Trees: NZ Large Grade & Specimen Varieties
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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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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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Iconic New Zealand native fern and the inspiration of the national Emblem. A tree fern with green-stalked soft leaves to apx 4m long that are distinctly silver on the underside. Trunk can grow to 10m tall. Prefers a more sheltered position as they generally grow under larger native NZ Trees. Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Dicksonia squarrosa, Dicksonia fibrosa - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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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The tallest and most common of NZ’s tree ferns. Slender, black trunk to apx 15m with hexagonal patterns from old fronds, large crown of gracefully arching fronds up to 5m. Found primarily in sheltered coastal and lowland forest throughout much of the North Island. They will grow in full sun but still prefer to have a sheltered position with a cool moist root run. Height x Width 15 x 5 Height Range Tall 10m+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia squarrosa, Dicksonia fibrosa - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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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New Zealand’s largest Native tree. Grows in swampy areas but also grows well in dry flat and hilly locations between sea level and up to 600m once established. Medium wind tolerance. Height x Width 40 x 6 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green bronze - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Screening 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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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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Stout tree fern which can reach up to 6 m tall, though over a very long time, found in lowland and lower mountain forest. Distinguished by its thick fibrous, soft trunk. Fronds grow 1-2m in length forming dense crown. Dead fronds leave a tidy skirt beneath crown. While slower growing It does well in average garden conditions. This variety is suited to a sunny position or light shade. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia squarrosa. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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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Wheki or Brown Ponga is a hardy NZ native tree fern. It grows a tall, slender, brown trunk to approx 6m. Fronds can reach 1.5 to 3m in length which give it the appearance of a small “umbrella” on top of the trunk. It is the most popular New Zealand tree fern which is easy to grow and maintain. Hardiness and smaller dimensions make it an excellent garden variety. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Cyathea medularis, Cyathea dealbata, Dicksonia fibrosa. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - 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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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. -
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A handsome coastal canopy tree with bold tropical-looking leaves. Naturally found throughout the North Island in coastal forest. Waxy white flowers grow from the stems and trunk and appear March to June. Plant in deep moist soil in frost free location. Fast growing. NZ Native. Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A very shapely, handsome tree. Soft dark green, glossy foliage covered with silken hairs when young. Will thrive in loamy soil, especially if lime is available. Good lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge. Height x Width 10 x 5 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin Southern Europe Similar to Consider Carpinus Betulus - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze - Flower
Flower Nil - 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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Magnificent, dense, pyramid shaped tree when mature. Leaves often red when first opening, and then as they mature can range from copper-bronze to rich, deep purples. Good for floral work. Ideal lawn specimen or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge. Height x Width 10 x 4 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin Southern Europe Similar to Consider Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Riversii, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze, Purple Deciduous Leaf Colour Copper-Bronze - 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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Darkest coloured of the copper beeches. Deep purple almost black, wavy margined leaves drop clean in winter. Forms an excellent dome shaped shade or specimen tree or can be trained into a large screen or woven together to form a formal hedge. Height x Width 15 x Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Southern Europe Similar to Consider Cercis Forest Pansy, Prunus Thundercloud, Fagus Sylv Purp, Acer Tamuke Yama, Fraxinus Raywoodii, Acer Bloodgood. - Leaf
Leaf Colour Rich Deep Purple Deciduous Leaf Colour Rich Deep Purple - Flower
Flower Nil - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree Yes Accent Yes Note: Growth, height grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
