Thuja standishii x plicata (POT grown)
Thuja 'Green Giant'
Narrowly conical, evergreen spontaneous hybrid discovered in Denmark, Thuja standishii x plicata. Foliage remains dark green in winter.. Retains branches to ground level forming excellent shelter. Timber expected to be light, tough and durable. Resistant to deer browsing in the USA.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Shelter
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
- Hedging
- Tolerates limestone soils
Eucalyptus muelleriana (PLUG grown)
Yellow stringybark Ht 35-50m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Native to coastal areas of southern NSW & S.E. Victoria. Good drought and exposure tolerance, 700-1200mm rainfall, vigorous epicormics after fire and coppices. Low frost tolerance, use north facing slopes and not water logged soils. Timber is tough, straight grained splits well, develops heartwood early & saws well. Durable for above ground exterior uses and flooring. Does not shed bark. 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
- Firewood
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus globoidea (PLUG grown)
White stringybark Ht 30-40m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. S.E.Australia. Tall rough barked ground durable with proven good sawing and
drying properties. Very hard heavy, attractive timber. Grows well on hill country where temperatures do not go below -5C. Rainfall 800-2500mm, coppices, resprouts epicormics after fire. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Timber
- Firewood
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus saligna (PLUG grown)
Sydney blue gum Ht 30-55m
Symphyomyrtus, more prone to insect attack, palatable to possums Grows from Batemans Bay NSW, to Central Queensland within 120km of the coast. Excellent growth and form, produces a lignotuber. Best planted on warm sheltered fairly fertile deep moist soils. Plant 1600 per ha. and thin down to 500 selecting biggest straight trees. 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 radiata OP seedlings 23/222 (Inc Levy $33.95/1000)
Appletons radiata OP seedlings
Collected from seed from the natural crossing of many different known female parent trees. Seed is collected from Proseed orchards established from 2007-2011.
Topped @ maximum height 40cm.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Timber
- Firewood
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus sphaerocarpa (PLUG grown)
Blackdown stringybark Ht 35-45m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Tall evergreen forest tree from Blackdown Tableland at 1000m altitude west of Rockhampton. See NZ Farm Forestry article on this very ground durable species. Dean Satchell says it is growing in the north of the South Island. Suggest a warm well drained site.
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
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
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
Cryptomeria japonica 1/0
Japanese cedar (1 yr seedlings) Ht 30-40m
Broadly conical, evergreen. Withstands wind well, including salt laden winds in Westland. Good Kiwifruit shelter where it is trimmed annually to 0.5m width. Suggested spacing 1.5 to 2.5m . Major timber tree in Japan. Less vigorous in colder drier South Island areas. 1 year old.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Christmas Trees
- Shelter
- Forestry species
- Hedging
Populus 'Argyle' NZ 5015
Rough barked black poplar Ht 30m
P. deltoides x nigra 'Italica'. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Vigorous, popular in colder areas, quickly develops rough bark to deter cattle. Crown narrower on drier hill sites. 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
- Shelter
- Forestry species
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