takana native trees
Searching for takana native trees? These beautiful and diverse native species are the backbone of any thriving New Zealand landscape, offering year-round interest, important habitat for native wildlife, and a strong sense of place. If you’re planning to restore your garden, shelter your property, or simply add unique character to your space, there’s a takana native tree to suit every purpose. On this page, you’ll discover the key features of takana native trees, tips for growing them successfully, and some recommended alternatives to enrich your planting palette.
Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)
Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then green in summer. It grows with a tight growth habit to about 6 m tall and with a spread of just 2 m. Cedrela Flamingo is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as a specimen, or used as a showy backdrop to smaller shrubs.
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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)
Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics. Large clusters of cream-white flowers are produced in spring which result in masses of bright red-orange berries which can remain on the tree into winter. It bears lush, lime green foliage which develops light orange tones in autumn before falling as it grows to 7 m tall and 5 m wide. Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting, used in avenue plantings, or included in a cottage garden.
