Blackbridge Nurseries
    • Description
    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
    Accent Yes
    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.
    • 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. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
    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.
    • Description
    A hardy shrub or small tree with glossy, elliptic leaves to 10cm in length, bright red when young, later dark green that is valued for its bright red new growth. Clusters of small white flowers during summer will generally not appear on regularly trimmed plants. The regularly trimming will keep them to size and prevent the branches from getting too large. A yearly application of slow release fertilizer will help maintain their vigour and colour.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Eugenia Ventinatii, Syzygium Resilience
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Hedging Yes
     
       Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    An attractive elegant tree with deep green, thick glossy, long needle-like Totara leaves on slender willowy branches. Has a very soft appearance. Excellent street or specimen tree. Can also be trimmed as a hedge or shelter or pleached.
    Height x Width 7 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin East Africa
    Similar to Consider Podocarpus Totara, Podocarpus Totara Black Bridge, Manii, Macrophylla
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Large evergreen shrub or small tree dark glossy green oval leaves. Dull white hawthorn scented flowers in slender racemes late spring/summer followed by fruits. Moist to dry conditions but will not tolerate wet feet. Excellent for hedges or Topiary or can be allowed to grow as a screen
    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.
    • Description
    Forms a small tree with erect stems bearing bipinnate leaves to 50cm with dark green leaflets. Deep yellow bell shaped flowers in summer. Grows in full sun or part shade. Keep moist during dry periods. Easily pruned to shape. Can be kept as a pleached hedge.
    Height x Width 8 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Spreading
    Country of Origin Southern China
    Similar to Consider Alectryon Excelsa,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Grown more for the dramatic size and tropical look of the banana style leaves. Flowers during summer, are an almost black colour with white with light blue petals. Forms a huge clump.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Succulent
    Shape
    Country of Origin Africa
    Similar to Consider Reginae
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Black
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Forms large greyish green leaves. Flowers held on long stems are made up of orange, purple and white. The interesting structure resembles colourful tropical birds. Valuable for garden display and indoor decoration.
    Height x Width 1.5 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Succulent
    Shape
    Country of Origin South Africa
    Similar to Consider Nicholii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Orange
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    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. See also "Eugenia ventinatii" to see how Syzygium resilience could be used as a hedge
    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 Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • 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.
    • Description
    An elegant, slow growing specimen that has a compact, conical, habit. Dense, glossy, bright green foliage held on vertical branches will withstand humid weather. Grow individually as a specimen conifer or in a group or formal row. It is also good in pots and other containers.
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin United States Of America
    Similar to Consider Cupressus Totem
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
     
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    A medium sized compact tree with dark glossy green leaves and small fragrant flowers in clusters during summer. Prefers moist well drained soils in full sun. Ideal for street planting lawn specimens and as a shade tree. Can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
    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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.

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