Populus trichocarpa PN 471
American balsam poplar Ht 30m
N.W. USA. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Vigorous, strong root system for erosion control, can sucker if no grazing. Balsam scent in spring, yellow leaves in autumn. Possum resistant, withstands Southland winds. Selected clone from Belgium released 1978. 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
Populus tremula
European aspen Ht 25-30m
Broadly columnar, deciduous. Suckers freely, producing a thicket around the tree controlled by grazing. Yellowish grey bark. Leaves quiver in a breeze, yellow and orange autumn colours. Good for erosion control. Cuttings 40cm. Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive autumn colours - orange
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Forestry species
Populus 'Kawa' NZ 5010
Balsam hybrid Ht 30m
P. deltoides x yunnanensis. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Very vigorous. Not suitable for exposed sites due to large leaf size. Better in gullies & valley floors. Later yellow autumn colouring than other hybrid poplars. Timber density 360kg/m3, equal to P. radiata. Cuttings 40cm, Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
- Forestry species
Populus ciliata PN 405
Himalayan poplar Ht 30m
India and Pakistan. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Grows at 1700-3000m, mean annual temperature 0-24 deg C. Bark smooth greenish-grey becoming dark brown, deeply fissured. Branches & leaves fed to stock. Not suitable for colder climates. Cuttings 40cm. Rooted topped @ 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
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
Platanus orientalis
Oriental plane Ht 25-30m
S E Europe to Asia Minor. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Trunk often continuous right through the crown. Bark flakes in plates. Leaves 10-20cm, more incised than P. x acerifolia. Popular avenue tree. Timber used for interior finishing and furniture. SEED grown.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Firewood
- Erosion control
Platanus x acerifolia(syn P. x hispanica)
London plane Ht 30-35m
N America. A hybrid of P. orientalis x P. occidentalis. Broadly columnar, deciduous. Trunk often continuous right through the crown. Bark flakes in large plates. Leaves up to 25cm across. Withstands city pollution. Good furniture timber.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Deciduous
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive autumn colours - yellow
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Firewood
- Erosion control
Pinus thunbergii (OG grown)
Japanese black pine Ht 20-30m
Broadly conical, evergreen. Rigid dark green needles in 2's, 10cm long. Egg shaped cone 7cm long. A coastal tree tolerating salt winds and poor sandy soils. Performing well as shelter on high exposed cold sites.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Erosion control
- Shelter
- Container Grown
Pinus sylvestris
Scots pine Ht 20-30m
Europe. Broadly conical, evergreen. Short blue-green twisted needles in 2's. Trunk is reddish brown and attractive. Tough, prefers cold climates. Plant a grove to commemorate your Scottish ancestors!
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Christmas Trees
- Shelter
Pinus coulteri (POT grown)
Big cone pine Ht 25-30m
S California & N Mexico. Broadly conical, evergreen. Stout shoots, needles in 3's 15-30cm long, stiff and curved, pale blueish-grey-green. Cones very large 25-35cm long. Tolerates dry sites.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Edible fruits and seeds
- Timber
- Container Grown
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