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    Lagerstroemia De Puard – Crepe Myrtle

    • Description
    		 Indica type: Deciduous small tree with a compact rounded head that covers itself in lilac mauve crepe paper like flowers in summer. Lime green summer leaves turn brilliant red in autumn. Many cultivars with flowers of white, pink, mauve, red or purple hues. The bark is thin and smooth, with a mottled pinkish-gray colour and sheds each year to reveal a clean new surface. Bergerac - Dark-cerise St Emillion - Red Kimono - White
    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 Metrosideros
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Brilliant Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Lilac mauve
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Laurus Nobilis – Bay Laurel

    • DESCRIPTION
    		 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
     
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    Lemon Meyer – Citrus x meyeri

    • DESCRIPTION
    		 One of the most popular. Low spreading growth habit with few thorns. Large yellow-orange fruit when ripe with smooth skin and lower acid level than other lemon varieties. Very high juice content. Plant in warm sheltered position and rich well- drained moist soil in full sun  Feed regularly during growing season and water well in summer. Mulch with well-rotted compost. Good in containers.  HARVEST – JUN-AUG
    Height x Width 2.5 x 2.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Genoa, Oranges, Mandarins, Grapefruits
    • LEAF
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • FLOWER
    Flower Colour White with pink buds
    Fragrant? Yes
    • USES
    Fruit Producing Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    We also stock Larger growing lemon varieties with a more citric taste. These can include Eureka, Lisbon, Yen Ben, and Genoa. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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    Leptospermum nitidum Coppersheen – Coppersheen

    • Description
    		 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
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    Lime Tahitian – Persian lime

    • Description
    		 Fruit is small to medium in size with dark green skin, turning yellow. Flesh tangy, juicy and almost seedless. Can be eaten green or yellow. Heavy scented pure white flowers and  aromatic foliage. Feed your lime tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. The Persian lime is a cross between key lime and lemon. Trim to shape required. HARVEST – APR - AUG Bearss limes are usually available as well which are very similar.
    Height x Width 2.5 x 2.5
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Iran Iraq
    Similar to Consider Lemons, Other Citrus
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Lime Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Fruit Producing Yes
     
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    Liriodendron Tulipifera – Tulip Tree

    • Description
    		 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 orange at base of petal.
    Height x Width 10 x 6
    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 Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
     
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    Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata – Upright Tulip Tree

    • Description
    		 A very upright form of liriodendron tulipifera with a columnar growth habit. Large unusual lyre-shaped leaves cut square at the apex turn butter yellow in Autumn. Fragrant tulip like flowers appear late spring greenish yellow with orange at base of petal. Excellent for narrow restricted areas.
    Height x Width 8 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    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, Ginkgo fastigiata.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Green and Orange
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Macadamia

    • Description
    		 An evergreen tree with crisp serrated leaves are a red colour when young but mature to dark green. Pink or white (depending on variety) fragrant flowers are produced from spring to summer followed by a round hard shelled in summer to autumn. These edible nuts that are a rich source of thiamine, vitamin B6, manganese, iron, magnesium and phosphorus. Harvest period, lasting from around March until June. Generally requires another type for cross-pollination.   Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
    Height x Width 8 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Pink racemes
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing Yes
     
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    Magnolia denudata – Yulan Magnolia

    • Description
    		 A low growing, round dense tree. Late winter early spring goblet shaped, pure white, lemon scented flowers on bare branches. Large dull green leaves then appear through summer.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Other deciduous Magnolias,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Magnolia grandiflora DD Blanchard

    • Description
    		 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
     
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    Magnolia grandiflora Ferruginea – Southern Magnolia

    • Description
    		 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
     
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    Magnolia Grandiflora Little Gem

    • Description
    		 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
     
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    Magnolia Starwars

    • Description
    		 A medium sized tree with large leathery green leaves from spring to autumn. Late winter early spring huge star shaped flowers appear which are white and pink with a purple flush.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Magnolia Denudata, Magnolia Vulcan,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Pink and White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Magnolia Vulcan

    • Description
    		 A Popular Felix Jury hybrid bearing large deep port wine coloured flowers. Small to medium tree. Deciduous. Grows to apx 5m
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Magnolia Denudata, Magnolia Starwars
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Purple Red
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Malus floribunda – Japanese Crabapple

    • Description
    		 A smaller growing, ornamental tree with long gracefully arching branches. In spring the whole tree becomes covered with bright pink buds opening to white to pale pink flowers. Yellow fruits flushed red soon follow which can be eaten but birds also enjoy.
    Height x Width 3 x 2.5m
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Conical
    Country of Origin Japan
    Similar to Consider Other Crab apples, Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Flowering Cherries
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Pinks and Reds
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing Yes
     
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    Malus Ioensis Plena – Bechtel Crabapple

    • Description
    		 A smaller vase shaped tree with bright green leaves. Very large, fragrant soft pink double flowers in spring.  Leaves turn orange-red in autumn. Very limited numbers yellow-green fruit which are not edible. Its all about the flowers!
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small
    Growth Rate Medium
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin United States
    Similar to Consider Other Crabapples, Prunus awanui
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange and Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Soft Pink
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
     
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    Mandarin – Citrus reticulata

    The Mandarin is a small evergreen citrus TREE with shiny, green, and rather small LEAVES.  Over summer FLOWERS appear which are heavily perfumed.  FRUIT start to ripen over winter which are small and orange and have a robust sweet taste. Skin is normally thin.  Mandarins usually flourish in the smaller garden but can also be grown in a container on a sunny balcony or deck.  FEED your mandarin tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. They normally smother themselves in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Citrus are usually self-fertile.  HARVEST May to September. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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    Mandarin Clementine

    • Description
    		 A smaller growing tree with smaller bright orange fruit. Classic mandarin flavour, which is robust, and sweet. Normally seedless but can produce pips if cross pollinated with other pipped citrus. HARVEST – JUN-AUG
    Height x Width 2 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Algeria, Northern Africa
    Similar to Consider Orange, Tangelo, Satsuma mandarin,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Fruit Producing Yes
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    Mandarin Satsuma – Citrus unshiu

    A small, slow growing, hardy TREE with an open, almost weeping habit of growth with shiny, green, rather small LEAVES.. Fragrant white FLOWERS are followed by orange winter FRUIT that can be picked as soon as they colour. They are quite flat in shape with a thick, loose, very easily peeled skin. The flesh is light orange, juicy, seedless (unless cross-pollinated by neighbouring seedy citrus) with a sweet mild flavour. FEED your mandarin tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. They normally smother themselves in fruit and is therefore well worth growing. Citrus are usually self-fertile.  HARVEST May to September. APX 2.5 - 3.0m tall. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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    Meryta sinclairii – Puka

    • Description
    		 A smaller growing tree with huge handsome deep green shining leaves up to 50cm long and 20cm wide. Grows in average soil. Great for coastal gardens as it is both wind and salt tolerant. Good tropical filler in the back of a garden.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Pseudopanax laetus
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • 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.

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