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ACER
BUERGERIANUM - Trident Maple -Three
pronged leaf as name would suggest. A small to medium sized
tree. Young growth coppery-red, Autumn colour crimson red.
ACER CAPILLIPES – Snake-barked Maple – Greenish bark with white veins, Attractive Autumn colour.
ACER NEGUNDO - Box Elder - Rapid
growth even in poor soils.Withstands wind well. Golden yellow
Autumn tones. Compound leaf-unlike most other Maples.
ACER NEGUNDO - 'Violaceum' - Young
shoots purple and covered with white bloom. In early Spring the
tree is a mass of long,purple-pink,flower tassels giving a most
striking effect.
ACER NEGUNDO - `Flamingo' - Mature
leaves of green & white with pink shades on tips of all new
growth which hold well throughout the season.
ACER NEGUNDO - Early Gold -
S-M - A golden form that at this stage appears to be slower
growing and more dwarfing that `Kellys Gold'. A chance seedling
and still a little early to evaluate its true worth.
ACER PALMATUM - Japanese Maple -
Popular small tree extensively used in landscaping. Upright base
with wide rounded head. Soft green foliage. Multi-coloured
Autumn tones.
ACER PLATANOIDES - Norway Maple - Fast
growing and hardy tree.Will withstand salt laden wind but
dislikes heavy soils. Yellow Autumn tones particularly in colder
climates.
ACER PSEUDO.`Prinz Hanjery' - Dwarfing
seedling Initial Spring foliage bright pink,turning pale green
then dark green.Contrast of light young and dark older foliage
during most of growing season.A small,quite wind tolerant,round
headed tree.
ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS - Sycamore -
No nonsense quick growing,wide spreading tree with dark green
leaves Will grow in all soil types, exposed positions, resists
salt winds. In Spring, conspicuous long clusters of winged
yellowish flowers.
ACER PSEUDOPLATANUS PURPUREUM -
Purple Sycamore An attractive form of Sycamore with its
distinctive purple leaf undersides, particularly noticeable in
breezy conditions.Otherwise same growth etc.as normal Sycamore.
ACER RUBRUM - Red Maple - Very
erect fast growing tree with brilliant red Autumn colours.
Prefers moist soils and away from strong winds Sought after for
ornamental planting.
ACER RUBRUM (gr.) -'October Glory' -
A Northern Hemisphere selection. Medium sized tree for heavy
ground. - Vivid red Autumn colour which holds well into Winter.
ACER SACCHARINUM - Silver Maple -
Large quick growing tree for moist soils - Autumn colours mainly
yellow with tones of scarlet & orange. Leaves light green
above and silvery-white underneath.
AESCULUS INDICA - Indian Horse Chestnut - From
the Himalayan foothills. The largest and fastest growing Horse
Chestnut. Handsome,erect,pink tinged flower heads. Pinkish new
foliage growth in Spring.(20x15m)
ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN - Japanese Silk Tree -
Very popular small ornamental tree found worldwide in parks and
gardens.Spreading,flat topped,shape.Light pink flowers on brush-
like fluffy heads.Deep green fern like foliage.Yellow timber for
ALNUS ACUMINATA - Andean Alder - A
fast growing tree that has ex.potential for agroforestry,timber
& soil conservation.Like other Alders fixes nitrogen.Will
also grow in poorer soil types & be of use for windbreaks
& shelter.Large glossy
ALNUS CORDATA - Italian Alder - Attractive
fast growing tree being used extensively for shelter- belt
planting.Roots not invasive and nitrogen fixing.Very durable
timber under water-Venice was built on alders.For average to
drier
ALNUS GLUTINOSA - Black Alder -
Popular tree for shelterbelt planting. Suitable for moist,heavy
and peaty soils.Roots not invasive and nitrogen fixing. Fast
growing and responds well to trimming.
AMELANCHIER CANADENSIS - Shad Bush - As
new leaves appear in Spring, also produces masses of small lacy
white flowers. Good orange red Autumn colours. Can produce
purple black current size edible berries.
AUTUMN COLOUR PACK -
Assorted trees for gardens
AUTUMN COLOUR PACK -
Assorted trees for farms
BETULA NIGRA. - River Birch - An
excellent tree for moist soils, river banks or swamp edges. Dark
brown peeling bark. Dark green leaves. Denser foliage than most
other Birches
BETULA PENDULA - Silver Birch - Very
popular widely planted tree. Graceful tree with dainty foliage
and distinctive white bark. Hardy and quick growing,giving light
shade.
