Evergreen Exotic Trees
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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. -
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 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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Very tight, upright growing conifer with bluish-green foliage. Cutting-grown for uniform narrow columnar shape and even growth rate. Foliage stays together and doesn’t “fall out” More resistant to canker. Often planted as a series of pillars and perfect for entrance ways. Prefers dryer soil. Creates a bold impression. Height x Width 10 x 2 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Narrow Country of Origin Europe Similar to Consider Thuja Smaragd, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green glaucus - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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 compact evergreen Mediterranean tree but can easily be trimmed to shape. Dark green leathery leaves are highly aromatic and good for culinary use. Small yellow flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent as a standard, ornamental tree, screen or hedge. Will tolerate coastal, wind and dry once established. Good for a small garden position. Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Mediterranean region Similar to Consider Prunus Lusitanica, Camellias, Griselinia, Viburnum Eve Price, Syzygium resilience, Callistemon Red Clusters, Totara Black Bridge - LEAF
Leaf Colour Green - FLOWER
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - USES
Hedging 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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An outstanding tree with narrow oval deep bronze-purple glossy leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers. An excellent hedge or shelter tree but left to grow will form a spreading shade tree. Will withstand windy coastal conditions wet or dry soils. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Spreading Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea ericioides - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green, Bronze Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Screening Yes Hedging 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 more compact pyramidal form of Magnolia grandiflora with very attractive, large, dark glossy green leaves with distinctive coppery undersides. Creamy white fragrant blooms in summer. Excellent shade, avenue or specimen tree. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Grows to apx 7 x 4m in 10yrs. Can attain 15 x 10m at maturity Height x Width 7 x 4m Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider Mag Grandiflora, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Avenue 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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Forms a large, sturdy, elegant, round-headed specimen tree. Leaves are distinguished by rust-coloured felt beneath large glossy dark green foliage. Bears immense fragrant creamy white flowers. Excellent shade, avenue or specimen tree. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Will also tolerate coastal and windy sites. Hardy. Grows to apx 10 x 5m 10yrs. At maturity can attain 20 x 10m Height x Width 10 x 5 10yrs Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Southern USA Similar to Consider Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? 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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Forms a small, compact, rounded tree. Dense foliage, glossy deep green leaves with brown russet below. Creamy white flowers produced freely from an early age, fragrant. Excellent for smaller gardens. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider M. Grandiflora, DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen 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. -
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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. -
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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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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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.