Topiary
PAGE 1 ALL aka Japanese Maple A new weeping maple with colours unlike anything that has been available before. The spring growth comes out with lovely russet colours in pink, cream,and gold/yellow, before maturing to greens. Autumn colours are in yellow,orange and reds. Deciduous. Acer Russet Lace Leaf H/W Expected Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-110 cm ? New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Smoke Bush Smoke Bush Standardised. A beautiful foliage shrub with new spring leaves emerging with crimson purple tones aging to green with a purple tinge as summer progresses and once again deepening in tone prior to leaf fall. The frothy cloud of pink flowers appears in summer. Easy to grow, healthy and hardy. Deciduous Cotinus Grace Std New stock expected Beginning of April, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $149.99. Payment on order.
aka Bay Tree A selected form of the ancient and ever popular Bay Tree. Having smaller leaves than other forms makes it ideal for topiary work. The leaves are aromatic, dark green and leathery and just love to be clipped or cooked! Tolerant of most conditions including coastal. Evergreen. Culinary. Laurus Nobilis Tuscan Towers 90cm Expected Stock Height: STD-90cm/HGT-110cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Laurus Verdi Std A selected form of the ever popular and ancient Bay Tree. Wonderfully aromatic thick, leathery, green leaves that can also be used for culinary purposes. Presented here as a topiary cone.
Laurus Verdi Std 120cm New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Lemon Meyer Standard Citrus. NZ's most popular lemon and deservedly so. Very juicy and a really good cropper. Once established the tree will seldom be without a lemon. More tolerant of cold than many other lemons. Can you feel and Gin and Tonic coming on? Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Lemon Meyer Std 90cm Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 cm ? Container: 8.5l ? $169.99 aka Fringe Flower An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Presented here as a topiary standard.
Loropetalum Burgundy Std Expected Stock Height: STD-100/HGT-120 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Kohuhu NZ Native. What a fabulous little landscaping plant this compact Pittosporum is - fresh lime green foliage that always looks good and a natural rounded growth habit. Happy in sun or part shade, in the garden or in a container. Trims well. Hardy and evergreen. PVR.
Pittosporum Humpty Dumpty Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Contorted Black Locust Do you want something really different to feature in the garden or a container? The twisted contorted branches and lacy foliage of 'Lace Lady' will certainly attract attention. White fragrant flowers may occur in summer and nice yellow autumn foliage. Height will depend on graft. Deciduous.
Robinia Lace Lady H/W 1m Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 ? New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Topiary
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Deciduous, Seasonal Change
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Std
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 70cm x Standard
To keep your Lemon Standard looking good feed and water regularly. Trim new shoots below the main branches. Remember always cut off ripe fruit rather than pulling.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Though happiest in well drained fertile soil 'Humpty Dumpty' is remarkably tolerant of less than ideal conditions.
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm
Robinia are generally tolerant of poor soil but they like moisture and protection from strong wind. Flowering is possible but not guaranteed.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
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