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Handsome NZ Native. Stately straight and erect trunk has smooth brown bark. Eventually grows into 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. Can attain 15-20m in ideal conditions at maturity. Apx 7 x 4m 10yr |
| Height x Width | 7 x 4m 10yr |
| Height Range | Medium 5 - 10m |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Shape / Habit | Oval |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Similar to Consider | Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa |
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| Leaf Colour | Green |
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| Flower Colour | Orange |
| Fragrant? | No |
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| 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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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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A reasonably fast growing, handsome coastal canopy tree. Large green tropical-looking leaves up to 40cm. Naturally found throughout the North Island in coastal forest. Kohekohe stands out for its distinctly tropical traits, with flowers and fruit emerging directly from its trunk and branches. From March to June, elegant, waxy white blossoms. Grows to apx 10 x 4m in 10 yrs but can attain 15m at maturity. Height x Width 10 x 4m apx 10yr Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate - Fast 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 - small Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen 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 fast growing variety of littoralis with light green leaves that are glossy with a slightly wavy edge. Easily clipped to form a hedge or allowed to grow on to form a larger screen. Withstands coastal conditions strong winds and frosts. Provide good drainage. Height x Width 3 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex Largo, Pseudopanax Cyril Watson, Planchonella costata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Screening 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 slower growing upright bushy shrub with dark green oval foliage. Unlike classic Holly leaf edges are smooth. Excellent for borders, hedging or can be shaped into a topiary. Hardy Height x Width 3.5 x 2.5m Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Olea El Greco, Laurus nobilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Hedging 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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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. 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 Laurus nobilis, Viburnum Eve Price, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Prunus lusitanica, Olea El Greco, Totara Black Bridge, - 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.
