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deciduous tree with lime green leaves

Looking for a striking deciduous tree with lime green leaves for your New Zealand garden? These refreshing trees add uplifting colour and a sense of lightness to any landscape. Whether you want a focal point in your lawn, a beautiful avenue, or a shade tree that brightens up in spring and autumn, a deciduous tree with lime green leaves is an inspired choice. These trees not only create a vibrant seasonal display but also offer cooling shade in summer and allow sunlight through in winter, making them highly practical for Kiwi gardens.

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Acer palmatum Ukon

Acer palmatum 'Ukon' is a distinctive Japanese Maple admired for its unusual lime green foliage that brings fresh colour to the garden. New leaves emerge bright chartreuse in spring, holding their vibrant tone through summer before turning warm golden shades in autumn.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.50 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Garden uses: Containers, Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Tilia cordata

Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) is a majestic deciduous tree admired for its symmetrical form, heart shaped green leaves, and highly fragrant pale yellow flowers in summer. It develops into an impressive shade tree with attractive golden autumn foliage, making it ideal for avenues, parks, and large gardens.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Prunus 'Ukon'

Prunus 'Ukon' is a rare and elegant flowering cherry tree admired for its unusual pale yellow green blossoms during spring. This deciduous ornamental...

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Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade'

Heuchera 'Lime Marmalade' is a vibrant perennial prized for its brilliant lime green foliage that adds brightness and contrast to the garden...

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Melia azedarach tree.
Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree, White Cedar) is a graceful deciduous tree valued for its attractive fern like foliage, fragrant clusters of lilac...

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Zelkova serrata

Zelkova serrata is an impressive deciduous tree valued for its graceful branching, attractive green foliage, and colourful autumn display. The finely...

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Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Fraxinus 'Green Glow'

Fraxinus 'Green Glow' is an attractive deciduous tree valued for its fresh green foliage, upright form, and dependable seasonal structure. The leafy...

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Ulmus 'Lobel' (Dutch Elm Tree)

Ulmus 'Lobel' is a refined deciduous elm valued for its narrow upright form, dense green foliage, and excellent suitability as an avenue or specimen...

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Santolina 'Lime Fizz' green-yellow shrub growing in a basket.
Santolina 'Lime Fizz'

Santolina 'Lime Fizz' is a vibrant evergreen shrublet admired for its bright lime green foliage and compact, mounding form. This hardy Mediterranean...

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Dodonaea viscosa small tree with green foliage.
Dodonaea viscosa (Green Ake Ake)

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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A large Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa tree).
Beilschmiedia tawa (Tawa Tree)

Beilschmiedia tawa, commonly known as the Tawa Tree, is a tall and graceful evergreen native to New Zealand. It is admired for its straight trunk...

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A 'Tahitian' Lime tree with green fruit and lush, green foliage.
Lime Tahitian

The 'Tahitian' Lime is a popular and quick-growing shrub that bears masses of medium-sized fruit that are juicy, strongly scented, and have that...

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A Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' tree.
Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves'

Pyrus 'Autumn Leaves' is an ornamental pear admired for its vibrant autumn colour display. This deciduous tree produces lush green foliage through...

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Carex comans green plants with dense, green foliage in a garden.
Carex comans Green

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

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Prunus yedoensis

Prunus yedoensis is a beautiful deciduous flowering tree valued for its abundant spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Masses of pale pink buds...

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Fagus 'Dawyck Green' specimen tree.
Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Green'

Fagus sylvatica 'Dawyck Green', also known as Green Beech, is a stunning columnar tree with dense, glossy green foliage. Its upright, narrow growth...

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A Ginkgo 'Jade Butterflies' specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Ginkgo 'Jade Butterflies'

Ginkgo 'Jade Butterflies' is a smaller variety of Ginkgo biloba, grown for its showy and colourful foliage. This deciduous tree has distinctive...

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Lomandra Lime Tuff in a garden showing elegant foliage.
Lomandra Lime Tuff

Lomandra 'Lime Tuff' is a hardy evergreen ornamental grass valued for its vibrant lime green foliage and compact tidy growth habit. This versatile...

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Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit with yellow flesh cut in half.
Citrus australasica

Citrus australasica, commonly known as the Finger Lime or Caviar Lime, is an evergreen shrub grown for its unusual fruit, which is regarded as a food...

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Prunus 'Ichiyo'

Prunus 'Ichiyo' is an elegant deciduous flowering tree prized for its spectacular spring blossom and graceful spreading form. Large clusters of soft...

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Prunus 'Tai Haku'

Prunus 'Tai Haku' is a spectacular deciduous flowering tree valued for its exceptionally large white spring blossoms and elegant spreading form. The...

