Cedrus deodara 'Tesi'
Hybrid deodar cedar Ht 25-35m
Hybrid between Cedrus atlantica and deodara. Recognised and described in International Dendrology Society Yearbook 2020. Occurred many times in Northern Italy in Tesi Family Nurseries. Wider spreading, broad pyramidal outline, gradually nodding at tips, longer needles +3cm.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
Picea jezoensis ssp hondoensis
Japanese spruce Ht 25-35m
Central Honshu, a tall conical evergreen tree, similar to Picea abies from Europe. Branchlets and mature cones are a dark reddish brown. Collected from Central Otago, where it thrives.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Christmas Trees
- Forestry species
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
Populus 'Stoneville 62' PN 905
Mississippi cottonwood Ht 30m
Populus deltoides, male clone, selected by US Forest Service for timber production, imported 1976. Good growth and stem form in Manawatu. Resistant to leaf rust. New release. Cuttings 40cm . Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
Thuja plicata (POT grown)
Western red cedar Ht 30-40m
W USA. Narrowly conical, evergreen. Foliage turning bronze in cold winters. Prefers damp soils & regular rainfall. Retains branches to ground level forming excellent shelter. Timber light, tough and durable, valuable for joinery and shingles.
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
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
Populus 'Plummer' NZ 5040
Plummer hybrid poplar Ht 30m
P.angustifolia Willow leaf poplar (Utah) x yunnanensis (Yunnan), a new hybrid for erosion control. Straight stem, light branching, a female clone. Possum resistant, excellenyt yellow autumn colour. Performing well on peat. Cuttings 40cm, Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Erosion control
Podocarpus totara (POT grown)
Totara Ht 25-30m
Broadly conical or spreading when open grown, evergreen. Huge trunks on old trees. Bark peels in long strips. Tiny fruits attract birds. Timber is prized for carving & interior joinery.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Container Grown
Pinus radiata OP Plus seedlings 23/502
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
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