Blackbridge Nurseries
    • Description
    A medium sized tree with the famed, dazzling, powdery-white bark and neat erect habit. Dark green leaves and yellow autumn tones. Ok in medium to wet or well drained soils. An excellent accent tree!
    Height x Width 7 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Conical
    Country of Origin China, Himalaya
    Similar to Consider White Spire, Dazzler, Alnus Jorulensis,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    Pure white medium semi-double. Slight fragrance early season. Upright rounded form. Trims well so ideal for hedging and topiary. Plant in full sun or dappled shade in well drained acidic soil. Prune after flowering to maintain shape.
    Height x Width 2.5 x 2.0
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Other Camellias, Laurus Nobilis, Prunus lusitanica, Michelia Figo, Syzygium resilience, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Hedging Yes
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    A popular tree for hedging and pleaching, also makes an attractive 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. Summer: Green Autumn: Yellow Orange Brown
    Height x Width 12 x 7
    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.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    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.
    • 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
    Shape / Habit Upright
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Nikau Palms
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    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.
    • Description
    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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