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Natives - Just Arrived

There are so many good reasons to plant a New Zealand native as gardeners all over the world have discovered. During a recent trip to Europe I swear I saw a Cabbage Tree (Corydline) in every back yard I peeked into! Here at home, planting a NZ Native is really an act of conservation as it ensures the continuation of native plant species. Along with that there is the added bonus of attracting native birds to your garden and beneficial native insects. However before we get too "Green" and serious lets just apreciate the wonderful layers of colour, texture and distinctive form that NZ Natives offer the gardener.  


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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.

 

Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 1m x 1m

Apodasmia Similis

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Apodasmia Similis

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aka Hair Sedge

Native Hair Sedge.. The name Comans means "luxuriant head of hair" and this native Tussock Grass certainly has a fine head of green needle foliage. Tolerant of just about any conditions including coastal. Quickly forms a clump and is invaluable for adding texture to the garden. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Grass weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 60cm

Carex Comans Green

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aka Hair Sedge

Native. A lovely soft bronze- red grass with fine tufts of arching foliage. Grows in a wide range of conditions including coastal. Comans means "like a luxuriant head of hair" hence the common name of 'Hair Sedge'. Looks its best in large drifts. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Grass weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 20cm

Carex Comans Red

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Grass weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 40cm

Carex Tenuicalmis

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NZ Native Grass that is a successful colonising plant often used for wetland planting that can also grow on dry sites making it suitable for planting where the conditions may vary periodically. Virgata is a mass of green needle foliage. Tolerant coastal condition. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Grass weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Carex Virgata

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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.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30-50cm x 150cm

Coprosma Kirkii

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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!

 

Flower Colour: Green
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1.5m

Coprosma Robusta

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Coprosma Robusta

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aka Korokio

Native. Grown for the interesting twisting branch pattern and soft green foliage set on silver grey stems. Nice compact habit making it an excellent choice for hedging and group planting. The bright yellow spring flowers are followed by yellow/orange berries. So easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.6m

Corokia Emerald n Jade

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aka Korokio

Native. Chocolate without the calories! The soft melted chocolate colour of the leaves combines well with other foliage and looks fantastic as a formal hedge with a difference. Easy to grow and clips extremely well. Yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that birds love. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 1m

Corokia Frosted Chocolate

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate

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Corokia Frosted Chocolate

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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.

 

Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 4m

Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides(Kahikatea)

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Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides (Kahikatea)

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Dacrycarpus Dacrydioides (Kahikatea)

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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.

 

Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m

Dodonea Purpurea

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Dodonea Purpurea

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aka Hebe or Veronica

This little Hebe hybrid is well named as it is indeed delightful. Fresh green narrow foliage and pretty sprays of white flowers from spring to summer. Sometimes the blooms have just a hint of soft lilac. Always looks neat and tidy. Happy in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

Prune your Hebe 'Otari Delight' lightly after flowering to encourage new growth. This Hebe was found as a seedling in Otari-Wilton's Bush in Wellington hence the name.

 

Flower Colour: White / Lavender
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 75cm x 75cm

Hebe Otari Delight

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aka Kanuka

Fast growing evergreen shrub or small erect tree. Bright green leaves which release volatile oils when crushed. Similar to Manuka but leaves are soft and flowers and seeds are smaller than Manuka. Attractive branching pattern and profuse flowering in summer.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10m x 5m

Kunzea Ericoides

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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.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Leptospermum Scoparium

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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

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm

Phormium Cookianum Purpurea

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Phormium Cookianum Purpurea

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aka Flax

Native Little 'Jack Spratt' will not get fat as it is a delightful dwarf flax with narrow upright bronze-red leaves. Looks particularly good group planted. Tough and hardy and quite well groomed. Plant in sun or part shade. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Phormium Jack Spratt

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Phormium Jack Spratt

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Phormium Jack Spratt Dwf

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Phormium Tenax

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Phormium Tenax

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aka Flax

Native. The term 'tenax' means strong and tough and this NZ Flax certainly is all of that. Broad swords of purplish foliage form strong clumps that are perfect for mass planting along stream banks, around ponds or naturalizing 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.

 

Flower Colour: Brown
Habit: Clump
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 1.5m

Phormium Tenax Purpurea

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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

 

Flower Colour: Red
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m

Pittosporum Crassifolium - Karo

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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.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Variegated
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 3m

Pittosporum Eugenioides

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Native. This dwarf Pittosporum is ideal for topiaries, low hedges and borders. Little Kiwi has a naturally rounded shape with dense, apple-green foliage. Likes sun or semi-shade. Tolerates frost, wind and coastal conditions. Evergreen.

Ideal for hedges,topiary and borders
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

 

Habit: Shrub Dwarf
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 70cm

Pittosporum Little Kiwi

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Pittosporum Little Kiwi

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aka Ribbonwood

Ribbonwood. A native tree that is worth consideration for any planting scheme. When young the interlacing branches are covered in small dainty leaves. The leaves and whole tree become more graceful upon maturity. Quite easy to grow and remarkably wind tolerant. Deciduous.

 

Flower Colour: Yellow / Green
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Deciduous, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m

Plagianthus Regius

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aka Totara

Whilst this evergreen native tree will eventually reach 30m it won't happen in your life time as it is very slow growing. A highly valued native with a special place in Maori history. Dense, bronze green, stiff narrow leaves adorn a handsome pyramidal tree. Estimated height after 10 years, 6m.


 

Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m

Podocarpus Totara

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Container: 17l  ? 

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Podocarpus Totara

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Podocarpus Totara

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Podocarpus Totara

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aka Pseudopanax

Native. An extremely handsome foliage shrub with leathery glossy green leaves made up of 3 broad lobes. Good compact habit. Can have a bronze overtone in winter. Looks great in the garden or use as a container plant. Needs protection from harsh frost when young. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 1m

Pseudopanax Cyril Watson

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Container: 15l  ? 

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Pseudopanax Cyril Watson

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A handsome NZ native shrub with erect stems. The very dark green leathery leaves are margined with bronze. A great choice for small spaces. Excellent hardy filler which will grow anywhere, including coastal sites.

 

Habit: Shrub Tall
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 4m x 2m

Pseudopanax Dark Star

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Pseudopanax Dark Star

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