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Excellent selected cultivar of acer rubrum. Rich mid green summer foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. Prefers moist well drained soils but will tolerate clay, wet or dry, poor soils etc and more tolerant of windy sites than other maples. Beautiful specimen or Avenue tree. |
| Height x Width | 10 x 5 |
| Height Range | Tall 10+ |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Shape / Habit | Round |
| Country of Origin | North America |
| Similar to Consider | Acer Rubrum Types, Liquidambar Lane Roberts, Liriodendron Tulipefera, Platanus Autumn Glory, |
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| Leaf Colour | Green |
| Deciduous Leaf Colour | Red |
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| Specimen | Yes |
| Avenue | Yes |
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- Description
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, red yellow and orange. Shelter from strong winds. Versatile tree fits into any landscaping situation. Excellent smaller garden shade tree. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Habit Vase Country of Origin Japan Similar to Consider Other Palmatum Acers, Liquidambars, Nyssa sylvatica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange, Red, Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - Uses
Small Garden 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 and well-draining soil to apx 6+m in 10 years. Mature height apx 30-50m. An excellent statement tree. Height x Width 6 x 3m 10yr Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Narrow Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrycarpus dacrydoidies, Agathis robusta, Knightia Excelsa - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green bronze - Flower
Flower Colour Nil but has cones - Uses
Specimen 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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A strong fast-growing tree with pale, papery grey bark, birch-like serrated foliage and graceful drooping branches. It can fix nitrogen and tolerates poor soils. Responds well to trimming to create an excellent shelter belt or screening tree. Tolerates damp wet soil. Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Mexico, South America Similar to Consider Betula types. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant Soil Conditions Tolerates Wet Yes - Uses
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 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 - 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. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn providing nectar for bees and birds. Tolerant of a range of harsh conditions including poor dry soils once established, clay soil, but avoid wet or poorly drained soils, coastal and windy conditions. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Callistimon Red Clusters, Griselinia Ardmore Emerald, Prunus lusitanica, Syzygium resilience, Totara Black Bridge, Camellias, Laurus nobilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding 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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A deciduous tree characterized by its pale grey, short and twisted trunk. Widely favoured for hedging in Europe and America, this versatile tree serves as an excellent shelter, screen, or low hedge. It can also be pleached and stands out as an elegant specimen tree. 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. Height x Width 12 x 7m Height Range Tall 10m+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Europe Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Accent 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 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
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 moderately fast-growing tree with large glossy green leaves. Small creamy-green flowers in September followed by large orange fleshy drupes in December. Very hardy withstanding strong winds coastal conditions and drought. An excellent specimen tree able to be trimmed to shape. Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon Excelsa, Planchonella Costata, Magnolia grandiflora types, Vitex Lucens - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream 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. -
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Very tight, upright growing conifer 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. Often planted as a series of pillars and perfect for entrance ways. Prefers dryer soil. Creates a bold impression. 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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Usually found growing in groups in swampy areas throughout New Zealand. Juvenile trees have drooping needle like foliage with a bronze tinge aging to a mid green colour. For many years grows in an upright columnar-oval shape eventually maturing to a large open tree. New Zealand’s tallest native tree. Grows to apx 10 x 5m in 10yrs, maturing over many years to 40+m Height x Width 10 x 5m 10yr Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Columnar-Oval Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green bronze - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Wet Soil Tolerant 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 very shapely, handsome tree. New glossy green foliage is covered with silken hairs when young matures to yellows over autumn. 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 Yellow - Flower
Flower Nil - 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 compact, upright, dense tree with lush emerald green foliage. Easily trimmed so creates a stunning formal hedge. Especially good around the pool, or as a layered hedge in conjunction with Buxus or other small hedging to maintain a formal look. Can also be topiaried as part of the formal garden or in pots. Prefers a moist but well drained soil in sun or part shade. A must have plant as an alternative to Griselinia. Frost tender when young. 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, Laurus nobilis, Ficus Hillii, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Emerald Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
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 neat, upright form excellent for confined tight spaces. Bears deep green distinctive maidenhair leaves with golden yellow tones in autumn. 'Fastigiata' is an all-male cultivar. Effective in narrow streets and small home gardens. Can also be kept trimmed for an even neater appearance. Tolerates clay soil but avoid wet or poorly drained soils. Height x Width 7 x 3m Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate 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. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Nil - 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 deciduous tree with a compact rounded head that covers itself in lilac mauve crepe paper like flowers in summer creating a spectacular show! Lime green summer leaves turn brilliant red in autumn. The bark is thin and smooth, with a mottled pinkish-gray colour and sheds each year to reveal a clean new surface. A wonderful addition to a small garden. 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 Other Lagerstroemia, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Brilliant Red - Flower
Flower Colour Lilac mauve 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. -
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A fast growing native with fresh green, oval, serrated foliage on shiny black branches. Remains in a columnar form for many years before eventually forming a large round-headed specimen tree. Thrives in swampy situations. Can reach a height of 35m but in a garden situation it is more commonly between 6-10m. Height x Width 10 x 4 Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Columnar Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Taxodium distichum, Dacrycarpus dacrydiodes, Quercus palustris - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Specimen 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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This spectacular deciduous tree has an upright pyramidal habit with corky bark, and distinctive green deeply lobed 'maple-like’ leaves. Leaves turn a brilliant display of fiery red, orange and yellow over autumn. Grows to apx 6m x 4m at maturity. Height x Width 6 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus Aristocrat or Bradford. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica, Liriodendron Tulipefera, Platanus Autumn Glory. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Reds, Oranges and Yellows - Flower
Flower Nil - 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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A pyramidal specimen tree with an upright broad growth habit. Green, star-shaped leaves over summer turn dark crimson during autumn. Makes a superb shade or specimen tree. Grows to apx 9 x 5m Height x Width 9 x 5m Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin England Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Lush Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Crimson Red - 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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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 an orange band at base. Tolerates clay soil but avoid overly wet soils. Grows to apx 10 x 6m in 10 yrs, can attain 30 x 15m at maturity Height x Width 10 x 6 10 yrs 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 Green-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.
