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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 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 Yoshino Cherry or Tokyo Cherry

This weeping tree even looks good naked but in spring it's all dressed up with pale pink to white single blossoms that smother the branches. The tree forms a broad umbrella of green foliage in summer. Vivid autumn display. A must have! Plant in a sunny well drained spot for best results. 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 Birchleaf pear

Slender smaller growing tree with graceful weeping side branches. They are clothed with shimmering green leaves, the effect being a cascade of leaves. Mass of fragrant white Hawthorn like flowers in early spring. Scarlet autumn leaves. Deciduous

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aka Birchleaf pear

Slender smaller growing tree with graceful weeping side branches. They are clothed with shimmering green leaves, the effect being a cascade of leaves. Mass of fragrant white Hawthorn like flowers in early spring. Scarlet autumn leaves. Deciduous

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aka Callery Pear or Ornamental Pear

An unusual and unique ornamental member of the Pear family. Gorgeous glossy green leaves with wavy edges that are on fire in autumn with tones of hot red. The decorative inedible fruits follow the white spring blossom. Forms a handsome pyramidal tree. Easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Ornamental Pear

This Ornamental Pear is popular as a street or feature tree in the USA and is worthy of our attention. A lovely display of white blossom in spring followed by glossy green leaves that colour exceptionally well in autumn. Ornamental small brown fruit. Easy to grow, deciduous.

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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.

aka Ornamental Pear

An attractive ornamental pear with an upright habit. This tree has something to offer in almost every season. A profusion of white flowers in early spring, decorative (but inedible) green to brown fruit in summer and finally, a stunning display of red, orange and burgundy foliage in Autumn.

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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 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 Holly or Holm Oak

Believe it or not this is actually an Oak tree and its name refers to the fact that the evergreen leaves are like those of an Ilex (Holly). Juvenile leaves tend to be silvery grey and mature to dark green with a downy under side. Very easy to grow. Est.10yr.growth.

If left to mature Quercus ilex forms a very large specimen tree however it can easily be used for hedging if clipped regularly. It grows well in an exposed position, particularly on the coast and makes a good windbreak. Valued through the ages for medicinal purposes.

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aka Pin Oak

Pin Oak. One of my favourite Oaks for its graceful drooping branch formation. Handsome dark green foliage in summer that turns to fiery shades of red prior to leaf fall. A beautiful specimen tree that is hardy, tolerant and easy to grow in anything but alkaline soils. Est.10yr.growth.

The Pin Oak is more moisture tolerant than other Oaks and has a shallow rooting system. That is because its natural habitat is poorly drained flat land in eastern-central USA.

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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 Red Oak

Red Oak. A handsome specimen tree that once planted will be enjoyed for generations to come. Large lobed dark green leaves that colour well in tones of red and orange prior to leaf fall. Ideal paddock tree as it needs space to grow to its true glory. Deciduous. Height is 10 year estimate.

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aka False Acacia

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.

Flowering is possible but not guaranteed. Ball can reach to 2x2m

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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 are generally tolerant of poor soil but they like moisture and protection from strong wind. Flowering is possible but not guaranteed.

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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 Kilmarnock Willow

Here's something just a bit different. The 'Kilmarnock or 'Pussy' Willow has pendulous branches covered in fresh green leaves with a fleecy grey underside. Makes a nice weeping tree for the garden or beside a waterway. Silky catkins in spring before the foliage emerges. Easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Silver Whitebeam or Rowan

Silver Whitebeam. A beautiful deciduous tree with bold leathery leaves that are covered in dense creamy-white woolly 'hairs' during spring-summer. The leaves mature to grey-green eventually turning gold prior to leaf fall. Small cream flowers in spring are followed by orange-red berries. Est.10yr.growth.

Sorbus do best in areas that have cold winters. They like a sunny spot to grow in and deep soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Sorbus Scarlet King or Rowan

Upright form of Mountain Ash with grey-green foliage contrasting well with the large bunches of scarlet berries through summer and autumn. Berries best in colder districts. This hardy tree can tolerate heat or cold, strong winds and low humidity.

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aka Swamp Cypress

Something just a little different - a deciduous conifer and unlike its other family members happy to grow in swampy wet areas. Attractive soft ferny green foliage in spring, in autumn this turns a warm rusty brown before falling. Fibrous red brown bark and a nice sturdy trunk complete the picture.

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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 Broad Leaf Lime

Very large noble tree widely planted in England and Europe. Superb pleached or used in avenue plantings. Will make a fine specimen tree, wherever space permits. Hardy and will grow in all types of soils and situations. Fragrant flowers in summer followed by berries. Deciduous.

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aka Smooth Variegated Elm

A truly beautiful specimen tree with graceful open pyramidal habit. Foliage densely mottled creamy white giving it an overall silvery effect. Hardy and easy to grow. Looks great as an accent plant amongst other green trees or as a single lawn specimen. 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 Weeping Elm

Weeping Elm. A very special weeping tree with graceful pendulous branches clothed in deep green leaves with 'toothed' edges. The tree matures into a dome headed shape with the branches draping to the ground. Looks good all year round even when bare. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Horizontal Elm

Horizontal Elm. A unique tree with a rigid, horizontal branch structure that makes it ideal as a stand alone specimen or as the perfect shade tree with plenty of head room beneath. Fresh green leaves with 'toothed' edges. Hardy, tolerant and easy to grow but oh so special. 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 Golden Elm

Golden Elm. Handsome stately tree with golden corrugated and serrated foliage. Superb associated with trees of copper, bronze, purple or rich green foliage. Magnificent shade, specimen or avenue tree. Hardy and will thrive in most soils and situations. 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.

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aka Little Leaf Chinese Elm

A rare and unusual Elm that has dainty, small, leathery dark green leaves. The tree is slow growing and as it matures the bark becomes mottled and patterned. Likes the sun and fertile moist soil. Hardy - semi-evergreen in milder climates, otherwise deciduous. Resistant to Dutch Elm Disease.

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aka Japanese Elm

Forms a graceful, spreading tree ideal for providing shade in larger gardens. Fast growing when young, then growth slows with maturity. Forms a vase shape with a rounded crown. Foliage turns striking shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. Prefers moist well drained soil and full sun.