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aka Japanese Maple

This rare and desirable dwarf is slow growing with elegant thin branches. The five-lobed leaves begin as brick red in spring, turn purple, red and green in summer then finally turn gold and orange late autumn. Plant in a sheltered spot in the garden or grow in a container. Deciduous.

Your beautiful Maple will be happy if protected from strong hot winds and afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

The name may not be the most desirable but the tree certainly is. The rich red, spring foliage is finely dissected and holds its colour well throughout summer. In autumn the leaves turn a deeper shade of red before falling. Neat and tidy upright habit. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

If you like autumn colour then help yourself to some 'Brandy Wine'. Selected from the USA National Arboretum breeding programme this tree has large, fresh emerald green foliage that turns brilliant red then purple red in the autumn. Stunning large specimen tree. Deciduous.

The North American Maple is quite easy to grow in sun or part shade. It will do best if sheltered from strong wind.

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aka Japanese Maple

A great Maple for those that love deep wine foliage. The attractive dissected leaves remain a gorgeous shade of red all year round intensifying in the autumn. Very pretty and dainty. Lovely landscape feature tree. Protect from hot dry winds and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

A slow growing small Maple suitable for town gardens or a special container. Flame pink leaves burst forth in spring gradually turning a more subdued green. The vivid pink red tones return in autumn. Very attractive and desirable. Protect from strong winds. Deciduous.

Chishio translates to "blood" to describe the brilliant scarlet tones of the new foliage.

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aka Japanese Maple

Weeping Maple. Deep red stems and dissected red foliage from spring to summer intensifying in tone prior to leaf fall. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect in the garden or a special container. Happiest with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A small growing Maple with delicate, dissected lacy foliage in fresh green with the odd hint of yellow in spring. Autumn colour is yellow-orange prior to fall. Pretty in the garden or a special container. Prefers a sheltered spot away from harsh wind and sun. Deciduous.

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aka Freeman Maple

A seedling maple with brilliant red-orange autumn colour. Matures around 17m high by 12m wide; prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Leaves turn bright red in autumn providing a beautiful contrast to other green plants. Traditional maple shaped leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Autumn Blaze

A hybrid maple with oval form and brilliant red-orange autumn colour. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Known for brilliant autumn foliage colour. Leaves turn bright red in autumn providing a beautiful contrast to other green plants. Traditional maple shaped leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

A gorgeous little weeping Maple with delicate, lacy, purple foliage on graceful pendulous branches. Use as a focal point either in the garden or a special container. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Delicious and deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An exceptional Maple for smaller spaces. Upright and slow growing with dainty soft green foliage attractively dissected. Amazing tones of orange in autumn. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. This is a beautiful Maple that is definitely a favourite of mine. The dainty, new spring leaves emerge pale yellow with hints of orange and red before slowly turning green over summer. In autumn the yellow and orange tones are once again to the fore prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Acer 'Katsura' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from harsh wind and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Maple

A very colourful Maple with new spring leaves of bright butter-yellow. These turn an attractive lime-green shade during summer. A particularly striking small tree adding a nice foliage variation. First discovered in an Ashburton garden. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. What a special little tree this is with an outstanding structure and interesting over-lapping foliage. The new leaves emerge a light green maturing to fresh bright green. A lovely Maple for smaller gardens or a container. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

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aka Purple Norway Maple

If you want a really special feature tree then this could be the Maple for you. The large 5 lobed leaves are in tones of crimson to dark purple. Forms an upright tree with a rounded head. Will grow in sun or semi-shade as long as sheltered from strong winds. Deciduous.

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aka Cut Leaf Maple

The deeply divided foliage of this special Maple goes through several colour changes throughout the season. Starting with orange tones in spring, turning purple then green-bronze and finally bright orange and scarlet in the autumn. The branches are quite pendulous in habit. Deciduous.

Maples are happiest in a sheltered position with protection from the harsh afternoon sun. They like deep cool soil and will happily grow in the garden or a container. Nothing beats them for spring beauty and autumn colour.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a very special upright form of Maple. The leaves have seven lobes and start off a soft shade of green in spring gradually deepening to a more traditional green. The wow factor kicks in during autumn with deep shades of red and scarlet prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Plant with protection from hot dry winds and afternoon sun for best results. 'Osakazui' is considered to be one the very best Maples for autumn colour. The name means 'Saki-Cup like leaf'. This Maple has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Norway Maple

Medium to large deciduous tree. Its widely planted as a lawn, park, and street tree because they are hardy and cold resistant, tolerate pollution, soil compaction, and other urban conditions, and are relatively free of insect pests and diseases. Autumn colour is yellow to yellow-orange.