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Lomandra Little Lime in a garden with lush, green foliage.
Lomandra Little Lime

Lomandra Little Lime is a compact ornamental grass known for its vibrant lime-green foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing to about 50 cm in height...

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'Bearss' Lime green fruit.
Lime Bearss

The 'Bearss' Lime, also known as Persian or Tahitian lime, is a vigorous, nearly thornless citrus tree that thrives in New Zealand’s warmer regions...

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Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' lush, green foliage.
Pittosporum 'Mountain Green'

Pittosporum 'Mountain Green' is a robust New Zealand native shrub prized for its vibrant green foliage and dense growth. Perfect for creating privacy...

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Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' trees with yellow foliage in autumn.
Liriodendron tulipifera 'Fastigiata' (Tulip Tree)

Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, also known as the Upright Tulip Tree, is a stunning deciduous tree admired for its narrow, columnar form. It...

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Griselinia 'Gecko Green' plants growing as a hedge.
Griselinia 'Gecko Green'

Griselinia 'Gecko Green' is an attractive evergreen shrub valued for its fresh green foliage, dense growth, and dependable year round structure. It...

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Coprosma 'Green Rocks'

Coprosma 'Green Rocks' is a hardy evergreen shrub admired for its dense compact growth habit and fresh green glossy foliage. This attractive New...

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Phormium 'Emerald Green' plants in a mixed planting.
Phormium 'Emerald Green'

Phormium 'Emerald Green' is a compact New Zealand flax valued for its rich emerald green foliage and tidy growth habit. This hardy evergreen provides...

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Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' hedge with bright green foliage.
Thuja occidentalis 'Smaragd' (Green Cedar)

Thuja 'Smaragd', commonly known as the Green or Emerald Cedar, grows with a narrow, dense, and columnar habit. The foliage is rich green, sometimes...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa) specimen tree with masses of red flowers in a coastal location.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers...

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Corokia 'Geenty's Green' hedge.
Corokia 'Geenty's Green'

Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a hardy, NZ native shrub that bears narrow, olive-green leaves that have a silver underside. Masses of small, star-like...

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Acer palmatum Ukon

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What is a Deciduous Tree with Lime Green Leaves?

A deciduous tree with lime green leaves will shed its foliage each autumn and burst back into life with fresh, chartreuse foliage in spring. This trait brings a dynamic quality to your garden, as you’ll enjoy vivid summer greenery, autumn colour, and the sculptural beauty of bare branches during the cooler months. Lime green foliage stands out beautifully against deeper evergreens and adds dimension to layered planting schemes.

Top Choices for Lime Green Deciduous Trees in New Zealand

Several exceptional varieties stand out when it comes to selecting a deciduous tree with lime green leaves for New Zealand gardens:

Tilia europaea

Known as the common lime or European linden, Tilia europaea is a much-loved choice for avenues, parks, and large gardens. In spring and early summer, it produces heart-shaped, lime green leaves that create a dense, cooling canopy. The leaves shimmer gently in the breeze, offering a tranquil effect. Mature trees grow tall and stately, attracting bees with their fragrant late-spring flowers.

Tilia cordata

Tilia cordata, or small-leaved lime, is valued for its fine-textured lime green leaves and excellent tolerance of urban conditions. The foliage maintains its fresh green throughout spring and summer, eventually turning buttery-yellow in autumn. It’s perfect for driveways, boundary lines, or as a feature tree.

Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime)

If you love larger foliage, Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime) offers heart-shaped lime green leaves that can grow quite broad. This species provides a lush, almost tropical feel to gardens, especially when paired with darker evergreens or mixed borders.

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

While rowans are best known for their autumn berries, Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ) greets spring with vibrant lime green leaflets. The foliage turns orange-red in autumn, prolonging seasonal interest.

Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk)

The newer Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk) introduces a fresh take on classic magnolias, featuring lush lime green leaves and large spring blooms. It’s ideal for adding both architectural foliage and striking flowers to your garden.

Tips for Planting and Caring for Deciduous Trees with Lime Green Leaves

Most deciduous trees with lime green leaves grow well in full sun to part shade and appreciate deep, fertile soil. Water young trees well, mulch to retain moisture, and prune as needed to maintain shape or remove damaged wood. Given their relatively fast growth, these trees provide excellent shelter and shade in just a few seasons.

Create a Lush, Light-filled Garden

Choosing a deciduous tree with lime green leaves is an easy way to brighten shady spots or create a cheerful garden backdrop. Explore our range of Tilia europaea, Tilia cordata, Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime), Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ), and Magnolia Deryk (Magnolia Tree Deryk) to find the perfect tree for your landscape. Liven up your outdoor space with the luminous beauty of lime green leaves this season.

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