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Notable for its shiny green bark, striped silvery white. Spring foliage is tinted bronze. Green summer leaves change to bright yellow, red orange and purple shades in autumn. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 8 x 5 metres

(A. rubrum x A. Saccharinum) A naturally occurring hybrid which makes a large tree. Foliage is intermediate between the parents, turning red and yellow in autumn. Enjoys moisture.

Dimensions: 10 x 5 metres

Beautiful small ornamental tree, noted for its orange-brown flaking peeling bark and smotth mahogany trunk Old bark flakes to reveal cinnamon chocolate underbark. Scarlet autumn colour with interesting winter bough structure. Hardy.

Dimensions: 6 x 4 metres

Dainty foliage, green in summer, brilliant autumn colours. Prefers some shelter from wind, and good drainage. Ideal small garden tree. Can be underplanted with Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Many variable forms. Likes moist conditions.

Dimensions: 5 x 4 metres

Has fine foliage with a bamboo like appearance. Leaves are 5 or 7 lobed, particularly long and narrow and a deep scarlet red. A smaller growing maple, well suited to the smaller garden. Require good drainage, and protection from winds.

Dimensions: Height to 2 metres

Small rounded tree with deep red foliage throughout the summer. Autumn foliage is brilliant crimson. Requires some shelter plus some moisture.

Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 metres

A small spreading weeping form with scarlet-red stems. Long finely dissected deep reddish-purple leaves. Retains leaf colour throughout the summer, turning fiery scarlet in autumn. Needs wind protection plus moisture.

Dimensions: 1 x 1.5 metres

Attractive smaller rounder dissected foliage. Freely branching habit. New spring growth dark orange-red turning to bronze-red with green undertones in summer. 

Dimensions: 1 - 3 metres

Brilliant emerald green leaves over spring and summer are sturdier and wider than with most weepers.€ Autumn tones of yellow, gold and crimson-red.€ Strong and vigorous growth.€ Protect from strong winds. Deciduous.€ Cold hardy.€

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2 metres

Intricate and delicate soft fresh green spring foliage becomes deeper green through summer then golden yellow and orange in autumn. Perfect for patios. Such delicate foliage needs protection from too much sun and strong winds to maintain a good appearance.

Dimensions: 1 x 1.5 metres

A treasured small maple with striking spring growth in pale yellow, suffused light golden orange with deep margins. Leaves are green through summer turning yellow, orange and red in autumn. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 2 metres

Considered one of the most brilliant Japanese maple for autumn colour. Its 7 lobed leaves are bright green when they first develop turning rich green through summer. Finally in autumn the leaves change to fiery orange or crimson scarlet. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4 x 3 metres

Red-stemmed Japanese Maple. Lovely green foliage turns butter-gold before leaf fall, to reveal brilliant red stems and twigs. Cold hardy. Needs wind shelter plus moisture.

Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 metres

One of the few Japanese maples grown for the spring foliage colour, rather than the fall colours. 'Shindeshojo,' amazes with a shockingly early season show. In spring as the new buds open they reveal an intense shrimp pink leaf that slowly fades to green. A second flush of mid-summer growth provides a brief splash of lighter pink. Then final autumn colours of soft pale rose-pink & apricots. 

Dimensions: 3 x 2.5 metres

A strong growing, upright tree with large 7-lobed leaves. New leaves emerge very bright red before turning purple-red or maroon over summer and then scarlet or crimson in autumn. Cold hardy. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4 x 3 metres

Large crimson to dark purple five-lobed leaves changing to bronze gold and purple in autumn. Has small golden flowers when coming into leaf. Stunning tree with upright, round-headed form. Cold hardy, Deciduous. Tree can reach up to 15 metres over its long life.

