Assorted Natives
PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Puka NZ Puka. A handsome foliage tree with big, dramatic glossy green leaves with a leathery texture and undulating edges. Adds a tropical touch to planting schemes or containers. Likes deep fertile soil and an open sunny position. Protect from frost when young. Happy at the beach. Evergreen.
Meryta Sinclairii - Puka Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 4L ? $34.99 aka Crimson Rata Native. A non-climbing Rata which forms a lose spreading shrub with small rounded green leaves that increase in size as the plant matures. Bright red blooms appear in spring. Loves a warm position and is better protected from frost especially when young. Good coastal plant. Evergreen.
Metrosideros Carminea Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 aka Pohutukawa Native. With attractive glossy, green foliage and round spreading habit it is unique yet beautiful with orange-scarlet tufted blooms that appear in summer. Tolerant of harsh conditions and poor soil but doesn't like frost. Evergreen.
Metrosideros Fire Mountain Expected Stock Height: 70/100 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pohutukawa Native. An excellent form of NZ's 'Christmas Tree' that grows with a clean straight trunk and has few aerial roots therefore highly suitable for street planting or the home garden. Leathery green leaves and of course beautiful red blooms in summer. Very tolerant of coastal conditions but not harsh frost. Evergreen.
Metrosideros Maori Princess Expected Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. Metrosideros Maori Princess Expected Stock Height: 100/120 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. An erect variety with shiny, pointed, dark green foliage this looks stunning in the hot months of Summer with beautiful red-scarlet flowers en-mass. An excellent coastal tree as tolerant of wind and salt spray. Evergreen. Frost tender. Metrosideros Maungapiko Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $39.99 aka White Rata Vine Metrosideros perforata is a climber growing up 15m high but will grow as a bushy shrub if it has nothing to climb. Usually found flowering at the top of trees in our native bush. In mid summer it has masses of white flowers from white buds. Coastal hardy. Evergreen. Metrosideros Perforate Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 aka Pohutukawa A stunning small tree with variegated foliage consisting of green, white, splashes of yellow and red. Also has distinctive red stems and produces scarlet flowers consisting mainly of stamens. Requires free-draining soil, full sun or partial shade and tolerates coastal conditions. Evergreen. Metrosideros Red and gold Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $29.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Dwarf Tahitian Pohutukawa A wonderful little compact shrub with attractive silver-green foliage. Bright red 'pohutukawa' flowers appear throughout the year and peak in the winter months just when the garden needs a little cheering up. Tolerant of hot dry conditions including coastal but does not like harsh frost. Evergreen Metrosideros Tahiti - Pohutukawa Expected Stock Height: 20/30 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Wire Plant A spreading, deciduous shrub that can add interest to any garden and works well contrasted with bold foliage. Brown zig-zag stems with small heart shaped green leaves. A unique habit of growth and foliage makes for a great feature shrub or mass planted. Extremely hardy.
Muehlenbeckia Astonii Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $24.99 aka Creeping Wire Vine Here's something just a bit different to add contrast and texture to your planting schemes. Golden stems covered with tiny dark green leaves twist and turn to form a mat of dark green. Dainty yellow flowers in summer sometimes followed by black berries. Muehlenbeckia Axillaris Current Stock Height: 0/10 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $24.99 aka Wire Vine The twisting, tangled stems of this native Climber make for an interesting and useful plant that can be trained as a climber or used to scramble informally wherever you want quick cover and a plant of interest. Plant in morning sun in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Semi-evergreen.
Muehlenbeckia Complexa Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Container: 1l ? $12.99 Muehlenbeckia Complexa Current Stock Height: 10 cm Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 aka Red Beech Generally it is found on lower hills and inland valley floors where soil is fertile and well drained. It is a medium-sized evergreen tree that has small, crinkly leaves that vary from brown-green to bronze-red. Loves a warm climate thats moist and sheltered from hot winds. Evergreen. Native.
Nothofagus Fusca Current Stock Height: 120/140 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Parahebe Native. A pretty little native sub-shrub that will delight with a mist of soft blue flowers in the summer months. Nice dark green foliage and a low compact habit. Grow in sun or part shade and trim after flowering. Evergreen.
Parahebe Baby Blue Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $19.99 aka Parahebe Native. A pretty little native sub-shrub that will definitely delight with a mist of soft pink flowers in the summer months. Nice dark green foliage and a low compact habit. Grow in sun or part shade and trim after flowering. Evergreen.