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aka Norway Maple

Norway Maple. The foliage on this tree is a stunning lime/yellow that changes to a rich golden colour in autumn. This hardy drought tolerant tree would make an excellent contrast tree for a both a garden or paddock. Deciduous.

Excellent alternative for Golden Elms and similar in shape but coming in a bit smaller at 7m mature height.

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aka Maple

To make the most of this lovely Maple plant where the light will show through the deeply dissected burgundy foliage. Stunning. But wait there's more when the leaves turn a deep red in autumn. Happiest in a sheltered position out of the afternoon sun. Deciduous.

If you're looking for a pretty little Maple that adds something a bit different to your garden then this could be the plant for you. Attractive grey green leaves with a white edge which in turn edged in pink. Forms a small upright tree. First Class award from the RHS. Deciduous

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aka Coral Bark Maple

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Japanese Maple

Dwarf. This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A very popular Maple and deservedly so. Outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again fiery shades of red. Plant in morning sun or semi shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An unusual little Maple with multi-toned variegated foliage. When the new leaves first emerge in spring they are a striking crimson pink, as they mature they turn to olive green and silver. Excellent fiery red tones in autumn. Happiest protected from afternoon sun and strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Excellent small garden tree with outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage in spring that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again all fired up in shades of red. Best in morning sun or semi-shade and out of strong wind. Deciduous.

Named after Edward 'Skeeter' Rodd from Pennsylvania who introduced this cultivar in the 1970's. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Weeping Maple

A graceful weeping Maple with gently arching branches. The foliage is finely dissected and dark maroon purple. Looks stunning in a container but equally would make an outstanding feature in the garden. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. Deciduous.

This is a Maple I personally rate for its sheer grace and form. I have grown it for years in several gardens (always in a container) and it never fails to please.

aka Japanese Maple

Something a bit different in the Maple family. Attractive lime green bark is offset by the pretty soft yellow spring foliage that gradually turns lime green. In summer the foliage is fresh green and in autumn deep gold. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

If you want a weeping maple then this is one of the best. Intricate and delicate soft fresh green foliage on graceful pendulous branches. The autumn tones are gold and yellow. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

This Maple will be happiest planted in a sheltered position with protection from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

This lovely little Maple was bred in NZ. It has many features not the least being the fiery red stems that are a stand out in winter. The dissected spring foliage emerges green turning to yellow-green for summer and tones of red and orange prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

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aka Red Horse Chestnut

The Red Horse Chestnut is a handsome deciduous tree with large bold foliage. In spring large upright clusters of rosy crimson flowers decorate the whole tree. Wonderful specimen or shade tree. Prefers a sunny sheltered position in soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Horse Chestnut

If you want a game of Conkers then this is the tree for you. The 'Horse Chestnut' is a handsome large tree with bold foliage and huge white, tinged red flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by nuts encased in a distinctive prickly skin. The nuts known as 'conkers' are released in autumn.

This is a very large tree and the height given is a 10 year estimate, it will continue to grow and can live to 300 years! Give it room to grow and it will delight you and your family for generations.

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aka Bugleweed

If you want a carpet of blue then this is the plant for you! A great groundcover that is quick and easy to grow. Lush rosettes of bronze-green foliage and sturdy stems of bright blue flowers in early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

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aka La Rose de York, Bonnie Prince Charlie Rose

Alba. White, yellow stamens. Strong fragrance. 15 to 19 petals. Large, semi-double to double, cluster-flowered, in small clusters bloom form. Once-blooming spring or summer. Leafy sepals buds. Produces red hips in fall. Can be grown as a climber in mild climates. Bred before 1629.

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aka Silk Tree

If you want to sit under soft ferny foliage and look up at fuzzy fluffy carmine red flowers then this is the tree for you. Very pretty specimen tree with a single trunk and good shade canopy. Flowers during summer. Quite quick growing. Prefers a spot sheltered from wind. Deciduous.

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aka Silk Tree

Silk Tree. This is a fabulous quick growing tree with a single stem and a good shade canopy making it ideal to relax under on a sleepy summer afternoon. Soft ferny foliage and fluffy fuzzy blooms in warm pink that appear in summer. Plant in a warm sunny position. Deciduous.

