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Selected natives @ $9.99, 10 for $8 each, 30 for $7 each
aka Jointed Rush or Oioi
Wetland. A NZ (Oioi) Reed with fine grey-green needles of foliage with brown markings at intervals along the length of the leaves. Forms a large clump. Grows in water or in damp ground. Tolerates salty water. Very decorative in a pot and useful for floral work. Tough as. Evergreen.
May be toxic to animals.
Apodasmia Similis
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
Apodasmia Similis
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Bronze Tussock Grass
Native tussock grass with an attractive densely tufted fine bronze foliage. This grass does best in full sun and will grow in quite swampy conditions. Useful for special effects in landscaping when mass planted. Brown flower heads in summer. Evergreen.
Carex Tenuicalmis
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Prostrate marble leaf
Carpodetus serratus prostrate is a semi-prostrate form of Putaputaweta which can grow to a height of 75 cm and have a spread of a 1 m. It prefers damp and shade. In spring and summer it can be covered in small white flowers. Prefers damp soils, sun or shade.
Carpodetus Serratus prostrata
Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$24.99
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
Unique, unusual shrub that forms a cushiony mound of slender, twisting, intertwining branchlets. The stems have a golden tone. Suitable for Coastal planting.
Coprosma Acerosa
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.
Coprosma Hawera
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Coprosma Hawera
Expected Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Native. This quick growing coprosma creates a mat of rich green foliage. It is easily grown in a sunny position and make an excellent groundcover for banks. Tolerates most soil types, including coastal and exposed sites. Evergreen.
Coprosma Kirkii
Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Native. This low growing vigorous Coprosma creates a mat of rich rounded glossy sage green leaves with cream edges and gold coloured stems. It is easily grown in a sunny position and makes an excellent groundcover for banks. Grows in almost any sunny site. Frost, seashore and coastal tolerant. Evergreen.
Coprosma Kirkii Variegata
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
aka Sand Dune Coprosma
Native. A unique little shrub or ground-cover with a tangled mass of curving, twisting, springy, inter-twining branches that are an unusual bronze orange tone. Tolerant of hot dry positions including coastal but not happy in cold frosty spots. Evergreen.
Coprosma Orange Roughy
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
aka Mirror Plant
Native. Named for where it grows naturally - the Poor Knights Islands - this Coprosma is valued for the beautiful glossy green and evergreen foliage. Its growth habit is low and wide so it makes a good filler for banks etc. Likes the sun and can tolerate dry coastal conditions but not frost.
Coprosma Poor Knights
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$16.99
Coprosma Poor Knights
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Karamu
Native. Commonly known as Karamu this evergreen native shrub has small dark green leaves with pale under-sides. Insignificant pale green flowers are followed by small orange berries that birds love. Easy to grow in sun or part shade with protection from harsh frost. Trim regularly to keep tidy.
Early Maori used Karamu as a food source and of course native birds love the berries. Believe it or not Coprosma are in the same family as the coffee plant but we wouldn't recommend substituting Karamu for your favourite brew!
Coprosma Robusta
Container: 14cm ?
$14.99
Coprosma Robusta
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Korokio
Native. This form of Korokio or Corokia was discovered at the Mangatangi dam in the Hinua ranges hence the name. The foliage is silver green and has quite a 'misty' look. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries. A great shrub for group planting or hedging, tough, hardy and evergreen.
Corokia Mangatangi
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$19.99
aka Kahikatea or White Pine
This NZ native conifer can reach over 60m when fully mature but that takes quite some time; our height is for 10 year's growth. Juvenile trees have fine drooping bronze 'needles' which eventually change to a green, more a flattened leaf. Produces berries which are loved by birds. Evergreen.
Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides(Kahikatea)
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$19.99
Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides (Kahikatea)
Current Stock Height: 100/120 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$59.99
Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides (Kahikatea)
Current Stock Height: 160/190 cm ?
Container: 14l ?
$89.99
aka Ake Ake
Native. Ake Ake. A no fuss evergreen foliage shrub that can be used for hedging or background planting. The slightly wavy leaves are shaded purple and bronze and will have better colour if not over-fed or pampered. Will grow just about anywhere except full shade. Evergreen.
