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aka Sweet Gum

A handsome specimen tree with an upright form and graceful drooping outer branches. The large, lobed, green summer leaves turn striking shades of pale orange and apricot in autumn, eventually turning purple prior to leaf fall. Give it space so it can show its true glory. RHS AGM. Deciduous.

It is important that your Liquidambar is planted in a position where the soil does not completely dry out in summer.

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A very special deciduous tree with a upright columnar (fastigate) habit. The distinctive fresh green foliage is large and lobed and turns a warm golden yellow in autumn. The summer flowers are also most distinctive - tulip shaped, fragrant and coloured green with an orange base. Deciduous.

The Liriodendron is commonly known as the 'Tulip Tree' because of the shape of flowers. 'Arnold' may take 3 to 4 years to flower after planting. Happy in sun or part shade in deep acid soil that does not dry out completely in summer.

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aka Tulip Tree

Tulip Tree. A magnificent specimen tree that is worthy of planting. Strong straight trunk pyramidal form and attractive large, lobed, green and leaves that turn deeper yellow in autumn. In the spring it flowers with unusual tulip shaped green blooms with orange markings. A great paddock tree. Deciduous. Est 10yr.growth.

The Liriodendron is a close relative of the Magnolia and likes the same type of deep acid soil. It is more tolerant of moisture than the Magnolia. A perfect memorial tree to celebrate a birth. Give this tree the space it deserves to reach its full magnificence.

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aka Magnolia

Raised in NZ by Vance Hooper this hybrid will flower from a young age. Its growth habit is shrub like but with upright growing branches. The spring flowers are large and a rich deep violet red shade. Dark green foliage. Plant in a wind free spot in acid soil.

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aka Magnolia

A NZ bred Magnolia of exceptional quality with large thick textured blooms of white blushed with pink at the base. Starts flowering at approximately 3 years of age. Very vigorous growth habit. Prefers acid soil and a sheltered spot. Est.10yr. growth.

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aka Magnolia

A NZ hybrid with blooms of immense proportions. Up to 36cm! Simply breath taking when in full bloom. The flowers are pink on the outside and pure white inside. As the blooms are so large it is important to plant in a sheltered position to avoid wind damage. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Magnolia

Bred in NZ by Os Blumhardt and what a great legacy this beautiful Magnolia is. Simply sumptuous large blooms of rich deep pink will delight your senses in spring. Narrow upright habit. Plant in a wind free spot in acid soil for best results. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Magnolia

Bred in the Land of the Long White Cloud 'Billowing Cloud' has distinctive white blooms with just a soft blush of rose pink at the base of the petals. The blooms sit up nicely on the bare branches and have quite a strong fragrance. Plant in a sheltered spot in acid soil. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Magnolia

Raised in NZ by Mark Jury this stunning Magnolia has large cup shaped blooms of an exceptionally dark ruby-red. Generous with bloom from a young age and a vigorous grower. Plant in a sunny sheltered position in acid soil.

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aka Magnolia

An exciting Magnolia bred in Brixton, Taranaki which is sure to gain world wide attention. Flower buds form after the 1st year of planting and open to large rich pink blooms with a soft inner blush. Breath taking in full bloom and worthy of a place in any garden. Est.10yr.growth.