25 Trees to Enhance to Your Christchurch Garden

Posted by Christchurch Tree Trimming on 24 Jun 2025

If you’re looking for ideas for your garden one of the best places to start is the trees. Trees provide many benefits to the environment by supplying oxygen and giving shade as well as shelter to wildlife. In Christchurch there are an array of trees that are commonly encountered among gardens. All having their own distinctive traits and characteristics. In this blog post we’ve made 25 of the most commonly-used trees throughout Christchurch gardens, along with their scientific names and brief descriptions of their key features. If you’re looking for a plant that will provide shade, stunning flowers, or vibrant autumn colours, this list will help you find the perfect tree to plant in your garden.

Common Name Scientific Name Description
Jacaranda Jacaranda mimosifolia An ornamental tree that is popular with gorgeous, purple flowers that bloom in the spring.
Eucalyptus Eucalyptus spp. A wide variety of genus trees that are indigenous to Australia and are known for their distinct smell and bark.
Magnolia Magnolia spp. An evergreen tree with large, fragrant flowers which flower in the spring and summer.
Frangipani Plumeria spp. A deciduous tree that is fragrant with and vibrant flowers that bloom in summer.
Bottlebrush Callistemon spp. A Genus of evergreen trees that has round flower spikes that resemble brushes from bottles.
Lemon tree Citrus limon A small evergreen tree that has fragrant flowers and acidic, juicy fruit.
Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla A tall evergreen tree that has an unusual symmetrical form that is often employed as a tree for decoration.
Lilly Pilly Syzygium spp. A collection of evergreen trees with dense foliage and edible berries loved by birds.
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica A deciduous tree with branching that is long and droops, as well as thin leaves.
Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia spp. A tree ornamental with dazzling, crepe-like flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white.
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum A small deciduous plant with delicate deeply lobed leaves that are in shades of orange, red, and green.
Grevillea Grevillea spp. A Genus of evergreen trees that have stunning flowers and attractive foliage that attract birds.
Banksia Banksia spp. A collection of evergreen trees featuring unique floral arrangements as well as seed pods that are frequently used in floral arrangements.
Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius An evergreen tree with bright flowering red blooms during spring and summer.
Golden Penda Xanthostemon chrysanthus An evergreen tree with clumps full of yellow and bright flowers that blossom in summer.
Bunya Pine Araucaria bidwillii A large evergreen tree with large, spiky cones that contain edible seeds.
Illawarra Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius An evergreen tree with spectacular bright red flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.
Brush Box Lophostemon confertus A evergreen tree that has round crowns, smooth bark, and tiny white flowers.
Australian Willow Geijera parviflora A evergreen tree that has narrow leaves and creamy white flowers that flower in summer.
Blackwood Acacia melanoxylon An evergreen tree with beautiful dark wood and clumps of bright yellow flowers that blossom in winter.
Lilly Pilly Acmena Acmena smithii A evergreen tree with thick foliage and edible fruits that are loved by birds.
Tallowwood Eucalyptus microcorys An evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk and rough bark that is popular for its timber.
Flame Pea Chorizema spp. A group of evergreen trees with showy, flame-like flowers

Having trees in your garden not only adds beauty but also brings many benefits to the natural environment as well as the general health and well-being of your property. The list below includes 25 trees that are commonly found throughout Christchurch landscapes, you now are aware of the various trees to choose from when adding new trees to your yard.

If you’re planning to add new trees to your yard It is important to think about the area available as well as the specific requirements for each tree. While doing this when you’re required to take down any trees in order in order to create space for new ones, our professional arborists can help you do this safely and efficiently.

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