Standards
PAGE 1 2 3 4 ALL 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 70cm Expected Stock Height: STD-70cm/HGT-110cm ? New stock expected Middle of July, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $89.99. Payment on order.
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-100/HGT-120 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Standard Mandarin Citrus. Medium sized, rich flavoured, aromatic fruit that is easy to peel. Tends to crop heavily every 2nd year. The fruit is mature from June through to August. Quite vigorous in habit but nice and bushy. Can be grown in a container in a warm sunny position as long as watered regularly. Evergreen. Mandarin Burgess Scarlet STD Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-140 ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka 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. Michelia Bubbles Std Current Stock Height: STD-110/HGT-180 cm ? Container: 25l ? $189.99 Michelia Bubbles Std Current Stock Height: STD-90-100/HGT-170 c ? Container: 35l ? $279.99 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 Expected Stock Height: STD-70/HGT-100 cm ? New stock expected Winter, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $154.99. Payment on order.
aka Michelia A relatively new introduction which is sure to be a winner amongst the gardening fraternity. Glossy leathery rounded foliage which always looks good. Fuzzy brown flower buds which open to the most beautifully scented cream flowers in early spring. Will grow well in a container. Michelia Gracipes Std Expected Stock Height: STD-150/HGT-170 cm ? THIS ITEM AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ONLY aka Standard Blood Orange Medium sized fruit, deep red flesh and rind with a bright red blush. Flavour is stronger and aroma is more intense than usual. Earliest ripening of the blood oranges but the longest to reach fruiting maturity. Few seeds. Plant in fertile soil, where this tree will get lots of sunshine. Evergreen Orange Blood Moro Patio std Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-120 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Citrus STD. The fruit rounded, orange in colour, and shaped like mini oval oranges that ripen from late summer. Will look lovely in a pot or container on the deck or planted in the garden as a specimen. Both Flesh and skins are edible but not to everyones liking. Evergreen. Orangequat Std Current Stock Height: 90/120 cm ? Container: 6l ? $169.99 aka Red Robin Standard. Bred in NZ, this popular hedging plant has deep red new growth for long periods in spring. The leaves gradually turn a deep glossy green. Tough and easy to grow. Perfect as a back-ground plant as well as a hedge. Evergreen. Photinia Red Robin Std 130cm Expected Stock Height: STD-130/HGT-180 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka False Acacia 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 1.2m Expected Stock Height: STD-120/HGT-140 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Liquidambar prefer a deeply worked soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Overall relatively easy and trouble free.
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Habit: Arching
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): STD
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Std
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Naturally grown in semi- and tropical regions, Blood Oranges required cool nights with daytime warmth with plenty of sunshine hours for the fruit to show "blood" colours. As trees mature the fruit colour is enhanced.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 90cm Std
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
Flowering is possible but not guaranteed. Ball can reach to 2x2m
Habit: Spreading
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size (HxW): Standard
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