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Nz Native Trees For Small Gardens

Laurelia novae-zelandiae (Pukatea)

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a NZ native tree that thrives in damp areas. This slow growing tree has a distinctive buttressed trunk which gives it lateral support. It bears attractive, glossy green leaves with a serrated edge, and grows slowly to eventually reach 25 m tall and 10 m wide. Laurelia novae-zelandiae is commonly planted around swampy areas or on the edge of a stream, grown as a specimen, or included in a revegetation exercise.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Shade, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Native, Riparian

Olearia lineata (Daisy Tree)

Olearia lineata, commonly known as Tree Daisy, is a small and bushy, NZ native tree. It bears masses of fine, criss-crossing branches that host very small leaves. Small, white flowers are produced in clusters through summer and autumn as it grows to 5 m tall and 2 m wide. Olearia lineata is commonly included in a mixed or native planting, used in riparian plantings, or included in revegetation projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Knightia excelsa (Rewarewa)

Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual, yet attractive, dark...

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Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta, commonly known as Kanuka or the White Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves which release...

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Podocarpus totara (Totara)

Podocarpus totara, otherwise known as the Tōtara tree, is an iconic, NZ native tree featuring needle-like, green foliage. It grows with a broad and...

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Leptospermum Blossom

Leptospermum Blossom, commonly known as NZ Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native shrub that produces stunning flowers. Double, pink flowers are...

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Podocarpus totara Aurea (Golden Totara Tree)

Podocarpus totara Aurea, commonly known as Golden Totara, features golden foliage, which is made up of short, needle-like leaves that are held...

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Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (Kahikatea)

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (aka Podocarpus dacrydioides), commonly known as Kahikatea or White Pine, is a slow growing, NZ native tree capable of...

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Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as Titoki or NZ Oak, is a NZ native, evergreen tree growing to about 8 m tall and 3 m wide. It carries glossy...

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Agathis australis (Kauri Tree)

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)

Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves...

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Hedycarya arborea

Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a small tree with attractive, dark green foliage and berries that are a magnet for birds...

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Dicksonia squarrosa

Dicksonia squarrosa, commonly known as NZ Wheki or Rough Tree Fern, is a NZ native tree fern that features a slender trunk and lovely fronds. They...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Fig French Sugar (Fig Tree NZ)

Fig French Sugar produces fruit with a green-brown skin and pink flesh in autumn. The medium sized fruit and produced early-mid season. It grows as a...

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Prunus Accolade (Accolade Cherry Tree)

Prunus Accolade is a variety of Flowering Cherry that features masses of semi-double flowers. The frilly and pink blooms are borne in clusters...

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Laurus nobilis angustifolia (Bay Tree angustifolia)

Laurus nobilis angustifolia is a variety of Laurel grown for its compact growth habit and elegant foliage. This evergreen tree features lush, dark...

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree)

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Laurel or Bay Tree, is an evergreen tree that features leaves that are glossy green, aromatic, and somewhat...

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Quercus robur (Oak Tree)

Quercus robur, commonly known as the English Oak tree or Pedunculate Oak, is a large and stately, deciduous tree. This Oak tree typically grows to 25...

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Magnolia Iolanthe (Magnolia Tree Iolanthe)

Magnolia Iolanthe is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink flowers through late winter and early spring. The fragrant blooms...

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Magnolia Vulcan (Magnolia Vulcan tree)

Magnolia soulangeana Vulcan is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, rose-red flowers through late winter and...

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Phebalium Illumination (Satin Wood Tree)

Phebalium Illumination is a fast growing, small tree that carries aromatic, narrow leaves which are variegated with green and yellow. Small...

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Platanus acerifolia (Plane Tree)

Platanus acerifolia, commonly known as the London Plane Tree, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The...

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

Commonly known as the Empress Tree, this is a showy tree grown for its impressive flowering. Masses of showy, lilac-blue flowers are borne in...

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Fagus sylvatica (Beech Tree)

Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the Common Beech or European Beech, is a large, deciduous tree that grows with a broad, spreading crown. The...

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Magnolia Cameo (Magnolia Tree Cameo)

Magnolia Cameo is an outstanding deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple, and white flowers through late winter and early spring...

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Magnolia Cleopatra (Cleopatra Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Cleopatra is an outstanding tree that produces masses of large and showy, dark purple flowers through late winter and early spring. The...

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Olive Verdale (Verdale Olive Tree)

Olea Verdale is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Acer capillipes (Acer capillipes Tree)

Acer capillipes is a variety of Snake Bark Maple grown for its rich foliage and interesting flowers. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink...

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Magnolia Felix (Felix Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Felix is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, rose-pink flowers through late winter and spring. The fragrant...

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Ginkgo Little Weeper (Maidenhair Tree)

Ginkgo Little Weeper, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. This deciduous tree has...

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Olive Mission (Mission Olive Tree)

Olea Mission is a variety of Olive tree grown for its high yields of medium sized fruit. They are dark purple-black when mature in autumn and...

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae (Pukatea)

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