Celebration Plants
PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL aka Totara Whilst this evergreen native tree will eventually reach 30m it won't happen in your life time as it is very slow growing. A highly valued native with a special place in Maori history. Dense, bronze green, stiff narrow leaves adorn a handsome pyramidal tree. Estimated height after 10 years, 6m. Podocarpus Totara Current Stock Height: 180/220 cm ? Container: 17l ? $139.99 Podocarpus Totara Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $36.99 aka Scarlet Oak If you are lucky enough to have the space to grow this magnificent Oak tree then seriously consider putting in more than 1 because it is just so handsome. Deep green, glossy, deeply lobed foliage in summer that turns an intense scarlet autumn. Acorns in winter. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.
Quercus Coccinea Expected Stock Height: 190/240 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $84.99. Payment on order.
This Rhododendron has very attractive soft pink blooms fading to cream with a lovely deep pink frilly edge. NZ raised. Impressive large green foliage. Spring flowering. Plant in a semi-shaded position and mulch regularly to keep the roots cool. Evergreen.
Rhododendron Irene Bain Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 6l ? $69.99 aka Rhododendron Rhododendron Open trumpets of cream edged with deep shell pink appear in rounded trusses in spring. Very striking. Happiest in semi-shade with acid soil. Mulch the roots annually to keep cool. Evergreen.
Rhododendron Manda Sue Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 6l ? $69.99 aka Californian Redwood The California Redwood is a majestic forest giant in its natural habitat. It will need a permanent space to develop as it is very large and long lived. The upwardly mobile trunk is strong and straight with attractive reddish brown bark. Attractive feathery foliage sprays of green. Evergreen.
Sequoia Sempervirens Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? Container: 8l ? $44.99 aka Japanese Snowdrop Tree Beautiful small tree with a slender smooth trunk and a spreading fan like branch structure. Graceful dark green oval leaves with a scalloped edge. Clusters of fragrant white 'snowdrop' shaped bells hang gracefully from the branches in late spring. Well worth planting. Deciduous.
Styrax Japonica Expected Stock Height: 150/160 cm ? New stock expected End of July, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $79.99. Payment on order.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
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Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 5m
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Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Suggested Occasion: Girls Names
Growing Rhododendrons
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1m x 1m
Suggested Occasion: Girls Names
This handsome tree grows best in well drained, deep rich soil in filtered sunlight or part shade. Looks wonderful in a natural group. A tree to plant for the grand-children. Height given is 10 year estimate.
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
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Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
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