CALYCANTHUS OCCIDENTALIS - Californian allspice -
Large Summer flowering shrub with small, unusual reddish-brown,
star shaped flowers that have a light fragrance. Leaves turn
yellow in Autumn. Aromatic bark. Plant in light shade.
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS - Carolina Allspice - Unusual
reddish-brown star like flowers, glossy aromatic leaves.
CARPINUS BETULUS - Hornbeam -
Easily grown tree obtaining character with age. Soft green
leaves in spring,turn brown in Autumn and stay on for most of
Winter.Wind and salt spray tolerant.Very durable timber,
CARPINUS JAPONICA - Japanese Hornbeam -
A smaller,wider spreading tree than c.betulus.Worth growing for
its bunches of hop-like fruit in Autumn--even more noticeable
after leaf fall.Deeply ribbed leaves.
CATALPA BIGNONIOIDES - `AUREA' - Golden Catalpa -
A small to medium sized tree with eyecatching large, heart
shaped, soft yellow-green leaves. Orchid like flowers with
yellow-purple markings. Needs a sheltered, free draining site
CATALPA SPECIOSA - Western Catalpa - Large
heart shaped leaves.Bean like seed pods. Flowers like clusters
of miniature orchids Reputed to be one of the most ground
durable of timbers.
CELTIS JULIANAE - Chinese Hackberry - An
attractive, upright, fast growing, medium sized tree. Small
orange fruit.
CERCIDIPHYLLUM JAPONICUM - Katsura tree -
Heart shaped leaves that look attractive at all times. Very
graceful medium sized tree. Can also be grown as multi-stemmed
small tree.
CERCIS CANADENSIS - `Forest Pansy' -
Purple leaf form of North American Redbud.Heart shaped deep
purple leaves maturing to bronze-green,scarlet in
Autumn.Rose-pink flowers in Spring before leaves.
CERCIS CANADENSIS - Eastern Redbud - Forms
a small tree with a picturesque bare branch pattern. In early
Spring these bare branches are covered with rosy-pink, pea
shaped flowers. Mixed Autumn colour. Hardy
CHIMONANTHUS PRAECOX - Winter Sweet - Hardy
and quick growing, soon forming a bushy shrub. In mid Winter
produces an interesting display of pale-yellow,tiny, violet
scented flowers on mature bare branches. Excellant picking for
fragrance
CORNUS - `Eddies White Wonder' -
Dark green foliage with good scarlet-red Autumn colour. A hardy
small tree that flowers well in warmer areas. Tiny flowerheads
surrounded by eyecatching white bracts.
CORNUS - `Cloud Nine' - Attractive
small tree with multi coloured leaves in Autumn. Produces very
white flower bracts at an early age. Grows best in cooler areas
but will tolerate a lack of Winter chill.
CORNUS - `Cherokee Chief' -
A slow growing small round headed tree with light-red coloured
bracts. New foliage bronze-red. Good Autumn multi colour.
CORNUS - `Spring Song' - Small
slow growing tree with spreading branches. Bright rosy red
flower bracts in Spring. Good Autumn colour of reds and purples.
CORNUS CONTROVERSA - Wedding Cake Tree -
An Asian Dogwood.Small tree or large shrub.White flowers in late
Spring early Summer.Fine orange-scarlet Autumn colours. Tiered
branching habit like a `Wedding Cake'gives it its name.
CORNUS FLORIDA - American Dogwood - Small
flowers surrounded by 4 large white bracts in late Spring.
Bright red-orange Autumn colours.Red berries in Winter. Needs
good soil to do well.
CORNUS KOUSA CHINENSIS - Chinese Dogwood - Small
flowers surrounded by 4 large creamy white bracts resembling
petals in late Spring. Good red orange Autumn colours. Large
shrub or small tree.
CORYLOPSIS GLANDULIFERA - Chinese Witchhazel -
Very ornamental shrub. Eyecatching small hanging racemes of
fragrant pale yellow flowers in early Spring just before leaves
emerge. Ideal for undercanopy in woodlands as prefers light
shade.
