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aka Kohuhu

Native. Small dainty silver-green foliage set upon thin black stems creates an attractive shimmering picture as the light falls upon the foliage. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, will do best in deep fertile soil. Doesn't mind a haircut. Evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. A very attractive form of our NZ Pittosporum that forms a neat, evergreen tree ideal for screening or hedging. Glossy, wavy leaves of mid grey-green on stems that have a bluish hue. Easy and quick growing, trims well. Evergreen.

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aka Totara

Native. A very attractive form of our native Totara with blue-grey needles of foliage and attractive bark. Good as a specimen in the landscape or can be trimmed to form a dense hedge. Worthy of planting and very hardy and easy to grow. Evergreen

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aka Holly or Holm Oak

Believe it or not this is actually an Oak tree and its name refers to the fact that the evergreen leaves are like those of an Ilex (Holly). Juvenile leaves tend to be silvery grey and mature to dark green with a downy under side. Very easy to grow. Est.10yr.growth.

If left to mature Quercus ilex forms a very large specimen tree however it can easily be used for hedging if clipped regularly. It grows well in an exposed position, particularly on the coast and makes a good windbreak. Valued through the ages for medicinal purposes.

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aka Germander

This evergreen shrub from the Mediterranean loves hot dry spots and does well at the sea-side. Attractive tubular blue flowers are set amoungst aromatic silver grey leaves from spring to summer. Makes a fantastic low hedge and clips well. Happiest in light well drained soil.

The secret to your Teucrium hedge looking good is regular trimming however it is important that your last trim for the summer is done no later than mid March.

This is a new form of the versatile hedging plant which has rich red brown new growth which matures into bright green glossy leaves. Copper tops also boasts clusters of small fragrant white flowers which are great for picking. This fast growing evergreen is perfect for hedges or screening plants.

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aka Sweet viburnum

A great Viburnum for hedging forms a dense screening quickly with less pruning that the common form. This evergreen shrub has lush and attractive olive green foliage and produces white fragrant flowers in spring.

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A compact 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.

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A semi-dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape. Australian Native. Bright green foliage and small mauve flowers in spring and summer. Great as a low garden hedge or left to form its natural ball shape. Hardy, frost and drought tolerant once established. Evergreen.

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A semi dwarf coastal variety of rosemary that forms a natural "box" shape and is native to Australia. Westringia Grey box provides great colour contrast with grey foliage and white flowers. Great as a hedge or left unpruned in its natural ball shape. A drought tolerant alternative to English Box. PVR

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aka Coastal Rosemary

This Westringia has cream and green variegated leaves and petite star-like lilac flower smothering the bush from late winter to spring. Mass plant as low easy care hedge or garden border, thrives in coastal conditions.

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Low Horizon will form a soft grey green carpet covered in white in spring and summer. Fabulous for covering dry banks or providing an easycare groundcover. Occasional pruning will maintain a compact shape. Evergreen. PVR.WES06

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aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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aka Australian Rosemary

This tough little Aussie shrub looks good even when neglected. Dark green rosemary like foliage that forms a spreading mound, masses of white flowers that appear mainly in spring. Likes the sun but will tolerate some shade. Must have good drainage. Evergreen.

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Naringa is the best hedging Westringia available for medium to tall hedges. Tidy form with masses of mauve coloured flowers in spring and regularly at other times. Needs pruning about half as much as other Westringias, and in a natural setting, probably not at all. PVR.WES01

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aka Autumn Crocus, Rain Lily

Autumn Crocus with delightful white crocus like flowers in the autumn. Attractive grass like glossy green foliage, not dissimilar to tall mondo grass. They are excellent in rockeries or borders. H.30cm.