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 Oklahoma Redbud
The Cercis Oklahoma Redbud, commonly known as Eastern Redbud, is a small tree grown for its impressive foliage and flowers. Clusters of purple blossoms literally coat the tree in spring before the foliage emerges. The foliage comprises heart shaped leaves which are mid-green in colour and develop yellow tones in autumn before falling. It grows with a broad and rounded canopy to about 4.5 m tall and 6 m wide. Cercis Oklahoma is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenues, planted to border an entrance, or included in a mixed planting.
From $340.69
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.
From $129.95
