Exotic Trees
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Liriodendron tulipifera ‘Arnold’, a cultivar of the tulip tree, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree known for its narrow, upright form. It typically reaches 15–20 meters in height with a columnar shape, making it ideal for urban settings, avenues, and confined spaces. Its distinctive, lobed green leaves turn vibrant yellow in autumn. In late spring to early summer, it produces tulip-like, greenish-yellow flowers with orange markings, attracting pollinators. This cultivar is valued for its tidy growth habit, resilience, and striking seasonal interest. It thrives in well-drained soils with full sun, offering a stately, elegant presence in landscaped environments. -
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A stout and elegant pine species with a rugged trunk of rough dark red bark with fissures revealing a black underlay. The framework of irregular, layered horizontal branches give the trees wonderfully unique and interesting character. Planted for centuries in Japan these trees can withstand heavy pruning to shape. Coastal hardy. Untrimmed growing to 30m. -
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A stout and elegant pine species with a rugged trunk of rough dark red bark with fissures revealing a black underlay. The framework of irregular, layered horizontal branches give the trees wonderfully unique and interesting character. Planted for centuries in Japan these trees can withstand heavy pruning to shape. Coastal hardy. Untrimmed growing to 30m. -
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Pyrus calleryana ‘Aristocrat’, a cultivar of the Callery pear, is a medium-sized deciduous tree known for its elegant, upright form and strong branching structure. Growing up to 12 meters tall, it features glossy, dark green leaves that turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn. In spring, it produces an abundance of white blossoms, creating a striking seasonal display. Unlike some other Callery pear varieties, ‘Aristocrat’ has a more open branch structure, reducing the risk of breakage. It thrives in urban environments, tolerating pollution, drought, and poor soils, making it ideal for streetscapes, parks, and ornamental landscapes. -
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Quercus suber, commonly known as the Cork Oak, is an evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean region. Renowned for its thick, rugged, and deeply fissured bark, which is harvested for cork production, this species has a gnarled, spreading habit with dark green, leathery leaves that are grayish underneath. It thrives in warm, dry climates and well-drained soils, showing excellent drought tolerance once established. The Cork Oak supports diverse wildlife, providing acorns for animals and habitat for various species. Long-lived and resilient, it is an iconic tree valued for both its ecological and economic significance, particularly in sustainable cork industries.
