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    Ilex Largo

    • Description
    		 A slower growing upright bushy shrub with dark green oval foliage. Unlike classic Holly leaf edges are smooth. Excellent for borders, hedging or can be shaped into a topiary. Hardy
    Height x Width 3.5 x 2.5m
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant
    • 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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    Jacaranda mimosafolia – Jacaranda

    • Description
    		 A beautiful fast growing small tree with dainty ferny foliage. A very spectacular sight in early summer when soft purple flowers cover the tree. Has open irregular head with branches going in all directions!
    Height x Width 8 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin South America
    Similar to Consider Albizia, Gleditsia
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper Brown
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Purple
    Fragrant? No
    • 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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    Knightia Excelsa – Rewarewa

    • Description
    		 Slender, erect, tapering tree with long green serrated leaves. Tubular reddish brown flowers in spring attractive to native birds. Ideal tree for smaller gardens and narrow spaces. Ok in coastal gardens. Avoid phosphate fertilizers.
    Height x Width 7 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    Fragrant? No
    • 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.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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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    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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    Liquidambar styraciflua Lane Roberts

    • Description
    		 A well shaped pyramidal specimen tree with an upright broad growth habit. Green star shaped leaves over summer turn rich black/crimson and red tones over autumn. Summer: Lush Green Autumn: Rich black/crimson and red
    Height x Width 8 x 5
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Pyramidical
    Country of Origin North America
    Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Lush Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Crimson 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.
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    Liquidambar styraciflua Worplesdon

    • Description
    		 A more upright pyramidal form of Liquidambar this spectacular deciduous tree has distinctive lobed 'maple-like’ leaves which are deeply cut. A brilliant display of striking red to deep purple in autumn. Summer: Lush Green Autumn:  Reds and Purples
    Height x Width 6 x 4
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin North America
    Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica, Liriodendron Tulipefera, Platanus Autumn Glory.
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Reds
    • 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.
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    Liquidamber Styraciflua – American Sweet Gum

    • Description
    		 A magnificent, large, deciduous tree with a straight trunk and corky bark. Eventually forms a broadly conical crown. Narrow and erect when young, the tree develops an oblong to rounded crown at maturity. Green leaves over summer turn yellows, reds, purples and oranges in autumn.
    Height x Width 7 x 5
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin North America
    Similar to Consider Other Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, Nyssa Sylvatica
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange. Yellow, Red, Green
    • 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.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
       Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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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
     
     
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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