Conifers
Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Dawn redwood Ht 30-40m
Large tree / Deciduous / Tolerates wet sites / Attractive autumn colours - brown / Attractive flowers or catkins / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Forestry species / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
China. Conical, deciduous. Long fossil history. Found growing in NW Hupeh in 1941. New seed import brings wider genetic base to NZ. Cypress-like timber is light, strong and durable. Prefers damp sites, deep rooted shade tree for streamsides.
Pinus thunbergii (PLUG grown)
Japanese black pine Ht 20-30m
Medium tree / Evergreen / Resistant to salt spray / Tolerates wet sites / Tolerates exposed sites / Tolerates dry sites / Attractive berries fruits or cone / Timber / Erosion control / Shelter / Container Grown / Cold hardy (H4) (-10 to -5C)
Broadly conical, evergreen. Rigid dark green needles in 2's, 10cm long. Egg shaped cone 7cm long. A coastal tree tolerating salt winds and poor sandy soils. Performing well as shelter on high exposed cold sites.