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aka Long leaved lacebark

Native. Hoheria sexstylosa is an evergreen tree or shrub with glossy green leaves and pretty dainty white flowers in summer and autumn. Plant in sun or part shade.

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aka Yellow variegated Lacebark

Native. An extremely attractive and graceful evergreen tree which is quick to establish and easy to grow. Fresh green and yellow variegated foliage all year round. In summer star shaped, honey scented white flowers appear en masse and almost smother the foliage with their display. Plant in sun or semi-shade. Evergreen

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aka Rewarewa

This handsome evergreen native forms a slender, erect tapering tree with deep green leaves that have saw-toothed margins. In spring, reddish bottle-brush like flowers appear which provide a nectar feast for native birds. Grows well in average soil in sun or part shade. Avoid harsh frost.

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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.

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aka Pukatea

A beautiful, slow growing, large tree with distinctive buttresses at the trunk base. The toothed foliage is round and glossy green. An excellent tree for growing in swampy areas and low lying gullies in forest and in the West Coastal in the South Island. NZ Native. Evergreen.

They do best in wetter sites on edges of streams or lakes. Can be a good for stabilizing banks because of its shallow root system.

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aka Shore Leptinella

Native. Interesting and attractive little ground-cover with fresh green, flat, fern like foliage that sometimes has a hint of bronze. Quite fast growing in sun or part shade and tolerant of coastal conditions. Sometimes used as a 'now mow' lawn substitute. Evergreen.

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aka Cotula Weed or Brass Buttons

Native Ground Cover. An extremely useful and attractive spreading perennial that has fern like foliage in interesting shades of lime and bronze-black. Lime yellow flowers appear in summer but the foliage is the main feature. Grow in sun or part shade. Will do best in humus rich soil. Evergreen.

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aka Purple Brass Buttons

Native. An intriguing little ground-cover with aromatic foliage in a bronze-green tone. The leaves are small, deeply dissected and fern like. Small button flowers in summer. Happy in a sunny spot with well drained humus rich soil. Great for adding interest and foliage texture. Evergreen.

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aka Manuka or Tea tree

With its medium to large bright pink flowers on long stems in mid Spring, Andromeda makes a stunning display as a specimen or in a bulk landscape. Will definitley bring the bees into you garden. Erect growth habit. Evergreen.

Prune after flowering to ensure good flowering for the following season.

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aka Manuka or Tea Tree

Native. One of the best varieties for pot growing. Large, soft double pink flowering manuka. The bushy growth makes it perfect for a spectacular hedge, or just as at home as a specimen in the garden. Prune lightly after flowers for best shape.