The Top 25 Trees to Add to Your Christchurch Garden

Posted by Christchurch Tree Services on 3 Jun 2025

If you’re looking to find inspiration for your garden one of the ideal places to start is the trees. Trees offer numerous advantages to our ecosystem including oxygen production, as well as creating shade and shelter to wildlife. In Christchurch, there is many varieties of trees encountered in gardens, each having distinctive traits and characteristics. In this blog post we’ve put together the top 25 most common trees that are commonly found among Christchurch gardens, as well as their scientific names, as well as an overview of their most important characteristics. If you’re searching for a tree that can provide shade, beautiful flowers or vibrant autumn colors This list can assist you in finding the ideal tree for your garden.

Common Name Scientific Name Description
Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia An ornamental tree of great repute featuring stunning purple flowers which bloom in the spring.
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus spp. A diverse genus of trees that are native to Australia and are known for their distinct smell and bark.
Magnolia Magnolia spp. A evergreen tree that has large, fragrant flowers that flower in the spring and summer.
Frangipani Plumeria spp. A deciduous plant with sweet, colorful flowers that bloom in summer.
Bottlebrush Callistemon spp. A species of evergreen trees, with cylindrical flower spikes that resemble an old bottle brush.
Lemon tree Citrus limon A small evergreen tree that has beautiful flowers and acidic, delicious fruit.
Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla A tall evergreen tree that has unique symmetrical shapes which is commonly used as a decoration tree.
Lilly Pilly Syzygium spp. A collection of evergreen trees that have dense leaf and edible, ripe berries that are very popular with birds.
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica A deciduous plant with long, drooping branches and thin leaves.
Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia spp. An ornamental tree decorated with stunning crepe-like flowers that are a mix of pink, purple, and white.
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum A small deciduous tree with delicate deep lobed leaves shades of red, orange and green.
Grevillea Grevillea spp. A genus of evergreen trees with beautiful flowers and foliage that attract birds.
Banksia Banksia spp. A group of evergreen trees featuring unique floral arrangements as well as seed pods commonly used in floral arrangements.
Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius A evergreen tree that has bright flowering red blooms during the spring and in summer.
Golden Penda Xanthostemon chrysanthus An evergreen tree with clumps with bright, yellow blossoms that bloom during summer.
Bunya Pine Araucaria bidwillii A large evergreen tree with massive, spiky cones. They contain edible seeds.
Illawarra Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius An evergreen tree with spectacular bright red flowers that bloom during the late summer and spring.
Brush Box Lophostemon confertus A evergreen tree that has the rounded crown as well as smooth bark. It also has clusters of small white flowers.
Australian Willow Geijera parviflora An evergreen tree with thin leaves and soft white flowers that blossom in summer.
Blackwood Acacia melanoxylon An evergreen tree with beautiful, dark wood and clusters of bright yellow flowers that blossom in winter.
Lilly Pilly Acmena Acmena smithii A evergreen tree that has dense foliage and tiny, edible fruit that is popular with birds.
Tallowwood Eucalyptus microcorys An evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk and rough bark that is popular for timber.
Flame Pea Chorizema spp. A group of evergreen trees with dazzling flame-like flowers.

Planting trees in your yard does not just add beauty, but also offers many benefits to the natural environment as well as the general health and well-being of your property. With the list of 25 trees that are commonly found throughout Christchurch gardens, you have a better understanding of the variety of trees you can pick from when adding the new trees in your garden.

If you’re looking to add new trees to your garden it is essential to take into consideration your space as well as the requirements specific to each tree. In addition should you decide to remove any trees in order to create space for new trees, our professional arborists can help you complete the task safely and efficiently.

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