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aka Dwarf Japanese Maple

This rare and desirable dwarf is slow growing with elegant thin branches. The five-lobed leaves begin as brick red in spring, turn purple, red and green in summer then finally turn gold and orange late autumn. Plant in a sheltered spot in the garden or grow in a container. Deciduous.

Your beautiful Maple will be happy if protected from strong hot winds and afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

This Acer has variegated creamy-white with pink leaves in spring. Bark has pink striations through out, especially on newer bark. Fast growing when young, this lovely maple will eventually produce a spreading plant with the colours becoming more intense with age. Deciduous.

Asahi Zuru translates to Rising Sun Shelter from cold wind and late frost

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aka Japanese Maple

The name may not be the most desirable but the tree certainly is. The rich red, spring foliage is finely dissected and holds its colour well throughout summer. In autumn the leaves turn a deeper shade of red before falling. Neat and tidy upright habit. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A great Maple for those that love deep wine foliage. The attractive dissected leaves remain a gorgeous shade of red all year round intensifying in the autumn. Very pretty and dainty. Lovely landscape feature tree. Protect from hot dry winds and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a small but gorgeous lace leaf that has an interesting green-red thing happening on it's new growth. The very dissected leaves display various shades of red throughout summer and autumn. Prefers filtered light in a sheltered position. Great for container growing. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

A dwarf Sango kaku. Discovered in Australia this dwarf form looks like a winner for those that want a true Sango but have little space. As with all colour barks you should not grow in really cold areas or wet areas. But for most this is a very nice smaller tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with very finely cut foliage. Slow growing when young. Globe-shaped form. Leaves emerge bright green and may have some crimson highlights when in full sun. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Known for it's transition of colour from greens to reds as winter progresses. As soon as the temperatures begin to drop the bark begins to change colour to yellow at the trunk, the colder it gets the further up the colour moves from pale yellow through orange to intense red at the tips. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. This is a beautiful Maple that is definitely a favourite of mine. The dainty, new spring leaves emerge pale yellow with hints of orange and red before slowly turning green over summer. In autumn the yellow and orange tones are once again to the fore prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Acer 'Katsura' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from harsh wind and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

Deeply dissected leaves of a wonderfull mossy-gold colour in spring, picking up greener tinges in summer and oranges and reds in autumn. Lovely red stems contrast with the gold foliage. Grow in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

The leaves of this dwarf Japanese Maple are much smaller than usual. Light-green leaves emerge with bright orange-red margins in spring. These turn yellow-green in summer before going a beautiful golden-yellow to orange in autumn. A compact, dense grower and a very nice small tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A most attractive Maple with bright red spring foliage that matures to deep red-black as it matures. Towards the end of summer there are green tones on the leaves before they once again turn fiery red prior to leaf fall. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

Red spring growth contrasts well against beautiful yellow and green leaves, green intensifies in summer, turns orange and yellow in autumn. An ideal specimen for a small garden. Its elegant, open shape looks especially good silhouetted on walls or buildings, perfect in a large container. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Magnificent foliage of the best variegated Acer. Each Spring new growth emerges with an array of eye catching colour. No need to wait for autumn colour change, this tree heralds spring already displaying a multitude of colours ranging from pink, green, red, cream and almost pure white. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with weeping, shrub-like form with mature plants having cascading branches. Leaves emerge bright crimson deepening to burgundy. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

This Maple will be happiest planted in a sheltered position with protection from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a very special upright form of Maple. The leaves have seven lobes and start off a soft shade of green in spring gradually deepening to a more traditional green. The wow factor kicks in during autumn with deep shades of red and scarlet prior to leaf fall. Deciduous.

Plant with protection from hot dry winds and afternoon sun for best results. 'Osakazui' is considered to be one the very best Maples for autumn colour. The name means 'Saki-Cup like leaf'. This Maple has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society and was the Maple Society of North America's Maple of the Year in 2020.

