specimen trees for landscaping
Specimen trees for landscaping are the visual showstoppers of any garden, park, or outdoor space. These trees are chosen for their striking foliage, beautiful blossoms, unique shapes, or fascinating bark, and serve as a focal point in your landscape design. Including a well-chosen specimen tree not only adds instant impact but can also increase property value, enhance biodiversity, and provide welcome shade throughout the year. At our New Zealand nursery, we offer a curated selection of specimen trees for landscaping—perfect for homeowners, landscape designers, and anyone passionate about creating memorable green spaces.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)
Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for its finely divided leaves and masses of golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, attracting native birds such as tui and bellbirds. Naturally found in limited areas of NZ, it makes a stunning specimen tree, adding both ecological value and ornamental appeal to gardens, lifestyle blocks, and revegetation projects.
From $358.98
Prumnopitys ferruginea
Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a majestic New Zealand native tree belonging to the Podocarp family. This long lived evergreen species is renowned for its attractive dark green foliage and fleshy red seed cones that attract native birds such as kererū. Miro is a slow growing but highly valuable specimen tree that brings heritage, shade, and ecological importance to NZ gardens and landscapes. It is ideal for large properties, parks, and native revegetation projects.
From $453.48
