Blackbridge Nurseries
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • Description
    A fast growing native with fresh green, oval, serrated foliage on shiny black branches. Remains in a columnar form for many years before eventually forming a large round-headed specimen tree. Thrives in swampy situations. Can reach a height of 40m but in a garden situation it is more commonly between 6-10m.
    Height x Width 10 x 4
    Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Columnar
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Taxodium distichum, Dacrycarpus dacrydiodes, Quercus palustris
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant
    • Uses
    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
    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
  • 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.
    • 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
     Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • 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.
    • 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.
    • Description
    Small to medium sized tree with large leathery green leaves. Strongly scented creamy white flowers are produced in mass over a long succession during spring and summer. Grows in full sun or part shade in rich moisture retentive free-draining soil. An excellent specimen tree or shelter screen. Grows apx. 4 x 2m
    Height x Width 4 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Michelia Mixed Up Miss, Maudiae, Doltsopa, Magnolia DD Blanchard, Magnolia Little Gem
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • 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
    A small rounded shrub with fresh lime green foliage and small, heavily scented cream flowers streaked with purple. Sun to shade. The shrub assumes a looser more open form when grown in shade. Individuals grown in sunny situations tend to be more compact with denser foliage that is lighter and more yellow green. Prefers humus rich, well drained, slightly acidic soil. An excellent small hedge or stand alone specimen. Native to Western China.
    Height x Width 3 x 2.5
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape Round
    Country of Origin Western China
    Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream and Purple
    Fragrant? Yes
    • Uses
    Hedging Yes
     
      Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
  • A small to medium growing deciduous TREE native to North West China which are very closely related to the peach. Nectarines have arisen many times from peach trees, often as bud sports.  LEAVES  are green and turn shades of yellow and orange over autumn.  FLOWERS in spring are generally pink. Nectarines produce sweet, juicy FRUITS that can be white or yellow, and clingstone or freestone.  HARVEST is from Dec - March Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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