DUCKPOND PACK - Assorted trees
FAGUS SYLVATICA - Common Beech - Magnificent
large,hardy tree with smooth silvery trunk. Gives dense
shade.Widely used in Europe for hedging. Leaves turn yellow in
Autumn,then brown,and linger for most of
FAGUS SYLVATICA - `ZLATIA' - Golden Beech -
Slow growing,good contrast foliage tree with soft yellow leaves
in spring,turning lime green in summer and yellow again in
FAGUS SYLVATICA PURPUREA - Copper Beech - Slow
growing,particularly when young,but worth waiting for as it
makes a prized specimen tree.Much used by landscapers as a
feature tree.Leaf colour can vary a little from tree to tree.
FARM TREE PACK Assorted trees
FRAXINUS AMERICANA - White Ash -
A fast growing,hardy tree that grows to a large size.Important
tree through the ages for its easy to work,very hard
timber.Larger leaves and seed than common Ash.Yellow Autumn
colour.
FRAXINUS OXYCARPA - Desert Ash -
At an early age growth is very fast-on good soils probably the
fastest of all Ashs.Will also grow in hard,dry,conditions as its
name would suggest.Grows to a very large,very impressive tree.
FRAXINUS OXYCARPA - "RAYWOODII" - Claret Ash - Round
dense tree of rapid growth.Dark green foliage. Used often as a
feature tree. The rich Autumn claret colour it is noted for, can
be somewhat
FRAXINUS – ‘Green Glow’ (P.V.R.)- Compact growth forms a bee hive shaped tree.
FRAXINUS - Wetland Ash -
Typical Ash formed tree found to be handling very wet
conditions. Yellow Autumn colour
GINKGO BILOBA - Maidenhair Tree -
Has origins from 160 million years ago-longest surviving living
thing on earth.Hardy, long lived disease free tree.Fan shaped
leaves turn brilliant gold in Autumn.Best in free draining
soil.Female
GLEDITSIA - 'Ruby Lace' - Small
tree with purple-red,dainty,fern like foliage.This turns to
bronze-green in Autumn.Adds colour and foliage contrast to most
other trees so used as feature tree in landscaping.
GLEDITSIA - 'Sunburst' - A
thornless form now being widely planted in gardens,streets and
parks.Delicate,fern like foliage.New growth yellow but turns to
light green as it matures.Very popular as a feature tree.
GLEDITSIA - `Skyline' -
An American selection that makes a fine shade or specimen
tree.Very upright,pyramid shape enables it to be grown in a
confined space. Young growth is tinged yellow,older growth is a
light green.
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS - Honey Locust - Faster
growing than the thornless variety and good for farm planting
Fixes nitrogen as it is a legume and has pods for stock food.
Medium sized rounded tree.
GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS - v.INERMIS - Thornless Honey Locust - Glossy,light
green,fernlike leaves give light shade. Long bean like pods high
in sugar and protein are relished by stock. Timber is hard,
strong and ground durable.Also very good firewood.
IDESIA POLYCARPA - Wonder tree -
Noted for the brilliant show of bright orange-red berries in
Winter.This is on female trees only. Large oval leaves.Moderate
growth rate.
JUGLANS CINERIA - Butternut - Also
called the White Walnut due to its paler timber. A
rounded,spreading tree with large leaves. Edible nuts are of
smallish size,oily but very sweet.
JUGLANS HINDSII X REGIA - Hybrid Walnut - A
very fast growing hybrid Walnut that has the potential as a fine
timber tree.Upright growth.Seedlings can show characteristics of
both parents. Of little use for nut production.
KOELRUETERIA PANICULATA - Golden Rain Tree - Chains
of small yellow flowers in Summer,followed by brown lantern like
seed pods.Interesting dark green foliage,young growth tinged
red.Does well in dry locations.Grows best in full sun.
LIQUIDAMBER - 'Festeri' - Not
the normal rough,corky,bark of liquidamber but even and smooth.
Brilliant Autumn colour of purple-red that holds on well.
LIQUIDAMBER - 'Worplesdon' -
A richly coloured clone of pyramid growth habit. Noted for red
rather than purple Autumn tones.
LIQUIDAMBER STYRACIFLUA - Sweet Gum -
Well known and extremely poplar tree noted for its outstanding
Autumn display. Also of value is the reddish-brown timber sold
under the name of"satin walnut".Tolerates coastal
conditions but
LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA - Tulip Tree - A
tree of ancient lineage and peculiar square shaped leaves. A
very big tree that will grow straight and true to over 35m. Name
is from the yellow-green flowers that open in late Spring.
MAGNOLIA - `Alba' - A
very fragrant white form of Soulangeana with a faint pink tinge
at base of petals.
