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From our nursery to your backyard — it’s never been easier to create the garden you’ve been dreaming of. Whether you’re after statement trees, hedging, or lush planting to fill your outdoor spaces, you can now browse and order directly online.
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- Acer freemanii ‘Autumn Blaze’, also known as the Freeman Maple, is a deciduous, admired Red Maple cultivar. Green leaves with a grey back, adorn the branches. Over autumn vibrant red creates a wonderful seasonal display, making it a favourite for landscape designers and homeowners alike. In early spring, striking red tassel flowers appear in dense clusters before the leaves emerge. These are soon followed by decorative winged seeds, adding further seasonal interest. ‘Autumn Blaze’ adapts well to a range of soil conditions, including poor soils. It grows at a medium to fast rate and typically reaches around 12 metres tall and 8 metres wide. Thanks to its tidy, upright, and compact growth habit, this tree is ideal as a shade tree or as avenue plantings.
- Acer freemanii ‘Jeffers Red’ – Freeman Maple is a fast-growing, upright, deciduous tree featuring strong ascending branches and a dense, broad-oval crown. Its rich green summer foliage transforms into brilliant red in autumn, creating a stunning seasonal display. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil but adapts to clay, poor, wet, or dry conditions. More wind-tolerant than other maples. Ideal as a specimen or avenue tree, it reaches approximately 10m tall by 5m wide.
- Acer negundo ‘Kellys Gold’ brings a burst of seasonal brilliance to any garden. This standout deciduous tree is admired for its vibrant foliage and fast growth, making it a striking feature in smaller landscapes. New leaves emerge in a bold butter-yellow, gradually softening to fresh lime-green through summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage shifts back to glowing yellows, ensuring year-round interest and colour. Originating in New Zealand, Kellys Gold is a smart alternative to Ulmus species, which are restricted in Auckland due to Dutch Elm Disease. It reaches around 6m tall by 4m wide but responds well to pruning, allowing easy shaping and maintenance. This versatility makes it ideal for small gardens and urban spaces seeking canopy cover. It creates cool, inviting outdoor areas while thriving in clay soils. However, it prefers well-drained conditions, so avoid overly wet or poorly drained sites.
- Acer palmatum - Japanese Maple, is a deciduous ornamental tree admired for its form and vibrant seasonal colour. Summer sees fresh green foliage transform into a display of oranges, reds, and yellows in autumn. Originating from Japan, Acer Palmatum is best planted in a sheltered spot away from strong winds to protect its delicate leaves. Its compact size and elegant structure make it a versatile choice for a wide range of garden styles—from traditional to contemporary. Ideal as a shade tree for smaller gardens, the Japanese Maple typically reaches around 5 metres tall and 4 metres wide, offering year-round visual interest and appeal.
- Acer palmatum 'Osakazuki' is a small, upright tree that spreads gracefully as it matures. Initially, its robust structure makes it a reliable choice for compact spaces. Moreover, its tidy form suits both formal and informal garden styles. In early spring, large lobed leaves emerge with a pinky-bronze tint. As summer unfolds, they transition to a rich green. Then, in autumn, they explode into what many consider the brightest crimson-scarlet tones of any maple. To ensure healthy growth, plant it in a sunny position with moist, well-drained soil. Additionally, while it tolerates moderate wind, some shelter helps protect its vibrant foliage from damage. Ultimately, with a mature size of approximately 3 x 2 metres, 'Osakazuki' fits beautifully into smaller gardens, courtyards, or large containers. As a result, it offers stunning seasonal colour without overwhelming your space.
- Acer palmatum ‘Scolopendrifolium’ is an elegant deciduous tree originating from Japan. With a strong upright, bushy habit, it creates a graceful presence in the garden. Its long, narrow leaves are bright green, often tipped with soft salmon tones, adding subtle seasonal interest. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into striking shades of apricot, orange, and yellow. These vibrant colours provide a stunning display, ensuring the tree becomes a focal point in smaller gardens and courtyards. This maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil and grows happily in sun or semi-shade. However, it benefits from shelter from wind, which helps prevent leaf scorch and keeps the foliage looking fresh throughout the seasons. Reaching approximately 5m high and 3m wide, it makes an ideal light shade tree. With its compact size, it suits modern landscapes and provides a delicate canopy for outdoor spaces. Interestingly, the epithet Scolopendrifolium was chosen by botanists to describe its deeply cut, finger-like leaves. Resembling small insect legs, these unique shapes give the tree its distinctive character and enduring charm.
