Acacia baileyana 'Purpurea'
Well known ornamental tree. Foliage colour varies from purple to blue. Abundant yellow flowers in winter provide good bee forage and are very showy. Evergreen, hardy, OK near coast 5 - 6m
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Acacia melanoxylon, Tasmanian Blackwood Wattle
A fast-growing, spreading tree. Timber is excellent for furniture or firerwood. Impressive specimen tree and useful as shelter. Trims well into a tall hedge. Tolerates wet soil. Great erosion protection. Pale yellow flowers in late winter are good for bees. Evergreen.
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Alectryon excelsus, Titoki
Attractive evergreen shade or specimen tree, grows in most conditions, prefers rich moist soil protect from frost when young 5 – 8m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Arbutus unedo, Strawberry Tree
Small attractive evergreen tree with red stringy bark and laurel-like leaves. Small white bell-shaped flowers and orange/red edible fruit also loved by birds. Tolerates clay soils and drought. Clips well into a hedge. Hardy. 8x5m.
3.5L $15.00
Aristotelia serrata, Makomako - Wineberry
Fast growing, small tree. Attractive rose-coloured flowers in spring. Black edible berries in summer are highly sought after by native birds.Frost-tender when young, however hardy once mature. 4x6m
3.3L $12.00
Banksia integrifolia
Fast growing narrow shelter and ornamental tree for free draining soils. Great coastal plant. Excellent bird food. Yellow flowers from summer to winter
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Beilschmiedia tawa, Tawa
A tall tree reaching 25m in the forest, but around 8-10m in a garden. It has delicate, pale, thin narrow leaves, 5-10cm long, insignificant flowers and striking dark purple fruit about 2.5cm long, much loved by native wood pigeons
2.5L $15.00
Carpodetus serratus, Marble Leaf - Putaputaweta
Upright spreading form, divaricating juvenile form then more open spreading adult form, needs moisture
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Cedrus deodara , Himalayan Cedar
Conical form, drooping branch tips, drought and wind tolerant 30m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Chamaecytissus palmensis, Tree Lucerne
Fast growing shelter, profuse flowers loved by bees and wood pigeons 3 – 4m
Pb 6.5 $9.00
Cordyline australis, Green Cabbage tree -Ti kouka
Classic Aotearoa, hardy, tall trunk, rough fissured bark, arching sword-like leaves, fragrant creamy white flowers spring/summer 6 x 2m
3.3L $12.00
Cordyline indivisa, Mountain cabbage tree, Toi
Strikingly handsome broad leaves of a grey, purple-green colour. Difficult to grow but worth the effort. Plant in a moist but well drained situation.
2.5L $15.00
7L $25.00
Corynocarpus laevigatus, Karaka Native laurel
Handsome canopy tree, large glossy leathery leaves, large orange fleshy droops ripen in summer, kernels are poisonous, semi sun or shade, tolerant of coastal conditions 8 x 5m 3.3L $15.00
Cryptomeria japonica , Japanese cedar
Magnificent specimen, excellent shelter or timber
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Cupressocyparis leylandii 'Haggerston Grey' Leyland Cypress
Fast growing, excellent shelter, good for dry sites, cold hardy
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Cupressocyparis 'Gold Rider'
Nice variety of golden conifer maintaining it's colour year round.Moderate speed of growth, growing into a broadly columnar tree.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Cupressus ovensii
Narrowly conical evergreen, fast straight growth, not good in salt-laden wind 20m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Cupressus s. 'Green Spire'
Fast growing slender, columnar evergreen tree that is pencil shaped, tapering to a pointed top. Prefers full sun and well drained soil. Quickly reaches 3m, but can grow up to 20m tall. Dramatic focal plant that retains its form with the need for trimming.
