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Some trees cope with wind better because they normally have a soft down underneath the leaf to protect the breathing stomata or a tough cuticle on top giving the leaf a shiny appearance. These help prevent the leaves from drying out (burning) and stressing the tree. In windy areas its also a good idea to stake new trees, to give the root zone time to secure itself into the surrounding soil.

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    Callistemon Kings Park Special – Bottlebrush

    • Description
    		 A vigorous small tree with long, narrow green leaves with slightly pendulous branches. Bright red flower spikes carried in clusters over spring and early summer provides nectar for bees and birds. Tolerates coastal, wind, clay, sandy or dry once established.
    Height x Width 3 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider C. Red Clusters, Salignus (Yellow) Citrinus Violetii (Violet)
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    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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    Callistemon Red Cluster – Bottlebrush

    • Description
    		 Vigorous large shrub, new leaves emerge a silvery-pink turning to mid- green. Masses of red bottlebrush flowers with gold anthers appear in spring and autumn. Tolerant of poor dry soils once established, though prefers some moisture. Provides nectar for bees and birds. Good for hedging.
    Height x Width 3 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin Australia
    Similar to Consider Kings Park Special, Salignus (Yellow) Citrinus Violetii (Violet)
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Red
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Screening Yes
    Hedging Yes
    Bird Feeding Yes
    Fruit Producing
     
    Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
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    Cordyline australis – Ti Kouka, Cabbage Tree

    • Description
    		 Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree Cabbage tree: An iconic New Zealand palm like tree. Long drooping slender leaves up to 1m long are clustered at the tips of the branches. Large heads of scented creamy white flowers in Nov produce nectar for bees, then fruit attracts birds from January-April. Commonly found throughout farmland, open places, wetlands and scrubland of the North and South Islands in anything from wet swampy ground to dry windy hill slopes. Hardy.
    Height x Width 6 x 2
    Height Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Slow
    Plant Type Palm
    Shape / Habit Upright
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Nikau Palms
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour White
    Fragrant? Yes
    • 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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    Corokia Geenty’s Green – Corokia

    • Description
    		 A slender growing shrub with rich green foliage and masses of starry yellow flowers early summer followed by dark red berries. Attracts birds. Ideal as a hedge trims well. Will tolerate dry coastal exposed or windy sites once established.
    Height x Width 2 x 1.2
    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, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Yellow
    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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    Corynocarpus Laevigatus – Karaka

    • Description
    		 A moderately fast-growing tree with large glossy green leaves. Small creamy-green flowers in September followed by large orange fleshy drupes in December. Very hardy withstanding strong winds coastal conditions and drought.  An excellent specimen tree able to be trimmed to shape.
    Height x Width 15 x 8
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Alectryon Excelsa, Planchonella Costata, Magnolia grandiflora types, Vitex Lucens
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Colour Cream
    Fragrant? No
    • Uses
    Specimen Yes
    Good Shade Tree? Yes
    Screening / Shelter 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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    Cupressus Sempervirens Totem – Totem Roman Cypress

    • 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.
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    Dacrydium cupressinum – Rimu

    • Description
    		 One of the most widespread of New Zealand forest trees. The leaves are small and awl-shaped and form a weeping habit, bark falls away in heavy scales. In its juvenile form makes a handsome specimen with weeping branches. After many years develops into a broader tree more upright adult form. One of the most easily recognised large trees in the forest. Prefers cool moist conditions.
    Height x Width 30 x 5
    Height Range Tall 10+
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Pyramidical
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Dark Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant but produces berries
    • 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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    Griselinia Broadway Mint – Kapuka

    • Description
    		 Lime-green leaves are glossy with a slightly wavy edge. Can be clipped to form a hedge. Withstands coastal conditions strong winds and frosts.
    Height x Width 3 x 3
    Range Small 1-5m
    Growth Rate Moderate
    Plant Type Shrub
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex Largo, P. Cyril Watson, P. Laetus, Planchonella costata
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • Flower
    Flower Insignificant
    • Uses
    Screening 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Leptospermum scoparium – Manuka, Tea Tree

    • Description
    		 Narrow lanceolate sharply pointed leaves 20mm x 6mm. Single or double flowers cover the bush late autumn to early spring providing a colourful display and nectar for bees. Berries resemble small hot cross buns. Hardy and adaptable. Will withstand windy coastal conditions, or dry soil once established. Ok in clay soils.
    Height x Width 5 x 3
    Range Medium 5-10m
    Growth Rate Fast
    Plant Type Tree
    Shape / Habit Round
    Country of Origin New Zealand
    Similar to Consider Kunzea Ericioides, Lepto Coppersheen
    • Leaf
    Leaf Colour Green
    • 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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    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 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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    Meryta sinclairii – Puka

    • 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.
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  • 436 Puhinui Road, Manukau, NZ
  • 122a Opaheke Road, Papakura, NZ

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