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Grasses

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
View PhotoAnamanthele lessonianaWindgrassTall green and bronze coloured grass. Attractive flowing seedheads. To 1mRx90
View PhotoCarex buchananiiUpright tufted sedge.Reddish-brown foliage. Best in moist soils. 75cmRx90
View PhotoCarex comans `Frosted Curls'Frosted CurlsSilver green foliage. Drooping habit. Hardy. Site tolerant. 30cm.Rx90
View PhotoCarex flagelliferaBronze-brown slightly drooping grass. Sunny spot,reasonable moisture . 50cm.Pb3, Rx90
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 testaceaCarexBright green grass that has orange red colour in sun. Dry land plant. 50cm.Pb3, 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 flavicansWeeping green leaves to 1m. Silky pale green plumes to 1.5m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoChionochloa rubraRed snow tussockThin weeping leaves brown/green to copper . Not fussy. 1 - 1.5m.Rx90
View PhotoCortaderia richardiiToetoeCoarse green tussock with cream coloured flower heads. Good shelter. 1.5 - 2m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoCyperus ustulatusSedgeUseful for damp or wet area revegetation. Coastal and inland. 60cm - 1m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoDesmoschoenus spiralisPingaoStiff,curling yellow-green to gold leaves. Coastal / light or sandy soil. 60 - 90cm.Rx90
View PhotoFestuca novae zelandiaeCanterbury plains tussockStunning grass en masse. Needle thin erect leaves green to blonde. Poor soil. 50 - 70 cm.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoJuncus gregiflorusRushCommon rush of swampy areas. Tight clump of bright green stems. 1m.Rx90
View PhotoPoa citaSilver tussockPort Hills tussock. Graceful drooping leaves. Likes poor soil . 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoUncinia rubraHook sedgeDark red coloured foliage,good contrast plant. Sun, well drained soil. 30cm.1.5L, Rx90

Shrubs

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
View PhotoAceana inermis 'Purpurea'Bidi-bidSpreading groundcover,dark purple leaves. Good tight habit , sunny site, well drained to dry.Rx90
View PhotoArthropodium cirratumRengarenga / Rock lilyPerennial lily. White flowers in early summer strap shaped leaves. Good in shade. 40cm.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoAstelia chathamicaAsteliaClump-forming perennial with attractive silver-green foliage. Erect habit, sun or shade. 1m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoAstelia fragransAsteliaClump-forming perennial ,arching green foliage overlaid w red/silver. Sun or shade. 1 - 1.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoAstelia nervosaAsteliaClump-forming perennial, variable silver to silver/plum foliage. 80cm.Rx90
View PhotoBrachyglottis greyiiGreyish green leaves/felted undersides.Yellow daisies summer. Dry/windy/exposed sites . 1 - 1.2m.Rx90
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 fulvidaGolden CottonwoodBushy shrub ,small leaves and stems gold in colour. Can handle dry,exposed sites. 1 - 2m .Rx90
View PhotoCassinia leptophyllaSilver CottonwoodBushy shrub, small leaves and stems silver/white in colour. Handles dry,exposed sites. 1 - 3m.Rx90
View PhotoCassinia vauvilliersiiMountain CottonwoodBushy shrub, larger leaves, bright green, yellow under. Can handle dry,exposed sites. 1 - 3 m.Rx90
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 repensTaupataCoastal. Glossy green leaves. Bright orange berries. Good for shelter.Frost tender.4 - 6m.Pb5, 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 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 PhotoDianella nigraClump forming flax-like plant with vivid purple berries after white flowers. 60cm.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoEuphorbia glaucaMilkweed/Endangered spp.Red stems,narrow blue-grey leaves. Maroon bracts on top. Sunny/welldrained site. 50cm.Rx90
View PhotoGriselinia littoralisBroadleafVery hardy shrub/tree, glossy green leaves with yellow immature bark.Hedging/coastal 3 - 10m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoHebe cupressoidesHebeWhipcord hebe, compact ,vivid green. Resembles small conifer. Dry site. 1m.Rx90
View PhotoHebe Golden EskHebeWhipcord hebe, open form ,green/gold colour. Resembles a conifer. Dry site. 1.5m.Rx90
View PhotoHebe odoraHebeOval dark green shrub. Flowers white. Prefers well drained sites. Can be clipped. 50cm - 1m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoHebe salicifoliaKoromikoSpreading shrub, long narrow leaves, white flowers summer. Site tolerant. 2.4m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoHebe snowdriftHebeNeat shrub to 1m, light green leaves. White flowers eaely summer, winter to spring. To 1m.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 PhotoLophomyrtus obcordataRohutuSmall midgreen and red heartshaped leaves.Fine foliage. White flowers. Hedging. 3m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoMuehlenbeckia astoniiEndangered speciesSpectacular foliage,tangled wiry stems,closely divaricating.Heart shaped leaves.Rare.1 -2.5m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoOlearia avicenniaefoliaAutumn flowering tree daisy. Very hardy bushy shrub stands exposure and dry sites. 3m.Pb5, Rx90
View PhotoOlearia paniculataAkirahoUseful hedge plant especially in dry or exposed sites. Fragrant white flowers autumn. 2 - 4m.Pb3, Rx90
View PhotoPhormium cookianumMountain flax / WhararikiDrooping leaves,twisted seed pods. Hardy. Yellowish orange flowers. Birds. 1.5m.2.5L, Rx90
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 tenuafoliumKohuhuAttractive 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 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.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoPseudopanax feroxToothed lancewoodUnique juvenile form,coarse-toothed long leaves. Slower than P. crassifolium. Dry site.5m.1.5L, Rx90
View PhotoSophora prostrataProstrate kowhaiSmall dense mounded shrub. Leaves and flowers small. Yellow/orange flowers. Hardy. 1m.Rx90

Trees

Botanical NameCommon NameDescriptionGrade
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 PhotoCoriaria arboreaTutuFrond-like foliage,tiny flowers summer, hang in racemes.Purple-black berries.Poisonous.To 4m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoCordyline australisCabbage Tree/ Ti KoukaDistinctive erect, highly architectural foliage. Strongly scented white flowers . To 10m.2.5L, 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 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 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 PhotoNothofagus solandri 'Cliffortioides'Mountain BeechSimilar to Black beech, slightly smaller.Deep green leaves have rolled edges. To 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 PhotoSophora microphyllaSouth Island KowhaiTangled juvenile form. Small tree with fern-like foliage, deep golden flowers in spring. 3 - 7m.2.5L, Rx90
View PhotoSophora tetrapteraNorth Island KowhaiPopular specimen tree. Taller and faster-growing than S.microphylla. 10m.Rx90

 

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