3.5L $15.00
Cupressus 'Swane's Golden' , Swane's Golden Italian Cypress
Slower growing. Attractive golden coloured foliage year round with columnar growth habit. Will tolerate drier conditions once established. Good in windy, coastal locations. 7 x 1m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Dacrydium cupressinium, Rimu Red Pine
Slow growing handsome graceful specimen, prefers cool moist conditions, protect from hottest sun, mulch well
2.5L $15.00
Dacrycarpus dacrydiodes, Kahikatea, White Pine
Tall growing native tree, suits swampy conditions, 9m after 20 years, final height to 60 m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Dodonaea viscosa, Green Ake ake
Tough, shelter shrub/small tree for exposed coastal conditions, attractive seed capsules
6 x 2.5m
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Dodonaea viscosa 'Purpurea', Purple Ake Ake
Hardy, greenish purple foliage, attractive pink seed capsules
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Dysoxylum spectabile, Kohekohe
Handsome tree growing naturally in coastal forest, waxy white flowers grow on long panicles from branches and trunk, prefers moist free-draining soil and shelter from frost when small 10 x 5m
2.5L $15.00
Elaeocarpus hookerianus, Pokaka
The juvenile form has tiny leaves and interlacing branches, white lacy drooping flowers and purple berries, leaves lengthen with age, found on valley floors in mountainous areas, likes well drained damp soils 10m
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Eucalyptus ficifolia syn Corymbia ficifolia Scarlet Summer Flowering GumHandsome form, single trunk, round-headed tree, compact crown, brilliant red mid-summer colour, shelter from frost when young, prefers good drainage 7 x 5m
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Eucalytpus leucoxylon ‘Rosea’ Yellow Gum
Medium sized spreading tree planted mainly for its winter nectar, loved by tuis, bellbirds and bees, drought tolerant, okay on clay soils, pink to red flowers May-September, winter, tolerates only moderate frost
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Eucalyptus nicholli, Willow Peppermint
Graceful weeping tree, fine leaves wide-spreading; excellent shade tree, white flowers autumn, withstands mild frost, drought and wind 12 - 15m
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Eucalyptus nitens, Shining Gum
Firewood shelter, timber, fast growing, frost tolerant, tolerant most soils, flowers Jan to March 20+m
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Eucalypytus regnans, Mountain Ash
Tall straight trunk, open crown, white bark shed in ribbons, small white flowers, good timber
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Eucalyptus saligna, Sydney Blue Gum
Magnificent tall ornamental, timber and honey tree, smooth bluish-white bark, masses of white blossoms summer and autumn, mildly frost hardy, likes deep, fertile soil 30m
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Fraxinus griffithii, Evergreen Ash
Fast growing, drought tolerant, attractive tree, white flowers appear in panicles in spring, frost tender when young, specimen or shade tree. 6m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Fuscospora solandri, Black beech
Formerly Nothofagus solandri, tall, attractive tree, wind hardier than other beeches, suits moderately fertile soil, good drainage 20 x 5m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Fuscospora solandri cliffortioides, Mountain beech
Elegant form, smaller growing than Black beech, good drainage
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Fuscospora truncata, Hard Beech
Tall forest tree bearing masses of small bluntly-toothed leaves that only occasionally have a small hairy pit at the junction of the veins. Teeth irregular in size. Flowers and fruit small are usually inconspicuous but change colour of tree when in flower. The timber is harder than other beech species. 20m +
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Gordonia axillaris
Evergreen small tree, glossy dark green leaves, creamy-white flowers with golden stamens, excellent small tree, full sun to part shade, lightly tip prune after flowering if a bushy shrub is required 4.5 x 3m
3.3L $15.00
Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald' A popular, darker green broadleaf form with glossy emerald green leaves. Forms a very dense shrub which can be clipped into many forms. Ideal for hedging and screening. Adaptable, will grow well on many sites throughtout New Zealand. Evergreen. Hardy.
3.3L $12.00
Griselinia 'Gecko Green' A newer more compact Griselinia with dense foliage, smaller leaves and a very tidy growth habit. Glossy rich green leaves, stems and shoots. An excellent Griselinia for hedges due to its compact growth habit and absence of woodiness. Grow in full sun or semi-shade. Wind, frost and coastal hardy. Avoid over-watering when first planted. Trimmed height 1/2 m – 2m.
