 1.8m.
PVR = Plant Variety Rights
= Edible
= Native
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ACACIA HOWITTII - (STICKY WATTLE) Designer plant. Fast growing, graceful shrub or tree with weeping branches. Tolerates both dry and moist, but well- drained soils. Fragrant, pale-yellow flowers.
Exotic Evergreen 1.5m (H) ACACIA MELANOXYLON - (BLACKWOOD) Prized for its beautiful marbled timber. Quick-growing, hardy shade and shelter tree. Dense, round-headed tree with pale- yellow flowers appearing from late-winter to early-spring. Tolerates high rainfall.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 6m (W) ACER
ACER BUERGERIANUM - (TRIDENT MAPLE) Hardy maple. Rounded crown with low-spreading branches. Copper-red new growth, with leaves turning green in summer. Autumn leaves of vivid red, apricot, and yellow. Smaller- growing, compact shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W) ACER CAMPBELLII 'GWAVAS' - (CAMPBELL'S HIMALAYAN MAPLE) Species from Western China. Large, deeply-lobed leaves emerge bronze-purple and mature to olive-green with prominent veins. Upright, spreading habit with smooth, green stems which mature silver with age. Glowing yellow and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 3m (W) ACER CAMPESTRE - (FIELD MAPLE, HEDGE MAPLE) Compact tree with a dense, round canopy, and somewhat corky bark. Small leaves with rounded lobes are dark-green in summer, turning a beautiful yellow and red in autumn. Green inconspicuous flowers from September to October. Tolerates strong winds, but not coastal sites.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) ACER CAPILLIPES - (RED SNAKEBARK MAPLE) Medium-sized, vase-shaped tree with scarlet shoots and leaf stalks. Bright, green and white-striped bark. Prolific crop of flowers and keys. Autumn tones of orange and scarlet.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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ACER CAPPADOCICUM 'RUBRUM' - (RED CAPPADOCIAN MAPLE) Blood-red new spring leaves. Large, green leaves through summer with bright-yellow autumn leaves. Compact rounded crown. Tolerates dry conditions.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) ACER CAUDATIFOLIUM 'SUMMER SURPRISE' Stunning features throughout the year. Bare winter branches glow orange-red. Pink, new stems with variegated green leaves in spring. Orange-red leaves in autumn. Keep moist and avoid strong winds. Striped bark like Acer capillipes, Acer davidii, and Acer gracefield.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
ACER DAVIDII - (PÈRE DAVID'S MAPLE) Erect, open, spreading form with shiny green bark, striped silver-white. Glossy, green leaves with deep-red veins. Red, yellow, orange, and purple autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 6m (W)
ACER GRACEFIELD - (SNAKEBARK MAPLE) An improved selection of the snakebark maple, similar to Acer conspicuum 'Esk Flamingo' but with better autumn colouring of bright-orange. A very showy tree through summer with new growth a bright-pink. The leaves are a blend of pink, white, and green. The branches arch and cascade to form a fountain of colourful foliage. A small tree with a low spreading habit.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) ACER GRISEUM - (PAPERBARK MAPLE) A tidy and slender, erect-growing Chinese maple. Beautiful cinnamon-brown, smooth bark peels in thin strips. Comes into leaf in November, evading a lot of the damaging spring winds. Fiery-red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) ACER JAPONICUM 'VITIFOLIUM' - (VINE LEAF MAPLE) The leaves resemble grapevine foliage, but appear on the tree with a stiff, spreading branch structure. The leaves are light to robust-green from early spring through summer, changing in autumn to orange-yellow and bright-red.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) ACER NEGUNDO 'FLAMINGO' - (FLAMINGO BOX ELDER) Upright, slow-growing tree with vivid, carmine-pink and white spring leaves, turning red and pink in autumn. Ideal for smaller gardens. Protect from strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
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ACER NEGUNDO "KELLY'S GOLD" - (GOLDEN BOX ELDER) Golden-yellow spring leaves that are lime-green through summer, turning to a pale-yellow in autumn. Has a neat, upright growth habit that will lighten up dark areas. A hardy and quick-growing maple.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) ACER NEGUNDO 'VARIEGATUM' - (VARIEGATED BOX ELDER) Attractive, grey-green leaves are edged with silver and flushed rose-pink when young. Has a neat, upright growth habit. Hardy and quick-growing. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W)
ACER NEGUNDO 'VIOLACEUM' - (VIOLET TWIG BOX ELDER) Striking burgundy tassels adorn the bare branches before the new spring growth appears. Young shoots and leaves are purple-maroon. Green summer leaves turn gold in autumn. A vigorous, round, and irregular grower that has smooth bark with a white bloom.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
ACER PALMATUM - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Grows into a round-headed, open, airy tree with slender stems. Green leaves are deeply-lobed and dissected. The leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn. The perfect medium-sized shade tree. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'BENI-OTAKE' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) A beautiful oriental look with bamboo-like leaves. New leaves are bright-red all season. Deeply-dissected, narrow-lobed foliage that glows in the sun. Leaves turn scarlet in autumn. A small, spreading tree that is perfect for a smaller garden.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'BLOODGOOD' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Has large, purple-red leaves that hold their colour well through the season. Leaves are a fiery crimson-red in autumn. A hardy and vigorous tree that tolerates heat and moderate wind.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'BURGUNDY LACE' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) American cultivar with deeply-divided leaves like lace. Burgundy-wine leaves through summer turn scarlet in autumn. A small, spreading shade tree that is perfect for smaller gardens.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
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ACER PALMATUM 'CHISHIO' - (DWARF JAPANESE MAPLE) A small grower with multi-branches and twiggy growth. The spring leaves emerge bright carmine-pink, changing to a pink-red, and aging to green over summer. Autumn colours are orange to red. An outstanding dwarf shrub for a sheltered area. Ideal for containers.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1m (W) ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'CRIMSON QUEEN' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Finely-cut, deep purple-red leaves. Retains this colouring throughout the season. Scarlet autumn colours. Hardy grower. Excellent for containers. A weeping specimen.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H)
ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'EMERALD LACE' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Very finely-cut, lime-green spring leaves that darken in summer. Dark-red leaves in autumn. A strong, vigorous grower. Excellent for containers.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H)
ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'GARNET' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) A small, mound-forming tree with finely-divided leaves. Foliage is vibrant-red in spring, crimson-red to deep-burgundy in summer, and vivid red-purple in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 2.5m (W) ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'ORANGEOLA' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Branches weep to the ground in a rounded mound. Leaves mature green through summer with red new growth. Bright orange-red autumn colours. Performs well in hotter climates. Excellent for container planting.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'PENDULUM JULIAN' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) A mound-forming and wide-spreading grower, more wind- tolerant than most other weeping maples. Purple spring leaves mature bronze-green through summer. Orange and yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'SEIRYU' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Upright grower with graceful, spreading branches. Finely-cut, bright-green, lacy leaves. Autumn tones of gold tinted with red. Ideal for a smaller garden.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H)
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ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'STELLA ROSSA' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Weeping form with fine, lacy leaves. Deep pink-red new growth followed by dark purple-red leaves through summer. Holds this colour well. Bright-red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'TAMUKEYAMA' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Crimson-red, finely-cut spring leaves. Purple-red leaves through summer, turning scarlet in autumn. A strong, mound- forming grower.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H)
ACER PALMATUM DISSECTUM 'VIRIDIS' - (WEEPING JAPANESE MAPLE) Finely-cut, fresh-green spring leaves darken over summer before turning a brilliant yellow and orange in autumn. Vigorous grower. Excellent for containers.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H)
ACER PALMATUM 'FIREGLOW' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Has slender, pointed lobes, opening pink-red in spring, developing to a dark-red to purple in summer, and turning purple-red in autumn. Similar to Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' but is smaller-growing and has less deeply-lobed leaves. Looks best in locations where the autumn foliage can be back-lit by the sun for a beautiful effect.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) ACER PALMATUM 'FJELLHEIM' - (DWARF SENKAKI) Soft, lime-green, red-margined foliage in spring. Mid-summer green leaves, and bright-gold leaves in autumn. Outstanding brilliant red bark in winter and spring. Acer palmatum 'Senkaki' is a larger-growing coral bark maple.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H) ACER PALMATUM 'HANAMI NISHIKI' - (DWARF JAPANESE MAPLE) A small tree that has some of the smallest leaves among Japanese maples. Light-green leaves emerge with orange- red margins in spring. These turn yellow-green in summer before going a beautiful golden-yellow to orange in autumn. A compact, dense grower.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H) x 1.5m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'KATSURA' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) The first maple to unfurl in spring with orange and yellow leaves that turn lime-green in summer. Autumn leaves are shades of yellow and orange. A great small shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
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ACER PALMATUM 'OSAKAZUKI' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Large-lobed leaves. New growth a pink-bronze that turns green. Considered to have the brightest scarlet autumn colours. Moderately wind-hardy. A small, robust, upright spreader.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) ACER PALMATUM 'RED EMPEROR' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Finely-serrated, purple-red leaves. Retains leaf-colouring all season. Brilliant red autumn foliage. Small, upright, spreading grower. Ideal for the smaller garden. Protect from strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
ACER PALMATUM 'SCOLOPENDRIFOLIUM' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Has bright-green leaves that are distinctively long and drooping. A tall and elegant grower. Autumn leaves are apricot and orange coloured.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
ACER PALMATUM 'SENKAKI' - (CORAL BARK MAPLE) Also known as Acer palmatum 'Sango-kaku'. A year-round beauty with spring leaves that are lime-green with red margins that turn green through summer and yellow through autumn. New growth is flame-pink. Vivid coral-red stems are a winter feature. Small spreading grower. Requires shelter. Acer palmatum 'Fjellheim' is a dwarf form of the coral bark maple.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2.5m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'SHAINA' - (DWARF JAPANESE MAPLE) A dwarf grower that makes an excellent container subject. Dense, compact, and erect growth habit. Bright-red new leaves mature into a maroon colour. Intense-red autumn leaves. Easily trained into a ball shape.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H) x 1m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'SHIDAVA GOLD' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) A beautiful dwarf Japanese maple all year-round. New leaves emerge light-green in spring, turn yellow-green during summer, and change to a golden-yellow in autumn. During winter, the beautiful green bark lightens up otherwise dull areas.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'SHIN-DESHOJO' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Outstanding, flaming-scarlet spring leaves that turn a blended green-pink in summer and go a flaming-scarlet again in autumn. A small, spreading grower.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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ACER PALMATUM 'SHIRAZZ' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Has lovely, variegated foliage changing through shades of crimson-scarlet to red-orange margins on a green leaf. Brilliant red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) ACER PALMATUM "SKEETER'S BROOM" - (JAPANESE MAPLE) A narrow, dense-foliaged, upright grower with small, bright-red spring leaves that are burgundy through summer and scarlet in autumn. Perfect in a narrow space where height is required.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) x 1.5m (W)
ACER PALMATUM 'SUMI-NAGASHI' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Large, rich, dark-purple leaves that are deep-maroon through summer and crimson-red in autumn. A medium, round-headed tree with almost-black stems.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
ACER PALMATUM 'TROMPENBURG' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Finger-shaped leaves roll down distinctively. Rich, purple-red leaves in spring are a purple-green until autumn when they go to a bright crimson. An erect, round-headed tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) ACER PALMATUM 'UKIGUMO' - (FLOATING CLOUD JAPANESE MAPLE) An outstanding variegated maple. The light-green leaves are softly-speckled with a light dusky-pink interspersed with cream. In full sun, Ukigumo tends to turn pink in the uppermost exposed leaves. Yellow-orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) ACER PALMATUM 'UKON' - (JAPANESE MAPLE) Also known as Acer palmatum 'Aoyagi'. Yellow-green leaves emerge in spring before turning more green over summer and finishing off with a vibrant-yellow in autumn. The beautiful green bark adds colour throughout winter. An upright grower with a spreading canopy.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) ACER PLATANOIDES - (NORWAY MAPLE) A strong-growing tree with a rounded head. Huge, palmate, deep-green leaves turn a vivid-gold in autumn. An ornamental shade tree for larger gardens. Tolerates most climates but not dry.
Exotic Deciduous 9m (H) x 6m (W)
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ACER PLATANOIDES 'AUTUMN RED' - (NORWAY MAPLE) A compact grower. Spring leaves are a striking bronze-red, turning green through summer, and then glowing orange-red in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) ACER PLATANOIDES 'COLUMNARE' - (UPRIGHT NORWAY MAPLE) Narrow-growing tree with a strong, even-branching structure. Large, five-lobed, deep-green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Excellent for avenues.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 4m (W)
ACER PLATANOIDES 'GLOBOSUM' - (GLOBE NORWAY MAPLE) Has green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. A dense grower that forms a globe shape. Excellent courtyard or plaza tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
ACER PLATANOIDES 'NIGRUM' - (PURPLE NORWAY MAPLE) During spring, the large leaves glow copper-red, turning to purple-red in summer and remaining that colour until autumn when they change to orange and crimson. A slow-growing, upright tree. Perfect as a smaller feature tree for lining drives or avenues. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS 'ESK SUNSET' - (ESKIMO SUNSET SYCAMORE MAPLE) Large, pink spring leaves are mottled with white, turning deep- green splashed with pink and white through summer. Striking burgundy undersides on the leaves. A slow grower. Bright yellow and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS 'LEOPOLDII' - (VARIEGATED SYCAMORE MAPLE) Large, yellow-pink spring leaves in summer. They become green and speckled with cream. A broad-growing tree. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS 'PURPUREUM' - (PURPLE SYCAMORE MAPLE) Makes a perfect shade tree for animals and as a lawn specimen in larger-sized gardens. Withstands moderate coastal and cold winds. Large-lobed, bronze-green leaves are purple underneath. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 6m (W)
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ACER RUBRUM - (RED MAPLE) Large, shining, dark-green leaves turn a rich scarlet-red in autumn. Red twigs, branchlets, buds, and spring flowers. Large-growing tree perfect for streets, parks, or large gardens.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) ACER RUBRUM 'ARMSTRONG' - (UPRIGHT RED MAPLE) Narrow, columnar form. Ideal for avenues, streets, and berms. Silver bark is a feature. Red flowers in spring. Red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves over a long period.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W)
ACER RUBRUM 'AUTUMN GLORY' - (RED MAPLE) Compact, upright grower with deep-green leaves. A brilliant display of red autumn leaves that last until winter. Does great in poor soils. Quick-growing and is excellent as a street tree. Also known as Acer rubrum 'October Glory'.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W)
ACER RUBRUM 'BOWHALL' - (UPRIGHT RED MAPLE) Upright, columnar shape that is perfect as an avenue or street tree. Quick-growing. Glowing, orange-red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W) ACER RUBRUM 'BRANDYWINE' - (RED MAPLE) Large, emerald-green summer leaves turn to brilliant shades of red and purple in autumn. Seedless clone that is a quick- growing, large tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) ACER RUBRUM 'COLUMNARE' - (UPRIGHT RED MAPLE) Upright, columnar shape that is ideal for avenues. Has brilliant yellow, red, and orange autumn leaves. Quick-growing.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W) ACER RUBRUM 'JEFFERSRED' - (FREEMAN MAPLE) Commonly traded as Acer x freemanii 'Jeffersred'. Also known as Acer x freemanii 'Autumn Blaze'. Large, green leaves with silver undersides. Striking red-orange leaves in autumn. A medium-sized, vase-shaped tree that is wind and drought tolerant. Can be pruned as a narrow wind screen. Selection of a cross between Acer rubrum and Acer saccharinum.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W)
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ACER RUBRUM 'RED SUNSET' - (RED MAPLE) Large, fresh-green leaves that turn to a spectacular orange- crimson in autumn. Forms a broad, columnar head.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) ACER SACCHARINUM - (SILVER MAPLE) Light-green, lobed leaves with silver undersides. Leaves look lovely when ruffled by the wind. Yellow autumn leaves. Open vase shape. Rapid-growing tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 8m (W)
ACER SACCHARUM - (SUGAR MAPLE) Source of maple sugar. Large, green, lobed leaves with spectacular autumn colours in colder regions of red, orange, and yellow. Compact crown with up-swept branches.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W)
ACER SHIRASAWANUM 'AUTUMN MOON' - (FULL MOON MAPLE) Has apricot-orange spring leaves that are yellow-green through summer. Autumn leaves are orange and yellow. Grow in full sun for best colouring. Hardy and vigorous grower.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) AESCULUS
AESCULUS X CARNEA - (RED HORSE CHESTNUT) Round-headed and wide-growing tree with large, dark-green, fan-shaped leaves. Giant red candles in late-spring. Inedible, glossy-brown nuts in autumn. Great as a shade, avenue, or paddock tree. Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii' is smaller-growing and has darker red flowers. Golden-yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W) AESCULUS X CARNEA 'BRIOTII' - (RED HORSE CHESTNUT) A compact grower with large, dark-green, fan-shaped leaves. Giant red candles in late-spring. Great as a shade, avenue, or paddock tree. Golden-yellow autumn leaves. Has darker red flowers and is smaller-growing than Aesculus x carnea.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W)
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AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM - (HORSE CHESTNUT) A tall, stately tree with a wide crown. Large, deep-green, fan-shaped leaves with giant white candles in late-spring. Produces inedible, glossy nuts in autumn. Great in large gardens, parks, and paddocks. Yellow autumn leaves. Aesculus hippocastanum 'Baumannii' is a taller and narrower- growing cultivar.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) AESCULUS HIPPOCASTANUM 'BAUMANNII' - (BAUMANN'S HORSE CHESTNUT) Has large, dark-green, fan-shaped leaves and giant double white candles in spring. Does not set seeds. Perfect as a shade, avenue, and paddock tree. Yellow autumn leaves. Taller and narrower-growing than Aesculus hippocastanum.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W)
AESCULUS INDICA - (INDIAN HORSE CHESTNUT) Large, beautiful leaves that are bronze in spring, turning to green. Frilly, white flower panicles in early-summer. Flowers flushed pink and spotted yellow. Magnificent large-growing shade tree. Orange and yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 4m (W)
AESCULUS X NEGLECTA 'ERYTHROBLASTOS' - (SUNRISE HORSE CHESTNUT) Amazing spring leaves of shrimp-pink that age to pale-yellow and green later. Slow-growing, small tree. Protect from strong winds. Orange and red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) AESCULUS TURBINATA - (JAPANESE HORSE CHESTNUT) Huge, fan-shaped leaves. Large, red-spotted, white panicles. Flowers in late-spring. Pear-shaped, smooth, inedible nuts. Great as a large shade tree. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) AGATHIS AUSTRALIS - (KAURI) Slender, pyramidal tree. Although kauri trees attain a broad size with age, they will suit a confined space for up to 80 years. Will tolerate moderate frosts and heavy clay soils. Juvenile form with brown leaves lasts around 7 years before changing to green.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) x 4m (W) AGATHIS ROBUSTA - (QUEENSLAND KAURI) Erect, pyramidal tree. Young leaves are a bronze colour. Has larger leaves than our native kauri. Fast-grower in warmer climates.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 4m (W)
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ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN 'RED SILK' - (PERSIAN SILK TREE, PINK SILK TREE) Deep-pink, silky, fragrant summer flowers with ferny leaves on wide-spreading branches. Makes a great small shade tree. Tolerates heat and drought.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN 'ROSEA' - (PERSIAN SILK TREE, PINK SILK TREE) Silky, pink, fragrant summer flowers with ferny leaves on wide- spreading branches. Perfect small shade tree that tolerates heat and drought.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
ALECTRYON EXCELSUS - (TITOKI, NEW ZEALAND OAK) An upright-grower with a small, rounded head. Glossy, olive- green, pinnate leaves. Shiny black seeds emerge from scarlet fruit during summer. Attractive to seed-eating birds. Tolerates light frosts. Great shade tree. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 7m (H) x 6m (W)
ALMOND 'ALL-IN-ONE' Self-fertile almond great for home orchards. White to pale-pink blossoms in early-spring. Heavy crops of soft-shelled, sweet- flavoured almonds from early-autumn. Requires a hot summer for nuts to ripen.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) ALMOND 'MONOVALE' Self-fertile. White to pale-pink blossoms in early-spring. Produces heavy crops of hard-shelled almonds with a good, strong flavour from early-autumn.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) ALNUS
ALNUS CORDATA - (ITALIAN ALDER) Shining, heart-shaped, green leaves. A quick-growing, upright form. Will grow in moist, swampy soils. Useful for erosion control. Great as a street or shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 12m (H) x 5m (W)
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ALNUS GLUTINOSA - (BLACK ALDER) Pyramidal form. Most salt-tolerant of all alders. Will thrive in very wet areas. Vigorous, quick-grower. Excellent as a shelter tree.
Exotic Deciduous 12m (H) x 5m (W) ALNUS JORULLENSIS - (EVERGREEN MEXICAN ALDER) Fast-growing. Has long, green, toothed leaves. Can be easily pruned to any shape. Papery, pale-grey bark. Excellent as a dense screen.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 6m (W)
ALNUS RUBRA - (RED ALDER) Slender, pyramidal form. Red buds reveal red-green catkins in spring. Inner bark is orange-red. Green leaves are blue-green beneath. Hardy. Tolerates moist soils.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W)
AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS - (CANADIAN SERVICEBERRY, SHADBUSH) Small, neat tree with a rounded head. Bronze new spring leaves turn a stunning red in autumn. Lacy, white, drooping flower clusters in spring.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) APPLE
APPLE 'FUJI' A large, sweet, crisp, red-skinned apple similar to Red Delicious. Produces late in the season. Excellent eating and storage. Vigorous grower. Requires Braeburn, Golden Delicious, or Red Delicious for pollination and fruit production.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'GALA' A medium to late-season dessert apple for picking in mid- autumn and storing to mid-winter. The skin is yellow, flushed with red, and the juicy, creamy flesh has a rich flavour. Partially self-fertile, but requires a variety like Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Red Delicious with a similar bloom period for best fruit production.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
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APPLE 'GALAXY' A more red clone of Gala. Bright, orange-red flesh with red stripes over gold, inconspicuous, fine russet dots. Medium- sized fruit that is ribbed and crowned. Partially self-fertile, but requires a variety like Fuji, Golden Delicious, or Red Delicious with a similar bloom period for best fruit production.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'GOLDEN DELICIOUS' A dessert cultivar and a good pollinator for other apple trees. Fruit is green-yellow, becoming yellow with age. Fruit is honeyed and very sweet when well-ripened. Season of use is from November to February. Self-fertile, but plant with Fuji, Gala, or Red Delicious for better crops.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APPLE 'GRANNY SMITH' A good, crisp, green-skinned eating apple, also an excellent cooker. Bears large fruit which ripen in April. Excellent keeper. Self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Golden Delicious or Red Delicious.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APPLE 'INITIAL' Large red apple with resistance to black spot disease. Excellent flavour, with low acid, high sugar, and a high aroma as well. Early to mid-season fruiting. Requires pollination from mid-season flowering varieties such as Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Monty's Surprise, and Royal Gala.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'INITIAL/SIR PRIZE' Double apple. Sir Prize is a large, yellow, Golden Delicious-type apple with blush. Fruit is very juicy with crisp, tender flesh and is an excellent keeper. Mid to late-season fruiting. See Apple 'Initial' for description. First image is of Apple 'Initial', second is of Apple 'Sir Prize'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'LIBERTY' Excellent selection for the organic grower as is resistant to black spot. Requires little, if any, spraying. Red-blushed fruit with crisp, juicy, sweet-tart flavour. Heavy-bearer. Excellent keeper. Mid to late-season. Self-fertile, but best crops when planted with early-flowering varieties such as Braeburn.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'LIBERTY/SIR PRIZE' Double apple. Sir Prize is a large, yellow, Golden Delicious-type apple with blush. Fruit is very juicy with crisp, tender flesh and is an excellent keeper. Mid to late-season fruiting. See Apple 'Liberty' for description. First image is of Apple 'Liberty', second is of Apple 'Sir Prize'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
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APPLE "MONTY'S SURPRISE" A good, crisp, eating apple. Bears large fruit which ripen in April. Medium-sized grower. Requires pollination from mid- season flowering varieties such as Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Initial, and Royal Gala.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'PACIFIC ROSE' Has clear, rose-pink skin. Firm, crispy, and juicy flesh with a rich and sweet taste. Fruiting mid-season. Requires pollination from mid-season flowering varieties such as Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Monty's Surprise, Initial, and Royal Gala.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APPLE 'ROYAL GALA' Medium-sized, red-streaked apples have fine-textured flesh which is crisp, sweet, and juicy. Matures in mid-summer. Requires pollination from mid-season flowering varieties such as Gala, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Monty's Surprise, and Initial.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APPLE 'ROYAL GALA/BRAEBURN' Double apple. See Apple 'Royal Gala' and Apple 'Braeburn' for descriptions. First image is of Apple 'Royal Gala', second is of Apple 'Braeburn'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'ROYAL GALA/GRANNY SMITH' Double apple. See Apple 'Royal Gala' and Apple 'Granny Smith' for descriptions. First image is of Apple 'Royal Gala', second is of Apple 'Granny Smith'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APPLE 'WANDIN GLORY' - (WEEPING APPLE) A weeping apple that has fruit ripening mid-summer. Fruit has red-green skin and delicious sweet flesh. White blossoms in spring. Partially self-fertile, but best crops when planted with Golden Delicious, Gala, or Granny Smith.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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APRICOT
APRICOT 'ROYAL ROSA' Golden-yellow apricots that ripen for harvesting in late-spring. Highly disease-resistant. Produces delicious, sweet, and low-acid fruit. Great for eating fresh, canning, or preserves. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APRICOT 'SUNDROP' Large, yellow, oval, freestone fruits that are sweet and juicy. Fruits over a long season. Eat fresh or preserve. Suitable for most regions. Partially self-fertile, but best crops when planted with Apricot 'Trevatt'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
APRICOT 'SUNDROP/TREVATT' Double apricot. See Apricot 'Sundrop' and Apricot 'Trevatt' for descriptions. First image is of Apricot 'Sundrop', second is of Apricot 'Trevatt'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) APRICOT 'TREVATT' Vigorous tree producing medium-sized, richly-flavoured, golden apricots. Matures mid to late-season. Good for warmer climates. Self-fertile, but can be planted with other apricot varieties for highest-yielding crops.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) ARAUCARIA ARAUCANA - (MONKEY PUZZLE TREE) Slow-growing. Pyramidal growth habit when young, spreading out with age. Has leathery, spiky, triangle-shaped leaves on widely-spaced branches.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) ARAUCARIA HETEROPHYLLA - (NORFOLK ISLAND PINE) Stately, erect tree with a pyramidal form. Ideal hardy coastal tree. Enduring tree for large spaces. Can be kept small in a container.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 5m (W)
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ARBUTUS CANARIENSIS - (CANARY ISLAND STRAWBERRY TREE) Has bold foliage up to 15cm long. Large, upright panicles of white, bell-shaped flowers cover the tree in autumn or at the beginning of winter. Produces orange-red, strawberry-like fruit that birds love. Like gum trees, the bark is smooth and sheds annually. Wind and heat tolerant.
