ornamental lime tree
An ornamental lime tree is a beautiful, versatile addition to any New Zealand garden, offering elegant foliage, seasonal flowers, and a stunning architectural presence year-round. Whether you’re creating a formal avenue, seeking a statement specimen, or after shade and structure, the ornamental lime tree fits seamlessly into classic or contemporary designs. While commonly known as lime trees, these ornamental varieties refer to the Tilia genus, prized in Europe for their heart-shaped leaves and fragrant summer blooms—not to be confused with fruiting citrus lime trees. Their upright habit, tolerance for pruning, and resistance to pests make ornamental limes a top pick for beginner and expert gardeners alike.
Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'
Liquidambar 'Gumball' is a small tree grown for its form and fantastic autumn colours. This popular ornamental tree features leaves that emerge lime green in spring, darken during summer, then change to a myriad of orange-red and dark purple colours in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 3 m tall and 2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Liquidambar 'Gumball' is usually grown as a standard and makes a fantastic specimen that is perfect for avenue planting, maintaining in a courtyard garden, or including anywhere a fabulous tree with spectacular autumn colour is desired.
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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 through into summer. Flowering begins on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can easily be contained with trimming. Magnolia Nigra is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a mixed planting, added to a cottage garden, planted around outdoor living areas, or used as a backdrop for smaller plants.
