Betula jacquemontii
White bark Himalayan birch Ht 15-25m
Broadly conical, deciduous. White bark and large dark green leaves. Long hanging male catkins in spring. One of the best ornamental birches. Seed raised from selected parents free from birch rust.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Firewood
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Betula ermanii
Erman's or Gold birch Ht 15-20m
Broadly conical, deciduous. Pure white to pinkish white bark, peeling in thin rolls. Dark green leaves, golden in autumn. Long drooping male catkins in spring. A lovely rust free birch, very vigorous, highly recommended. Suitable for firewood.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Firewood
Astelia chathamica (PLUG grown)
Wharawhara or Astelia - Chatham Island Ht 50-150cm
NZ native. Robust, erect, broad silvery leaves drooping at the tip. Orange fruits in the centre of the clump. Occurs on wet peaty soils, but will grow in drier conditions.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Grass - Strap like leaves
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Container Grown
Arbutus canariensis (POT grown)
Strawberry tree - Canary Island Ht 2-7m
Broadly spreading evergreen shrub or small tree, larger and softer leaves than Arbutus unedo. White flowers then orange and red larger round fruits.Attractive shrub, rare in NZ.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
Anemanthele lessoniana (PLUG grown)
Gossamer grass Ht 60cm-1m
A medium sized grass forming bold clumps of flowing stems &
foliage. Yellow to golden brown in colour. After rain the
entire plant is covered in a myriad of droplets.Tolerant of
light shade, exposed positions and dry conditions.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Grass - Strap like leaves
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Container Grown
Amelanchier canadensis
Shad bush Ht 2-5m
Eastern North America. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Attractive tall shrub. Bronzey new leaves, masses of small white flowers, small red fruits for the birds in November and December. Yellow to red autumn colours. Very hardy.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - orange
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
- Edible fruits and seeds
- Erosion control
Alnus x spaethii
Hybrid alder (A.japonica x A.subcordata) Ht 20-25m
Narrowly conical at Eastwoodhill Arboretum, deciduous, leaves similar to A .subcordata. Smaller growing, neat shelter tree.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
Alnus rubra
Oregon or red alder Ht 25-30m
West North America. Broadly conical deciduous. Vigorous growth on hillsides as well as stream sides. Produces good hardwood timber for furniture and panelling. Planted for shelter. Red winter buds identify this alder.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Timber
- Firewood
- Erosion control
- Shelter
Alnus jorullensis (OG grown)
Mexican evergreen alder Ht 20-25m
Mexico & the Andes at higher altitudes. Broadly conical, evergreen, but can shed some leaves in a cold winter. Dark green serrated leaves tapering to a point, new shoots dark brown. Fast growing popular shelter in milder parts of NZ.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Timber
- Shelter
- Hedging
Alnus glutinosa
European or black alder Ht 20-25m
Broadly conical, deciduous. Vigorous growth and good form. Habitat beside rivers and will grow in very wet places. Tolerates salt winds better than the other alders. Good firewood crop to utilise wet ground. Timber durable under water.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Timber
- Firewood
- Erosion control
- Shelter
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