Exotic Evergreen 6m (H) ARBUTUS UNEDO - (IRISH STRAWBERRY TREE) Large shrub or small tree. Very hardy to adverse conditions including coastal, heat, and cold. Small, white flowers in spring followed by orange-red, strawberry-like fruit in autumn and winter. Birds love the fruit.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
ASTELIA CHATHAMICA - (SILVER SPEAR, KAKAHA) Ornamental, clump-forming plant with broad, spiky, silver- green leaves which droop at their tips. Easily grown in full sun or semi-shade. Will tolerate both moist and dry sites. Dramatic in group plantings. Coastal hardy. Excellent in containers.
Native Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1.5m (W)
ASTELIA NERVOSA 'WESTLAND' - (MOUNTAIN ASTELIA, KAKAHA) Ornamental, clump-forming plant with broad, spiky, silver- green leaves overlaid with red-bronze. Easily grown in full sun or semi-shade. Will tolerate both moist and dry sites. Dramatic in group plantings. Excellent in containers.
Native Evergreen 1m (H) x 1m (W) AVOCADO 'BACON' Medium-sized fruit with smooth, thin, green skin. Yellow- green flesh of a light flavour, smooth and silky. The skin remains green, but darkens slightly when ripe. Harvest from late-autumn to early-spring. Self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Avocado 'Hass'. Tree forms a thick canopy with a spreading habit.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) AVOCADO 'HASS' The most commonly-grown avocado variety in the world. Fruit has a very nutty, rich taste. Flesh has a smooth texture and thick skin-casing. Skin turns black when ripe. Harvest from November to March. Self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Avocado 'Bacon'. Tree forms a thick canopy with a spreading habit.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) AZARA MICROPHYLLA - (VANILLA TREE) Large, dense shrub with arching branches and small, glossy, dark-green leaves. Small, vanilla-scented, golden-yellow, spring flowers. Can be shaped into a dense screen. Branches can be espaliered.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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BANKSIA INTEGRIFOLIA - (COASTAL BANKSIA) Hardy. Upright-grower when smaller, becoming more open with age. Quick-growing and coastal hardy. Large, yellow brush flowers from autumn to winter attract tuis and bellbirds. Great for shelter. Can be pruned to any shape and size.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 4m (W) BEILSCHMIEDIA TARAIRI - (TARAIRE) Stately, erect tree with smooth, brown bark. Young shoots are covered with fine, brown hairs. Broad, leathery, olive-green leaves are heavily-veined and glossy. Prefers moist soil and tolerates light to medium frosts. Wood pigeons adore the large, purple berries in autumn.
Native Evergreen 8m (H) x 6m (W)
BERBERIS THUNBERGII F. ATROPURPUREA 'HELMOND PILLAR' - (JAPANESE BARBERRY) Has rich, purple to red leaves which hold their colour throughout spring and summer, turning bright-red in fall. The tight column of upright stems needs no trimming to keep its form. Stems have very sharp thorns. Great for restricted sites.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H)
BETULA
BETULA COSTATA - (KOREAN BIRCH) A very distinctive tree with a strong pattern of horizontal striations on the bark which are cream-pink to orange. Upright growth habit. Bright-green leaves with conspicuous veining. Golden autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W) BETULA NIGRA - (RIVER BIRCH) One of the best trees for planting in wet areas. Has a strong, pyramidal form with distinctive, pink-orange, shaggy bark which flakes and curls. Glossy, green leaves are glaucous underneath. They turn bright-yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) BETULA NIGRA 'SUMMER CASCADE' - (WEEPING RIVER BIRCH) Has gently-weeping, pendulous branches and pink, peeling bark. The foliage is dark-green throughout spring and summer, but takes on a striking yellow colour in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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BETULA PENDULA - (SILVER BIRCH) Also known as Betula pendula 'Alba' or Betula alba. This is a highly-rated birch for its prominent white trunk and graceful, pendulous branches. The white trunks develop black fissures with age. The glossy, green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Lovely in group plantings.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W) BETULA PENDULA 'DALECARLICA' - (CUT-LEAF SILVER BIRCH) Has the same graceful habit of the silver birch but with more cascading branches. The rich-green leaves are deeply-cut and serrated, giving the tree a light, dainty effect. White trunks are a feature on mature trees. Less tolerant of long dry spells. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W)
BETULA PENDULA 'WADES GOLD' - (GOLDEN SILVER BIRCH) A compact, upright birch with lime-green leaves through the summer. Brilliant gold autumn leaves. Branch stems are gold- orange through winter. Develops very white trunks. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W)
BETULA POPULIFOLIA 'WHITESPIRE' - (WHITESPIRE BIRCH) This is a grafted birch, so all trees grow uniform and identical. Very narrow-growing form. Perfect as a street tree, for avenues, or where space is limited. Dazzling white bark from ground level which is maintained into old age. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 3m (W) BETULA UTILIS VAR. JACQUEMONTII - (HIMALAYAN BIRCH) A lovely birch with dazzling, white, peeling bark from top to toe and maintained into old age. Neat, erect growth habit. Large, tapering, dark-green leaves turn bright-yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) BETULA UTILIS VAR. JACQUEMONTII 'JERMYNS' - (HIMALAYAN BIRCH) A vigorous, medium-sized, broadly-conical tree. Attractive pink and copper-brown bark which peels in horizontal, papery flakes. Dark-green leaves turn golden-yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 6m (W) BRACHYCHITON ACERIFOLIUS - (ILLAWARRA FLAME TREE) Becomes a tall, stately, upright tree with a spreading crown. Large, glossy, lobed leaves. Leaves drop in spring prior to flowering to reveal vivid-scarlet bells in hanging trusses. Flowers best in hot, dry climates.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W)
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BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS - (QUEENSLAND BOTTLE TREE) Has an upright, spreading form. Panicles of cream-yellow flowers with red markings appear from September to November. Has a bulbous trunk which can be up to 3.5m in diameter. A drought-deciduous succulent with very little leaf fall. Swimming pools will often use them because of this.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 10m (H) BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS 'GRAHAM BLANDY' - (UPRIGHT BOXWOOD) A tall, columnar-growing form. Shining, dark-green, rounded leaves. Slow-growing and hardy for sun or semi-shade.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 1m (W) CALLISTEMON
CALLISTEMON 'JOHN MASHLAN' - (BOTTLEBRUSH) A compact, upright-growing bottlebrush. Bears a profusion of candy-floss pink brushes through spring and summer. Drought-tolerant once established.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1m (W) CALLISTEMON 'KINGS PARK SPECIAL' - (BOTTLEBRUSH) A compact, free-flowering bottlebrush with bright-red flower- heads. Very hardy for a range of soil types and positions. A good feature or screen plant.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) CALLISTEMON 'RED ALERT' - (BOTTLEBRUSH) A unique bottlebrush with vivid-red new growth for two months in autumn and two months in spring, with light-red new growth for even more months. Low maintenance, drought and frost-tolerant, thrives in windy situations, and suits most soils.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W) CALLISTEMON VIMINALIS - (WEEPING BOTTLEBRUSH) A lovely weeping tree with dark-green leaves that are pink-purple when young. Deep-red bottlebrush flowers are produced in spring with some spot-flowering throughout the year. Tolerates wet sites and short spells of drought.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H)
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CALLISTEMON 'WESTERN GLORY' - (BOTTLEBRUSH) Erect-growing, bushy shrub or small tree. Pink new shoots mature into slender, leathery leaves. Large heads of red-pink flowers during late-spring into summer. Flowers attract nectar- seeking birds. Coastal and drought hardy.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) CAMELLIA
CAMELLIA "ARIEL'S SONG" - (HYBRID) A bushy shrub that produces small, single, white flowers in spring. Strong-grower that makes a great specimen or hedge.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
CAMELLIA 'BLACK LACE' - (HYBRID) A formal-looking camellia with large, dark-red, double flowers in spring. A compact, upright-grower that is great for a hedge.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W) CAMELLIA 'CINNAMON CINDY' - (HYBRID) Miniature flowers are semi-double to rose form. A profusion of pink buds open pale-pink to white. Spicy fragrance. Flowers from late-autumn to early-spring. Strong, upright grower, excellent for narrow spaces.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W) CAMELLIA 'EARLY PEARLY' - (SASANQUA) Small, formal, double flowers that are white with a tinge of pink. Early-flowering from late-autumn to mid-winter. Upright growth habit.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W) CAMELLIA 'FAIRY BLUSH' - (HYBRID) A profusion of deep-pink buds open to single, white to pale- pink flowers that are blushed pink around the edges. Strongly- scented. Flowers from late-autumn to early-spring. Makes a superb small hedge. Full sun or semi-shade.
Exotic Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
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CAMELLIA 'HIGH FRAGRANCE' - (HYBRID) Large, peony form. Salmon-pink buds open paler and fade to almost white. Delicious, spicy fragrance. Flowers for a long period from mid-winter till mid-spring. Vigorous, upright grower.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 1.5m (W) CAMELLIA ''JURY'S YELLOW'' - (HYBRID) A compact and erect-growing shrub. Produces medium- sized, anemone-form, white flowers with conspicuous yellow petaloids in the centre. Flowers from late-autumn to early- spring.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W)
CAMELLIA ''KRAMER'S BEAUTY'' - (JAPONICA) Deep-red buds open to magnificent, peony-like, rosy-red flowers with a delightful fragrance. The blooms create a dazzling contrast against the glossy, dark-green foliage, brightening lightly-shaded settings. Flowers from early to late-winter. Stunning in woodland borders and foundation plantings, or as a hedge.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H)
CAMELLIA 'LES JURY' - (HYBRID) Large, formal, rose to peony form. Deep crimson-red flowers over a long period. Flowers from early to late-winter. Upright, vigorous grower. Excellent hedge plant. Flowers drop cleanly.
Exotic Evergreen 3.5m (H) x 2m (W) CAMELLIA 'MARK ALLEN' - (HYBRID) Large, rose to wine-red, semi-double flowers from late-autumn to late-winter. Very free-flowering. Full sun or semi-shade.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) CAMELLIA 'MINE-NO-YUKI' - (HYBRID) Also known as Camellia 'White Doves'. Bears elegant, snow- white, double blooms up to 7cm wide, with orange anthers and golden filaments scattered among the petals. A medium- sized shrub which enjoys an upright, willowy habit with arching, cascading branches. Flowers from early-autumn to early-winter.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) CAMELLIA 'NICKY CRISP' - (HYBRID) Produces beautiful pale-pink, semi-double flowers from late- autumn to mid-spring. A small, compact grower. Great for pots, planters, and small gardens.
Exotic Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
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CAMELLIA 'PARADISE BLUSH' - (SASANQUA) Deep-pink buds open to stunning semi-double, white flowers blushed with rose-pink on the edges. Flowers from early- autumn to late-winter. A thick, compact, upright grower. Great for hedging and screening.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) CAMELLIA 'ROGER HALL' - (JAPONICA) Has beautiful, formal, double, red flowers. The flowers contrast well against the handsome, glossy, green foliage. Outstanding performer which will make a strong statement either in the garden or a container. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Flowers from late-winter to early-spring.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W)
CAMELLIA 'RUBY WEDDING' - (JAPONICA) Large, bright-red, frilly flowers of anemone and peony form. These are very showy and contrast against the large, glossy, deep-green leaves. Flowers from late-winter to late-spring. Dense, compact-grower with a pyramidal form.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H)
CAMELLIA 'SETSUGEKKA' - (SASANQUA) Medium-sized, semi-double flowers of pure-white. Slight fragrance. Flowers from early-autumn to mid-winter. Upright, vigorous grower with deep-green leaves. Excellent for hedges.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) CAMELLIA 'TAKANINI' - (JAPONICA) Glowing, deep-red, medium-sized, anemone-formed flowers. Slight fragrance. Strong, bushy, narrow-grower. Flowers from early-winter to late-spring.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) CAMELLIA 'TOM KNUDSEN' - (JAPONICA) Dark-red flowers with deeper veining. Flowers from late-winter to early-spring. Peony-form double flowers. Compact, upright- grower.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) CAMELLIA 'TRANSNOKOENSIS' - (HYBRID) A dense-foliaged bush with an upright form. Excellent for screening. A mass of small, white, single flowers from red buds smother the bush from late-winter to early-spring. Hardy and vigorous.
Exotic Evergreen 1.8m (H) x 1m (W)
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CAMELLIA 'YULETIDE' - (SASANQUA) A species of camellia native to China and Japan. It is usually found growing up to an altitude of 900m. Upright, compact, slow-growing variety. Produces single, red flowers with bright-gold stamens over a long period from early-winter to early-spring.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W) CARPINUS BETULUS - (EUROPEAN HORNBEAM) Strong, pyramidal form. The rich-green leaves are heavily- ribbed. Yellow-orange autumn leaves, then brown through winter. Excellent as a hedge. Very popular for pleaching.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H)
CARPINUS BETULUS 'FASTIGIATA' - (UPRIGHT EUROPEAN HORNBEAM) A medium-sized tree of upright, pyramidal form, quite narrow while young. Becomes broader with age. Excellent avenue and street tree. Yellow and orange autumn leaves. Leaves are dropped cleanly at the end of autumn. Very hardy.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W)
CARPODETUS SERRATUS - (PUTAPUTAWETA, MARBLELEAF) An attractive small tree or large bush with spreading branches and a flat top. Juvenile leaves are brown while the adult leaves are larger and dark-green with lighter marbling. A profusion of small, white summer flowers. Prefers moisture.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) CASTANEA SATIVA '1005' - (SWEET CHESTNUT) Commercial fruiting variety. Large, red-brown nuts fall free of the burr. A heavy-cropper bearing nuts in early-autumn. Strong, upright-grower. Self-fertile. Yellow autumn leaves.
Edible Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W) CEDRUS ATLANTICA - (ATLAS CEDAR) Also known as Cedrus libani var. atlantica. Attractive conifer with an upright, conical form. Native to the Atlas Mountains in North Africa. Prefers moist, well-drained soil, but tolerates clay soils. Drought-tolerant once established.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 5m (W) CEDRUS ATLANTICA 'GLAUCA' - (BLUE ATLAS CEDAR) Also known as Cedrus libani var. atlantica 'Glauca'. Upright, stately tree with silver-blue needles. Large-growing variety. Tolerant of strong winds and moderately coastal-hardy.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 5m (W)
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CEDRUS ATLANTICA 'GLAUCA PENDULA' - (WEEPING BLUE ATLAS CEDAR) Also known as Cedrus libani var. atlantica 'Glauca Pendula'. An imposing, weeping conifer with curtains of silver-blue foliage cascading from a dome-shaped crown. Stake initially to get the height required before allowing to weep to the ground.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) CEDRUS DEODARA - (HIMALAYAN CEDAR) An upright-growing conifer with a strong, pyramidal form. The evenly-spaced branches are gracefully-pendulous at their tips giving a soft appearance, but shaped this way to shake off snow. The light-blue to grey-green needles are generously- frosted.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 5m (W)
CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM - (KATSURA TREE) Tolerates wet positions and prefers moist conditions. Red- purple new leaves and stems. Leaves become green with a slight blue tinge in summer and turn bright gold, orange, and red through autumn. Autumn leaves have a cinnamon to burnt-sugar smell when freshly fallen.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W)
CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM 'PENDULUM' - (WEEPING KATSURA TREE) Has pendulous, weeping branches. A great specimen tree to feature in your garden. Tolerates wet positions and prefers moist conditions. Red-purple new leaves and stems. Leaves become green with a slight blue tinge in summer and turn bright orange-yellow through autumn. Autumn leaves have a cinnamon to burnt-sugar smell when freshly fallen.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W) CERCIS
CERCIS CANADENSIS 'FOREST PANSY' - (EASTERN REDBUD) Small, round-headed tree with large, heart-shaped leaves of glowing-purple. Leaves turn glowing-orange and red in autumn. Masses of rose-pink, pea-shaped flowers on the bare branches in spring. Branch patterning in winter is very oriental in appearance.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) CERCIS CANADENSIS 'HEARTS OF GOLD' - (GOLDEN EASTERN REDBUD) Small, round-headed tree with large, heart-shaped leaves which in spring are golden-bronze. Autumn colours are bright yellow-orange. Bare branches in spring are smothered in rose- pink flowers.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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CERCIS CANADENSIS 'MERLOT' - (EASTERN REDBUD) Noted for its dark wine-red foliage and excellent tolerance to drought and heat. A compact tree with an upright, dense, vase-shaped habit. This tree adds elegance to any space, including small gardens. Beautiful pink, pea-shaped flowers in spring. Red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) CERCIS CANADENSIS 'RUBY FALLS' - (WEEPING EASTERN REDBUD) Noted for its unique weeping habit. Has a compact form with profuse, pea-like, pink flowers that arise before the foliage turns burgundy in spring, then matures to green in late- summer. Red and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 2m (W)
CERCIS CANADENSIS VAR. TEXENSIS 'TEXAS WHITE' - (TEXAS REDBUD) Forms a small, round-headed tree with large, handsome, heart-shaped leaves of shining-green. They turn bright-yellow in autumn. A profusion of pure-white, pea-shaped flowers stud the bare branches in spring.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
CERCIS CHINENSIS 'AVONDALE' - (CHINESE REDBUD) Small, upright-growing tree. Large, light-green, heart-shaped leaves turn bright-yellow in autumn. A profusion of deep cerise-pink, pea-shaped flowers stud the bare branches for an extended period in early-spring. Ideal for small spaces.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) CERCIS CHINENSIS 'SPRING SNOW' - (CHINESE REDBUD) Large, rich-green, heart-shaped leaves that turn yellow in autumn. Masses of white flowers stud the bare branches in early-spring. Compact-grower. Ideal for the smaller garden.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) CERCIS SILIQUASTRUM - (JUDAS TREE) A handsome, small tree with a flat-spreading crown. Has green, heart-shaped leaves. Rose-purple flowers cover the branches in early-spring. Yellow autumn leaves. Great small tree for dry sites. Hardy.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
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CHERRY
CHERRY 'DAWSON' Dark purple-black skin and dark-red flesh. Large, firm fruit. Ripens late-December. Pollinators are Cherry 'Stella' and Cherry 'Compact Stella'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
CHERRY 'RAINIER' One of the best yellow cherries producing abundant crops of deliciously sweet fruit. Clusters of white flowers in spring. Large, golden-yellow cherries with a red blush are produced in early-summer. The fruit has firm, cream-white flesh that is exceptionally sweet and juicy. Pollinators are Cherry 'Stella' and Cherry 'Compact Stella'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W)
CHERRY 'STELLA' A prolific and regular bearer of large, sweet, red cherries. Fruit ripens in December. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) CHIMONANTHUS PRAECOX - (WINTERSWEET) Becomes a multi-stemmed, bushy shrub. Bare branches are studded with sulphur-yellow flowers in mid-winter. These exude the most delicious fragrance of spice and violets. Grows best in cold climates and dry summers. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) CHOISYA TERNATA - (MEXICAN ORANGE BLOSSOM) Compact, rounded bush with a distinctive fragrance. Attractive, deep-green leaves. Fantastic for hedging or as a gap filler in the garden. Hardy. Produces clusters of pure-white flowers lasting up to three months throughout spring.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H)
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CITRUS
CITRUS GRAPEFRUIT 'GOLDEN SPECIAL' - (GRAPEFRUIT) Thin-skinned grapefruit with few seeds. A heavy-bearer that produces juicy, sweet, and tangy grapefruit. Scented white flowers throughout summer. Fruits from July to November. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
CITRUS GRAPEFRUIT 'STAR RUBY' - (GRAPEFRUIT) Produces abundant crops of juicy, red-fleshed fruit with yellow-orange skin. Fruit ripens from August through to November. The intensity of the red flesh lessens in cooler climates. Fruit holds well on the tree. Low-seeded or seedless in some cases.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
CITRUS LEMON 'MEYER' - (LEMON) The most popular lemon for home gardens. Cold-hardy and quick to commence fruiting. Has a low-spreading growth habit which will make a large bush. Large fruit have a high juice content with lower acid level than other varieties. Excellent for containers. Once established, will fruit all year round. Self- fertile.
