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This NZ hybrid is an outstanding flowering Crabapple producing clusters of red buds in September which quickly open to a mass of spectacularly large, frilly, fully double pink blossoms. These are followed by showy, large, apricot coloured Crab Apples. A vigorous and neat small tree. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Crabapple

There is a lot to like about the gorgeous weeping Crabapple. Masses of dark red buds open to reveal soft crimson blossoms in spring, these are followed by small red fruits that will hold on the tree well into winter. The foliage is a soft shade of maroon. Easy to grow in a sunny spot. Deciduous. PVR.

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aka Japanese Arching Crabapple

An early blooming ornamental Crabapple with pendulous arching branches decorated with tight red buds. These open to beautiful white blossoms flushed with pink throughout September/October. The flowers are followed by small red and yellow fruits. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Bechtel Crab

Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous

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aka Bechtel Crab

Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous

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aka Bechtel Crab

Bechtel Crab. This highly ornamental small tree is a firm favourite here at Wairere. Large, double, frilly pink, fragrant blossom decorates the tree in late spring. The summer foliage is a soft sage green and also very decorative. Plant in a sunny spot in well drained soil. Deciduous

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aka Weeping Crabapple

A gorgeous crabapple with pendulous weeping branches that are covered in bright carmine red blossoms in spring. The new leaf growth also has red tones before turning to bronze-green for summer. Small red ornamental fruits appear after the flowers. Plant in the sun. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Weeping Crabapple

A gorgeous Crabapple with pendulous weeping branches that are covered in bright carmine red blossoms in spring. The new leaf growth also has red tones before turning to bronze-green for summer. Small red ornamental fruits appear after the flowers. Plant in the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Crabapple

A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Crabapple

A showy semi-weeping form of Crabapple that has gently cascading branches draped with blush white flowers in spring. These are followed by small brilliant red fruits. Good autumn foliage colour and attractive bare branch structure in winter. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

Malus are relatively hardy and tolerant and therefore easy to grow. However they are happiest in a sunny well drained position in deeply worked soil. If possible shelter from strong wind.

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aka Persian Witch Hazel

A special small tree with a neat, erect growth habit. Unusual crimson tassel like flowers on bare branches in late winter. Lustrous dark green foliage in spring that colours well in autumn. As the tree matures the trunk has attractive flaking bark. Deciduous.

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aka Empress Tree or Umbrella Tree

Empress Tree. A fast growing, highly ornamental tree with large heart shaped green leaves. Brown flower buds formed in autumn open to reveal fox-glove like, trumpet shaped, fragrant blooms in soft lilac. Plant in a sheltered position to avoid wind damage. Otherwise undemanding. Deciduous.

This magnificent looking tree is grown extensively in Japan for the production of high quality paper. It can be cut back hard each year and will re-grow quite quickly and produce enormous leaves but no flowers.

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aka Oriental Plane Tree

This form of Plane Tree is native to Eastern Europe and Asia, though is so tolerant and hardy it will grow almost anywhere. The large finely dissected green foliage forms a broad round head set on a trunk with attractive grey mottled bark. Pyramidal form, fine fingered leaves and disease resistant. Deciduous. 10 year height.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry. Add a touch of softness in spring with this outstanding flowering Cherry that has masses of semi-double rich pink blossoms in pendulous clusters in spring. Open spreading habit. Vivid autumn colours. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Deciduous. RHS AGM.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry. Add a touch of softness in spring with this outstanding flowering cherry that has masses of semi-double rich pink blossoms in pendulous clusters in spring. Open spreading habit. Vivid autumn colours. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Deciduous. RHS AGM.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Raised in NZ, 'Awanui' is a little different from other flowering cherries in that the horizontal branches drape softly almost to ground level. The prolific spring blooms are softest baby pink and single. A tree in full blossom is extremely pretty. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Raised in NZ, 'Awanui' is a little different from other flowering cherries in that the horizontal branches drape softly almost to ground level. The prolific spring blooms are softest baby pink and single. A tree in full blossom is extremely pretty. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Plum

Flowering Plum. A robust and highly decorative small tree with fragrant, double pink blossom that decorates the bare branches in early spring. The summer foliage is an attractive bronze-purple tone that makes a nice contrast to the all that green. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

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aka Purple Leaf Cherry Plum

Purple Leaf Cherry Plum. A fabulous foliage tree which is valued for providing contrast in the 'green' landscape. Purple-black leaves hold their colour from spring emergence until leaf fall. Pretty pink single blossom in spring. Plant in a well drained sunny spot. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

A beautiful, upright flowering cherry with frilled, double, shell pink flowers hanging in long-stalked clusters in mid-spring. Young foliage is an attractive, bronze-green, darkening to a deep green over summer. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry or Sekiyama

'Kanzan' is deservedly one of the most popular flowering cherries. Gorgeous, fully double, pink blossoms hang in pendent clusters for several weeks in spring followed by coppery bronze new foliage. Fresh green summer leaves that have excellent autumn colour. Deciduous.

