Evergreen Exotic Trees

  • Callistemon Kings Park Special - bottlebrush
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    • Description
    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.
  • Callistemon Red Cluster - Bottlebrush
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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.
  • FEIJOA - Acca sellowiana
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    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.
  • Michelia gracipies nz
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    • Description
    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.
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    A compact Olive with smaller leaves giving a dense appearance. A consistent small fruiting variety with heavy crops. Has a good oil content and also used for pickling. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. This variety especially good for hedging as it trims well into a dense hedge.
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Conical
    Country of Origin Greece
    Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Screening Yes
    Hedging Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing Yes but small
     
       Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Olea Europea - Olive trees
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    • Description
    Olea europaea means 'European olive' in Latin and is what we commonly call “The Olive”. Normally grow as a small tree or shrub, and are found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa.  The olive's fruit is grown primarily for oil, eating, or both. The trees is also suitable tree for standardising. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. Grows apx 6 x 3m.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Mediterranean
    Similar to Consider Other Olives
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green Olive
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter 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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    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
    Height x Width: 8 x 5m
    Height Range: Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Round - Spreading
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: Mediterranean region
    Similar to Consider: Pinus thunbergii
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Soil Conditions: Tolerates dry once established
    Climate Conditions: Tolerates Wind and Coastal
    Uses: Specimen, Fruit Producing, Bird Feeding, Shade Tree.
  • portuguese laurel nz
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    Large evergreen shrub or small tree dark glossy green oval leaves. Dull white hawthorn scented flowers in long slender racemes late spring/summer followed by fruits. Prefers moist well drained soils. Will not tolerate wet feet. Excellent trimmed into hedges or can be allowed to grow on as a clipped screen. Can also be used as a pleached hedge or grown as a topiary.
    Height x Width 5 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Conical
    Country of Origin Western Europe, France, Spain Portugal, Morocco
    Similar to Consider Camellias, Laurus Nobilis, Michelia Figo, Syzygium resilience, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
    Hedging Yes
     
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • lilly pilly nz
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    At last a Lilly Pilly that is highly psyllid resistant!  A superior cultivar of Syzygium Australe, more commonly known as a Lilly Pilly. This unique variety is new to the NZ market and is solely available through Black Bridge Nurseries and Boulevard and Boutique. Selected propagation has improved this variety of Lilly Pilly making it resistant to the very problematic psyllid insect and the damage it causes. Its also faster growing, has a stronger, straighter central leader and an improved root system. We’ve also found it to be good in shady areas as well. Excellent for screening, hedging and shaping.
    Height x Width 7 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider Laurus nobilis, Viburnum Eve Price, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Prunus lusitanica, Olea El Greco, Totara Black Bridge,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green and red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Screening / Shelter 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.
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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.
    Height x Width: 4.0m
    Height Range: Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate: Fast
    Plant Type: Vine
    Shape / Habit: Climbing
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: New Zealand
    Leaf Colour: Dark Green
    Flower Colour: Cream
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Tolerates wind once established
    Uses: Feature, Bird Feeding, Small Garden.
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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
    Height x Width: 2.0 x 1.5m
    Height Range: Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Shrub
    Shape / Habit: Round
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: England
    Similar to Consider: Syzygium resilience, Radermachera Everlasting Beauty, Prunus lusitanica, Laurus Nobilis, Griselinia Ardmore Emerald
    Leaf Colour: Dark Green
    Flower Colour: White
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Prefers sheltered
    Uses: Hedging, Bird Feeding, Small Garden
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