evergreen specimen trees
Evergreen specimen trees are the crown jewels of any New Zealand garden, offering year-round structure, colour, and presence. They’re perfect for homeowners and landscapers who want to create stunning focal points, provide privacy, or simply enhance curb appeal with lush foliage through every season. Whether you’re looking for an elegant centrepiece for your lawn or a unique silhouette to anchor a landscape design, choosing the right evergreen specimen tree is a long-lasting investment in beauty and value.
Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood)
Podocarpus henkelii, commonly known as Henkels Yellowwood, features dense and lush, dark green foliage which is held in a pendulous manner. This evergreen grows with a tall and rounded habit to about 12 m tall and 6 m wide. Podocarpus henkelii makes for a lovely specimen in a NZ garden and is also well suited to being used for screening and shelter, planting to soften a bland wall, or being included in a mixed planting.
From $299.92
Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera is a small, deciduous tree that grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very aesthetic foliage. The leaves emerge a light green in spring, age to dark green, then develop colourful shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a courtyard garden.
From $432.79
