Bushmere Nursery | Unique Landscape Tree Specialists

Albizzia julibrissin rosea (Silk Tree)

This elegant small tree thrives in hot districts, and even in poor soils making it a nice shade tree.The foliage is a most attractive green and folds up at night. The feature of this specimen is the pink pompom flower heads, which are evident in the summer months.

Araucaria angustifolia (Parana Pine)

A rare Brazilian tree with attractive evergreen foliage similar to the Bunya pine. Handsome tall tree tolerant of light frosts but suitable for warm areas.

Araucaria bidwillii (Bunya pine)

A splendid large evergreen specimen tree for warmer areas. Very distinctive in shape of the crown and foliage. Large edible seed is produced on mature trees.

Araucaria cunninghamii (Hoop Pine)

A tall erect evergreen for warmer areas with copper hued new bark that later develops rings or hoops of rough bark.

Araucaria heterophylla (Norfolk Island Pine)

An iconic coastal tree (eg Napier Marine Parade ) in warmer parts of the country. A tall open narrow cone of whorled branches make this an attractive feature tree where room allows. Wind and salt spray tolerant.

Araucaria hunsteinii (Klinkii Pine)

A very rare attractive evergreen tree. All Araucaria are Southern hemisphere trees.

Calodendrum capense (Cape Chestnut)

An outstanding mid summer flowering tree rarely available or seen in New Zealand. Striking pink flowers in large clusters with dark green semi evergreen leaves make this small tree a real eye catcher. Tolerates most conditions except heavy frosts when young.

Jacaranda Mimosifolia (Jacaranda)

An ornamental tree with beautiful trumpet shaped mauve/blue flowers in mid summer. It has an irregular head with finely divided fern like foliage. Likes a hot, sunny and sheltered position.

Lagunaria patersonii (Norfolk Island Hibiscus)

A narrow dense evergreen tree ideal for coastal conditions as it tolerates salt wind. Pink to lilac flowers during summer are its main feature. A tough attractive small tree for sites that are well drained.

Liquidambar styraciflua (Liquidambar)

A medium to large tree with long, straight and shapely crown. Is prized for its superb beauty with its autumn tinted foliage, which can range in colour from orange, bronze or purple to deep scarlet red. Prefers good soils and tolerates wet frosty winter conditions. Ideal for large gardens or avenues.

Liriodendron tulipifera (Tulip Tree)

A beautiful stately tree, well known for its distinctive foliage. An upright yellow specimen when young, spreading out with maturity. Has lovely autumn colour, with orange/green tulip shaped flowers appearing in summer. Frost and wet soil tolerant. Makes an ideal park or farm specimen tree.

Malus Purple Top (Ornamental Crabapple)

on 1.5m standard stem

A very healthy new variety with purple bronze leaves, pink flowers and medium size purple fruit. Ideal for small gardens to add interest. This specimen is frost tolerant and suitable for all soils.

Malus Red Top (Ornamental Crabapple)

on 1.5m standard stem

The red top refers to the new growth of dark red leaves. Flowers pink early in spring followed by small vibrant red fruit clustered along the branches in mid summer. A naturally round headed tree, it is great for a formal look. Grows in all soils and is frost hardy.

Malus Snowcharm (Ornamental Crabapple)

on 1.5m standard stem

A new introduction to the Malus variety. Large healthy foliage, white spring flowers and red/yellow crab apples make this a very good all round tree for any site.

Melia azedarach (Bead Tree)

This is a fast growing round headed tree which is very versatile and drought tolerant. The young leaves appear in late spring, with large sprays of small delicately scented lilac flowers; these are followed by bunches of pale yellow berries, which persist after the leaves fall.

Notes: Leaves can almost be evergreen in warmer areas

Prunus cerasoides (Burmese cherry)

A tree unknown to most people, but well worth growing in the larger garden. It has a smooth ringed bark and is unusual in flowering in late autumn or early winter. Its pale pink blossoms cover the tree before the leaves emerge in mid winter and the tuis flock to the trees in bloom. Fastgrowing.

Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’ (Grafted ornamental pear)

A thornless pyramid tree with white flowers. Flowers profusely in spring and leaves colour to a brilliant orange and red in autumn. Leaves are fresh green and pest resistant all summer. This variety appears to be resistant to fire blight. An outstanding street or garden tree.

Pyrus calleryana pendula (Grafted weeping pear)

This hardy new variety has handsome mid-green glossy foliage, which is on pendulous cascading branches. Small white flowers, along with great autumn colour makes this a “must have” lawn specimen.

Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)

A broadly spreading tree. It has dark glossy leaves which turn to a spectacular red colour in autumn. This really is a sight to behold. A completely hardy tree which makes a fine deciduous shade tree. Less common than the red oak Quercus rubra but far superior in colour. Good specimen or farm tree.

Quercus ellipsoidalis (Northern Pin Oak)

A valuable avenue or street tree. Grows in all soils and can be high pruned. Good autumn colour. It has small acorns which ducks love. Drought and frost tolerant.

Ulmus x parvifolia (hybrid) (Frontier Elm)

A delightful columnar tree. A new addition to the deciduous trees. Has drooping branchlets, with small rich green leaves. In autumn these leaves turn a striking shade of burgundy. Suitable for all conditions. Very hardy. This is an outstanding medium street or avenue tree.