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aka Japanese Maple

Pretty "Pixie" could also be called "Lady in Red" as the new spring foliage is a rich vibrant red gradually maturing to a deeper black red. In autumn the leaves are a showy bright red. Use as a stand out contrast plant. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Maple. Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Maple

To make the most of this lovely Maple plant where the light will show through the deeply dissected burgundy foliage. Stunning. But wait there's more when the leaves turn a deep red in autumn. Happiest in a sheltered position out of the afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

An outstanding deciduous tree that is worthy of a special planting position where the spectacular autumn colour can really be enjoyed. The large glossy green leaves turn fiery orange and red from early autumn. Pyramidal shape when young and eventually forms a large round headed tree. Wow!

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aka Canadian Maple

A beautiful tree from North America which has reddish branchlets and buds and attractive clusters of small red flowers in spring followed by 'winged' seeds. The large palmate leaves are green in summer turning rich crimson red in autumn. Grows well in cool areas with rich moist soil. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A new weeping maple with colours unlike anything that has been available before. The spring growth comes out with lovely russet colours in pink, cream,and gold/yellow, before maturing to greens. Autumn colours are in yellow,orange and reds. Deciduous.

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aka Silver Maple, Soft Maple, Water Maple

The silver maple is a quick-growing species that may live up to 130 years or more and reach heights exceeding 100 feet. The deeply-lobed leaves are dark green on the surface with a downy white underside, resulting in a strikingly beautiful presentation when viewed as a whole. Deciduous.

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aka Coral Bark Maple

The main feature of this Maple is the fiery coral red colour of the branches and twigs that are a real stand out in winter when the tree is bare. The green summer foliage turns golden yellow in autumn. A statement feature tree worthy of a place in any planting scheme. Deciduous.

'Senkaki' AKA 'Sango Kaku' will do best in a sheltered position with protection from afternoon sun and harsh winds. 'Senkaki' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Lace Leaf Maple

A very pretty upright Maple with fine, lacy, bright green foliage on graceful, slightly pendulous branches. The autumn colours are in tones of soft yellow and gold with hints of red. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from strong winds. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Dwarf. This is an excellent small tree that will grow happily in a container or the garden. The branches and leaves are an attractive wine red which deepens slightly in autumn. Good compact upright habit. Happiest in the sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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A small-medium maple tree, with a beautiful rich reddish purple coloured leaf, presented with a rounded spreading crown. Colour holds until the end of summer when the autumnal change sees leaves turn a deep red shade. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A very popular Maple and deservedly so. Outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again fiery shades of red. Plant in morning sun or semi shade with protection from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Excellent small garden tree with outstanding brilliant red and shrimp pink spring foliage in spring that slowly turns green. In autumn the leaves are once again all fired up in shades of red. Best in morning sun or semi-shade and out of strong wind. Deciduous.

Named after Edward 'Skeeter' Rodd from Pennsylvania who introduced this cultivar in the 1970's. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. An upright form with lobed leaves that have distinctive orange tones as they emerge in spring. Gradually the leaves mature to a pale green. Orange-red in autumn. Plant in a sheltered position away from harsh wind and afternoon sun. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A rare and unusual coloured Japanese Maple. Mature leaves are green with white markings in summer, by autumn they transition to shades of bright peach and deep red. As the plant matures the foliage becomes more variegated making each seasons display slightly different. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Something a bit different in the Maple family. Attractive lime green bark is offset by the pretty soft yellow spring foliage that gradually turns lime green. In summer the foliage is fresh green and in autumn deep gold. Plant in sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A truly beautiful dwarf Maple that is worthy of a special sheltered spot in the garden. The dainty lobed foliage emerges pink in spring later turning green with the odd white leaf here and there. Nice for a special container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. A beautiful tall and elegant Maple with an upright habit. The spring leaves have 9-11 lobes and emerge shiny dark purple. Summer leaf colour has hues of bronze, red and green. Red tones in autumn prior to leaf fall. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

This Maple was discovered as a chance seedling in the Esveld Aceretum and is possibly a cross between A.shirasawanum and A.palmatum. It has received an Award of Merit.

