|
The giant of New Zealand Pohutukawa! A large growing spreading tree. Olive green leaves and bright crimson flowers usually from Dec. Colours ranging from scarlet to deep crimson. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt laden wind, poor soil, dry and full sun. |
| Height x Width | 15 x 8 |
| Height Range | Tall 10+ |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Shape | Round |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Similar to Consider | Other Metrosideros |
|
|
| Leaf Colour | Green |
|
|
| Flower Colour | Red |
| Fragrant? | No |
|
|
| 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. -
- Description
A selected cultivar which has a more upright habit. Distinctive darker green leaves. Flowers are striking red. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind poor soil dry and full sun. Prefers well drained soil. Grows apx. 7 x 5m but easily trimmed. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No Tolerates Dry Yes - Uses
Specimen 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. -
- Description
Selected smaller growing compact bushy habit with smaller leaves compared to other Pohutukawa. Early flowering-bright orange/red flowers. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind, poor soil, dry and full sun. Excellent for smaller gardens and can easily be trimmed. 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 Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red 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. -
Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.- Description
A natural hybrid Excelsa x Robusta type discovered on Great Barrier Island. Has deep scarlet flowers late spring on dark green foliage. Tidy small tree compact and upright. Can be trimmed to a larger hedge / shelter. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind poor soil dry full sun. Height x Width 5 x 3 Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Deep scarlet Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes -
- 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. -
- Description
Grows as a small, rounded tree with olive green leaves with a brown under felt. In late winter early spring they produce small, round perfumed, cream flowers with prominent stamens which burst from furry brown buds. Protect from strong winds. Slow growing. Excellent trimmed as a hedge or makes a beautiful small growing specimen. Height x Width 4 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Similar to Consider Michelia Bubbles, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green, brown under felt - Flower
Flower Colour Cream Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes 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. -
- Description
Forms an attractive, fresh-looking, small upright tree. Leaves are long, smooth, thick and leathery. In spring clusters of small cream to pale pink flowers followed by Red to Purple fruits, which attract birds. Trims well. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Narrow Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Dodonea Viscosa and Purp, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Pink Fragrant? No - Uses
Bird Feeding 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.
-
- Description
Dark Green, glossy, oval pointed leaves up to 15cm turn rich scarlet, orange and yellow. Good for around edges of ponds, tolerant of wet feet. Tolerates clay soils. Prefers slightly acidic. Tiny flowers are followed by small blue berries birds like Sun or part shade. Height x Width 7 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Liquidambars, Acer rubrum types, Quercus coccinea or rubra, Pyrus spp. Amelanchier Canadensis, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Scarlet, orange, yellow, red - Flower
Flower Insignificant - 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. -
- Description
A compact Olive with smaller leaves giving a dense appearance. A consistent small fruiting variety with heavy crops. Has a good oil content and also used for pickling. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. This variety especially good for hedging as it trims well into a dense hedge. Height x Width 4 x 2 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin Greece Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing Yes but small Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
- Description
Olea europaea means 'European olive' in Latin and is what we commonly call “The Olive”. Normally grow as a small tree or shrub, and are found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. The olive's fruit is grown primarily for oil, eating, or both. The trees is also suitable tree for standardising. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. Grows apx 6 x 3m. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Mediterranean Similar to Consider Other Olives - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Olive - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter 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. -
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
- Description
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. -
- Description
Tall tree with a pyramidal form. Foliage is celery-like in the adult plant and feathery in the young plant. Attractive grey-brown mottled bark. Hardy. Moderately fast growing. Height x Width 12 x 4 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Specimen Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