2.5L $12.00
Griselinia lit. 'Canterbury'
Hardy broadleaf selection, darker contrasting stems, slightly smaller leaf
3.3L $12.00
Griselinia littoralis 'Broadway Mint'
Broadleaf Fast growing, upright form, tolerates coastal conditions and is cold and wind hardy, leaf margins slightly wavy
3.3L $12.00
Griselinia littoralis, Broadleaf, Kapuka
Handsome, hardy shrub, small tree or hedge. Shiny round vivid green leaf, sun or shade, tolerant of salt wind and frost
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Griselinia littoralis 'Variegata'
A dependable, quick growing shrub with slender glossy green leaves with bold yellow splotches. Can grow to 3m+ but easily trimmed to between 1.5m-2m tall
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Griselinia lucida, Akapuka
Thick, broad-ovate, glossy, egg-shaped leaves, sun or shade, frost tender when young
5 x 3m
3.3L $12.00
Hymenosporum flavum, Australian Frangipani
Graceful, erect, slender open form, handsome foliage, beautiful flowers, pale cream blooms mature to orange-yellow with sweet honey perfume in spring through summer, shelter from prevailing winds 6 x 3m
18L $35.00
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
Fascinating layered appearance. Long, graceful curving branches makes this a perfect specimen or feature plant. Hugely popular with landscapers for cloud trees and bonsai. Hardy in most conditions. Makes a unique shelter belt. Needs good drainage. Evergreen 6 x 4m
Pb 12 $25.00
22L $45.00
Knightia excelsa, Rewarewa
Honeysuckle tree Slender, erect tapering tree with handsome foliage, attractive reddish-brown flowers appear spring through early summer, loved by nectar feeding birds 7 x 2m
3.3L $15.00
Kunzea robusta syn. ericoides, Kanuka
Hardy, tall in natural habitat, 5-6 m in garden, abundant white flowers in spring are good bee food, can be hedged, frost, drought, poor soil tolerant
3.5L $12.00
Laurus nobilis, Bay laurel
Very hardy. Can be clipped, shaped or used for cooking up to 8m
3.5L $15.00
Leptospermum ‘Copper Sheen’ Australian Tea Tree
Attractive quick growing hardy Australian tea tree, bronze/purple foliage, reddish stems, large creamy white single flowers. 6 x 3m
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Leptospermum s. ‘Blossom’
Darkish foliage, large double coral pink flowers profusely winter-spring, likes sun and good drainage 2 x 1.5m
3.5L $12.00
Leptospermum s. 'Burgundy Queen' Red Manuka
Burgundy / red double flowers late winter, spring, reddish-bronze foliage, very hardy 2 x 1.5m
3.5L $12.00
Leptospermum s. ‘Coral Candy’
Bright red and candy pink striped double flowers make a striking display, spring – autumn. 2m
3.3L $12.00
Leptospermum s. 'Princess Anne'
Double white flowers with maroon centre. 2m
3.5L $12.00
Leptospermum s. 'Red Damask'
Dark bronze green foliage. Double burgundy red flowers late winter/spring. 2 x 1.5m
3.3L $12.00
Leptospermum scoparium , Manuka Tea Tree
Hardy native, enjoys well worked soil, good drainage, masses of white flowers early summer 5m
3.3L $12.00
Leptospermum scoparium (Waikato High UMF/NPA)
Grown from seed ecosourced from wild populations of naturally occurring Waikato leptospermum scoparium var. linifolium, from an area where honey is harvested with high levels of MGO, the compound that gives Manuka honey its unique antibacterial activity. White flowers. 5-6m.
3.5L $12.00
Leptospermum s. ‘Wiri Susan’
Hardy, attractive large single white flowers, green foliage 2 x 1.5m
3.3L $12.00
Libocedrus plumosa, Kawaka
Handsome tree with foliage and pyramidal form, slow growth, best in moist conditions 10m+
18L $25.00
Lophozonia menziesii, Silver beech
Formerly Nothofagus menziesii. Deep green leaves contrast with the silvery trunk, sun or semi shade, frost hardy. Like good drainage 10+m
3.3L $15.00
Luma apiculata, Chilean Myrtle
Upright large shrub or small tree with attractive flaking cinnamon coloured bark. Lemony scented box-like leaves. White flowers which bloom mid to late summer followed by deep red berries. Suitable for hedging and even cloud pruning but also a very attractive specimen tree. Hardy. 6 x 6m.
3.5L $15.00
Magnolia g. ‘Little Gem’
Large cream white fragrant flowers in summer, mid-sized columnar evergreen tree, likes cool roots, water during dry periods 6m
3.3L $15.00
7L $25.00
Manoao colensoi, Silver Pine
Slow growing tree belonging to the Podocarp family, that has a conical form for many years. Prefers acidic soils and shady conditions. Endemic to both North and South Islands. 8 x 5m.