Dodonea Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Ake Ake
Native. Ake Ake. A useful background or foliage shrub that can be used for screening or hedging. The light green leaves have wavy margins. Fast growing, hardy and adaptable. Tolerates some clipping and will grow just about anywhere but full shade. Evergreen.
Dodonaea Viscosa
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Kapuka
Native. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal background shrub but at its best when used as a hedge. Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.
Griselinia Broadway Mint
Current Stock Height: 35/55 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$16.99
Griselinia Broadway Mint
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$21.99
Griselinia Broadway Mint
New stock expected Middle of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kapuka
Native. An easy to grow shrub which is invaluable for difficult sites as it is tolerant of almost any conditions including coastal. Fresh bright green foliage highlighted by red stems. Particularly useful for hedging. Always looks neat and tidy, trims exceptionally well. Evergreen.
Griselinia Twilight
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
This hebe was developed by a Waikato Nursery as part of the Regal Series of Hebes and named for the Duchess of Cambridge. New leaf shoots are burgundy red in colour, maturing to deep olive green. Masses of purple flowers develop through summer. Trim back after flowering to keep tidy. PVR eligible.
Hebe Catherine
Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Manuka AKA Tea Tree. From the Far North of NZ this evergreen shrub has large soft pink flowers with wavy petals borne in profusion during winter and spring. Quite an open growth habit with light green foliage. Happiest in the sun and copes well with wind.
Leptospermum Keatleyii
Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$21.99
aka Manuka or Tea Tree
Native. Call it Tea Tree or call it Manuka or even by its botanical name of Leptospermum this ubiquitous native tree is a familar site in our landscape. The scented white flowers that appear in summer attract bees that produce delicious honey. Will grow almost anywhere. Evergreen.
Leptospermum Scoparium
Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka NZ Iris
What a delightful little plant this native Iris is. Striking golden variegated foliage that forms a strong clump. Dainty little white butterfly flowers appear in summer followed by ornamental seed pods. Easy to grow in a sunny position in average soil. Evergreen. PVR.
Libertia Goldfinger
Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$26.99
aka Kawaka
Kawaka, New Zealand cedar. Slow growing N.Z native. Handsome, symmetrical, pyramidal tree with bright-green, scale-like leaves. Superb as a neat-growing screen, for breaking up dark greenery, or for lining driveways. Evergreen tree that grows at a moderate rate to reach 3m in 10 years.
Libocedrus Plumosa
Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$26.99
aka Wire Vine
The twisting, tangled stems of this native Climber make for an interesting and useful plant that can be trained as a climber or used to scramble informally wherever you want quick cover and a plant of interest. Plant in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Semi-evergreen.
The flowers on the female form of Muehlenbeckia are inconspicuous but emit a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by little white berries. This plant also responds well to clipping and is often used for informal topiary work.
Muehlenbeckia Complexa
Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$14.99
aka Mountain Flax
Native. A smaller red foliage variety of mountain flax. Gracefully drooping long bronze leaves and in spring long flower spikes, loved by native birds. An all purpose plant adds colour and texture to your garden. Thrives in wet or dry soils, tolerates sunny, shady and exposed areas. Evergreen
Phormium Cookianum Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ?
Container: 2.5l ?
$24.99
Phormium Cookianum Purpurea
Current Stock Height: 10/20 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka New Zealand Green Flax
Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of green foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalising in the landscape. Tolerant of just about anything. Evergreen.
The summer flowers are much loved by birds especially the native Tui whose beak is perfectly formed to gather nectar from the blooms.
Phormium Tenax
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 3.3l ?
$34.99
Phormium Tenax
Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Karo
Native. A small tree with dense, dark gray-green, leathery leaves that are furry and silver underneath. Clusters of small red-purple flowers appear in spring. Withstand high winds and salt spray. Tough and hardy. Excellent clipping qualities so suitable for hedging. Evergreen
Pittosporum Crassifolium - Karo
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Lemonwood
Native. A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a singular specimen tree The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything including attacks by oppossums. Evergreen.