MAGNOLIA - `Iolanthe' -
Flowers are large,scented,long lasting & of the softest
shade of pink,with a deeper pink at the base of the petals.
Produced from an early age & in profusion.
MAGNOLIA - `Susan' -
Forms a multi-stemmed shrub,hardy & adaptable to most garden
situations. Long tapered buds open to a glowing reddish violet.
MAGNOLIA - `Star Wars' -
A fairly vigourous upright medium sized tree with large blooms
of soft rose pink with a deep rose centre.
MAGNOLIA - `Nigra' -
The deepest coloured magnolia with dark maroon buds opening dark
maroon-purple with creamy white interiors. Blooms from early age
& over a long period in Spring.
MAGNOLIA - `Heaven Scent' -
A small to medium sized upright tree. Flower base lavender pink
shading to lighter tones. Very fragrant, late flowering. Wind
tolerant.
MAGNOLIA - `Milky Way' -
Erect, tidy rounded form. Fragrant white blooms with flushed
rose pink base. Flowers at young age from early to mid Spring.
MAGNOLIA KOBUS - Large shrub, small tree. Produces
magnificent display of 'Stellata' like flowers when mature
MAGNOLIA MACROPHYLIA - Big Leaf Magnolia -
Small tree with very large leaves. Large fragrant summer
flowers. Needs sheltered sunny site to be at its best.
MALUS
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Ballerina’ – Excellent
flowering Crab apple, upright growth makes it useful for tight
spaces, Buds open to double Pink blossom.
MALUS - 'Floribunda' - An
old favourite,profuse flowering,Japanese crab apple. Arching
branches clothed in masses of red-pink buds,that open to off
white flowers.One of the earliest to bloom.
MALUS - 'Profusion' - Very
free flowering in mid season. Young foliage copper-red.Deep
purple-red flowers paling to pink. Small red fruit.Broad headed
tree.
MALUS - 'Red Jade' -
Weeping crab apple.Flowers white blushed with pink. Green
foliage turns yellow in Autumn. Very small bright red fruit look
like beads hanging from
MALUS - 'Wrights Scarlet' -
Crab apple with round fruit of average size. Fruit stays on the
tree well into Winter as birds are slow to eat them.Normal apple
blossom in Spring.
MALUS - 'Jack Humm' -
Crab apple.A strong grower bearing large,oblong crab apples.
Birds are slow to eat them so fruit stays on the tree well into
Winter.Normal apple blossom in Spring.
MALUS - Ioensis - `Plena' -
Noted for its large pendent clusters of
fragrant,semi-double,pink flowers in late Spring. Forms a small
vase shaped tree.
MALUS - `Kaitoke' -
A weeping crab apple that also builds in height as it grows.
Bronze leaves in Spring turning to bronze-green during the
season. Produces a mass of pink-red flowers in Spring.
MELIA AZEDARACH - Indian Lilac -
The dark green leaves stay glossy and fresh looking all season.
No pronounced Autumn colour. Covered in bunches of lilac
coloured flowers in Spring followed
METASEQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES - Dawn Redwood - Very
few big trees about as it was not found until 1941. Similar to
Swamp Cypress but more symmetrical in shape. Orange brown
bark,soft light green foliage,rust Autumn colours.
MORUS ALBA - White Mulberry -
Originates from China where its used extensively for feeding
silkworms.An attractive medium sized tree suitable for urban
& coastal planting.Pale coloured fruit in Summer eaten
mainly by
NYSSA SINENSIS - Tupelo - Relatively
rare, slow growing small to medium sized ornamental tree.
Striking Autumn colour.Requires moist, lime free soil. Best
planted small as they dislike root disturbance.
NYSSA SYLVATICA - Tupelo -
One tree that prefers to be in moist,acid soils. Medium
sized,multi branched,slender tree.Brilliant Autumn colours. Dark
blue fruit relished by birds.
PARROTIA PERSICA - Persian Ironwood - With
a single trunk makes a small tree or multi-stemmed a large
shrub.Spectacular Autumn colours even in mild regions and an
attractive mottled bark with maturity.
PAULOWNIA - Elongata - One
of the fastest growing trees in N Z.In favourable conditions
over 5m can be obtained in the first years growth.In
unfavourable conditions growth is very much reduced.An ex.tree
for agro-forestry.
PAULOWNIA - Fargesii - Very
fast growing in suitable sites & with early care &
attention. Attractive Foxglove like flowers. Prefers rich free
draining soils to be at its best but will take
PAULOWNIA - Fortunei - A
very fast growing tree with ex. potential for timber and agro-
forestry.Seed from China where much research work has been done.