Edible Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) CITRUS LEMON 'YEN BEN' - (LEMON) This is an improved version of Lisbon lemon with a compact growth habit. The large, oval fruits are tangy and considered excellent for culinary use. Bears through winter with few seeds. One of the hardiest lemons. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W) CITRUS LIME 'BEARSS' - (LIME) A heavier-bearing selection of Tahitian lime, which is cold- hardy. Upright, bushy grower. Prolific crops of large-sized fruit start green but are ready when the fruit changes to pale-yellow. Crops through winter. Has a high juice content. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W) CITRUS LIME 'SUBLIME' - (LIME) Grows more compact and is virtually thornless. Grows well in a large pot. Great for small gardens. Fruit is used for cooking and flavouring drinks. Crops through winter. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
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CITRUS MANDARIN 'ENCORE' - (MANDARIN) Medium-sized fruit with a thin, yellow-orange rind. Deep- orange, juicy flesh with a rich flavour. Fruits from November to February. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) CITRUS MANDARIN 'MIHO' - (MANDARIN) A superior, easy to peel, Satsuma selection with an upright, spreading growth habit. Sweet and juicy. Fruit ripens through June, July, and August. Excellent for containers. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
CITRUS MANDARIN 'SATSUMA' - (MANDARIN) Easy to peel, cold-hardy mandarin with heavy crops of juicy, mild-flavoured, seedless fruit. Slower-growing and well suited to growing in containers. Very early to ripen. Self-fertile.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H)
CITRUS ORANGE ''BEST'S SEEDLESS'' - (ORANGE) New Zealand selection of navel orange. Has sweet, juicy, and seedless flesh. Fruits from August to November. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) CITRUS ORANGE 'CARTERS NAVEL' - (ORANGE) A sweet, juicy, and seedless variety of excellent flavour. Remaining juicy for 2 - 3 months if left on the tree. Ripens in August. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 2.5m (H) CITRUS ORANGE 'FUKUMOTO' - (ORANGE) Sweet, juicy, seedless fruit. Excellent flavour, ripening in August. Will remain juicy for 2 - 3 months on tree once ripe. Grow in full-sun. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 2.5m (H) CITRUS ORANGE 'VALENCIA' - (ORANGE) Bright-orange fruit with thin skin. Flesh is firm with a rich, sweet flavour and few seeds. Fruits from November to March. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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CITRUS ORANGE 'WASHINGTON NAVEL' - (ORANGE) Popular variety. The large, sweet, seedless fruit have excellent flavour and plenty of juice. Ripens from July to August, and will hold well on the tree for several months. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) COPROSMA BROCKII - (TAUPATA) Fast-growing tree which clips into a nice hedge or screen. Very hardy tree which grows in most conditions. Attractive, glossy, dark, green-brown leaves with purple undersides. Very adaptable to all conditions, including dry and exposed sites.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
COPROSMA GRANDIFOLIA - (KANONO, RAURĒKAU, LARGE-LEAVED COPROSMA) A large shrub to small tree with attractive, yellow-green leaves that are mottled with dark-green and purple. Birds adore the orange berries produced between October and January (can be as early as September and as late as April). Best in a sheltered site with cool soils and regular moisture. A great option for bush restoration.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2.5m (W)
COPROSMA REPENS - (TAUPATA) Thick, dark-green, glossy leaves on a wide-spreading, small tree. Excellent for coastal planting, being extremely tolerant of salt-laden harsh winds and drought. Use as a screening plant to shelter more tender plants and to filter out sand.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) COPROSMA VIRESCENS A divaricating, large shrub with a tangle of golden-copper stems and tiny leaves. Very tough and tolerant of poor soil and dry conditions. Makes a superb, no-trim, narrow-growing hedge or screen.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 1m (W) CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS - (CABBAGE TREE) Excellent landscape plant, suitable for group and specimen plantings, as well as containers. Hardy enough to grow in all situations and climates. Green leaves form large tufts. The stunning cream flowers are borne in large panicles in late- spring and perfume the air with their sweet fragrance.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) x 3m (W) CORDYLINE 'GREEN GODDESS' - (CABBAGE TREE) Smaller-growing cultivar with broad, fresh-green leaves. Branches close to the ground and has a very compact head of leaves.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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CORDYLINE 'RED STAR' - (CABBAGE TREE) Has bronze-red, strap-like leaves. Coastal and frost tolerant once established. Best in full-sun in well-drained soil. Great for containers and adding colour to a garden.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) CORNUS
CORNUS ALBA 'SIBIRICA' - (SIBERIAN DOGWOOD) Forms a thicket of erect, red stems. Bare stems in winter are a glowing-scarlet. Will tolerate very wet growing conditions. Green leaves and cream bunches of summer flowers, blue fruits follow. Cut back old stems to the ground every few years to promote new growth. Orange and red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1.5m (W)
CORNUS CONTROVERSA - (WEDDING CAKE TREE) Picturesque, horizontal, sweeping branches in layered tiers. Glossy, dark-green leaves are glaucous beneath. They glow rich purple-red in autumn and this colour persists well into winter. Cream-white flowers sit atop the branches in summer. Blue fruit follows which birds relish.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) CORNUS CONTROVERSA 'GOLDEN WEDDING' - (GOLDEN WEDDING CAKE TREE) Beautifully tiered branches in layers have green leaves broadly-margined with gold. New spring growth is bronze- tinted. White flowers top the branches in summer. Slow- growing, small tree which is spectacular as a specimen tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) CORNUS CONTROVERSA 'VARIEGATA' - (VARIEGATED WEDDING CAKE TREE) Beautifully tiered branches in layers have blue-green leaves broadly-margined with cream. White flowers top the branches in summer. Slow-growing, small tree which is spectacular as a specimen tree. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) CORNUS ''EDDIE'S WHITE WONDER'' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Small, upright-growing tree with tiered, semi-weeping branches. Large, flat, lime-green flowers age to white. Small, red fruit in autumn until eaten by birds. Flowers well in warmer regions. Stunning autumn leaves of burnt-orange and scarlet. Excellent street tree. Ideal smaller shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
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CORNUS FLORIDA 'CHEROKEE CHIEF' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Deep-red, large, flat, pink, four-petalled flowers in spring on bare branches. New spring growth is bronze-red. Deep-green, glossy leaves through summer. Yellow, scarlet, and wine- coloured leaves through autumn. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS FLORIDA 'CHEROKEE DAYBREAK' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Large, blue-green leaves have broad, cream margins and wavy edges. Bears a few large, white, flat flowers. Exceptional foliage. Forms an erect, large shrub or small tree. Leaves in autumn turn salmon-pink to rose-purple. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
CORNUS FLORIDA 'CHEROKEE PRINCESS' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) A small tree with a low-branching, broadly-pyramidal form. Glossy, light-green leaves turn a fiery blend of orange, apricot, and red in autumn. Each flower cluster is surrounded by four showy, white, petal-like bracts which open flat, giving the appearance of a single, large-petaled flower.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
CORNUS FLORIDA 'CHEROKEE SUNSET' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) New, green leaves are variegated with cream-yellow and pink margins. Summer leaves are broadly-margined with yellow. Large, pink-red, flat flowers appear with spring leaves. Autumn leaves of rose-pink, red, and purple.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS FLORIDA 'CLOUD NINE' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Gives a massed display of large, flat, white flowers with overlapping bracts and prominent green eyes from an early age. Flowers well in warmer climates. Strong-grower with an erect form. Yellow, scarlet, orange, and purple autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS FLORIDA 'OLD GOLD' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) New Zealand selection by Peter Cave. Golden spring leaves turn antique-gold in summer. Pale-pink autumn leaves with white spring flowers.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) CORNUS FLORIDA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Slow-growing form with stiffly-weeping branches. In spring, the cream-white, flat flowers flow down the branches. Very beautiful and desirable. Autumn leaves of deep-purple and scarlet.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1m (W)
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CORNUS FLORIDA 'PURPLE GLORY' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) A purple-foliaged tree with the leaves becoming a black-purple in autumn before falling. The red spring flowers are long- lasting and showy. Forms an erect, large shrub or small tree with spreading branches.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS FLORIDA 'RAINBOW' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Large, golden leaves are splashed with green and golden margins. Brilliant autumn leaves in hues of rainbow-pink to carmine-red and lavender-blue to purple-red. White flowers appear with the new leaves in spring. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
CORNUS FLORIDA 'SPRING SONG' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Small, round-headed tree with a slender trunk and spreading branches. Large, rose-pink, four-petalled, flat flowers in spring. Vivid autumn leaves of orange, red, and wine-purple. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
CORNUS FLORIDA 'STOKES PINK' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) Strong-grower forming an elegant, small tree with ascending branch structure. Rich-pink, four-petalled flowers smother the branches in spring. Flowers well in warmer regions. Autumn leaves are rich-red and purple. These persist well into winter. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS 'GREENVALE' - (FLOWERING DOGWOOD) A vigorous, hardy, and highly-ornamental tree. Likes the sun and nice, rich soil. The large, cream-white flowers cover the plant in early summer lasting for as long as 8 weeks. Beautiful autumn colours of orange and red.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS KOUSA 'CHINA GIRL' - (CHINESE DOGWOOD) Vigorous grower, flowering profusely at a very early age. Small flowers begin lime-green, gradually maturing and enlarging to four-petalled, snow-white flowers in early summer. One of the largest Cornus kousa flowers. Erect, upright grower. Orange and red autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) CORNUS KOUSA 'MILKY WAY' - (CHINESE DOGWOOD) Vigorous, large-growing shrub or small tree. Becomes smothered with large, flat, four-petalled, white, star-shaped flowers in early-summer. Red strawberry-like fruit follows, which birds relish. Spectacular red and purple autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 2m (W)
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CORNUS KOUSA 'NATIONAL' - (CHINESE DOGWOOD) Vigorous, large-growing shrub or small, vase-shaped tree. Becomes smothered with large, flat, four-petalled, ivory-white flowers in early-summer. Red strawberry-like fruit follow, which birds relish. Spectacular red and purple autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 2m (W) CORNUS KOUSA 'SATOMI' - (CHINESE DOGWOOD) Vigorous, large-growing shrub or small tree. Becomes smothered with large, flat, four-petalled, pink-red, star-shaped flowers in early summer. Red, strawberry-like fruit follow, which birds relish. Spectacular red and purple autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
CORNUS KOUSA 'SOUTHERN CROSS' - (CHINESE DOGWOOD) Becomes smothered with large, flat, four-petalled, cream- white, star-shaped flowers in early-summer. Red strawberry- like fruit follow, which birds relish. Red autumn leaves hold well into winter in cooler climates. Excellent for the smaller garden.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H)
CORNUS STOLONIFERA 'FLAVIRAMEA' - (GOLDEN-TWIG DOGWOOD) Also known as Cornus sericea 'Flaviramea'. Forms a thicket of erect, golden stems which glow in winter when bare. Will tolerate very wet growing conditions. A magnificent sight when mass-planted. Cut back to the ground every few years to promote new growth. Red and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1m (W) COROKIA
COROKIA 'BRONZE KING' Forms a slender, erect, multi-branched shrub with dense, interlacing branches. Glossy, slender, dark-green leaves, suffused bronze at the margins, are silvery underneath. Becomes smothered in star-shaped, bright-yellow spring flowers. Heavy crops of red berries in winter which birds adore.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W) COROKIA 'FROSTED CHOCOLATE' Forms a dense, erect-growing, multi-branched shrub. The large, glossy, chocolate-coloured leaves are silver underneath. Becomes smothered in star-shaped, bright-yellow flowers during spring. Red berries in winter which birds adore. Excellent for formal hedging in dry and windy positions.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 1m (W)
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COROKIA ''GEENTY'S GHOST'' A compact, dwarf-grower with slender, silver leaves. Clips into any shape, so ideal for containers and edging gardens. Drought and coastal hardy.
Native Evergreen 1m (H) x 1m (W) COROKIA ''GEENTY'S GREEN'' Forms a dense, erect-growing, multi-branched shrub. The large, glossy, green leaves are silver underneath. Becomes smothered in star-shaped, bright-yellow flowers during spring. Red berries in winter which birds adore. Excellent for formal hedging in dry, windy positions. Can be shaped into any form.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
COROKIA 'MANGATANGI' Has silver-green foliage. Small, yellow flowers in spring. Great for hedging. Tolerates dry and windy conditions.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
CORYMBIA FICIFOLIA - (RED-FLOWERING GUM) Formerly known as Eucalyptus ficifolia. Sturdy, single-trunked tree with a round-headed, compact crown. Large, thick, green leaves. Flowers in mid-summer with variations of glowing red, orange, and pink. Flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Tolerant of high rainfall, droughts, and coastal winds.
Exotic Evergreen 7m (H) x 5m (W) CORYNOCARPUS LAEVIGATUS - (KARAKA) Handsome, upright-growing tree with large, glossy, leathery, deep-green leaves. Grows naturally alongside waterways. Tolerates moderate coastal winds, frosts once established, and dry conditions. Large, orange fruit in late summer are relished by wood pigeons.
Native Evergreen 8m (H) x 5m (W) COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'GRACE' - (SMOKE TREE) A spectacular hybrid with large leaves. Leaf colour is green with a purple tinge and crimson-purple tips. Large, conical, purple-pink flower clusters are borne in summer. Vivid scarlet- red autumn leaves. A strong, upright-grower with a rounded head. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) COTINUS COGGYGRIA 'RED SPIRIT' - (SMOKE TREE) A large bush or small tree with rounded glaucous green leaves. Fluffy heads of purple-red flowers cover the bush in early summer. Stunning autumn leaves of orange, red, and purple. Can trim into any shape or form.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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CRATAEGUS LAEVIGATA ''PAUL'S SCARLET'' - (HAWTHORN) Small, upright tree with a compact, rounded head. Impressive heads of double crimson-red flowers smother the tree in late- spring. Tolerant of strong winds. Does not set fruit. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) CRATAEGUS LAEVIGATA 'ROSEA FLORE PLENO' - (HAWTHORN) Small, upright tree with a compact, rounded head. Impressive heads of double salmon-pink flowers smother the tree in late- spring. Tolerant of strong winds. Does not set fruit. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W)
CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA - (JAPANESE CEDAR) Quickly grows into a tall, stately tree. Foliage grows from the ground to become an excellent shelter tree. Lovely, enduring specimen tree with perfect pyramidal form. Tolerant of strong winds.
Exotic Evergreen 12m (H) x 5m (W)
CRYPTOMERIA JAPONICA 'EGMONT' - (JAPANESE CEDAR, PVR) Selected form of Cryptomeria japonica to ensure consistent hedging. Makes a good screen or hedge, and can be pruned. Very wind and cold hardy.
Exotic Evergreen 12m (H) x 5m (W) CUNONIA CAPENSIS - (BUTTERKNIFE TREE) A multi-stemmed large shrub or small tree with beautiful, lustrous, deep-green, pinnate leaves and wine-red branches. Large, fragrant, white panicles of flowers resembling candles are borne through summer. Ideal for the smaller garden.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) CUPRESSUS
CUPRESSUS ARIZONICA VAR. GLABRA 'BLUE ICE' - (SMOOTH ARIZONA CYPRESS) Compact, pyramidal-growing conifer with smooth, frosted, blue leaves. Very amenable to pruning into any shape or form. Quick-growing and hardy to strong winds and drought. Makes an excellent dense shelter.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) x 2m (W)
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CUPRESSUS CASHMERIANA - (KASHMIR CYPRESS) Foliage grows in pendulous sprays of blue-green with slender, flattened shoots. Young trees up to about five years old have juvenile foliage with soft, needle-like leaves. Prefers a warm sheltered site with regular moisture. Hardy.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) CUPRESSUS GIGANTEA - (TIBETAN CYPRESS, TSANGPO CYPRESS) Narrow, columnar growth habit with attractive blue-grey foliage. Prefers well-drained soils. Hardy and drought-tolerant.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 5m (W)
CUPRESSUS X LEYLANDII 'FERNDOWN' - (LEYLAND CYPRESS) Has light-green foliage. Grows with a narrow form and pendulous branches. Great for shelter belts.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 7m (W)
CUPRESSUS X LEYLANDII 'LEIGHTON GREEN' - (LEYLAND CYPRESS) Very fast-growing tree with naturally wide-spreading branches. Can be easily pruned into a narrow, dense screen. Always has fresh-green leaves which are soft to touch. Tolerant of moderate coastal exposure. A great alternative for all areas except coastal is Cupressus x ovensii.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 7m (W) CUPRESSUS X LEYLANDII 'STAPEHILL' - (LEYLAND CYPRESS) Has light-green foliage. Grows with a narrow form and is lightly-branched. Great for shelter belts and hedges.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 7m (W) CUPRESSUS X OVENSII - (OVEN'S CYPRESS) Grows well in warmer areas. Very fast-growing tree with naturally wide-spreading branches. Can be easily pruned into a narrow dense screen. Always has fresh-green leaves which are soft to the touch. Tolerant of strong winds, but not coastal winds.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 4m (W) CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS 'STRICTA' - (ITALIAN CYPRESS) Ancient classical upright tree from the Mediterranean, forming a narrow column of grey-green. Occasional pruning will keep the tree in better shape. Coastal, drought, and wind tolerant.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 1m (W)
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CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS ''SWANE'S GOLD'' - (GOLDEN ITALIAN CYPRESS) Slender, erect, conical grower with golden leaves. Always retains its perfect form without the need for pruning or tying.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIRENS 'TOTEM' - (ITALIAN CYPRESS) Slender, erect form with deep-green leaves. The smallest grower of the Italian cypresses.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1m (W)
CYATHEA CUNNINGHAMII - (PŪNUI, GULLY TREE FERN, SLENDER TREE FERN) A slender-trunked grower similar to Cyathea smithii, but when mature has a clean trunk as opposed to the skirt of dead frond stalks on the trunk of Cyathea smithii. Naturally grows in damp forest in stream gullies and riverbanks. Has a lower tolerance for drought than other tree fern species.
Native Evergreen 5m (H)
CYATHEA DEALBATA - (PONGA, SILVER FERN) Easily distinguished by the silver-white undersides of mature fronds. Tolerates drier conditions once established, but should be protected from strong winds and frosts.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) CYATHEA MEDULLARIS - (MAMAKU, BLACK TREE FERN) Also known as Sphaeropteris medullaris. The tallest-growing of New Zealand's tree ferns. Has a distinctive, tall, black trunk. Prefers moisture-rich soil and shelter from wind. Can grow to 20m tall with up to 5m long fronds in ideal conditions.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) CYATHEA SMITHII - (KĀTOTE, SOFT TREE FERN) The tree fern that is most tolerant of cold with fronds that are thin and soft in texture. Has a skirt of dead frond stalks on its trunk. Dicksonia squarrosa is the rough tree fern.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) CYCAS REVOLUTA - (JAPANESE SAGO PALM) Frost tender and slow-growing. Leaves are a deep, semi-gloss green and grow out into a feather-like rosette. Leaves have small protective barbs that must be avoided.
Exotic Evergreen 2m (H) x 1.5m (W)
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DACRYCARPUS DACRYDIOIDES - (KAHIKATEA, WHITE PINE) Handsome, narrow-growing tree with soft-green leaves on semi-weeping branches. Juvenile foliage is a brown colour before turning green. Prefers moist situations next to streams, lakes, and ponds.
Native Evergreen 8m (H) DACRYDIUM CUPRESSINUM - (RIMU) A slow-growing tree easily accommodated in the home garden for at least fifty years. From the central trunk, slender branches droop in a weeping fashion and are covered with tiny, bronze-green, scale-like leaves.
Native Evergreen 6m (H)
DAPHNIPHYLLUM MACROPODUM Has dark-green, glossy, rhododendron-like leaves that tend to droop in winter, revealing the bright-red leaf stalks. New spring growth is pale-green, often flushed with pink. Red male and green female flowers are borne on separate plants in late-spring. Pollinated female plants produce black berries in autumn.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H)
DAVIDIA INVOLUCRATA - (GHOST TREE, DOVE TREE) Forms a stately specimen tree with robust branches and a rounded crown. Extraordinary flowers resemble white handkerchiefs which hang and flutter beneath the beautiful ribbed leaves in late-spring. Shelter from strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) DICKSONIA FIBROSA - (WHEKĪ, GOLDEN TREE FERN) Has a fibrous, rust-brown trunk which is often surrounded by a neat skirt of dead fronds. The living fronds form a dense crown. Prefers full-sun to part-shade. Keep moist while establishing and during dry spells.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) DICKSONIA SQUARROSA - (WHEKĪ, ROUGH TREE FERN) Has a slender black trunk that is usually surrounded by many brown fronds. Fronds are rougher in texture than Cyathea smithii.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) DODONAEA VISCOSA - (AKEAKE, HOPBUSH) Quick-growing, upright, small tree, bushy to the ground. Long, narrow, pale-green leaves with pink flowers in early summer. Very tough, tolerating sub-zero temperatures, salt-laden winds, drought, and polluted atmospheres. Excellent for screening and erosion control. Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea' is a beautiful purple selection.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2.5m (W)
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DODONAEA VISCOSA 'PURPUREA' - (PURPLE AKEAKE, HOPBUSH) Quick-growing, upright, small tree, bushy to the ground. Long, narrow, purple-bronze leaves. Very tough, tolerating sub- zero temperatures, salt-laden winds, drought, and polluted atmospheres. Dodonaea viscosa provides the same look, but with green leaves.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2.5m (W) DYSOXYLUM SPECTABILE - (KOHEKOHE, NEW ZEALAND MAHOGANY) A handsome upright tree, suited to coastal windy conditions but requiring good soil and shelter from frosts. Scented white flowers in panicles. Large glossy leaves.
Native Evergreen 10m (H)
ELAEAGNUS X SUBMACROPHYLLA - (SILVERBERRY) Formerly known as Elaeagnus x ebbingei. A tough, fast- growing, bushy shrub. Ideal for screening and hedging. Tolerates drought and salt-laden winds. Makes a very tough hedge. Grow in sun or shade.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
EUCALYPTUS CINEREA - (ARGYLE APPLE, SILVER DOLLAR GUM) Attractive ornamental and shelter tree. Rounded silver leaves on juvenile trees. Mature trees have long leaves. Tolerates dry soils and coastal exposure.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) EUCALYPTUS CRENULATA - (BUXTON GUM, SILVER GUM) Has attractive, silver, egg-shaped to heart-shaped leaves with serrated edges that are used widely in cut-flower arrangements. Clusters of cream-white flowers in spring. Grows well in both wet and dry conditions.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) EUCALYPTUS NICHOLII - (NARROW-LEAVED BLACK PEPPERMINT) Graceful, weeping tree. Narrow, light-green leaves exude a peppermint fragrance when crushed. Ideal for shade and screening. Tolerant of frosts and drought.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) EUCALYPTUS SIDEROXYLON - (RED IRONBARK GUM) Fast-growing with distinct red-brown to black bark. Yields high-quality wood that is used to produce immensely strong and durable timber. Tolerates drought and will grow in wet areas.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H)
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FAGUS
FAGUS SYLVATICA - (EUROPEAN BEECH) Tall, dense, pyramidal tree with lower branches sweeping to ground. New green leaves have a silky sheen. Has cinnamon- brown autumn leaves which persist through winter and shed prior to the new leaves emerging. Popular tree for hedging and pleaching.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W)
FAGUS SYLVATICA 'DAWYCK GOLD' - (UPRIGHT GOLD EUROPEAN BEECH) Tall, columnar tree which broadens with maturity. Bright, golden-green leaves with a shiny sheen in spring. Pale-yellow leaves through summer. Cinnamon-brown autumn leaves which drop cleanly. Ideal where space is limited. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W)
FAGUS SYLVATICA 'DAWYCK GREEN' - (UPRIGHT EUROPEAN BEECH) Tall, columnar tree which broadens with maturity. Deep-green leaves with a bronze tinge and shiny sheen in spring. Deep- green leaves through summer. Cinnamon-brown autumn leaves which drop cleanly. Ideal where space is limited. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W) FAGUS SYLVATICA 'DAWYCK PURPLE' - (UPRIGHT PURPLE EUROPEAN BEECH) Tall, columnar tree which retains its narrow form. Deep purple- red spring leaves have a shiny sheen. Almost black leaves through summer. Cinnamon-brown autumn leaves which drop cleanly. Ideal where space is limited. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 3m (W) FAGUS SYLVATICA 'PURPLE FOUNTAIN' - (WEEPING PURPLE EUROPEAN BEECH) Grows into a columnar form with cascading side branches. The leaves are purple-black, becoming greener by summer. The autumn leaves are yellow then orange-brown.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) FAGUS SYLVATICA 'PURPUREA' - (PURPLE EUROPEAN BEECH) Forms a tall, dense, pyramidal tree with lower branches sweeping to the ground. New spring copper-red leaves have a silky sheen. Summer leaves are deep-purple, almost black. Cinnamon-brown autumn leaves persist through winter.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W)
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FAGUS SYLVATICA 'RIVERSII' - (RIVER'S PURPLE EUROPEAN BEECH) Large, dome-shaped tree with an open branch structure and smooth grey bark. Larger leaves than the usual purple beech. Rich, deep, purple-black, shiny leaves in spring. This colouring is held throughout the summer. Leaves drop cleanly in autumn. A magnificent specimen tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) FAGUS SYLVATICA 'ROHANII' - (OAKLEAF PURPLE EUROPEAN BEECH) Tall, dense, pyramidal tree with lower branches sweeping to the ground. Smooth grey bark. Spring leaves are a deep red- purple with a silky sheen. Leaves become darker by summer. The glorious feature of this variety are the deeply-lobed, decorative, oak-like leaves. Autumn leaves drop cleanly.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) FEIJOA
FEIJOA 'APOLLO' Coastal and drought-hardy feijoa which makes excellent hedges and screens. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety. Large, smooth- skinned fruit in April.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) FEIJOA 'MAMMOTH' Large fruit are soft, juicy, and grainy. Strong-growing. Forms a large bush. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety. Fruits from May to June.
Edible Evergreen 2m (H) FEIJOA 'OPAL STAR' Compact plant that has a bushy habit, so ideal for home gardens, especially for hedging. Medium to large-sized fruit, uniform size with thin, smooth skin. Harvest from April to May. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) FEIJOA 'POUNAMU' Produces medium-sized fruit with sweet and juicy flesh that has a rich flavour. Feijoas have dark-green skin. A high- yielding variety that fruits from late-March into April. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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FEIJOA 'TAKAKA' Large fruit have a rich, delicious, tropical flavour. Fruits from early to mid-March. Best variety to grow in marginal colder regions. Hardy, vigorous grower. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) FEIJOA 'TRIUMPH' Coastal and drought-hardy feijoa which makes excellent hedges and screens. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety. Medium-sized, smooth-skinned, rounded fruit. Slightly-gritty, juicy, and moderately-soft flesh. Fruits from April to May.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
FEIJOA 'UNIQUE' Coastal and drought-hardy feijoa which makes excellent hedges and screens. Medium-sized, smooth-skinned fruit with a very sweet pineapple flavour. Small, compact grower. Self- fertile, no pollinator required. Fruits in April.
Edible Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
FEIJOA 'WIKI TU' Huge, sweet, and meaty fruit on a smaller growing tree. Fruit keeps well. Fruits around April to May. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with any other feijoa variety. Withstands moderate coastal winds and drought.