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aka Silk Tree

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.

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalayan Birch - an attractive white bark, vibrant dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and interesting catkins in spring. An elegant tree that is perfect for all gardens, large or small. Looks great group planting. Prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Silver Birch or Alba

The ubiquitous 'Silver Birch' is popular for a reason - it's an easy to grow great looking deciduous tree. Smooth grey-white bark and delicate, green lacy foliage on arching branches. Looks great planted in groups. Plant in sun or part shade. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

Your young 'Silver Birch' will initially have a brown stem and the 'silver' colour will develop as it matures. Make sure your new tree gets a good drink during dry spells until it gets established.

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aka Eastern Redbud

An interesting deciduous tree with a tiered branch pattern. In spring the bare branches are smothered in clusters of tiny white blossom. Handsome, glossy green, heart shaped leaves follow. Mellow yellow autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Plant in deep fertile soil in a sheltered spot. Est 10yr.growth.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This tree is extremely eye catching when in bloom. The very large, pointed, creamy white floral bracts hang gracefully on layered branches reminiscent of a moonbeam dancing through the clouds! Very showy and attractive. Plant in the sun in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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 Sweet Gum

A distinguished narrow pyramidal form of this lovely deciduous tree. Large. lobed green leaves turn a deep burgundy red in autumn and hold well until leaf drop. Give this tree plenty of space so the true beauty can be appreciated. Prefers soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Deciduous

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aka Sweet Gum

Now this is really special. A unique form of Liquidambar with a dense, rounded habit. The fresh green summer foliage puts on a vibrant autumn display in tones of red and purple, holding well into winter. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Gum

This selected clone is well known for putting on a dazzling autumn display. The fresh green summer foliage gradually turns to rich tones of darkest crimson red as autumn arrives. Neat pyramidal habit and bark that is relatively smooth for a Liquidambar. Deciduous. Hgt in 10 year estimate only.

Plant in the sun in deep fertile soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results. 'Lane Roberts' has an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Sweet Gum

The 'Sweet Gum' is simply one of the best specimen trees for autumn colour. Green summer leaves turn brilliant tones of orange, red and purple in autumn. Will grow almost anywhere but prefers deep fertile soil. Attractive corky bark. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Gum

A special NZ selection of the tree commonly known as 'The American Sweet Gum'. The green lobed foliage turns to tones of deep purple in late summer and as autumn approaches red and gold tones appear. Plant for unhindered development in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

Important - plant your Liquidambar where the soil does not completely dry out in summer.

With its well formed, cup-shaped yellow flowers in Spring it will flower mid to late Spring this variety is considered `The Best` yellow to have in the garden. Later in Summer, Autumn it has lovely color in the foliage.

From the Stellata collection this is a stunning, deciduous shrub or small tree. Growing in a pyramidal shape it will make a feature point in a traditional garden or informal landscaping. Pure white flower that will tinge pink throughout Spring.

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An unusually dark hybrid showing clearly influence from Genie the parent. It is a rich glowing velvet red and in some lights the colour becomes almost brick red. This variety sets flowers on all the tips, meaning it will tend to be slower growing.

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Masses of beautiful carmine red spring flowers are followed by large purple red crab apples. The tall narrow columnar habit lends this special tree to many uses. Imagine a row marching along a driveway. You could even grow it in a container. The apples make delicious jelly.

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This NZ bred Crabapple is aptly named as it is absolutely gorgeous in spring when white to soft pink single blooms smother the branches. These are followed by masses of shiny bright crimson 'apples' that hold well on the tree through to autumn. Deciduous

Fruit is ideal for making delicious jelly.

