Blackbridge Nurseries
    • Description
    One of the most widespread of New Zealand forest trees. The leaves are small and awl-shaped and form a weeping habit, bark falls away in heavy scales. In its juvenile form makes a handsome specimen with weeping branches. After many years develops into a broader tree more upright adult form. One of the most easily recognised large trees in the forest. Prefers cool moist conditions.
    Height x Width 30 x 5
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant but produces berries
    • Uses
    Specimen 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.
    • Description
    Stout tree fern which can reach up to 6 m tall, though over a very long time, found in lowland and lower mountain forest. Distinguished by its thick fibrous, soft trunk. Fronds grow 1-2m in length forming dense crown. Dead fronds leave a tidy skirt beneath crown. While slower growing It does well in average garden conditions. This variety is suited to a sunny position or light shade.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape / Habit Palm
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia squarrosa.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Nil
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Wheki or Brown Ponga is a hardy NZ native tree fern. It grows a tall, slender, brown trunk to approx 6m. Fronds can reach 1.5 to 3m in length which give it the appearance of a small “umbrella” on top of the trunk. It is the most popular New Zealand tree fern which is easy to grow and maintain. Hardiness and smaller dimensions make it an excellent garden variety.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape / Habit Palm
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia fibrosa.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Nil
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    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 tree with a symmetrical habit. Long glossy light green leaves. Unusual yellow / green papery flower clusters in summer. Purpureum has red purple leaves and light red flowers. Will tolerate dry sandy or rocky soils, salt spray, windy areas and drought conditions. Ideal used as a wind or privacy screen and is useful in harsh conditions. Keep trimmed to maintain shape.
    Height x Width 3.5 x 2.0
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Spreading
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider D. Purpurea. Myrsine salicina, Planchonella costata,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow green
    Fragrant? No
    • 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.
    • Description
    A handsome coastal canopy tree with bold tropical-looking leaves. Naturally found throughout the North Island in coastal forest. Waxy white flowers grow from the stems and trunk and appear March to June. Plant in deep moist soil in frost free location. Fast growing. NZ Native.
    Height x Width 8 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
     Note: Growth, height grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    A very shapely, handsome tree. Soft dark green, glossy foliage covered with silken hairs when young. Will thrive in loamy soil, especially if lime is available. Good lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge.
    Height x Width 10 x 5
    Height Range Tall 10+m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin Southern Europe
    Similar to Consider Carpinus Betulus
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • 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.
    • Description
    Magnificent, dense, pyramid shaped tree when mature. Leaves often red when first opening, and then as they mature can range from copper-bronze to rich, deep purples. Good for floral work. Ideal lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge.
    Height x Width 10 x 4
    Height Range Tall 10+m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin Southern Europe
    Similar to Consider Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze, Purple
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • 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.
    • Description
    Darkest coloured of the copper beeches. Deep purple almost black, wavy margined leaves drop clean in winter. Forms an excellent dome shaped shade or specimen tree or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge.
    Height x Width 15 x
    Height Range Tall 10+m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Southern Europe
    Similar to Consider Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Rich Deep Purple
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Rich Deep Purple
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree Yes
    Accent Yes
     Note: Growth, height grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • A smaller growing bushy TREE it is one of the hardiest of the subtropical fruits, growing in most soils and tolerating several degrees of frost. Feijoas are commonly available as seedlings, but plants grown from cuttings or grafted specimens are more reliable. Attractive red and white FLOWERS also attract birds and are edible as well. FRUIT ripens between April and May and when mature will fall off the tree at a touch. The skin is green and ranges from smooth to rough and dimpled.  The pulp is sweet and juicy with a good flavour. Generally require another to cross pollinate although "Unique" is unique in that it doesn't!  They respond well to trimming if they become a little tall or woody and can also be used as a hardy hedge.   APX: 4.0m - HARVEST: March-May Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    A large rounded tree with bright green leaves up to 30 cm long divided into as many as 13 leaflets. Through autumn foliage deepens to rich purple claret red tones. Excellent land-scaping street specimen or shade tree.
    Height x Width 15 x 8
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamuke Yama, Acer Bloodgood.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Red
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • 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.
    • Description
    A hardy tree of great beauty. Forms a pyramidal tree with symmetrical branches and grey corky bark. Broad fan-like leathery light green leaves resembling sections of a maidenhair fern. Spectacular autumn colouring of bright yellow over a long period.
    Height x Width 6 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Robinia Freesia, Gleditsia Sunburst, Acer Kellys Gold,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • 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.
    • Description
    Male clone which does not have any fruits. Forms a pyramidal tree with symmetrical branches and grey corky bark. Broad fan-like leathery light green leaves resembling sections of a maidenhair fern. Spectacular autumn colouring of bright yellow over a long period. Excellent specimen tree.
    Height x Width 6 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin China
    Similar to Consider Gleditsia Sunburst, Robinia fresia, Acer Kellys Gold, Acer Kellys Gold,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • 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.
    • Description
    A very neat, narrowly erect form excellent for confined tight spaces. Bears usual deep green distinctive maidenhair leaves with golden tones in autumn. 'Fastigiata' is an all-male cultivar. Effective in narrow streets and small home gardens. Can also be kept trimmed for a neater appearance.
    Height x Width 7 x 3m
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    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.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Nil
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Neatly rounded tree with a pretty branch pattern. Lacy double pinnate foliage lime-yellow in spring deepening to fresh green in summer bright yellow in autumn. Successive new growth through summer provides a contrast to the older leaves. Great lawn or specimen tree.
    Height x Width 6 x 5
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Umbrella
    Country of Origin Central North America
    Similar to Consider Robinia Freesia, Ginkgo, Acer Kellys Gold, Albizzia, Jacaranda
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green yellow
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Bright yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant
    • 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.
    • Description
    Lime-green leaves are glossy with a slightly wavy edge. Can be clipped to form a hedge. Withstands coastal conditions strong winds and frosts.
    Height x Width 3 x 3
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex Largo, P. Cyril Watson, P. Laetus, Planchonella costata
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant
    • Uses
    Screening 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
    A most impressive plant with large rounded, very thick, glossy, lime green leaves. Excellent tropical hedge. Wind and salt resistant. Grows in sun or shade. Good drainage. NZ native.
    Height x Width 3 x 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, Corokia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Very small
    • Uses
    Hedging Yes
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Graceful evergreen with slender branches and fresh light green leaves, semi-glossy, veined and sharply toothed. From late summer through to autumn it conceals its foliage with masses of beautiful, starry, snow-white flowers. Excellent rapid screening. NZ Native
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    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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