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Grasses

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
View PhotoAnamanthele lessonianaWindgrassTall green and bronze coloured grass. Attractive flowing seedheads. To 1m1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoApodasmia similisOioi / Jointed Wire RushSaline and freshwater rush. Fine grey/green leaves form large fuzzy clump. Spreads. 60cm1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoAustroderia richardiiToetoeCoarse green tussock with cream coloured flower heads. Good shelter. 1.5 - 2mRx90
View PhotoBaumea rubiginosaOrange nut SedgeRevegetation spp.Vigorous creeping rush, bluish to dark green leaves, reddish brown spikelets. 1mRx90
View PhotoBolboschoenus caldwelliiSea Club RushRevegetation spp. Perennial sedge, lime green stems to 90cm. Chestnut brown spikeletsRx90
View PhotoCarex buchananiiLeatherleaf SedgeUpright tufted sedge.Reddish-brown foliage. Best in moist soils. 75cmRx90
View PhotoCarex flagelliferaWeeping brown sedgeBronze-brown slightly drooping grass. Sunny spot,reasonable moisture . 50cm.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoCarex geminataCutty GrassRevegetation spp. Long grasslike leaves, creeping rhizomes, spreads over damp sunny places. To 1mRx90
View PhotoCarex maoricaLight green clumps. Damp wet soils/swampy . Good environmental planting to 1m.Rx90
View PhotoCarex sectaPureiCommon plant of swampy areas. Weeping yellowish-green leaves to 1m.Rx90
View PhotoCarex testaceaOrange sedgeBright green grass that has orange red colour in sun. Dry land plant. 50cm.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCarex virgataVigorous sedge,bright green leaves.Can handle swamp to dry soils. 1m.Rx90
View PhotoChionochloa conspicuaHunangamohoLarge tussock with broad flat leaves. Tall spikelets to 1.8m. Range of conditions. To 1.2m.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoChionochloa flavicansTussockWeeping green leaves to 1m. Silky pale green plumes to 1.5m.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoChionochloa rubraRed snow tussockThin weeping leaves brown/green to copper . Not fussy. 1 - 1.5m.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCyperus ustulatusSedgeUseful for damp or wet area revegetation. Coastal and inland. 60cm - 1m.Rx90
View PhotoEleocharis acutaCommon spike-rushRevegetation spp. Wiry erect sedge, 20 to 60cm on pool,stream and lake marginsRx90
View PhotoFestuca Banks Peninsula BlueBlue TussockCushions of blue grass. Hardy 30 - 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoFestuca novae zelandiaeCanterbury plains tussockStunning grass en masse. Needle thin erect leaves green to blonde. Poor soil. 50 - 70 cm.Rx90
View PhotoJuncus edgariae (syn gregiflorus)Wiwi / Leafless rushCommon rush of swampy areas. Tight clump of bright green stems. 1m.Rx90
View PhotoJuncas pallidusWiwi / Giant rushRush forming dense clumps of blue/green foliage to 2m - vigorousRx90
View PhotoPoa citaSilver tussockPort Hills tussock. Graceful drooping leaves. Likes poor soil . 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoSchoenoplectus tabernaemontaniiLake Club RushRevegetation spp. Robust wetland plant to 2m, bluegreen stems,reddish brown spikelets.Rx90
View PhotoTypha orientalisRaupoVigorous wetland plant, spreading rhizomes. Large furry brown seedheads, long green leaves to 1.5mRx90

