Get to Know 25 Common Trees Found in Christchurch Gardens

Posted by Christchurch Tree Pruning on 7 Jun 2025

If you’re looking for ideas for your garden one of the best spots to start is the trees. Trees provide many benefits to the environment, from producing oxygen to creating shade and shelter to wildlife. In Christchurch the city, there’s a wide variety of trees located within gardens. Each having their own distinctive traits and characteristics. In this blog we’ve made a list of 25 common trees that are commonly found throughout Christchurch gardens, together with their scientific names as well as an overview of their primary characteristics. You may be looking for a tree which provides shade, beautiful flowers or vibrant autumn colours the list below will help you choose the ideal tree for 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 diverse genus of trees that are indigenous to Australia and are known for their distinctive bark and strong scent.
Magnolia Magnolia spp. A tree that is evergreen with huge, fragrant flowers which bloom in summer and spring.
Frangipani Plumeria spp. A deciduous plant with sweet and vibrant flowers that bloom in the summer.
Bottlebrush Callistemon spp. A family of evergreen trees featuring flowers that are cylindrical and resemble a bottle brush.
Lemon tree Citrus limon A small evergreen tree that has aromatic flowers and acidic juicy fruits.
Norfolk Island Pine Araucaria heterophylla A tall evergreen tree that has an unusual symmetrical form that is often used as a decoration tree.
Lilly Pilly Syzygium spp. A collection of evergreen trees that have dense leaves and edible fruits well-liked by birds.
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica A deciduous tree with branching that is long and droops, as well as short leaves.
Crepe Myrtle Lagerstroemia spp. An ornamental tree with showy crepe-like flowers that are a mix of purple, pink and white.
Japanese Maple Acer palmatum A small deciduous tree with delicate, deeply lobed leaves in shades of red, orange and green.
Grevillea Grevillea spp. A Genus of evergreen trees that have gorgeous flowers and leaves which are loved by birds.
Banksia Banksia spp. A collection of evergreen trees that have unique floral arrangements as well as seed pods that are frequently used in floral arrangements.
Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius A tree that is evergreen with bright red flowers that bloom during the spring and summer.
Golden Penda Xanthostemon chrysanthus A tree that’s evergreen with clusters with bright, yellow blossoms that bloom in summer.
Bunya Pine Araucaria bidwillii An enormous evergreen tree, with big, spiky cones that contain edible seeds.
Illawarra Flame Tree Brachychiton acerifolius A beautiful evergreen tree that has vibrant red flowers that bloom in late spring and summer.
Brush Box Lophostemon confertus An evergreen tree with a rounded crown as well as smooth bark. It also has clusters of small white flowers.
Australian Willow Geijera parviflora A tree of evergreen with narrow leaves and soft white flowers that bloom in summer.
Blackwood Acacia melanoxylon An evergreen plant with attractive dark wood and clusters of flowers in yellow that bloom in winter.
Lilly Pilly Acmena Acmena smithii A evergreen tree that has dense foliage and tiny, edible fruits that are loved by birds.
Tallowwood Eucalyptus microcorys An evergreen tree with a tall straight trunk, straight branches and rough bark, which is well-known for its timber.
Flame Pea Chorizema spp. A group of evergreen trees sporting showy flame-like flowers

A garden with trees does not just add beauty, but also offers many benefits to the environment and the general health and well-being of your property. With the following list of 25 most common trees throughout Christchurch gardens, you know more about the variety of trees you can pick from when you are adding new trees to your yard.

If you’re thinking of adding new trees to your garden, it’s important to consider the area available as well as the specific requirements of each tree. While doing this should you have to take down any trees in order to make room for new trees our arborists experts can help you do this safely and efficiently.

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