Edible Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) FIG
FIG 'BROWN TURKEY' Coastal and drought-hardy small tree which can be trained into any shape, including espaliering. Large crops of pear- shaped, green figs with a brown tinge. Flesh is white to amber, tinged with red. Great all-purpose fruit. Reliable cropper. Fruits in March. Self-fertile, but produces more fruit when planted with another fig variety.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) FIG 'BRUNORO BLACK' Small to medium-sized fig with purple-black skin and red flesh. Rich and very sweet. Small crop in January with main crop from late-March to early-May. Self-fertile, but produces more fruit when planted with another fig variety.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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FIG 'BRUNSWICK' Long, brown fig with sweet, amber flesh. Excellent flavour. Light first crop in summer with second main crop in autumn. Cold-hardy. Self-fertile, but produces more fruit when planted with another fig variety.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) FIG 'SWEET BLACK' Produces delicious fruit with a sweet flavour and dark-brown to purple-black skin that ripen around March. Self-fertile, but produces more fruit when planted with another fig variety.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
FIG 'VENTURA' A compact grower that produces large, long-necked figs with green skin and red inner flesh. Performs well in cooler climates. Fruit ripens in late-autumn. Self-fertile, but produces more fruit when planted with another fig variety.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
FRAXINUS
FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR 'AUREA' - (GOLDEN EUROPEAN ASH) Large, bright-green to light-yellow, pinnate leaves through summer. These deepen bright-gold through autumn before dropping to reveal smooth golden bark and black buds. Excellent medium-sized shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 3m (W) FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR 'AUREA PENDULA' - (WEEPING GOLDEN ASH) Large, pale-green to light-yellow, pinnate leaves through summer. These deepen bright-gold through autumn before dropping to reveal smooth golden bark and black buds. Side branches weep gracefully to the ground.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR 'GREEN GLOW' - (EUROPEAN ASH) Young leaves are bronze, becoming lush-green for the rest of the growing season. Becomes a network of small branches which form a tight beehive shape. Ideal small specimen tree or for lining avenues. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H)
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FRAXINUS EXCELSIOR 'PURPLE SPIRE' - (UPRIGHT EUROPEAN ASH, PVR) Bears glossy, pinnate leaves through spring and summer. In late summer, the leaves turn purple then glowing orange in autumn. Perfect for lining avenues and driveways. Excellent street tree. Upright form. Tolerates strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W) FRAXINUS GRIFFITHII - (EVERGREEN ASH) Fast-growing, small tree with shiny, pinnate leaves. Rounded- head but can be shaped into any size and form. Large panicles of white flowers smother the tree in summer. Prefers hot and well-drained conditions. Can defoliate through winter in cold climates. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
FRAXINUS ORNUS - (MANNA ASH, FLOWERING ASH) A lovely compact-growing tree with a profusion of fluffy scented white flowers in October. Handsome, deep-green, pinnate leaves which turn bronze and yellow in autumn. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W)
FRAXINUS OXYCARPA 'RAYWOOD' - (CLARET ASH) Elegant, pyramidal growth habit, popular to use where space is limited but height is required. Bright-green, handsome pinnate leaves turn purple-red over an extended period from late- summer and well into winter. Excellent as an avenue, driveway, or street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) FRAXINUS PENNSYLVANICA 'ANNESBROOK' - (AMERICAN ASH, PVR) Hardy, fast-growing, upright tree which forms a neat oval head with a straight trunk. Excellent lawn, avenue, street, or park tree. A seedless variety. Deep-green lobed leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) FRAXINUS PENNSYLVANICA 'CIMMZAM' - (CIMMARON ASH) A uniformly erect-growing tree. Glossy-green pinnate leaves. Fiery orange, yellow, burgundy, and red autumn leaves which persist well into winter. Tolerant of drought and high winds. Perfect for lining avenues and driveways. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) FURCRAEA GUATEMALENSIS - (GUATEMALAN FURCRAEA) Large, hardy succulent with a trunk up to 1.5m high, topped with a rosette of blue-grey leaves. Eventually produces a 3m - 4m tall spire of pale-green flowers. This superior form does not die after flowering like other varieties of Furcraea. Excellent for large containers or small gardens. Needs good drainage and full sun.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W)
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FUSCOSPORA FUSCA - (NEW ZEALAND RED BEECH) Formerly known as Nothofagus fusca. Forms an erect, pyramidal, narrow-growing tree. Small, crinkly leaves are brown-green to a deep bronze-red. Prefers cooler climates. Grows in warm climates with adequate moisture and shelter from hot winds.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) FUSCOSPORA SOLANDRI - (NEW ZEALAND BLACK BEECH) Formerly known as Nothofagus solandri. Decorative, glossy, dark-green leaves which colour in winter. Black bark and a slow, tiered growth.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W)
GARDENIA 'PROFESSOR PUCCI' A stunning shrub with lush, glossy, dark-green foliage. Produces large, white and cream-coloured flowers from late-spring through to late-autumn. These flowers are highly fragrant. Can be grown as a hedge. Protect from frosts and strong winds.
Exotic Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
GARRYA ELLIPTICA - (SILK TASSEL BUSH, COAST SILKTASSEL, WAVYLEAF SILKTASSEL) A small evergreen shrub that tolerates dry and coastal conditions. Has small, green, leathery leaves and produces tassels of grey-green to silver-grey flowers from late-winter to early-spring. Can be grown as a hedge.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) GINKGO
GINKGO BILOBA - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Hardy tree of great beauty. Distinctive leaves are shaped like sections of maidenhair fern. In autumn, the leaves turn bright- gold over many weeks before falling to create a carpet of gold. Allow space for this tree to develop.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 4m (W) GINKGO BILOBA 'AUTUMN GOLD' - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Selected male clone with a classically neat and broadly- conical form. A spectacular sight in autumn when the leaves turn bright-gold over many weeks before falling to create a carpet of gold. This male clone is non-fruiting. Tolerant of pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W)
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GINKGO BILOBA 'FASTIGIATA' - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Compact and neat, narrow erect-grower. Perfect for confined spaces where height is required. A spectacular sight in autumn when the leaves turn bright-gold over many weeks before falling to create a carpet of gold. Non-fruiting. Tolerant of pollution. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 3m (W) GINKGO BILOBA 'JADE BUTTERFLIES' - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Semi-dwarf, pyramidal tree with jade-green foliage that turns soft cream-yellow in autumn. Stocky habit suited for smaller gardens.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H)
GINKGO BILOBA 'LITTLE WEEPER' - (WEEPING MAIDENHAIR TREE) A rare weeping tree. The branches grow upwards before arching and allowing the outer branches to cascade to the ground. Soft-green leaves in spring turn golden-yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
GINKGO BILOBA 'MING PRINCESS' - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Miniature form with very fine foliage. Protect from harsh winds. Leaves turn butter-yellow in autumn. Ideal for a small garden.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) GINKGO BILOBA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING MAIDENHAIR TREE) An extremely graceful and weeping specimen tree with beautiful broad fans of fern-like foliage. The foliage turns golden-yellow in autumn and holds well on the tree until it falls cleanly to the ground.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) GINKGO BILOBA 'SARATOGA' - (MAIDENHAIR TREE) Selected male clone with an upright growth habit. Distinctive long leaves hang from the branches to give a weeping effect. A spectacular sight in autumn with its yellow leaves. Non- fruiting. Tolerant of pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H)
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GLEDITSIA
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS VAR. INERMIS 'EMERALD CASCADE' - (WEEPING HONEY LOCUST) Deep-green pinnate leaves clothe the strong weeping branches which cascade to the ground. Golden-yellow autumn leaves. Excellent for filling in awkward corners, cascading next to water, or as a container plant.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H)
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS VAR. INERMIS 'LIMELIGHT' - (HONEY LOCUST) Has softer lime-green to pale-yellow foliage than Gleditsia triacanthos var. inermis 'Sunburst'. Golden autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H)
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS VAR. INERMIS 'RUBY LACE' - (HONEY LOCUST) Forms a graceful, round-headed shade tree. Ideal for the smaller garden. Purple-red, ferny, pinnate leaves turn bronze- red through summer. The leaves turn intense claret-red before falling. Excellent in hot, dry climates.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS VAR. INERMIS 'SKYLINE' - (HONEY LOCUST) Upright form with a straight trunk and a compact-branching structure. Excellent shade or specimen tree where space is limited. Golden autumn leaves in autumn over a long period. Withstands heat, cold, and drought. Good street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS VAR. INERMIS 'SUNBURST' - (GOLDEN HONEY LOCUST) Forms a neatly rounded tree with a picturesque branching structure. Superb shade tree, giving dappled light and allowing lawn to grow beneath. Bright-yellow new leaves contrast with the fresh, lime-green older leaves. Vibrant golden autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) GREVILLEA ROBUSTA - (SILKY OAK) An upright, pyramidal tree when young with large, fern-like, pale-green leaves. As it ages, horizontal limbs develop, creating a broader top. Mature trees bear amazing large golden flowers in clusters in spring. Nectar-seeking birds are drawn to the flowers. Tolerates coastal winds and dry conditions.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 6m (W)
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GRISELINIA
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) Rich-green, oval, leathery, glossy leaves on golden stems. Forms a very dense shrub which can be clipped into many forms. Ideal for hedging, screening, and shrubberies. Tough and able to cope with all extremes except wet feet.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'ARDMORE EMERALD' - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) Dark-green glossy leaves. Forms a very dense shrub which can be clipped into many forms. Ideal for hedging, screening, and shrubberies. Tough and able to cope with all extremes except wet feet.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W)
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'BROADWAY MINT' - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) Rich-green, oval, leathery, glossy leaves with wavy edges. Golden stems. Forms a very dense shrub which can be clipped into many forms. Tough and able to cope with all extremes except wet feet. Tolerates heavy frosts.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'CANTERBURY' - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) Small, dark-green, glossy leaves. Distinctive red stems. Forms a very dense shrub which can be clipped into many forms. Ideal for hedging, screening, and shrubberies. Tough and able to cope with all extremes except wet feet. Tolerates heavy frosts.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'GECKO GREEN' - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) More compact with smaller, dense, glossy, emerald-green foliage. Excellent for low-hedging due to its tidy and compact growth habit. Wind and coastal tolerant. Needs a well drained site in full sun to semi-shade.
Native Evergreen 1.5m (H) GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'WHENUAPAI' - (KAPUKA, BROADLEAF) Has large, glossy, dark-green leaves that form a tight narrow column, making it an ideal choice for architectural plantings. The foliage has a distinctive pointed leaf tip, which makes for a tidy appearance. Ideally suited for hedging, topiary work, and coastal plantings. Happy in fertile, well drained soils in full sun to part shade. Hardy.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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GRISELINIA LUCIDA - (PUKA, AKAPUKA, SHINING BROADLEAF) A bushy large shrub or small tree with stout erect stems clothed in large, fresh-green, highly-polished leaves. Grows in sun or shade, imparting a luxuriant tropical feel to the garden. Excellent for containers. Coastal hardy. Tolerates light frosts.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) HEDYCARYA ARBOREA - (PIGEONWOOD) Attractive erect-growing specimen tree with dark-green leaves. Small insignificant fragrant flowers are followed by large orange fruit, adored by birds. Need to plant more than one tree (male and female) for fruit. Needs good soil with adequate moisture and shelter from frosts.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) HOHERIA
HOHERIA ANGUSTIFOLIA - (HOUHERE, NARROW-LEAVED LACEBARK) Grows into a slender tree with graceful, semi-weeping branches. Has narrow, elongated leaves with heavily-serrated edges. A mass of star-shaped white flowers in mid-summer. Tolerates poor dry soils.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 2m (W) HOHERIA POPULNEA - (HOUHERE, LACEBARK) Very graceful tree with slender branches. Fresh-green leaves are heavily-serrated. Great masses of star-shaped white flowers almost obscure the branches in late-summer to autumn. Excellent for rapid screening. Tolerates poor dry soils.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 2m (W) HOHERIA POPULNEA 'ALBA VARIEGATA' - (HOUHERE, VARIEGATED LACEBARK) Very graceful tree with slender branches. Dark-green leaves are heavily and irregularly margined cream-white. A magnificent small shade tree which will light up dark areas. Tolerates poor dry soils.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) HOHERIA POPULNEA 'PURPLE WAVE' - (HOUHERE, PURPLE LACEBARK) A small erect-growing native. Dark-green leaves are purple underneath. Bears a profusion of white blossom-like flowers through summer. A quick hardy grower, excellent as a screen or small specimen tree. Tolerates poor dry soils.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W)
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HOHERIA SEXSTYLOSA - (HOUHERE, LONG-LEAVED LACEBARK) Graceful tree with slender, weeping branches, forming an erect columnar shape. Pointed green leaves are heavily-serrated. Large clusters of star-shaped, fragrant, white flowers almost obscure the branches in late-summer to autumn. Tolerates poor dry soils.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 2m (W) HYMENOSPORUM FLAVUM - (AUSTRALIAN FRANGIPANI) Small tree with an erect and graceful open form. Very fast- grower. Glossy, dark-green leaves. Clusters of honey-scented, yellow, tubular flowers are borne from late-spring through summer. Tolerant of dry and windy conditions. Ideal for the smaller garden.
Exotic Evergreen 6m (H) x 3m (W)
IDESIA POLYCARPA 'FEMALE' - (FEMALE IGIRI TREE) Large-growing tree with a tiered horizontal branch structure and a broad crown. Grafted female form to give berries but requires Idesia polycarpa 'Male' for pollination. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W)
IDESIA POLYCARPA 'MALE' - (MALE IGIRI TREE) Large-growing tree with a tiered horizontal branch structure and a broad crown. Handsome heart-shaped leaves. Yellow autumn leaves. Pollinator for Idesia polycarpa 'Female'.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W) ILEX CRENATA 'SKY PENCIL' - (JAPANESE HOLLY) Narrow, columnar-growing with small, dark blue-green, spineless leaves. Perfect as a small screen which doesn't need side pruning. Excellent for containers and to use as focal points in the contemporary garden.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 0.5m (W) ILEX 'LARGO' - (HOLLY) Dark-green foliage on an upright, bushy shrub. Great for topiary and hedging. Easy to trim into shapes. Best in full sun.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) ILEX X MESERVEAE 'BLUE ANGEL' - (FEMALE BLUE ANGEL HOLLY) Dark, blue-green, soft, spiny leaves with purple-black stems. A slow-growing, dense, upright shrub. Profusion of small, white spring blossoms. Plant in combination with pollinator Ilex 'Blue Prince' to attain scarlet red berries. Tolerates semi-shade and cold conditions.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W)
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JACARANDA MIMOSIFOLIA - (BLUE JACARANDA) This is a tree for warm, sunny climates where temperatures don't fall below -4°C. Soft ferny leaves cover the spreading branches which radiate from the single trunk. Large, mauve- blue, trumpet-like flowers are borne in racemes from early- summer. Excellent shade tree.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 7m (H) x 5m (W) JUGLANS NIGRA - (BLACK WALNUT) A fast-growing tree with a tall, straight trunk and a wide, spreading head. Has dark-brown to black bark. Walnuts ripen in autumn. They are edible and have a desirable taste, but are much harder to extract than walnuts produced by Juglans regia. Self-fertile. The wood is highly-valued for commercial purposes such as furniture.
Edible Deciduous 10m (H) x 8m (W)
JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS 'KAIZUKA' - (CHINESE JUNIPER) Bright-green leaves in dense clusters cover the long, gracefully-curving branches. They are held at all angles giving an oriental appearance. An architectural focal point. Tolerates strong winds.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W)
JUNIPERUS SCOPULORUM 'SKYROCKET' - (ROCKY MOUNTAIN JUNIPER) Narrow-growing, columnar conifer with blue-grey foliage. Good as a screen or windbreak. Drought tolerant once established. Seldom needs pruning.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) KNIGHTIA EXCELSA - (REWAREWA, HONEYSUCKLE) Poplar-like tree with a narrow columnar form. Ideal for restricted areas where height is required. Large, long, leathery leaves are heavily-serrated. Red flowers in early summer attract nectar-seeking birds. Tolerates poor soils, light frosts, and strong winds. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 7m (H) x 4m (W) KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA - (GOLDEN RAIN TREE) Small tree with open, spreading form clothed in pinnate leaves. Soft-pink spring leaves mature green and then turn yellow in autumn. Panicles of golden-yellow flowers are followed by dangling, rose-red, papery capsules. Grows best in hot summers and cold winters. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) KUNZEA ERICOIDES - (KANUKA, WHITE TEA-TREE) Forms a large bush of weeping stems. Small, narrow, dark- green, aromatic, soft leaves and sprays of white flowers glisten on the bushes in early-summer. Very tough, tolerating frosts, drought, and poor soils. Excellent for screening or sheltering more tender plants. Attracts bees.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 4m (W)
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LABURNUM ALPINUM 'PENDULUM' - (WEEPING SCOTCH LABURNUM) Weeping tree with beautiful golden-yellow blossoms in summer. Grows best with full sun in soil that won't dry out over summer. Can be grown over an archway.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) LAGERSTROEMIA
LAGERSTROEMIA 'BERGERAC' - (CREPE MYRTLE) Small tree with a compact, rounded head and smooth, mottled bark. Lime-green spring leaves age green through summer and turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow colours through autumn. Produces large conical panicles of crimped, dark- cerise flowers in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 3m (W)
LAGERSTROEMIA 'CRIMSON RED' - (CREPE MYRTLE) Has beautiful deep-purple to black foliage that emerges in early-spring. Masses of vivid-red flowers cover the tree from summer.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2.5m (W) LAGERSTROEMIA ''DE'PUARD'' - (CREPE MYRTLE) Small tree with a compact, rounded head and smooth, mottled bark. Lime-green leaves in spring age green through summer and turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow colours during autumn. Large, cone-shaped panicles of lilac-mauve flowers in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) LAGERSTROEMIA 'KIMONO' - (CREPE MYRTLE) Upright, vase-shaped tree. Frilly, white flowers in summer. Yellow, orange, and red autumn leaves. Frost-hardy. Will handle moderate winds. Drought tolerant once established.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) LAGERSTROEMIA 'SAINT EMILION' - (CREPE MYRTLE) Small tree with a compact, rounded head and smooth, mottled bark. Lime-green spring leaves age green through summer and turn brilliant red, orange, and yellow colours through autumn. Large, cone-shaped panicles of red-crimson flowers in summer. Will handle moderate winds.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 3m (W)
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LAGUNARIA PATERSONII - (PRIMROSE TREE, NORFOLK ISLAND HIBISCUS) Handsome erect and stately pyramidal-growing tree. Clothed with thick, olive-green leaves. A profusion of miniature hibiscus-shaped pink flowers through summer and autumn. Excellent as a dense screen or hedge, clips well. Very tough, enduring coastal winds and drought.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 6m (W) LARIX KAEMPFERI - (JAPANESE LARCH) Soft, blue-green leaves turn white-green in autumn before dropping. The bare red-brown branches are a winter feature. Very amenable to pruning and shaping to keep this a small- sized tree. Makes an excellent container plant. The perfect shape for a living Christmas tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H)
LAURUS NOBILIS - (SWEET BAY, BAY LAUREL) A famous tree from the Mediterranean. Forms a compact, pyramidal shape with leathery, dark-green leaves, used for flavouring food. Very amenable to pruning and shaping into any form. Can make a dense, aromatic hedge. Excellent for coastal gardens.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
LAURUS NOBILIS 'BAYGOLD' - (SWEET BAY, BAY LAUREL) Forms a compact, pyramidal shape with leathery, golden- yellow leaves, used for flavouring food. Very amenable to pruning and shaping into any form. Can make a dense, aromatic hedge. Excellent for coastal gardens. Prefers semi- shade as the yellow foliage is susceptible to sunburn in hot climates.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) LEPTOSPERMUM NITIDUM 'COPPER SHEEN' - (SHINY TEA TREE) Very quick-growing large shrub with red young stems. Small, bronze-purple leaves smother the arching branches. Can be pruned to form a dense, colourful shelter or screen. A profusion of single, white flowers in summer. Very hardy, tolerant of drought conditions.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 4m (W) LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM - (MANUKA) Makes an excellent screen, shelter, or filler shrub. Fast- growing and very hardy, tolerating hot dry soils and cold temperatures. The bushes are smothered with a profusion of single, white flowers from spring. These are much loved by bees. Aromatic foliage.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM 'WIRI DONNA' - (MANUKA) Bears large, single, crimson flowers between July and October. These contrast well with the beautiful, bronze foliage. Hardy tree that prefers full sun with free-draining soil. Frost and drought tolerant once established.
Native Evergreen 1.5m (H) x 1m (W)
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LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM 'WIRI JOAN' - (MANUKA) Small, bright-green leaves cover this dense, bushy shrub. The flower buds are a feature over winter before bursting into bright-red, double-blossoms which smother the bush over an extended period in spring. Hardly any seeds form. Hardy for well-drained sunny positions.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) LIQUIDAMBAR
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA - (AMERICAN SWEETGUM) Forms a stately, pyramidal tree with well-spaced branches and rugged, corky bark. Handsome, shining, five to seven-lobed, maple-shaped leaves. A riot of red, orange, yellow, and purple autumn leaves over a long period. Colours well in all climates.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 6m (W)
LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA 'GUMBALL' - (AMERICAN SWEETGUM) One of our top-selling trees. Forms a dense, rounded ball of maple-shaped leaves. Autumn leaves in purple, orange, yellow, and red that persist well into winter. Excellent street tree. Great for formal planting.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 2m (W) LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA 'LANE ROBERTS' - (AMERICAN SWEETGUM) Has a neat, pyramidal growth habit with smooth bark. Distinctive, rich crimson-red autumn leaves. Reliably colours every year regardless of the climatic conditions. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA 'LITTLE RICHARD' - (DWARF SWEETGUM) A dwarf selection. Narrow, upright growth habit with smaller, finer leaves. They turn a brilliant crimson in autumn and these hold well on the trees through winter. Tolerates moist and clay soil conditions.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) LIQUIDAMBAR STYRACIFLUA 'WORPLESDON' - (AMERICAN SWEETGUM) Upright, pyramidal form with outer branches that gracefully droop. The maple-shaped leaves are finely-cut and deeply- lobed. Striking autumn leaves are pale-orange and apricot before turning scarlet and purple.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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LIRIODENDRON
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA - (TULIP TREE) A magnificent, tall, pyramidal tree with a broad, spreading crown. Beautiful bright-green leaves turn a glorious butter- yellow in autumn. Fragrant yellow, orange-banded, tulip- shaped flowers are borne in summer. Excellent as a large lawn and paddock specimen.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H)
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA 'ALLENTON GOLD' - (TULIP TREE) This selection of Liriodendron tulipifera has beautiful, butter- yellow leaves. Autumn colour is a deeper gold. Has a neat, broadly-conical growth habit. Grows slower than Liriodendron tulipifera. Yellow foliage is more susceptible to burn in very hot conditions. Fragrant yellow, orange-banded, tulip-shaped flowers are borne in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H)
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA 'AUREOMARGINATUM' - (VARIEGATED TULIP TREE) Strikingly variegated large green leaves are heavily-bordered with a rich golden-yellow. Colour is more muted through summer but intensifies through autumn. Forms a perfect pyramid of up-swept branches. Will lighten up any dull area. Fragrant yellow, orange-banded, tulip-shaped flowers are borne in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA 'FASTIGIATUM' - (UPRIGHT TULIP TREE) Narrow, upright, columnar form. Excellent for confined spaces, avenues, screens, or focal points in formal gardens. Beautiful green summer leaves turn a glorious butter-yellow in autumn. Excellent street tree. Fragrant yellow, orange-banded, tulip- shaped flowers are borne in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA 'SNOWBIRD' - (VARIEGATED UPRIGHT TULIP TREE) Forms a perfect pyramid of up-swept branches. Strikingly variegated large green leaves are heavily-bordered with cream- white. Golden-yellow autumn leaves. Fragrant yellow, orange- banded, tulip-shaped flowers are borne in summer.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) LOPHOSTEMON CONFERTUS - (QUEENSLAND BRUSH BOX, BRISBANE BOX, VINEGAR TREE) A fast-growing tree that is drought-tolerant once established. The wood is strong and durable, used in shipbuilding, making floors and bridges, and for general building timber. Has salmon-coloured bark that flakes off over summer revealing orange-brown tones on the trunk. Produces clusters of small white flowers in spring and summer.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 6m (W)
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LOPHOZONIA MENZIESII - (NEW ZEALAND SILVER BEECH) Formerly known as Nothofagus menziesii. Forms an erect, pyramidal, narrow-growing tree. Small, deep-green leaves. Young spring growth is pale-green against the silver-white trunk. Prefers cooler climates. Will grow in warm climates with adequate moisture and shelter from hot winds.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) LOQUAT JAPONICA Also known as Eriobotrya japonica. Clusters of small, white flowers in winter. Fruit ripens from early-spring to early- summer. Flavour is sweet-tart, similar to a plum or cherry. Prefers moist, well-drained soil in full-sun, but will tolerate partial shade. Drought-tolerant once established. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 5m (H)
MACADAMIA 'BEAUMONT' New leaves are red-maroon, and bright-pink flowers are produced from spring to summer. Begins bearing macadamia nuts young and improves with age. Nuts are borne from summer to autumn. Partially self-fertile, but produces better crops when planted with another macadamia variety.
