evergreen birch tree
If you’re searching for an “evergreen birch tree,” you’re certainly not alone. Many garden enthusiasts in New Zealand love the idea of a graceful birch with year-round foliage. However, one important thing to note is that true birches (Betula species) are deciduous, meaning they shed their leaves in autumn and reemerge with lush growth each spring. Still, there are inspired landscape solutions for anyone seeking the signature beauty of birches and the structure of evergreen trees in their garden.
Lagunaria patersonia
Lagunaria patersonia, commonly known as the Primrose Tree, is an attractive, evergreen tree featuring lovely flowers. The showy, single flowers are produced from summer through autumn and start out pink but gradually fade to white. They are great for attracting birds and bees and are complemented with lush, olive-green foliage as it grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide though. Lagunaria patersonia is commonly grown as a specimen, maintained in a courtyard or cottage garden, added to a mixed planting, or used in an avenue planting.
From $343.89
Betula 'Wade's Gold'
Betula 'Wade's Gold' is a striking ornamental birch admired for its vibrant golden foliage and elegant upright form. The bright leaves create a luminous display through spring and summer, adding strong colour contrast to New Zealand landscapes. In autumn the foliage deepens to rich golden tones before falling to reveal attractive bark and fine branching. It makes a superb feature tree for lawns and garden focal points.
From $287.45
