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aka Karaka

A moderately fast growing tree with large glossy green leaves. Large fleshy drupes in December, small creamy green flowers in September. Very hardy withstanding strong winds, coastal conditions and drought. Resents wet feet and great as a specimen tree

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aka Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga

Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.

It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!

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aka Soft Tree Fern or Katote

Native. Soft and delicate looking fronds spread horizontally from the crown reaching 2-2.5m in length. The trunk is covered in chestnut coloured scales. Plant in a sheltered position in moist humus rich soil. Water during dry spells. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Kahikatea or White Pine

This NZ native can reach over 60m when fully mature but that takes quite some time, our height is for 10 year 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.

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aka Flax Lily

'Flax Lily'. Very attractive blue-grey, strappy foliage that forms a neat and tidy clump. Tough and hardy, requires very little maintenance once established. Dainty sprays of blue flowers in spring-summer. Ideal for mass planting. Plant it, love it, leave it. Evergreen. PVR.FLX010

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aka Blueberry, Flax Lily, Turutu

NZ Blueberry. A lovely native perennial that has green sword like foliage that forms a clump. In summer dainty stems of pale blue flowers appear, these are followed by the main act which is the display of blue berries. Happiest in dappled light but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.

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aka Flax Lily

Flax Lily. An easy care evergreen perennial with attractive arching foliage. The sword like leaves are blue on one side and green on the other making for a striking effect. Dainty sprays of blue flowers spring-summer followed by berries. Sun or part shade. Tolerant of coastal conditions. PVR.DRG04

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aka Flax Lily

Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Flax Lily

A striking foliage plant from Australia that once established is quite drought tolerant. The narrow sword like leaves are shades of cream and green and quickly form a nice clump. Dainty stems of blue flowers in late spring. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil. Hardy. Evergreen. PVR. TAS300

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aka Wheki ponga

Evergreen Tree fern. Reddish brown, very thick trunk with a beautiful crown of dark green fronds approx 1-2m in length and pale underneath. Easily grown and frost hardy. Likes sun or shade but best kept in a cool damp climate. Water well while establishing.