Edible Evergreen 5m (H)
MAGNOLIA
MAGNOLIA 'AMETHYST FLAME' - (VANCE HOOPER HYBRID) Early-season, medium-sized, bright red-purple blooms. Free- flowering on an upright shrub or small tree. Blooms from a young age.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 1m (W) MAGNOLIA 'ATHENE' - (JURY HYBRID) Erect, vase-shaped tree becoming rounded with age. Flowers from an early age. Large, fragrant, cup and saucer-shaped flowers with rounded, silky, textured petals. Flowers are white at the rim, shading to rose-purple with white interiors. Mid- spring flowering.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'BILLOWING CLOUD' - (HYBRID) Smaller-growing hybrid that has masses of white flowers with a blush of rose-pink at the base. Sweet perfume. Rounded habit
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H)
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MAGNOLIA 'BLACK TULIP' - (JURY HYBRID) Goblet-shaped, heavily-textured blooms of glowing black-red on a small, neat, rounded tree. The flowers retain their shape and solid colour. Flowers from an early age. Ideal for the smaller garden. Mid-spring flowering.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'BRIXTON BELLE' - (VANCE HOOPER HYBRID) Large, cup and saucer-shaped, bright-pink flowers with cream-white inners. Flowers from the first year in tremendous abandon. A neat spreading tree, suited to the smaller garden. Mid-season flowering, sometimes having a second summer flower.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'BURGUNDY STAR' - (JURY HYBRID) Glowing, burgundy-red, tulip-shaped buds which open out to large, star-shaped flowers. Very floriferous variety which flowers from an early age and for a prolonged period. Narrow, erect grower. Perfect where space is limited. Mid-season flowering. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 3m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'BUTTERFLIES' - (HYBRID) One of the best yellow hybrids. Very free-flowering with a mass of cream-yellow, star-shaped flowers that sit atop the branches like butterflies. Forms a small, rounded tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'CAMEO' - (VANCE HOOPER HYBRID) Elegant, sculpted blooms of a rounded form. The outer side of the petals is red-purple, with a rose-white inner surface. Wind-tolerant blooms are produced in abundance from the first year.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA CAMPBELLII 'ALBA' - (SPECIES) Large, upright-growing tree with wide-spreading branches. A glorious show of huge, white, cup and saucer-shaped flowers in mid-winter. Deliciously scented flowers. This tree takes around five years to commence flowering but is well worth waiting for.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) MAGNOLIA CAMPBELLII 'CHARLES RAFFILL' - (CAMPBELLII HYBRID) Large, upright-growing tree with wide-spreading branches. A glorious show of huge, deep-pink, cup and saucer-shaped flowers with white interiors in early spring. This tree takes around five years to commence flowering but is well worth waiting for.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 7m (W)
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MAGNOLIA CAMPBELLII 'SIR HAROLD HILLIER' - (HYBRID) Selection from England. Large, cup and saucer-shaped flowers of pure-white. Tree grows to be broadly conical and settles to flower about three years from planting.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'CLEOPATRA' - (VANCE HOOPER HYBRID) Upright, conical grower well-suited to areas where space is limited. Flowers from an early age with a profusion of flowers. Cup-shaped blooms are red-purple with a glowing sheen. Early-spring flowering with a second summer flowering in warm summers. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MAGNOLIA DENUDATA - (YULAN MAGNOLIA) Goblet-shaped, pure-white, lemon-scented flowers with broad, fleshy petals glisten on the bare branches in August. Broad pyramidal form with wide-spreading branches of oriental appearance. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
MAGNOLIA DENUDATA 'GERE' - (YULAN MAGNOLIA) The same beautiful flowers as Magnolia denudata, but flowers three weeks later. Useful to grow in areas that get frosts in August. Forms an upright, pyramidal habit. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'FELIX' - (JURY HYBRID) Huge 30cm, cup-shaped, heavily-textured flowers of salmon-pink to red. Large, hairy buds split open to reveal the wondrous fragrant flowers. Flowers from an early age. Medium-sized, upright grower with spreading branches and large leaves. Flowers mid-season.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'GALAXY' - (KOSAR HYBRID) Large, dark-pink, slender, tulip-shaped flowers in late-spring. Ideal in areas that get late frosts. Fragrant flowers with a sweet smell. Formal, upright, pyramidal grower. Will fit into small spaces. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'GENIE' - (VANCE HOOPER HYBRID) An outstanding small-growing, conical magnolia. Goblet- shaped flowers are burgundy-red all the way through. Flowers for ten weeks through spring with a second summer flowering. Produces healthy leaves and is proven to be frost hardy. Ideal where space is limited.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
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MAGNOLIA 'GOLD STAR' An upright grower with spreading branches. Bears a profusion of fragrant, large, multi-petalled, star-shaped flowers of soft butter-yellow which fade to cream-white. Mid-season flowering. Bronze-coloured spring leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'BLANCHARD' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Strong, compact, columnar form. Large, glossy-green leaves have a thick under-coating of cinnamon-brown. Produces large, white, single flowers through the warmer months. Will grow in most soils. Great avenue or driveway specimen.
Exotic Evergreen 7m (H) x 5m (W)
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'FERRUGINEA' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Large, handsome, deep glossy-green leaves, rusty-brown felted beneath. Pure white, thickly-textured flowers are produced in summer and autumn. They are strongly scented of citrus. Forms an elegant round-headed specimen shade tree. Tolerant of poorly drained positions.
Exotic Evergreen 7m (H) x 5m (W)
MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'JADE EMPEROR' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Handsome, large evergreen tree with a broad, conical shape. Large, glossy-green leaves (no russeting underneath the leaves). Huge, cream-white, fragrant blooms in summer. Quite wind hardy, prefers moist soil.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'KAY PARRIS' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Seedling from Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem'. Very compact, upright grower which responds well to pruning. Makes a great hedge. Large, white flowers over a long period in the warmer months. Shiny, green wavy leaves, with orange-brown fuzzy undersides. Bright-pink new leaves and shoots.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'LITTLE GEM' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Small, compact, narrowly columnar tree. Smaller glossy deep-green leaves with brown felt underneath. Citrus-scented flowers are borne through summer and autumn. Excellent for the smaller garden and as a street tree. Tolerant of poorly- drained positions.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'MAIN STREET' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Narrow, upright, columnar growth habit. Very compact form makes this an ideal selection as a street or avenue tree. Handsome, large, glossy-green leaves are heavily-russeted with felt underneath. Large, lemon-scented, cream-white flowers through summer. Prefers moist soil.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H)
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MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA 'TEDDY BEAR' - (EVERGREEN MAGNOLIA) Smaller, narrow, columnar grower, slower but neater than other evergreen forms, with a tight branch structure. Glossy- green leaves have fuzzy, brown undersides. Large, fragrant, white flowers through summer. Ideal for large containers, paths, and almost anywhere requiring height not width.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'HEAVEN SCENT' - (GRESHAM HYBRID) Erect, pastel lavender-pink, tulip-shaped blooms, paler towards the tips and with white interiors. A unique colour among magnolias and flowers have a pleasant fragrance. Upright, rounded grower. Mid-spring flowering. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'HONEY TULIP' - (JURY HYBRID) Golden form of Black Tulip with the same heavily-textured, goblet-shaped flowers, but with a smaller growth habit. Retains its yellow colouring without fading. Perfect for the smaller garden. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 2.5m (W)
MAGNOLIA ''IAN'S RED'' - (IAN BALDICK HYBRID) Large, glowing, clear-red, heavily-textured, cup and saucer- shaped flowers in late-winter. Flowers prolifically from an early age. Forms a round-headed tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) MAGNOLIA 'IOLANTHE' - (JURY HYBRID) Rich, deep-pink buds open to large, heavily-textured, delicate, pastel rose-pink flowers with cream-pink interiors. They open like large bowls. Flowers from an early age and over a five week period from early-spring. Forms a neat, rounded tree with an open, airy branching habit.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) MAGNOLIA 'J.C. WILLIAMS' - (CAERHAYS HYBRID) Large, black-red buds open to very large, bowl-shaped, glowing rose-purple flowers with pink interiors. Flowers prolifically from an early age. Mid-spring flowering. Large, upright, spreading tree with an open airy form.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) MAGNOLIA 'KOBAN DORI' A multi-branched tree with a pyramidal form. Cup-shaped blooms are bright-yellow and appear as the leaves emerge. Excellent choice for providing colour in a mixed garden or a dull corner.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
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MAGNOLIA LILIIFLORA 'NIGRA' - (HYBRID) A compact, slender cultivar from Japan, forming a low, many- branched shrub. Slender, pansy-black buds open to dark maroon-purple flowers with cream-white interiors. Flowers from an early age for about two months from spring into summer.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) MAGNOLIA X LOEBNERI 'LEONARD MESSEL' - (HYBRID) Forms a large, upright shrub or small tree, becoming covered in mid-spring with deep-lilac buds which open out paler. Twelve petals open into fragrant, star-shaped flowers. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'LOIS' Well-formed, cup-shaped blooms of bright-yellow from green buds. Flowers emerge with the leaves in mid-spring. Forms a rounded, conical shape.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'MARGARET HELEN' - (HYBRID) Bowl-shaped blooms with pointed petals of a clear pink-red, freely produced from a young age. Has a multi-branched, upright form.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'MILKY WAY' - (JURY HYBRID) Large, ice-white, heavily-textured flowers with a soft-pink base. Cup-shaped, deliciously fragrant blooms. Becomes an erect, neatly-rounded tree. Ideal for the smaller garden. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'PURPLE SENSATION' - (IAN BALDICK HYBRID) Large, luscious, cup and saucer-shaped flowers of glowing- purple in early-spring. Upright, columnar grower. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'RED AS' - (IAN BALDICK HYBRID) Upright-growing large bush or small tree. Goblet-shaped, firmly-textured flowers are a solid bright wine-red. Mid-season flowering. Perfect for the smaller garden. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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MAGNOLIA 'ROYAL PURPLE' A small, upright tree of slender habit with cup-shaped blooms of strong rose-purple. Flowers have a pleasant fragrance. Early to mid-season flowering. Bred in New Zealand by Peter Cave.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 1.5m (W) MAGNOLIA 'SERENE' - (JURY HYBRID) Strong-growing, upright grower. Large, rounded, bowl-shaped flowers are a deep rose-pink with ivory-white interiors. Slightly fragrant blooms for a long period from mid to late-spring. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA Goblet-shaped, cream-white flowers are flushed pink-purple at the base with white interiors. Flowers from an early age. Easy to grow. Mid-season flowering. Forms a small, spreading tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W)
MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA 'ALBA' Candle-shaped, cream-white flowers are flushed pink-purple at the base with white interiors. Flowers from an early age. Easy to grow. Mid-season flowering. Forms a small, spreading tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W) MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA 'LENNEI ALBA' Small, neat, upright grower. Large, goblet-shaped, ivory-white flowers. Mid-season flowering. Flowers from an early age. Perfect for the smaller garden. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA 'RUSTICA RUBRA' Hardy, vigorous, large-growing tree without spreading branches. Large, goblet-shaped, soft rose-purple flowers with pure-white interiors. Flowers from an early age. Mid-season flowering.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) MAGNOLIA X SOULANGEANA 'SAN JOSE' An upright and free-flowering hybrid with pink flowers, the colour fading to a bold white edge. A magnificent pale-pink hybrid.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
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MAGNOLIA 'STAR WARS' - (OZ BLUMHARDT HYBRID) Bushy, upright, compact grower. A profusion of large, rose- pink buds open out to fragrant, wide broadly-petalled stars of firm texture. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA STELLATA 'DAWN' - (STAR MAGNOLIA) One of the best pink-flowering star magnolias. The flowers are pink in bud, opening blush-pink, and fading to white-pink. Has lighter-pink flowers than Magnolia stellata 'Jane Platt'. A strong, vigorous grower. Flowers early-spring in great abundance.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H)
MAGNOLIA STELLATA 'JANE PLATT' - (STAR MAGNOLIA) Forms a compact, densely-branched, small, spreading bush. The smallest of the star magnolias. Deep-pink buds open to frilly flowers of white with pink undersides. Has darker- pink flowers than Magnolia stellata 'Dawn'. Very pretty and desirable. Early-spring flowering. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H) x 1.5m (W)
MAGNOLIA STELLATA 'ROYAL STAR' - (STAR MAGNOLIA) A compact, multi-stemmed shrub to small tree. Star-shaped white flowers with a touch of pink open from pale-pink buds in early-spring.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA STELLATA 'WATERLILY' - (STAR MAGNOLIA) Vigorous grower. Medium-sized, compact, multi-branched, twiggy bush. Large, semi-double flowers with many petals open from pale-pink buds to star-shaped white flowers with a blush of pink on each petal. Early-spring flowering. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'STRAWBERRY FIELDS' - (HYBRID) Upright, columnar grower. In early-spring, fat, furry buds split to release large, vibrant, wine-red goblets which open out into a star of broad petals. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'SUNDANCE' - (HYBRID) Elegant, tulip-shaped, deep-yellow flowers dance like canaries on the bare branches in mid-spring. Tidy, conical grower with slender branches. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W)
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MAGNOLIA 'SUNSATION' - (HYBRID) Green buds open to cup-shaped, yellow flowers with a green tinge and a red base. Very profuse flowering in mid-spring, mostly before the leaves emerge. A small, upright, columnar form which fits into smaller spaces.
Exotic Deciduous 4.5m (H) MAGNOLIA 'SUSAN' - (KOSAR HYBRID) Forms an upright, multi-branched shrub. Erect, long, tapered, deep claret-purple buds open to red-violet flowers with white- tinged violet interiors. Flowers with great abundance in late- spring, from an early age. Flowers are slightly fragrant.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W)
MAGNOLIA 'TOUCH OF CLASS' Rich flowering with solid, tulip-shaped, pink-red flowers. Due to the abundant flowering, the growth is compact.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
MAGNOLIA 'ULA' Blooms appear at the end of the season on bare branches when most other magnolias are past their best. Has spectacular blooms of rose-pink.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 2.5m (W) MAGNOLIA 'VULCAN' - (JURY HYBRID) Erect and open-branched habit. Massive, brilliant, ruby-red, heavily-textured flowers open from wine-red buds in late- winter. They exude a fruity fragrance. Not good for areas with early spring frosts. Flowers from an early age.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 4m (W) MAGNOLIA 'WOODSMAN' - (HYBRID) An unusual flower colour. Green-yellow to chocolate tulip- shaped flowers, with soft-pink centres. Popular for floral arrangements. A small, upright grower. Flowers from an early age. Late-spring flowering. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MAGNOLIA 'YELLOW BIRD' - (HYBRID) An upright grower that is one of the best yellow-flowered magnolias. Produces masses of beautiful yellow flowers in spring.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 2m (W)
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MAGNOLIA 'YELLOW LANTERN' - (HYBRID) Large flowers are yellow with a hint of pink at the base. The flowers are tulip-shaped and fragrant. Flowers early October. An upright grower.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) MALUS
MALUS 'ARROW GOLD' - (CRABAPPLE) Bunches of large, white-pink blossoms in mid-spring. An autumn profusion of large, clear-yellow crabapples are borne on branches. Can be made into jelly. Excellent variety to pleach or espalier.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
MALUS BACCATA 'JACKII' - (SIBERIAN CRABAPPLE) Broad-headed, upright grower with dark-green, disease- resistant leaves. Shell-pink buds open to large, white flowers in spring. Small, maroon-red crabapples in autumn with yellow leaves. Great all-round tree, tolerating urban pollution. Ideal for avenues and as a street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS 'BARBARA ANN' - (CRABAPPLE) Fragrant, double, pink blossoms contrast with the new red spring leaves. An upright, open grower very suited to training such as espaliering. Small, dark red-purple crabapples persist on the tree until devoured by birds in winter.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS 'CORONET PEAK' - (CRABAPPLE) A neat-growing shade tree with horizontal spreading branches. Pink buds open out to pure-white blossoms in spring. Produces a mass of gold-yellow crabapples.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS 'ECHTERMEYER' - (WEEPING CRABAPPLE) Forms a graceful, wide-spreading canopy of blue-black stems. Red-tinted new leaves change to purple, then a bronze-green over summer. Rose-crimson flowers in spring. Small, red- purple crabapples follow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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MALUS 'ELLERSLIE' - (WEEPING CRABAPPLE, PVR) Excellent weeper for a narrow space. Red new leaves turn bronze through summer. Dark-red buds open to soft-crimson flowers, followed by small, red crabapples. These persist until eaten by birds in winter.
Exotic Deciduous 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W) MALUS 'FLAMINGO' - (CRABAPPLE, PVR) A hardy tree of columnar habit. Double, red buds open to deep-pink flowers in spring. New foliage is a deep burgundy- red to plum-purple. Deep-red to purple crabapples in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 0.5m (W)
MALUS FLORIBUNDA - (JAPANESE CRABAPPLE) Strong-growing, small tree which can be trained to form a horizontal canopy of arching branches. In early-spring, a mass of crimson-red buds open to white flowers with a hint of pink. Small, red crabapples develop over autumn but are soon devoured by birds.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
MALUS 'GORGEOUS' - (CRABAPPLE) Round-headed, small tree. Branches are festooned with white blossoms in spring. Spectacular crops of bright crimson-red fruit hang like cherries on long thin stalks. Crabapples make superb jelly. Fruit will persist on the trees until eaten by birds.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS IOENSIS 'PLENA' - (BETCHEL CRABAPPLE) Small, vase-shaped tree. In late-spring, a profusion of large, soft-pink, semi-double flowers appear. Lovely yellow and orange autumn leaves. Produces small amounts of light- yellow crabapples after flowering. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS 'JACK HUMM' - (CRABAPPLE) Rounded tree with masses of white blossoms from red buds in mid-spring. One of the best varieties for large production of brilliantly coloured crabapples which are bright-crimson, flushed yellow and orange. Great for jelly making. Fruit will persist well into winter until devoured by birds.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W) MALUS 'JELLY KING' - (CRABAPPLE, PVR) Upright, compact, small tree. In mid-spring, becomes covered with large, fragrant, pure-white blossoms over a long period. Huge crops of medium-sized, orange-pink crabapples follow. Fruit will make a colourful display all winter as birds don't eat them. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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MALUS 'LAMBADA' - (CRABAPPLE) A small flat topped tree with wide spreading horizontal branches making it an ideal choice as a small shade tree. Rosy red buds open paler pink and sit among the emerging bronze new spring leaves. Deep-red to purple crabapples in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS 'PROFUSION' - (CRABAPPLE) Small, round-headed tree. In mid-spring, is smothered with clusters of slightly-fragrant, vivid, wine-red flowers. Copper- crimson spring leaves. Small, blood-red fruit follow and persist until eaten by birds. Yellow and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MALUS 'RED TOP' - (CRABAPPLE, PVR) Compact, upright grower. A profusion of semi-double, dark- pink blossoms emerge with the bright-red new leaves which turn green through summer. Little red crabapples follow and persist until eaten by birds. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W)
MALUS 'STRATHMORE' - (CRABAPPLE) Narrow-growing, upright, columnar tree, perfect for areas where space is restricted but height is required. Red buds open to large, dark-pink flowers with the emerging bronze-red leaves. Red to purple, cherry-like fruit persist on the tree until eaten by birds. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) MALUS TRILOBATA - (CRABAPPLE) Erect, pyramidal grower with stout stems clothed in beautiful, deeply-lobed, maple-shaped leaves. Glossy green leaves through summer, turning brilliant red, orange, and scarlet in autumn. Large, single, white spring blossoms. Few fruit. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) MALUS TSCHONOSKII - (UPRIGHT JAPANESE CRABAPPLE) Beautiful, pyramidal grower with silver-white, felted spring leaves. Bright-green leaves through summer, felted white underneath. A glorious show in autumn with yellow, orange, red, and purple leaves. White flowers in spring. Few fruit. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 4m (W) MALUS 'VAN ESELTINE' - (CRABAPPLE) Small columnar tree with erect branches. Large, rose-pink, semi-double flowers open from scarlet buds. Yellow fruit. Ideal for smaller gardens. A good street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 1.5m (W)
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MALUS 'WRIGHTS SCARLET' - (CRABAPPLE) A spectacular fruiting crabapple with large, crimson-red fruit, which hold on the tree through most of winter. White blossoms in spring. Forms a spreading canopy of branches.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) MELIA AZEDARACH - (PERSIAN LILAC, CHINABERRY) Quick-growing tree with a stout trunk. Open form with wide- spreading branches to give light shade. Pinnate leaves appear with the caramel-scented panicles of lilac-pink flowers in late- spring. Clear-yellow autumn leaves. Withstands strong winds and drought. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W)
MELICOPE TERNATA - (WHARANGI) Forms a rounded, large bush of shiny, lime-green leaves. Grows well in sandy soils sheltered from the worst of the coastal winds. Tolerates light frosts. Shining black seeds in clusters are a feature over late-summer.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MELICYTUS CHATHAMICUS - (CHATHAM ISLAND MAHOE) Large, oval, green leaves with toothed margins. Small yellow flowers in spring. Tolerates cold, windy, and coastal conditions.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) MELICYTUS RAMIFLORUS - (MAHOE, WHITEYWOOD) A small, multi-stemmed, bushy tree. Ideal for quick screening. Hardy for dry conditions in sun or semi-shade. Attractive green leaves and purple berries in autumn.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) MERYTA SINCLAIRII - (PUKANUI, PUKA) A striking tree with a tropical appearance, having large, paddle-shaped leaves of glossy light-green. Prefers a sunny position which is frost-free. Tolerates coastal exposure. When grown on the coast, grows a lot more bushy and lower. Excellent for containers.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES - (DAWN REDWOOD) A handsome tree through all the seasons with a slender, pyramidal form. Resembles the California Redwood. An upright specimen tree in the landscape. Soft, ferny leaves are bright green through summer, becoming tawny pink and burnished gold through autumn. Grows best in moisture retentive soil.
Exotic Deciduous 12m (H) x 5m (W)
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METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES 'GOLD RUSH' - (DAWN REDWOOD) Conical grower with a soft, ferny foliage. Cypress-like timber is moderately durable. Prefers damp to wet sites. Foliage a soft gold-yellow turning orange in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) METROSIDEROS
METROSIDEROS EXCELSA - (POHUTUKAWA) Thrives in coastal situations. Will tolerate poor soils, wet, and drought conditions. Forms a large, broad-headed tree with thick, grey-green leaves. A profusion of glowing, crimson-red flowers borne during December. They attract nectar-seeking birds. Can be pruned as hedges and screens or left as a specimen.
Native Evergreen 7m (H) x 7m (W)
METROSIDEROS EXCELSA 'LIGHTHOUSE' - (POHUTUKAWA) A more compact and erect-growing pohutukawa. Produces beautiful bright-red flowers from early to mid-summer. Vulnerable to heavy frosts, especially when young. Hardy tree, tolerating most soil and environmental conditions.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 3m (W) METROSIDEROS EXCELSA 'MAORI PRINCESS' - (POHUTUKAWA) Selected for its more upright, narrow growth habit. Just as tough as Metrosideros excelsa and with scarlet-red flowers through December which attract birds. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 7m (H) x 5m (W) METROSIDEROS EXCELSA 'SCARLET PIMPERNEL' - (POHUTUKAWA) A smaller-growing pohutukawa with magenta-red flowers and a prolific flowering habit. Will grow into a small tree, but can be kept in a large container. Great for small spaces. Just as tough as Metrosideros excelsa.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) METROSIDEROS 'MAUNGAPIKO' - (SOUTHERN RATA CROSS) Pohutukawa and Southern rata cross. This narrow-growing, erect tree is clothed with shiny, pointed, fresh-green leaves. A profusion of scarlet flowers, which attract birds, cover the tree in early-January. Excellent tough coastal tree, withstanding a lot more frost than Metrosideros excelsa. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W)
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METROSIDEROS 'MISTRAL' - (NORTHERN RATA CROSS) Pohutukawa and Northern rata cross. Smaller, denser-growing tree forming a neat canopy of thick, olive-green leaves. A profusion of deep rust-red flowers from mid-December attract nectar-seeking birds. Excellent tough coastal tree. Superb as a screen. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) METROSIDEROS ROBUSTA - (NORTHERN RATA) A very bushy tree with small, dark olive-green leaves. Cold hardy and tolerant of moderate coastal exposure. Superb as a screen and very adaptable to pruning into any shape or form. Rust-red flowers are borne in mid-December. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W)
METROSIDEROS UMBELLATA - (SOUTHERN RATA) Most cold hardy of the Metrosideros family. Very slow- growing with a bushy, multi-stemmed growth habit. Red new stems and leaves are a feature. Mature leaves are glossy, leathery, and pointed. Glowing scarlet flowers in mid-January. Requires a moist, cooler position.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) MICHELIA
MICHELIA 'BUBBLES' - (BLUMHARDT HYBRID) Forms a wide-spreading, pyramidal tree with glossy, deep- green leaves. Velvet buds open to slightly-fragrant, cream- white, rounded flowers with pink edges in spring.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) MICHELIA DOLTSOPA 'SILVER CLOUD' - (SWEET MICHELIA) A selected and grafted variety of Michelia doltsopa which flowers from its first years. Large, cream-white flowers have many petals. Is a smaller grower, but otherwise same attributes as Michelia doltsopa.
Exotic Evergreen 4.5m (H) x 3.5m (W) MICHELIA 'FAIRY BLUSH' - (JURY HYBRID, FAIRY MAGNOLIA, PVR) A dense, bushy shrub with shining, pale-green leaves. From early-spring, bears a profusion of long, russet buds which open to fruity-fragrant, lilac-pink flowers with cream-white interiors. Ideal for hedging, pruning into any shape, or growing as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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MICHELIA 'FAIRY CREAM' - (JURY HYBRID, FAIRY MAGNOLIA, PVR) Large shrub or small tree with shining, pale-green leaves. Has a strong, horizontal branching structure which makes it ideal for training, especially pleaching. From early-spring, bears long, russet buds which open to star-shaped, fragrant, cream flowers. Will grow as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) MICHELIA 'FAIRY WHITE' - (JURY HYBRID, FAIRY MAGNOLIA, PVR) Large shrub or small tree with shining, pale-green leaves. Has a strong, horizontal branching structure which makes it ideal for training, especially pleaching. From early-spring, bears long, russet buds which open to star-shaped, fragrant flowers of pure-white. Will grow as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
MICHELIA FIGO - (PORT WINE MAGNOLIA) Dense, multi-stemmed bush with glossy, pale-green leaves right down to the ground. Small yellow and pink flowers hide among the leaves and impart a fruity fragrance from late- spring through summer. Ideal for hedging, pruning into any shape, or growing as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H)
MICHELIA GRACIPES A form of Michelia yunnanensis with rounded leaves. A small, neat bush. Pyramidal grower with deep-green leaves. Produces a mass of pure-white flowers over a long period from early-spring. Ideal for hedging, pruning into any shape, or growing as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) MICHELIA 'INSPIRATION' Upright and dense growth habit, ideal where space is limited. Shiny, dark-green leaves. Velvet-brown buds open to porcelain- white, star-shaped flowers from early-spring and over many weeks. Delicious fragrance. Will grow in partly shaded areas. Frost tolerant and top seller.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) MICHELIA 'LEMON FRAGRANT' - (THIRKETTLE HYBRID) A small, neat bush and pyramidal grower with attractive, fresh-green leaves. Produces a mass of large, lemon-scented, cream-white, star-shaped flowers over a long period from early-spring. Ideal for hedging, pruning into any shape, or growing as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) MICHELIA 'MIXED UP MISS' - (BLUMHARDT HYBRID) Forms a wide-spreading, smaller, pyramidal tree with shining, pale-green leaves. Velvet buds open to deliciously-fragrant, cream-white, rounded flowers with purple edges in spring. Leaves drop as the flowers emerge but quickly refoliate once flowering has finished.
