pine nut christmas tree
Looking for a unique twist on your festive traditions? The pine nut Christmas tree, grown from the iconic Pinus pinea, brings both stunning beauty and a harvest of delicious pine nuts to your garden or living room. Combining classic holiday charm with sustainability, these magnificent evergreens offer you more than just seasonal decor – they’re a long-term addition to your landscape, bearing edible pine nuts prized in Mediterranean and international cuisines.
Metrosideros excelsa (Pōhutukawa)
Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas Tree, is a coastal evergreen renowned for its brilliant red flowers that bloom in early summer. Growing up to 20 metres tall, it features gnarled branches and leathery, silver-green leaves. Pōhutukawa is salt-tolerant, wind-hardy, and ideal for coastal planting, erosion control, and iconic feature trees. Its vibrant blooms and resilience make it a treasured symbol of summer and a standout in NZ landscapes.
From $26.93
Corylus colurna
Corylus colurna, commonly known as the Turkish Hazel or Turkish Filbert, is a deciduous tree grown for its aesthetic value and nuts. The foliage on this deciduous tree comprises glossy, bright green leaves which develop interesting shades of yellow in autumn before falling. The nuts result from flowers borne in spring and mature some six to eight months later. The Turkish Filbert grows with an upright, columnar habit to eventually reach 18 m tall and 8 m wide. Corylus colurna is commonly grown as a specimen with the added advantage of tasty nuts.
From $432.79