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aka Golden Rambler

Climber Noisette. A repeat flowering climber with cascading clusters of pretty, quartered, slightly informal, soft yellow flowers. Good strong fragrance. Fairly free of thorns and overall a pretty rose. Repeats intermittently and benefits from regular dead-heading. 1894.

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Glowing warm coral orange blooms borne on strong stems. This vigorous growing plant was awarded the prestigious Gold Star of the South Pacific at the NZRS International Rose Trials, Palmerston North. A sport of the spectacular ‘My Mum’ that was discovered by its namesake

Winner of Gold Star of the South Pacific 2022 for the highest scoring rose at the NZRS. International Rose Trials, Palmerston North

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aka Almond

Nut. I guess the name says it all - a self fertile Almond that is highly recommended for home orchards. Produces heavy crops of soft-shell nuts with a sweet flavour. Suitable for Northern districts as requires less winter chill than other varieties. Plant in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

Almonds blossom in late winter around about August and for this reason it is good to plant them in a sheltered position where the blossom won't get damaged by strong winds or heavy frost. This variety will grow in warmer climates.

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aka Almond

Nut. For those of you who want to 'grow' a little nuts this Almond is an excellent choice. Regular and reliable bearer of strongly flavored nuts. Good disease resistance and self fertile, a good pollinator for most other varieties. Happiest in a sunny position away from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Italian Alder

Extremely tolerant, fast growing tree that loves moisture. Attractive heart shaped leaves (hence the name Cordata) that are green and glossy. The male flower catkins appear before the leaves and the female flowers develop into small woody cones. Deciduous.

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aka Shad Bush

Something different and unusual for your plant collection. Just as the new leaves start to appear in spring the whole shrub is smothered in lacy white flowers. These are sometimes followed by edible purple berries. Rich golden and red tones in autumn. Deciduous.

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Gallica. An old French rose which is very early flowering. Blooms of deep lilac mauve that fade to paler shades of mauve and grey. Beautifully formed flowers with a strong fragrance. Just delightful. This rose is found growing wild in the countryside in many parts of NZ. 1837.

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aka Heritage Apple

'Ballarat' is a heritage Apple from Australia dating back to the early 1900's. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page It is best to keep this tree staked for support. Can be grown in a container.

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Born and bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple - Triploid

Triploid. A quintessentially English Heritage Apple being the first choice cooking apple in the UK since the 1800's. The fruit is large, flattish and green, flushed red. Firm light yellow flesh that is full of flavour. Ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page I can still recall with fond memories my first trip to the UK in 1981. It was also the first time I had tasted a deep dish, Bramley Apple Pie - absolutely delicious - I was an instant convert.

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aka Heritage Apple

Heritage Apple. A large and attractive apple with yellow-green skin strongly over-laid with red. The flesh is particularly nice for use in desserts. A vigorous apple that generally shows good disease resistance and keeps well once picked. The fruit ripens in autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A heritage apple that was selected in NZ. The fruit is streaked bright red and has some russeting. The flesh is sweet and juicy with a very good flavour. Reliable and regular crops that are ripe around March. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed and compact. One of the finest apples ever grown. Greenish-yellow skin with orange-red striping. Rich, aromatic nutty flavour makes this older variety still hugely popular. Suitable for cooking or eating. Ripens towards March. Deciduous.

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One of the finest apples ever grown. Greenish-yellow skin with orange-red striping. Rich, aromatic nutty flavour makes this older variety still hugely popular. Suitable for cooking or eating. Ripens towards March. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A medium sized, red, heritage apple that is crisp and juicy with a mild tart flavour. Excellent eating apple. Very resistant to pests and diseases therefore requiring less maintenance and suitable for organic growing. Fruit matures around February-March. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Get the best of both worlds with this double grafted apple that has two classic varieties. Braeburn - Ripens April-May, firm juicy tasty fruit and Royal Gala - Ripens Feb - March, red skin, delicious sweet juicy fruit that keeps well. Deciduous. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Get the best of both worlds with this double grafted apple that has two varieties. Peasgood's Nonsuch - Ripens in autumn. Crisp white flesh. Top culinary apple. Heritage variety. Braeburn - Ripens April-May, firm, juicy, tasty fruit with creamy flesh, good keeper. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Peasgood's Nonsuch is a heritage variety from the 1800's and still rates today as a top culinary apple. Ripe early autumn. Monty's Surprise - A NZ apple with very large fruit with a high level of flavonoids. Ripe around April. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