Shrubs

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
View PhotoAceana inermis 'Purpurea'Bidi-bidSpreading groundcover,dark purple leaves. Good tight habit , sunny site, well drained to dry.1.5L
View PhotoAstelia chathamicaAsteliaClump-forming perennial with attractive silver-green foliage. Erect habit, sun or shade. 1m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoAstelia fragransAsteliaClump-forming perennial ,arching green foliage overlaid w red/silver. Sun or shade. 1 - 1.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoAstelia nervosaMountain asteliaClump-forming perennial, variable silver to silver/plum foliage. 80cm.Rx90
View PhotoCarmichaelia kirkiiScrambling broom / rareEndangered in wild, dappled shade, 2-4m long, white / purple flower, tolerates dry, moist or wet ground. Fast grower - banks1.5L
View PhotoCarmichaelia robustaBroomUpright broom, lavender flowers, sunny well drained position. To 1m.Rx90
View PhotoCarmichaelia stevensoniiWeeping BroomLong leafless branches weep, covered in mauve flowers summer. Full sun, 3 - 4m.Rx90
View PhotoCassinia leptophyllaGolden Cottonwood Bushy shrub, small leaves and stems gold in colour. Can handle dry exposed sites . 1 - 2m1.5L
View PhotoCoprosma acerosaSand coprosmaGolden yellow coastal ground cover. Grows in sand/ hot dry conditions.Spreads to 1m.Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma brunneaform of C. acerosaSmall leaved, mat ground cover, red-brown stems, dark leaves. Tolerant of hard cond.Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma crassifoliaStiff bushy shrub, small leaves, interlacing branches. White berries. 1 - 2m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma lucidaKaramuGlossy leathery dark green leaves and bright orange fruit. Birds. Wind hardy. 3 - 4m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma propinquaDivaricating shrub, small leaves, grows near water. Blue/white berries.Needs moisture. 1 - 2m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma rhamnoidesDense twiggy divaricating shrub. Tiny lightgreen leaves. Good for exposed,dry areas. To 3m.Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma robustaKaramuSimilar C.repens.Fast-growing shrub for shelter or establishment. Bright orange fruit. 2 - 4m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCoprosma rotundifoliaRound leaved coprosmaDelicate divaricating shrub or small tree. Reddish round leaves and red fruit. Damp to dry. 2- 4mRx90
View PhotoCoprosma virescensDivaricating,tangled,coppery gold branches. Attractive in groups, hedging. Tough. 2 - 3 m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoCorokia cotoneasterWire netting BushDivaricating, wiry and tangled dense bush. Good shelter/hedge plant. Extremely tolerant.1 - 3m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCorokia Geentys GreenCorokiaGreat hedging plant to 2m x 1m. Silvery pale green leaf, yellow flowers, red berries - dry sunny situation.2.5L
View PhotoDianella nigraClump forming flax-like plant with vivid purple berries after white flowers. 60cm.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoDiscaria toumatouMatagouri Tangle branched extremely thorny bush or small tree. Endemic. Small dark green leaves. To 5m.Rx90
View PhotoFuchsia perscandensScrambling or climbing woody plant, stems to 5m. Round green leaf, purple and green flower. Part shade.Rx90
View PhotoGriselinia littoralisBroadleafVery hardy shrub/tree, glossy green leaves with yellow immature bark.Hedging/coastal 3 - 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoHebe odoraNZ 'Box'Oval dark green shrub, flowers white. Prefers well drained sites. Can be clipped. 50cm - 1mRx90
View PhotoHebe salicifoliaKoromikoSpreading shrub, long narrow leaves, white flowers summer. Site tolerant. 2.4m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoHebe strictissimaHebeA rounded shrub with greeny-blue leaves. White flowers. 60cm.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoHebe Wiri CloudHebeCompact, rounded, small leaved shrub. Pinky white flowers summer. Rockgarden 40cm.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoHebe Wiri MistHebeSpreading shrub, compact form . Easy care, low maintenance. White flowers. 60cm.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoKunzea ericoidesKanukaA shrub/tree with papery bark. Small narrow leaves.White flowers summer. Very hardy. 5-15m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoLeptospermum scopariumManuka / Tea treeSharp narrow dark green leaves. Prolific white flowers. Very hardy, fast growing. 3 - 4m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoLibertia grandifloraNZ IrisClump of narrow flax like leaves. Greenish /bronze.White flowers in spring.Tolerate dry. 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoLibertia ixioidesClump forming, golden/bronze leaves.White flowers,spring, yellow seed pods. Spreads. 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoLibertia peregrinans Creeping habit, erect brownish green leaves / orange midrib, white flowers, To 50cm .Very hardy.1L, Rx90