2.5L $15.00
Melicytus lanceolatus, Narrow leaved Mahoe
A smaller, more slender tree than Mahoe. Regular pruning will help maintain a compact shape. Flowers are tinged maroon and ripen into dark purple berries. Evergreen. Half hardy.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Meryta sinclairii, Puka
Striking tree, large paddle-shaped leaves give tropical appearance, wide spreading, prune to contain size, sunny site, reasonable soil, frost tender when young 5m
3.3L $15.00
Metrosideros 'Mistral'
Natural hybrid of M. excelsa and M. robusta. A tidy small tree, compact with semi-upright growth. Tolerant of very tough conditions, including salt-laden winds and poor soil. Evergreen. Semi hardy.
3.3L $15.00
Metrosiderous umbellata, Southern rata
Slow growing, prefers good drainage, brilliant red flowers in profusion when the tree is many years old, hardy to wind and frost 10m+
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Myoporum laetum, Ngaio
Fast growing, hardy coastal tree providing quick shelter, attractive rounded form (when young), frost tender when small, all parts poisonous to stock 6m
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Myrsine australis, Red Matipo
Forms a handsome large shrub or tree with distinctive red branchlets and wavy leaf margins. Similar in appearance to Pittosporum tenuifolium. The white flowers and later the black fruits are in clusters below the leaves. Used as a specimen, shrub border or hedge. 5 x 3m
3.3L $12.00
Myrsine divaricata, Weeping Matipo
Bushy large shrub or small tree with an attractive weeping habit. Small, green, leathery leaves. Tiny flowers occur in clusters, with pale yellow or red petals. Evergreen. Hardy. 6 x 2.5m
3.3L $12.00
Nestegis cunninghamii, Black Maire
Black maire is a tall handsome canopy tree with a stout straight trunk growing up to 15 m high. The tree has rough, cork-like bark and produces red or yellow fruits. Now found only in isolated North Island forests. The long leaves are leathery but smaller in adult trees. Black maire has dense, even-grained timber, dark brown in colour and often streaked with black and is very hard
20L bag $35.00
Olive Frantoio
Tuscan variety, heavy cropper, self- fertile, excellent oil, can be pickled
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Olive Koroneiki
Greek, heavy cropper, tolerates dry conditions, oil
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Olive Leccino
Tuscan, grows well with Frantoio, pollinate with Pendolino, oil
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Olive Manzanilla
Small spreading tree, prolific early bearer, pollinates Barnea. Oil or pickling
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Olive Pendolino
Tuscan, excellent pollinator for Frantoio and Leccino
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Olive South Australian Verdale
Selection of French Verdale that produces large fruit for pickling, early to bear fruit
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Pennantia corymbosa, Kaikomako, Bellbird tree, Duck's foot
Juvenile twiggy form matures to a rounded head, dark leaves, abundant white flowers, best in good moist soil. Black berries a favourite of the Bellbird. 6 x 3m
18L $25.00
Phebalium squameum, Satin Wood
Hardy, erect, pale green olive-like leaves, fast growing shelter 4 x 1m
3.3L $12.00
Phebalium squameum 'Illumination' Variegated Satin Wood
Small upright tree thriving in moist, free-draining soils. Attractive yellow margined green variegated leaves. Upright form, fast growth and low branching makes for a good untrimmed hedge. Frost tender when young. 5 x 2m.
3.3L $12.00
Phyllocladus trichomanoides, Tanekaha, Celery pine
Conical form, foliage celery-like in adult plant but feathery when young, hardy, good timber 10 x 3m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Picea abies, European spruce
Narrowly conical evergreen, likes good drainage, tolerates snow, good Christmas tree 30m
5L $20.00
Picea smithiana, Himalayan Weeping Spruce
Large weeping vigorous spruce, good shelter, large green cones turning brown 30+m
7L $25.00
Pinus pinea , Pine nut, Stone Pine, Umbrella Pine
Bears crop in approx. 10 years, tolerates dry, likes good drainage, wind and coastal hardy. 3m in 5yrs, mature height 12m
5L $20.00
Podocarpus totara 'Aurea' Golden Totara
A sterile Totara form discovered in the Port Hills. Graceful branches, soft and rich golden-yellow leaves, especially when grown in full sun. Golden-foliaged tree with tall, pyramidal form. Dislikes wet conditions. Makes a superb hedge. cm
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Podocarpus totara , Totara
Highly valued New Zealand native, good specimen or hedging 15m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Podocarpus totara 'Matapouri Blue'
Attractive blue green foliage, cutting grown
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Prumnopitys ferruginea syn. Podocarpus ferrugineus, Miro
Forest tree, attractive ornamental, slow growing, prefers good moist soil, semi-shade 5-10m in the garden.
