large leaf deciduous trees
Large leaf deciduous trees add drama, beauty, and generous shade to gardens and landscapes across New Zealand. With their bold foliage and seasonally changing character, these trees create strong visual statements through spring, summer, and spectacular autumn. They are ideal for home gardeners, parks, farm shelterbelts, and avenues, offering habitat for wildlife, cooling outdoor spaces, and delivering a classic sense of grandeur. Whether you’re after a single specimen for your backyard or multiple trees for a landscape project, exploring large leaf deciduous trees will reward you with year-round appeal.
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 spring, age to become mid-green during summer, then turn golden yellow in autumn before falling. It grows initially with a somewhat narrow habit and tends to broaden as it matures, eventually reaching 20 m tall and 12 m wide. Fraxinus excelsior aurea is commonly grown as a specimen in a large garden or park, planted for summer shade, or included in a mixed planting in a large garden.
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Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime)
Tilia platyphyllos, commonly known as Large-Leaved Linden, is a stately deciduous tree admired for its broad, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant summer flowers. In New Zealand, it’s valued for its graceful form, dense foliage, and ability to provide excellent shade. Reaching 20–30 m tall, it suits parks, extensive gardens, and avenue plantings. The pale-yellow flowers attract bees, making it a favourite for pollinator-friendly landscapes. It thrives in deep, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
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