View PhotoLinum monogynumRauhuia / Native linen flaxPretty perennial rock garden plant, blue / grey foliage and five petalled larger white flower. 50 x 30cm1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoLophomyrtus obcordataRohutuSmall midgreen and red heartshaped leaves.Fine foliage. White flowers. Hedging. 3m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoMacropiper excelsumKawakawaCoastal shrub,broad heart shaped bright green leaves, orange berry for birds. Frost tender Sun or shade, 2-3m2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoMelicytus alpinusPorcupine shrubHummocky alpine / rock garden plant. Stiff pointy branches covered in small green leaves. To 1m or more2.5L
View PhotoMelicytus ramiflorusMahoe / WhiteywoodSmall tree, whitish bark, yellow to dark green serrated leaf. Small flowers fragrant. Violet berries / birds.To 10m2.5L
View PhotoMuehlenbeckia astoniiEndangered speciesSpectacular foliage,tangled wiry stems,closely divaricating.Heart shaped leaves.Rare.1 -2.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoMuehlenbeckia axillarisPohuehueDense fast growing groundcover or climber. Small round shiny leaves, wiry stems, forms mat. Attractive, hardy1.5L
View PhotoOlearia avicenniaefoliaAutumn flowering tree daisy. Very hardy bushy shrub stands exposure and dry sites. 3m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoOlearia fragrantissimaHebeNeat shrub to 1m, light green leaves. White flowers eaely summer, winter to spring. To 1m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoOlearia paniculataAkirahoUseful hedge plant especially in dry or exposed sites. Fragrant white flowers autumn. 2 - 4m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoParsonsia heterophyllaAkakaikiore / NZ jasmineTwining climber, shade tolerant, fragrant cream flowers spring, summer. Easily pruned. To 10mRx90
View PhotoPhormium cookianumMountain flax / WhararikiDrooping leaves,twisted seed pods. Hardy. Yellowish orange flowers. Birds. 1.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPhormium Emerald GemFlaxCompact dwarf green flax, short spiky leaves. Upright, can handle some shade, to 80mm. Yellow flower/bird attractor.2.5L
View PhotoPhormium tenaxSwamp flax / HarakekeVery hardy. Prefers moist sites. Brownish red flowers.Good in mixed shelter. Birds . To 3m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoPittosporum eugenioidesTarata / LemonwoodFast growing shrub/tree. Leaves glossy pale green,flowers fragrant,spring early summer. 6m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoPittosporum tenuifoliumKohuhuAttractive foliage. Versatile as a shrub, hedge or small tree. Sun or shade. 4 - 6m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoPlagianthus divaricatusCoastal ribbonwoodDense twiggy shrub, narrow leaves. Will tolerate salt winds and wet soils. Hedging. 2m.Rx90
View PhotoPotentilla anserinoidesCinquefoil / SilverweedPerennial groundcover,strawberry like habit- runs,leaves bronze oval, buttercup flower. Very hardyRx90
View PhotoPratia angulataPanakenakeCreeping mat forming, small round leaves, small white flowers like stars all spring. Sun or semishade / damp1.5L
View PhotoRubus parvusCreeping bush lawyerGroundcover, long narrow leaves with prickly margins. Small white flowers / spring. Raspberry like fruitsRx90
View PhotoRubus squarrosusLeafless bush lawyerVigorous climber, mostly leafless. Has yellow thorny prickles on green stems. White flowers in spring, red fruits1.5L
View PhotoSophora prostrataKowhaiSmall dense mounded shrub. Leaves and flowers small. Yellow/orange flowers. Hardy. 1m.2.5L
View PhotoTeucridium parviflorumNZ VerbenaDeciduous shrub,ochre green stems,small oval leaves. Starry white flowers spring and summer. Hardy. To 2m Rx90

