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    Pittosporum tenuifolium – Kohuhu

    • Description
    		 The parent plant of many cultivars which have been produced from the variations of seed grown plants. A fast growing, slender tree with erect narrow pyramidal form. Full sun dry tolerant once established. Easily trimmed to shape so ideal as a hedge or screen.  Sweetly scented small purple flowers in Spring.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Purple
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Hedging Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Planchonella costata – Tawapou

    • Description
    		 A small growing coastal tree with glossy dark green leaves. Small delicate light green flowers followed by 25mm green fruit changing to purple-black when ripe which wood pigeon love. Can be trimmed to keep shape and bushiness.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Myrsine salicina, Dodonea Viscosa and Purp, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Light green - small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Screening / Shelter Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    PLUM – Prunus domestica

    Its thought Plums may have been one of the first fruits domesticated by humans. They are generally a small to medium deciduous TREE with glossy green LEAVES and white FLOWERS in spring. They are one of the best stone fruits to grow in a home garden as prolific crops of very good quality fruit can be produced with very little work. The FRUIT is firm and juicy with a hard stone in the centre and can range from sweet to tart.  Skin is smooth, with a natural waxy surface and are generally various shades of red although there are green and yellow types as well. Some are self-fertile or partially self-fertile but most are planted with a pollinator to ensure good fruit production. HARVEST: December to March Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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    Prunus lusitanica – Portuguese Laurel

    • Description
    		 Large evergreen shrub or small tree dark glossy green oval leaves. Dull white hawthorn scented flowers in slender racemes late spring/summer followed by fruits. Moist to dry conditions but will not tolerate wet feet. Excellent for hedges or Topiary or can be allowed to grow as a screen
    Height x Width 5 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Conical
    Country of Origin Western Europe, France, Spain Portugal, Morocco
    Similar to Consider Camellias, Laurus Nobilis, Michelia Figo, Syzygium resilience, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    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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    Prunus serrulata shirotae – Mt Fuji Cherry

    • Description
    		 Forms a beautiful artistic small flat-topped tree with wide-spread tiered horizontal branches. Large snow white single and semi-double flowers in spring.
    Height x Width 6 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Japan
    Similar to Consider Other Flowering Cherries, Crabapples
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow and Orange
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Prunus subhirtella Falling Snow – White weeping cherry

    • Description
    		 Weeping Standard Graceful pendent branches decked in small blush pink snowy white single blooms. Suits warm temperate areas. Early to mid season.
    Height x Width 1.5 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Spreading
    Country of Origin Japan
    Similar to Consider Other Flowering cherries, Crab Apples,  
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Prunus Te Mara

    Description Yedoensis type: A new cultivar that has a vigorous, upright growth habit with a central leader. Masses of shell pink, single flowers are produced late winter. A firm favorite with tuis because of the nectar that these flowers produce! Excellent alternative to Felix Jury or Campanulata superba
    Height x Width 7 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Conical
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Awanui, Kanzan, or other flowering cherries
    Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden
    Flower
    Flower Colour Pink
    Fragrant? No
    Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    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.
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    Prunus yedoensis Awanui – Awanui Cherry

    • Description
    		 Hybrid Yoshino Cherry. The most popular Cherry Tree we sell! Excellent form with horizontal branches making an excellent shade tree. Produces great masses of pale shell pink large single blossoms in spring. The perfect specimen shade or street tree.
    Height x Width 5 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Vase
    Country of Origin Japan
    Similar to Consider Other Flowering Cherries, Crabapples
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow Orange
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Pink
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Pyrus Calleryana Aristocrat – Callery Pear

    • Description
    		 Pyramidal growing tree with glossy green leaves over summer turning striking red in autumn. Profusion of white flowers in early spring. A more upright habit. Tolerant of poor drainage.   Apx 7 x 4m ALSO AVAILABLE:  Bradford is similar.   Kea is a smaller grower
    Height x Width 7 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Radermachera sinica – Canton lace or China Doll

    • Description
    		 Forms a small tree with erect stems bearing bipinnate leaves to 50cm with dark green leaflets. Deep yellow bell shaped flowers in summer. Grows in full sun or part shade. Keep moist during dry periods. Easily pruned to shape. Can be kept as a pleached hedge.
    Height x Width 8 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Spreading
    Country of Origin Southern China
    Similar to Consider Alectryon Excelsa,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter Yes
     
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    Rhopalostylis cheesemanii – Kermadec Island Nikau

