Flowering Trees

  • Cordyline Australis - cabbage tree
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    • Description
    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 Like
    Shape / Habit Upright
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Nikau Palms
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Feature 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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    • Description
    A vigorous, upright flowering tree with an open form, adorned with striking green foliage. In spring and early summer, it displays rich, creamy yellow blooms with a delightful fragrance, inviting bees, butterflies, and nectar-loving birds into the garden. Easily maintained with trimming to preserve a compact shape for the smaller garden.
    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
    Feature 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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    • 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 Other Lemons, Oranges, Mandarins,
    • LEAF
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • FLOWER
    Flower Colour White with pink buds
    Fragrant? Yes
    • USES
    Fruit Producing Yes
     Small Garden 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.
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    • Description
    A low growing, round dense tree. Large dull green leaves appear through summer. Late winter early spring goblet shaped, pure white, lemon scented flowers on bare branches. Smaller tree ideal for  smaller garden.
    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
    Small Garden Yes
    Feature Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Magnolia grandiflora DD Blanchard
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    • Description
    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.
  • Magnolia grandiflora Ferruginea - Southern Magnolia
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    • Description
    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.
  • Magnolia Grandiflora - Little Gem
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    • Description
    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 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.
    Height x Width: 4 x 3m
    Height Range: Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate: Moderate
    Plant Type: Tree
    Shape / Habit: Oval Columnar
    Deciduous / Evergreen: Evergreen
    Country of Origin: USA
    Similar to Consider: Magnolia Little Gem, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles,
    Leaf Colour: Green
    Flower Colour: White
    Flower Fragrant? Yes
    Soil Conditions: Moist well drained
    Climate Conditions: Prefers sheltered
    Uses: Feature, Small Garden, Screen
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    A compact spreading round shaped tree with bright green leaves. Very large, fragrant soft pink double flowers in spring.  Leaves turn orange-red in autumn. Limited numbers yellow-green fruit which are not edible. Its all about the flowers! Spectacular addition to a smaller garden!
    Height x Width 4 x 3
    Height Range Small
    Growth Rate Medium
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin United States
    Similar to Consider Other Crabapples, Prunus awanui
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange and Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Soft Pink
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Feature Yes
     Small Garden Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • Mandarin Clementine
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    • Description
    A smaller growing tree with smaller bright orange fruit. Classic mandarin flavour, which is robust, and sweet. Normally seedless but can produce pips if cross pollinated with other pipped citrus. Smaller growing makes it ideal for a smaller garden or large pot. Harvest over winter apx June to August. Feed in spring and summer with citrus fertilisers to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. Grows to apx 2 x 1.5m
    Height x Width 2 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Algeria, Northern Africa
    Similar to Consider Orange, Tangelo, Satsuma mandarin,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Fruit Producing 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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    Small to medium sized tree with large leathery fresh green leaves ageing to deep green. Strongly scented creamy white flowers are produced in mass over a long succession during spring and summer. Grows in full sun or part shade in rich moisture retentive free-draining soil. An excellent specimen tree or shelter screen. Grows apx. 4 x 2m
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Michelia Gracipies, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Magnolia Little Gem. Magnolia Kay Pariss
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Feature Yes
    Screening  Yes
     Small Garden Yes
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • port wine magnolia nz
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    • Description
    A small rounded shrub with fresh lime green foliage and small, heavily scented cream flowers streaked with purple. Sun to shade. The shrub assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Individuals grown in sunny situations tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. Prefers humus rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil. Excellent trimmed as a small hedge, left to grow as a stand alone specimen or planted out into a large pot.
    Height x Width 3 x 2.5
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Western China
    Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream and Purple
    Fragrant? Yes
    • 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.
  • 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.
  • portuguese laurel nz
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    • Description
    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.
  • Radermachera sinica - Canton lace or China Doll
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    • Description
    A fast growing, open spreading small evergreen tree. Emerald green bipinnate leaves to apx 50cm and long white trumpet shaped flowers in summer. Easily pruned to shape to maintain height or used as a privacy screen. Likes a frost-free situation in full sun or part shade. Keep moist during dry periods. Grows to apx 8 x 5m
    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.
  • Tristaniopsis laurina - Kanooka Water Gum
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    • Description
    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.
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