The perfect combination on 1 tree. Royal Gala - Red skin with crisp, juicy flesh with a fine texture. Highly productive and ready late summer. Granny Smith - green skin, crisp, firm tart flesh that is good for fresh eating or cooking. Ready towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A heritage apple from 1872. A classic russet, with a very rich, sweet, nutty flavour. Distinctive, thick, olive green-brown skin. The flesh is cream tinged with green. Compact tree that can be successfully grown in a container. Spur bearing. Ripe around March. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A connoisseurs delight! A cross between Golden Delicious and Cox's Orange Pippin, sensational sweetness, aromatic, creamy, white flesh with a fine and juicy texture. The greenish-yellow russetted fruit has a mid season ripening time. Yum. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Named after Lord Freyberg. These apples hang well and continue to develop flavour even when very ripe.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A Japanese variety with large fruit with a smooth red-shaded skin. The creamy white flesh is firm, juicy and sweet with a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Stores exceptionally well - for months if refrigerated. Ripe from mid autumn onwards. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page It is best to keep the tree staked for support. Can be grown in a container. 'Fuji' produces flowers and fruit on the tips of branches - be mindful of this when pruning.

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A Japanese variety with large fruit with a smooth red-shaded skin. The creamy white flesh is firm, juicy and sweet with a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Stores exceptionally well - for months if refrigerated. Ripe from mid autumn onwards. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page 'Fuji' is a Tip Bearer meaning that the flowers and fruit are produced on the end of branches i.e. branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Apple

There really is only one word for NZ's 'Gala' apple - superb. Crisp, crunchy, white juicy flesh that is aromatic and just tastes so good when picked straight off the tree on a warm summers day. Nice red blush to the yellow skin. Ripe in summer around February. Deciduous.

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aka Apple

This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Golden Delicious was first introduced from the USA in 1890 but remains one of the leading commercial varieties throughout the world today.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep compact. Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake even in a container. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Heritage Apple

Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. You've got to love your Granny. Suited to most climates.

Apple Information Page Developed quite by accident by 'Granny' Smith of New South Wales around 1868 and introduced commercially around 1900. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Heritage Apple

This Heritage Apple from Europe is considered to be suitable for organic gardeners as it is particularly reliable and disease resistant. The medium sized fruit are ready in February-March and have green, blushed red skin. The flesh is crisp and firm with a high level of anti-oxidants. Deciduous.

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aka Apple - Triploid

Triploid. A connoisseurs' apple. Large yellow fruit with a red-orange blush that ripen around March-April. The creamy-white flesh is firm, juicy, rich and sweet - often described as honey flavoured. Delicious eaten straight from the tree or cooked.

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aka Heritage Apple

Triploid. Don't you just love the name which refers to the size of this large English cooking apple. The skin is pale green and streaked with red. A vigorous disease resistant variety that has been around since 1820. Makes delicious Apple Sauce. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Triploid apples cant pollinate other apple trees as their pollen is sterile. If you have the space, plant it near two other non-triploid apple trees that bloom around the same time. That way, the bases for pollination of all trees are covered. If you’re limited on space, simply plant your triploid apple tree along with a self-pollinating apple tree. The self-pollinating variety will cover its own pollination needs as well as the needs of the triploid tree.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A reliable apple that was bred in NZ way back in 1924. The fruit which ripens in February/March has a sweet aromatic flavour and a firm texture. The skin is orange yellow strongly flushed and striped with red. Suited to most climates. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

A reliable apple that was bred in NZ way back in 1924. The fruit which ripens in February/March has a sweet aromatic flavour and a firm texture. The skin is orange yellow strongly flushed and striped with red. Suited to most climates. Deciduous.

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aka Herigage Apple

Heritage Apple. Now if you like Cider and why wouldn't you then this apple is a 'must have'. Valued for producing a slow-fermenting, full-bodied, quality 'hard' cider. The fruit are small, dark and maroon in colour with a 'bittersharp' flavour. Note this is not an eating apple. Deciduous.

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This apple can only be classed as a 10. The skin is red blushed and the flesh crisp and juicy with a good balance between sweet and tart flavours. Very good for fresh eating. Abundant cropper, disease resistant and self fertile. Ripe around March. From the USA, 1978. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

Heritage Apple. Originating from Canada in 1906 this apple has very large fruit that are pale yellow blushed bright red with just a little russeting. The flesh is crisp and tangy but gets sweeter with storage. Fabulous cooking apple that 'froths' well when stewed. Ripe about March.

