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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 Sedge

Attractive NZ native grass that forms a clump of tussock-like foliage. The leaves are a dark bronze purple. Upright and graceful, looks fabulous planted in large drifts. Hardy to just about any conditions but happiest in a sunny position that does not dry out completely in summer. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Grass upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 50cm

Carex Buchananii

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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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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Grass weeping
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Carex Testacea

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Carex Testacea

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Carex Testacea

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aka Sand Dune Coprosma

Unique, unusual shrub that forms a cushiony mound of slender, twisting, intertwining branchlets. The stems have a golden tone. Suitable for Coastal planting.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 45cmcm x 150cm

Coprosma Acerosa

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Native. A spreading coprosma with dark brown foliage which darkens in winter to near black. Hardy and easy to grow. Makes a great groundcover for those tough spots in the garden. Will tolerate coastal conditions. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Brown
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 20cm x 100cm

Coprosma Black Cloud

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aka Sand Dune Coprosma

NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 200cm

Coprosma Hawera

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Container: 2.4l  ? 

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Coprosma Hawera

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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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NZ Native. Ideal for shaping and makes a great ornamental hedge or Standards. Upright growth habit with small rounded glossy green leaves. Hardy. Easy to grow.

 

Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.75m

Coprosma Middlemore

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aka Sand Dune Coprosma

This little Coprosma was discovered growing on the South Wellington coast so you know how tough and hardy it is to have survived there. Strong red/orange coloured leaves and stems. Tolerant of wind, salt and dry periods. Excellent ground cover that is happy to be trimmed. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Groundcover
Leaves: Evergreen, Red
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 100cm

Coprosma Red Rocks

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aka Coprosma

Native. A tough little native plant that is a useful ground-cover for large areas or difficult sites. Dainty dark green foliage, inconspicuous flowers that are sometimes followed by little blue berries. Hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

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

Coprosma Taiko

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aka Korokio

This is a great little shrub that will grow just about anywhere, even dry, windy difficult sites. Narrow green leaves and a 'zig zag' branch pattern certainly add interest as do the bright yellow flowers that appear in spring. Red berries follow the flowers that will attract birds to your garden. Evergreen

 

Flower Colour: Yellow
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 1m

Corokia Cheesemanii

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Container: 2l  ? 

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Corokia Cheesemanii

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aka Wire Netting Bush / Korokio

The interesting tangle of tortured branches covered with smoky green foliage make this little native an excellent choice for group planting or hedging. Bright yellow flowers in spring followed by berries that can be either red or yellow. Tough and easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

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

Corokia Cotoneaster

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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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aka Korokio

This lovely dwarf Corokia has unusual almost black foliage with a hint of silver. Fabulous combined with other grey or silver foliage plants. Perhaps plant a group around a stunning black container. Ideal for hedging as it clips well. Tough and easy to grow. Evergreen.

 

Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Light
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.2m x 0.75m

Corokia Little Prince

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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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aka Hebe or Veronica

Native. This little mountain Hebe has a somewhat prostrate spreading habit and is an ideal rockery plant. The little leaves are rounded and grey green. White flower spikes appear from spring through to autumn. Needs a sunny spot and well drained to dry soil. Quite hardy. Evergreen.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 30cm x 100cm

Hebe Sutherlandii

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aka Topiarists Hebe

A lovely neat and tidy Hebe that always looks like it has just been clipped hence the common name of Topiarist's Hebe. The dainty grey-green leaves on short stems form a rounded compact mound. Use in groups or as an ideal contrast plant. Likes the sun and well drained soil. Hardy and evergreen.

Hebe Topiaria will occasionally flower in summer with little white flowers that are rather inconspicuous. Its value is as a foliage shrub and is highly enough thought of to have received an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society.

 

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 90cm x 75cm

Hebe Topiaria

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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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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 Dwf

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Phormium Jack Spratt

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Phormium Jack Spratt

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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 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 Kohuhu

Native. An easy to grow and well behaved native tree with attractive, undulating, pale green foliage. The small dark purple flowers emit a heady fragrance in the spring evening air. Great for screening, hedges and for background foliage. Trims well. Evergreen.

 

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

Pittosporum Tenuifolium

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Pittosporum Tenuifolium

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Native. This handsome foliage shrub has a nice compact habit and thick glossy green leaves. Good in coastal area and responds to prunning. Looks great in the garden or use as a container plant. Tropical look.

 

Pseudopanax Lessonii

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