Will not reach the height of Elongata in first few years but has
PHELLODENDRON AMURENSE - Amur Cork Tree -
A fast growing, attractive foliaged, graceful, wide spreading,
medium sized tree. Aromatic bright green leaves turn golden in
Autumn. Clusters of small black berries for birds in April.
Thick
PISTACIA CHINENSIS - Chinese Pistache -
Small,compound,glossy,green leaves during Spring-Summer,
colouring in Autumn to burgundy,crimson and orange. Young trees
may need staking and training to form straight trunk.
PLATANUS - 'Suttrieri' -
A variegated form of the London PLane.Variegation can be erratic
in young plants but improves with age.
PLATANUS - `Autumn Glory' -
Our seedling selection - A seedling from `Autumn glory' that was
chosen for its superiorgrowing form and more vivid Autumn
colour. Grows quickly.
PLATANUS ORIENTALIS - Oriental Plane -
One parent of the London Plane.Does not have the flaking bark of
the London Plane or is so vigorous or so spreading.More deeply
cut and lobed leaves is another difference.On the credit side it
PLATANUS x ACERIFOLIA - London Plane -
Fast growing tree that obtains grandeur with age.Very large
leaves are in keeping with it's eventual large size.Only mild
Autumn tones - the colourful pattern of it's flaking bark more
than compensates.
POPULUS - `Kawa'(N Z 5006) - A
very fast growing tree that is also better formed than P.
yannanensis but with the same attractive features.Moderately
susceptible to wind damage.Wood is of a far higher density than
POPULUS - `Veronese'(P N 870) -
Very fast growing and better form than Flevo.Moderately
susceptible to poplar rust but growth is not usually very badly
affected.Withstands wind well.Moderate wood density.
POPULUS - `Crows Nest'(N Z 5010) -
A fast growing poplar with a very upright growth habit. Will
make a more than worthwhile replacement to the old Lombardy type
and also being faster growing.
POPULUS - 'Shinsei -
Fast growing narrow tree, wind tolerant, shows resistance to
possums.
POPULUS YUNNANENSIS - Chinese Poplar -
A very fast,easy to grow tree that does well in most soils.
Leaves early to emerge and late to fall. Little Autumn colour in
mild areas but good yellowing in colder
PRUNUS - 'Falling Snow' - Weeping Cherry - Flowers
mainly white but pink tinged. Delicate,twiggy,pendulous growth
gives a graceful effect.
PRUNUS - 'Kanzan' -
Double rich-pink flowers born in profusion. Young growth
copper-brown.Good Autumn colour. A vigorous,large,vase shaped
tree.
PRUNUS - 'Okame' -
Everything about it is dainty,from its twiggy growth,small
leaves, and small flowers.Ideal for small gardens.Flowers are
deep pink and bell shaped.Dark maroon calyxes stay on after
flowers have dropped
PRUNUS - 'Pink Perfection' -
Pink flowers that contrast with bronze new foliage. A rounded
open tree. Flowers well in mild climates.
PRUNUS - 'Sargentii' -
Single pale pink flowers. - Vigorous growing,large spreading
tree. Brilliant Autumn colour.
PRUNUS - 'Shimidsu Sakura' -
Pink buds open to double white flowers. Spreading growth
habit.Very attractive Autumn colour. One of the most popular
flowering cherries.
PRUNUS - 'Shidare Sakura' -
Weeping Cherry.Large double pink flowers extend the full length
of the pendulous branches. Brilliant Autumn colour.
PRUNUS - 'Tai Haku' - The
Great White Cherry. Large,single
pure white flowers. Young foliage copper-red. A wide spreading
tree. Autumn colours of yellow and orange.
PRUNUS - 'Ukon' -
Flowers of unusual colouring-cream tinged with green. Open
spreading growth habit Red,yellow,orange Autumn colours.
PRUNUS - 'Yedoensis Perpendens' - Weeping cherry. Cascades
of pink-white almond scented flowers in Spring.Brilliant Autumn
colours. Wonderful,graceful,effect with branches weeping to
ground level.
PRUNUS - 'Shirotae' - 'Mount Fuji'. Single
or semi-double flowers that are pure white and fragrant. Low in
height but spreading.