Pittosporum Eugenioides
Current Stock Height: 45/55 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
aka Kohuhu
Native. A particularly nice form of Pittosporum with fresh green glossy foliage that always looks good. Perfect plant for screens and hedging as it responds well to clipping. Happiest in sun or part shade and likes well drained fertile soil, is tolerant of less than ideal conditions. Hardy and evergreen.
Pittosporums bloom in spring with inconspicuous dark purple-brown flowers that will only come to your attention when you notice their strong fragrance on the evening air.
Pittosporum T Mountain Green
Current Stock Height: 80/80 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Pittosporum T Mountain Green
Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ?
Container: 4l ?
$29.99
Pittosporum T Mountain Green
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New stock expected Middle of September, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $39.99. Payment on order.
aka Kohuhu
NZ Native. This shrub is very well named - the tiny rounded leaves are a pale silvery green and certainly do seem to shimmer in the light. Forms a very nice background plant or can be used for hedging and topiary as it loves a regular hair-cut. Easy to grow in a sunny well drained spot. Evergreen.
Pittosporum Silver Sheen
Current Stock Height: 90/100 cm ?
Container: 6l ?
$49.99
Pittosporum Silver Sheen
Expected Stock Height: 100/110 cm ?
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
aka Kohukohu
This is a tough and hardy little native shrub that will grow just about anywhere including dry, windy coastal sites. Thick rounded grey green foliage and a nice compact habit make it ideal as a background filler or a low hedge. Fragrant flowers in spring followed by berries. Evergreen
Pittosporum Ralphii Stephens Island
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
Stock of this item is very low.
Pittosporum Ralphii Stephens Island
Expected Stock Height: 45/55 cm ?
New stock expected Winter, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $29.99. Payment on order.
aka Kohuhu
Light up your landscape with this 'world famous in the Waikato' version of the ever popular Pittosporum. Small golden variegated foliage and a nice compact habit. Clips well if you would like to use as a hedge. Very hardy and easy to grow in just about any conditions. Evergreen
Pittosporum Tandarra Gold
Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ?
Container: 2l ?
$26.99
aka Kohuhu
Native. An easy to grow and well behaved native tree with attractive, undulating, pale green foliage. The small dark purple flowers emit a heady fragrance in the spring evening air. Great for screening, hedges and for background foliage. Trims well. Evergreen.
Pittosporum Tenuifolium
Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?
Container: 0.5l ?
$9.99
10+ @ 8.00 each
30+ @ 7.00 each
Pittosporum Tenuifolium
New stock expected Middle of June, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Pepper tree or Horopito
Native. A lovely little shrub with aromatic foliage that is burgundy red and green in spring-summer and tones of red and deep purple through winter. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, hardy. Evergreen.
Pseudowintera Burgundy Delight
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$26.99
Pseudowintera Burgundy Delight
Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Pepper wood or Horopito
Commonly called Horopito or Pepperwood. Easy to grow and has striking red blushed, aromatic foliage. Little green fragrant, star flowers appear in spring but these do not compete with the foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in nice deep soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen.
Can grow to 1.5m or more after 10 years, depending on growing environment.
Pseudowintera Red Glow
Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$26.99
Pseudowintera Red Glow
Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Pepper tree or Horopito
Native. This plant has deep red 'leopard' spots dominating the striking gold/green foliage. Very easy to grow and hardy to just about any conditions. A great contrast plant or perhaps a unique low hedge. Evergreen.
Pseudowintera Red Leopard
Current Stock Height: 20/240 cm ?
Container: 1l ?
$26.99
Pseudowintera Red Leopard
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 5l ?
$54.99
aka Kowhai
Native. A distinctive form of the popular Kowhai with tangled, twisted, branches with small olive green leaves. Forms a little mounding hummock. The yellow flowers appear in spring but can be hidden amongst the branches. An interesting rather than beautiful form but I rather like it. Evergreen.
Sophora Prostrata
Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ?
Container: 1.5l ?
$19.99
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