Dimensions: 7 x 5 metres

Beautiful form with spectacular spring growth of glorious coral pink shades changing to yellowish green in maturity, slow growing. Locate away from strong winds as delicate young foliage will suffer. Deep fertile soil required. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

A delightful dwarf Sycamore with foliage heavily flecked. The new leaves emerge tinted bronze and mature to a pink, white, green variegation. The undersides are a solid pink/purple. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

Larger growing maple from eastern North America, well suited to cooler regions and moist soils. Reasonable fast grower with lobed, bright green leaves with glaucous underside which turn brilliant red in autumn. Can reach up to 25 metres over its long life.

Dimensions: 12 x 5 metres

Thick large deep green leaves take on fantastic shades of orange-red & crimson throughout autumn. Tidy, upright & compact growth makes it more suitable for residential gardens & street plantings than other rubrum varieties. Deciduous. Hardy 

Dimensions: 8 x 6 metres

Large emerald green summer leaves turning brilliant shades of crimson & purple in autumn. 

Dimensions: 10 x 5 metres

Stately flowering tree. Bold veined foliage and huge upright sprays of white conical flowers tinged with red, followed by spiny fruits which contain the shiny bronze 'conkers'. Best in larger garden or park like situations. Spreading habit.

Dimensions: 15 x 8 metres

Beautiful rounded tree, with large green fan like leaves. Pink flowers appear in late spring and stand upright above leaves. Can tolerate damp positions. Deciduous 

Dimensions: 8 x 6 metres

Grafted selected form of carnea, deeper pink and more reliable flowers. Rounded tree, leaves large and dark green. Likes damp position and wind sheltered. Deciduous

Dimensions: 6 x 4 metres

Small tree with reddish stems and glossy, dark green foliage. Flowers are white or tinted pink, Lily of the Valley like, in crowded clusters. Scarlet, strawberry-like fruit appear through autumn and winter (edible in small quantities). Tolerant of most conditions.

Dimensions: 5 x 3 metres

From southern Europe, western Asia and north Africa. Darwf, multi stemmed, stiff, erect grower with deep-green, glossy, ovate, oval-oblong or ellipitic leaves to 3cm x 12mm, paler beneath. Slow grower, very hardy, good for formal training whether singly, in groups, in the garden or containers. Sempervirens - ever-green.

Dimensions: 1 x 0.6 metres

Camellias generally tolerate full sun, wind and partial shade, but some pale pinks and whites need filtered sunlight and protection. They are particulary hardy, their foliage is handsome and a careful selection can provide continous bloom for at least six months of the year. Flower sizes vary from delightful miniatures under 3cm across, up to magnificant semi-doubles, all perfect for garden display or floral art.

Dimensions: all vary acording to variety, in metres

Dense pyramidal form maturing to a broad form, with drooping outer branches. Very hardy and tough. Oval pointed, deeply ribbed leaves, toothed margins turning yellow rich brown in autumn. Also used for hedges and for 'pleaching'.

Dimensions: 12 x 8 metres

A tall more upright form of hornbeam. Dark green leaves through summer, turning attractive yellow in autumn. A hardy tree, useful for parks, streets and lawns. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 12 x 5 metres

Highly ornamental round headed tree. A stunning feature tree with small pink flowers appearing on bare branches followed by deep reddish purple foliage. Grows well in free draining soil in a sunny situation. Useful small tree for smaller gardens. 

Dimensions: 4 x 4 metres

Hugely popular selection for garden plantings. Low spreading growth habit with few thorns. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers, flushed purple-pink on the backs of the petals, open from deep purple-pink buds. Flowers produced masses of large, yellow fruits. Fruit has a smooth skin and lower acid level than other lemon varieties. Very high juice content. The most cold hardy lemon variety.

Dimensions: 2 x 2 metres

A very hardy red stemmed Dogwood. Broad green-grey leaves with white margins. Cream flowers in early summer. Fruit white flushed light-blue. Creates a magnificent display when mass planted. Cold hardy,  easy to grow.

