purple cabbage tree
The purple cabbage tree is a striking feature in New Zealand gardens, bringing bold colour, architectural form, and year-round interest to a wide range of landscapes. Often sought after for its impressive foliage and hardy nature, the purple cabbage tree is perfect for those who want a low-maintenance yet visually captivating tree. Its deep burgundy to purple leaves create a dramatic contrast when paired with lush green foliage or more formal hedges, making it an excellent choice for borders, specimen planting, or even pots and containers.
Acer platanoides Nigrum
Acer platanoides 'Nigrum' is a striking deciduous tree valued for its large deep purple foliage and impressive shade creating canopy. The richly coloured leaves emerge dark and maintain their dramatic appearance through the growing season before developing warm autumn tones. This hardy and adaptable tree provides strong landscape presence and year round structure. Well suited to larger New Zealand gardens and public spaces, Acer platanoides 'Nigrum' is prized for its bold foliage colour, durability, and ornamental appeal.
From $299.95
Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple
Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple, commonly known as the Purple Beech tree, is grown for its beautiful colours and slender growth habit. The foliage emerges purple-red in spring, ages to become near black during summer, then develops shades of brown in autumn before falling. This purple leaf beech grows with an upright and almost columnar shape to about 12 m tall and 3 m wide, and can be trimmed as necessary. Fagus sylvatica Dawyck Purple is a fantastic tree and mature specimens make a dramatic statement in the landscape. It is also commonly used for avenue planting, screening, or added to mixed plantings in large gardens.
From $270.40
