Olea ‘el greco’
RRP
The Olea ‘el greco’ is an ancient species that is slow-growing and has a compact form, so would be ideal for screening or shelter. Its thin leaves gives a highly textured appearance making it equally suitable as a garden feature tree. The knobbly trunk and silvery leaves will offer authenticity and character to your landscape, plus a hint of Mediterranean flavor. Reliable crops with small fruits that have high oil content. Will tolerate dry and windy conditions.
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Pinus ‘thunbergii’
Common Name: Japanese Stone Pine
This stout and elegant pine species has a rugged trunk of rough dark red bark with fissures revealing a black underlay. The framework of irregular, layered horizontal branches give the trees wonderfully unique and interesting character. The Pinus ‘thunbergii’ would give fascinating dimension in an inner-city Japanese style garden; provide cultural latitude by framing an entranceway. Planted for centuries in Japan these trees can withstand heavy pruning to shape. Coastal hardy. Untrimmed growing to 30m.
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Acer ‘palmatum’
Common Name: Japanese Maple
The lovely Acer ‘palmatum’ is a versatile species fitting into many landscaping situations. It is particularly useful in softening a hardscape, and lends itself to under-planting with lush green foliage. Wonderful around water features, streams and ponds. The young spring growth is light green, darkening slightly over summer, turning into a beautiful display of oranges and reds in autumn. Shelter from strong wind.
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Magnolia ‘Vulcan’
The Vulcan is a stunning, striking variety of the Magnolias. Blooming in late winter to early spring, in a proud display of large robust flowers in a brilliantly rich purple/red hue. The intricate texture and perfect form of each fragrance bloom is a reminder of the beauty of nature itself. This deciduous tree is upright in form, so is a great option in a city scene with restricted space.
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Platinus acerifolia. London Plane Tree
Common Name: London Plane Tree
The London Plane Tree grows to a very large tree and can live for an immensely long time. Often seen as pollarded street trees and used also as peaching and flat topped specimens the Plane Tree can be very heavily and brutally reduced each autumn to reduce the eventual size.
The motley, speckled bark of the London Plane Tree is a testament to its age and gives the tree wonderful character.
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Syzygium Resilience™
Syzygium Resilience is a superior cultivar of the of Syzygium Australe, or more commonly known as a Lilly Pilly. This unique variety is new to the NZ market and is solely available through Boulevard and Boutique. The improved characteristics of the Syzygium Resilience variety is a result of a specialised propagation technique, giving it fantastic benefits such as a high resistance to psyllids, faster growing, having a stronger and straighter central leader, and a better root system.
The Lilly Pilly species are an ideal plant for the temperate zones of NZ, and are extremely popular. They are used largely for hedging or screening, and also a good option for pots. It is a versatile tree that produces spectacular colourful new foliage which mature into deep green, glossy leaves. It requires either full sun or part shade, low water requirement, and responds well to pruning.
Psyllids cause an unsightly deformation of the leaves. The Syzygium Resilience will dramatically reduce the use of dangerous sprays and chemicals in your gardens. Syzygium Resilience is the only known cultivar of type that is resistant to Psyllid bugs.
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Fagus ‘sylvatica purpurea’
Common Name: Copper Beech Tree
The Copper Beech Tree is a magnificent example of a field grown tree of age and grand proportion, giving character and maturity to its surrounds. It would be well complemented being surrounded by neatly clipped layered hedging, or would be just as at home in a more natural and free lifestyle setting.
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Acer freemanii x ‘jeffers red’
Common Name: Jeffers Red or Freemans Maple
This selection of the North American Maple will grow to approx. 15m tall with erect branching and a eventual round headed form. These trees would create an immediate vertical aspect to any property or large building needing shade and privacy. The glossy summer leaves turn into brilliant autumn tones of scarlet and crimson.
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Viburnum Emerald Beauty
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