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WAIMEA ORNAMENTAL TREES M - Z
Magnolia
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A large aristocratic group of predominantly deciduous flowering trees and shrubs. Require acid soils, full sun, summer moisture and shelter from strong winds. |
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M. Charles Raffill
Large scented blooms rose purple outside and white flushed pinkish purple inside, burst from deep rose pink buds in early spring on naked branches. Vigorous growing spreading tree. 7 x 5m |
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M. denudata
One of the most beautiful species with elegant, ivory white flowers with a rich sweet perfume displayed to perfection on bare branches in early spring. Forms a smaller tree. 5 x 4m AGM |
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M. kobus
A tough Magnolia species with masses of starry white delicately perfumed flowers in spring. Has been sucessfully used as an avenue tree in many parts of the world. 6 x 4m |
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M. soulangeana
The most widely grown Magnolia in the world. Large creamy white tulip-shaped flowers in mid spring on bare branches. 5 x 4m. |
Malus - Crabapples
Rising again in the popularity stakes and deservedly so! What other ornamental trees provide so much different seasonal interest plus have the bonus of having a fruit ideal for attracting birds or for use in jellies! Add to this long lived, hardier and more tolerant of adverse soil conditions than many other flowering trees!
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Ellerslie (Mattweep*)
A weeping smaller tree with beautiful dark red buds opening to soft crimson flowers. Bronze red foliage and red fruit. A winner on all accounts. |
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Floribunda
JAPANESE CRAB Long gracefully arching branches delight in early spring when smothered in both crimson buds and white & pink blooms. Red and yellow fruit follow. Makes a super specimen or shade tree. 3 x 2.5m |
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Golden Hornet
Small upright tree with delightful white spring flowers followed by bright yellow fruit that hang well into winter. Highly ornamental and good for jelly. 3 x 2,5m |
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Gorgeous
Good spring blossom later followed by an impressive and long display of crimson red fruit. Excellent jellies and preserves and to attract the birds. Small tree. 4 x 3m |
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Ioensis Plena
BECHTEL OR PRARIE CRAB Spectacular very large, fragrant double pink flowers delight in spring followed by greenish yellow fruit. Small, vase shaped tree. 2 x 2m |
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Jack Humm
Large brilliant red fruit, giving magnificent display through winter. Strong growing tree. 3 x 2m |
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Jelly King (Mattfru*)
Highly recommended high health selection with masses of white single spring bloom followed by good size blush crimson and cream apples. Excellent for culinary uses. Ideal focal or specimen tree. |
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Prairiefire
If few approach the beauty of crabapples in full flower, then few crabapples approach the beauty of Prairiefire. Numerous crimson budsd open to dark purplish-red maturing to a dark green before changing to an outstanding orange in autumn - a perfect foil for the shiny, red to purple crabapples loved by waxeyes. Disease hardy. 5 x 4m |
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Red Top*
Highly recommended avenue tree with striking upright growth when young which spreads with age. Dark pink blooms in mid spring are followed by emerging red flushed foliage. Small red crabs are well visible by Christmas. A HortResearch selection with good resistance to diseases. |
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Snowbright (Sciorn*)
Masses of pink streaked buds open to brilliant white spring flowers on this small semi weeping HortResearch selection. Profuse clusters of small orange red fruit remain on the tree through winter or until bird attack. High health selection. 2m x 1.5m |
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Snowcharm*
Another outstanding HortResearch selection. Showy, early, white, tinged pink blossom followed by very large, bold, glossy green leaves. Orange crabs, with a darker red tinge provide winter feed for the wax eyes and other small birds. A spreading, slightly drooping tree. |
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Tom Matthews (Mattom*)
Vivid scarlet flowers and bronze red foliage make this an outstanding variety. Small dark red oval fruits hang well on the tree. |
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M. trilobata
Distinctive maple-like leaves tinted wine-red in autumn. White flowers and yellow fruit. Very upright grower. 5 x 3m |
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M. tschonoskii
A splendid tree for both amenity and home plantings. Very upright with white tinged pink spring flowers followed by autumn multi coloured fruit. One of the best trees for autumn colours with its bold yellow, orange, purple and scarlet foliage. AGM |
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Wrights Scarlet
Free fruiting, spectacular in winter. Bright red, large fruit suitable for jellies. Attractive smaller tree. |
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Malus - Ballerina (R) Columnar Crabapple Series
EXCLUSIVE TO WAIMEA NURSERIES
The world’s most compact apple trees! Fully grown they are no more than four metres in height and 30cm across! Ballerina® trees can be grown practically anywhere- in borders, lawns, containers, lining paths and driveway, against fences, planting in a row as a screen etc. This exciting concept has almost eliminated pruning. A certain talking point and feature in any garden!
