Flowering Trees
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A small open habit tree with a broad round head. Heart shaped leaves are purple red and appear after the magenta flowers bloom on bare branches in early spring. Excellent small specimen tree suited to smaller gardens. Tolerates Clay soil but avoid wet or poorly drained soils. Deciduous. Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Spreading Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Purple Red Deciduous Leaf Colour Purple Red - Flower
Flower Colour Magenta Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree Cabbage tree: An iconic New Zealand palm like tree. Long drooping slender leaves up to 1m long are clustered at the tips of the branches. Large heads of scented creamy white flowers in Nov produce nectar for bees, then fruit attracts birds from January-April. Commonly found throughout farmland, open places, wetlands and scrubland of the North and South Islands in anything from wet swampy ground to dry windy hill slopes. Hardy. Height x Width 6 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Upright Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Nikau Palms - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Accent 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 quick growing small ornamental tree with dark green smooth leaflets. Masses of flowers in large loose, fragrant panicles in spring almost covering the entire tree. Requires shelter in exposed areas. Easily clipped to shape. Evergreen, but can be semi-deciduous in colder areas. Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Asia Similar to Consider Radermacheria, Alectryon Excelsa, Myrsine Salicina, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - 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. -
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Neatly rounded tree with a pretty branch pattern. Lacy double pinnate foliage lime-yellow in spring deepening to fresh green in summer bright yellow in autumn. Successive new growth through summer provides a contrast to the older leaves. Great lawn or specimen tree. Height x Width 6 x 5 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Umbrella Country of Origin Central North America Similar to Consider Robinia Freesia, Ginkgo, Acer Kellys Gold, Albizzia, Jacaranda - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green yellow Deciduous Leaf Colour Bright yellow - Flower
Flower Insignificant - 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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Graceful evergreen with slender branches and fresh light green leaves, semi-glossy, veined and sharply toothed. From late summer through to autumn it conceals its foliage with masses of beautiful, starry, snow-white flowers. Excellent rapid screening. NZ Native Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
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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An outstanding flowering tree. Graceful, erect, open form tree with handsome foliage and rich, creamy yellow fragrant flowers in spring early summer. Trim to keep in shape and bushy. Height x Width 10 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Upright Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Hoheria Populena, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow 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 beautiful fast growing small tree with dainty ferny foliage. A very spectacular sight in early summer when soft purple flowers cover the tree. Has open irregular head with branches going in all directions! Height x Width 8 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin South America Similar to Consider Albizia, Gleditsia - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper Brown - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? No - 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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Slender, erect, tapering tree with long green serrated leaves. Tubular reddish brown flowers in spring attractive to native birds. Ideal tree for smaller gardens and narrow spaces. Ok in coastal gardens. Avoid phosphate fertilizers. Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent 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 Fast growing spreading tree of varying form. Tiny needle like leaves are softer to touch than Manuka. In During summer small white flowers smother the tree giving an almost snow covering effect. Very attractive to bees. Larger growing tree than Manuka. Seeds smaller than Manuka. Will withstand windy coastal conditions, or dry soils once established. Height x Width 6 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
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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Indica type: Deciduous small tree with a compact rounded head that covers itself in lilac mauve crepe paper like flowers in summer. Lime green summer leaves turn brilliant red in autumn. Many cultivars with flowers of white, pink, mauve, red or purple hues. The bark is thin and smooth, with a mottled pinkish-gray colour and sheds each year to reveal a clean new surface. Bergerac - Dark-cerise St Emillion - Red Kimono - White Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin India Similar to Consider Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Brilliant Red - Flower
Flower Colour Lilac mauve Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen 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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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 or hedge. 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, Ficus, Griselinia - LEAF
Leaf Colour Green - FLOWER
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - USES
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
We also stock Larger growing lemon varieties with a more citric taste. These can include Eureka, Lisbon, Yen Ben, and Genoa. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.- DESCRIPTION
One of the most popular. Low spreading growth habit with few thorns. Large yellow-orange fruit when ripe with smooth skin and lower acid level than other lemon varieties. Very high juice content. Plant in warm sheltered position and rich well- drained moist soil in full sun Feed regularly during growing season and water well in summer. Mulch with well-rotted compost. Good in containers. HARVEST – JUN-AUG Height x Width 2.5 x 2.5 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin China Similar to Consider Genoa, Oranges, Mandarins, Grapefruits - LEAF
Leaf Colour Dark Green - FLOWER
Flower Colour White with pink buds Fragrant? Yes - USES
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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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 very upright form of liriodendron tulipifera with a columnar growth habit. Large unusual lyre-shaped leaves cut square at the apex turn butter yellow in Autumn. Fragrant tulip like flowers appear late spring greenish yellow with orange at base of petal. Excellent for narrow restricted areas. Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Upright Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Quercus Robur Fastigiata, Carpinus betulus Fastigiata, Acer Bowhall, Platanus acerifolia pyramidalis. Betula var. Cupressus totem, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Poplar crow’s nest, Ginkgo fastigiata. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Green and Orange Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen 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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Makes rapid growth. Large unusual lyre-shaped leaves cut square at the apex turn butter yellow in Autumn. Clean trunk and spreading branches. Fragrant tulip like flowers appear late spring greenish yellow with orange at base of petal. Height x Width 10 x 6 Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Liriodendron Fastigiata, Platanus acerifolia, Liquidambars, Acer rubrums - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow 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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A low growing, round dense tree. Late winter early spring goblet shaped, pure white, lemon scented flowers on bare branches. Large dull green leaves then appear through summer. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin China Similar to Consider Other deciduous Magnolias, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen 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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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. 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 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. Height x Width 7 x 4 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 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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Forms a sturdy elegant round-headed specimen tree. Distinguished by rust-coloured felt beneath large glossy dark green foliage. Bears immense fragrant creamy white flowers. Grows to apx 20 x 5m Height x Width 20 x 5 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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A medium sized tree with large leathery green leaves from spring to autumn. Late winter early spring huge star shaped flowers appear which are white and pink with a purple flush. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Magnolia Denudata, Magnolia Vulcan, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange - Flower
Flower Colour Pink and White Fragrant? No - 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.
