small banksia trees
Small banksia trees are prized for their unique flower spikes, striking foliage, and versatility in New Zealand gardens. If you’re looking for compact banksias that fit easily into limited garden spaces, attract native birds, and bring year-round interest, you’ll find a surprising variety to choose from. Small banksia trees are perfect for courtyards, mixed shrub borders, and as feature plants in sunny spots. This page will guide you through the benefits of small banksia trees, tips for growing them in New Zealand conditions, and the best species to consider for your garden.
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 hang from a central trunk and host small, green leaves as well as fragrant, yellow flowers in summer. This evergreen grows to about 2.5 m tall and 80 cm wide with a columnar habit. Acacia howittii makes for an impressive specimen and is often planted as a feature tree in a mixed planting.
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