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Prumnopitys taxifolia, Matai
Timber tree, tangled appearance as juvenile, growth slows as it matures, interesting flaking bark, can tolerate quite dry conditions 10+m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Prunus lusitanica, Portuguese Laurel
Excellent screening or hedging plant, deep-green leaves, white flowers followed by red/black berries, hardy, can grow 10m as a tree
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Thuja occidentalis 'Fastigiata'
Columnar, bronzy in winter, hedge or specimen, cold hardy tolerant of most soils 3 – 5m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis'
A handsome pyramidal tree that is excellent to provide good vertical accent in landscape projects. It has rich green foliage in fan-shaped clusters. Excellent as a specimen or hedge. Very hardy and reliable. Great for formal gardens, and shelter. 4m x 1m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Thuja o. 'Smaragd'
A tight, conical, bright emerald-green shrub or small tree, works well as a hedge or to create a defined look in a formal garden. Great for narrow garden beds. More tolerant of moisture than other conifers, does best in deep, moist, well drained soil. 3m x 1m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Vitex lucens, Puriri
Large forest tree, shrubby when young, slowly forming wide canopy, pinkish flowers loved by tuis, clustered pink/red fruit enjoyed by wood-pigeons, grows best in good soil, frost tender when young. 20m
3.5L $15.00
Acer campestre , Field maple
Tough maple for exposed sites, can be clipped/hedged. Yellow flushed red autumn colour 10m+
7L $25.00
Acer davidii, Snake Bark Maple
Beautiful maple with vertical white stripes on green bark, great orange and purple autumn colour, broadly spreading, hardy. 8 x 5m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
7L $25.00
Acer palmatum dissectum purpureum, Lace leafed Maple
Broadly spreading deciduous tree. Finely dissected purple leaves. Develops a 'domed' habit. Branch framework interesting during winter months. To 2m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Acer palmatum dissectum ‘viridis’
Soft fresh green foliage in spring, deeper green through summer, becoming golden yellow and orange in autumn. Strongly cascading branches form a dome shaped plant at maturity. Cold hardy. 1 x 1.5m.
22L $65.00
Acer griseum, Paperbark Maple
A superb small spreading deciduous tree with attractive peeling, papery chestnut-brown bark. Comes into leaf around November therefore evading a lot of the damaging spring winds. Slow growing 4 - 6m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Acer palmatum ‘Atropurpureum’, Purple Japanese Maple
Leaves rich crimson in spring, dark to bronze purple summer, scarlet autumn, deep purple stems, shelter from strong winds. 5m +
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Acer palmatum, Green Japanese maple
Excellent autumnal colour and a stately shade tree. The prized autumn leaf colour has leaves changing from green in spring and summer into shades of yellow, orange and red tones. It does best in full sun to part shade and prefers an evenly moist soil that is well drained. Mulch well in summer to keep the roots cool and moist. It needs protection from strong drying winds otherwise leaves will scorch and burn. 6m x 4m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Acer palmatum ‘Senkaki’ , Coral Bark Maple
Lovely green foliage turns butter-gold before leaf fall, revealing the brilliant red stems and twigs. Cold hardy. Needs wind shelter. 5m x 3m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
Distinctive small upright tree. Deep maroon foliage turning vibrant red in Autumn. Best in sheltered, semi-shaded position on well drained soils. Cold hardy. 4m x 3m.
22L $75.00
Acer rubrum, American red maple
Broadly columnar, small red flower clusters appear before leaves, leaves have pale greyish undersides, bright red autumn colour, prefers moist soils. 10 – 15m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Pb 12 $25.00
Acer rubrum x freemanii, Freeman's Maple
A medium-sized tree with a dense crown,The fresh green leaves change to vibrant shades of red, orange and scarlet over autumn. Selection of a cross between A. rubrum and A. saccharinum, combines the best attributes of its parents being the most wind hardy. Wind-tolerant. Deciduous. Hardy. Up to 10m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Acer rubrum 'October Glory'
Also known as 'Autumn Glory'. Compact upright growth habit. Rich green foliage becomes a stunning display of orange and red tones during autumn. Full sun or part shade. Most soils fine but well drained. Great specimen tree. 10 x 6m.
