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- Cupressus sempervirens 'Totem', commonly known as Totem Cypress, is a tightly upright-growing conifer with striking bluish-green foliage. Notably, these trees are iconic in Italy—especially throughout Tuscany—where they define the landscape and grace Renaissance gardens with timeless elegance. Thanks to their slender, vertical form, Totem Cypresses create bold architectural accents that elevate formal landscapes. Moreover, this cutting-grown cultivar ensures a consistently narrow columnar shape and even growth rate, making it a reliable choice for symmetry and structure. Unlike other varieties, its foliage remains dense and intact, resisting the tendency to “fall out.” Additionally, it offers improved resistance to fungal canker, making it a hardy option for challenging conditions. Often planted in rows as living pillars, it’s ideal for lining entranceways and avenues with a commanding presence. For optimal performance, Totem Cypress prefers drier soil and well-drained sites. Ultimately, it grows to approximately 10 meters tall and 2 meters wide delivering a bold, sculptural impact wherever it’s planted.
- 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.
- 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.
- Albizia julibrissin, commonly known as the Silk Tree, is a fast-growing, deciduous, compact tree with a wide, spreading canopy. Its delicate, fern-like leaves add a lush texture to any garden. During summer, it bursts into bloom with soft, pink, fluffy flowers that sit gracefully above the foliage. These rounded blossoms resemble silky brushes, creating a striking visual contrast. Although it thrives in hot, dry conditions once established, it prefers moist, well-drained soil. Therefore, regular watering during its early growth phase is beneficial. Interestingly, the name “julibrissin” originates from the Persian phrase gul-i abrisham, meaning “silk flower” or “soft silken threads.” This poetic name reflects the tree’s elegant appearance. Thanks to its umbrella-shaped canopy, the Silk Tree makes an excellent shade tree. It’s ideal for smaller gardens, growing to approximately 5 meters tall and 4 meters wide..
- Bold and architectural, Betula utilis 'Jacquemontii' or the Himalayan Birch is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its upright form that gradually matures into a broad oval silhouette. Originating from the rugged terrains of China and the Himalayas, this fast-growing variety commands attention with its striking, powdery-white bark—a signature feature that sets it apart in any landscape. Throughout summer, its dark green foliage offers a rich contrast to the luminous trunk, before shifting to warm yellow hues in autumn, adding seasonal interest. Whether planted in structured avenues or grouped for visual impact, this birch delivers a refined yet natural presence. Additionally, it responds well to topping, allowing for the creation of standard-type trees where desired. Typically reaching approximately 7 metres in height and 3 metres in spread, Betula 'Jacquemontii' is a standout choice for those seeking elegance with a touch of rugged charm. Utilis = Useful
- Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy' is a small, deciduous tree with an open, spreading habit that gradually matures into a broad, rounded crown. In early spring, masses of small magenta, pea-like flowers burst into bloom on bare branches, creating a striking display before the foliage emerges. Soon after flowering, rich purple-red, heart-shaped leaves appear, adding depth and colour to the garden. As autumn approaches, these leaves transition into warm tones of orange and bronze, offering a final flourish before winter. Because of its compact size reaching approximately 3.5 x 3.0 metres, ‘Forest Pansy’ is an excellent feature tree for smaller gardens or courtyards. It responds well to pruning, making it easy to maintain a tidy shape. Additionally, it tolerates clay soils, although wet or poorly drained conditions should be avoided. For best results, plant in a more sheltered position to protect its delicate foliage. Interestingly, this tree originates from North America, and its Latin name canadensis fittingly means “of Canada” or “from Canada.” Whether you're designing a colourful garden or seeking a low-maintenance ornamental tree, ‘Forest Pansy’ delivers beauty across all seasons.
- 3.5 x 3.0m
- Small 1-5m
- Moderate - Fast
- Tree
- Round-Spreading
- Deciduous
- North America
- Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamukeyama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood.
- Purple-Red
- Oranges and Bronze
- Magenta
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- Moist well drained, Tolerates Clay
- Prefers Sheltered
- Small gardens, Courtyards
- Fagus sylvatica – English Beech is a handsome, deciduous tree with a naturally pyramidal shape. Originating from Southern Europe, it produces glossy green foliage in spring. When young, the leaves are covered with fine silken hairs, and they mature to golden yellows in autumn, creating a striking seasonal display. This tree thrives in well-draining loamy soil, especially when lime is present. It prefers a sunny position, where it grows vigorously and develops into an excellent lawn specimen or shade tree. English Beech reaches approximately 10 x 5 metres. However, it can also be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge, offering versatility in landscape design. Interestingly, sylvatica is a Latin adjective meaning “of the woods” or “forest-dwelling.”.
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A distinct pyramidal form in its early years, matures to a large rounded, broad spreading tree. Green leaves in summer are narrow and serrated, and transform to a vibrant, deep red colour in autumn, earning it the name "Claret Ash" Hardy to a wide range of conditions. Excellent landscaping, street, specimen or shade tree. Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamuke Yama, Acer Bloodgood. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Red - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. - Ginkgo biloba ‘Fastigiata’ – Upright Ginkgo is a deciduous tree with a very neat, upright form. As a selected male variety, it will not produce unpleasant fruit. Its deep green, distinctive maidenhair leaves turn golden yellow in autumn, creating a striking seasonal display. The ‘Fastigiata’ cultivar was discovered and selected in France. By the 1980s, it had emerged as a popular narrow form, valued for its elegant shape and suitability in restricted spaces. This tree is highly effective in narrow streets, tight spaces, and small home gardens. Moreover, it can be trimmed to maintain an even neater appearance, making it versatile for both urban and residential landscapes. It thrives in moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate clay conditions, provided the site is not waterlogged. For best growth, plant in a sunny position. Mature specimens typically reach around 7 metres high and 3 metres wide.
- Ginkgo biloba – Maidenhair Tree is a hardy, deciduous tree with an ancient heritage originating in China. It develops into a graceful pyramidal form, featuring symmetrical branches and distinctive grey, corky bark. During summer, broad fan-shaped leaves emerge, resembling sections of a maidenhair fern. These leathery, light-green leaves create a lush canopy. As the seasons change, the tree transforms with spectacular autumn colour, displaying bright golden-yellow foliage that lasts for an extended period. This tree thrives best in moist, well-drained soil. Moreover, it will tolerate clay conditions, provided the site is not waterlogged. For optimal growth, plant in full sun. Mature specimens typically reach around 6 metres high and 4 metres wide, making them ideal for both gardens and landscapes.
- Gleditsia triacanthos ‘Sunburst’ – Honey Locust is a deciduous tree with a neatly rounded crown and graceful weeping branches. Its lacy, double-pinnate foliage emerges lime-yellow in spring, deepens to fresh green in summer, and finally glows bright yellow in autumn, offering year-round interest. Successive flushes of new growth appear through summer, creating a striking contrast against older leaves. Native to North America, ‘Sunburst’ has become a popular choice for both residential and landscape plantings. This tree tolerates a wide range of soils, including clay, yet it thrives best in moist, well-drained conditions. For optimal growth, plant in full sun. Mature specimens typically reach around 6 metres high and 5 metres wide, making them excellent lawn, shade, or specimen trees.
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A pyramidal specimen tree with an upright broad growth habit. Green, star-shaped leaves over summer turn dark crimson during autumn. Makes a superb shade or specimen tree. Grows to apx 9 x 5m Height x Width 9 x 5m Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin England Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Lush Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Crimson Red - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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