small specimen trees
Small specimen trees are the perfect solution for New Zealand gardens where space is limited but style is a must. Whether you’re looking to anchor a courtyard, create a focal point in your landscape, or add year-round interest to the front yard, small specimen trees deliver big impact in a compact package. These trees offer beauty, structure, and a touch of personality without overwhelming your garden. If you’re searching for the best choices, you’ll find plenty of options ideal for urban landscapes, small gardens, or feature pots. From winter-flowering wonders to vibrant foliage displays, our selection of small specimen trees helps you make the most of every square metre.
Cercis Ruby Falls (Ruby Falls)
Cercis Ruby Falls, commonly known as the Ruby Falls Redbud or Ruby Falls Eastern Redbud, is a small tree grown for its colourful foliage and pendulous growth. The glossy, heart shaped leaves emerge dark purple in spring and remain this colour until autumn. Masses of small, pink blossoms are produced as the foliage emerges in spring and are very aesthetic. Ruby Falls is usually trained as a single-trunked tree to about 2.5 m tall then allowed to naturally trail to give a graceful, weeping growth habit. Cercis canadensis Ruby Falls is commonly grown as a stunning specimen tree, planted to border an entranceway, included in a mixed planting, or planted around outdoor living areas.
From $299.92
Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera
Robinia pseudoacacia Umbraculifera is a small, deciduous tree that grows as a dense ball of soft-looking, very aesthetic foliage. The leaves emerge a light green in spring, age to dark green, then develop colourful shades of yellow in autumn before falling. It typically grows to 2.5 m tall and the same wide. Robinia pseudoacacia umbraculifera is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a courtyard garden.
From $432.79
