Moist Well Drained
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In spring clear butter-yellow leaves emerge becoming a lime-green shade during summer. A striking small tree for spring and early summer colour. Fast growing and responds to pruning to maintain shape. Excellent shade tree. Good alternative for Ulmus (Elm Trees) in Auckland due to Dutch Elm Disease. Originates from Duncan and Davies NZ. 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 Robinia Freesia, Ginkgo, Gleditsia Sunburst, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Lime Yellow Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Pink Catkins 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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One of the most beautiful small trees for the ornamental landscape. From its young spring growth through summer the leaves are soft green. During autumn it becomes a display of colour when leaves turn brilliant shades of scarlet / yellow or orange. It is perfectly suited as a specimen tree an accent in a mixed border or in a container on the patio. Shelter from strong wind. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Habit Round Country of Origin Japan Similar to Consider Other Palmatum Acers, Liquidambars, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange, Red, Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A slow growing native tree that maintains its juvenile, pyramidal form for up to 50 years. Narrow leathery leaves are an attractive Bronze-green colour. Smooth grey bark turning scaly when mature. Adult trees form a straight-trunked stately round headed tree. Grows best in rich, fertile, moist, well-draining soil and to apx 10m in 30 years. An excellent statement tree. Height x Width 10+ Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Narrow Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Rimu, Kahikatea - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green / brown - Flower
Flower Colour Nil but has cones - 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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One of the most popular native trees with almost black bark and glossy dark green leaves which are made up of several serrated leaflets. Sprays of rusty woolly petal-less flowers occur in early summer and present a curious reddish-brown effect. These are followed by small red fruit which attract birds. Prefers sheltered conditions in full sun in rich free-draining soil. Ideal as a specimen tree. Will grow apx 7 x 3m Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon grandis, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina Leaf Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening 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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Handsome NZ Native stately straight and erect trunk has smooth brown bark. Eventually grow to a large canopy tree. Small flowers appear in panicles in spring followed by attractive purple fruit in autumn which are the favourite of the Native Kereru pigeon. Likes rich deeply worked well drained soil. Height x Width 20 x 6 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Conical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Orange Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen 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 vigorous small tree with long, narrow green leaves with slightly pendulous branches. Bright red flower spikes carried in clusters over spring and early summer provides nectar for bees and birds. Tolerates coastal, wind, clay, sandy or dry once established. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider C. Red Clusters, Salignus (Yellow) Citrinus Violetii (Violet) - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red 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. -
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Vigorous large shrub, new leaves emerge a silvery-pink turning to mid- green. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn. Tolerant of poor dry soils once established, though prefers some moisture. Provides nectar for bees and birds. Good 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 Fruit Producing 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 narrow upright form of Carpinus Betulus. Gradually widening with maturity. Oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colouring of yellows and oranges eventually turning brown and remaining on the tree for long periods over winter. Excellent Street or Avenue tree or shelter belt if planted closer together. Very hardy Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Columnar Country of Origin Europe Similar to Consider Betula var. Cupressus totem, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden Yellow - 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. -
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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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A slender growing shrub with rich green foliage and masses of starry yellow flowers early summer followed by dark red berries. Attracts birds. Ideal as a hedge trims well. Will tolerate dry coastal exposed or windy sites once established. Height x Width 2 x 1.2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow 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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Selected narrow growing form 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. Prefers dryish soil and no manuring. 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. -
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One of the most widespread of New Zealand forest trees. The leaves are small and awl-shaped and form a weeping habit, bark falls away in heavy scales. In its juvenile form makes a handsome specimen with weeping branches. After many years develops into a broader tree more upright adult form. One of the most easily recognised large trees in the forest. Prefers cool moist conditions. Height x Width 30 x 5 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant but produces berries - 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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Stout tree fern which can reach up to 6 m tall, though over a very long time, found in lowland and lower mountain forest. Distinguished by its thick fibrous, soft trunk. Fronds grow 1-2m in length forming dense crown. Dead fronds leave a tidy skirt beneath crown. While slower growing It does well in average garden conditions. This variety is suited to a sunny position or light shade. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia squarrosa. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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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Wheki or Brown Ponga is a hardy NZ native tree fern. It grows a tall, slender, brown trunk to approx 6m. Fronds can reach 1.5 to 3m in length which give it the appearance of a small “umbrella” on top of the trunk. It is the most popular New Zealand tree fern which is easy to grow and maintain. Hardiness and smaller dimensions make it an excellent garden variety. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia fibrosa. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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 handsome coastal canopy tree with bold tropical-looking leaves. Naturally found throughout the North Island in coastal forest. Waxy white flowers grow from the stems and trunk and appear March to June. Plant in deep moist soil in frost free location. Fast growing. NZ Native. Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A very shapely, handsome tree. Soft dark green, glossy foliage covered with silken hairs when young. Will thrive in loamy soil, especially if lime is available. Good lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge. Height x Width 10 x 5 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin Southern Europe Similar to Consider Carpinus Betulus - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze - Flower
Flower Nil - 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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Magnificent, dense, pyramid shaped tree when mature. Leaves often red when first opening, and then as they mature can range from copper-bronze to rich, deep purples. Good for floral work. Ideal lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge. Height x Width 10 x 4 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin Southern Europe Similar to Consider Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze, Purple Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze - Flower
Flower Nil - 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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Small medium tree with lush lime green leaves and drooping branches. Excellent trimmed for hedging or can also be clipped for pleaching or topiary. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Nil - 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. -
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A medium sized tree with lush lime green leaves and an upright habit. Very popular trimmed for hedging or can also be clipped for pleaching or topiary. Height x Width 4 x 2.5 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii, Ficus Hillii, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - 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.