7L $25.00
Acer saccharum , Sugar Maple
Broadly columnar tree. Needs fertile soils and long, cold, moist winters. Spring sap can be processed into maple syrup. Spectacular orange autumn colour. Durable close-grained wood. Wilted leaves are toxic to horses. Cold hardy. 15 x 7m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Aesculus x carnea, Red Horse Chestnut
Broadly spreading form, slow growth, good avenue, park or large garden, dense shade tree. Deep pink candle-like flowers profuse in spring, good bee food, pods/nuts poisonous 12 x 8m.
7L $25.00
Aesculus x carnea 'Briotii'
Smaller growing and darker red flowers than Aesculus x carnea. Compact grower. Giant red 'candle' flowers in late spring. 6 x 4m.
5L $25.00
Albizia julibrisson, Silk Tree
Branching umbrella form, great shade tree, soft pink fluffy flowers late summer 4 x 6m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Alnus cordata, Italian Alder
Broadly conical form, trims well for tall narrow shelter belt, tolerates wet and dry 25m Pb6.5 $10.00
Alnus glutinosa , Black Alder
Fast growing shelter, suits damp conditions
Pb 6.5 $10.00
Alnus jorullensis, Evergreen/Mexican Alder
Fast-growing alder that holds its leaves in warmer climates. Dark-green serrated leaves. Drought-tolerant, nitrogen-fixing with broadly conical form. Good shelter on mild sites. Semi-evergreen. Frost tender in first year.
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Amelanchier canadensis, Shad Bush
Attractive tall, spreading shrub to small tree. Fairy-like display of bronze foliage and white flowers in spring. Red/orange autumn colour. Makes an attractive trimmed hedge. Hardy to drought, cold and wet soil.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Betula ermanii, Erman's Birch or Gold Birch
Attractive bark is pink to creamy white. Dark green leaves and a broadly conical crown. Golden in autumn, long drooping catkins in spring. Rust free. Tolerant of wet but not drought. Deciduous. Very cold hardy. Suitable for firewood. Up to 15m x 3m
20L $35.00
Betula pendula, Silver birch
Straight trunk with silvery white bark. Brilliant golden foliage in autumn. An old favourite. Great planted in small groups for effect. Tolerant of very poor soils. Fast growing. Deciduous. Very cold hardy. 15m+
Pb 12 $25.00
Betula pendula f. nigra, Dark Purple Leaved Silver Birch
A dark purple foliaged selection of Silver Birch, the vibrant colour maintained through the summer. Slower growing and likely to form a smaller tree.
Pb 6.5 $15.00
pb 12 $30.00
Betula utilis 'Whitespire'
Upright columnar habit and stunning white trunk and branches. Great ornamental tree and good for restricted sites. Butter yellow autumn colour and long cream catkins in spring. 8 x 2m.
5 $35.00
Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii
A lovely birch with dazzling white, peeling bark. Neat erect growth habit. Large tapering dark green leaves turn bright yellow in autumn. Hardy. Fast growing. 12 x 4m.
Pb6.5 $20.00
Betula utilis var. Jacquemontii 'Silver Shadow'
Medium sized tree with a conical crown and clear white bark on the trunk and branches. Oval leaves are dark green and drooping, turning yellow in autumn. Male catkins in early spring up to 15cm in length. 6 x 4m.
5L $35.00
Carpinus betulus, European/White Hornbeam
Broad spreading form, hardy hedge or woodland tree, good timber, yellow autumn colour 15+m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Carpinus betulus 'Fastigiata'
Upright columnar form, great avenue or feature tree, yellow gold autumnal colour, clips and hedges well
7L $25.00
25L $35.00
Carya illinoinensis, Fruiting Pecan
Seedlings. A large, majestic tree with edible nuts boasting a rich, buttery flavour. They can be eaten fresh or used in cooking, particularly in desserts like pecan pie. Plant two or more trees to pollinate. Ripens April. Deciduous. Hardy. 20m +
5L $20.00
Castanea sativa, Sweet Chestnut
Broadly columnar, edible nuts, coppices well for poles, split posts, firewood, good drainage essential 25m
5L $20.00
Cercis canadensis, East American redbud
Spreading form, attractive pink or lilac pea-like flowers in clusters along branches as leaves appear 5 x 4m
7L $25.00
Cercis canadensis 'Forest Pansy'
Small attractive tree, heart shaped burgundy coloured leaves. Deep pink pea-like flowers emerge from the stems early spring. Lovely feature or specimen tree. Hardy. 4 x 4m.