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Jack Humm rhymes with yum because this is just a beautiful highly ornamental tree that you won't regret planting. The single white blossom in spring is followed by large shiny red 'apples' that stand out on the bare branches right through winter. Luckily birds seldom eat the fruit.

Good for making crabapple jelly

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Well it's called 'Profusion' for a reason - starts to flower from a young age and puts on a 'profuse' display of deep wine red blossom in spring. The flowers are followed by small red Crabapples. The coppery new leaf growth which turns fresh green for summer. Easy to grow in the sun.

This Malus will attract birds in your garden.

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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 Tupelo or Sour Gum

The Tupelo or Sour Gum is an elegant specimen tree highly rated for spectacular autumn colour and the fact that it flourishes in swampy conditions. The summer foliage is glossy green, lower branches are slightly pendulous in habit. Happy in sun or part shade. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

Choose the planting spot for your Nyssa with care as unlike most of my plants they don't like having a ride in the wheel-barrow to a new position.

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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 London Plane

London Plane. A large handsome specimen tree which is popular for avenue and street planting. Tolerant of pollution, poor soil and limited moisture. The large leaves are shaded soft green and complement the attractive mottled bark. Distinguished and deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Oriental Plane Tree

This form of Plane Tree is native to Eastern Europe and Asia, though is so tolerant and hardy it will grow almost anywhere. The large dissected soft green foliage forms a broad round head set on a trunk with attractive grey mottled bark. A handsome tree indeed. Deciduous.

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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.

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. Est.10yr.growth. NB will eventually reach 30m plus!

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aka Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry. Add a touch of softness in spring with this outstanding flowering Cherry that has masses of semi-double rich pink blossoms in pendulous clusters in spring. Open spreading habit. Vivid autumn colours. Easy to grow in well drained soil. Deciduous. RHS AGM.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Raised in NZ, 'Awanui' is a little different from other flowering cherries in that the horizontal branches drape softly almost to ground level. The prolific spring blooms are softest baby pink and single. A tree in full blossom is extremely pretty. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Raised in NZ, 'Awanui' is a little different from other flowering cherries in that the horizontal branches drape softly almost to ground level. The prolific spring blooms are softest baby pink and single. A tree in full blossom is extremely pretty. Definitely a must have. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Plum

Flowering Plum. A robust and highly decorative small tree with fragrant, double pink blossom that decorates the bare branches in early spring. The summer foliage is an attractive bronze-purple tone that makes a nice contrast to the all that green. Plant in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

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aka Taiwan Cherry or Tui Tree

Bred in NZ by Felix Jury and known here as the 'Tui Tree' because Tui just love the sweet nectar the flowers provide - in fact they go mad for it. A hybrid form of the 'Taiwan' flowering cherry with large, rosy red, bell shaped, blooms that start to appear around August. Deciduous.

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aka Taiwan Flowering Cherry or Tui Tree

Bred in NZ by Felix Jury and known here as the 'Tui Tree' because Tui just love the sweet nectar the flowers provide - in fact they go mad for it. A hybrid form of the 'Taiwan' flowering cherry with large, rosy red, bell shaped, blooms that start to appear around August. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Flowering Cherry or Sekiyama

'Kanzan' is deservedly one of the most popular flowering cherries. Gorgeous, fully double, pink blossoms hang in pendent clusters for several weeks in spring followed by coppery bronze new foliage. Fresh green summer leaves that have excellent autumn colour. Deciduous.

'Kanzan' has received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

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aka Weeping Rosebud Cherry

AKA the Weeping Rosebud Cherry this delightful little tree has an arching, graceful pendulous habit. In spring the branches are completely covered with sprays of dainty single pink blossoms. Use as a focal point in the border or perhaps even try in a large container. Deciduous.

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aka Taiwan Cherry

A very pretty flowering Cherry which is one of the first to blossom in spring. The flowers are a delicate shade of pink and smother the bare drooping branches in September. Good autumn colour. Best to avoid strong winds so the blossom is kept on the tree for as long as possible. Sterile.

