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aka Mexican Lime

Citrus. Mexican or Key Lime. Flowers and fruits almost continuously if grown in a nice warm sheltered position. The fruit is small and round and yellow when completely ripe. Ideal for container growing. The Aromatic rind is used cooking. Frost Tender, suitable warmer climates. Evergreen.

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aka Tahitian Lime

Citrus. Aromatic foliage, highly scented flowers and delicious small juicy fruit. Harvest the fruit when green for that really tangy zing. The fruit gradually turns yellow when fully ripe. Keep clipped in shape to maintain the standard. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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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.

Plant your Liquidambar in deeply worked soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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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.

Plant your Liquidambar in deeply worked soil that does not completely dry out in summer for best results.

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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 prefer a deeply worked soil that does not dry out completely in summer. Overall relatively easy and trouble free.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.