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aka Wonder Tree

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. Self-fertile cultivar.

Idesia are dioecious which means there are separate male and female trees and these need to cross pollinate for berry production. 'Kentucky Fry' is a self-fertile cultivar which will produce berries without a companion tree.

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aka Wonder Tree

Wonder Tree - Male. A handsome deciduous tree with a horizontal branch structure and a broad crown of thick heart-shaped green leaves. As this is the male form it does not produce the bright red berries that are so decorative on the female. The male is essential however for pollination.

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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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Golden raintree 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 in early summer which give way to interesting, brown, papery seed capsules which resemble Chinese lanterns.

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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 Crepe Myrtle

The common name for this small tree is Crepe Myrtle because of the clusters pretty 'crinkled' deep magenta flowers that appear from summer to autumn. Along with the flowers there is attractive bronze-green foliage and smooth bark. Plant in a warm sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Crepe Myrtle

Striking, bold, fantastic accent tree with near black foliage and stunning deep red crepe flowers from Spring to Autumn. Remove lower limbs to show off the gorgeous smooth bark or leave bushy for a stunning privacy screen. Low maintenance, drought hardy once established. Deciduous

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aka Crepe Myrtle

The common name for this small tree is Crepe Myrtle because of the clusters pretty 'crinkled' white flowers with golden stamens that appear from summer to autumn. Along with the flowers there is attractive bronze-green new foliage and smooth bark. Plant in a warm sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Crepe Myrtle

Samba is a dwarf form of this popular tree. Deciduous and only growing to a height of 60 cm, it makes an ideal small garden specimen. Mauve flowers occur in summer. Plant in a sunny position. Deciduous

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aka Crepe Myrtle

Soire D Ete has bunches of Pink/Lavender flowers from summer to autumn, and an attractive bronze-green foliage and smooth bark. Plant in a warm sheltered position. Deciduous.