Dimensions: 2x1.5

A very hardy, bushy shrub with stunning bright red bark which adds colour to the garden in winter. White flowers, green foliage, turning red in autumn. Prefers organically enriched well draining soil. Keep in a cool situation, avoiding hot dry winds. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 2 x 2 metres

Horizontal branches appear tiered with lower layers being a little wider than the one above . Clusters of cream coloured flowers borne in spring, followed by small blue/black fruits. In autumn foliage turns to rich purple-red. Hardy, appreciates good growing conditions, plus moisture.

Dimensions: 10 x 8 metres

A very ornamental, small tree with picturesque horizontal branches in tiered layers with striking silver margined leaves. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 5 x 4 metres

Hybrid - C. florida x nuttallii Produces a stunning display of large creamy white flowers in spring, followed by clusters of red berries in autumn. Vivid red and orange autumn foliage. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, sun or semi shade. Deciduous. Cold hardy.

Dimensions: 4 x 3 metres

Leaves are fresh green with broad, creamy white outer zone in spring/summer, turning salmon pink to rosy purple in autumn. Large snow white flower bracts. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

Masses of snowy white star shaped bracts bloom in early summer and continue through January. Reddish-purple autumn foliage. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4 x 3 metres

Salmon red, star-like blooms in early summer, rich reddish or purple foliage in the autumn. Flowers at an early age and has attractive peeling bark. Tolerates a wide range of soli types. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

orms a large multi-stemmed shrub or small single-stem tree with spreading dense horizontal habit growth. Creamy- white flower bracts produced in abundance early summer. Vivid red autumn foliage. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 metres

A hardy, bushy spreading shrub developing into a broad urn-shaped mass. The oval leaves turn yellow and orange, then red in autumn before leaf fall. During summer plant is covered with purplish misty flowers. Prune to encourage new growth. Deciduous

Dimensions: 3 x 3 metres

With its deep narrow leathery green leaves & highly fragrant pure white flowers, this late winter bloomer is ideal for partly shaded areas around the garden. Good grower. Prefers acid fertilizer. Evergreen & Hardy.

Dimensions: 1x1

Excellent performer through winter & early spring with delightful dark pink buds, opening to show a soft white with pink margins. Compact grower is highly fragrant & does well in part shade,  along side a pathway,  or under a window. They prefer an acid fertilizer.

Evergreen & Hardy.

Dimensions: 1 x 1 metres

Medium sized tree with conical habit, broad leaves to 15cm long, small deep set brownish-red flowers surrounded by white bracts making it conspicuous in early spring. Frost hardy. Best in fertile soil, with some shelter and wind protection. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 8 x 5 metres

Stately tree. Bold fan shaped branches. Smooth grey bark, dark green glossy leaves which turn reddish brown in autumn. New leaves in spring have a silky sheen. Can be grown as a hedge or 'pleached'. Suit moist conditions. Can reach up to 25 metres over its long life.

One of the best known beeches. Noted for the large rich copper-bronze leaves that become a deep purple-black during summer. Tree matures to a dense pyramid. Leaves hang on tree well into winter. Great feature tree or can be used to form a hedge. Can reach up to 25 metres over its long life.

Dimensions: 10 x 6 metres

A vigorous selection which is partially self fertile. Yield size can increase with cross pollination. Large to medium sized fruit ripens in April - May. Excellent favour.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

The only truly self fertile variety. Produces large crops of medium sized fruit in April. Will improve the yield of other early season feijoas through cross pollination. Fruit's flesh is smooth, soft and juicy.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

Ideal specimen or avenue tree. Forms a tightly shaped head. Its bronze foliage in spring turns mid-green throughout the year. Hardy. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 10 x 6 metres

Slower grower than other Ash and smaller. Broad round crown .25 cm green leaves divided into 5 cm leaflets with toothed margins. Leaf colour changes to lavender-bronze and yellow in autumn. Fluffy, fragrant, greenish white flower head.

