Blackbridge Nurseries

This group of trees are space savers. For city dwellers, the days of the quarter acre section with large shade trees and open spaces are fast becoming a dream as building spaces become more cramped. Space is now a premium, so land is either sub divided, sold in smaller sections or utilised for apartment blocks. Trees are ideal to soften the hard lines of concrete and glass and add a pleasing atmosphere. This calls for a specialised tree often with the surname “fastigiata”. It’s a Latin name meaning “Upright” and they grow as their name states in a more upright, generally narrow compact fashion. Ideal for this limited space environment.

    • Description
    A medium sized tree with the famed, dazzling, powdery-white bark and neat erect habit. Dark green leaves and yellow autumn tones. Ok in medium to wet or well drained soils. An excellent accent tree!
    Height x Width 7 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Conical
    Country of Origin China, Himalaya
    Similar to Consider White Spire, Dazzler, Alnus Jorulensis,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Accent Yes
     Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    A narrow upright form of Carpinus Betulus. Gradually widening with maturity. Oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colouring of yellows and oranges eventually turning brown and remaining on the tree for long periods over winter. Excellent Street or Avenue tree or shelter belt if planted closer together. Very hardy
    Height x Width 8 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Columnar
    Country of Origin Europe
    Similar to Consider Betula var.  Cupressus totem, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden Yellow
    • 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.
    • Description
    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.
    • 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 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
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Description
    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.
    • Description
    A graceful small to medium tree with weeping branches covered in small toothed leaves. Flowers are small but seen en masse they give the tree an attractive yellow green appearance. Excellent in narrow places where space is limited. Endemic to New Zealand.
    Height x Width 6 x 3
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Betula, Knightia excelsa, Carpinus bet fastigiata, Quercus robur fastigiata, Cupressus totem, Liriodendron fastigiata
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Accent Yes
     
       Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    A fast growing, narrowly columnar deciduous tree. Bright yellow autumn colour is stunning. Replaces the old rust susceptible Lombardy poplar. Excellent shelterbelt, screen or erosion control tree.
    Height x Width 20 x 3
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Betula var.  Cupressus totem, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus betulus fastigiata, Olea El Greco,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Insignificant
    • Uses
    Screening / Shelter Yes
     
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
    • Description
    Similar in form to P. crassifolium. Pale grey brown leaves have distinctive saw-like hooked teeth in juvenile stage. Does not like wet but will tolerate quite dry open windy areas. Evergreen. Endemic to NZ
    Height x Width 5 x 1
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Upright
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Pseudopanax crassifolium, Pseudopanax sabre
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Brown
    • 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.
    • Description
    Narrow and erect form of the English Oak. Becomes more pyramidal as the tree matures. Excellent for street and narrow planting areas. Tolerates clay soils. Hardy
    Height Width 8 x 3
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin Europe
    Similar to Consider Betula var.  Cupressus totem, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Carpinus betulus fastigiata
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden
    • Flower
    Flower 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.
    • 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.
    • Description
    An elegant, slow growing specimen that has a compact, conical, habit. Dense, glossy, bright green foliage held on vertical branches will withstand humid weather. Grow individually as a specimen conifer or in a group or formal row. It is also good in pots and other containers.
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Narrow
    Country of Origin United States Of America
    Similar to Consider Cupressus Totem
    • 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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