Topiary-and-Standards - Must_haves/Topiary-and-Standards
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 ALL aka Tahitian or Persian Lime Citrus Standard. Beautiful glossy green aromatic foliage, delicious green skinned, seedless fruit full of juice that can be used from spring onwards. Fragrant blossoms and thornless branches all make for a winning combination. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Std Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-100 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. 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. Grafted on to a standard that forms a characterful 'corky' trunk. Deciduous. Liquidambar Gumball H/W 1.2m Current Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-150 ? Container: 8l ? $109.99 Liquidambar Gumball H/W 1.2m Expected Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-170 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. 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. Grafted on to a standard that forms a characterful 'corky' trunk. Deciduous.
Liquidambar Gumball H/W 1.8m Expected Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-200 cm ? THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Liquidambar Gumball H/W 1.7m Expected Stock Height: 170/230 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Box Honeysuckle 'Box Honeysuckle' is a fast growing evergreen shrub with tiny, oval, deep green, glossy leaves that are perfect for shaping and trimming. Popular for topiary and hedging and presented here as an attractive spiral. Hardy and easy to grow in the garden or a container, prefers a sunny position.
Lonicera Nitida Spiral Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 8L ? $149.99 aka Box Honeysuckle 'Box Honeysuckle' - Bushy evergreen shrub with tiny oval deep green leaves. Small creamy white fragrant flowers in summer. Often used as a faster growing Box substitute. Ideal for topiary work and very effective for hedging. Fast growing and hardy. Presented here as an upright standard.
Lonicera Nitida Std 75cm Current Stock Height: STD-75/HGT 90 ? Container: 8l ? $109.99 aka Fringe Flower An attractive and easy care shrub with arching branches of deep burgundy wine foliage. In spring and summer dark pink 'fringed' flowers appear and these carry a pleasant fragrance. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, prefers well drained soil. Presented here as a topiary standard.
Loropetalum Burgundy Std Expected Stock Height: STD-60/HGT-100 cm ? New stock expected Autumn, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Fringe Flower An interesting shrub with neat oval leaves that are shaded in tones of burgundy and deep green. The shaggy bright pink 'fringed' flower heads appear in spring. The growth habit is slightly lax and pendulous. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Evergreen.
Loropetalum China Pink Std 70cm Current Stock Height: STD-70cm/HGT-90cm ? Container: 10l ? $99.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Michelia Michelia Std. Bred in NZ this fabulous evergreen tree has glossy foliage, velvet buds, beautiful cream flowers with a pink blush and a gentle fragrance. What more could you want? Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position.
Evergreen. Michelia Bubbles Std New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $129.99. Payment on order.
Michelia Bubbles Std Expected Stock Height: STD-110/HGT-180 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Port Wine Magnolia Port Wine Magnolia. The dark wine-red blooms of this adaptable evergreen shrub are a little shy, hiding amongst the glossy green foliage. You'll definitely know they're there when you become intoxicated by the powerful fruity fragrance. Plant in sun or part shade with acid soil for best results.
Michelia Figo Std Current Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-130 cm ? Container: 6l ? $129.99 Michelia Figo Std Current Stock Height: STD-50/HGT-100-120 c ? Container: 8l ? $149.99 aka Chilean Guava or Cranberry Attractive bronze-green foliage all year round, fragrant pretty white flowers in spring and edible reddish-purple berries in summer. The berries are often referred to as 'Cranberries' but they are not the true Cranberry. Nonetheless they have a nice flavour and are pleasant to eat.
Myrtus Ugni Std Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-90 cm ? Container: 8l ? $109.99 HL Nurseries Limited t/a Wairere Nursery![]()
While it is common to use Limes when they are green they are actually fully ripe when they turn yellow like a Lemon. They will fall naturally from the tree once ripe.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Stdcm x cm![]()
Plant your Liquidambar in deeply worked soil that does not completely dry out in summer.
Leaves: Deciduous, Seasonal Change
Mature Size (HxW): 1.5m x 0.6m![]()
Plant your Liquidambar in deeply worked soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results.
Leaves: Deciduous, Seasonal Change
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.1m x 1m
New stock expected End of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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'Box Honeysuckle' or Lonicera does have small creamy fragrant flowers in summer but these are usually removed with regular clipping. To keep your spiral shape trim regularly with sharp secateurs.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Topiary![]()
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Std![]()
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
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