Exotic Trees
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Excellent selected cultivar of acer rubrum. An upright, fast-growing, deciduous tree with ascending branching and a dense, broad-oval crown. Rich mid green summer foliage turns brilliant red in autumn. Prefers moist well drained soils but will tolerate clay, wet or dry, poor soils etc and more tolerant of windy sites than other maples. Beautiful specimen or avenue tree. Height x Width 10 x 5 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin North America Similar to Consider Acer Rubrum Types, Liquidambar Lane Roberts, Liriodendron Tulipefera, Platanus Autumn Glory, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Red - Uses
Specimen Yes Avenue Yes -
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In spring clear butter-yellow leaves emerge becoming a lime-green shade during summer. A striking small tree for spring and early summer colour. Fast growing and responds to pruning to maintain shape. Excellent shade tree. Good alternative for Ulmus (Elm Trees) in Auckland due to Dutch Elm Disease. Originates from Duncan and Davies NZ. Tolerates Clay soil but avoid wet or poorly drained soils. 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 Robinia Freesia, Ginkgo, Gleditsia Sunburst, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Lime Yellow Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Pink Catkins Fragrant? No - Uses
Small Garden Tree Yes Good Shade Tree Yes Feature 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 beautiful small trees for the ornamental landscape. From its young spring growth through summer the leaves are soft green. During autumn it becomes a display of colour when leaves turn brilliant shades of scarlet, red yellow and orange. Shelter from strong winds. Versatile tree fits into any landscaping situation. Excellent smaller garden shade tree. Height x Width 5 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Habit Vase Country of Origin Japan Similar to Consider Other Palmatum Acers, Liquidambars, Nyssa sylvatica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Orange, Red, Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Nil - Uses
Small Garden Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
Grows strongly into a more upright tree with blackish red stems and deepest purple red foliage, holding right through summer. Fiery red autumn colours and seed capsules. Small to medium tree. Ideal for the smaller garden.
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A small tree with rounded crown that has bright-green, palmate leaves divided into five lance-shaped, toothed lobes. Leaves are flushed red in spring, turning yellow-orange in autumn. Inconspicuous, green flowers in spring are followed by winged, red-flushed, green seed pods. Perfect centre piece for a smaller garden! Grows to apx 3.0 x 2.0m
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A strong vigorous tree with an upright growth habit. Large, five lobed leaves are a deeper purple-red colour. Develops into a broad, rounded crown at maturity. Excellent small specimen tree producing dappled shade in summer.
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A very unique feature of this tree is the brilliant coral red stems over winter. A real boost to the garden in the otherwise colder, dreary months. Green palmate leaves during summer change to bright gold in autumn on this smaller growing maple.
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A narrow upright and compact growing tree with bright red new foliage in spring maturing to deep purple red throughout summer and then brightens to vivid red in autumn. A sport of “Bloodgood” Ideal for the smaller garden where space is limited.
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A smaller growing weeping maple with long finely dissected, deep red purple leaves on scarlet red stems. Retains colour throughout summer, turning fiery scarlet red in autumn. Perfect for smaller spaces or as a dramatic container specimen. Prefers a spot out of direct sunlight to prevent sun scorch on the fine leaves. "Dissectum" refers to a deeply cut or dissected leaf, where the lobes are deeply divided, often appearing lacy or feathery.
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Mushroom shaped weeper with crimson red finely cut spring leaves. Excellent accent tree for smaller gardens, Japanese gardens, courtyards or where space is limited. Prefers a spot out of direct sunlight to prevent sun scorch on the fine leaves. “Dissectum” refers to a deeply cut or dissected leaf, where the lobes are deeply divided, often appearing lacy or feathery.
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One of the best and most popular of the Red Maple cultivars with its intense red autumn colour. Tidy, upright, compact growth makes it more suitable for residential gardens & street plantings than other rubrum varieties. In spring, red tassel flowers followed by winged seeds flowers in dense clusters form before the leaves. It can also tolerate poor soils. Medium to fast growth rate. (Also known as October Glory in Northern hemisphere for their autumn-fall.)
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A quick growing narrow columnar tree. Very upright branches have leaves that are dark green above and silvery beneath and turn shades of yellow, orange and reddish orange in autumn. Perfect as an avenue, street, or lawn specimen where space is limited.
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A wide, round headed tree which is stunning when in flower. Its a smaller, more compact growing horse chestnut with large dark green fan shaped leaves. Giant pink red candle type flowers have a hint of yellow in the throat and adorn the tree in spring early and early summer. Excellent shade, avenue, park or paddock tree.
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A quick growing, smaller, spreading tree. Rich green, ferny leaves. Flowers during summer on top of leaves, open as rounded fluffy brushes of pink. Tolerates hot dry areas once established. The specific epithet "julibrissin" comes from the Persian word "gul-i abrisham" which translates to "silk flower" or "soft silken treads. Spreading umbrella shape makes it a perfect shade tree, even for a smaller garden. Height x Width 5 x 4 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Spreading Country of Origin Asia, China Similar to Consider Jacaranda, Gleditsia, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Brown - Flower
Flower Colour Pink Fragrant? No - Uses
Feature Tree Yes Good Shade Tree Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
A quick growing, smaller, spreading tree. Rich green, ferny leaves. Flowers during summer on top of leaves, open as rounded fluffy brushes of dark rosey pink. Tolerates hot dry areas once established. Excellent shade tree. The specific epithet "julibrissin" comes from the Persian word "gul-i abrisham" which translates to "silk flower" or "soft silken treads. Spreading umbrella shape makes it a perfect shade tree, even for a smaller garden.
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One of the most well-known apples Granny Smith has its origins in Australia 1868. Can be eaten fresh but extensively used in cooking with it’s crisp, firm, tart flavour with a light touch of sweetness. Keeps well in Storage. Lime green skin, white flesh. Harvest April May. Self Fertile, Heritage Root Stock determines tree size. MM106 Semi dwarf tree, Apx 4.5m.
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Medium sized tree with a neat, erect, upright habit eventually forming an oval shape. Dazzling, powdery-white bark is a stand out feature of this birch variety. Dark green leaves turn to yellow autumn tones. Visually appealing planted in groups, or as individual avenue trees. Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Oval Country of Origin China, Himalaya Similar to Consider Acer Bowhall, Carpinus betulus fastigiata, Liriodendron fastigiata, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Feature Yes Avenue Yes Note: Growth, height and information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A deciduous tree characterized by its pale grey, short and twisted trunk. Widely favoured for hedging in Europe and America, this versatile tree serves as an excellent shelter, screen, or low hedge. It can also be pleached and stands out as an elegant specimen tree. Oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colouring of yellows and oranges eventually turning brown and remaining on the tree for long periods over winter. Height x Width 12 x 7m Height Range Tall 10m+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin Europe Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - 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. -
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A narrow upright form of Carpinus Betulus. Gradually widening with maturity. Oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colouring of yellows and oranges eventually turning brown and remaining on the tree for long periods over winter. Excellent Street or Avenue tree or shelter belt if planted closer together. Very hardy Height x Width 8 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Columnar Country of Origin Europe Similar to Consider Betula var. Cupressus totem, Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Deciduous Leaf Colour Golden Yellow - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Feature Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.