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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.

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

Podocarpus gracilior (Fern Pine) is an elegant evergreen tree valued for its fine textured foliage, graceful form, and versatility in the landscape. Despite its common name, it is not a true pine but offers a similar evergreen presence with a softer and more refined appearance. This attractive tree is ideal for screening, avenues, specimen planting, and large gardens. Well suited to New Zealand conditions, Podocarpus gracilior (Fern Pine) provides year round structure, beauty, and long lasting landscape value.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Coastal, Formal, Mediterranean
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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.

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

Fraxinus griffithii (Evergreen Ash) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its glossy foliage and neat upright form. It is well suited to New...

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Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood)

Podocarpus henkelii (Henkel Yellowwood) is an elegant evergreen tree admired for its graceful weeping foliage, stately form, and year round appeal...

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Daphniphyllum macropodum

Daphniphyllum macropodum is a truly impressive evergreen tree. The young growth in spring resembles masses of miniature Cycads and has red hues...

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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Hoheria 'Alba Variegata' variegated foliage with white flowers.
Hoheria populnea 'Alba Variegata'

Hoheria populnea 'Alba Variegata' is a striking NZ native tree prized for its distinctive foliage and seasonal displays. This evergreen variety...

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Magnolia Jade Emperor (Evergreen Magnolia Jade Emperor)

Magnolia grandiflora Jade Emperor, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and...

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Phyllocladus trichomanoides lush green foliage.
Phyllocladus trichomanoides (Celery Pine)

Phyllocladus trichomanoides, commonly called Celery Pine, is a striking New Zealand native tree valued for its unique, celery like foliage and tall...

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Acacia howittii (Sticky Wattle)

Acacia howittii, commonly known as the Sticky Wattle tree, is a fast-growing, small tree that is grown for its weeping growth habit. The branches...

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Eucryphia cordifolia (Ulmo)

Commonly known as Ulmo, this is a handsome, evergreen tree renowned for both its attractive foliage and pleasant flowers. The sweetly fragrant...

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A large and showy Quercus ilex specimen tree in a field.
Quercus ilex

Quercus ilex, commonly known as the Holm Oak or Evergreen Oak, is an evergreen tree with lush foliage. The dark green leaves are glossy and...

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Sophora longicarinata yellow flowers.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)

Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for...

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Magnolia Teddy Bear (Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear)

Magnolia grandiflora Teddy Bear, commonly known as the Magnolia Teddy Bear Tree, is a variety of Southern Magnolia, and is an evergreen tree with...

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A Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig) specimen tree with lush, green foliage.
Ficus Hillii (Australian Banyan)

Ficus hillii (Evergreen Fig, Hill's Fig) is a fast growing evergreen tree valued for its dense glossy green foliage and excellent screening ability...

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Magnolia Kay Parris (Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris)

Magnolia grandiflora Kay Parris, commonly known as Southern Magnolia or Evergreen Magnolia, is a small tree that produces masses of large and showy...

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Fuscospora cliffortioides (Mountain Beech)

Commonly known as Mountain Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely...

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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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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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Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii

Aesculus hippocastanum Baumannii, commonly known as the Horse Chestnut, is a lovely, spreading tree. It bears large, upright sprays of double, white...

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Eucalyptus Blue Ice (Gum)

“Blue Ice” is a variety of Eucalyptus grown for its colourful foliage. The leaves on juvenile trees are rounded, powdery-blue, and held densely. As...

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Fraxinus excelsior

Fraxinus excelsior, commonly known as the European Ash or Common Ash, is a large and stately, deciduous tree grown for its rich and colourful...

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then...

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Schefflera arboricola (Dwarf Umbrella Tree)

The Schefflera arboricola plant, commonly known as the Dwarf Umbrella Tree, is an evergreen shrub commonly grown as a houseplant. The foliage is mid...

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Magnolia Amethyst Flame (Amethyst Flame Magnolia Tree)

Magnolia Amethyst Flame is a smaller tree that bears masses of large and showy, bright red-purple flowers in late winter and early spring on the...

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Ulmus carpinifolia Variegata (Field Elm)

Ulmus carpinifolia Variegata, commonly known as Field Elm or Variegated Elm tree, is a stately, deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage. The...

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Robinia Lace Lady

Robinia Lace Lady, commonly known as the False Acacia tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its lace-like foliage and pendulous form. The showy foliage...

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Aesculus Briotii

Aesculus Briotii is a variety of the commonly known, Red Horse Chestnut, and is grown for its colourful flowers and great form. It bears masses of...

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Fraxinus excelsior aurea

Fraxinus excelsior aurea, commonly known as the Golden Ash tree, is a large and stately, deciduous tree. The leaves emerge light green-yellow in...

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Fraxinus Purple Spire

Fraxinus Purple Spire is a popular variety of the commonly known, Claret Ash, and is grown for its impressive form and brilliant autumn colours. It...

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Metasequoia glyptostroboides (Dawn Redwood)

Metasequoia glyptostroboides, commonly known as the Dawn Redwood, is a deciduous tree that features fine, needle like, rich-green leaves which turn...

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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...

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Podocarpus gracilior (African Fern Pine)

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Why Choose Evergreen Specimen Trees?

Evergreen specimen trees are prized for their ability to maintain foliage and visual interest all year, unlike deciduous trees that lose their leaves in autumn. This means your garden retains its character and vibrancy, regardless of the season. Specimen trees, in particular, are selected for their striking features—whether it’s their dramatic form, grand stature, unique bark, or fragrant flowers. They’re often planted solo, allowing their beauty to shine without competition.

Favourite Evergreen Specimen Trees for New Zealand Gardens

New Zealand’s mild climate is home to a diverse range of evergreen specimen trees. Tall, statuesque selections like Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree) make a bold statement, delighting garden lovers with their towering presence and handsome blue-green foliage. For something with a coastal flair, Lagunaria patersonia offers glossy green leaves and charming, hibiscus-like flowers that stand out beautifully as a feature tree.

Another excellent choice is Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood). Its dense, elegant foliage and upright habit make it a favourite for avenues, large lawns, or mixed borders. For gardeners seeking something a little more unusual, Daphniphyllum macropodum brings exotic, lush leaves and decorative berries, making it a superb conversation starter. Or, create a Mediterranean vibe with Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree), celebrated for its feathery foliage and arching form.

How to Plant and Care for Evergreen Specimen Trees

To get the most out of your evergreen specimen tree, choose a site with adequate space for the tree to mature—both above and below ground. Ensure it receives suitable sun or partial shade, based on the species. Enrich soil with compost before planting, water regularly during establishment, and use a layer of mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Prune only as necessary to maintain your tree’s shape, as most evergreens respond well to minimal intervention.

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Evergreen specimen trees offer enduring beauty and structure for gardens of any size. Explore our selection today, from striking Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree) to the elegant Podocarpus henkelii (Yellowwood) and unique Daphniphyllum macropodum. Whether you’re after a singular focal point or a statement avenue, let our expert team help you find the perfect evergreen specimen tree for your landscape.

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