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aka Golden Chain Tree

Golden Chain Tree. Glossy green foliage set off with 60cm long racemes of fragrant golden yellow flowers in late spring. Very showy and well worth giving a special place in the garden. Easy to grow in most soils as long as they are not too dry in summer. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Indian Bead Tree

Wonderful quick growing shade tree that is tolerant of just about any conditions (including wind), easy to grow. Strong straight stem with smooth greyish bark. Panicles of fragrant lilac flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Deep green long narrow leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood. This ancient Chinese Conifer was rediscovered in the 1940's and is now grown throughout the world. A handsome tree with ferny green foliage and 'shaggy' brown bark. The foliage turns gold-bronze prior to leaf fall. Likes the sun and fertile soil. The Height is 10 year estimate. deciduous.

Dawn Redwood is endangered in natural habitats.

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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 Persian Witch Hazel

Weeping 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 Poplar

Poplar. This popular shelter belt tree grows rapidly into a tall stately column of fresh green foliage. Will tolerate just about any conditions even damp and heavy soil. Nice yellow tones prior to leaf fall. Hardy and deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. NB will eventually reach 30m plus!

Poplars are wonderful shelter and landscape trees but do need room to grow. Their roots can be invasive so ensure they are not planted near domestic drains or pathways.

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aka Poplar

Poplar. This popular farm shelter belt tree grows rapidly into a tall stately column of fresh green foliage. Will tolerate just about any conditions even damp and heavy soil. Prefers a more sheltered position. Hardy and deciduous. Size estimate given for 10yr growth; will eventually reach 30m plus!

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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.