deciduous shade trees
Deciduous shade trees are a popular choice for New Zealand gardens, parks, and streetscapes. Their broad canopies provide cooling shade in summer while allowing sunlight to filter through in winter when their leaves fall, creating a dynamic, ever-changing landscape. With benefits that range from improving air quality and reducing energy costs to supporting local wildlife, deciduous shade trees are the perfect solution for homeowners looking to balance beauty, function, and sustainability in their outdoor spaces.
Fraxinus Purple Spire
Fraxinus 'Purple Spire' is an elegant deciduous tree admired for its upright narrow habit and outstanding autumn foliage that develops rich purple and burgundy tones. This attractive shade tree is ideal for New Zealand gardens where space is limited but strong vertical structure is desired. It is perfect for avenues, feature planting, and larger residential landscapes.
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Platanus acerifolia
Platanus acerifolia, commonly known as the London Plane Tree, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The foliage is lush, dark green, and develops a yellow-brown colour before falling in autumn. A distinctive feature of this tree is the brown bark, which is shed to reveal a cream-white inner bark, resulting in a trunk with a somewhat mottled appearance as it grows to about 25 m tall and 20 m wide (though it can be trimmed as necessary). Platanus acerifolia makes a fantastic shade tree and is commonly grown as a specimen in extensive gardens or parks, or used in an avenue planting.
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