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Beautiful in spring with a bountiful display of fragrant deep pink blossom that is followed by ornamental purple-red fruit. The foliage is red toned and intensifies in colour prior to leaf fall. A highly ornamental tree with a narrow pyramidal habit. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous

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Brilliant display of single white flowers in spring followed by fresh green foliage and a mass display of medium sized golden fruit with yellow flesh that are suitable for making jelly. Grow in a sunny well drained spot in nice deep soil. Deciduous. PVR.

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aka Asian Crabapple

A unique species from Asia with very distinctive maple-like leaves that are glossy green in summer and turn a vivid range of orange and scarlet shades in autumn. Large clusters of single white flowers in spring are followed by pear shaped fruit of greenish yellow flushed with red. Deciduous

Taller growth habit and very worthwhile for many situations.

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aka Japanese Chonosuki Crabapple

A highly ornamental Japanese species with a strong erect, narrow habit. White/pink spring blossom followed by new silvery green foliage, changing to glossy green in summer and spectacular copper-yellow shades in autumn. The small 'apples' are green flushed with red. Deciduous.

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A popular cultivar for smaller gardens or container growing due to its narrow columnar habit. The pink spring blossom opens from tight scarlet buds and is followed by bright yellow 'apples' that are blushed with red. Hardy, tolerant and disease resistant. Deciduous.

As a general rule Crabapples are more tolerant of adverse soil conditions than other blossom trees and are long lived and hardy. They will do their best planted in the sun in well drained soil.

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A superb Crabapple bred in NZ and named after Mr Hayward Wright. Beautiful white blossom in spring followed by a plentiful supply of large crimson fruits that hold on the tree through winter. Wine coloured foliage late Summer - Autumn. Prefers a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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aka Indian Bead Tree

Wonderful quick growing shade tree that is tolerant of just about any conditions (including wind), easy to grow. Strong straight stem with smooth greyish bark. Panicles of fragrant lilac flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Deep green long narrow leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Dawn Redwood

Dawn Redwood. This ancient Chinese Conifer was rediscovered in the 1940's and is now grown throughout the world. A handsome tree with ferny green foliage and 'shaggy' brown bark. The foliage turns gold-bronze prior to leaf fall. Likes the sun and fertile soil. The Height is 10 year estimate. Deciduous.

Dawn Redwood is endangered in natural habitats.

aka Dawn Redwood, Sheridan Spire

Dawn Redwood. This ancient Chinese Conifer was rediscovered in the 1940's and is now grown throughout the world. A handsome tree with ferny green foliage and 'shaggy' brown bark. The foliage turns gold-bronze prior to leaf fall. Likes some shelter, sun and a fertile, moist soil. Deciduous.

Endangered in natural habitats.

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aka White Mulberry

You may know the Mulberry tree better for its role in silk production rather than as an ornamental plant however it is a worthy garden specimen. The glossy large heart shaped leaves always look fresh. Small edible fruits appear in spring and are loved by birds! Likes the sun. Deciduous.