Dimensions: 8 x 5 metres

Compact, erect, rounded form. Leaves up to 30 cm long divided into as many as 13 leaflets. Bright green spring foliage matures to rich purple-claret- red tones. Once established will tolerate extremes.

Dimensions: 10 x 6 metres

A large handsome tree with broad fan like leaves of light green. Known for its brilliant display of golden leaves in autumn. Tolerant of heat or cold. Keep moist until it is established. Can reach up to 15 metres over it very long life.

Dimensions: 7 x 4 metres

Excellent male form with symmetrical upright habit. Brilliant golden-yellow foliage early autumn. Ideal specimen. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: 7 x 4 metres

Excellent specimen or shade tree with cool lime coloured foliage. Leaflets provide dappled shade. Holds its colour throughout summer. Easy to grow. Thornless.

Dimensions: 6 x 4 metres

Ideal small shade tree, graceful, round headed with arching branches producing fine frond like foliage, ruby-red in spring, deepening to bronze shades in autumn. Prune for shape.

Dimensions: 5 x 4 metres

Lacy feather-like foliage, clear golden yellow when young, maturing to dark green. Golden new growth produced during summer so colour contrasts produce a delightful effect. Suitable as shade or specimen tree, but colours better in sunny positions.

Dimensions: 6 x 4 metres

Handsome and hardy shrub or small tree. Has irregular sized polished and leathery deep green leaves. Tolerant of sun or shade, coastal or heavy frosty conditions. Requires good drainage. Can be kept smaller with pruning

Dimensions: 5 x 2 metres

Handsome and hardy shrub or small tree. Small polished and leathery deep green leaves. Small green flowers in spring are followed by green to black fruits loved by birds. Tolerant of sun or shade, coastal or heavy frosty conditions. Require good drainage. Can be kept smaller with pruning

Dimensions: 4 x 2 metres

Excellent dwarf juniper with low compact cushion or bun form and bright steel-blue foliage in glaucous star-like clusters.

Dimensions: 0.5 x 1 metres

Excellent shade tree with open branch habit and high foliage giving a light dappled shade. Rich green leaves, coral red as they unfold, turning golden yellow in autumn. Profuse yellow flowers in clusters. Deciduous. Can reach up to 10 metres over its long life.

Dimensions: 5 x 3 metres

Laurus Nobilis - Bay Laurel

Dimensions: 3 x 4 metres

A dwarf selection of Liquidambar which slowly grows to only 3 meters in 10 years. Narrow upright growth habit with smaller finer leaves. They turn a brilliant crimson in autumn and these hold on to the trees through winter. Tolerates moist soils and clay conditions. Deciduous

Dimensions: 5x4

Stately pyramidal form. Maple like leaves providing splendid yellow-red-orange-bronze colours in autumn. Hardy, enjoys moist conditions and some wind protection.

Dimensions: 10 x 5 metres

Dense, shrubby habit with leaves that persist for an extended period & turn orange-red & wine-purple well into winter. Needs open, sunny position to colour well. Typical furrowed bark with 'gumball' top giving a unique & colourful mophead. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: Height on various standards

A neat, pyramidal habit and bark that is smoother than normal. Reliable for autumn colour which is a distinctive rich, blackish, crimson-red. A unique tree. Prefer free-draining, moisture retentive soils and are seen at their best in full sun. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: Height to 5 metres

Narrow upright pyramidal form with rich green summer foliage, bright red in autumn intensifying to fiery scarlet before falling. Will tolerate drier conditions.

Dimensions: 8 x 4 metres

Upright, pyramidal form with outer branches gracefully drooping, finely cut and lobed leaves taking on autumn shades of pale orange and apricot then becoming purple. Moisture necessary. English form.

Dimensions: 7 x 4 metres

Rapid growth, straight, tall with pyramidal crown. Lyre-shaped leaves cut off square, 12-15cm long and wide, are smooth, bright green turning bright yellow in autumn. Tulip-shaped greenish flowers, fragrant, when tree is about 10 yrs old. Moist deep soil preferred for best results.

