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aka Box Std

This form of Buxus has attractive green leaves with lighter green new growth, suitable for classic small hedges and topiary work. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Presented here as a standard. Evergreen.

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aka California Lilac

Std. An attractive evergreen shrub which features sparkling clusters of dark blue flowers in late spring. The shiny foliage turns a deeps ebony shade during winter, changing to dark chocolate-green during spring and summer. Quite hardy and tolerant of wind and cold. PVR 1334.

Ceanothus fix nitrogen from the atmosphere so require no fertiliser.

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aka Korokio

A tough, hardy shrub discovered by the late Mike Geenty in the Waikato. A top plant for hedging or topiary. Attractive olive-green leaves, small yellow flowers in spring followed by red berries that birds love. Tolerates regular trimming. Presented here as a topiary standard. Evergreen.

Corokia are tolerant of coastal conditions and thrive in just about any soil though their preference is for an open sunny site. Very quick to establish. Can be grown in a container.

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This bright little standard shrub will add 'sunshine yellow' to your garden in late winter when not much else is in bloom. A fast grower with bright green evergreen foliage that clips well. The pea shaped yellow flowers appear from late winter to early spring. Happy in a well drained sunny spot.

aka Kapuka

Native Std Topiary. A selected form of the ever popular Griselinia. Gorgeous, broad, glossy green foliage with attractive wavy margins. Ideal in a pot or container or grown in a formal line for some added height. Very tidy and well groomed. Evergreen.

Tolerant of just about any planting conditions including coastal.

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aka Fringe Flower

An interesting shrub with neat oval leaves that are shaded in tones of burgundy and deep green. The shaggy bright pink 'fringed' flower heads appear in spring. The growth habit is slightly lax and pendulous. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Prefers a slightly acid soil. Evergreen.

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aka Michelia

This small evergreen tree is a real winner. Glossy green leathery foliage which always looks tidy. Clips well should you wish to consider using for topiary or hedging. Velvety brown buds open to the most deliciously scented little cream flowers in early spring. Easy to grow and quite tolerant.

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aka Olive

This olive from Greece has a nice compact form making a good choice for topiary work. Attractive grey green foliage and small white flowers followed by heavy crops of small fruit that have good oil content. Happiest in the sun with protection from harsh wind. Standard. Evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. A dwarf compact form of Pittosporum which has glossy foliage in tones of green and gold. Forms a natural rounded shape without the need for lots of trimming though it is quite happy to have a haircut. Suitable for container planting. Sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. You'll love this versatile little plant which forms a dense rounded ball of fresh green foliage that seldom needs clipping. Looks fabulous group planted or makes a natural topiary specimen for court-yard containers. Grows well in sun or part shade. PVR.

Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.

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aka Kohuhu

NZ Native with a compact round growth - leaves are silvery-green. Can be used as a low hedging plant clips well into a tidy form. As a clipped topiary plant this little Pittosporum is suitable for a feature plant or a container specimen. Extremely hardy, will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen

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Standardised plant on stem. Shrub with quite coarse green foliage, carmine red buds appear in late winter and open to white blooms tinged pink. Flowers are lightly perfumed and followed by dark blue berries. Easy to grow in sun or light shade. Responds well to pruning. Evergreen.