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    Fraxinus griffithii – Evergreen ash

    • Description
    		 A quick growing small ornamental tree with dark green smooth leaflets. Masses of flowers in large loose, fragrant panicles in spring almost covering the entire tree. Requires shelter in exposed areas. Easily clipped to shape. Evergreen, but can be semi-deciduous in colder areas.
    Height x Width 7 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Asia
    Similar to Consider Radermacheria, Alectryon Excelsa, Myrsine Salicina,
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • 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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    Ginkgo biloba fastigiata – Upright Ginkgo

    • 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.
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    Griselinia Lucida – Akapuka

    • 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.
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    Hoheria Populena – Lacebark

    • 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.
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    Hymenosporum Flavum – Australian Frangipani

    • 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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    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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    Kunzea Ericioides – Kanuka

    • Description
    		 A Fast growing spreading tree of varying form. Tiny needle like leaves are softer to touch than Manuka. In During summer small white flowers smother the tree giving an almost snow covering effect. Very attractive to bees. Larger growing tree than Manuka. Seeds smaller than Manuka. Will withstand windy coastal conditions, or dry soils once established.
    Height x Width 6 x 4
    Height Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    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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    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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    Laurus Nobilis – Bay Laurel

    • DESCRIPTION
    		 A compact evergreen Mediterranean tree but can easily be trimmed to shape. Dark green leathery leaves are highly aromatic and good for culinary use. Small yellow flowers followed by dark berries. Excellent as a standard, ornamental tree or hedge.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Mediterranean region
    Similar to Consider Prunus Lusitanica, Camellias, Ficus, Griselinia
    • LEAF
    Leaf Colour Green
    • FLOWER
    Flower Colour Yellow
    Fragrant? No
    • 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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    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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    Leptospermum nitidum Coppersheen – Coppersheen

    • Description
    		 An outstanding tree with narrow oval deep bronze-purple glossy leaves. Greenish-yellow flowers. An excellent hedge or shelter tree but left to grow will form a spreading shade tree. Will withstand windy coastal conditions wet or dry soils.
    Height x Width 5 x 4
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Spreading
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider Leptospermum scoparium, Kunzea ericioides
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green, Bronze Red
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Accent Yes
    Screening 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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    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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    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 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.
Blackbridge Nurseries
  • 436 Puhinui Road, Manukau, NZ
  • 122a Opaheke Road, Papakura, NZ

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