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Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A NZ apple with strong disease resistance and very large, (up to 400grams) crisp and juicy fruit that are full of flavour. The skin of this apple has a high flavanoid count aiding human disease prevention. Ripens in April. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page A permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.

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aka Heritage Apple

Heritage Apple. Popular for Cider making due to its sharp taste. (Is that where it got it's name I wonder?) Green-bronze skin with a red blush ripening around March-April. Plant in full sun. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

An excellent heritage apple dating back to 1844. Widely acclaimed, late season (end of autumn) red apple, highly recommended for every fruit connoisseur's garden. The flavour is sweet, perfumed and distinct. The tree bears fruit from a young age. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

This large and handsome heritage apple has yellow skin that is heavily splashed with red. Excellent flavour with slightly yellow flesh that is crisp and juicy. Great for cooking as well as fresh eating. Stores well and once established requires very little attention. A good apple indeed. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple Triploid

Triploid. Heritage Apple. An attractive apple with yellow skin strongly blushed red. The flesh is sweet with a good flavour. Great cooking apple. From the UK 1897. Ripens mid season, around March. Deciduous.

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You'll love the taste of this high quality, fresh eating apple that was bred in NZ. Quite large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Ripe around April. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

An English heritage variety with huge, flat, highly coloured fruit with red stripes. Highly esteemed for culinary purposes. The flesh is firm, juicy and tart with the right blend of acid and sweet. When stewed the flesh breaks down to a 'froth'. Matures late summer to autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page This apple which dates back to the 1800's is the perfect choice for baking - especially apple pies and apple sauce. Mmm.........The origins of the name of this apple are are as follows:- Mrs Peasgood from Lincolnshire planted 5 apple seeds from an un-named cooking apple, only 1 germinated and it produced such a wonderful apple it was named after Mrs Peasgood and the Nonsuch part of the name literally translates as "without equal".

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aka Heritage Apple

A Heritage apple with light yellow skin with a strong red blush. Crisp and juicy flesh with a good flavour. Priscilla ripens around February-March and will hang on the tree well to be picked as required. A vigorous grower that is resistant to apple 'black spot'. Deciduous.

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Red Delicious is a classic, heart shaped, red shiny fruit that is ready to eat around March. The perfumed, sweet and crispy flesh invites you to take one big delicious bite after another. An excellent all purpose fruit whether it be for eating straight from the tree or coking. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page While delicious for fresh eating straight off the tree 'Red Delicious' is a great cooking apple for pies and puddings or try some in a fresh salad.

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Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Red Delicious is a classic, heart shaped, red shiny fruit that is ready to eat around March. It has perfumed, sweet and crispy flesh. An excellent all purpose fruit whether it be for eating straight from the tree or cooking. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple Triploid

Triploid. Heritage Apple. An early season apple that ripens in summer. The fruit are striped and are medium to large. The flesh is very crisp and juicy with a 'zingy' flavour, eat fresh or use for cooking. Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. From the USA - 1908.

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aka Apple

Grafted on M26 rootstock to keep dwarfed. This is probably New Zealand's most popular eating apple. Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Regarded as one of the worlds finest apples and awarded a RHS Award of Garden Merit. Matures in mid summer. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake to avoid wind rock. Can be grown in a container.

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This is probably New Zealand's most popular eating apple. Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Regarded as one of the worlds finest apples and awarded a RHS Award of Garden Merit. Matures in mid summer. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page The Royal Gala apple was named to honour Queen Elizabeth the II.

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aka Heritage Apple

Heritage Apple. Medium sized flattish fruit with yellow-green skin with bright red streaks. The flesh is extremely sweet and tender and can be used for cooking fresh eating or cider blending. Ripe later in the season, around April. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page There are many and varied interpretations of where the name of this apple came from - some not suitable for publication on a family web-site! Use your imagination as you wish but note that this apple hails from Devon, England and dates back to approximately 1883.

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aka Apple

Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed. Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Can be container grown but will need a permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.

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aka Apple

Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

Heritage Apple. This apple mainly used in Cider making has small pale yellow fruit that are blushed with pink. The high quality flesh is sweet and juicy and delicious eaten fresh. Originates from Devon. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple Triploid

Triploid. Heritage Cider Apple. English Apple dating back to the late 1700's.The fruit ripen in autumn and are large with a flattish appearance. The skin is green flushed red, flesh is firm and quite sharp in flavour. Superb for cooking and making Cider. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Named after the Reverend Tom Putt, who was the Rector of Trent when this apple was named.