Parahebe Pink Delight Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Veronica Native. A pretty free flowering little shrub with dainty evergreen foliage and myriads of little white blooms with a hint of lavender in the centre that will delight from spring to summer. Plant in a sunny spot with humus rich soil that doesn't completely dry out. Protect from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Parahebe Snowcaps Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Parahebe Snowcaps Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Flax Native. A neat and tidy little flax with fresh green upright foliage. Looks good planted in groups or can look quite striking in the right container. Hardy and easy to grow in sun or part shade. Yellow flower heads in spring-summer. Evergreen.
Phormium Green Dwarf Current Stock Height: 10/30 cm ? $16.99 aka Rice Flower or NZ Daphne A NZ Native, mat forming ground cover with tiny, white starry, fragrant summer flowers and attractive blue foliage. Great in rockeries or for mass plantings to cover banks and retaining walls. Grows in full sun and part shade, coastal hardy and happy in dry soils.
Pimelea Blue Peter Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Pimelea Blue Peter Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka New Zealand Daphne Native. New Zealand Daphne. A delightful little plant that loves to scramble over rocks or drape over walls and banks. The dainty foliage is a soft blue/green colour and the small white flowers appear in summer. The flowers are followed by small clear white berries. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.
Pimelea Prostrata Current Stock Height: 3/5 cm ? Container: 2.4l ? $24.99 aka Ribbonwood Ribbonwood. A native tree that is worth consideration for any planting scheme. When young the interlacing branches are covered in small dainty leaves. The leaves and whole tree become more graceful upon maturity. Quite easy to grow and remarkably wind tolerant. Deciduous.
Plagianthus Regius Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 aka South African Totara This is a very special tree that hails from South Africa and is in the same family as our much loved Totara. The dark evergreen foliage is quite unique in appearance and has an attractive drooping, curving habit. Very tolerant and easy to grow but matures slowly. Very handsome specimen tree.
Podocarpus Henkelii Expected Stock Height: 130/150 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Totara 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 Podocarpus T Matapouri Blue Expected Stock Height: 180/200 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Totara Whilst this evergreen native tree will eventually reach 30m it won't happen in your life time as it is very slow growing. A highly valued native with a special place in Maori history. Dense, bronze green, stiff narrow leaves adorn a handsome pyramidal tree. Estimated height after 10 years.
Podocarpus Totara Current Stock Height: 90/110 cm ? Container: 4l ? $34.99 aka Golden Totara Native. A handsome specimen tree for sun or part shade. The stiff narrow leaves are a beautiful golden shade and complement the reddish brown bark. Slow growing, hardy and tolerant of all conditions except wet 'feet'. Height given is 10 year estimate. Evergreen.
Podocarpus Totara Aurea Current Stock Height: 150/180 cm ? Container: Hessian ? $129.99 aka Pratia or Panakenake or Lobelia Native. Dainty deep green leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy red berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen.
Pratia Angulata Current Stock Height: 0/2 cm ? Container: 1l ? $14.99 aka Pratia Native. Dainty deep green small leaves that quickly form a low mat of tight foliage. In spring and summer myriads of starry shaped white flowers dance above the foliage, followed by fleshy purple berries. Plant in sun or part shade in well drained soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Evergreen. Pratia Treadwell Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $14.99 aka Pepper tree or Horopito Native. A lovely little shrub with aromatic foliage that is burgundy red and green in spring-summer and tones of red and deep purple through winter. Easy to grow in sun or part shade, hardy. Evergreen.
Pseudowintera Burgundy Delight Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Pepper tree Native. An easy to grow shrub that has striking, aromatic, narrow foliage in tones of lime green. Little, fragrant, star like flowers appear in spring but these do not compete with the foliage. Plant in sun or semi-shade in deep soil for best results. Hardy and evergreen. PVR.
Pseudowintera Lime Light Expected Stock Height: 30/40cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Pepper tree or Horopito Native. This plant has deep red 'leopard' spots dominating the striking gold/green foliage. Very easy to grow and hardy to just about any conditions. A great contrast plant or perhaps a unique low hedge. Evergreen.
Pseudowintera Red Leopard Expected Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Pseudowintera Red Leopard Expected Stock Height: 20/25 cm ? This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. aka Mainland Nikau Iconic native plant, the Nikau Palm is ideal for the tropical look in your garden. Long fan like rich green leaves extend upright from the shiny bulbous butt at the top of the smooth trunk. I suppose you could say the overall effect is that of a giant feather duster! Happiest in shade. Evergreen. Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $39.99 Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? Container: 8l ? $54.99 Rhopalostylis Sapida Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 5l ? $59.99 Rhopalostylis Sapida New stock expected Beginning of July, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Knawel Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen.