7L $35.00
Cornus controversa Giant Dogwood
Picturesque, horizontal, sweeping branches in layered tiers. Dark green leaves that glow rich purple red in autumn and this persists well into winter. Creamy white flowers sit atop the branches in profusion in summer. Blue fruit follows which birds relish. 10m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Cornus controversa variegata
Wedding Cake Tree A small deciduous tree with strongly tiered branches bearing narrowly ovate leaves broadly margined with cream and turning yellow in autumn. Small, cream flowers in flat clusters are followed by black berries 3m x 2m
5L $35.00
Cornus florida North American Dogwood
Erect trunk, branches in horizontal tiered pattern, good autumn colours, white four petalled bracts in spring, red fruits 5 x 4m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Cornus kousa Flowering Dogwood
A small tree, vase-shaped when young, then becoming more rounded. White flowers, sometimes edged with red from November-December. Red fruit attracts birds. Green foliage turns a brilliant purple-red in autumn, and the colour holds for weeks. Deciduous. Hardy.
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Pb 12 $25.00
Cotinus coggygria 'Purpurea', Purple Smoke Bush
Deep burgundy foliage, dense bushy habit, lovely autumn colours, trim in winter, hardy
2.5 x 2.5m
Pb 12 $25.00
Davidia involucrata, Dove tree
Forms a stately tree with rounded crown, white flower bracts appear like doves or small handkerchiefs late spring early summer, may take 10 years to flower, allow ample space, shelter from strong winds, likes moisture-retentive, good draining soil 8m
7L $25.00
20L $35.00
Fagus sylvatica, European Beech
Broad, spreading, slow growing, magnificent specimen tree or hedge, lime dress if planting in clay soils 30 – 40m
Pb 12 $20.00
Fagus sylvatica 'Purpurea' Copper Beech
Broad spreading, deep purple foliage, slow growing magnificent specimen or hedge
25 – 30m
Pb 12 $20.00
Fraxinus angustifolia, Narrow leaved ash
Excellent round headed shade and avenue tree with attractive purple autumn colour. Vigorous and tolerant of hot and dry conditions. Deciduous. Hardy. 20 x 11m.
pb6.5 $15.00
Fuchsia excorticata, Tree Fuchsia/Kotukutuku
Largest fuchsia in the world. Small tree with stunning orange-brown papery bark and interesting twisted shape. Purple-red flowers early spring to summer. Edible fleshy konini fruit from January to March is sweet and tasty. Attractive to bees. Prefers moist soil. Hardy.
6 x 3m
3.3L $15.00
Gingko biloba, Maidenhair tree
Attractive tree with fan shaped lime-green leaves and stunning butter yellow autumn colour. Suits moist soil on a sheltered site. 15 x 8m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Mauve-blue, tubular flowers spring through summer, excellent lawn or patio tree, semi-evergreen, frost tender. 7 x 5m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
7L pot $30.00
Juglans regia Common walnut 'Rex' seedlings
A large stately tree forming a well-rounded canopy. Has an impressive branching framework especially evident during winter. Has the well-known edible walnuts when maturing. Tolerates dry conditions. Hardy, deciduous, likes good drainage, dislikes wet feet. 12m
5L $20.00
Koelreuteria paniculata, Golden Rain Tree
Hardy, tall in natural habitat, 5-6m in a garden, white flowers spring good bee food, can be hedged, frost, drought, poor soil tolerant.
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Liquidamber styraciflua
Finely cut and lobed leaves similar to a maple. Brilliant autumn shades of pale orange and apricot becoming purple. Best with a little shelter. Hardy. 15 x 8m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Liriodendron tulipifera, Tulip tree
Tall, handsome, fast growing shade, ornamental or timber tree. Forms a tall pyramidal crown. Large saddle-shaped leaves are bright green turning yellow in autumn. Small yellow-green tulip-like flowers are produced in spring at the branch tips. Hardy. 30 x 6m
7L $25.00
Magnolia denudata, Yulan Magnolia
Broadly conical, large white cup-shaped flowers before leaves appear 5+m
Pb 12 $25.00
Magnolia stellata
Forms a compact, rounded, multi-branched bush or small tree. Starry pure white fragrant flowers from mid-winter until the leaves grow in spring. Golden autumn leaves. Perfect for the smaller garden. 2 x 2m.
