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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.

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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.

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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.

Growing Rhododendrons

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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.

Growing Rhododendrons

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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.

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.

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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.

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aka Walnut

Not only is 'Meyric' a fast growing stately tree it has been selected by the NZ Tree Crops Association as an excellent cultivar for nut production - harvest in approx 5 years. Large nuts are produced on a relatively large tree. Self-fertile, improve yields with another Walnut tree nearby. Deciduous.

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aka Walnut

A fast growing stately tree that is both ornamental and productive. Wilson's Wonder is a specially developed cultivar ensuring production of edible nuts from a young age with full crops being achieved after approx. 7 years. They fall to the ground when they are ready to munch. Deciduous.

Self-fertile, improve crop when more than one variety of Walnut is planted.