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A Sophora chathamica tree growing in a garden with green foliage.

Sophora chathamica (Coastal Kowhai)

Sophora chathamica, commonly known as the Coastal Kowhai, is a NZ native tree grown for its foliage and flowers. It has attractive fern-like leaves and masses of yellow flowers in spring as it grows to 10 m tall and 4 m wide. Sophora chathamica is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a native planting, added to a coastal garden, or planted to attract birds.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
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Robinia Frisia

Robinia Frisia, commonly known as the Golden Robinia, features fern-like foliage that emerges light yellow-green in spring, ages to become green-yellow, then turns bright yellow in autumn before falling. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are borne from late spring through summer and add extra interest to this tree. It will reach 12 m tall and 6 m wide. Robinia Frisia is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, planted to border an entrance, or grown to provide summer shade.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 12.00 m
Spread: 6.00 m
Flowering time: Spring, Summer
Garden uses: Avenues, Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Japanese, Modern
An Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen and Chicken Fern) growing in a shaded postion and displaying lush, green fronds.

Asplenium bulbiferum (Hen And Chicken Fern)

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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Podocarpus macrophyllus (Japanese Yew)

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Cyathea dealbata (Punga)

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Sophora Goldies Mantle (Sophora Goldies Mantle )

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Blechnum novae-zelandiae (Kiokio)

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Albizia julibrissin 'Rosea' pink flowers and lush, green foliage.

Albizia julibrissin Rosea

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Podocarpus Maki (Fern Pine)

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Tilia cordata

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Ulmus carpinifolia Variegata (Field Elm)

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Fraxinus excelsior, commonly known as the European Ash or Common Ash, is a large and stately, deciduous tree grown for its rich and colourful...

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Phebalium Illumination (Satin Wood Tree)

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Cercis chinensis Avondale (Chinese Redbud)

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Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii

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Carpinus betulus

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Koelreuteria paniculata, commonly known as the Golden Rain tree, this is a stunning, small tree. It features clusters of bright yellow flowers on...

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Robinia Mop Top

Robinia Mop Top is a small, deciduous tree grown for its impressive foliage and tidy form. This tree grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very...

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Magnolia Brixton Belle (Magnolia Tree Brixton Belle)

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

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Sophora chathamica (Coastal Kowhai)

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