Nyssa sylvatica v. biflora (POT grown)
Twin flowered tupelo Ht 8-10m
S E USA. Broadly conical, deciduous. Small slender trunked tree suited to confined spaces. Prefers moist sites and grows less vigorously on dry sites. Early autumn colour bright red. Special prized honey producer.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Container Grown
Nyssa sinensis (PLUG grown)
Chinese tupelo Ht 12-15m
Broadly conical, deciduous. Leaves orange and red in autumn. Needs moist fertile site. Very rare in NZ. Worth a try.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - orange
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Container Grown
Morus nigra
Black mulberry Ht 5-8m
Orient, cultivated for centuries. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Edible fruits, sweetly aromatic, deep red. Adult leaves dark green and rough on upper surface.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Edible fruits and seeds
- Tolerates limestone soils
Morus alba
White mulberry Ht 5-8m
China. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Light green leaves brighten up a brown drought-hit landscape. Fruits, small white turning red, edible but bland, loved by birds. Tolerates dry conditions. Silkworms are raised on the leaves in China.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Edible fruits and seeds
Michelia yunnanensis (POT grown)
Yunnan bush michelia Ht 1-3m
Broadly spreading evergreen. Frost tolerant shrub with masses of large white flowers in spring. A recent introduction from Yunnan. Suitable for the smaller garden.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Evergreen
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
- Hedging
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn redwood Ht 30-40m
China. Conical, deciduous. Long fossil history. Found growing in NW Hupeh in 1941. New seed import brings wider genetic base to NZ. Cypress-like timber is light, strong and durable. Prefers damp sites, deep rooted shade tree for streamsides.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - brown
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
Melicytus ramiflorus (PLUG grown)
Mahoe or whiteywood Ht 6-10m
NZ native. Broadly spreading, evergreen. Lanceolate leaves, tiny flowers on the branches followed by small violet-blue
berries. Bark is grey-white. Tolerates shade and dryness.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- NZ native
- Deciduous
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Container Grown
Malus sieboldii (toringo)
Jap bush crab apple (x wild) Ht 2-3m
Collected from a wet frost flat in the mountains of Honshu.Broadly spreading, deciduous. Prolific white flowers followed by tiny 5mm shiny red apples in February, popular for bonsai. Seed eating birds love the fruit.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
Magnolia stellata
Star magnolia Ht 2-3m
Japan. Broadly spreading, deciduous. White or delicate pink strap-like petals before leaves emerge. Ideal for smaller garden.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
Magnolia x soulangeana
Purple saucer magnolia Ht 5-9m
A hybrid M. denudata x M. liliflora. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Large saucer-like flowers, varying shades andcombinations of purple and white. A stunning display before the leaves emerge.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
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