    • Description
    		 From Kermadec Is. group this Nikau has broader fronds with each leaflet slightly spaced apart. It is also more tolerant to exposed conditions than the NZ Nikau. After some years a trunk forms which is scarred with rings from old fallen leaves. Prefers a shady position when young but will tolerate full sun, wind and coastal conditions. Prefers a cool root run. An excellent garden specimen or potted plant. Slow growing.
    Height x Width 10
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape Palm
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Sapida, Pittii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White, very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Rhopalostylis pittii – Pitt or Chatham Island Nikau

    • Description
    		 Nikau from the Southern Chatham Islands. They differ from the mainland species with longer fronds, wider leaflets, a silvery hue to them stems and larger fruit. Will tolerate full sun, high wind, cold and coastal conditions. Generally, a much tidier variety.
    Height x Width 10
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape Palm
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Sapida, Cheesemanii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White, very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Rhopalostylis sapida – NZ Nikau

    • Description
    		 New Zealand’s only native palm is elegant and graceful with straight slender smooth stems crowned with fan-like rich green leaves up to 3m long. After some years a trunk forms which is scarred with rings from old fallen leaves. Prefers a cool root run. Prefers a shady position when young. At maturity will tolerate full sun, wind and coastal conditions. An excellent garden specimen or potted plant. Slow growing. Over many years can reach 10m.
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape Palm
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Pittii, Cheesemanii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White, very small
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia – Golden Robinia

    • Description
    		 One of the most brilliant yellow foliaged trees. Golden yellow foliage from spring to autumn. Pea shaped creamy white flowers in spring. Spectacular small tree suitable for small gardens. Hardy. Deciduous.
    Height x Width 7 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Conical
    Deciduous / Evergreen Deciduous
    Country of Origin North America
    Similar to Consider Ginkgo, Gleditsia Sunburst, Acer Kellys Gold, Robinia Freesia,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Yellow
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
     
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    Sophora chathamica – Coastal Kowhai

    • Description
    		 The coastal kowhai is distinguished from all other Kowhai species by the absence of a divaricating juvenile stage. Leaves are slightly larger than microphylla. Primarily a species of the coastal forest, often on cliff faces or banks overlooking estuarine rivers or inlets. This species was once included as Sophora microphylla. Yellow flowers from late winter to spring.
    Height x Width 6 x 4m
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Spreading
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider S. Microphylla, S.Tetraptera
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Sophora microphylla – Kowhai

    • Description
    		 Widespread NZ native species. Small green pinnate leaflets. Golden-yellow, tubular 45mm flowers in pendulous racemes, en-masse during spring. Attracts native birds. Excellent small garden specimen.
    Height x Width 5.0 x 2.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Sophora Dragons Gold, Chathamica, Tetraptera
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Sophora microphylla Dragon’s Gold – Dwarf Kowhai

    • Description
    		 Excellent compact bushy cultivar with pinnate fine textured bright green leaves. Showy lemon-yellow flowers in clustered racemes winter-early summer. Full sun or part shade. Free draining moisture retentive soil. Shelter from cold winds.
    Height x Width 2.5 x 2.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Sophora Microphylla, Chathamica,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
    Hedging Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Sophora tetraptera – NZ Kowhai

    • Description
    		 Slightly larger growing tree than S. microphylla with weeping branches. Larger leaves than microphylla at 8-16cm. Does not have the tangled juvenile growth. Golden yellow flowers in spring in racemes commence earlier than Microphylla.  A more open airy habit. A spectacular sight in full bloom. Attracts native birds.
    Height x Width 7 x 4
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Spreading
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Sophora Microphylla, Chathamica
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     
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    Strelitzia reginae – Bird of Paradise

    • Description
    		 Forms large greyish green leaves. Flowers held on long stems are made up of orange, purple and white. The interesting structure resembles colourful tropical birds. Valuable for garden display and indoor decoration.
    Height x Width 1.5 x 1.5
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Succulent
    Shape
    Country of Origin South Africa
    Similar to Consider Nicholii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Orange
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
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    Syzygium Resilience™ – Psyllid Resistant Lilly Pilly

    • Description
    		 At last a Lilly Pilly that is highly psyllid resistant!  A superior cultivar of Syzygium Australe, more commonly known as a Lilly Pilly. This unique variety is new to the NZ market and is solely available through Black Bridge Nurseries and Boulevard and Boutique. Selected propagation has improved this variety of Lilly Pilly making it resistant to the very problematic psyllid insect and the damage it causes. Its also faster growing, has a stronger, straighter central leader and an improved root system. We’ve also found it to be good in shady areas as well. Excellent for screening, hedging and shaping. See also "Eugenia ventinatii" to see how Syzygium resilience could be used as a hedge
    Height x Width 7 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green and red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    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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