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.
Acer Brandywine (Brandywine Maple)
Acer rubrum Brandywine is an outstanding deciduous tree grown for its lovely form and striking autumn colours. It features lush, mid-green foliage through spring and summer which turns impressive shades of red as autumn progresses. It grows with an upright and rounded habit to eventually reach 10 m tall and 5 m wide. Acer Brandywine makes for a magnificent specimen and is ideal for avenues, parks, and large gardens.
From $299.95
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