PRUNUS - 'Campanulata' - 'Taiwan cherry'. Bell
shaped,cerise red flowers hang in clusters before the leaves
emerge in Spring.The brightest coloured and earliest of all the
cherries.Quick growing,erect and tidy tree.
PRUNUS - `Awanui' - An
erect vase shaped tree. In mid-Spring produces an impressive
display of pale-pink,single flowers.Orange to reddish leaf tones
in Autumn.
PRUNUS - `Pendula Rosea' - A
graceful cherry that builds in height over time to make medium
sized weeping tree.Dainty single pink blossom.
PRUNUS SERRULATA - Hill Cherry - A
medium sized,wide spreading,flat topped tree. A good display of
white blossom in Spring. Good multi-coloured Autumn Tones.
PYRUS CALLERYANA - Chinese Pear - Masses
of white flowers in Spring.Noted also for fine red Autumn
colour.Thorny branches.Very small,round,brown fruit.
PYRUS CALLERYANA - 'Awaiti' -
Self named, fast growing, mass white flowers in spring, fruit
for birds. Upright growth habbit, thornless. Makes nice driveway
tree etc.
PYRUS CALLERYANA - `Aristocrat' -
Vigorous with upright open form. Thornless. Masses of white
Spring flowers. Bright Autumn colour. Small pears for wildlife.
PYRUS SALICIFOLIA - `PENDULA' - Weeping Silver Pear -
Gracefully weeping branches of silver-grey willow-like leaves.
Dainty clusters of white flowers in Spring. Growth can be
vigorous so allow plenty of room.
QUERCUS (HYBRID) - Wairakei Tree -
Appears to be a cross between the Pin and Willow Oak. A medium
sized rounded tree. Notable for its brilliant scarlet Autumn
colour.
QUERCUS CERRIS - Turkey Oak -
A fast straight growing oak from southern Europe. Timber of
little use as it cracks and splits too easily. Cup holding acorn
covered in"whiskers".
QUERCUS ILEX - Holm Oak - An
evergreen Oak with Holly like leaves(Ilex=Holly). A
broad,spreading,rounded tree from the Mediterranean. Leaves
glossy green above,greyish underneath.
QUERCUS PALUSTRIS - Pin Oak -
One of the most popular oaks planted in N.Z. Different forms,but
the most common in N.Z.is the even pyramid shape and regular
horizontal branching.
QUERCUS ROBUR - Common Oak - The
mighty oak that has been part of European folk lore and history.
A large,spreading,tough,long lived tree,that is still an
important European forest tree.Timber hard and durable.
QUERCUS RUBRA - Red Oak - One
of the largest N.American oaks that can grow to over 35m. An
excellent reddish-brown,close grained timber. Name comes from
red Autumn colours.
ROBINIA - "Frisia" -
Very popular and much planted small tree.Very quick growing. The
light feathery foliage stays a rich yellow from Spring to
Autumn.Roots fix nitrogen.Problems,limbs can break in strong
winds
ROBINIA - Umbraculifera. - `Mophead Acacia' - Ideal
for a focal point in the garden.Grafted as a standard the lush
leafy growth quickly obtains a mop headed look. An annual prune
will help keep it compact.
ROBINIA - `Bessoniana' -
Best white flowering form for smaller gardens. Dark brown bark.
Dark blue-green dense foliage on a compact tree. Only very small
thorns that are barely noticeable.
ROBINIA - `Casque Rouge' -
A fine, fast growing medium sized tree. Typical robinia foliage.
Racemes of dark pink-purple fragrant flowers.
SALIX KINUYANAGI - Japanese Fodder Willow - Vigorous,
multi-stemmed osier type willow useful as a fodder tree. Large
narrow leaves are retained well into Autumn. Can yield 10 tonnes
of edible dry matter per hectare per year.
SALIX x CHRYSOCOMA - Golden Weeping Willow - A
quick growing,medium sized,wide spreading tree. Arching yellow
branches are most conspicuous in winter. Hardy and easy to grow
in any moist soil.
STYRAX JAPONICA - Snowbell Tree -
Attractive small tree,rounded with bushy growth. Small white
pendulous flowers hang from undersides of branches in early
Summer.Prefers acid soils.
TAXODIUM DISTICHUM - Swamp Cypress - Can
be grown in wet,swampy areas where most other trees would perish
Soft,feathery fern like foliage in Spring turning to rust-red in
Autumn.Very stable and wind firm. Dark timber is extremely
durable
ULMUS `FRONTIER' - Frontier Elm -
A smallish tree showing resistance to disease and insect attack.