Dimensions: 12 x 6 metres

New Vance Hoopoer hybrid. Large voluptuous soft pink blooms similar to magnolia campbellii. Forms a small rounded tree, perfect for the small garden. Free blooming from a young age. Easy and reliable. Hardy. Deciduous. (PVR protected)

Dimensions: Height to 3.5 metres

This magnificent tree carries spectacular huge (dinner plate size) deep rose-pink bowl shaped flowers during August and Sept. Sweetly scented. Forms a well branched tree with a broad domed crown. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: 7 x 5 metres

One of the loveliest Magnolia species. Beautiful, creamy white flowers are goblet-shaped initially before opening out to a flared bowl shape. Carried in mass profusion in early spring on bare branches before leaves unfold. Lightly perfumed. Deciduous.

Dimensions: Height 8 - 10 metres

An outstanding small growing conical Magnolia. Goblet shaped flowers are burgundy red all the way through. Flowers for 10 weeks through the spring with a second summer flowering. It produces healthy leaves and is proven to be frost hardy. Ideal where space is limited. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4m

Among the grandest and most beautiful evergreen flowering trees. Native to south easten USA where impressive aged specimans to 30 x 15m flourish in rich swamplands. Large handsome elliptic to ovate, deep green glossy leaves to 20 x 9cm rusty-brown felted beneath. Large 25cm powerfully fragrant waxy white flowers turning buff with age produced through summer and autumn.

Dimensions: 7 x 5 metres

A gorgeous cultivar and one of the most popular. Exceptionally large, shiny leaves, heavily felted orange brown undersides. It is a neat, evenly branched with an erect growth habit. Whether in full sun or part shade as long as you have good free draining soils this tree will do well. Evergreen & Hardy.

Dimensions: 6x8

Small & compact, narrow columnar tree. Smaller glossy deep green leaves with some rusty felt underneath. Citrus scented flowers of a smaller pure white variety blossom through summer and autumn. It is an excellent alternative for the smaller garden and as a street tree. It is tolerant of poorly drained positions. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 5x4

Bright glistening leaves with bronze underneath. Enormous cup-shaped creamy white fragrant flowers in summer. Hardy.

Dimensions: 5 x 4 metres

A vigorous small tree with attractive dark green foliage. Flowers to 10cm long, cup-shaped with nine rosy-pink petals, soon fading to pale pink with a magenta central stripe. Subtle perfume. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: Height to 4 metres

The golden form of Black Tulip with the same heavily textured and goblet shaped flowers and smaller growth habit. Retains yellow colouring without fading. Perfect for the smaller garden. Flowers from an early age. Excellent street tree. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3.5m

Beautiful yellow cup shaped blooms, flowering with foliage. Smaller than other yellow varieties. Bloom from an early age. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 metres

N.Z raised hybrid freely branching with upright spreading habit. Free flowering star shaped blooms of rose pink with white basal flush. Most spectacular flowers. Shelter from strong winds. Prefers deep moist soil.

Dimensions: 5x4 metres

harming Japanese shrubby Magnolia, among the first to bloom. Forms a compact rounded multi-branched twiggy bush, with narrow-oblong to obovate dark green leaves, often golden in autumn. Starry pure white fragrant flowers appear in great masses for long periods from mid-winter. Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained soil.

Dimensions: 2 x 2 metres

Pink buds and fragrant pink flowers, fading to pearly white. Early flowering. Vigorous grower.

Dimensions: 3 x 2.5

Beautifully scented cultivar with more petals than the usual M stellata varieties. Pale pink buds open to starry white blooms with a delicate pink blush on the exterior of the petals. Vigorous grower. Medium sized compact densely branched shrub. Deciduous. Hardy.