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Ballerina® Maypole*
Masses of large beautiful carmine spring flowers followed by large purple red crab apples. Ideal for jelly. |
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Ballerina® Samba*
A truly stunning spring display with vibrant carmine blossom and bronzy red new growth. In summer masses of very decorative, deep red crab apples make great jelly.
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Melia
Splendid avenue or specimen trees.
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Melia azedarach
INDIAN BEAD TREE A super tree for all seasons with handsome leaves, charming flowers, beautiful foliage and fine winter silhouette. Easy and ideal for a host of landscape usages and home plantings.
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Morus - Mulberries
The mulberries form picturesque small to medium trees well suited to New Zealand gardens.
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Morus alba Pendula
WEEPING MULBERRY A beautiful accent plant for your garden or in a pot on your deck or patio. This exotic ornamental and fruiting plant will grow to only about 2.5m tall. Best with plenty of sun and a good retentive soil. |
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Morus nigra Queenie
BLACK MULBERRY A small, very long lived architectural tree with wide-spreading head becoming gnarled and picturesque with age. Sweet, tangy black red fruit.
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Pistacia
Small group of trees with elegant foliage and good autumn colour. Includes Pistacia vera which produces pistachio nuts.
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Pistacia chinensis
CHINESE PISTACHIO. Good tree for avenue, shade or specimen plantings. Very handsome foliage with striking autumn tones of scarlet, crimson, orange and often yellow. Intense hues even in warmer areas. Small enough to be accommodated in most gardens. 6 x 5m |
Platanus - Planes
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Magnificent broad-leaved trees with decorative scaling bark. Often pollarded in street plantings but ideally left to grow into handsome spreading trees for shade or shelter. Ideal for widespread landscape use where space permits. |
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Platanus acerifolia
LONDON PLANE Handsome tree with large glossy maple like leaves and striking bark. 7 x 5m |
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Platanus Autumn Glory
A selection of oriental plane with stunning gold and autumn tones. 6 x 5m |
Prunus cerasifera - Flowering Plums
Striking ornamentals with year round beauty and plenty of seasonal interest. Easy to grow in most sunny sites.
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Nigra
Very ornamental round-headed bushy tree with blackish-purple stems and young leaves red, turning to deep purple when mature. Masses of pink flowers from early to mid-spring and these are followed by plum like fruits. Sunny position. Sought after for a host of planting and landscape situations. 5 x 3mAGM |
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Thundercloud
Single pale pink blossom in spring followed by blackish purple foliage, retaining its deep colour right through the summer. |
Prunus - Flowering Cherries
Oriental flowering cherries are the undisputed aristocrats of flowering trees. Few trees can match their abundance and magnificence of floral display. Many also have attractive foliage, bold form, interesting stem texture and great autumn colour.
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Accolade
Outstanding strong and larger growing tree with spreading habit and profuse flowering. Semi double rich pink flowers in pendulous clusters help herald the arrival of spring. Vivid autumn colours. AGM |
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Amanogawa
THE MILKY WAY CHERRY Ideal small, columnar tree where height but not width is wanted. Erect branches bear clusters of fragrant semi-double shell pink flowers in mid spring. Nice foliage. AGM
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Autumnalis Rosea
Semi double almond scented flowers emerge from pink buds. Good autumn colours of red yellow and orange. AGM |
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campanulata x Okame
A very showy small tree with early spring carmine-red bell shaped flowers and brilliant orange autumn foliage. |
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campanulata Superba
THE TUI CHERRY A delightful, small erect tree with round head. Dense clusters of bell shaped, claret red flowers in early spring. Loved by birds. Best protected from strong winds and spring frosts. Idea for smaller gardens and avenue plantings in milder areas. Attractive foliage. |
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Falling Snow
Slender arching branches clothed in pale pink blossom in mid spring. Ideal weeping cherry for smaller gardens. |
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Fukubana
Deep rose red buds open to semi double rose pink spring blooms. A delightful smaller tree with striking upright habit. |
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hillieri Spire
This cherry has been described as possibly the best small stree tree raised in the twentieth century. The upright conical shape and narrow habit make this tree excellent for small gardens and for avenue planting. Attractive single flowers create a soft pink cloud in early spring. Attractive rich autumn tones add to the appeal. 5 x 2m AGM |
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Kanzan
Hugely popular. Large, rich double pink flowers in late spring. Young foliage emerges bronze. Strong erect habit. Very hardy. AGM |
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Kofugen
A double-flowering pink cherry that has an initially upright growth habit but later develops a spreading crown. |
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pendula Rosea
ROSE BUD CHERRY A small, weeping, mushroom shaped tree of immense beauty. A profusion of rich pink buds opening to pale blush single flowers in mid spring. Regarded by many as the best weeping flowering tree. AGM |
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Pink Cloud
Very early dainty clear pink flowers on a small tree. Well suited to smaller gardens and lining driveways in milder areas. |
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Pink Perfection