Exotic Evergreen 3.5m (H) x 2.5m (W)
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MICHELIA 'PATON PINK' - (THIRKETTLE HYBRID) Excellent, dark-green leaves densely cover this small, pyramidal-growing tree. During spring, bears pink, tulip-shaped flowers. Healthy, easy grower which retains its leaves well.
Exotic Evergreen 3.5m (H) x 2.5m (W) MICHELIA 'PRINCESS CINDERELLA' A tidy shrub, flowering in winter to spring, and again in summer to autumn. Flowers are cream-white, lightly- perfumed, and contrast beautifully with the deep-green, leathery foliage. Can be grown as a small tree, but is easily maintained as a hedge or screen.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H)
MICHELIA 'TOUCH OF PINK' An attractive tree with long, glossy, green, leathery leaves. The lovely scented flowers, with a touch of pink, are medium- sized and cup-shaped. Great to have as a specimen tree in the garden as it brings colour in late-winter and early-spring.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 2.5m (W)
MICHELIA YUNNANENSIS A small, neat, pyramidal grower with deep-green, shiny leaves. Produces a mass of small, cream-white, star-shaped flowers from velvet buds, over a long period from early-spring. Ideal for hedging, pruning into any shape, or growing as a small specimen tree.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) MICHELIA YUNNANENSIS 'VELVET AND CREAM' Perfumed white flowers in spring are 8cm - 10cm across. Clips well into a hedge. Prefers moist, acidic soil.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) MORUS ALBA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING WHITE MULBERRY) Spectacular, small, weeping tree with large, glossy-green leaves. In summer, bears sweet, oval, white fruit ripening to deep-pink, dark-red, or purple-black. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 2m (H) x 2m (W) MORUS NIGRA - (BLACK MULBERRY) Medium to eventually large, spreading tree. Thick, dark-green foliage. Ripe fruit in summer are red-black and will fall easily from the tree. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W)
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MUEHLENBECKIA ASTONII - (SHRUBBY TORORARO) Forms a dense, upright shrub with a tangle of interlacing red- brown branches and divaricating stems. Small, heart-shaped, green leaves. Very tough and hardy. Excellent as a shrub filler, for island beds, and for covering old tree stumps.
Native Evergreen 1.5m (H) MYOPORUM LAETUM - (NGAIO, MOUSEHOLE TREE) Forms a small, spreading tree or large bush with multi-stems or trunks. A rapid grower with bright-green, fleshy leaves. Drought and coastal hardy, effectively controlling sound, wind, sun, and blowing sand. Can grow as a screen or canopy shade tree.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
MYRSINE AUSTRALIS - (RED MATIPO, RED MAPOU) Forms a compact, large shrub with yellow-green leaves veined red. New shoots are red. Drought and wind tolerant. Grows in sun or semi-shade. Makes a superb, dense hedge. Can be easily trimmed into any shape or form. Small, black seeds relished by birds.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
MYRSINE SALICINA - (TORO) Slender, erect-growing tree with leathery, glossy, long, narrow leaves. As the weather cools in autumn, the young leaves turn a striking pink-amber colour. Grows in sun or shade. Tolerates both moist and dry positions. Pink berries in autumn are relished by birds. Superb container plant.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) NANDINA 'FIREPOWER' A bushy, compact shrub with year-round foliage interest. Green-yellow leaves in spring and summer, with great red- orange tones throughout winter. Effective as a small hedge or in planters.
Exotic Evergreen 1m (H) NECTARINE
NECTARINE FLATTO 'BUTTON BRIGHT' Produces good crops of sweet, yellow-fleshed fruit through mid to late-summer. Pink blossoms in spring. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
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NECTARINE 'GOLDMINE' Medium-sized, white-fleshed, freestone fruit that is juicy and sweet. Mid-season fruiting. Pink blossoms in spring. An old favourite variety which is very productive. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) NECTARINE 'QUEEN GIANT' Produces beautifully-flavoured, white-fleshed, freestone nectarines. Fruit have crimson-red and pale-cream skins. Pink blossoms in spring. Fruiting from late-December to early- February. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W)
NECTARINE 'SNOW QUEEN' One of the sweetest and juiciest nectarines, producing freestone fruit with delicious snow-white flesh with red and yellow skin. Pink blossoms in spring. Fruits from December to January. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W)
NYSSA SINENSIS - (CHINESE TUPELO) Slightly smaller-growing with wider-spreading branches than Nyssa sylvatica. Smooth, large leaves which turn vibrant scarlet-pink and orange in autumn, even in mild climates. Tolerant of wet and poor-draining soils.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) NYSSA SYLVATICA - (BLACK TUPELO, BLACK GUM) Pyramidal grower with broad, sweeping, semi-weeping branches. Dark-green, glossy leaves turn vibrant scarlet, orange, and yellow in autumn, even in mild climates. Tolerant of wet and poor-draining soils.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) NYSSA SYLVATICA 'AUTUMN CASCADE' - (WEEPING BLACK TUPELO) Pyramidal grower with wide-spreading branches that cascade to the ground. Spectacular autumn leaves of vivid-scarlet and orange. Tolerant of wet and poor-draining soils.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) OLEARIA PANICULATA - (AKIRAHO, GOLDEN AKEAKE) An excellent coastal-hardy large bush or small tree. Vigorous with an erect habit suitable for screening or hedging. Lemon- green, tough leaves are white underneath and have wavy margins. Needs perfect drainage.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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OLEARIA PANICULATA 'KAIKOURA' - (AKIRAHO) Dark-green leaves with wavy margins. Excellent for screening or as a hedge. Tolerates hard coastal conditions and cold winters. Must have excellent drainage. Selected from Kaikoura in the South Island. Makes a good coastal street tree.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) OLEARIA TRAVERSIORUM - (HAKAPIRI, CHATHAM ISLAND AKEAKE) Also known as Olearia traversii. Tough and fast-growing small shrub or tree. Tolerates light frosts, coastal conditions, wind, and part-shade. An excellent choice for hedging on dry and exposed sites. Bears small clusters of daisy-like flowers in late-spring.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2.5m (W) OLIVE
OLIVE 'ASCOLANO' Dual-purpose selection from Italy with large fruit to pit ratio. Excellent for pickling. Tall, bushy grower. Excellent for hedges, screens, lining avenues, and driveways. Cold hardy. Requires the pollinator Frantoio or Leccino for fruit set. Excellent street tree as no fruit without a pollinator.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) OLIVE 'EL GRECO' Selection from Greece. A smaller-growing, dense, bushy tree. Ideal for hedging, screening, and shaping. Excellent as a street tree. Great for containers. Self-fertile, but does not usually fruit well in New Zealand.
Edible Evergreen 3.5m (H) OLIVE 'FRANTOIO' Main Tuscan oil variety from Italy. Exceptionally high quality and quantity-yielding oil. Pickles well when green. Taller variety suitable for lining avenues and driveways. Cold tolerant. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) OLIVE 'J5' New Zealand selection. This is suited to warmer areas where no chilling is required for fruit set. Heavy yield of olives on a large tree. Excellent for hedges, screens, lining avenues, and driveways. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H)
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OLIVE 'KORONEIKI' Selection from Greece. Bears large crops of high-yielding oil from small olives. This is suited to warmer areas where no chilling is required for fruit set. Excellent for hedging and screening. Well suited to coastal areas. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) OLIVE 'LECCINO' Superb Tuscan selection from Italy for oil. Especially tolerant of cold once established. Excellent for lining driveways and avenues. Requires the pollinator Frantoio. Excellent street tree as no fruit without a pollinator.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H)
OLIVE 'MANZANILLO' Famous Spanish dual-purpose variety. Excellent texture and great eating. One of the best pickling olives. Small, spreading tree. Great possibilities for pleaching as the branches spread outwards. Not for cold areas. Requires the pollinator Frantoio. Excellent street tree as no fruit without a pollinator.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H)
OLIVE 'PICUAL' Spain's top oil variety with high quality and quantity oil production. Excellent for screening, hedging, lining avenues, and driveways. Cold hardy and tolerant of poorly-drained soils. Not for humid regions. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 3.5m (H) OLIVE 'VERDALE' A dual purpose French olive. Good for pickling at the green fruit stage. A small, compact grower well suited for hedging and screens. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 4m (H) PARROTIA PERSICA - (PERSIAN IRONWOOD) Large-growing shrub or small tree with a broad, horizontal branch structure. Tough leaves which turn vibrant shades of orange, yellow, pink, and scarlet in autumn. Withstands considerable drought and wind exposure. Will clip into a hedge or train for pleaching.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W) PARROTIA PERSICA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING PERSIAN IRONWOOD) Weeping form of Parrotia persica that develops into a mound. Beautiful autumn colours of orange, yellow, and scarlet. Awesome feature tree. Needs space. Withstands considerable drought and wind exposure.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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PAULOWNIA TOMENTOSA - (PRINCESS TREE, EMPRESS TREE) Broad-spreading tree with a stout trunk and horizontal branches. Huge, tropical-looking, hairy leaves. Large, showy, fragrant, violet-blue flowers with darker spots and yellow throats adorn the bare branches in spring. Withstands moderate frosts and inland salty gales, but not right on the coast.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 6m (W) PEACH
PEACH 'APRIL WHITE' A delicious, large, firm peach that has white flesh. Resistant to leaf-curl. Fruits February to March. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
PEACH 'BLACK BOY' Medium-sized fruit with wine-red, melting flesh. A popular variety for eating fresh and bottling. Good home-garden tree. Late-season fruiting. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEACH 'GOLDEN QUEEN' A true favourite for bottling and an excellent eater. Firm, yellow-orange flesh and deep yellow-orange skin. Fruit is slightly flat. Clingstone. Late-season fruiting. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEACHERINE ''HEALY'S'' A cross between a nectarine and a peach. Produces large, juicy, yellow-fleshed fruit. Clingstone variety that fruits from February to March. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
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PEAR
PEAR 'CONFERENCE' Long-necked, green pears with some russeting. Excellent juicy flavour. Moderately-vigorous and slightly-spreading. Excellent choice for the home gardener. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Packham's Triumph.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
PEAR 'DOYENNE DU COMICE' Large, classic, gourmet pear. Has green skin flushed red with white. Rich, juicy flesh that tastes like sweetened cinnamon. Mid to late-season fruiting. Upright and vigorous habit. High chilling hours needed to set fruit. Pollinators include Beurre Bosc, Williams' Bon Chretien, Winter Cole, and Winter Nelis.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
PEAR 'DOYENNE DU COMICE/CONFERENCE' Double pear. See Pear 'Doyenne du Comice' and Pear 'Conference' for descriptions. First image is of Pear 'Doyenne du Comice', second is of Pear 'Conference'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEAR 'RED BARTLETT' Bright-red skin when fully ripe. Very aromatic pear with melty flesh and good flavour. Mid-season fruiting. All-purpose pear for eating fresh, preserving, baking, and poaching. Pollinators in the North Island are Packam's Triumph or Winter Nelis. In the South Island, Conference or Doyenne du Comice.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEAR ''TAYLOR'S GOLD'' Pears have russeted, cinnamon-coloured skin, and a juicy, aromatic flavour. Ivory to cream-coloured flesh. Fruits from mid-spring to summer. Pollinators include Packham's Triumph, Williams' Bon Chretien, and Winter Cole.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEAR ''WILLIAMS' BON CHRETIEN'' Large, green-yellow fruit, perfect for eating or bottling. Good pollinator. Early-season fruiting. Fruit keeps well. Pollinators include Beurre Bosc, Winter Nelis, Conference, and Doyenne du Comice.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
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PEAR ''WILLIAMS' BON CHRETIEN/CONFERENCE'' Double pear. See Pear "Williams' Bon Chretien' and Pear 'Conference' for descriptions. First image is of Pear "Williams' Bon Chretien', second is of Pear 'Conference'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PEAR 'WINTER COLE' Small dessert pear. Russeted, green skin. Ripens mid to late-season. A prolific and reliable fruiter, with a spreading growth habit. A good keeper with fruit lasting well into winter. Pollinators include Beurre Bosc, Packham's Triumph, and Williams' Bon Chretien.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H)
PHOTINIA 'DARK KNIGHT' - (CHRISTMAS BERRY) A New Zealand selection of Photinia. Great for hedging and screening. Has a vigorous, upright growth habit, and an excellent branching structure. Flushes of deep fiery-red new growth throughout the year, slowly aging to a dark maroon, then finishing on a dark, glossy-green.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H)
PHOTINIA 'RED ROBIN' - (CHRISTMAS BERRY) Large, glossy-green leaves are topped with shining red new growth. Clip regularly to promote this new growth. A tough and versatile large bush which clips easily as a hedge or screen and into any shape or form.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W) PHYLLOCLADUS TRICHOMANOIDES - (TANEKAHA, CELERY PINE) Handsome, upright-growing tree with a symmetrical form. Ideal for the suburban garden to give height but not width. Plant in semi-shade in soil which doesn't dry out.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) PICEA
PICEA ENGELMANNII SUBSP. MEXICANA - (MEXICAN SPRUCE) A fast-grower with a conical form. Blue-grey needles. Small, pendant, light-brown cones.
Exotic Evergreen 6m (H)
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PICEA PUNGENS 'BABY BLUE' - (COLORADO SPRUCE, BLUE SPRUCE) Seed-produced from selected blue-grey needled trees. A more dense and smaller-growing spruce. Performs better in colder climates. Makes a superb Christmas tree.
Exotic Evergreen 2.5m (H) PICEA PUNGENS 'GLAUCA' - (COLORADO SPRUCE, BLUE SPRUCE) A narrow, pyramidal grower, densely-covered with rich, blue- green, needle-like leaves. New growth is bright-blue. Slow growing, enduring conifer.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
PICEA SITCHENSIS - (SITKA SPRUCE) Narrowly-conical growth with blue-green needles and yellow- brown cones.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H)
PICEA SMITHIANA - (MORINDA SPRUCE, WEST HIMALAYAN SPRUCE) A large vigorous spruce with green needles. Narrow-growing with slightly-weeping branches. Healthy grower with branches to the ground.
Exotic Evergreen 6m (H) PINUS PINEA - (STONE PINE, UMBRELLA PINE) This tree has been used and cultivated for its edible pine nuts since prehistoric times. They are widespread in horticultural cultivation as ornamental trees and planted in gardens and parks around the world. Forms a flat, umbrella-shaped crown. Self-fertile.
Edible Evergreen 6m (H) PISTACIA CHINENSIS - (CHINESE PISTACHIO) Handsome small tree with elegant, glossy-green, pinnate leaves. Upright grower with spreading branches, making a perfect small shade tree. Vivid scarlet, crimson, and orange leaves in autumn. Tolerant of alkaline soils. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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PITTOSPORUM
PITTOSPORUM CRASSIFOLIUM - (KARO) Forms a large shrub or small, erect-growing tree. White-felted new shoots are covered with a dense layer of silver hair. Mature leaves are dark-green and leathery. Purple flowers fragrance the air through mid-summer. Very tough coastal- hardy specimen tree, screen, or hedge.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES - (TARATA, LEMONWOOD) Forms a rounded, medium-sized tree with large, pale-green leaves. They emit a lemon fragrance when crushed. Pale- yellow flowers scent the air through late-spring into summer. A quick-growing, hardy screen or shelter tree providing foliage right to the ground.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W)
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES 'VARIEGATUM' - (TARATA, LEMONWOOD) Forms a large, rounded bush with large, pale-green leaves, irregularly-margined with cream-white. They emit a lemon fragrance when crushed. Pale-yellow flowers scent the air through late-spring into summer. Easily grown, making a nice, compact specimen tree with foliage right to the ground.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Slender, erect, narrow, pyramidal form with black branches and stems. Small, glossy-green leaves with wavy margins. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 3m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'ELIZABETH' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Compact shrub with narrow, oval, wavy-edged, grey-green leaves that are edged with cream and flushed pink in all seasons. Scented, dark-purple, star-shaped flowers are borne from early-summer.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'EMERALD GREEN' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Has glossy, emerald-green foliage on black stems. Fast- growing, hardy tree for hedging and screening. Responds well to trimming.
Native Evergreen 3m (H)
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PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'HEDGEHOG' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Also known as Pittosporum tenuifolium 'Frankies Folly'. Dwarf grower that is ideal for topiary, low-hedging, and borders. Compact form with lime-green leaves. Hardy shrub, tolerating most conditions except extreme wet and dry.
Native Evergreen 0.6m (H) x 0.6m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'IRISH LUCK' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Bears deep-green foliage with fine, silver hairs on the leaf margins. An ideal hedging or topiary plant.
Native Evergreen 3m (H)
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'LIMELIGHT' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Bushy, erect grower with a pyramidal form and red stems. Small, glossy-green leaves have lime-yellow centers. Colour brightens up dark areas. Bright-purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2.5m (W)
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'LITTLE ANITA' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) The only dwarf pittosporum which grows wider than it does tall. Forms a very compact cushion of leaves. Ideal for garden edging and for container planting.
Native Evergreen 0.3m (H) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'LITTLE KIWI' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Ideal for small hedges, topiaries, and borders. Easy to grow with naturally dense foliage. Tolerates frost, wind, and coastal conditions.
Native Evergreen 0.6m (H) x 0.6m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'MILLFIELD MINT' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Bred in Taranaki. Attractive pale-green leaves with silver overtones. Quick and easily grown. Clip to any shape or size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'MIRACLE' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) A hardy grower with grey-green oval leaves that have cream- white margins. Easy, rapid grower. Excellent as a specimen or for shelter.
Native Evergreen 2m (H)
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PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'MOUNTAIN GREEN' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Bushy, erect grower with a rounded form. Small, glossy, fresh- green leaves are tightly-packed along the erect stems. Bright- purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen or hedge.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'MOUNTAIN JADE' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Bushy, erect grower with a pyramidal form. Small, glossy, fresh-green leaves with a lime edge are tightly packed along the erect, black stems. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2.5m (W)
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'SILVER PILLAR' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Small, silver-green leaves with a cream edge. Leaves are slightly-flushed with pink during winter. An upright, narrow grower which rarely requires trimming. Ideal for narrow spaces and containers.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 1m (W)
PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'SILVER SHEEN' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Slender, erect, narrow, pyramidal form with black branches and stems. Small, glossy, pale, silver-green, shimmering leaves. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'STEPHENS ISLAND' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Selection from Stephens Island in the deep south, so tolerant of colder conditions and coastal areas. Forms a dense, rounded, large bush or small tree with olive-green, leathery leaves. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'VARIEGATUM' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Slender, erect, narrow, pyramidal form with grey branches and stems. Long, grey-green leaves have broad, cream-white margins. Perfect for lighting up dark areas. Bright-purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'WAI-ITI' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Erect, bushy tree. The shimmering oval leaves are clear jade- green contrasting with wine-red stems. Great as a feature tree or a hedge. Dark-maroon, almost black flowers in spring. Hardy to most soil conditions, avoid wet ground.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
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PITTOSPORUM TENUIFOLIUM 'WRINKLE BLUE' - (KOHUHU, BLACK MATIPO) Slender, erect, narrow, pyramidal form with attractively-rippled, grey-green, glossy leaves. Purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance. Quick and easy to grow in sun or shade. Can be clipped into any size or form. Excellent as a screen.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PLAGIANTHUS REGIUS - (MANATU, RIBBONWOOD) Forms a graceful, small tree with a slender and upright growth habit. Fresh-green new spring leaves and lime-green blossoms. Tolerates exposed conditions.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 3m (W)
PLANCHONELLA COSTATA - (TAWAPOU) A hardy coastal tree with an upright form when young, maturing to an open, spreading habit. Distinctive leathery, shiny, green leaves. Produces large, red-black, date-like fruit which are adored by birds. Frost tender.
Native Evergreen 3.5m (H) PLATANUS
PLATANUS X ACERIFOLIA - (LONDON PLANE) Also known as Platanus x hispanica. Grows rapidly to form a large, round-headed tree. Smooth, mottled bark peels off in large flakes. Large, palmate leaves. Perfect for large lawns, parks, avenues, and streets. Can be pruned heavily. Able to survive extreme conditions of poor soil, limited moisture, and pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 15m (H) x 10m (W) PLATANUS ORIENTALIS - (ORIENTAL PLANE) Grows rapidly to form a large, round-headed tree. Bark peels off in large flakes to give a dappled appearance. Where space permits, forms a shade tree. Perfect for large lawns, parks, avenues, and streets. Can be pruned heavily. Tolerant of pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 9m (H) x 6m (W) PLATANUS ORIENTALIS 'AUTUMN GLORY' - (ORIENTAL PLANE) This selected form of Platanus orientalis grows rapidly to form a dense, round-headed tree. The bark peels off in large flakes to give a dappled appearance. Smaller leaves are deeply-lobed. Gold and orange autumn leaves. Forms a handsome shade tree, perfect for large lawns, parks, and streets. Tolerant of pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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PLATANUS ORIENTALIS 'DIGITATA' - (ORIENTAL PLANE) Grows into a large tree with a wide, oval crown. This selected form of Platanus orientalis has deeply-divided leaves. Has attractive bark that flakes off giving a speckled appearance on the trunk. Beautiful yellow and orange autumn foliage.
Exotic Deciduous 9m (H) x 6m (W) PLATANUS ORIENTALIS 'FITZHERBERT' - (ORIENTAL PLANE) This selected form of Platanus orientalis was developed for the Manawatu, and is the feature tree in Fitzherbert Ave, Palmerston North. Withstands exposed, windy conditions and heavy clay soils. A compact, upright grower with deeply-cut green leaves. Disease-resistant.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 6m (W) PLUM
PLUM 'BILLINGTON' The first plum to ripen with dark-red skin and flesh. Heavy cropper around Christmas time. Fruit has a good flavour. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Plum 'Black Doris'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PLUM 'BLACK DORIS' Medium to large, dark black-purple skin with firm, dark-red flesh. Fruits from late-February into March. A vigorous, upright tree with heavy crops of fruit. Excellent all-purpose plum for eating, jams, sauces, and bottling. Pollinators are Plum 'Billington' and Plum 'Santa Rosa'.
Edible Deciduous 4m (H) PLUM 'HAWERA' Has large, dark-red skinned and fleshed fruit. Freestone, sweet, juicy, and very firm. Mid-season fruiting around February. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) PLUM 'LUSIA' Large, juicy plum with yellow-red skin and yellow flesh. Fruit is shaped like a mango and is very aromatic and sweet. Ripens late-January to early-February. Easy to grow and manage in the home garden. Self-fertile, but higher-yielding crops when planted with Plum 'Billington'.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H)
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PLUM 'OMEGA' Produces heavy crops of mid-sized, red fruit with speckled skin and red flesh. Fruit ripens in March. White blossoms in spring. Freestone. Partially self-fertile, but better crops when planted with Plum 'Santa Rosa', Plum 'Billington', or Plum 'Burbank'.