Dimensions: 2 x 2 metres

A quaint open and upright habit. Massive brilliantly ruby red with heavily textured flowers. They open from wine red buds in late winter. And, leaves you with subtle notes of a fruity like fragrance. Not an option for areas with early spring frosts. Flowers from an early age. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 6m

Large and profuse double delicate pink blossoms in November. Slightly scented. Fine autumn tones and excellent winter bough tracery - one of the best. Ideal for smaller gardens.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

Brilliant red crab apples make great display through winter. Also make excellent jelly. Single white blossom on very hardy tree. Grows in most conditions needing little attention. Deciduous.

Dimensions: 3 x 2 metres

Form of Yunnannensis with rounded leaves. A small neat large bush, pyramidal grower, with deep green leaves. Produces a mass of pure white starry flowers over a long period from early spring. Ideal for hedging, amenable for pruning into any shape or grow as a small specimen tree. Evergreen. 4m

Dimensions: 4m

A smaller neat looking bush grows well with a pyramidal habit, attractive fresh green leaves. It produces an abundance of lemon scented creamy white starry flowers which flower early spring. Again, this keeper is ideally used as a hedge or topiary feature in the garden but can also be grown as a small specimen tree. Evergreen

Dimensions: 4m

Glossy, medium-sized leaves with hairy brown undersides when young are beautiful foil for the delightful, creamy-white, scented flowers which open from velvety-brown buds over spring. A dense busy shrub or small tree. Responds well to hard pruning from an early age. Good topiary option too for the garden or pot. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 2 x 3

Pyramidal grower with a broad sweeping semi weeping branches. Dark green glossy leaves turn vibrant scarlet, orange and yellow in autumn, even in mid climates. Tolerant of wet poor draining soil. Deciduous. 7m

Dimensions: 7m

Hardy to all conditions. Clusters of white fluffy flowers in early spring. Heavy crops early in season. Medium sized oval fruit, suitable for both table & oil production. Stake well to prevent wind damage. Fertilise autumn & spring with citrus fertiliser. Self fertile. Evergreen.

Dimensions: Height to 3 metres

Brilliant small tree for autumn colour, slow growing, wide spreading habit Often multi trunked. Densely foliaged with rich green leaves, young growths tinged pink. Clusters of crimson flowers in spring.

Dimensions: 5 x 4 metres

Hardy erect shrub, with aromatic pale green, olive like foliage. Slender form makes this tree a popular choice for shelter and seclusion. Good drainage essential. Plant 60cm apart for a clipped screen under 2m or 1-1.5m apart if left untrimmed. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 4 x 1 metres

Upright columnar form. Attractive yellow and pale green variegated aromatic leaves. Small white flowers. Must have good drainage. Excellent specimen and good for screening. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 3 x 1 metres

(Syn P.glabra Red Robin). New shoots deep crimson-red for long periods in spring. Mature leaves elliptical, glossy dark green, margins sharply toothed. Best known and most brilliant of cultivated Photinias. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 metres

Evergreen. Hardy. Fast growing. Tolerates both frost and dry conditions. Dense lemon-green foliage with good shape. Clusters of small yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by green oval fruit through winter. Requires moisture until established.

Dimensions: 12 x 3 metres

Evergreen. Hardy. Excellent for shelter and hedging. Several varieties available - Limelight, Mountain Green, Stephen's Island, Tandarra Gold, etc. Moisture required until established.

Dimensions: 8 x 3 metres

Small to medium, rounded, closely internoded, light fresh-green leaves on erect green branchlets. Compact bushy growth habit. Evergreen.

Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 metres

Lime to olive green leaves provide a fabulous background or screen. Small dark red flowers in spring. Non invasive root structure. Prefers free draining soil.

Dimensions: 3 x 1.5 metres

Small, wrinkled, silvery-blue leaves carried on slender black stems. Fast upright grower, excellent for hedges and screening.

Dimensions: 3 x 1.5 metres