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aka Apple

Deep red, waxy skin and white flesh that is tinted red. High levels of health-promoting anthocyanins are present in the fruit. The flavour and aroma of this apple is distinctively 'tropical' hence the name. Matures about late March. Grafted on M27 rootstock to keep dwarfed, can be container grown.

Apple Information Page Required a permanent support stake to prevent wind rock. There should be no need to prune this apple as it will stay small and compact.

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aka Heritage Apple

Introduced in 1930 and still popular today. Aromatic with an intense rich flavour. Purplish- red skin, yellow flesh, medium sized fruit. Vigorous and a good producer, keeps well. Ripe Late season, around April/May. Deciduous.

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Nice firm, white flesh, large sweet and juicy, eating apple. The skin is green, bushed with red or red stipes. Can be used for making apple sauce - very aromatic. Large vigorous tree, slightly spreading form. Self Fertile. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

This Heritage Apple hails from Somerset so it will come as no surprise that it is very popular for Cider making. The pale yellow fruit have a light red stripe and high quality sweet to bitter-sweet white flesh. Crops well towards the end of autumn.

Apple Information Page The fruit from Yarlington Mill will drop readily from the tree when ripe.

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aka Columbine or Granny's Bonnet

Commonly known as 'Columbine' or 'Granny's Bonnet' this delightful and dainty perennial produces welcome blooms in early spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Attractive blue-green foliage. Plant in a semi-shaded spot.

Aquilegia or Granny's Bonnets are a delightful free flowering perennial which flower very early in spring. 'Songbird' have been bred for outstanding garden performance and are very hardy. Lovely mix of pastel shades. Very dainty and beautiful en masse. Beautiful blue-green foliage. Prefers semi shade.

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Climber. An outstanding, fragrant, rambling or climbing rose that will make it's way over anything with its strong vigorous growth. Pale, pretty and pink in colour with masses of petals creating a sumptuous old fashioned effect. Tolerates some shade and shows good disease resistance. 1992.

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This fertiliser has been created for plants that prefer an acidic soil including Daphne, Gardenia, Pieris, Magnolia, Erica & blue Hydrangeas. It contains all the nutrients such plants need to thrive including Sulphur to lower soil PH, Iron to promote foliage health and Potassium for beautiful blooms

Not suitable for newly planted plants. Please use slow release fert for these.

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Hybrid Musk. Long arching sprays of single, small, pink blooms with a white centre and a soft fragrance. Very dainty and delightful, continuously in bloom. Good ornamental hips in autumn. Superb rose as shrub, pillar or standard. RHS AGM. 1937.

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Floribunda. Betty Boop is a good looking gal with eye-catching blonde yellow blooms withe edges in a pretty frilled pink-red. She smells good too! Medium growth habit and dark glossy foliage. Makes a spectacular display. Award winner. PVR. Deciduous.

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This 'dazzling' Himalayan birch has gorgeous pure white, peeling bark and large (for a birch) green leaves that turn a lovely shade of gold in Autumn. Beautiful planted as a glade or as an avenue down a driveway. Yellow catkins form in spring and remain on the tree in Autumn after leaf-fall

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalayan Birch - an attractive bright white bark, dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and interesting catkins in spring. An elegant tree that is perfect for all gardens, large or small. Looks great group planting. Prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Paper or Canoe Birch

Famed for the tough papery bark which believe it or not was once used by Native American Indians to make canoes. White, cream and papery, the bark peels off in curling layers to expose new bronze bark underneath. Dainty green foliage completes the picture. Highly ornamental. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Japanese White Birch

Similar to Silver Birch, but has larger leaves and distinct white bark on the trunk. Lovely graceful specimen tree, slightly pendulous branches. Vibrant autumn colours. Deciduous. Very hardy.

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aka Birch, Gold Birch

Betula Polar Bear has a very pure white trunk with a bark that will peel down. Green leaves in summer changing to shades of yellow in the autumn before leaf drop. Native to Asia. Deciduous

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalyan Birch. A selected form of this special tree that has a glistening white trunk of peeling bark. The dark green foliage has serrated edges and turns warm yellow in autumn. 'White Spire' tends to have a very upright columnar habit. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Est.10yr.growth.

Make a real statement by planting in groups of 3 or more with some garden up-lighting to show off the white trunks at night.

