Appletons Tree Nursery Ltd, 1748 Main Road South, Wakefield, Nelson, Phone 03 541 8309, Fax 03 541 8007
Email appletons@ts.co.nz, Web www.appletons.co.nz

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Forestry Species

Appletons have a reputation as suppliers of quality-grown forestry seedlings.  

PINUS RADIATA

Your success is also our success

95% + survival rate was the client’s target. Our forestry nursery staff achieved an excellent result for a client planting Pinus radiata on a dry site in eastern Marlborough. We had successfully supplied seedlings to a neighbouring property in the 1990s, and were able to offer advice on how to establish seedlings successfully on a site with an average rainfall of 600–700mm pa. Working closely with the manager, we identified the most likely problem areas, developed a plan and the best practices to plant a large quantity of seedlings in a timely manner. As with any large planting project, there were delays but our contingency plan worked well and there was good communication between all parties. At the end of the first summer, we achieved a result of  97–98%, actively growing seedlings.

This is the most commonly planted forestry species because it is adaptable over a wide range of planting sites. A choice of GF (growth and form) ratings are available including GF Pluscertified seedlots which provide information on the individual traits of particular seedlots.
We will quote on large orders.

Seedlings
100+
1,000
GF19
$40
$290
GF21 (SSOP)
$40
$280
GF + Wood density 24
$72
$470
Cuttings
100+
1,000
GF + Wood density 24
$70
$450

CEDAR

Cedrus Deodara    
Himalayan CedarLarge conical timber tree, branch ends droop, softer appearance. Drought and exposure tolerant.
 
50+
1,000
Transplants
20/30
$1.25
$1.15
Transplants
25/50
$1.85
$1.750

Chamaecyparis lawsoniana    
Lawsons CypressNarrow conical conifer, excellent shelter and timber tree in colder moist districts.Timber is light coloured and sought after.
 
50+
1,000
Transplants
25/50
$1.45
$1.35
Transplants
50/75
$1.65
$1.55

Cryptomeria japonica    
Japanese CypressTall concial evergreen, major timber tree in Japan. Withstands wind well, timber very light, strong and durable indoors.
 
50+
1,000
Transplants
20/35
$1.20
$1.10
Transplants
25/50
$1.80
$1.70
Transplants
50/75
$2.40
$2.30

Thuja Plicata    
Western Red Cedar
Tall, conical evergreen, excellent shelter and major timber tree in Western USA. Durable, stable timber.
 
50+
1,000
Transplants
25/50
$1.85
$1.75

Pseudotsuga menziesii    
Douglas fir
A high quality timber and shelter tree, suited to colder, inland areas with moist well drained soils. Withstands snow and root grafting lessens the risk from wind storms.
 
50+
1,000
2 yr seedling 25/50 $0.70 $0.50
Transplants
50/75
$1.55
$1.35

 

CYPRESS

Cupressus macrocarpa    

Monterey cypress Quick growing, quality timber, shelter and hedging tree for use in coastal areas. Susceptable to canker in humid, warm areas. Strathallen Progeny Trial seed selected for low incidence of canker. Includes 4 cents per plant royalty.

 
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.05
$0.70

Cupressus lusitanica    

Mexican cypress Important timber, straight trunk, branches gently ascending or weeping. Suits moist climates and damp soils better than C macrocarpa, but NOT salt winds. Canker resistant.

Ernslaw 1 seed
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.00
$0.65

Cupressusocyparis ovensii    
Owens hybrid cypress Hybrid between Chamaecyparis nootkatensis and Cupressus lusitanica. Cutting grown, fast straight growth, canker resistant. Not for coastal areas. Light branching, no fluting.
 
50+
1,000
Open ground
25/50
$2.20
$2.10

REDWOODS

Sequoia sempervirens    
Californian or Coastal Redwood Tall timber tree, prefers moist sheltered sites, can cope with drought. Good weed control initially. Regrows from cut stump.
 
