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aka Persian Witch Hazel

Weeping Witch Hazel. A special small tree with a neat, erect growth habit. Unusual crimson tassel like flowers on bare branches in late winter. Lustrous dark green foliage in spring that colours well in autumn. As the tree matures the trunk has attractive flaking bark. Deciduous.

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aka Empress Tree or Umbrella Tree

Empress Tree. A fast growing, highly ornamental tree with large heart shaped green leaves. Brown flower buds formed in autumn open to reveal fox-glove like, trumpet shaped, fragrant blooms in soft lilac. Plant in a sheltered position to avoid wind damage. Otherwise undemanding. Deciduous.

This magnificent looking tree is grown extensively in Japan for the production of high quality paper. It can be cut back hard each year and will re-grow quite quickly and produce enormous leaves but no flowers.

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aka Poplar

Poplar. This popular shelter belt tree grows rapidly into a tall stately column of fresh green foliage. Will tolerate just about any conditions even damp and heavy soil. Nice yellow tones prior to leaf fall. Hardy and deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. NB will eventually reach 30m plus!

Poplars are wonderful shelter and landscape trees but do need room to grow. Their roots can be invasive so ensure they are not planted near domestic drains or pathways.

aka Poplar

Poplar. This popular farm shelter belt tree grows rapidly into a tall stately column of fresh green foliage. Will tolerate just about any conditions even damp and heavy soil. Prefers a more sheltered position. Hardy and deciduous. Est.10yr.growth. NB will eventually reach 30m plus!

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aka Swamp Cypress

Something just a little different - a deciduous conifer and unlike its other family members happy to grow in swampy wet areas. Attractive soft ferny green foliage in spring, in autumn this turns a warm rusty brown before falling. Fibrous red brown bark and a nice sturdy trunk complete the picture.

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aka Swamp Cypress

Swamp Cypress - Weeping. A unique deciduous conifer that has attractive green ferny foliage that turns golden brown before leaf fall. Interesting fibrous bark and 'knobbly knees' that grow from the roots. This form has pendulous side branches giving the tree a naturally graceful habit.

Taxodium 'McLaren' Falls will grow happily in moist to wet soil but will also tolerate growing in normal garden soil as long as it does not completely dry out in summer. Named for where it was discovered - McLaren Falls in the Kaimai Ranges.

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aka Weeping Elm

Weeping Elm. A very special weeping tree with graceful pendulous branches clothed in deep green leaves with 'toothed' edges. The tree matures into a dome headed shape with the branches draping to the ground. Looks good all year round even when bare. Hardy and easy to grow. Deciduous.

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aka Horizontal Elm

Horizontal Elm. A unique tree with a rigid, horizontal branch structure that makes it ideal as a stand alone specimen or as the perfect shade tree with plenty of head room beneath. Fresh green leaves with 'toothed' edges. Hardy, tolerant and easy to grow but oh so special. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Elm

Forms a graceful, spreading tree ideal for providing shade in larger gardens. Fast growing when young, then growth slows with maturity. Forms a vase shape with a rounded crown. Foliage turns striking shades of yellow, orange and red in autumn. Prefers moist well drained soil and full sun.