'Kanzan' has received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Flowering Cherry or Sekiyama

'Kanzan' is deservedly one of the most popular flowering cherries. Gorgeous, fully double, pink blossoms hang in pendent clusters for several weeks in spring followed by coppery bronze new foliage. Fresh green summer leaves that have excellent autumn colour. Deciduous.

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aka Weeping Flowering Cherry, Cheals Weeping Cherry

Weeping Cherry. Pretty, pendulous branches of frilly, rich pink, double blossom announce spring has arrived during September/October. Glossy bronze-green new foliage turns green for summer and scarlet for autumn. A lovely specimen that will do best in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous

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aka Flowering Cherry

An outstanding flowering Cherry, masses of white pink blossom smother this dome shaped, very appealing tree. Massed clusters of densely petalled, double flowers in shades of white to soft pink is the main feature of this unusual cherry. The hanging clusters of bloom are dotted throughout the tree in charming fashion. Early flowering with good autumn colour.

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aka Flowering Cherry

An outstanding flowering Cherry, masses of white-pink blossom smother this dome shaped, very appealing tree. Massed clusters of densely petalled, double flowers is the main feature of this unusual cherry. The hanging clusters of bloom are dotted throughout the tree in charming fashion. Deciduous

Early flowering with good autumn colour.

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aka Japanese Flowering Apricot

Flowering Japanese Apricot. Masses of fragrant, double rose pink blooms will delight in late winter early spring. The blooms are followed by small 'apricot' fruits that while technically edible are not 'scrumdelicious'. Plant in a sunny well drained spot and do any pruning in summer.

This ornamental Apricot was introduced to the USA in 1941 by Mr W D Clarke and is named after one of his daughters.

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aka Flowering Apricot

Japanese Flowering Apricot. An ornamental blossom tree that flowers in late winter. The flowers are semi-double, rose pink and have prominent central stamens. Very pretty for winter colour in the garden or for 'arty-farty- floral-arty'. Happiest in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

This vase shaped tree with spreading branches is a smaller variety and is well suited to the smaller garden. Flowers very well in warmer climates. Becomes smothered with large palest blush pink blossom around mid-September. Orange and yellow autumn leaves. Deciduous

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aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry

AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry

AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous.

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aka Taiwan Cherry

A very pretty flowering Cherry which is one of the first to blossom in spring. The flowers are a delicate shade of pink and smother the bare drooping branches in September. Good autumn colour. Best to avoid strong winds so the blossom is kept on the tree for as long as possible. Sterile.

'Pink Cloud' was raised in NZ by Felix Jury. Grow in a sunny, sheltered, well drained position.

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aka Taiwan Cherry

A very pretty flowering Cherry which is one of the first to blossom in spring. The flowers are a delicate shade of pink and smother the bare drooping branches in September. Good autumn colour. Best to avoid strong winds so the blossom is kept on the tree for as long as possible. Sterile.

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aka Flowering Cherry

This beautiful blossom tree is well named as it is just 'perfection' in full flower in late spring. Fully double, frilly blossom that is shaded a pretty rose pink. The new spring foliage emerges bronze, turning green for summer and then puts on a vivid autumn display before leaf fall. 10!

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aka Flowering Cherry

This beautiful blossom tree is well named as it is just 'perfection' in full flower in late spring. Fully double, frilly blossom that is shaded a pretty rose pink. The new spring foliage emerges bronze, turning green for summer and then puts on a vivid autumn display before leaf fall. 10!

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aka Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry. If you've ever stood underneath a Shimidsu Sakura in full blossom then you will know what an angel's clouds look like. A beautiful breath-taking tree with double pink blossoms that hang in clusters from long stalks. Excellent autumn colour. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Simply gorgeous is a bit of an understatement when it comes to describing this delicious flowering cherry. Graceful drooping branches are smothered in large semi-double fragrant white blossoms in October just as the new spring foliage emerges. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Simply gorgeous is a bit of an understatement when it comes to describing this delicious flowering cherry. Graceful drooping branches are smothered in large semi-double fragrant white blossoms in October just as the new spring foliage emerges. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

This beautiful flowering Cherry hails from the deep South of NZ. It puts on a real show in winter and spring with beautiful, semi-double, blush pink blossom. Fresh green summer leaves are on fire in autumn with tones of yellow, orange and purple. Lovely specimen for the spring garden. Deciduous.

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aka Blackthorn, Sloe Plum

Dense, prickly, plant with new shoots becoming smooth by winter. Masses of snow white blossom-like flowers appear in September before the leaves, followed by sloes which turn from purple to black in autumn. Will thrive in most conditions including poor soil. Makes an attractive hedge.

Fruit of Prunus Spinosa is called Sloe .. mix with gin to make the liquour "Sloe Gin".

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aka Great White Cherry

If you want a robust large spreading tree with dazzling white blossom then this is the flowering cherry for you. The flowers are large, single and showy. Excellent autumn colour before leaf fall. All together a good 'doer' and spectacular in full flower. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Something a little different for the connoisseur. 'Ukon' has unusual semi double cream flowers tinged green. The new spring foliage is tinted bronze eventually turning green. In autumn the leaves are tinged purple. A robust tree with an open spreading habit. Deciduous.

