China. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Pale, waxy, yellow, sweetly scented flowers produced in winter on the bare branches. Succeeds in any well drained soil. Excellent on calcium rich soils.

Endangered leguminous North Island shrub with bright red pendulous flowers. Needs a well drained sunny site away from heavy frost. Nectar for Tui and Bellbirds, Watch for slugs, snail and insect damage.

Large vigorous native shrub or small tree great for establishment. Red berries that mature in autumn. Typically found in lowland and coastal sites throughout both North and South Islands.

Broadly spreading, deciduous. A hedgerow plant of Europe. Flattened heads of very fragrant white flowers. Blue-black bitter fruits. Red or purple autumn colours.