Edible Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) PLUM 'RUBY QUEEN' Dark red-black skin and sweet, juicy, red flesh. A highly productive producer with good disease resistance. Recommended for organic-growing and growing in areas with high humidity. Ripens late in the season. Pollinator is Plum 'Santa Rosa'.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) PODOCARPUS
PODOCARPUS CUNNINGHAMII - (MOUNTAIN TOTARA) A slow-growing conifer. Closely related to Podocarpus totara, but has longer juvenile leaves and thin, flaky, paper-like bark. Great for hedging.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) PODOCARPUS GRACILIOR - (EAST AFRICAN YELLOWWOOD) Also known as Afrocarpus gracilior. Graceful tree from Kenya. Long, narrow, fresh-green leaves clothe the slender, supple branches. Perfect for espaliering. Can clip as a narrow- growing screen. Excellent for containers and as a street tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) PODOCARPUS HENKELII - (HENKEL'S YELLOWWOOD) South African tree forming a large, pyramidal-growing tree. Shiny, dark-green, narrow leaves clothe the pendent branches. New spring shoots are a bright salmon-pink. Protect from heavy frosts.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) PODOCARPUS MACROPHYLLUS - (YEW PINE, FERN PINE) An upright grower with pale-green, slender leaves. Can make very narrow and dense hedges and screens. Tolerant of semi- shade. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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PODOCARPUS MACROPHYLLUS VAR. MAKI - (YEW PINE, FERN PINE) Moderately slow-growing, large shrub with a strongly- columnar growth habit. Can be pruned into a small tree. Features dense-growing, medium to deep-green foliage that takes very well to shearing, making it an ideal selection for use as a hedge, screen, background, column, or for topiary.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) PODOCARPUS PARLATOREI - (PARLATORE'S PODOCARP, PINO DEL CERRO) A fast growing conifer, native of South America. Makes an excellent hedge or screen, as responds well to trimming. Light-green new leaves mature shiny deep-green.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 7m (W)
PODOCARPUS TOTARA - (GREEN TOTARA) This tall pyramidal tree is covered with olive-green to bronze, needle-like leaves. New leaves are a fresh-green. Red-brown bark peels in long strips. Very tough tree tolerating dry and windy conditions. Easily trimmed as a screen or hedge. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) x 4m (W)
PODOCARPUS TOTARA 'AUREA' - (GOLDEN TOTARA) Similar growth habit to Podocarpus totara but with more graceful branches. The golden-yellow leaves are softer to touch and impart a beautiful glow in any garden. Very tough tree tolerating dry and windy conditions. Easily trimmed as a screen or hedge. Excellent street tree.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 4m (W) PODOCARPUS TOTARA 'MATAPOURI BLUE' - (BLUE TOTARA) Blue-grey leaves are a feature of this Podocarpus totara selection. Slow-growing and smaller in stature, making it ideal for the smaller garden. Can be clipped into any shape and size. Ideal as a smaller screen.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) PRUMNOPITYS FERRUGINEA - (MIRO, NEW ZEALAND BROWN PINE) A most beautiful slow-growing tree with very dark-green, feathery leaves. Mature trees bear attractive red fruit which pigeons adore. Grow in semi-shade.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) PRUMNOPITYS TAXIFOLIA - (MATAI, NEW ZEALAND BLACK PINE) Very similar looking to Miro, except during the juvenile stage when the Matai bears a tangle of silver and orange-coloured branches. Mature trees bear black fruit. Will grow out in the open and tolerates drier soils than Miro.
Native Evergreen 6m (H)
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PRUNUS
PRUNUS 'ACCOLADE' - (FLOWERING CHERRY) Small tree with a vase-shaped form and spreading branches. Yellow and orange autumn leaves. Semi-double, frilled, rich- pink flowers hang in clusters. Early-September flowering. Excellent street tree. Protect from strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H)
PRUNUS 'AMANOGAWA' - (UPRIGHT FLOWERING CHERRY) Fragrant clusters of semi-double, white to pale-pink flowers with deep margins. Flowers in late-October. Orange and yellow autumn leaves. A tree for narrow spaces where height is required. Also for lining avenues and driveways. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H)
PRUNUS X BLIREIANA - (FLOWERING PLUM) Beautiful hybrid between an ornamental plum and apricot giving a profusion of fragrant, rose-pink, double blossoms in late-August. Rich claret-red leaves persist though summer. A small, rounded grower. Perfect for smaller gardens. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 3.5m (H) x 3m (W) PRUNUS CAMPANULATA 'FELIX JURY' - (TAIWAN CHERRY) Flowers early-September. Profuse display of large, deep rose-red, single blossoms in pendulous clusters. Blossoms are full of nectar to the delight of birds. Autumn leaves are a rich blend of red, gold, and orange. Forms a small, pyramidal, upright tree. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) PRUNUS CAMPANULATA 'OKAME' - (TAIWAN CHERRY) Small tree with a compact, rounded-head and smaller leaves. Masses of bright, carmine-rose, bell-shaped, single blossoms hang in pendant clusters. Flowers early-September. Bright- orange autumn leaves. Perfect for the smaller garden. Excellent street tree. A superb tree for attracting birds and bees as flowers are full of nectar.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) PRUNUS CAMPANULATA 'PINK CLOUD' - (TAIWAN CHERRY) Delightful, small, rounded, neat-headed tree with spreading branches. Perfect shade tree for a smaller garden. Clusters of soft-pink pendant flowers hang from the branches in early- August. Blossoms are full of nectar to the delight of birds. Copper-green leaves all season. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
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PRUNUS CAMPANULATA 'SUPERBA' - (TAIWAN CHERRY) Hybrid which flowers from late-August. Profuse display of deep rose-red, single blossoms in pendulous clusters. Blossoms are full of nectar to the delight of birds. Forms a small, pyramidal, upright tree. Perfect for the smaller garden and lining driveways. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) PRUNUS CERASIFERA 'THUNDERCLOUD' - (FLOWERING PLUM) Black stems and branches are revealed through winter. Stems are wreathed in dainty, pink blossoms in early-September. Leaves emerge smoke-red and darken to purple-black. Colour persists all season. Upright-grower. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H)
PRUNUS 'ICHIYO' - (FLOWERING CHERRY) A small tree of spreading habit with gracefully ascending main branches. Double, shell-pink flowers open from pink buds in mid to late-spring. These flowers fade to white as they age. Leaves emerge bronze-green in spring, age to deep-green over summer, and turn beautiful tones of orange and red in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 4m (W)
PRUNUS 'KANZAN' - (FLOWERING CHERRY) Narrow, erect, vase-shaped grower. Maroon buds open to large, fully-double, deep-pink flowers held in drooping clusters. Bronze leaves emerge with the flowers to contrast nicely. Flowers in late-October. Red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves. Perfect for lining avenues and driveways. One of the wind-hardiest flowering cherries.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) PRUNUS 'KIKU-SHIDARE-ZAKURA' - (CHEAL'S WEEPING CHERRY) Branches arch before cascading to the ground. Large, double, frilly, deep-pink flowers are borne in clusters in early-October. Bronze spring leaves are green through summer and scarlet in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W) PRUNUS LAUROCERASUS - (CHERRY LAUREL) Vigorous, hardy evergreen shrub with large, shiny leaves. Long panicles of white flowers in spring. Dense-growing screen or hedge, popular in formal gardens. If left unpruned, will form a wide-spreading, small tree.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) PRUNUS LUSITANICA - (PORTUGAL LAUREL) Native to Spain and Portugal. This small tree forms a pyramidal shape with dark-green leaves and red stems. Panicles of scented, white flowers during summer. An excellent subject to prune into any shape, form, and size.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H)
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PRUNUS MUME 'THE GEISHA' - (FLOWERING JAPANESE APRICOT) One of the first blossom trees to flower in mid-winter. Delightfully-fragrant, rose-pink, semi-double flowers with numerous central stamens appear on the bare branches. Very oriental-looking. Forms a small, rounded bush.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) PRUNUS SERRULA - (PAPERBARK CHERRY) Prized for the glistening, polished, red-brown, and mahogany- like peeling bark. Long, narrow, serrated, green leaves appear with the single, white blossoms in mid-spring. Stunning yellow autumn leaves. Bare branches glow in the winter sun. Forms a small, upright tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H)
PRUNUS 'SHIMIDSU-SAKURA' - (MOONLIGHT CHERRY) One of the loveliest flowering cherries which grows into a small, spreading tree with gracefully-arching branches to form a flat-top tree. Late-October flowering. Pink buds open to fully double flowers of pale-pink, which fade to white, in pendulous clusters. Orange and red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
PRUNUS 'SHIROTAE' - (MT FUJI CHERRY) Strong-growing, wide-spreading, flat-top cherry with tiered, horizontal branches. Grows as wide as its height. Large, fragrant, pure-white, single and semi-double flowers. Flowers in early-October. Serrated, green leaves turn yellow and orange in autumn. A superb shade tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W) PRUNUS SUBHIRTELLA 'AUTUMNALIS ROSEA' - (FLOWERING CHERRY) Compact tree with upright-growing branches. Semi-double, scented flowers are borne in dainty clusters from autumn to spring. Small flowers open pale-pink from deep-pink buds. Small, deeply-serrated leaves turn red and orange in autumn. Perfect for smaller gardens. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) PRUNUS SUBHIRTELLA 'FALLING SNOW' - (WHITE WEEPING CHERRY) Slender, weeping tree, building up tiers of arching and gracefully-pendant branches. Branches are smothered in mid- spring with pink buds opening to small, single, pale-pink to white flowers. Yellow and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) PRUNUS SUBHIRTELLA 'PENDULA ROSEA' - (ROSEBUD CHERRY) Slender, willowy, arching branches build up in tiers to create a wide-spreading fountain effect. Branches are smothered in mid-spring with deep-pink buds opening to small, single, pink flowers. Yellow and orange autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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PRUNUS SUBHIRTELLA 'SOUTHERN GEM' - (FLOWERING CHERRY) Small, upright cherry. Dainty, semi-double, blush-pink blooms fading to white throughout autumn, winter, and spring. Tolerates root confinement. Autumn foliage is yellow-orange, darkening to red-purple.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) PRUNUS 'TAI HAKU' - (GREAT WHITE CHERRY) Tall, spreading tree with a rounded crown. The large, pure- white, slightly-fragrant flowers are borne in large clusters in early-October. The large leaves mature deep-green through summer, turning yellow and orange in autumn. Spectacular blossom tree.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 7m (W)
PRUNUS 'UKON' - (GREEN FLOWERING CHERRY) Vase-shaped tree with upright, spreading branches. Soft-pink buds open lime-green and age to an antique-green and pink. Large, double flowers are very unique and nestle among the bronze-coloured emerging leaves. Flowers late-September. Orange-red to plum-red autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W)
PRUNUS YEDOENSIS - (YOSHINO CHERRY) Small, graceful, upright tree with arching branches. In early- September, becomes smothered with almond-scented, blush- white, single blossoms. Spectacular in full flower. Orange-red autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W) PRUNUS YEDOENSIS 'AWANUI' - (YOSHINO CHERRY) Erect, vase-shaped, spreading grower. In mid-September, becomes smothered in fragrant, blush-pink, single blossoms, from deep-pink buds. An avenue of this cherry in full flower is an unforgettable sight. Yellow and orange autumn leaves. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) PRUNUS YEDOENSIS 'AWANUI' - (SERRULA INTERSTEM) Shining, red, peeling bark is an added feature. Prunus yedoensis 'Awanui' has been grafted onto a Prunus serrula interstem which will add an interesting red, peeling bark and reduce the overall height of the tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4.5m (H) PRUNUS YEDOENSIS 'MOUNTAIN HAZE' - (YOSHINO CHERRY) Masses of small, pink flowers with deep-pink centres cover this dome-shaped tree in early-spring. Autumn colours are orange, red, and yellow. Hardy.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
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PRUNUS YEDOENSIS 'PURPENDENS' - (WEEPING YOSHINO CHERRY) Large, spreading, weeping tree bears horizontal branches that weep at their tips. Large, blush-pink to white, single blossoms smother the branches for at least three weeks in October. Gold, orange, and red autumn leaves persist well into winter. Plant in a sunny and well-drained spot for best results.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) PRUNUS YEDOENSIS 'TE MARA' - (YOSHINO CHERRY) New Zealand-raised hybrid. Large bunches of scented, shell- pink, single flowers. Flowers early-spring. Attracts nectar- seeking birds. Upright-grower which holds its leaves well into winter before falling.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) PSEUDOPANAX
PSEUDOPANAX ARBOREUS - (PUAHOU, FIVE FINGER) Forms a small, rounded tree with an open-habit and spreading- framework of slender stems. Large, glossy, handsome leaves. Decorative bunches of black berries which birds relish. A versatile plant which is very hardy. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) PSEUDOPANAX CRASSIFOLIUS - (HOROEKA, LANCEWOOD) Narrow-growing, small tree with a tall, erect trunk. Juvenile leaves are long and narrow and hang from the main trunk. After many years the foliage changes to a small head of leaves. Provides a focal point for restricted sites where a hardy, dramatic tree is required. Similar to Pseudopanax ferox, but has less prominently-toothed leaves.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) PSEUDOPANAX FEROX - (HOROEKA, TOOTHED LANCEWOOD) A narrow-growing, small tree with a tall, erect trunk. Juvenile leaves are short and narrow, distinctly-toothed, and hang from the main trunk. After many years the foliage changes to a small head of leaves. Provides a focal point for restricted sites where a hardy, dramatic tree is required.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 1m (W) PSEUDOPANAX LAETUS - (FIVE FINGER) A tropical-looking, large, multi-stemmed shrub. Clothed in large, leathery, glossy, deep-green leaves. Decorative bunches of black berries in spring which birds relish. A versatile plant which is very hardy. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
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PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) A dense, bushy shrub with tough, leathery, green leaves. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler or a dense screen. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W) PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'ADIANTIFOLIUS' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) Handsome shrub with erect stems and glossy, bright-green, palmate leaves. A dense, bushy shrub with tough, leathery, green leaves. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler or as a dense screen. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'CYRIL WATSON' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) Distinct, low-growing tree with a compact, bushy habit. Very thick and leathery, broad, green leaves. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler or in a container. Slow-growing, never outgrows its position.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W)
PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'DARK STAR' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) Handsome, narrow-growing shrub with erect stems. Dark- green, leathery leaves are margined with bronze. A great choice for small spaces. Excellent hardy filler which will grow anywhere including the coast.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W) PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'GOLD FINGER' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) Bright gold-yellow new growth appears on thin, three-fingered leaves and fades away to a lush bright-green. Great as a backdrop in the garden or in pots for a short time. Benefits from the sun by keeping the intensity of the gold-yellow growth.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII ''MOA'S TOES'' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER, PVR) Leathery leaves are strongly-lobed to resemble moa's toes. Leaf colour is a blend of green and purple. Upright, bushy grower. Coastal and drought hardy. Protect from heavy frosts.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'PURPUREA' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) A dense, bushy, compact-growing shrub with glossy, purple, palmate leaves. The older leaves are dark-green. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler or a dense screen. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 2.5m (H) x 2m (W)
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PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'SABRE' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) An erect, narrow grower with long, lance-shaped leaves. Dark- green leathery leaves have a yellow midrib and slightly saw- toothed edges. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a focal point or in narrow spaces.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W) PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'TELSTAR' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) A dense, bushy shrub with tough, leathery, green, palmate leaves which are finely-cut. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler or a dense screen. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
PSEUDOPANAX LESSONII 'TRIDENT' - (HOUPARA, COASTAL FIVE FINGER) An erect shrub with a small trunk from which arise many upward-growing branches. Densely-clothed with three-lobed, tough, leathery, green leaves. Prefers a dry position and is coastal hardy. Excellent as a filler, to line driveways, or as a street tree. Can be pruned to any size.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 3m (W)
PSEUDOWINTERA COLORATA - (HOROPITO, PEPPER TREE) Attractive shrub with aromatic foliage that is rich-red when young, maturing to a yellow-green speckled with red. Makes a stunning hedge. Tolerates dry conditions.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) PYRUS
PYRUS CALLERYANA 'ARISTOCRAT' - (ORNAMENTAL PEAR) Pyramidal-growing tree with an open form and spreading branches that can be trained to grow horizontal. Profusion of white flowers in early-spring. Red-purple new spring leaves mature glossy-green and turn red and yellow in autumn. Tolerant of poor drainage and pollution. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) PYRUS CALLERYANA 'BRADFORD' - (ORNAMENTAL PEAR) Pyramidal-growing tree with densely-packed branches. A profusion of white early-spring blossoms is a stunning feature. Glossy green leaves turn red, orange, and maroon in autumn. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 4m (W)
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PYRUS CALLERYANA 'CANDELABRA' - (ORNAMENTAL PEAR, PVR) A dense, columnar growth habit makes it ideal for avenues, streets, and smaller spaces. Lustrous dark-green leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange through autumn. Very wind tolerant. Grows in both dry and poor soils, plus heavy intermittently wet soils. White flowers in spring.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 3m (W) PYRUS CALLERYANA 'KEA' - (ORNAMENTAL PEAR) A smaller-growing, multi-branched tree with a dense, bushy growth habit. Glossy, green leaves turn to a blend of burgundy and green over summer. This colouring intensifies to red through autumn. Tolerates both dry and heavier wet soils. White spring flowers.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
PYRUS SALICIFOLIA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING SILVER PEAR) Slender, weeping stems with silver-grey bark. Willow-like leaves are silver-white in spring, becoming grey-green in summer. Forms tiers of weeping branches and can be easily clipped. Small, white blossoms in spring. Withstands strong winds and drought conditions.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) QUERCUS
QUERCUS BICOLOR - (SWAMP WHITE OAK) An easily-grown, rounded tree. Glossy leaves are felted with grey beneath. Copper-coloured autumn leaves. Produces acorns. Tolerant of moist soils. Grows well on the edge of water.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) QUERCUS CANARIENSIS - (MIRBECK'S OAK, ALGERIAN OAK) A handsome, large, fast-growing tree. Grey, deeply-fissured bark. Glossy-green leaves turn yellow and brown through autumn. Can be semi-evergreen in warm climates. Large crops of acorns. Grows equally well on light and heavy soils. Tolerant of dry, coastal sites.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 10m (H) x 6m (W) QUERCUS CANARIENSIS X ROBUR - (HYBRID ENGLISH OAK) One of the hardiest oaks, tolerating strong winds and drought conditions once established. Thick, glossy, green leaves through summer, turning yellow in autumn. Produces copious quantities of acorns. Upright and broadly-spreading form.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H)
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QUERCUS CERRIS - (TURKEY OAK) Fast-growing oak that is coastal-hardy. Makes a wide- spreading tree of noble proportions. Rich-green, oblong, lobed leaves turn yellow in autumn. Excellent for both shelter and as a specimen tree. Produces large crops of acorns.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W) QUERCUS COCCINEA - (SCARLET OAK) North American species, considered the most brilliantly- coloured oak with its fiery-scarlet autumn leaves which persist well into winter. Forms a stately specimen with an open- branching structure which allows lawn to grow underneath. More narrow-growing than most oaks.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W)
QUERCUS ILEX - (EVERGREEN OAK, HOLM OAK) Forms a large tree with a dense, wide-spreading crown. Small, leathery leaves are dark-green with grey undersides. Coastal and drought-hardy. With its dense form and smaller leaves, can be clipped into a tough hedge or screen. Excellent for training into topiary forms.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 6m (W)
QUERCUS LAURINA - (MEXICAN SPECIES OAK) A vigorous-growing, columnar tree with smaller, lanceolate, glossy, green leaves. New spring growth is bronze-red. Supple, slender stems lend themselves to training horizontally for espaliering and pleaching. Can be easily clipped into standards and other forms.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 10m (H) x 6m (W) QUERCUS MEXICANA - (MEXICAN SPECIES OAK) An open, spreading, round-headed tree. Has thick, leathery, dark-green leaves with no teeth or lobes. Distinctive bark is covered with bumps and ridges. Coastal and drought tolerant.
Exotic Semi-evergreen 10m (H) x 8m (W) QUERCUS PALUSTRIS - (PIN OAK, SWAMP SPANISH OAK) Has a neat, pyramidal habit with spreading branches. Glossy, green, deeply-cut leaves turn scarlet, yellow, and bronze in autumn. Tolerant of wet soils and strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) QUERCUS PETRAEA X ROBUR - (HYBRID ENGLISH OAK) This handsome, full-canopy shade tree differs from Quercus robur with its long-stalked, broadly-oval, large leaves. Clusters of oval acorns are a feature. Coastal and drought hardy.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W)
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QUERCUS ROBUR - (ENGLISH OAK) The classic oak, famed for its broad shape, deep-fissured bark, and characteristic acorns. Lime-green leaves in spring mature dark-green. The leaves turn yellow in autumn and persist into winter. Ideal for parks, paddocks, lining avenues, and as a magnificent specimen tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 6m (W) QUERCUS ROBUR 'FASTIGIATA' - (UPRIGHT ENGLISH OAK) Neat, tight, columnar habit. Perfect for narrow spaces where height is required. Dark-green leaves turn yellow and copper in autumn, then brown in winter. Plant as a screen, to line avenues and driveways, or as a focal point. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 4m (W)
QUERCUS RUBRA - (NORTHERN RED OAK) Large, broad-headed tree. Red new leaves mature to deep- green. Red and yellow autumn leaves. Becomes a high- branched, wide-spreading tree with a deep rooting-system, allowing lawn and other plants to be grown underneath. Produces acorns. Not for alkaline soils.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 7m (W)
QUERCUS SUBER - (CORK OAK) Medium-sized tree with a dense crown. Thick, fissured, corky bark is a feature. Small, oval, toothed leaves are dark-green with grey undersides. Coastal and drought hardy. Can be clipped into a tough hedge or screen. Ideal for training into topiary forms. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Evergreen 6m (H) x 4m (W) QUINCE
QUINCE 'PINEAPPLE' An attractive fruiting tree with large, pale-green fruit. The skin is a soft yellow when ripe. The white flesh has a slight pineapple taste. Tastes best when cooked or mixed with other fruit. Hardy and tolerant, but happiest in the sun. Fruits from mid-autumn through to winter. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) QUINCE 'SMYRNA' Popular selection from Turkey. Fruit is large, furrowed, oblong to pear-shaped, golden-yellow, and very aromatic. Flesh is mild, tender, and light-yellow. The fruit keeps very well. Moderately vigorous tree with unusually large leaves. Fruits from March to May. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H)
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QUINCE 'TAIHAPE' This disease-resistant quince was developed from an old tree growing at the Brown Sugar Cafe in Taihape. The aromatic fruit have lemon-coloured flesh. Tolerant, and easy to grow in a sunny spot. Use for making cider, jams, and preserves. Fruits from mid-autumn through to winter. Self-fertile.
Edible Deciduous 3m (H) RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA - (NIKAU PALM) Elegant, graceful, and slow-growing palm. Grows best in a shady, sheltered spot in moist soil, but will grow out in the open (the leaves won't be as lush). Looks best planted in groups. Frost tender.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W)
RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA VAR. CHATHAMICA - (CHATHAM ISLAND NIKAU PALM) World's most southern palm. Hardy to frost and drought. Will handle coastal and exposed conditions. Broader leaves than mainland varieties.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 3m (W) ROBINIA
ROBINIA ''BELLA'S GOLD'' A smaller, more compact grower. Golden-yellow leaves contrast against new red stems. Can be clipped into a topiary form. Long, white, pea-like flowers in early-summer.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) ROBINIA 'CASQUE ROUGE' - (PINK CASCADE) Round-headed tree with black bark and soft, mid-green, pinnate leaves. Short, pendulous, racemes of showy, lilac-pink flowers are borne in great profusion in early-November. Shade tree for the smaller garden. Yellow autumn leaves. Tolerant of heat, drought, and pollution.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W) ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA 'FRISIA' - (GOLDEN LOCUST) One of the most brilliantly-coloured, yellow-foliaged trees. Forms a neat, rounded head on a sturdy trunk. Golden-yellow colour is maintained until leaf-drop. Tolerant of heat, drought, and pollution. Ideal for the smaller garden. Excellent street tree. Sometimes has long, white, pea-like flowers in early- summer.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
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ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA 'LACE LADY' - (TWISTY BABY LOCUST) Rich, blue-green, pendulous leaves cover stems which are uniquely contorted and twisted. This small standard tree fits into oriental-inspired gardens or formal gardens as feature plants. Ideal for container planting. Soft-yellow autumn leaves. Tolerates heat and drought. Sometimes has long, white, pea- like flowers in spring.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA 'UMBRACULIFERA' - (MOP TOP) A small tree with a compact, rounded head of spineless branches. Grafted on a standard. Fresh, soft-green foliage. Yellow autumn leaves. Tolerates heat and drought.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) SALIX
SALIX BABYLONICA - (WEEPING WILLOW) Has arching, wide-spreading branches that weep to the ground. Branches are polished brown and covered with slender, deep-green leaves with blue-grey undersides. Slender catkins appear with new spring leaves. Wonderful paddock, park, or shade tree. Looks great planted next to water.
Exotic Deciduous 9m (H) x 9m (W) SALIX CAPREA 'PENDULA' - (KILMARNOCK WILLOW) A weeping, umbrella form that is grafted on a stout trunk. Excellent small tree for moist areas and small gardens. Large, silver catkins adorn the bare branches in late-winter. Large, green, coarse leaves are blue-green underneath. Leaves turn yellow in autumn.
Exotic Deciduous 2m (H) x 2m (W) SALIX MATSUDANA 'TORTUOSA' - (CORKSCREW WILLOW) Branches and stems are twisted and contorted. Great for year-round interest. Cut stems are popular for floral work. Attractive ornamental tree for damp soils. Golden autumn colours.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) SALIX VITELLINA 'PENDULA AUREA' - (WEEPING GOLDEN WILLOW) Graceful tree with arching, wide-spreading branches that weep to the ground. Golden-yellow branches are covered with slender, soft-green leaves. Wonderful shade tree for parks and paddocks. Looks great planted next to water. Golden autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 8m (W)
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SCHINUS MOLLE - (CALIFORNIA PEPPERTREE) Has a graceful, weeping habit with aromatic, dark-green foliage. Produces white to yellow flowers in summer, followed by red to purple berries in autumn and winter. Drought-tolerant and withstands extreme heat.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS - (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD, COASTAL REDWOOD) A stately tree of pyramidal form. One of the most handsome conifers. Noted for its longevity. Quick-growing. This conifer likes adequate moisture in free-draining soil. Straight, towering trunks are covered in thick, red-brown bark. A more compact and smaller-growing variety is Sequoia sempervirens 'Korbel'.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 5m (W)
SEQUOIA SEMPERVIRENS 'KORBEL' - (CALIFORNIA REDWOOD, COASTAL REDWOOD) A selection of Sequoia sempervirens which is more compact and smaller-growing. Forms a bushy, conical tree with silver- blue needles. Quick-growing. Well suited for growing as a shelter belt. Prefers damp soil in a sheltered area.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 4m (W)
SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM - (GIANT REDWOOD) This tree differs from the California Redwood by making a denser tree with shorter scales of deep blue-green. The pyramidal form is clothed from the ground upwards. Suitable as a specimen or for use in wide-spaced shelter belts. Prefers well-drained soils. Tolerates exposed and dry sites. Beautiful tree in the landscape.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 5m (W) SOPHORA
SOPHORA CHATHAMICA - (COASTAL KOWHAI) Bears a profusion of golden-yellow flowers from late-winter to spring. Does not go through a juvenile tangle of shoots. Larger leaves are more densely packed on the stems. Very hardy, tolerant of dry and windy positions. Flowers from August to November.
