Flowering Trees
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Forms a beautiful smaller growing, wide spreading deciduous tree. Tiered horizontal branches have green leaves that turn oranges and yellows in autumn. Large snow white single and semi-double flowers in spring en mass cover the tree making a spectacular sight. Beautiful shade tree for a smaller garden. Grows to apx 6 x 5m. Height x Width 6 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Japan Similar to Consider Other Flowering Cherries, Pyrus Aristocrat. Amelanchier Canadensis. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow and Orange - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Feature 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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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. -
A smaller growing, upright, round tree with rich purple black foliage throughout summer and into autumn. Small single pink blossom early spring on bare stems stand out as leaves appear. Excellent contrast statement tree for a smaller garden.
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A compact green form of Karo with shiny green leaves on the surface but still the felted underneath. Flowers dark crimson to purple with yellow anthers. Prefers full sun in free draining soil but will also tolerate dry soil once established. Windy conditions and coastal exposure Ok. Trims well into a hedge.
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A compact, bushy large shrub or small tree. Leathery dark green leaves felted underneath. Sweetly scented small purple flowers in spring especially fragrant on a still early morning or evening. Easily trims to make a very good hedge or can be allowed to grow on into a hardy trimmed or untrimmed screen. Prefers full sun in free draining soil but will also tolerate dry soil once established. Tolerates windy sites and coastal exposure. Very Hardy Height x Width 6 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter 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. -
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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. The regularly trimming will keep them to size and prevent the branches from getting too large. Can be kept as a smaller sized hedge or left to grow on as a shelter / screen. 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 Syzygium Resilience, Callistemon Red Clusters, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
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. -
A small spreading tree with glossy green leaves turning reds oranges and yellows in autumn. Fuyu is the most popular main commercial variety grown. Medium to large deep orange fruit that is non astringent, sweet and excellent quality. Can be eaten fresh like an apple or sliced with the skin removed, dried or made into jam or chutney. Harvest May-Jun. Self fertile. Grows to Apx 5 x 4m
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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. -
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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 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. -
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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. -
A cross between Southern rata and Pohutukawa. Forms a narrow upright tree with an open habit. Narrow leaves are a shiny mid green colour. Bright crimson flowers appear in December and January, just a little later than other M. excelsa. More tolerant of frosts than the other Pohutukawa’s. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth.
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Common Name: Rata and Pohutukawa: natural hybrid
These Metrosideros 'maungapiko' NZ natives are a natural hybrid between Pohutukawa and Southern Rata, incorporating good frost tolerance with beautiful large crimson-red flowers through mid-summer. It holds the striking beauty of the southern Rata whilst maintaining the adaptability and vigour of the the Pohutukawa. Originally discovered on Great Barrier Island on the Hauraki Gulf by plantsman Graeme Platt. The mother tree on the island has unfortunately been recklessly destroyed to make way for a road. This species is rare in cultivation and worthy of protection. -
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Discovered on the Coromandel, Mistral is a natural hybrid of excelsa and robusta. It’s a tidy, smaller growing tree that’s more compact and upright with deep fresh green new foliage darkening with age. Dark scarlet flowers late spring. As they’re easily clipped to shape they’re useful as a screen, kept lower as a hedge or as a specimen in a smaller garden. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Grows to Apx 5 x 3. Height x Width 5 x 3 Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Deep scarlet Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes -
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Selected smaller growing compact bushy habit with smaller leaves compared to other Pohutukawa. Early flowering-bright orange/red flowers. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Excellent for smaller gardens and can easily be trimmed. 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 Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
A natural hybrid of the classic NZ Pohutukawa but with sulphur yellow flowers in December. It forms a broad-headed tree with thick, green leaves that have silver-grey undersides. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth.
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A selected cultivar which has a more upright habit. Distinctive darker green leaves. Flowers are striking red. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Grows apx. 7 x 5m but easily trimmed. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No Tolerates Dry Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Screening / Shelter 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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The giant of New Zealand Pohutukawa! A large growing spreading tree. Olive green leaves and bright crimson flowers usually from Dec. Colours ranging from scarlet to deep crimson. Metrosideros flourish in coastal environments and are remarkably resilient, enduring poor soil conditions, excess moisture, and drought. They can withstand harsh elements such as salt-laden winds and arid landscapes. Additionally, they tolerate clay and wet soils, though thrive best in moist, well-drained earth. Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes -
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A smaller growing tree with huge, handsome, tropical looking deep green shining leaves up to 50cm long and 20cm wide. White-green inconspicuous flowers are produced from August to April and shiny black fruits are carried year round. Great for coastal gardens as it is both wind and salt tolerant. Well suited as a stand alone tree or as a filler in the back of a garden. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Pseudopanax laetus - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Feature 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 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.