Corylus colurna
Turkish tree hazel Ht 15-25m
Broadly conical, deciduous. Very symmetrical form with corky corrugations on the bark. Very edible nut enclosed in a deeply lobed husk. Rare in NZ.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Edible fruits and seeds
- Tolerates limestone soils
Cedrus deodara 1/1 & 2/0
Himalayan cedar (2 years old) 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. 2 years 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
Acer platanoides nigrum
Norway maple - dark purple Ht 20-25m
Broadly columnar, deciduous. Vigorous grower. Dark purple leaves through the growing season turning reddish purple in autumn. An alternative to Copper beech.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - purple
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Tolerates limestone soils
Acer platanoides
Norway maple Ht 20-25m
Europe and S W Asia. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Vigorous grower, heavy shade. Leaves turn yellow, sometimes showing red in autumn.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Tolerates limestone soils
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