Weeping Japanese Maple
New spring leaves are bright orange/red when they first emerge and retain an orange undertone as they fade to a summer red/green. Second flush of orange/red growth in mid summer. Autumn tones of fiery red/orange.
Crepe Myrtle
Striking deciduous shrub or small tree prized for its coral-pink flowers and attractive bark. From mid-summer to early autumn, it produces large clusters of blossoms that create a bold splash of colour. The dark green foliage transitions to brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn,
Compact, rounded head and smooth, mottled red/brown bark. It produces lime green leaves in late spring, which mature to green in the summer before turning brilliant red, orange, and yellow in autumn. Large cone shaped panicles of pure white flowers in summer. 4m tall x 3m wide in ten years.
Yoshino Cherry
Erect, vase-shaped, spreading grower. In early spring becomes smothered in fragrant , blush pink, single blossoms from deep pink buds. Yellow and orange autumn colour. Excellent street tree. 6m tall x 5m wide in ten years.
An upright, vase-shaped tree with attractive flaky bark and deciduous autumn foliage colour. Beautiful frilled white flowers in summer.
Japanese Elm
Forms a vase-shaped tree with a spreading crown of branches which weep at their tips. Narrow, pale green leaves turn yellow, orange and scarlet in autumn. Tolerant of drought once established and withstands strong winds. 8m tall x 5m wide in ten years.
Ornamental Pear
Upright pyramidal tree raised in Queenstown. This selection has glossy green foliage which changes to shades of rich burgundy and red over autumn that carries through into winter. Prolific white flowers cover the tree in early spring. Frost tolerant, tolerates pruning and trimming. 6m tall x 4m wide in ten years.
Upright Red Maple
American selection, good for avenues. Upright columnar shape. Nice orange/red autumn colour. Small red flowers early to mid spring. Cold hardy and will tolerate wind. 8m tall x 3m wide in ten years.
Red Maple
Medium sized tree with a dense crown, vibrant shades or red/orange and scarlet over autumn. One of the most sought after specimen trees. Wind tolerant. 8m tall x 5m wide in ten years.
Frontier Elm
Forms a vase-shaped tree with a rounded head. Small, dark green leaves turn glowing burgundy in autumn and persist well into winter. Tolerant of moderate coastal winds and drought. Great shade tree. Excellent street tree. 6m tall x 5m wide in ten years.
Pin Oak
Has a neat, pyramidal habit with spreading branches. Glossy green, deeply-cut leaves turn scarlet and orange in autumn. Tolerant of wet soils and strong winds. 10m tall x 5m wide in ten years.
Cimmaron Ash
A uniformly erect-growing tree. Glossy green pinnate leaves. Fiery orange to red autumn leaves. Tolerant of drought and high winds. Great for avenues and driveways. Excellent street tree. 10m high by 5m wide in ten years.
