Native
PAGE 1 ALL aka Titoki or New Zealand Oak Outstanding NZ native that forms a handsome spreading tree. Large, glossy, light green dissected foliage. Sprays of rusty red woolly flowers appear in summer followed by scarlet berries with jet black seeds. Will grow in quite exposed conditions but protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 4l ? $29.99 Alectryon Excelsus - Titoki Current Stock Height: 200/250 cm ? Container: 8.5l ? $79.99 aka Taraire It is found only in the north of the North Island, to Kawhia on the west and East Cape on the east. Tarairi likes a good moist, free-draining soil. Although it tolerates shade, its form is fuller if grown in full sun. It will only tolerate a light frost, and is best provided with a wind break when young.
Beilschmiedia Tarairi Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $29.99 aka Kaka beak This pink native Kaka Beak is a fast growing semi-evergreen shrub with fern-like leaves that decorate the arching branches. In spring and summer suspended clusters of 'Kaka Beak' shaped flowers in lovely rose-pink appear. The nectar filled blooms are loved by birds. Protect from harsh frost. Clianthus puniceus roseus Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pigeonwood Porokaiwhiri It is an attractive NZ forest tree, with dark green oblong leaves with shallowly serrated edges. Plant in good soil, semi shade but is also shade tolerant. Evergreen Hedycarya Arborea New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
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 New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Pohutukawa Native. An unusual Rata - Pohutukawa cross discovered on Great Barrier Island. Nice dark green foliage and scarlet red flowers in summer. Fairly compact habit. Plant in the sun in well drained soil and protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Metrosideros Mistral Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Metrosideros Mistral Expected Stock Height: 50/75 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Pohutukawa or NZ Christmas Tree Native. Pohutakawa or NZ Christmas Tree. A selected form of our favourite summer tree that has flowers made up of clusters of red stamens that brighten up the green leathery foliage. Happy in a well drained sunny spot with protection from harsh frost especially when young. Evergreen. Metrosideros Vibrance Current Stock Height: 140/160 cm ? Container: Hessian ? $99.99 Stock of this item is very low. Metrosideros Vibrance Expected Stock Height: 90/100 cm ? New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Kowhai If you want a well behaved, rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially Tui and Waxeyes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen Sophora Dragons Gold Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Chilean Kowhai Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.
Sophora Sun King Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Kowhai A selected form of our native Kowhai which has a graceful pendulous habit. The fragrant yellow blooms are the official floral emblem of NZ and are loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. Dainty, green fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi-evergreen depending on temperature.
Sophora Te Kawa Gold Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 4m
Has a classically pyramidal shape with striking tiers of branches that over time change to form a spreading canopy. Suitable as a speciman tree.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8 - 10m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Mature Size (HxW): 3m x 0m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 2.5m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.
PVR: 2453
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
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