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Pruning paint with easy to use brush applicator. Derived from natural plant resins. Seals and protects pruning sites. Seals and heals pruning cuts on all types of trees. Protects against ingress of diseases and harmful pests e.g. coral spot, silver leaf, etc. Protects from frost and can be used down to -10C. Suitable for organic gardening.

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aka Green Crop

Green Crop. Planting Lupin seeds in your garden is an economical and natural way to help control weeds and replace lost nutrients, especially nitrogen, in the soil. Plant in autumn, grow through winter and then mulch Lupin plants into the soil late winter/early spring.

Apply 30g per square metre of soil. Dig into the soil when Lupins reach approximately 50cm high and before they flower. Ideally this should be done about 4 to 6 weeks before planting your vegetable garden.

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Shrub. Double flowers with frilled petals of delicate pink with deeper centres. Masses of floribunda flowers on this heirloom rose and very healthy. Continual flowering from mid Spring to Autumn and perfect for mass planting, hedges or specimen plants.

In 2003 Bonica was inducted to the WFRS Rose Hall of Fame (World Federation of Rose Societies).

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aka Buff Beauty

Hybrid Musk. A well known and well loved little climber with fully double blooms varying from buff-yellow to soft apricot. Really pretty in full flower. Recurrent with a good strong scent. Could be used as a tall bush or small climber. 1939. Deciduous

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Floribunda. This is a lovely rose that may just need a bit of special care to perform to its best. Results are well worth the effort. Free flowering shaggy double blooms with loose petals. The colour is usually described as similar to cafe au lait with a hint of soft peach. Sweet fragrance

1956.

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Floribunda. Striking flowers of rich tropical colours, bright pinks and gold with a distinctive dark eye. Semi-double to double, in small clusters, cupped bloom form. Extremely healthy with bright glossy foliage, continuous flowering, low growing with spreading habit.

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Gallica. The reputation and popularity of this lovely old fashioned rose are well deserved. The globular dark red buds open to rich purple sweetly scented flowers of a velvety texture. Mainly summer flowering. Abundant dark green foliage and very few thorns. 1840. Deciduous

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aka Tussock Grass

NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.

If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

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aka Chestnut

Nut. Chestnut Nut trees have always been popular with the keen orchardist but you do need quite a bit of space for them. Medium to large, high quality, sweet nuts ripen about March and fall free of their prickly 'burr'. Very heavy crops on mature trees. Self pollinating. Deciduous. Worth a try.

Grafted, fruit when 3-5 years old.

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Unique, strange, fun! This plant has a character all of its own, with fine 'hairy' strands of evergreen cascading foliage. Use as a groundcover or feature plant in rockeries, where it will spread to 1.5m across but only 30cm high. Excellent weed suppression, low maintenance. Evergreen

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aka Californian Lilac

This NZ cultivar of the popular 'Californian Lilac' is a fast growing spreading shrub useful for tumbling over walls or for using as a ground-cover. In spring masses of blue flower heads smother the bright green foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Prune after flowering to keep tidy.

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Patio. This rose is definitely a little honey. Exquisite warm apricot-salmon buds opening to a non fading honey apricot shade. Very strong healthy bush and clean grower. Would look fantastic in a terracotta pot or as a border plant. PVR. Deciduous

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aka Katsura tree

A special deciduous tree with aromatic foliage. The emerging spring leaves are shaded in tones of reddish-bronze before turning a deep green over summer. The leaves are heart shaped and neatly arranged in pairs on multi-stemmed branches. Fantastic autumn colours before leaf fall. Deciduous.

This tree will grow in sun or part shade and prefers a rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Chinese Redbud

Chinese Redbud. A pretty little deciduous tree with an open branch habit. The bare branches are smothered in clusters of bright pink blossoms in spring. Heart shaped green leaves follow. Happiest in a sunny sheltered position in deep fertile soil. Height given 10 year estimate.

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aka Forest Pansy

An attractive small deciduous tree with an interesting branch formation. In spring these branches are covered in tiny, hot pink blossoms. The wow factor continues when the deep maroon foliage appears. Plant where the light can shine through the foliage and away from strong wind. Est.10yr.growth.

Outstanding dark glossy dark purple foliage Heat resistant, strong bright pink flowers that are self cleaning. Low seed set.

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aka Redbud

An unusual form of Cercis AKA 'Redbud' that has heart shaped golden foliage. The new leaves emerge red in spring and turn gold, those that are shaded have more of a green tone. In spring the bare branches are covered in tiny lavender flowers. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Est.10yr.growth.

