Natives

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PSEUDOPANAX PURPUREUM

Starting at: $14.99

Purple leaved form of Pseudopanax lessonii, to 2.5m tall. Masses of black fruit for birds Any well drained soil. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND]
PSEUDOPANAX CRASSIFOLIUS (Lancewood', 'Horoeka)

Starting at: $14.99

Native tree to 8m tall. Striking distinct juvenile form and very different mature form. Looks good in groups. Frost tolerant. Grows in any well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, POTS, SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUIN, WIND)
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES VARIEGATED (Lemonwood', 'Tarata)

Starting at: $19.99

Very bushy native tree to 5m, with white variegated leaves. Long lived. Excellent colourful hedge. Birds love the black seeds. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE,NATIVE, SHELTER, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND)
PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES (Lemonwood', 'Tarata)

Starting at: $10.99

Very bushy fast growing native to 6m, tolerates frost. Long lived. Excellent hedge. Trims well. Don't plant in wet spots. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SHELTER, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND).
PITTOSPORUM CRASSIFOLIUM (Karo)

Starting at: $10.99

4m tall. Very wind hardy. Grows in wet or dry conditions. Small purple flowers, large green berries. Frost tolerant. [GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND]
PHORMIUM TENAX (NZ Flax)

Starting at: $9.99

Up to 3m tall and wide, any soil type, wet/dry. Very good shelter. Flowers attract Tuis. Frost tolerant. Looks great in clumps. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND].
METROSIDEROS 'MAORI PRINCESS' (Pohutukawa)

Starting at: $49.99

One of the best pohutukawas for a specimen tree. Straight trunk & flowers reliably each year with dark crimson red flowers. Light frost only. 10m. (GOOD FOR; BIRDS, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, POTS, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND)
HOHERIA POPULNEA (Lacebark', 'Houhere)

Starting at: $5.99

Fast growing native tree to 6m, which is suitable for a wide range of soils & sites. Frost tolerant. White flowers autumn. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND)
HEBE DIOSMIFOLIA 'MAUVE'

Starting at: $14.99

Vigorous healthy growing Hebe to 1m tall, with mauve flowers. Excellent filler plant. Frost tolerant. Well drained soil best. (GOOD FOR: DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, HEDGEPOTS, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND)
GRISELINIA LUCIDA 'AKAPUKA' (Akapuka)

Starting at: $14.99

Rounded bush to 3m tall with large glossy leaves. Grows in any soil which isn't waterlogged. Frost tolerant when established, however can be frost tender when small. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, NATIVE,SPECIMEN, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND).
GRISELINIA LITTORALIS 'BROADWAY MINT' (Broadleaf)

Starting at: $4.99

Tough dense bushy native to 4m tall, with medium green colored leaves. Best in well drained soil. Frost tolerant. Popular hedge, water weekly in hot dry periods. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND)
ENTELEA ARBORESCENS (Whau)

Starting at: $12.99

Has large bold tropical foliage with masses of white flowers in spring. Grows fast to 4m round in most situations. Frost tender. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND).
DODONAEA VISCOSA (Green Akeake)

Starting at: $3.99

Best in a well drained soil, will grow in tough situations. Leathery green leaves. Frost tolerant. Bushy to 5m tall. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE,NATIVE, SUN, WIND).
DODONAEA VISCOSA 'PURPUREA' (Purple Akeake)

Starting at: $3.99

Colourful foliage, Well drained soil is best, Will grow in severe conditions provided the soil isn't wet. 3m to 5m tall. Frost tolerant. Bushy. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SUN, WIND)
DACRYDIUM CUPRESSINUM (Rimu)

Starting at: $14.99

Large NZ tree to 20m known as Rimu, although normally only up to 9m when planted. Needs a sheltered site and a good soil with some moisture. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUN).
DACRYCARPUS DACRYDIOIDES (Kahikatea)

Starting at: $12.99

Kahikatea. Very tall growing native to 40m, with grey green leaves. Grows well in damper areas. Produces berries for the birds. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUN)
CYPERUS USTULATUS

Starting at: $3.99

A grass-like marsh plant suitable for growing in or near boggy areas. Grows to 90 cm tall with large brown seed heads. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, FOLIAGE, SUN, SEMI-SHADE, NATIVE)
CYATHEA MEDULARIS (Black Tree Fern', 'Mamaku' 'Ponga)

Starting at: $35.00

Grows to about 10m. Grows in open situations, part shade best. Tolerates light frost. Some shelter best. Stunning tree fern. Grows quickly in a moist soil. [GOOD FOR: DAMP, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN]
CORYNOCARPUS LAEVIGATUS (Karaka)

Starting at: $12.99

Grows to 10m tall. Large orange berries. Light frost only when small. Grows in most situations, but a good soil best. Bushy dense tree. Attracive deep green glossy leaves. [GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SHELTER, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND].
COROKIA GEENTYS GREEN

Starting at: $19.99

Shrub to 1.5m tall. Green bushy growth. Can be kept as a low hedge. Frost tolerant. Must have a free drained soil. Orange/yellow berries in autumn. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE,NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND).
COROKIA 'GEENTYS GHOST' PVR (PVR - Propagation prohibited.)

