Other Species

Cupressus torulosa

Himalayan cypress  -  S4 treatment
Cupressus torulosa

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.

$25.00 per 25 gm

Pseudotsuga menziesii

Douglas Fir  -  S5 treatment
Pseudotsuga menziesii

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

$1,000.00 per 1 kg

Acacia baileyana purpurea

Purple golden wattle  -  HW treatment
Acacia baileyana purpurea

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

$50.00 per 25 gm

Acacia dealbata

Silver wattle  -  HW treatment
Acacia dealbata

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Acacia melanoxylon

Tasmanian blackwood  -  HW treatment
Acacia melanoxylon

Medium tree, large dark green leaves. Valuable timber.

$30.00 per 25 gm

Alnus cordata

Italian alder  -  S4 treatment
Alnus cordata

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.

$35.00 per 25 gm

Alnus glutinosa

Black or common alder  -  S8 treatment
Alnus glutinosa

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

$35.00 per 25 gm

Alnus rubra

Red alder  -  S8 treatment
Alnus rubra

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.

$35.00 per 25 gm

Banksia integrifolia

Coastal banksia  -  DS treatment
Banksia integrifolia

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

$30.00 per 25 gm

Betula pendula

Silver birch  -  S4-8 treatment
Betula pendula

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Callistemon citrinus

Crimson bottlebrush  -  DS treatment
Callistemon citrinus

Medium shrub. Masses of crimson red flowers in spring.

$20.00 per 10 gm

Calocedrus decurrens

Incense cedar  -  S4 treatment
Calocedrus decurrens

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Casuarina cunninghamiana

River she-oak  -  DS treatment
Casuarina cunninghamiana

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

$30.00 per 25 gm

Cedrus atlantica

Atlas cedar  -  S4 treatment
Cedrus atlantica

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Cedrus deodara

Deodar cedar  -  S3 treatment
Cedrus deodara

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

$20.00 per 25 gm

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

Lawson cypress  -  S4 treatment
Chamaecyparis lawsoniana

A shelter and timber tree with attractive pyramidal form.

$25.00 per 25 gm

Chamaecytisus palmensis

Tagasaste, tree lucerne  -  HW treatment
Chamaecytisus palmensis

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Cryptomeria japonica

Japanese cedar  -  S4 treatment
Cryptomeria japonica

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

$30.00 per 25 gm

Cupressus arizonica

Arizona cypress  -  S4-6 treatment
Cupressus arizonica

Grey foliage. Excellent for coastal situations and very hardy.

$25.00 per 25 gm

Cupressus lusitanica

Mexican cypress  -  S4-6 treatment
Cupressus lusitanica

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

$40.00 per 25 gm

Cupressus macrocarpa

Monterey cypress  -  S4-6 treatment
Cupressus macrocarpa

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

$30.00 per 25 gm

Cupressus sempervirens

Pencil cypress  -  S4 treatment
Cupressus sempervirens

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Grevillea robusta

Silky oak  -  S4 treatment
Grevillea robusta

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

$45.00 per 10 gm

Jacaranda mimosifolia

Blue Jacaranda  -  WS treatment
Jacaranda mimosifolia

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Laurus nobilis

Bay tree  -  DS treatment
Laurus nobilis

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Liquidambar styraciflua

Sweet gum  -  S4 treatment
Liquidambar styraciflua

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

$40.00 per 10 gm

Paulownia tomentosa

Foxglove tree  -  S4 treatment
Paulownia tomentosa

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

$30.00 per 25 gm

Thuja plicata

Western red cedar  -  S4 treatment
Thuja plicata

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

$75.00 per 25 gm

Pinus coulteri

Big cone pine  -  S3-12 treatment
Pinus coulteri

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

$25.00 per 25 gm

Pinus patula

Patula pine  -  S8 treatment
Pinus patula

Medium hardy timber tree. Prefers sheltered sites.

$30.00 per 25 gm