This tree would be ideal to light up a slightly shady part of the garden with it's beautiful golden foliage and interesting branch structure.

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aka Redbud

An easy to grow and interesting small deciduous tree that even looks good bare. In early spring the branches are covered in a stunning display of tiny bright cerise flowers. Glossy, rich green summer foliage follows. Mellow autumn tones before leaf fall. Likes the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Chinese Redbud

Chinese Redbud. A pretty deciduous tree with an open network of branches that are smothered in clusters of small, white blossoms in spring. Heart shaped, rich green leaves follow. Happiest in a sunny sheltered position in nice deep fertile soil. A compact grower. Estimated growth in 10 years.

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aka Sweet Cherry

One of the best known Sweet Cherries. Heavy and regular bearer of large dark red fruit. The tree is smaller than most other cherry varieties, perfect for those with more limited space. Self fertile. Suitable for warmer climates. Crops December/January. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Dawson has dark black coloured skin and dark, sweet, red flesh. large sized fruit. Ripens around December. Plant your Cherry in a sunny spot with good drainage. Sutiable for warmer climates. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Sweet Cherry

Double Graft Sweet Cherry. Dawson - Dark black coloured skin and dark, sweet, red flesh. Medium sized fruit. Ripens around December. Lappins - Large firm dark red fruit that are sweet and juicy. Good resistance to skin splitting and a reliable producer.

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. This heritage variety of Cherry is one of the largest and juciest with firm dark red fruit that are sweet and delicious. Good resistance to skin splitting and a reliable producer. Fruits in warmer areas of New Zealand, ripening Mid-late season (January). Self fertile. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry. A popular 'cooking' Cherry widely grown in the USA. Full of anti-oxidants and compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties the fruit is great for making Cherry Pie or Juice. Red skinned fruit with pale yellow flesh. Ready to pick towards the end of summer. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Researchers crossed the Bing and Van cherry varieties and much to their surprise, the combination of these two red cherries produced a golden yellow cherry with a red blush and incredibly sweet flavour. Large white fleshed mid season cherry. Excellent eating. Deciduous

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. A very popular commercial variety that can be grown in the home orchard. Large, dark, black-red, heart-shaped cherries that ripen in December and taste absolutely delicious. Prolific and regular crops. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry. Life really can be a bowl of cherries! Upright small rounded tree that is self fertile and has crops of lovely red cherries that ripen in summer. The cherries have red skin and yellow flesh and are mainly used for culinary purposes. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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Rambler. A spectacular rose which, in full flush, has large clusters of small, double blooms of rich deep crimson produced in great profusion in early summer. Abundant light green foliage and a dense vigorous habit. Not named for the Actor as it was born before him in 1939. From the USA.

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aka Winter Sweet

Well we can't award this winter flowering shrub the top prize for beauty but we can give it 10 out of 10 for perfume. From mid winter the bare branches are covered in soft yellow flowers with the most delicious fragrance. Picks well so put some in a vase for instant aromatherapy. Deciduous.

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aka Miniature Toetoe

The perfect plant to add texture and movement to your planting scheme. The arching narrow foliage sways gracefully in the wind. Plumes of creamy green flowers appear in early summer. Hardy and tolerant, easy to grow just about anywhere but prefers a well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

Mexican Orange Blossom. This elegant shrub has fine narrow dark green aromatic foliage. In summer pink buds open out to a mass of white starry flowers. Very pretty as a back-ground shrub in the border. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite undemanding and hardy. Evergreen.

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Patio. A really beautiful little rose which flowers freely with soft mauve blooms that have a light and musky fragrance. Dark healthy leaves and smooth stems with few (if any) prickles. Just lovely for a container or as a low hedge or border around a garden bed. PVR. 1953. Deciduous

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A spreading evergreen shrub with aromatic grey-green felted foliage and masses of crisp white flowers with yellow centres that appear in spring. Selected as something special at the Botanical Gardens in Auckland. Loves the sun and good drainage and tolerates light frost.

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Contains a unique blend of essential plant nutrients that citrus trees need as well as essential trace elements for healthy green leaves and large juicy fruit.

Not suitable for plants being newly planted.

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aka Anemone Clematis

A slow growing more gentle climber than its other Montana cousins; Jenny has double flowers of cream with a hint of blush pink that appear in spring-summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained deep cool soil for best results.