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aka Korokio

Native. An attractive shrub with silvery/green foliage and a bushy habit. Small yellow flowers appear in spring followed by small yellow berries. Plant in full sun or part shade. Great for hedging. Evergreen.

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aka Korokio

Native. This versatile shrub has an has an almost' misty' or 'ghostly' appearance as the older bronze foliage combines with the silvery young growth to give a unique hue. Leaves are small and the foliage very dense making it very suitable for hedging and topiary work. Easy to grow. Evergreen.

'Silver Ghost' responds very well to clipping and is hardy to just about any conditions. In spring small yellow flowers are followed by red berries.

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aka Korokio

An ideal hedging plant. Leaves are small with a silver grey tint and very dense . Red berries follow the tiny yellow flowers. Very hardy - can handle strong winds, coastal conditions and dry soils once established. Excellent as low - medium hedge, clips well, or great filler shrub in any garden.

aka Toe toe

A large, fast-growing coarse green tussock. Versatile revegetation and erosion-control plant, and useful low shelter on wet and dry sites. Attractive creamy white flower heads to 2-3m from December-January. Great under pivots. Evergreen. Hardy.

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aka Silver Tree Fern, Ponga, Punga

Native. NZ's iconic national symbol the 'Silver Fern' is relatively easy to grow in a semi-shaded position with humus rich soil and protection from harsh frost. Forms an erect trunk topped off with a crown of green fronds with distinctive silver-white undersides. Evergreen.

It is important that your 'Silver Fern' does not completely dry out in long hot summers. As you will be sitting under it for shade remember to give it a drink when you're having a cold one!

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aka Soft Tree Fern or Katote

Native. Soft and delicate looking fronds spread horizontally from the crown reaching 2-2.5m in length. The trunk is covered in chestnut coloured scales. Plant in a sheltered position in moist humus rich soil. Water during dry spells. Evergreen
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland

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aka Blueberry, Flax Lily, Turutu

Lovely native perennial that has green sword like foliage that forms a clump. In summer dainty stems of pale blue flowers appear, these are followed by the main act which is the display of blue berries. Happiest in dappled light but will tolerate some sun. Evergreen.

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aka Flax Lily

Native. The NZ Flax Lily is a hardy and tolerant perennial with strappy thin light green leaves. In spring and summer dainty blue flowers stand above the foliage on wiry stems. These are followed by berries in the autumn. Lovely in large drifts. Evergreen. PVR

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aka Brown Punga

Native. This is the most common tree fern found in forests throughout New Zealand. It is a medium sized tree fern., fastest growing and tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fronds are harsh to touch and are dark green above and paler on the underside. Water well. Evergreen.

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aka Ake Ake

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.