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aka Yoshino Cherry or Tokyo Cherry

A graceful tree with attractively arching branches that are smothered in blush white single blooms in early spring. The overall effect is one of subtle beauty. The flowers have a delicate fragrance often likened to almonds. Good autumn colour prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Yoshino Cherry or Tokyo Cherry

A graceful tree with attractively arching branches that are smothered in blush white single blooms in early spring. The overall effect is one of subtle beauty. The flowers have a delicate fragrance often likened to almonds. Good autumn colour prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

This tree was thought of as a species but is now thought to be an ancient hybrid of P.speciosa and P.subhirtella. No matter the origins it is a beauty. There are mass plantings in Washington DC and it is also a very popular street tree in Christchurch.

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aka Callery Pear or Ornamental Pear

Ornamental Pear. Raised in Queenstown, therefore very frost hardy. This feature tree has lovely foliage of glossy green which changes to rich shades of burgundy and green over autumn and holds well before leaf fall in winter. Pretty white blossom in spring followed by inedible fruits. PVR.

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aka Weeping Silver Pear

A special tree with long narrow silver-grey leaves that are covered in a silky down. The overall effect is graceful and arching. White blossom in spring followed by small inedible fruits. Quite stunning placed against a dark back ground or soft and sensual combined with white. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Turkey Oak

A handsome deciduous tree of noble proportions that is actually quite fast growing for an Oak. Long, oval shaped, lobed leaves that are dark green above and downy beneath. A magnificent specimen tree if given space to develop. Nice autumn colour. Deciduous.

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aka Scarlet Oak

If you are lucky enough to have the space to grow this magnificent Oak tree then seriously consider putting in more than 1 because it is just so handsome. Deep green, glossy, deeply lobed foliage in summer that turns an intense scarlet autumn. Acorns in winter. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka English Oak

The classic and much loved English Oak grows into a large, spreading tree with pale gray bark and shallowly-lobed green leaves that turn golden yellow prior to leaf fall. The perfect tree for large gardens, pond edges or paddocks. Acorns are much loved by wild-life, especially ducks. Deciduous.

The mighty Oak will live between 600 and 700 years so it really is a tree for life and is the perfect symbolic tree for families to plant to celebrate a new-born.

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aka Upright English Oak

A handsome form of the ever enduring Oak that has an upright tight branch formation that grows into a natural column. Lobed green leaves that turn shades of yellow then brown before falling late in the winter. Hardy and tolerant but happiest in a sunny position. Deciduous.

The Latin 'fastigiata' literally means erect branches growing close together; columnar; upright.

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aka Black Locust

A spectacular tree with spring foliage of pale gold turning to a darker yellow with green tones during warmer months. In autumn deep golden tones come to the fore before leaf fall. Very easy to grow and tolerant of dry soils and frost. Deciduous.

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aka Mop Top

"Mop Top" forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy

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aka Mop Top 1.7m

'Mop Top' forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions except wet feet. Trim to maintain shape and required size. Deciduous.

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aka Swamp Cypress

Swamp Cypress - Weeping. A unique deciduous conifer that has attractive green ferny foliage that turns golden brown before leaf fall. Interesting fibrous bark and 'knobbly knees' that grow from the roots. This form has pendulous side branches giving the tree a naturally graceful habit.

Taxodium 'McLaren' Falls will grow happily in moist to wet soil but will also tolerate growing in normal garden soil as long as it does not completely dry out in summer. Named for where it was discovered - McLaren Falls in the Kaimai Ranges.

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aka Small-leaved Lime

Large tree with a nice rounded head. Heart shaped leathery leaves, glossy dark green above and pale green beneath. Summer flowers ivory coloured and sweetly scented. A very popular avenue tree in Europe. If you've got the space then this is the tree to adequately fill it! Deciduous.

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aka Chinese Elm

Chinese Elm. An attractive and easy to grow specimen tree that has rich green summer foliage that turns to glorious shades of burgundy prior to leaf fall. Very hardy and easy to grow with great disease resistance. Would make a nice drive-way tree. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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aka Upright Elm

Vigorous hybrid Elm with striking upright growth habit. Bronze new leaves mature deep green, then yellow in autumn. Resistant to Dutch Elm disease. Excellent Avenue tree, happy in exposed areas, coastal and drought conditions. Hardy. Deciduous.

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aka Wych Elm, Scotch Elm, Golden Elm

Golden Elm. An impressive specimen or shade tree with eye catching golden foliage. Well behaved and hardy this tree eventually forms a large broad tree with a rounded crown. Tolerant of pollution and recovers well from trimming. Plant in the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Wych Elm Scotch Elm Golden Elm

Golden Elm. An impressive specimen or shade tree with eye catching golden foliage. Well behaved and hardy this tree eventually forms a large broad tree with a rounded crown. Tolerant of pollution and recovers well from trimming. Plant in the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Wych Elm Scotch Elm Golden Elm

Golden Elm. An impressive specimen or shade tree with eye catching golden foliage. Well behaved and hardy this tree eventually forms a large broad tree with a rounded crown. Tolerant of pollution and recovers well from trimming. Plant in the sun. Deciduous.