- Acer palmatum ‘Shaina’ is a deciduous dwarf maple with a rounded crown and dense, compact growth. Its neat form makes it a striking feature in any garden, while its foliage provides seasonal interest throughout the year. During summer, the leaves display a rich maroon shade. As autumn arrives, they transform into fiery red tones, creating a dramatic display of colour that enhances smaller landscapes and adds warmth to courtyards and patios. ‘Shaina’ thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position, away from harsh sun and wind. This ensures healthy growth and protects its delicate foliage from scorch, keeping the tree vibrant and attractive. Originating in the United States, ‘Shaina’ is a mutation of the popular ‘Bloodgood’ cultivar. Its compact size and ease of care make it an excellent choice for smaller gardens, courtyards, or large decorative pots. Growing to approximately 2m high and wide, it is easily trained to shape. With minimal effort, you can maintain its form, making it a versatile and rewarding ornamental tree for modern outdoor spaces.
- Acer palmatum ‘Trompenburg’ is a compact, round-headed deciduous tree that adds seasonal colour and structure to any garden. In spring, its rich purple-red, palm-shaped leaves emerge, gradually turning purplish green through summer. By autumn, the foliage transforms into a brilliant crimson, creating a striking display. This cultivar was originally developed at the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers a sheltered spot away from harsh wind and direct sun. Thanks to its modest size, it’s perfect for courtyards or smaller garden spaces. Typically reaching around 5 metres tall and 3 metres wide, this shade-loving tree offers year-round interest and elegance.
- With its origins in North America, Acer palmatum ‘Bloodgood’ is a compact, upright, deciduous tree that matures into a more rounded form. Its striking blackish-red stems support the deepest purple-red foliage, which remains vibrant throughout the summer months. As autumn arrives, the leaves blaze into fiery red tones, accompanied by decorative seed capsules that add seasonal interest. Acer Bloodgood thrives in moist, well-drained soil and benefits from a sheltered position. Approximate size at maturity being only 5 x 3m, it makes it perfect as a standout feature tree in a smaller garden or courtyard.
- Acer palmatum ‘Katsura’ is a compact, deciduous tree with a rounded shape. Native to Japan, it brings seasonal interest throughout the year. In early spring, its soft orange-yellow leaves emerge, gradually turning fresh green by summer. As autumn arrives, the foliage transforms into a brilliant mix of yellows and oranges, creating a striking focal point in any garden. Moreover, Acer Katsura thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is remarkably low-maintenance. While it prefers partial shade, it can also tolerate full sun in cooler regions. Reaching around 4 metres in height and 3 metres in width, ‘Katsura’ is perfect for small gardens, courtyards, or large decorative pots. Its versatility and vibrant colour make it a popular choice for landscape design.
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- Small 1-5m
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- Round
- Deciduous
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- Acer Palmatum, Acer p. Limelight
- Green
- Yellows, Oranges Reds
- Moist well drained
- Prefers sheltered
- Feature, Small Garden
- Acer palmatum ‘Limelight’ is a small, deciduous Japanese maple with a rounded crown and striking seasonal colour. Its bright green, palmate leaves are divided into five lance-shaped, toothed lobes, flushed with red in spring and turning brilliant yellow orange in autumn. In spring, it produces subtle green flowers followed by winged seed pods tinged with red. This ornamental tree thrives in moist, well-drained soil and prefers a sheltered position away from harsh sunlight and strong winds. Reaching approximately 3 metres tall and 2 metres wide, Limelight is an ideal centrepiece for smaller gardens, courtyards, or large decorative pots—offering year-round interest in a compact form.
- Acer palmatum ‘Red Emperor’ is a vigorous deciduous tree with an upright growth habit. Its five large, lobed leaves display a rich purple-red colour, adding dramatic contrast to the garden. As it matures, Red Emperor develops a broad, rounded crown that provides structure and elegance. Originating in the USA, this maple thrives in moist, well-drained soil. For the best colour, plant it in full sunlight. This small specimen tree produces dappled summer shade, making it ideal for gardens and courtyards. It typically grows to around 4 x 4 metres but can reach 8 x 5 metres. With regular pruning, you can easily maintain its shape and height.
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