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Sweet oranges were mentioned in Chinese literature in 314 BC. Orange TREES are of the most cultivated fruit tree in the world. Deep green, their LEAVES can be boiled to make orange tea! White, fragrant FLOWERS over summer are very fragrant. FRUIT is produced over winter are deep orange with good, juicy, sweet flavour. Can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel. FEED your Orange tree in spring and summer to encourage maximum fruiting and flowering. HARVEST Jul - Sept. Grows to apx 4m tall. The name sinensis means "from China" in Latin Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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Peaches are a small to medium growing deciduous TREE native to North West China. It belongs to the genus Prunus, which includes the cherry, apricot, almond, and plum, and the nectarine. LEAVES are green and turn shades of yellow and orange over autumn. FLOWERS in spring are generally pink. Peaches produce sweet, juicy FRUITS that can be white or yellow, and clingstone or freestone. Harvest: Dec - March. All varieties are self-fertile. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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European Pears provide some of the best fruit in the world. It is medium-sized, deciduous TREE native to coastal and mildly temperate regions of Europe, North Africa, and Asia. LEAVES long, glossy green. White FLOWERS appear in spring with HARVEST between Feb to May depending on variety. They are one of the easiest and most traditional fruits for training into espalier form. An excellent choice for the home garden. As most pears need cross pollination, the planting of more than one variety, or a double a grafted tree is recommended. HARVEST: EARLY = Feb – Mar. MID = March –April. LATE = April – May Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue.
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A hardy shrub or small tree with glossy, elliptic leaves to 10cm in length, bright red when young, later dark green that is valued for its bright red new growth. Clusters of small white flowers during summer will generally not appear on regularly trimmed plants. The regularly trimming will keep them to size and prevent the branches from getting too large. A yearly application of slow release fertilizer will help maintain their vigour and colour. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Eugenia Ventinatii, Syzygium Resilience - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Red - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes 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. -
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Tenufolium type: Compact bushy small tree with an excellent rounded habit. Leaves lettuce green small and fresh-looking. Small purple flowers are fragrant in the stillness or morning or evening. Full sun dry tolerant once established. Trims well so ideal as a hedge planted in rows or individually as a specimen. Height x Width 3 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Lime - Flower
Flower Colour Red Purple 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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A dwarf species of Pittosporum with fresh green leaves growing into a natural ball shape. Ideal clipped as a small border hedge, container plant, topiary or as an accent amongst other smaller growing plants. Height x Width 1 x 1 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Michelia figo, Buxus, Corokia, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Lime - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Accent Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Grown more for the dramatic size and tropical look of the banana style leaves. Flowers during summer, are an almost black colour with white with light blue petals. Forms a huge clump. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Succulent Shape Country of Origin Africa Similar to Consider Reginae - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Black Fragrant? No - Uses
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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 Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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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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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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