specimen tree ideas
Looking to make a statement in your garden? Choosing the right specimen tree can transform any outdoor space into a show-stopping feature. Specimen trees stand out due to their unique shape, striking foliage, exceptional flowers, or sculptural form. They become the focal point, drawing attention year-round. Whether you want vibrant spring blooms, dramatic summer canopy, or fiery autumn colours, there are exceptional specimen tree ideas suited to New Zealand gardens of every size and style.
Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet
Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet, commonly known as Hawthorn, is an impressive selection owing to its prolific flowering. This thorny tree produces masses of fully double, red flowers through spring. The foliage is a pleasant, bright green and develops colourful, yellow and red tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 6 m tall and the same wide. Crataegus laevigata Paul's Scarlet makes for a fantastic specimen and suits avenue planting, or being included in a mixed planting. This lovely tree is perfect for providing year-round interest.
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Magnolia JC Williams (Magnolia Tree JC Williams)
Magnolia JC Williams bears masses of large and showy, rose-purple flowers through late winter and early spring. These are borne on the naked stems before the foliage emerges. It typically grows to 8 m tall and 5 m wide and can be contained with trimming. Magnolia JC Williams makes for a fantastic specimen and is also commonly added to a mixed planting, or used in an avenue planting.