Native Evergreen 6m (H) x 4m (W) SOPHORA FULVIDA - (WEST COAST KOWHAI) A smaller-growing kowhai with a neat, spreading form. Small, grey-green leaves tolerate moderate coastal conditions and dryness. Large, golden-yellow spring flowers attract nectar- seeking birds. Excellent street tree. Flowers from October to November.
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SOPHORA GODLEYI - (RANGITIKEI KOWHAI) A distinctive grower with an upright form and pendulous side branches. From a distance the leaves appear grey-green. Flowers from October to December.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) SOPHORA LONGICARINATA - (LIMESTONE KOWHAI) A distinct kowhai found on the limestone hills of Takaka in the Nelson province. Forms a slender, small tree with tiny, fresh-green leaves. Has large, pale-yellow flowers which nectar-seeking birds adore. Excellent street tree. Flowers from October to January.
Native Evergreen 3m (H) x 2m (W)
SOPHORA MICROPHYLLA - (SOUTH ISLAND KOWHAI) Develops into a medium-sized tree with gracefully arching and spreading branches and small leaves. Golden-yellow spring flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi- shade. Avoid very dry sites. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from August to October.
Native Evergreen 5m (H) x 5m (W)
SOPHORA MOLLOYI 'DRAGON'S GOLD' - (COOK STRAIT KOWHAI) A wide-spreading, bushy grower with dense foliage. Bears a profusion of lemon-yellow flowers in mid-winter which attract nectar-seeking birds. Will withstand cold conditions and coastal winds. Flowers from May to September.
Native Evergreen 2m (H) x 2m (W) SOPHORA TETRAPTERA - (LARGE-LEAVED KOWHAI) Larger leaves and flowers than Sophora microphylla. A slender tree with an airy, graceful form. Golden-yellow spring flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi- shade, and not too dry. Looks lovely sited overlooking water. Flowers from October to December.
Native Evergreen 4m (H) x 4m (W) SORBUS ARIA 'LUTESCENS' - (SILVER WHITEBEAM) Compact, small, upright tree with a pyramidal form. Bold, rounded leaves are covered with a dense layer of white hairs, giving the leaves a silvery look. Grey-green leaves through summer, turning yellow in autumn. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W) SORBUS AUCUPARIA 'SCARLET KING' - (ROWAN, MOUNTAIN ASH) Erect-growing tree with a compact, oval crown. Grey-green pinnate leaves turn light-orange in autumn. White flowers in late-spring develop into large bunches of bright-red, oval fruit from late-summer. Grows best in climates with cold winters. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 4m (W)
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SORBUS DEVONENSIS - (DEVON WHITEBEAM) Compact, oval, rounded form. Large, rounded, green leaves are grey underneath. Yellow autumn leaves. White flowers in spring are followed with bunches of brown, speckled fruit from late-summer.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) STYRAX JAPONICUS - (JAPANESE SNOWBELL) Small tree with a slender trunk and wide-spreading, fan-like, branching structure. Can be used for pleaching. Fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers with golden stamens hang gracefully beneath the branches in early-summer. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA - (QUEEN PALM) A tall, elegant palm for temperate areas. The trunk remains narrow to give wonderful height with a canopy of deep-green, upright, spreading fronds. Soft leaves. Tolerant of strong winds and some coastal winds.
Exotic Evergreen 10m (H) x 4m (W)
SYZYGIUM AUSTRALE 'RESILIENCE' - (LILLY PILLY) This cultivar is resistant to psyllids, grows faster, has a straighter central leader, and a better root system. Has glossy-green foliage, preceded by red-bronze new growth. Produces white flowers in spring, followed by small, edible, dark-red fruit. Great for hedging, screening, and topiary. Once established, will tolerate coastal and drought conditions.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) TAXODIUM
TAXODIUM DISTICHUM - (SWAMP CYPRESS) Pyramidal tree with soft-green, feathery spring leaves. The leaves turn russet and gold in autumn and persist well into winter. Will grow in up to 0.6m depth of water, but will thrive in all marshy ground and ordinary garden soil as well.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 5m (W) TAXODIUM DISTICHUM 'MCLAREN FALLS' - (WEEPING SWAMP CYPRESS) A beautiful, weeping tree. A selection discovered at McLaren falls in the Kaimai Ranges. Very tolerant of wet conditions. Pendulous side branches.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 3m (W)
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TAXODIUM DISTICHUM VAR. MEXICANUM - (MEXICAN SWAMP CYPRESS) A broadly-spreading tree with slightly-bowed branches. Tolerates very wet conditions and will withstand extended flooding.
Exotic Deciduous 7m (H) x 5m (W) THUJA
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 'PYRAMIDALIS' - (NORTHERN WHITE CEDAR) Very erect, columnar growth with flattened, fan-like sprays. Reliable, enduring, and quick-growing conifer with deep-green leaves. Makes a superb narrow screen that never requires trimming. Great as a focal point or to line avenues and driveways. Superb container plant.
Exotic Evergreen 5m (H) x 1.5m (W)
THUJA OCCIDENTALIS 'SMARAGD' - (NORTHERN WHITE CEDAR) Shorter and finer-leaved than Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'. Leaves are a fresh-green. Forms a dense, narrowly-conical habit. Very reliable and quick-growing. Excellent for screens and focal points. Superb container plant.
Exotic Evergreen 3m (H) x 1.5m (W) THUJA PLICATA - (WESTERN RED CEDAR) Great shelter tree providing permanent shelter and privacy. Bronze-green leaves. Quick-growing, with a nice pyramidal, bushy form that requires little pruning. Hardy to wind and drought. Canker-resistant. Cattle can eat the foliage without coming to any harm.
Exotic Evergreen 12m (H) x 5m (W) TILIA
TILIA CORDATA - (SMALL-LEAVED LIME, LITTLE-LEAF LINDEN) Green leaves through summer, yellow in autumn. Forms a dense, pyramidal tree with masses of pale-yellow, sweetly- scented flowers in summer that attract bees. The pliable branches can be trained along wires for pleaching. Also can be grown as a hedge.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 4m (W)
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TILIA X EUROPAEA - (COMMON LIME, COMMON LINDEN) Forms a large, umbrella-shaped tree with green, heart-shaped leaves which turn yellow in autumn. Produces a mass of pale- yellow flowers in summer which attract bees. Perfect park tree and for large avenues. Can be used for pleaching.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) TILIA PLATYPHYLLOS - (LARGE-LEAVED LIME, BIG-LEAF LINDEN) Forms a large, umbrella-shaped tree with broad, green, heart- shaped leaves, turning yellow in autumn. Produces a mass of pale-yellow flowers in summer which attract bees. Perfect park tree, for large avenues, and driveways. Can be used for pleaching.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W)
TILIA TOMENTOSA - (SILVER LIME, SILVER LINDEN) Robust tree with erect branches, becoming an umbrella shape with maturity. Dark-green, rounded leaves are silver underneath and look lovely when ruffled by breezes. Produces a mass of pale-yellow, sweetly-scented flowers in summer which attract bees.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 8m (W)
TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI - (CHINESE WINDMILL PALM) The most cold hardy of the palms, able to survive in the colder regions of New Zealand. A thick layer of protective hair on the trunk is a distinctive characteristic of this palm. Big, light- green, fan-shaped leaves form a compact canopy. Coastal and wind hardy.
Exotic Evergreen 8m (H) x 4m (W) ULMUS
ULMUS CARPINIFOLIA 'VARIEGATA' - (SPOTTED ELM) Beautiful tree with a graceful, open, vase-shaped habit. Deep-green leaves are marbled and speckled with white. Looks particularly good planted in groups. Excellent for lining avenues and as a standalone specimen tree in a lawn or paddock. The most asked about tree at Massey University, Palmerston North. Tolerates strong winds and poor soils.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 6m (W) ULMUS 'FRONTIER' - (HYBRID CHINESE ELM) Forms a vase-shaped tree with a small, rounded head. Small, dark-green leaves turn glowing burgundy in autumn and persist well into winter. Tolerant of moderate coastal winds and drought. Perfect shade tree. Does not produce seeds. Excellent street tree. Resists Dutch elm disease.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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ULMUS GLABRA 'HORIZONTALIS' - (HORIZONTAL ELM) Small tree with wide-spreading, horizontal branches. Good shade tree. Branches can be pruned to keep the size required. Hardy to wind and drought. Yellow autumn leaves.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W) ULMUS GLABRA 'PENDULA' - (WEEPING ELM) Forms the perfect umbrella of weeping branches to the ground. Large, coarse, green leaves turn yellow in autumn. Can train branches outwards on a frame to make a more wide-spreading, weeping shade tree. Very hardy to wind and drought.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 5m (W)
ULMUS X HOLLANDICA 'JACQUELINE HILLIER' - (HYBRID DUTCH ELM) Large, dense-growing shrub which will eventually form a small tree of great character. Small, dark-green leaves clothe the arching stems. Very trainable and popular for bonsai as young trees look mature from an early age. Ideal for topiary.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W)
ULMUS X HOLLANDICA 'WREDEI' - (UPRIGHT GOLDEN ELM) A narrow-growing selection of the Golden Elm which holds its stunning, large, yellow leaves through the growing season. Ideal for narrow sites. Superb street tree. Protect from coastal winds.
Exotic Deciduous 5m (H) x 3m (W) ULMUS 'LOBEL' - (UPRIGHT HYBRID DUTCH ELM) Vigorous tree with a striking, upright growth habit. Bronze new leaves mature deep-green, then turn yellow in autumn. Resistant to Dutch elm disease. Coastal and drought hardy. Perfect hardy screen tree for lining large avenues. Excellent street tree.
Exotic Deciduous 10m (H) x 4m (W) ULMUS 'LOUIS VAN HOUTTE' - (GOLDEN ELM) Vase-shaped tree with a large, spreading canopy. Large, soft, golden leaves maintain their show until autumn when they become brighter before falling. Hardiest golden-foliaged tree to winds. Excellent specimen tree. Not resistant to Dutch elm disease.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W) ULMUS PARVIFOLIA - (CHINESE ELM) Forms a rounded-head with graceful, pendulous branches, a slender trunk, and peeling bark. Small, dark-green leaves turn orange and yellow in autumn. Tolerant of moderate coastal winds and drought. Excellent street tree. Resists Dutch elm disease.
Exotic Deciduous 6m (H) x 5m (W)
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VIBURNUM OPULUS 'ROSEUM' - (SNOWBALL TREE) Also known as Viburnum opulus 'Sterile'. Large, snowball- shaped flowers emerge lime-green and mature to pure-white. October flowering. A robust, upright grower with arching branches. Green, maple-like leaves turn orange and red in autumn. No berries.
Exotic Deciduous 3m (H) x 2m (W) VIBURNUM TINUS 'EVE PRICE' - (LAURUSTINUS) Multi-branched with a dense, rounded form. Small, dark-green, leathery leaves. Blush-white flowers from carmine-pink buds in spring, followed by metallic blue-black fruit. An excellent hedge or screen as grows right to the ground and clips readily. Will grow in shade. More floriferous and smaller-growing than Viburnum tinus.
Exotic Deciduous 1.5m (H) x 1.5m (W)
VITEX LUCENS - (PURIRI) Young trees are quite shrubby and upright, forming a large canopy after many decades. Rich, green leaves have wavy edges. Pink-red flowers are produced through most of the year and attract tuis, while wood pigeons favour the red berries. Tolerant of wind and coastal exposure, but only light frosts.
Native Evergreen 8m (H) x 4m (W)
WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA - (MEXICAN FAN PALM) Immense, fan-shaped palm leaves weep when mature. Old leaves drop off the trunk to leave a distinctive criss-cross scarring on the trunk. The palm stems bear vicious, curved barbs which are a feature, but to be wary of. A hardy palm for temperate regions.
Exotic Evergreen 4m (H) x 2m (W) ZELKOVA SERRATA - (JAPANESE ELM) Forms a vase-shaped tree with a spreading crown of branches which weep at their tips. Narrow, pale-green leaves turn yellow, orange, and scarlet in autumn. Tolerant of drought once established and withstands strong winds.
Exotic Deciduous 8m (H) x 5m (W) ZELKOVA SERRATA 'KIWI SUNSET' - (JAPANESE ELM) Showy, large shrub or small tree with handsome golden leaves in autumn and lime-green leaves in summer. New leaves emerge wine-red to bronze. Prune to keep this plant a bush, which will encourage the long branches to weep in a striking effect.
Exotic Deciduous 4m (H) x 3m (W)
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TREE ACCESSORIES All prices subject to change without notice.
Coir Square Helps retain moisture and restricts weed growth around base of tree. $3.50+GST each
Horteq Fertiliser Tablets Place under root ball when planting. $17+GST per 1kg bag (approx. 100 tablets)
Winstone Gypsum Clay Breaker Clay breaker and soil conditioner for improving quality of heavy soils. $25+GST per 8kg bag
Rootblast Grows bigger roots, improving nutrient absorption, creating a larger plant. $30+GST per 0.5kg bottle
Root Director (750mm) Protects pavements by diverting root growth downward. Contact us for pricing.
Root Director (1m) Protects pavements by diverting root growth downward. Contact us for pricing.
ReRoute Ribbed Root Barrier (300mm x 30m & 600mm x 30m) Continuous root management barriers with vertical ribs. Contact us for pricing.
RootStop Root Barrier (500mm x 50m) Continuous, recycled, and non-ribbed root management barriers. Contact us for pricing.
Tree Stakes (1.7m x 0.05m x 0.05m) Pointed and untreated pine stakes. $5+GST per stake
Tree Ties Small Black Tie: $2+GST per 30m roll | Large Brown Tie: $55+GST per 50m roll | Hessian Tie: $18+GST per 30m roll
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STREET TREE BOOK
Leafland want to help councils and landscapers explore a wider variety of street trees. Sticking with tried-and-true trees does the trick, but there are many unique trees available that can work as well. Our Street Tree Book is packed with beautiful trees you can use for your next street planting. You'll find trees with beautiful flowers and incredible autumn colour that will help brighten up any street!
We are working on an updated version of our Street Tree Book for 2021. In the meantime, you can find our 2019 Street Tree Book on our website under the Resources tab in the menu.
STREET TREE BOOK
An Inspirational Guide to Street Trees in NZ
2019 Edition
QUALITY SPECIMEN TREES
Melia azedarach in Weston Avenue, Palmerston North
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Leafland recommend an in-ground automatic watering system for street trees. Using this system, trees could be planted any time of the year, and would save time watering while protecting the planting investment.
An inconspicuous and cheap system could easily water up to 100 trees at once, activated by a simple battery operated valve (which has a non-return valve) that feeds a 16mm pipe. The pipe would be laid under the grass verge beside the footpath prior to soil being brought in. As trees are planted, a shallow trench is dug to the tree watering feed pipe and a 6mm lateral tube installed with a dripper installed on the end by the tree. This should last for at least 10 years. Our recommended system will save time and money while improving the consistency of trees in the street.
Use two opposing flexible ties when staking is necessary.
Keep mulch 10cm back from trunk. Gently pack back-fill, using water to settle 10cm layer of mulch soil around root ball.
Set ball on firmly packed soil to prevent settling.
NovaFlow pipe to help water and feed tree.
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It is crucial to plant a tree correctly, to ensure that it will grow well for years to come. In the past, we have seen too many trees planted incorrectly. Most of them were planted too deep.
Planting too deep will cause trees to slowly shut down and die because of the lack of warmth and air. The phloem and cambium layers of the trunk (which are the layers of cells that transport the food supply up the tree) will slowly die, and starve the whole tree of nutrients. Ultimately, this will kill the tree.
Over 80% of tree planting failures are due to the tree being planted too deep.
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Use two opposing, flexible ties when staking is necessary. Ties should be placed on the lower half of the tree and allow trunk movement.
Keep mulch 5 to 10cm Gently pack backfill, back from using water to settle soil trunk 5 to 10cm layer of around the root ball. Trunk flare mulch
Remove containers, wrappings, wires Set ball on firmly and ties. packed soil to prevent settling.
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PLANTING AND STAKING Dig the hole up to about 25% wider than the root ball. Make sure the hole is no deeper than the root ball.
Gently tease the outer roots away from the root ball. Then place the tree in the hole and firm up the soil around the root ball. If in heavy wet soils, mound up the site so water doesn't pond around the trunk.
In an avenue or street tree situation, bury a short section of slotted pipe such as NOVAFLO™ in the ground beside the root ball. Leave the top protruding above the surface for easy watering of the tree. The pipe can also be used for feeding the tree with fertiliser.
Ensure that the tree is planted with the top of the root ball at, or slightly above, ground level. The trunk flare (see diagram) should be partially visible when the tree has been planted.
Use two stakes for smaller trees and three stakes for larger trees, positioned beyond the root ball. For three stakes, position them in a triangle. Put the point of the triangle on the side of the prevailing wind. This will help keep the tree upright when the worst winds hit.
When staking, angle the stakes outward to increase the tension and help prevent the stakes from moving. Stakes should be solid wood or metal batons.
For tying, use something soft and non-abrasive to hold the tree (tyre tubing works well). Ties should be positioned about halfway up the tree, leaving the top to sway in the wind which will strengthen the trunk.
Staking is crucial for at least the first year, as it prevents the root ball from moving to allow new roots to establish.
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If planting trees in summer, we recommend giving the trees 3 to 5 litres every day. The amount of water required depends on the variety and size of the tree. Also, the environmental conditions will affect how much water the tree needs.
In winter, a deciduous tree hardly requires any water, so don't drown it!
Make sure the water penetrates through the soil to reach the roots. Just sprinkling water on top of the soil will not water the tree. The soil needs to be soaked through.
An effective way to retain moisture in the soil is to use mulch. This is especially important if planting from late-spring to early-autumn. Mulch also helps suppress weeds.
Cover the root zone with about 10cm of bark or mulch (not lawn clippings). Make sure to keep the mulch about 10cm away from the trunk.
If the mulch is piled around the trunk, the moisture can cause collar rot in the trunk and kill the tree.
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TREES FOR PADDOCKS/SHADE
Acer Eucalyptus Fraxinus pseudoplatanus (page 49) (page 53) (page 17)
Grevillea robusta Liquidambar Liriodendron (page 57) (page 64) (page 65)
Magnolia Platanus Quercus grandiflora (page 94) (page 105) (page 69)
Salix Ulmus Zelkova (page 109) (page 114) (page 116)
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Alnus jorullensis Camellia Carpinus betulus (page 22) (page 30) (page 33)
Corokia Cryptomeria Cupressus (page 43) (page 45) (page 45)
Griselinia Michelia Olive (page 58) (page 80) (page 85)
Bag Size
Pittosporum Podocarpus Thuja (page 91) (page 96) (page 113)
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TREES FOR DRIVEWAYS/AVENUES
Cupressus Acer rubrum Betula sempervirens (page 18) (page 27) (page 46)
Fraxinus excelsior Fraxinus excelsior Liquidambar 'Green Glow' 'Purple Spire' (page 64) (page 53) (page 54)
Magnolia Prunus yedoensis Metrosideros grandiflora 'Awanui' (page 79) (page 69) (page 101)
Pyrus Quercus palustris Thuja occidentalis (page 104) (page 106) (page 113)
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Amelanchier Acer palmatum Acer rubrum canadensis (page 12) (page 18) (page 90)
Fraxinus Ginkgo Liquidambar (page 53) (page 55) (page 64)
Nyssa Parrotia Pyrus (page 84) (page 86) (page 104)
Quercus Ulmus Zelkova (page 105) (page 114) (page 116)
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TREES FOR BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS
Albizia Camellia Cercis (page 21) (page 30) (page 34)
Jacaranda Cornus Lagerstroemia mimosifolia (page 40) (page 62) (page 61)
Magnolia Malus Metrosideros (page 66) (page 75) (page 79)
Michelia Prunus Sophora (page 80) (page 98) (page 110)
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Acer palmatum Acer rubrum Camellia "Skeeter's Broom" 'Columnare' 'Cinnamon Cindy' (page 16) (page 18) (page 34)
Juniperus Ilex crenata Cupressus scopulorum 'Sky Pencil' sempervirens 'Skyrocket' (page 60) (page 46) (page 61)
Picea pungens Podocarpus Magnolia 'Cleopatra' 'Baby Blue' macrophyllus (page 68) (page 90) (page 96)
Pyrus calleryana Prunus 'Amanogawa' Thuja occidentalis 'Candelabra' (page 98) (page 113) (page 105)
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TREES FOR TOPIARY
Acer platanoides Elaeagnus x Alectryon excelsus 'Globosum' submacrophylla (page 21) (page 17) (page 49)
Feijoa Ilex 'Largo' Laurus nobilis (page 51) (page 60) (page 63)
Liquidambar styraciflua Michelia gracipes Podocarpus 'Gumball' (page 81) (page 96) (page 64)
Syzygium australe Prunus lusitanica Quercus ilex 'Resilience' (page 99) (page 106) (page 112)
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Alectryon excelsus Alnus jorullensis Carpinus betulus (page 21) (page 22) (page 33)
Fagus sylvatica Malus Michelia (page 50) (page 75) (page 80)
Prunus Olive Photinia laurocerasus (page 85) (page 89) (page 99)
Pyrus Quercus ilex Tilia (page 104) (page 106) (page 113)
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TREES FOR SMALL GARDENS
Acer palmatum Camellia Cercis (page 12) (page 30) (page 34)
Griselinia littoralis Ilex crenata Lagerstroemia 'Gecko Green' 'Sky Pencil' (page 62) (page 58) (page 60)
Pittosporum Magnolia stellata Nandina 'Firepower' tenuifolium (page 73) (page 83) 'Hedgehog' (page 92)
Pseudopanax Sophora molloyi lessonii Viburnum 'Dragon's Gold' 'Cyril Watson' (page 116) (page 111) (page 103)
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This list cancels all previous lists. Prices quoted exclude GST. GST will be shown separately on each invoice. Prices shown are net at nursery and are subject to change without notice.
Freighting: Leafland has a great network of freighting companies who deliver trees New Zealand wide. Remote/rural addresses usually incur a surcharge, but this is set at the trucking company's discretion. Delivery times and freight charges are subject to change without notice.
Claims and Replacements: All trees are dispatched uninsured and at the buyer's risk. Claims for damages must be made within a week of receiving the trees. Once Leafland has verified the claim, we will seek to replace the damaged trees.
Returns: Once an order is completed and dispatched, if a customer then changes their mind, the trees must be returned to Leafland, and the customer will pay the cost of transport in both directions. Refunds for the trees will only be paid once Leafland have received the trees and verified they are in good condition. A return to stock charge may be added at Leafland's discretion.
Credit Application: Please complete our credit application form and scan and email it back.
Payment: For customers who have completed a credit application with Leafland, payment is due on the 20th of the month following dispatch. For non-account customers payment is to be made either when the order is collected or before the order is freighted.
Quotes: All quotes expire after one month. If the quoted prices have changed after the quote was issued, the new prices apply after the quote expiry date.
Deposits to Secure Stock: Leafland encourage forward orders to ensure you get the stock you require. Trees may be held for future planting with a 50% prior deposit. If trees are not collected by the agreed date, Leafland reserves the right to charge a monthly holding fee at our discretion.
Ownership: Goods remain the property of Leafland until paid for in full.
Overdue Accounts: Interest at 2% per month may be charged on overdue accounts. Leafland may, at its discretion, forward details of any amounts outstanding and overdue for payment, to a recovery agent for the purpose of effecting collection of any monies owing. Should Leafland utilize the service of a recovery agent, you, the customer, undertake to make payment of all debt collection costs in regard to any monies owed by you.
Tree Suitability: It is the customer's responsibility to thoroughly and fully research the desired trees before purchasing from Leafland. The customer takes full responsibility to ensure the desired trees are suitable for their site (including, but not limited to, wind tolerance, livestock protection, moisture tolerance, height clearance, and drought tolerance).
Leafland take the greatest care to have all trees dispatched true to name but will give no warranty as to growth or description. As we have no control over the environment the trees are planted in, the way they are planted, or the way they are cared for, we do not undertake to replace any failures that occur from incorrect planting, planting in an unsuitable environment, or the trees not being cared for properly.
Placing an order with Leafland constitutes full acceptance of the above terms of trade.
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Roberts Line Nursery (1 Roberts Line, Kelvin Grove)
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Roberts Line Nursery (1 Roberts Line, Kelvin Grove) Napier Road Nursery (710 Napier Road, Whakarongo)
Back cover image: Prunus yedoensis 'Awanui' at Massey University, Palmerston North.
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