Arguably the most perfect pink of all the flowering cherries. Red buds open to deep pink double blooms. Older trees take on a fountain like shape. AGM |
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Rhexii
Very showy, double white mid spring flowers on this garden selection of sour cherry. Forms an attractive and tidy upright smaller tree well suited to the colder areas of the country. |
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Seaview Beauty
A very early flowering selection of Prunus ideal for coastal and milder regions. Striking in flower and forms a neat, smaller tree. |
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Serrula
A small tree with polished red brown, mahogany like new bark to provide all year round interest. Clusters of small white single flowers in spring add to this treasures charm. 6 x 5m |
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Shidare Sakura
Bright pink fully double serrated and frilly flowers grace this smaller weeping tree in mid spring. Attractive leaves colour brilliantly in autumn. AGM |
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Shidare Yoshino (yedoensis Purpendens)
YOSHINO WEEPING CHERRY Weeping form of the famous Yoshino Cherry. Quickly forms a neat umbrella with masses of single pearly white blossom. Handsome autumn foliage. Strong grower. |
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Shimidsu Sakura (Shogetsu)
ASAHI BOTAN One of the loveliest Japanese cherries with large, frilly double pale pink flowers and rich autumn foliage. Later flowering. Forms an ideal shade tree with spreading branches forming a broad, flattened canopy. AGM |
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Shirofugen
A breathtaking sight in late spring when pink buds open to double white fading to purple-pink over a long period. Strong grower with spreading habit. AGM |
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Shirotae
MT FUJI CHERRY A most beautiful and distinctive larger cherry with broad spreading habit. Semi double fragrant snow white flowers in mid spring. Good autumn colour. AGM |
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Southern Gem
A NZ selection of Prunus autumnalis with both excellent spring floral and autumn foliage displays. Large semi double pink bloom. Upright then spreading with age making ideal shade or specimen tree for all but the smallest gardens. |
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Tai Haku
THE GREAT WHITE CHERRY A superb, tall growing tree with huge, single white flowers intermingled with young coppery leaves. Spectacular autumn colour. Ideal shade tree with spreading habit. AGM |
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Takasago
Delightful mushroom pink buds open to double pale pink blooms in mid spring. Small spreading tree with downy leaves. |
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Ukon
A robust tree with spreading habit and distinctive semi double yellow green blossom beautifully set off amongst coppery young foliage in mid spring. Good autumn colour. AGM |
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x yedoensis
YOSHINO CHERRY Light pink buds burst into a profusion of blush white single blossom in early spring before the foliage is fully developed. Forms an attractive spreading tree ideal for avenue planting. Vivid orange & red autumn tones. AGM |
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x yedoensis Awanui
Large shell pink blooms distinguish this New Zealand popular selection of Yoshino Cherry. Upright then spreading making great shade tree. |
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x yedoensis Chinese Brocade
Pink buds burst into large almond scented pearly white blossom with pink edges in mid spring. Forms an attractive spreading tree. |
Prunus persica - Flowering Peaches
Few blossom trees can equal the flowering peach for depth of colour and quality of bloom. Deserving of widespread plantings.
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Cascade
One of the most outstanding weeping trees. Ice white, double blossom with patches of pink, cascade down stems in early spring. Highly recommended and can be accommodated in any size garden. |
Pyrus - Ornamental Pears
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Highly ornamental small to medium size trees which are becoming increasingly popular. Our selections include two exclusives both of which we can wholeheartedly recommend as super trees for many garden and landscape uses. |
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Pyrus calleryana Aristocrat
An outstanding newish arrival that is ideal as an avenue, shade or accent tree. Showy white spring flowers, lush wavy, cupped foliage, strong pyramidal growth habit and yellow to red autumn tonings. Hardy, high health tree of medium size. 6 x 4m |
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Pyrus betulifolia Autumn Leaves
Graceful, slender smaller tree with weeping branches. Attractive shimmering leaves with excellent autumn colourings. Ideal specimen tree for home gardens and also for lining driveways. 4 x 3m |
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Pyrus salicifolia Pendula
WEEPING SILVER PEAR Graceful pendulous form of silver pear. Silvery grey bark and narrow silvery willow like foliage. Creamy white spring flowers. Looks great amongst roses and as accent plant. 3 x 2m |
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Quercus - Oaks
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Large genus of long living trees valued for their timber and stately proportions. |
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Quercus coccinea
SCARLET OAK Large spreading tree with handsome green leaves turning bright scarlet in autumn. Very hardy. Withstands drought once established. Super winter silhouette. 7 x 5m |
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Quercus palustris
PIN OAK Handsome glossy dark green leaves turn brilliant scarlet, yellow and red-bronze in autumn. Forms a larger shade tree ideal for specimen and avenue plantings. 8 x 6m |
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Quercus robur Fastigiata
UPRIGHT ENGLISH/CYPRESS OAK. Striking upright form of the classic oak, getting more pyramidal with age. Acorns abound and great timber. Splendid for both specimen and avenue plantings and ideal where height but not width is desired. 8 x 3m |
Robinia
A small genus of fast growing trees characterised by their attractive pinnate leaves and pendulous pea-flowers. Hardy, drought resistant and suitable for most soils.
