Cedrus deodara 1/0
Himalayan cedar (1 yr old seedling) Ht 25-35m
Broadly conical, evergreen. Drought and exposure tolerant. Popular dry country shelter tree. Mulch to smother grass for best results. Can be damaged by some herbicides. Branch ends droop. Valuable aromatic timber, heartwood with resin. 1 year old.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Christmas Trees
- Shelter
- Forestry species
- Hedging
- Tolerates limestone soils
Pinus radiata OP Plus seedlings 23/502 (Inc.Levy $33.95/1000)
Appletons radiata OP plus seedlings
Collected from seed stands of high genetic quality approved by the Radiata Breeding Co-op to augment the diminishing supply from open pollinated seed orchards. Light multinodal branching suitable for Christmas tree production.
Topped @ maximum height 40cm
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Timber
- Firewood
- Forestry species
Populus 'Mapiu' NZ 5035
Maxim hybrid poplar (female) Ht 30m
P.maximowiczii from Hokkaido x fastigiate P. nigra from Turkey (not Lombardy). Broadly colmnar, smooth barked, good disease and possum resistance. Good stem form & branch angle for pruning. Frost & wind tolerant but not suitable for coastal sites. Wood density 313 kg/m3 Cuttings 40cm, Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus fastigata (PLUG grown)
Brown barrel Ht 40-60m
New South Wales tablelands to E. Victoria. Tall forest evergreen tree. stringybark over whole trunk. Stable timber prized for decorative flooring. Potential for large volume carbon credits. Recovers well from fire. Healthy over most of NZ. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Timber
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Populus 'Pecam' NZ 5036
Maxim hybrid poplar (male) Ht 25m
P. maximowiczii from Hokkaido x fastigiate P. nigra from Turkey (not Lombardy).Narow crown, very light branching smooth barked, good disease & possum resistance. Least vigorous of maxi-nigra crosses. Ideal where a healthy slower growing tree required. Wood density 360 kg/m3. Cuttings 40cm, Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
Populus 'Geyles' NZ 5034
Maxim hybrid poplar (male) Ht 30m
P. maximowiczii from Hokkaido x fastigiate P. nigra from Turkey (not Lombardy). Broadly columnar, smooth barked, good disease & possum resistance. Good stem form & branch angle for pruning. Frost & wind tolerant, but not for coastal sites. Wood density 336 kg/m3. Male clone, Cuttings 40cm, Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
Sequoia sempervirens 1/0
Californian redwood Ht 35-45m
Narrowly conical evergreen. Prefers deep soil in sheltered sites, will grow to upper slopes mixed with Douglas fir. Doing well on P. radiata cutover. Use one year seedlings only on sites with minimal frost, good weed control essential.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Timber
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus saligna (PLUG grown)
Sydney Blue Gum Ht 30-55m
Subgenus Symphyomurtus. Grows from Sydney to Central Queensland within 120km of the coast. Excellent growth and form, produces a lignotuber. Timber heavy, fairly hard, coarse, even texture, easy to work, rich red moderately durable heartwood, for flooring & furniture. Flowers Dec to March.
Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attracts bees
- Timber
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Pinus muricata Trinidad Head Blue
Bishop pine
Humboldt County, Nth California coast, a 2 needle pine with blue-green foliage, very prickly cones that remain closed on the tree until fire or strong heat causes them to open. Withstands salt laden winds, drought and healthier than P. radiata in Westland's wet climate. Timber marketed with radiata pine.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Timber
- Christmas Trees
- Shelter
- Forestry species
- Tolerates pumice soils
Eucalyptus regnans (PLUG grown)
Mountain ash Ht 50m
Tallest hardwood tree, native to mountain ranges of
Southern Victoria and Tasmania. Grows on fertile soils with regular rainfall. Higher altitude origins tolerate snow and
frost. Valuable pale timber for interior building. Flowers in summer. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Timber
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
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