5L $25.00
Magnolia soulangeana, Tulip magnolia
Masses of globe-shaped creamy-white flowers flushed pink with and purple at the base, before the leaves emerge 5 x 4m
Pb 12 $25.00
Malus ioensis Plena, Betchell's Crab Apple/Prairie Crab Apple
One of the most ornamental crab apples. Large, double, soft-pink fragrant blossoms followed by small numbers of greenish/yellow fruit. Beautiful orange and red autumn colour. Small vase shaped tree. Deciduous. Hardy. 4 x 4m
22L $45.00
Melia azedarach, Indian Bead Tree
Fast growing, spreading form, sprays of delicately perfumed lilac flowers followed by yellow fruits, drought tolerant. 9m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Metasequoia glyptostroboides, Dawn redwood
A ‘living fossil’ from China. Beautiful rich green foliage which turns pink, gold and reddish-brown in autumn. Beautiful red-brown bark darkens with age. Requires a sheltered, moist, fertile site. Will grow in standing water. Evergreen. Cold hardy. 20m+
Pb6.5 $15.00
Morus nigra, Black Mulberry
Broadly spreading, edible deep red-black aromatic fruits 5+m
Pb6.5 $15.00
Nyssa sylvatica, Tupelo
Slow to moderate growth, sun or partial shade, likes moisture retentive soil and tolerates wet feet or dry, brilliant fiery autumn colours 7 x 5m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Parrotia Persica, Persian Ironwood
Broadly spreading, exfoliating bark similar to London Plane, small flowers with red stamens on bare winter branches, yellow, orange, red autumn colour, tolerates dry site 6+m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Plagianthus regius, Manatu, Ribbonwood
Graceful, stately, slender, small but showy yellowish-green flowers spring, semi deciduous, tolerates wind, frost, normal or wet conditions 5m
Pb 6.5 $12.00
Platanus orientalis, Oriental plane
A large, reasonably fast growing tree with a spreading, tall habit and outreaching branching. Hardy and suitable to most conditions. It has green leaves in the summer turning golden brown in winter and an interesting ornamental effect on the trunk of spots of grey and light brown. It is a parent of the London Plane, the main difference is the deeper fingered effect in the leaf with pointed leaves.
Pb 6. $15.00
Prunus, Flowering cherries
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Pyrus calleryana 'Aristocrat'
Outstanding avenue, shade or accent tree. Showy white spring flowers, lush wavy cupped foliage, strong pyramidal growth and beautiful autumn colour. Hardy. 6 x 4m.
25L $35.00
Quercus coccinea, Scarlet Oak
Large broadly spreading, deeply lobed leaves deep red in autumn, cold hardy, good timber 24m
5L $25.00
Quercus palustris, Pin Oak
Handsome specimen tree, reddish brown autumn colour, prefers moist, rich, well-drained, acid soils, but does well in Moutere clay 8 x 6m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Quercus robur 'Fastigiata' Upright English Oak
Tall columnar form, hardy, good avenue tree. 25m
Pb 6.5 $15.00
Salix matsudana'Pendula' Weeping Matsudana Willow
Very pendulous, broadly crowned, deciduous. Green stemmed. More vigorous than S.babylonica. 10 - 15m
5L $25.00
Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa' Twisted willow
Broadly spreading, shoots twisted/tortured.
Pb 12 $20.00
Salix x sepulcralis ‘Chrysocoma’ PN 240 Golden Weeping Willow
Broadly spreading, long, very large weeping tree, pendulous, yellowish branches, likes moisture. 5L $25.00
Styrax japonica, Japanese Snowbell Tree
A beautiful spreading tree with profuse, small fragrant bell flowers hanging beneath its branches mid spring, yellow autumn colour, enjoys a damp site 5 - 8m
7L $25.00
Styrax obassia, Fragrant Snowbell Tree
Beautiful small tree. Sweetly fragrant white bell flowers borne in chains in early summer. Exfoliating bark reveals new orange bark underneath creating interest in winter. Large oval mid shaped leaves. Matures into a round headed tree. Moderately hardy to wind and will tolerate light frosts. Will grow in dry to moist conditions and in sun or part shade. 4 x 3m.
Pb6.5 $15.00
Taxodium distichum, Swamp cypress
Narrowly columnar, soft green foliage turns brown in late autumn, swamp tolerant but thrives on well drained soils 25m
7L $25.00
Ulmus procera 'Louis van Houtte' Golden Elm
Handsome stately tree with golden yellow foliage. Superb in autumn. Has a broad-domed crown. Magnificent shade, specimen or avenue tree. 6 x 5m
7L $35.00