Evergreen Exotic Trees
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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. Allow scope if intended for long term plantings. 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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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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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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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. -
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A quick growing small ornamental tree with dark green smooth leaflets. Masses of flowers in large loose, fragrant panicles in spring almost covering the entire tree. Requires shelter in exposed areas. Easily clipped to shape. Evergreen, but can be semi-deciduous in colder areas. Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Asia Similar to Consider Radermacheria, Alectryon Excelsa, Myrsine Salicina, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? 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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An outstanding flowering tree. Graceful, erect, open form tree with handsome foliage and rich, creamy yellow fragrant flowers in spring early summer. Trim to keep in shape and bushy. Height x Width 10 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Upright Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Hoheria Populena, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? Yes - 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 evergreen Mediterranean tree but can easily be trimmed to shape. Dark green leathery leaves are highly aromatic and good for culinary use. Small yellow flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent as a standard, ornamental tree or hedge. Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Mediterranean region Similar to Consider Prunus Lusitanica, Camellias, Ficus, Griselinia - LEAF
Leaf Colour Green - FLOWER
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - USES
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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An outstanding tree with narrow oval deep bronze-purple glossy leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers. An excellent hedge or shelter tree but left to grow will form a spreading shade tree. Will withstand windy coastal conditions wet or dry soils. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Spreading Country of Origin Australia Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea ericioides - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green, Bronze Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes 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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Forms a small, compact, rounded tree. Dense foliage, glossy deep green leaves with brown russet below. Creamy white flowers produced freely from an early age, fragrant. Excellent for smaller gardens. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider M. Grandiflora, DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - 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 more compact pyramidal form of Magnolia grandiflora with very attractive, large, dark glossy green leaves with distinctive coppery undersides. Creamy white fragrant blooms in summer. Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin United States Similar to Consider Mag Grandiflora, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - 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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Forms a sturdy elegant round-headed specimen tree. Distinguished by rust-coloured felt beneath large glossy dark green foliage. Bears immense fragrant creamy white flowers. Grows to apx 20 x 5m Height x Width 20 x 5 Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Southern USA Similar to Consider Magnolia DD Blanchard, Michelia Bubbles - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream 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. -
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Small to medium sized tree with large leathery green leaves. Strongly scented creamy white flowers are produced in mass over a long succession during spring and summer. Grows in full sun or part shade in rich moisture retentive free-draining soil. An excellent specimen tree or shelter screen. Grows apx. 4 x 2m Height x Width 4 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Michelia Mixed Up Miss, Maudiae, Doltsopa, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Magnolia Little Gem - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent 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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A small rounded shrub with fresh lime green foliage and small, heavily scented cream flowers streaked with purple. Sun to shade. The shrub assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Individuals grown in sunny situations tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. Prefers humus rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil. An excellent small hedge or stand alone specimen. Native to Western China. Height x Width 3 x 2.5 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin Western China Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream and Purple 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. -
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Grows as a small, rounded tree with olive green leaves with a brown under felt. In late winter early spring they produce small, round perfumed, cream flowers with prominent stamens which burst from furry brown buds. Protect from strong winds. Slow growing. Excellent trimmed as a hedge or makes a beautiful small growing specimen. Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Similar to Consider Michelia Bubbles, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green, brown under felt - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent 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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A compact Olive with smaller leaves giving a dense appearance. A consistent small fruiting variety with heavy crops. Has a good oil content and also used for pickling. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. This variety especially good for hedging as it trims well into a dense hedge. Height x Width 4 x 2 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin Greece Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing Yes but small Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Olea europaea means 'European olive' in Latin and is what we commonly call “The Olive”. Normally grow as a small tree or shrub, and are found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. The olive's fruit is grown primarily for oil, eating, or both. The trees is also suitable tree for standardising. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. Grows apx 6 x 3m. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Mediterranean Similar to Consider Other Olives - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Olive - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing 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 hardy shrub or small tree with glossy, elliptic leaves to 10cm in length, bright red when young, later dark green that is valued for its bright red new growth. Clusters of small white flowers during summer will generally not appear on regularly trimmed plants. The regularly trimming will keep them to size and prevent the branches from getting too large. A yearly application of slow release fertilizer will help maintain their vigour and colour. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Eugenia Ventinatii, Syzygium Resilience - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes 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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An attractive elegant tree with deep green, thick glossy, long needle-like Totara leaves on slender willowy branches. Has a very soft appearance. Excellent street or specimen tree. Can also be trimmed as a hedge or shelter or pleached. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin East Africa Similar to Consider Podocarpus Totara, Podocarpus Totara Black Bridge, Manii, Macrophylla - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