Trees

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
View PhotoAlectryon excelsusTitoki / NZ AshExcellent speciman tree, shiny leaves, has large red and black seeds.Wet intolerant, frost tender when young. 4-8m2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoAristotelia serrataWineberry / MakomakoSmall fast growing tree. Midgreen serrated leaves. Rose pink flowers spring. To 6m .2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCarpodetus serratusMarble leaf / PutaputawetaSmall tree with dark/light green marbled serrated leaf. Prefers good soil/moisture.To 5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCordyline australisCabbage Tree/ Ti KoukaDistinctive erect, highly architectural foliage. Strongly scented white flowers . To 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCorynocarpus laevigatusKarakaLeaves large, leathery, glossy - Looks tropical. Orange fruit. Frost tender when young. 5 - 15m2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoDacrycarpus dacrydioidesKahikateaOur tallest native tree. Slow growing,fine specimen tree. Good for wet or swampy. To 65m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoDodonea viscosaAkeakeHardy shrub/small tree. Light green leaves,papery, creamy seed capsules. Hedging. 6m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoEleaocarpus dentataHinau Has long racemes of white flowers. Purplish fruit important bird food. 10 to 20mRx90
View PhotoEleaocarpus hookerianusPokakaHas juvenile form, leaves change shape in adult form. Has white flowers and purple,olive like fruit. 8mRx90
View PhotoFuchsia excorticataKotukutuku / Tree fuchsiaLargest fuchsia in world, cinnamon coloured peeling bark. Small flower,dark glossy leaves. 12-15mRx90
View PhotoHoheria angustifoliaLacebark/RibbonwoodA hardy tree with mid-green serrated leaves.Midsummer, starry white flowers.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoMetrosideros umbellataSouthern RataLance shaped leaves, vivid red flowers summer. Slow growing, hardy. Frost tolerant. 15m.2.5L
View PhotoMyoporum laetumNgaioCoastal and wind resistant evergreen.Bright green lance shaped leaves. Hedging. To 6m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoMyrsine australisMapou / Red MatipoSmall tree with red stems and narrow wavy leaves. Has black berries on stems, hardy, most conditions, birds. To 6mRx90
View PhotoNothofagus fuscaRed BeechFine specimen tree.Small oval toothed leaves, reddish in winter. Cool climate. 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoNothofagus solandriBlack BeechHardy in drier sites. Good specimen tree, leaves small oval. Tolerates exposure well. 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPennantia corymbosaKaikomakoJuvenile tangled form becomes small round headed tree. White flowers. Moist soil. 4 - 6m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPlagianthus regiusRibbonwood / ManawatuTangled juvenile form, / straight trunked tree.Leaves toothed, rounded,bright green. 10-15m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPodocarpus totaraTotaraNeedle like leaves, olive green. Bark red/brown. Good shaped tree. Durable timber. 5 - 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPrumnopitys taxifoliaMataiVery slow growing. Tangled bronze juvenile foliage, in time has needle like leaves,dark bark. 10m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoPseudopanax arboreusFivefingerFast growing shrub/small tree.Shiny,serrated large leaves,purple berries.Dry sites . To 6m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPseudopanax crassifoliumLancewood / HoroekaUnique juvenile form,long lance-like leaves. Becomes roundheaded tree, 10 - 20 years. 5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPseudopanax feroxToothed lancewoodUnique juvenile form,coarse-toothed long leaves. Slower than P. crassifolium. Dry site.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoSchefflera digitataPate / Seven fingerTree with palmate leaves, panicles of flowers late winter, berries. Shadey, damper conditions, frost tender. To 8m2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoSophora microphyllaSouth Island KowhaiTangled juvenile form. Small tree with fern-like foliage, deep golden flowers in spring. 3 - 7m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoStreblus heterophyllusTurepo / Milk TreeSmall oval toothed leaves, female bears red berries summer. Sun or semi shade. 3-4mRx90

 

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