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Robinia pseudoacacia Frisia
GOLDEN ROBINIA Outstanding smaller tree with rich golden yellow leaves spring to autumn. A superb specimen and shade tree. 5 x 4m |
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Robinia Lace Lady
Delightfully different! Highly ornamental dwarf selection with distinctive contorted branches and small twisted and curled leaves. 3 x 2m |
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Robinia Mop TopTM
Bold and sought after architectural trees sure to make a statement. |
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Salix - Willows
A large genus of plants with large variations in shape and size. Most love moist soils but are not fussy with regards much else.
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Salix caprea Pendula
KILMARNOCK WILLOW A small umbrella like tree with stiffly pendulous branches and in spring, delightful silver catkins. Great garden focal point or container plant AGM |
Sorbus - Rowans
A large and diverse genus containing many plants that are attractive in flower, have ornamental foliage, good autumn displays and have colourful berries. Well suited smaller gardens and cooler areas.
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Sorbus aria Lutescens
WHITEBEAM An outstanding smaller tree with distinctive creamy white downy leaves turning to gold and russet in autumn. Easy and hardy. 4 x 2m |
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Sorbus aucuparia
MOUNTAIN ASH OR ROWAN Popular smaller tree widely used in gardens and avenue plantings. Attractive foliage with white spring flowers followed by masses of brightly coloured berries, well loved by birds. 6 x 4m. |
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Sorbus cashmeriana
KASHMIR MOUNTAIN ASH Beautiful smaller tree with open habit, attractive foliage and striking pink spring flowers. Gleaming clusters of fruit-like white marbles persist after leaves have fallen in autumn 6 x 4m AGM |
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Sorbus devonensis
DEVON WHITEBEAM Attractive broadly columnar tree used for avenue plantings. Emerging leaves are held like white candles on the bare stems and then unfold to give green leaves with vivid grey and hairy undersides. Berries follow along with good autumn tones. 5 x 4m |
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Sorbus hupehensis
CHINESE ROWAN Attractive smaller tree with pinnate bluish green leaves that take on a glorious red autumn colour. White fruit turns pink with age. |
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Sorbus Kirsten Pink
A delightful selection with masses of showy deep rose pink berries from early autumn. Forms a lovely smaller tree with graceful, fern like foliage. Good autumn colour. Hardy and easy in most soils. |
Tilia - Limes
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Stately trees widely used in avenue and amenity plantings. Hardy and will grow in all types of soils and situations. |
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Tilia x europaea
COMMON LIME Cross between the other two species listed. The familiar avenue tree and mostly widely planted lime. Forms a large, vigorous tree with zig zag shoots and broad leaves. 20 x 10m |
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Tilia platyphylllos
BROAD LEAVED LIME A large noble tree widely planted in England and Europe. Superb pleached or used in avenue plantings. Makes a fine specimen wherever space permits. 20 x 10m |
Ulmus - Elms
The elms include some of the noblest of trees. They are hardy and thrive in most soils and situations.
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Ulmus carpinifolia Variegata
VARIEGATED ELM This beautiful specimen tree has an upright slender habit opening with age. Densely speckled cream foliage. Tolerates windy conditions. |
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Ulmus parvifolia
CHINESE ELM One of the most splendid elms, forming a smallish tree with small, leathery and glossy green leaves that persist well into winter. Ideal as shade or avenue trees for lining driveways or along road frontages. Tough. 6 x 4m |
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Ulmus procera Louis van Houtte
GOLDEN ELM Handsome stately tree with golden yellow foliage. Superb associated with trees of copper, bronze, purple or rich green foliage. Magnificent shade, specimen or avenue tree. |
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Zelkova
Small group of smooth barked trees from East Asia. Increasingly finding favour for their good form, attractive foliage and bright autumn colours. Best with good, deep soils.
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Zelkova serrata
JAPANESE ZELKOVA Forms a graceful, spreading tree ideal for providing shade or stature for larger gardens. Striking bronze or red autumn colours. Good for planting along street frontages. 8 x 6m AGM |
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Magnolia