Scleranthus Biflorus Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.3l ? $12.99 aka Knawel Native. The little crowded leaves of this moss-like plant pack together to form undulating mounds of foliage that gradually spread. Looks superb in shingle or gravel gardens set amongst larger rocks. Happiest in morning sun and must have good drainage. Evergreen. Scleranthus Biflorus Tutukaka Head Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. Native. An intriguing moss-like plant that forms dense mounded cushions of emerald green foliage with fascinating humps and hollows. A great plant for rockeries, ferneries and containers. Does best in well-drained soil in Full sun to part shade. Evergreen Scleranthus Crew Cut Expected Stock Height: 3/5 cm ? New stock expected Middle of October, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Swamp Weed Native. A useful native ground-cover that spreads by rooting stems. The tough fleshy, green leaves are wind and salt tolerant so it is a useful plant for coastal gardens. In the warmer months fragrant white flowers appear, these are followed by fleshy seed pods. Tolerant, hardy and evergreen.
Selliera Radicans Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $12.99 aka Swamp Weed Native. A useful native groundcover that spreads by rooting stems. The tough fleshy, green to gold leaves are wind and salt tolerant so useful to plant in coastal gardens. In the warmer months fragrant white flowers appear, these are followed by fleshy seed pods. Tolerant, hardy and evergreen. PVR Selliera Radicans Moondrop Current Stock Height: 0/5 cm ? Container: 12cm ? $14.99 aka Kowhai If you want a well behaved, rewarding evergreen shrub then it would be hard to go past this delightful little Kowhai. Compact and tidy and completely covered in rich yellow bells in late winter that birds love, especially Tui and Waxeyes. Easy to grow in sun or part shade. Evergreen Sophora Dragons Gold Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai Native A smallish shrub with narrow wiry stems growing in a zigzag fashion, bearing pretty leaves with tiny leaflets. Golden orange pea flowers are produced late in the season. Best in full sun, lean soil and not much fertilizer. Evergreen
Sophora Little Baby Expected Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
aka Limestone Kowhai Native. This form of Kowhai was discovered in the Nelson region and was originally thought to be a form of S.microphylla but is now recognized as a distinct species. The dark green oval leaflets are longer than usual and the spring flowers are a soft lemon. Evergreen. Sophora Longicarinata Current Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. Dainty small fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi - evergreen.
Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 aka Kowhai Native. A distinctive form of the popular Kowhai with tangled, twisted, branches with small olive green leaves. Forms a little mounding hummock. The yellow flowers appear in spring but can be hidden amongst the branches. An interesting rather than beautiful form but I rather like it. Evergreen.
Sophora Prostrata Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 aka Chilean Kowhai Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.
Sophora Sun King Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $34.99 aka Kowhai A selected form of our native Kowhai which has a graceful pendulous habit. The fragrant yellow blooms are the official floral emblem of NZ and are loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. Dainty, green fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi-evergreen depending on temperature.
Sophora Te Kawa Gold Expected Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Kowhai Native. The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. This species flowers at a younger age than others. Evergreen. Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 140/180 cm ? Container: 5l ? $29.99 Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 70/80 cm ? Container: 1.9l ? $16.99 Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 160/220 cm ? Container: 25l ? $229.99 THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Sophora Tetraptera Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $29.99 This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now. aka Three Kings Vine This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant.
Tecomanthe Speciosa Expected Stock Height: 40/50 cm ? New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 3m
Metrosideros Carminea is a climbing Rata if grown from seed. We sell only adult cutting grown plants which will not climb.
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 10m x 10m
Did you know that the name 'Pohutukawa' means 'drenched with spray'? Referring of course to the many beautiful trees growing in precarious positions on NZ's coastline.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m
A cross between Southern Rata and Pohutukawa that incorporates the frost tolerance of the Rata with the large profuse flowers of the Pohutukawa.
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Habit: Climbing
Mature Size (HxW): 15m x 0m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3.5m x 2.5m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Can be used as a low informal hedge or clipped to shape for a more formal hedge and sculptural topiary.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 100cm
The flowers on the female form of Muehlenbeckia are inconspicuous but emit a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by little white berries. This plant also responds well to clipping and is often used for informal topiary work.
Mature Size (HxW): Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 50cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 50cm
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 25cm x 50cm
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 0.75m x 0.6m
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size (HxW): 15cm x 100cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 4m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 7m x 4m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Totara were a valuable timer source in early NZ. Maori also used large specimens to craft their war canoes. The peeling bark was used for roofing material and for fashioning food baskets.
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 200cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 200cm
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1.5m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4m x 1.5m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 1m
Mature Size (HxW): 5cm x 100cm
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
PVR:
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 20cm x 100cm
Habit: Compact
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2.5m x 2m
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m
Habit: Spreading
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.
PVR: 2453
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Arching
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 4m
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
The tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.
Habit: Groundcover
Mature Size (HxW): 10m x NaNm
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