Evergreen Exotic Trees
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Radermachera Everlasting Beauty is a stunning shrub that has glossy, deep green emerald foliage and produces clusters of trumpet shaped, pale pink flowers with yellow throats that are sweetly scented. Flowering occurs during warmer months and flowering can occur multiple times in a season. It has a strong upright growth habit ideal for hedging and border plantings. A hardy shrub that is drought tolerant once established.
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From the Three Kings Islands, Tecomanthe speciosa is a vigorous climber with large handsome glossy leaves. The large tubular cream flowers are borne in bunches during the winter months. Tui visit flowers for nectar. Frost sensitive but can be grown successfully in colder districts under the shelter of trees. Ideal grown up a terrace pole, strong trellis, up into trees. Takes some years to flower.
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A fast-growing tropical evergreen with very glossy, bright green palmate type leaves that droop downward to create an attractive weeping appearance. Makes an attractive tropical appearance to any landscape or garden. Green flower buds appear in spring and summer, followed by tiny white flowers on what appears to be small mallets, hence its common name. Grows to apx 6 x 4m
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Evergreen shrub with bushy compact habit and dark green foliage. Masses of carmine buds opening to pink-tinged white flowers in winter. Following flowering, small blue-black berries are produced. These are a good source of food for birds and add ornamental interest to the shrub. Prefers a moist well drained soil in full sun to light shade Wind hardy. Excellent for mass planting or hedging. Trim to keep in shape. Grows to apx 2.0 x 1.5m
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The Cork Oak, is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its thick, rugged, and deeply fissured bark, which is harvested for cork production. This species of Oak has a gnarled, spreading habit with dark green, leathery leaves that are grayish underneath. It thrives in warm, dry climates and well-drained soils, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. Larger growing, short stemmed, wide spreading tree. Can attain 15+m at maturity
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Well known for its edible Pine nuts, the stone pine is a picturesque pine of distinct habit particularly suited to sandy soils. Stout bushy globe in youth developing a think truck with many branches providing a characteristically dense, round, flat head. Edible Pine nuts in autumn. Grows to apx 8 x 5m
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Japanese Black Pine: Attractive species forming a broad conical tree with stout twisted branches, spreading with maturity. Winter buds are sharply pointed, silky, silvery white deepening to dark green. Very popular in Japanese style gardens. Coastal hardy and withstands exposed conditions.
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A hardier selection of Tahitian lime. Fruit is small to medium in size with dark green skin, turning lime yellow at maturity. Flesh tangy, juicy and seedless. Can be eaten green or yellow. Heavy scented flowers, aromatic foliage. Trim to shape. Harvest over the winter months. (named after John T. Bearss who developed this seedless variety)
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A smaller tree having very compact, upright growth which responds well to pruning. Shiny green, wavy leaves with coppery brown felt on the leaf undersides. Large, white fragrant flowers spring through summer. Makes an excellent screening hedge or standalone tree for a smaller garden. A seedling variation of Little Gem. Vigorous. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils.
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A fast growing, large tree from central America. With its broad, rounded canopy of lush green foliage, this tree is an exceptional choice for providing ample shade in spacious areas. Evergreen. Grows to apx 10 x 8m
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A graceful, distinctly upward spiralling, twisting juniper with vivid bright green foliage. Renowned for its versatility, they can be left to grow untrimmed or trimmed into soft pillows giving the appearance of floating clouds. Will tolerate drought and coastal conditions. A unique focal point in the garden. Needs good drainage.
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A small bushy tree with narrow leaves which emerge pinkish-bronze and turn dark green. Clusters of white flowers in creamy white bracts turn bright red-pink and completely smother the tree. Very popular due to this occurring during Christmas time.
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Grows quickly with new foliage growth as bronze and later turning deep green. Forms a tall pyramid structure with straight columnar trunk with reddish brown bark. Branches slightly pendulous spreading. Clothed with short needle foliage. Used extensively as shelter belts and will trim to a very narrow wall. Height apx 10 x 5m in 10 yr, can attain apx 20m at maturity in ideal conditions
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A popular indoor plant with small, lush, dark green, glossy leaves. It's a compact, bushier variety that thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers evenly moist soil. Can also be grown outdoors where it can attain apx 10 x 6m. Trim to keep shape.
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Pure white ruffled double flowers of medium size. Flowers in autumn into winter. Sasanqua camellias make an ideal hedging plant that trims well. Plant in full sun or dappled shade in well drained acidic soil. Prune after flowering to encourage bushy growth. Excellent for shaping into topiaries.
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Grows as a small, rounded tree with olive green leaves with a brown under felt. In late winter early spring they produce small, round perfumed, cream flowers with prominent stamens which burst from furry brown buds. Protect from strong winds. Slow growing. Excellent trimmed as a hedge or makes a beautiful small growing specimen. Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Similar to Consider Michelia Bubbles, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green, brown under felt - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Feature Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
Description The parent plant to cultivars in New Zealand. One of the hardiest of the subtropical fruits, growing in most soils and tolerating several degrees of frost. Feijoa are commonly available as seedlings, but plants grown from cuttings or grafted specimens are more reliable. An abundance of fruit ripens between April and June and when mature will fall off the tree at a touch. Easily trimmed to shape. Makes an excellent hedge or screen. Height x Width 4 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Native? No Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Deciduous / Evergreen Evergreen Country of Origin South America Similar to Consider Mammoth, Apollo, Unique, Plantlife Leaf Leaf Colour Green Flower Flower Colour Red Soil Conditions Tolerates Dry Yes once established Moist Well Drained Yes Climate Conditions Tolerates Wind Yes Uses Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing 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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A vigorous small tree with long, narrow green leaves with slightly pendulous branches. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn providing nectar for bees and birds. Tolerant of a range of harsh conditions including poor dry soils once established, clay soil, but avoid wet or poorly drained soils, coastal and windy conditions. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Callistimon Red Clusters, Griselinia Ardmore Emerald, Prunus lusitanica, Syzygium resilience, Totara Black Bridge, Camellias, Laurus nobilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Small Garden Yes 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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A vigorous large shrub, with short, narrow, stiff new leaves emerging a silvery-pink turning to mid- green. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn providing nectar for bees and birds. Tolerant of a range of harsh conditions including poor dry soils once established, clay soil, but avoid wet or poorly drained soils, coastal and windy conditions. Trim after flowering to encourage bushiness. Easily trimmed for hedging. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Kings Park Special, Salignus (Yellow) Citrinus Violetii (Violet) - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Small Garden 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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A medium sized rounded compact tree with dark glossy green leaves and small fragrant flowers in clusters during summer. Can be pruned to maintain shape. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet or dry soils. Prefers moist well drained soils in full sun. Ideal for street planting, lawn specimens and as a shade tree in a smaller garden. Grows to apx 7 x 4m Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Myrsine Salicina, Callistemons, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Small Garden Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.