Starting at: $12.99

Compact shrub with small silver/grey leaves on a shrub to 1.5m round, although trims well Frost tolerant, grows in a well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, POTS, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND)
COROKIA 'FROSTED CHOCOLATE'

Starting at: $12.99

Bushy shrub, 1.5m tall. Chocolate brown leaves, Yellow flowers. Burgundy red berries in autumn. Can be kept trimmed as a low hedge. Frost tolerant. [GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND]
CORDYLINE AUSTRALIS (Cabbage Tree)

Starting at: $3.99

Fast growing to 6m, grows in any situation, looks great planted in clumps. Masses of white flowers in spring and white seeds for the birds in autumn. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, SHELTER, SUN, WIND)
COPROSMA VIRESCENS

Starting at: $14.99

Grows 2-3m. with an overall coppery glow and extremely tangled gardens. Hedges well, very tough and tolerant of dry conditions. (GOOD FOR; DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, POTS, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND)
COPROSMA ROBUSTA (Karamu)

Starting at: $3.99

Fast growing tree to 4m, ideal for native areas as the red berries feed the birds. Frost tolerant, grows almost anywhere. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND)
COPROSMA ACEROSA 'RED ROCKS'

Starting at: $10.99

The stems of this form are particularly red. Looks great planted in big groups. Grows to 20cm tall x 60cm wide. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE, GROUNDCOVER,NATIVE, POTS, SUN, WIND).
COPROSMA 'TAIKO'

Starting at: $8.99

Small glossy green leaves on a small ground covering shrub to 1m wide by 40cm tall Frost tolerant. Looks good in big clumps. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY, GROUNDCOVER,NATIVE, SUN, WIND).
COPROSMA 'POOR KNIGHTS' (Taupata)

Starting at: $4.99

Prostrate form of taupata to 1m wide by 60cm tall. Plants produce berries for birds. Light frost only. Grows most sites. Also known as Green Rocks. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, GROUNDCOVER, NATIVE, POTS, SUN, WIND)
COPROSMA 'MIDDLEMORE'

Starting at: $12.99

Small leaved form of C.repens, which will grow in almost any situation to 2m tall. Hedges well. Frost and wind tolerant. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY, HEDGE, NATIVE, SUN, WIND).
COPROSMA 'HAWERA'

Starting at: $12.99

Fine leaved groundcover native, growing to in thick mats to a 1m spread. Frost tolerant. Looks good in groups. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, GROUNDCOVER, NATIVE, SUN, WIND).
COPROSMA 'BLACK CLOUD'

Starting at: $10.99

Suitable as either a ground cover or as a low shrub to 1m tall. Grows in almost any site. Frost tolerant. Looks good in groups. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, GROUNDCOVER,HEDGE, NATIVE, SUN, WIND).
CLEMATIS PANICULATA (Puawhananga)

Starting at: $29.99

Native clematis with spectacular displays of white flowers in the spring with glossy dark green leaves. Best in deep rich soil with roots in a shady spot. (GOOD FOR; DAMP, DRY, FLOWERS, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, POTS, SPECIMEN, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND)
ASTELIA BANKSII (Wharawhara)

Starting at: $14.99

Has narrow silver leaves, growing to 60cm tall. Excellent in full sun or part shade. Best in a well drained soil. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DRY, FOLIAGE, GROUNDCOVER,NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SUN, WIND).
ASTELIA 'SILVER SPEAR' (ASTELIA CHATHAMICA)

Starting at: $14.99

Has wide flax like silvery leaves. Needs a reasonable soil. Striking appearance, growing to 1m tall and round. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: DRY, FOLIAGE, NATIVE, POTS,SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND)
APODASMIA SIMILIS (OIOI)

Starting at: $12.99

Native Jointed Rush 60cm to 1.5m tall, grows in almost any soil, even damp salty coastal sites. Looks good in big groups. Very tough. (GOOD FOR: DAMP, FOLIAGE, GRASS, GROUNDCOVER, NATIVE, POTS, SEMI-SHADE, SUN).
ALECTRYON EXCELSUS (Titoki)

Starting at: $12.99

Native, growing 3m to 6m tall. Makes a good small shade tree or specimen tree, with shiny green leaves, and red berries for the birds. Trims well. Frost tolerant. (GOOD FOR: BIRDS, DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, HEDGE, NATIVE, SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUN)
AGATHIS AUSTRALIS (Kauri)

Starting at: $19.99

Large growing NZ tree to 30m tall. Grows best in a sheltered damp, fertile position, but will grow in tougher sites, just not as fast. [GOOD FOR: DAMP, DRY, FOLIAGE, NATIVE,SEMI-SHADE, SPECIMEN, SUN, WIND].