Hi there
We have purchased a farm with an older weatherboard cottage which is getting a good birthday as its a bit run down. We will be renting out the property and I want to plant some speciman trees as the property is currently very bare. Just wanting some ideas – something that looks good, is easy to care for – we are located in Tirau – so a few frosts in the winter and generally pretty warm dry summers. Want something that is fairly quick growing, can provide a bit of shade (but not too big either) and something that looks good year round.
Thanks
Cathy 🙂
- Cathy Nicholas asked 4 months ago
- last edited 4 months ago
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Hi Cathy,
I am assuming by when you say looking good year round you are wanting an evergreen variety. This limits your choices a little.
Some varieties you may want to check out are:
- Titoki
- Pohutakawa
- Magnolia Little Gem
- Michelia varieties such as Gracipies or Yunnanenses
- Acacia Baileyana
- Evergreen Alder
If you do decide deciduous trees could be an option you could try:
- Albizia (silk tree)
- Japanese Maples
- Cercis Forest Pansy
- Cornus (dogwood)
- Prunus (flowering cherry)
- Magnolia (lots of deciduous varieties available)
I sometimes find that trees that lose their leaves in winter can be a good option as they give shade in summer and let the light in winter but if it is a bit of privacy you may be after the evergreen choices may be more what you are looking for.
- Bec Wenzel answered 4 months ago
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