Red-purple Autumn colour. Highly regarded for street and park
planting.
ULMUS GLABRA - `LUTESCENS' - Golden Elm -
A very popular feature tree with golden yellow foliage from
Spring to Autumn. A vase shaped tree that grows well in most
conditions.Withstands wind,drought and excessive moisture.
ULMUS GLABRA - "HORIZONTALIS" - Camperdown Elm -
Trees grafted at 2+m as growth is horizontal.If trained properly
will make a dense low shade tree for lawns or rest areas.A cool
place on hot Summer days for entertaining,barbeques etc.
ULMUS PARVIFOLIA - Chinese Elm -
Now in demand in Europe as an excellent street tree and
resistant to the elm disease.A smallish rounded tree with very
small glossy dark green leaves.Very fast growing and gives few
problems.Could
ULMUS PROCERA - 'VARIEGATA' - Variegated Elm -
A beautiful,slender,straight growing tree. From a distance the
leaves appear silvery white giving the whole tree a very light
and dainty look.
ULMUS PUMILA - `De Haag' -
A cultivar selected for its resistance to Dutch Elm Disease. Eye
catching spring foliage of an unusual light lime green. An
attractive shade tree.
VIBURNUM TRILOBUM - Cranberry Viburnum - Large
shrub with deep green leaves.Heads of creamy white flowers in
Spring,followed by transparent bright red berries.Rich red
Autumn tints. Prefers moist & wet sites.
WILDLIFE PACK - Assorted trees.
FRUIT
TREES:
APPLE - Royal Gala -
Mar.av.size,sweet. Ripens mid-late March.Important export
variety. Red skin,crisp and sweet.Medium sized fruit.
APPLE - Braeburn - Mar/Apr.
mild flavour. Ripens late March or later .Keeps well. Excellent
mild flavour.
APPLE - Granny Smith -
Apr. eating,cooking. Ripens mid April.One of best known apple
varieties. Excellent for cooking and eating. Keeps well.Heavy
cropper.
APPLE - Fuji - Apr.large,good
texture. Ripens early April.Large apple with honey like flavour.
Vigorous growing tree.
APPLE -
[On MM106 & 793 rootstock]
APPLE - Rennette du Canada -
old,cook.eat.
APPLE - Monty's Surprise - April,duel
use. An old heritage apple found to have far better health
benefits than most modern apples. Crisp, good eating and
excellent cooking. Ready in April.
APPLE - Kentish - filbasket,weeping,dual Excellent
quality cooking apple,also good eating. Picked over long period,
March, April.
APPLE - Peasgood Nonsuch -
old,large,cooking An apple tree with a long history. Very large,
late season, cooking apple.
APPLE - EASY CARE Laxton's Favourite -
late Jan.sweet. An `easy care' apple of good eating quality.
APPLE - EASY CARE Tydemans Late Orange -
Apr.rich fl. An `easy care' medium sized apple Yellowish flesh
has rich flavour resembling Cox's Orange & which improves
with keeping.
APPLE - EASY CARE Prima -
Mar.slightly tart. A relatively new variety breed in the U.S.A.
for scab resistance. Ripens March. Apple is blushed red &
slightly tart.
APPLE - EASY CARE Sunset -
Mar/Apr.crisp,cox flavour. An `easy care' apple ripening
March/April. Crisp & juicy flesh with Cox like flavour.
APPLE - EASY CARE Worcester Pearmain -
Mar.firm,sweet. An `easy care' apple ripening in February.
Bright crimson coloured fruit is delicious when fully tree
ripened.
APPLE - EASY CARE [On MM106 & 793 rootstock]
APRICOT - Trevatt -
Dec.self fert.ex.flav. Ripens mid-late January.
APRICOT - Royal Rosa
CHERRY - Tangshe -
early,self pollinating Ripens Nov.early Dec.Self pollinating.
Produces well in mild climates. Cherries have pale pink skin
CHERRY [On Colt rootstock]
CHERRY - Compact Stella -
dark red,mid Dec. Good compact tree for home gardens. Large dark
red fruit around xmas time.
CHERRY - Lapins -
dark red,late,self-fert. Large dark-red, firm, sweet, cherries
with good flovour. Late ripening. Self fertile but good
pollinator. Highly split resistant.
CHESTNUT 1002 -
vigorous,even & av.nut size. A sweet nut.Late season. Grows
into vigorous, large spreading tree. Requires free draining
soil.