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.45
$1.35
Transplants
50/75
$1.65
$1.55
Clones
50/75
$4.30
$2.35

Metasequoia glyptostroboides    
Dawn redwood Deep rooting deciduous conifer tolerating wet soils, humid climate and low winter temperatures. Cypress-like timber is hard and durable. Seed from China.
 
50+
1,000
Transplants
75/100
$1.95
$1.85
Transplants
100+
$2.25
$2.15

 


Three and a half year old Neslon
seed lot of Sequoia sempervirens



 

Broadleaf Forestry Species

The following are major timber producing species in Australia and the northern hemisphere. To achieve optimum growth, they must be planted on to a medium to high quality site and managed with an intensive pruning and thinning regime. They should be planted at no more than 3 x 3 metre spacing and have complete weed control for three years.

ACACIA

Acacia melanoxylon    
Tasmanian BlackwoodQuick growing evergreen hardwood, dark brown timber for cabinets and joinery. Best growth in moist gullies. Selected from amture South African origin trees. Grown in 150cc side slit plug cells for reliable transplanting, topped at 40cm.
 
50+
1,000
Price each
$1.85
$1.45

ALDER

All alders fix atmospheric nitrogen on their root nodules, have widely utilised hardwood timber, and are used for shade and shelter. When inter-planted with oaks, growth of oaks is enhanced probably due to the additional available nitrogen.

Alnus    
All alders fix atmospheric nitrogen on their root nodules, have widely utilised hardwood timber, and are used for shade and shelter. When inter-planted with oaks, growth of oaks is enhanced probably due to the additional available nitrogen.
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.55
$1.45
Seedlings
50/75
$2.05
$1.95

Alnus acuminata    
Andean evergreen alder
Evergreen in mild climates, deciduous in frosty conditions.

Alnus cordata    
Italian alderWidely used for horticultural shelterbelts. Narrower crown, ideal nurse tree encouraging upright growth and suppressing side branching.

Alnus glutinosa v. barbata    
Turkish black alder Quick growth equal to A. rubra, dense foliage to smother weeds in gullies, reducing fire risk..

Alnus rubra    
Oregon or Red alderVigorous growth from stream to ridge top. Growing in Golden Downs since 1930s.

EUCALYTUS

Eucalyptus fastigata    
Brown barrelTall forest tree, 40-60m tall from New South Wales tablelands to Eastern Victoria. Stable timber prized for decorative floors. Cold hardy and healthy over most of NZ. Ideal for carbon farming credits.
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.05
$0.67

OAK

Quercus    
50+
1,000
Seedlings
25/50
$1.55
$1.45
Seedlings
50/75
$2.35
$2.15
Seedlings
75/100
$3.15
$2.95

Quercus palustris    
Pin oak This 'Eastwoodhill' selection has grown to an impressive size, with strong central leader. Prefers moist, deep soils.


Quercus petraea x robur    
Hybrid oak Strong, central leader with hybrid vigour and good straight trunk for furniture timber. Thrives on a variety of soils.

Quercus robur    
English oak Valuable, heavy timber for building and furniture. Close initial planting for straight tall trunks. Prefers moist, deep soils.

POPLAR

Please refer to our main species list for CLONAL SELECTION. Plant as a firebreak in moist gullies and for stabilising slips. Light coloured timber similar density to Pinus radiata. Yellow autumn colours. Rooted plants establish better than poles. Topped at 1.3m.
PVR - Plant Variety Rights
50+
1,000
P. 'Argyle' NZ 5015
$2.75
$2.60
Non-PVR
P. trichocarpa PN471
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Crows Nest' PN5010
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Kawa' NZ5006
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Tasman' PN559  
$2.45
$2.35
P. trichocarpa PN471
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Veronese' PN870
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Yeogi' PN895
$2.45
$2.35
P. 'Yunnanensis
$2.45
$2.35

22-Apr-2013