camelia tree
The camelia tree is a classic favourite among New Zealand gardeners, celebrated for its glossy evergreen foliage and spectacular blooms that brighten gardens from winter into spring. Whether you're designing a formal hedge, looking for a striking specimen plant, or seeking reliable year-round greenery, the camelia tree offers versatility and enduring beauty. This elegant small tree or large shrub captures attention with its layers of showy petals in shades of pink, red, white, or even yellow, providing a welcome splash of colour during the cooler months.
Magnolia Charles Raffill (Magnolia campbellii Charles Raffill)
Magnolia campbellii Charles Raffill is a deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, pink and white flowers in spring. The lovely blooms are borne on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 7 m tall and 7 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Magnolia Charles Raffill makes for a fantastic specimen and is commonly added to a mixed planting.
Magnolia liliiflora Nigra (Magnolia Tree Nigra)
Magnolia liliiflora Nigra, commonly known as Black Lily, is a stunning tree that bears masses of large and showy, purple flowers from late winter through into summer. Flowering begins on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Magnolia Nigra is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
