Turangi Street Revitalisation Project - replanting survey

We want your feedback!

Taupō District Council is undertaking a $6.5 million Turangi Street Revitalisation Project, funded by the government under the Crown Infrastructure Programme.

The project aims to improve streetscapes in Turangi township by repairing footpaths, kerbing and channeling that has been damaged by tree roots. This damage causes water pooling, is dangerous for pedestrians and those using mobility scooters, and we are also concerned that the tree roots will impact infrastructure like water and wastewater pipes.

In order to reinstate the kerbing and channeling we will unfortunately have to remove some trees, but we will be undertaking a replanting programme with tree species that are better suited to these locations.

We will be replanting with a combination of native species and exotic deciduous trees so as to have a mix of colours and to attract bird life, and with varieties that will grow to a good height and shape without impacting infrastructure or causing issues like the existing trees.

We are seeking the Turangi community’s input on what trees you’d like to see in your streets.

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* 1. From the list of options below, please select your three most preferred types of tree.

Acer negundo “Kelly's Gold” - (Golden Box Elder)
Golden-yellow spring leaves that are lime green through summer, turning to a pale yellow in autumn. Has a neat, upright growth habit that will lighten up dark areas. A hardy and quick-growing maple. (Deciduous 5m)

Acer palmatum - (Japanese Maple)
Grows into a round-headed, open, airy tree with slender stems. Green leaves are deeply lobed and dissected. The leaves turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red in autumn. The perfect medium-sized shade tree. Excellent street tree. (Deciduous 5m)

Acer palmatum “Burgundy Lace” - (Japanese Maple)
American cultivar with deeply-divided leaves like lace. Burgundy-wine leaves through summer turn scarlet in autumn. A small, spreading shade tree that is perfect for smaller gardens. (Deciduous 4m)

Alnus incana "Aurea" - (Golden Alder)
A large, conical tree with yellow-green leaves. Bark and branches give a golden orange glow during winter. Produces small, cone-like fruit that turn dark brown in autumn and persist into winter. Fruit attracts birds. Tolerates wet sites. (Deciduous 6m)

Arbutus unedo - (Irish Strawberry Tree)
Large shrub or small tree. Very hardy to adverse conditions including coastal, heat, and cold. Small, white flowers in spring followed by orange, strawberry-like fruit in autumn and winter. Birds love the fruit. (Evergreen 4m)

Carpinus betulus “Fastigiata” - (Upright European Hornbeam)
A medium-sized tree of upright pyramidal form, quite narrow while young. Becomes broader upon maturity. Excellent avenue and street tree. Yellow and orange autumn leaves. Leaves are dropped cleanly end of autumn. Very hardy. (Deciduous 8m)

Carpodetus serratus - (Putaputaweta, Marbleleaf)
An attractive small tree or large bush with spreading branches and a flat top. Juvenile leaves are brown while the adult leaves are larger and dark green with lighter marbling. A profusion of small white summer flowers. Prefers moisture. (Native Evergreen 5m)

Cercis siliquastrum - (Judas Tree)
A handsome, small tree with a flat spreading crown. Has green, heart-shaped leaves. Rose-purple flowers cover the branches in early spring. Great small tree for dry sites. Hardy. (Deciduous 4m)

Cornus “Eddie’s White Wonder” - (Flowering Dogwood)
Small upright-growing tree with tiered semi-weeping branches. Large flat lime green flowers age to white. Small red fruit in autumn until eaten by birds. Flowers well in warmer regions. Stunning autumn leaves of burnt orange and scarlet. Excellent street tree. Ideal smaller shade tree. (Deciduous 4m)

Cornus florida “Stokes Pink” - (Flowering Dogwood)
Strong grower forming an elegant small tree with ascending branch structure. Clear rich pink four-petalled flowers smother the branches in spring. Flowers well in warmer regions. Autumn leaves are rich red and purple. These persist well into winter. Excellent street tree. (Deciduous 4m)

Cotinus obovatus - (Smoke Tree)
Vigorous large shrub with green leaves through summer. Amazing autumn colours of red, orange, and purple leaves. Plumelike, pink-grey flower-heads are borne over summer. (Deciduous 4m)

Crataegus laevigata “Paul’s Scarlet” - (Hawthorn)
Small, upright tree with a compact rounded head. Impressive heads of double crimson red flowers smother the tree in late spring. Tolerant of strong winds. Does not set fruit. Excellent street tree. (Deciduous 5m)

Fagus sylvatica "Swat Margaret" - (Purple European Beech)
New leaves unfold burgundy, turning dark purple in summer, and then a rich burgundy in autumn. Holds this deep autumn colour longer than other cultivars. (Deciduous 7m)

Fuscospora cliffortioides - (New Zealand Mountain Beech)
An elegant form with graceful spreading branches in tiers. Slightly more dense and smaller-growing than the Black Beech. Will grow in warm climates with adequate moisture and shelter from hot winds. (Native Evergreen 5m)

Hoheria populnea “Purple Wave” - (Purple Lacebark)
A small erect-growing native. Dark-green leaves are purple underneath. Bears a profusion of white blossom-like flowers through summer. A quick hardy grower, excellent as a screen or small specimen tree. (Native Evergreen 4m)

Metrosideros “Maungapiko” - (Southern Rata Cross)
This narrow-growing erect tree is clothed with shiny pointed fresh leaves. A profusion of scarlet flowers, which attract birds, cover the tree in early January. Excellent tough coastal tree, withstanding a lot more frost than Metrosideros excelsa. Excellent street tree. (Native Evergreen 5m)

Podocarpus totara “Aurea” - (Golden Totara)
Similar growth habit to Podocarpus totara but with more graceful branches. The golden-yellow leaves are softer to touch and impart a beautiful glow in any garden. Very tough tree tolerating dry and windy conditions. Easily trimmed as a screen or hedge. Excellent street tree. (Native Evergreen 5m)

Pyrus calleryana “Kea” - (Ornamental Pear)
A smaller-growing multi-branched tree with a dense bushy growth habit. Glossy green leaves turn to a blend of burgundy and green over summer. This colouring intensifies to red through autumn. Tolerates both dry and heavier wet soils. (Deciduous 5m)

Robinia pseudoacacia “Frisia” - (Golden Locust)
One of the most brilliantly coloured yellow foliaged trees. Forms a neat, rounded head on a sturdy trunk. Golden-yellow colour is maintained until leaf-drop. Tolerant of heat, drought, and pollution. Ideal for the smaller garden. Excellent street tree. (Deciduous 5m)

Sophora tetraptera - (Large-leaved Kowhai)
Larger leaves and flowers than Sophora microphylla. Golden-yellow spring flowers attract nectar-seeking birds. Grow in sun or semi-shade. Flowers from October to December. (Native Evergreen 4m)

Ulmus x hollandica “Wredei” - (Upright Golden Elm)
A narrow-growing selection of the golden elm which holds its stunning, large, yellow leaves through the growing season. Ideal for restricted areas. Superb street tree. Protect from coastal winds. (Deciduous 5m)

Turangi Street Revitalisation Project - replanting survey

We want your feedback!

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* 1. From the list of options below, please select your three most preferred types of tree.

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* 2. Tell us why these three are your favourites.

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* 3. If you have any other feedback, please leave it here.

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* 4. Please tell us what street you live on.