Topiary-and-Standards - Must_haves/Topiary-and-Standards
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL aka Kohuhu Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of shimmering silver green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR. Pittosporum Silverball Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $29.99 Pittosporum Silverball Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? New stock expected Middle of April, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Locust Bella's Gold has golden yellow foliage with contrasting red stems that forms a 'lollipop' ball of foliage on a straight stem. Good for small gardens and can be grown in a container. Prefers a sheltered position with well drained soil. Trim regularly if you wish to keep the round shape. Deciduous.
Robinia Bellas Gold Mop Top H/W 1.5m Expected Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-200cm ? THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS aka Contorted Black Locust Do you want something really different to feature in the garden or a container? The twisted contorted branches and lacy foliage of 'Lace Lady' will certainly attract attention. White fragrant flowers may occur in summer and nice yellow autumn foliage. Height will depend on graft. Deciduous.
Robinia Lace Lady H/W 1m Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 ? New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Mop Top 'Mop Top' forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions except wet feet. Trim to maintain shape and size. Deciduous.
Robinia Mop Top H/W 1.2m Expected Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-150 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Mop Top "Mop Top" forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy Robinia Mop Top H/W 1.5m Expected Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-170 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Mop Top 1.7m 'Mop Top' forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions except wet feet. Trim to maintain shape and required size. Deciduous.
Robinia Mop Top H/W 1.7m Expected Stock Height: STD-170/HGT-230 cm ? THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS aka Mop Top 'Mop Top' forms a ball of fresh lustrous foliage on a sturdy lollipop stem. Makes a strong statement in any planting scheme especially avenue planting. Equally fabulous in a large container. Hardy and tolerant of most conditions except wet feet. Trim to maintain shape and required size. Deciduous.
Robinia Mop Top H/W 1.8m Expected Stock Height: STD-180/HGT-200 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kowhai If you want a well behaved & rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact & tidy & completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter. The birds love the nectar, especially wax eyes. Looks stunning in a container. Easy to grow. Sophora Dragons Gold Std Expected Stock Height: STD-80/HGT-120 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Germander Add a touch of the Mediterranean with this informal standard of silvery foliage. Looks wonderful combined with whites or blues. Happiest in a warm, sunny well drained spot. Lavender blue flowers appear throughout the year. Clips well. Suitable for a container. Evergreen. Teucrium Fruticans Std 70 cm Current Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-85 cm ? Container: pb18 ? $99.99 aka Star Jasmine Jasmine standards. In my opinion one of the best evergreen climbers available to gardeners. Leathery glossy green leaves that have tones of red in winter and myriads of little white star shaped flowers in summer. Wonderfully fragrant. A wonderful weeping standard form. Evergreen Trachelospermum Jasminoides Std Current Stock Height: STD-60/HGT-100 cm ? Container: 15l ? $144.99 HL Nurseries Limited t/a Wairere Nursery![]()
PVR:
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 80cm x 80cm![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m
New stock expected Beginning of August, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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Robinia are generally tolerant of poor soil but they like moisture and protection from strong wind. Flowering is possible but not guaranteed.
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.2m![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.6m![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.![]()
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Compact
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard![]()
The secret to your Teucrium std looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard![]()
Habit: Climbing
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Climbercm x cm
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