Other Species

A fast growing and very hardy species which is known for its canker resistance. The species is wind hardy and demonstrates reasonable drought tolerance. The wood is scented, hard and durable.

Californian selections from Amberley and Waikuku Seed Orchards. Parents selected for good growth and form - see Douglas fir tab under Species.

var. purpurea. Smaller form tree with purple tinged foliage and gold flowers. Outstanding for foliage and flowers.

Good coppice species. Medium tree with grey, ferny foliage.

Medium tree, large dark green leaves. Valuable timber.

Handsome, medium to large tree developing to a cone shape as it matures. Fast grower. Lovely, bright green, heart shaped leaves. Large (25mm) seed cones. Deciduous.

Tree 8 to 12m tall. Very slender with glutinous shoots. Dark green, deeply veined leaves. Cylindrical catkins.

Hardy, deciduous, fast growing tree with graceful, slightly pendulous branches. Narrow pyramidal form. Leaves dark green above and greyish beneath. Red buds burst into 10 to 15cm catkins in the spring.

Cream flowers in autumn and winter. Grows to 10m high and withstands salt laden winds. Attracts birds. Evergreen.

Deciduous hardy tree with white bark and golden leaves in the autumn. Very graceful.

Medium shrub. Masses of crimson red flowers in spring.

Ideal specimen tree with distinctive columnar form and dense fan like sprays of leaves.

Upright growing, tall tree grows well on river banks to prevent erosion. Conifer like appearance. Horticultural shelter.

Majestic evergreen tree with broad conical form. May reach 15-30m or more.

Indian cedar. Suited both as a specimen tree as well as shelter belts.

A shelter and timber tree with attractive pyramidal form.

Small, fast growing tree. Ideal nurse tree for natives. Excellent bird and bee fodder.

Attractive conifer having pyramidal form with feathery foliage. Good timber and shelter tree.

Grey foliage. Excellent for coastal situations and very hardy.

"Gwavas - Amberley Seed Orchard. Purchasers must pay a royalty to support the Cypress Breeding Programme. See Cypresses tab under Species.

"Strathallan"- Amberley Seed Orchard. Purchasers must pay a royalty to support cypress breeding. See Cypresses tab under Species.

var. stricta. Pencil slim cypress with fine needle-like foliage. Withstands dry and cold conditions.

Large tree with handsome, fern-like leaves. A blaze of rich, golden orange blossoms are produced in early summer.

Medium sized tree. Spectacular when covered with large bunches of mauve, pea-like flowers.

The sweet bay or laurel tree. Useful as a hedge or as a trained specimen. Aromatic, shiny leaves have culinary uses.

Grows to 20m. Hardy, deciduous tree with maple-like leaves and brilliant autumn foliage.

Umbrella tree. A large fast growing deciduous tree with lilac blue flowers in spring.

Evergreen conifer. Well furnished, wind resistant shelter tree producing light, strong, durable timber.

Big cone pine. A very hardy conifer with bluish green needles and huge, ornamental cones.

Medium hardy timber tree. Prefers sheltered sites.