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aka Upright Hornbeam

An upright narrow form of Hornbeam with oval ribbed green leaves that have good autumn colour, eventually turning brown. The leaves often remain on the tree for quite some time over winter. The tree will gradually broaden with age. Attractive catkins

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aka Toon Tree

The 'Toon' tree is all about the fabulous foliage which emerges in early spring. Initially the leaves are bright shrimp pink, gradually turning to bright green. Strong upright growth. Protect from wind. Deciduous.

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aka Katsura Tree

One for the connoisseur. A delightful pendulous deciduous tree with fresh green rounded foliage that turns shades of smoky pink and butter yellow in autumn. Also at this time of year the tree gives off a sweet spicy fragrance that some folk say smells like burnt sugar! Definitely a sweetie.

This is a special feature tree with branches that cascade gently to the ground - exceptionally lovely and rarely available. Even looks good bare which is more than I can say for some!

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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 English Hawthorn

English Hawthorn. A hardy and robust tree with dark green indented foliage and branches that are laden with little, deep rose red flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by red berries much loved by birds. Happiest in the sun. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

Crataegus are in the same plant family as Roses - Rosacea - you'll be able to tell that when you look closely at the flowers.

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aka Pink Hawthorn

Pink Hawthorn. Great masses of double, delightful, fragrant pink blooms put on a showy display in late spring. The flowers eventually turn into red berries in the autumn. In the meantime you have an easily grown hardy specimen tree that can be used for shelter as it is wind tolerant. Deciduous.

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aka NZ Tree fuchsia

NZ Fuchsia also known as Kotukutuku. Considered the world’s largest fuchsia. Attractive, small flowers between August and December. They change from greenish-yellow to purple-red.The flowers are rich in nectar and visited by honey-eating birds, especially tuī, bellbirds and silvereyes.

The Wonder Tree is particularly valued for the pendulous clusters of red berries that decorate the bare branches in winter. It is a lovely shade or specimen tree with inconspicuous yet fragrant flowers in summer, thick heart shaped green leaves and just a nice structure. As a young seedling its unknown if male or female species.

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aka Jacaranda

This specimen tree from Brazil is a visual delight when in full flower. In late spring-summer masses of mauve-blue tubular flowers smother the tree followed by decorative seed pods. The ferny green foliage is semi-evergreen when temperatures are cool. Protect from frost.

Jacarandas like a warm sheltered position and well drained soil. In their native Brazil they are considered a tropical evergreen and in NZ they grow really well in warmer parts of the country like the Bay of Plenty. They can be grown in cooler areas if protected from frost whilst young.

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aka Golden rain tree

This is a small, open branched, deciduous tree with a rounded crown. Leaves emerge pinkish bronze to purplish in spring, mature to a bright green in summer and turn yellow in fall. Bright yellow flowers appear early summer an change to brown, papery seed capsules which resemble Chinese lanterns.