Raised in NZ by Felix Jury. Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in well drained soil for best results.

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aka Prunus Pissardi Nigra

Black wooded with shiny dark purple Copper Beech like foliage. Showy small light pink blossoms in spring. his small tree has open, twiggy branches that are smothered in pale pink flowers. Deciduous

Each single flower has deeper contrasting stamens and the leaves emerge bright ruby red, changing to wine red and finally to deep plum through the summer.

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aka Himalayan Cherry Tree

Himalayan Cherry Tree. An attractive flowering Cherry with smooth bark that peels in horizontal layers. The pink, nectar laden blossom, loved by birds, appears when the branches are bare in winter. Plant in a sunny well drained position in nice deep loam. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Flowering Cherry. If you've ever stood underneath a Shimidzu Sakura in full blossom then you will know what an angel's clouds look like. A beautiful breathtaking tree with double pink blossoms that hang in clusters from long stalks. Excellent autumn colour. Deciduous.

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aka Flowering Cherry

Simply gorgeous is a bit of an understatement when it comes to describing this delicious flowering cherry. Graceful drooping branches are smothered in large semi-double fragrant white blossoms in October just as the new spring foliage emerges. Deciduous.

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aka Taiwan Cherry, Bell Cherry, Tui Tree

An improved and 'superb' version of the popular Prunus campanulata AKA 'The Tui Tree'. Brilliant, hot pink, bell shaped blossoms smother the bare branches in late winter. Ambrosia to nectar loving birds. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Deciduous.

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aka Yoshino Cherry

Welcome the Tuis to your garden with this beautiful flowering cherry. Single pink bells of blossom decorate the bare branches in late winter full of nectar that birds love. The new green foliage colours well in the autumn. Happiest in a sunny spot with well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Yoshino Cherry or Tokyo Cherry

This weeping tree even looks good naked but in spring it's all dressed up with pale pink to white single blossoms that smother the branches. The tree forms a broad umbrella of green foliage in summer. Vivid autumn display. A must have! Plant in a sunny well drained spot for best results. Deciduous

This tree was thought of as a species but is now thought to be an ancient hybrid of P.speciosa and P.subhirtella. No matter the origins it is a beauty. There are mass plantings in Washington DC and it is also a very popular street tree in Christchurch.

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aka Ornamental Pear

This Ornamental Pear is popular as a street or feature tree in the USA and is worthy of our attention. A lovely display of white blossom in spring followed by glossy green leaves that colour exceptionally well in autumn. Ornamental small brown fruit. Easy to grow, deciduous.

aka Ornamental Pear

An attractive ornamental pear with an upright habit. This tree has something to offer in almost every season. A profusion of white flowers in early spring, decorative (but inedible) green to brown fruit in summer and finally, a stunning display of red, orange and burgundy foliage in Autumn.

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aka Pin Oak

Pin Oak. One of my favourite Oaks for its graceful drooping branch formation. Handsome dark green foliage in summer that turns to fiery shades of red prior to leaf fall. A beautiful specimen tree that is hardy, tolerant and easy to grow in anything but alkaline soils. Est.10yr.growth.

The Pin Oak is more moisture tolerant than other Oaks and has a shallow rooting system. That is because its natural habitat is poorly drained flat land in eastern-central USA.

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aka Red Oak

Red Oak. A handsome specimen tree that once planted will be enjoyed for generations to come. Large lobed dark green leaves that colour well in tones of red and orange prior to leaf fall. Ideal paddock tree as it needs space to grow to its true glory. Deciduous. Height is 10 year estimate.

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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 Golden Elm

Golden Elm. Handsome stately tree with golden corrugated and serrated foliage. Superb associated with trees of copper, bronze, purple or rich green foliage. Magnificent shade, specimen or avenue tree. Hardy and will thrive in most soils and situations. Deciduous.