Albizzia Julibrissin Rosea

Silk Tree. This is a fabulous quick growing tree with a single stem and a good shade canopy making it ideal to relax under on a sleepy summer afternoon. Soft ferny foliage and fluffy fuzzy blooms in warm pink that appear in summer. Plant in a warm sunny position. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 5m x 4m

Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki

Outstanding NZ native that forms a handsome spreading tree. Large, glossy, light green dissected foliage. Sprays of rusty red woolly flowers appear in summer followed by scarlet berries with jet black seeds. Will grow in quite exposed conditions but protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Habit: Upright
Height: 7mx4m

Alnus Jorullensis

The Mexican Alder is a quick growing evergreen tree with attractive serrated green leaves, grey bark and catkins. Perfect for wind-breaks, privacy or shelter. Easy to grow, trims well, timber can be used for fire-wood. Prefers sun and adequate moisture. Evergreen.

Habit: Upright
Height: 8mx3m

Cedrella Sinensis Flamingo

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.

Habit: Upright
Height: 4mx3m

Ceratopetalum gummiferum

This Australian native needs a warm frost free position in semi-shade to do well as it grows naturally moist coastal forests. Valued for its dainty soft green foliage and white summer flowers surrounded by colourful red leaf bracts. It reaches its ornamental peak at Christmas. Evergreen.

Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 2.5m

Cercis Oklahoma

An easy to grow and interesting small deciduous tree that even looks good bare. In early spring the branches are covered in a stunning display of tiny bright cerise flowers. Glossy, rich green summer foliage follows. Mellow autumn tones before leaf fall. Likes the sun. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 3m x 2.5m

Eucalyptus Ficifolia

Flowering Gum. Handsome, single trunked, round headed tree with stringy reddish brown bark. The leaves are glossy with a red rib and are a deep grey-green. In summer spectacular flowers are displayed well above the foliage. Likes the sun and protection from frost especially when young. Evergreen.

The flower colour can range from brightest red, orange, pink or white on seedling grown trees. No matter what the colour is this is a very showy tree.

Habit: Upright
Height: 7m x 5m

Fagus Sylvatica

The quintessential hedge for traditional English or formal gardens. Soft undulating green foliage that turns reddish brown in autumn and holds on to the tree almost until the new foliage emerges in spring. Smooth grey bark. If left untrimmed forms a large pyramidal tree. Deciduous.

Habit: Upright
Height: 10m x 6m

Fraxinus Jaspidea

Known as the 'Golden Ash'. The handsome pinnate foliage turns yellow in late summer and ends up butter yellow before leaf fall. A handsome tree. Bright yellow twigs in winter. Hardy. and thrives in almost any soil. Will tolerate wind. H6 x 5m.

Habit: Upright
Height: 6 x 5m.

Hymenosporum Flavum

The Australian Frangipani is a fast growing slender tree with glossy, dark green, pointed foliage. In spring and summer the tree is smothered with dainty, highly fragrant creamy-yellow flowers. Needs a sheltered site in full sun with protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

If you look at the flowers of this tree carefully you will see that it is closely related to our native Pittosporum - in fact they are in the same plant family - CER in action!

Habit: Upright
Height: 6m x 3m