CHESTNUT 1005 - large
nuts,part.self fertile Large nuts.Partly self pollinating. One
of main export varieties. Grows into a large spreading tree.
CHESTNUT 1015 -
heavy bearer,nuts even size. One of main export cultivars. Nuts
of consistent size & quality. Forms a large spreading tree.
FIG Brown - Turkey - Good
eating,jam.
FIG Adriatic -
green fruit,red flesh
NECTARINE - Goldmine -Jan/Feb.white
flesh,old. Ripens in late January. An old fashioned fine
flavoured nectarine. Excellent for all uses
NECTARINE [On Golden Queen rootstock]
NECTARINE - Snow Queen -
Jan.white flesh,old
PEACH - Black Boy -
Feb/Mar.red free stone. Ripens late February,early March. A very
dark red fleshed freestone peach. Good eating. Excellent for
bottling.
PEACH - Golden Queen -
Mar.General use Ripening late February, early March. Clingstone.
Excellent bottling peach. Golden flesh. Can be grown throughout
country.
PEACH [On Golden Queen rootstock]
PEACH - Wiggins -
Jan/Feb.White flesh.Sweet.
PEACH - Waiti -
small,tasty,disease resist. A small but tasty peach chosen for
its resistance to most of the common diseases we find in this
type of fruit. Nothing special in regard appearance. A heavy
bearer.Ripens late Feb. early March.
PEAR - Buerre Bosc -
Feb.General use.
PEAR - Packham Triumph -
Feb.general use. A well known and popular pear for both dessert
and culinary use. It is a mid season pear so depending on the
district ripens mid to late Feb.
PEAR - Winter Nelis -
Mar/Apr.rich flavour. A late season pear ripening mid March to
April. Full flavoured dessert pear. For a pollinator use William
Bon Cretien or Beurre Bosc.
PEAR - Bon Cretian -
Jan/Feb.dessert pear. An early dessert pear that is also popular
for bottling. Pears ripen late Jan. early Feb. For pollinator
use Beurre Bosc or Winter Nelis.
PEAR - Winter Cole -
Mar/Apr.late dessert. A late dessert pear that ripens from early
March to April. For pollinator use Bon Cretien, Beurre Bosc or
Winter Nelis
PEAR [On BA29 (semi-dwarf) rootstock]
PERSIMMON - Fuyu
PLUM - Duffs Early Jewel -
Dec.yellow. Ripens mid-late Dec.Yellow flesh.Good pollinator for
many other cultivars.
PLUM - Billington -
Early Jan. red flesh. Ripens late Dec.-Jan. Tart until fully
ripe. Red fleshed.
PLUM - Black Doris -
Feb.red-black flesh. Ripens early Feb.Dark red flesh. One of the
most popular plums for all round use.
PLUM - Elephant Heart - mid
season Large,dark red skinned, purple-red flesh, sweet
PLUM - Sharps Early -
Early season Yellow fleshed. Said to be self fertile.
PLUM - Satsuma -
mid season Mottled red skin with blood red flesh, Heavy cropper,
partially self fertile.
PLUM [On semi-dwarf & standard stock]
PLUM - Omega -red
flesh,sweet,dessert
WALNUT - Grafted Selected Cultivars
HEDGING PLANTS:
BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS - Common Box - Dense ,
deep green foliage, Excellent hedge, formal garden.
CAMELLIA - Maroon and Gold -
Hardy copact shrub, maroon flowers with golden stamens in Winter
/ Spring.
CAMELLIA - Jury's Yellow -
Upright growth habit. White flowers with yellow stamens.
COROKIA - Bronze King -
Attractive bronze foliage, excellent trimmed hedge
COROKIA - Geenty's Green -
Popular bright green foliage, very good trimmed hedge.
CYPRESSOCYPARIS - Ovensii -
Fast growing hybrid of Leightons Green. Canker resistant. Hardy
shelter belt. Limited numbers.
FEIJOA - Sellowiana -
Fast growing seedling, very compact trimmed hedge. Attractive
with flowers against grey-green foliage.
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS - Very popular shrubby NZ
native, large rounded leaves. Makes excellent hedge.
TEUCRIUM FRUTICANS -
Forms compact bush covered in masses blue-lilac flowers in
spring to summer. Trims well to make attractive boarder.
PITTOSPORUM - Silver Star -
Fine silvery-green leaves with dark red - black stems. Nice
compact hedge. |