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Phormium tenax

Harakeke or swamp flax Ht 2-3m

NZ evergreen. Broad erect green or bluish-green blades, erect tall flower heads in spring attract nectar feeding birds. Seed pods stand erect. Favours wet sites but adaptable. Used for shelter in exposed moist coastal sites.

Picture name: 
PHOTEN
Species id: 
3190
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Grass - Strap like leaves
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates wet sites
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • Erosion control
  • Shelter
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Phormium tenax (seedlings ex Goliath)

Harakeke or giant swamp flax Ht 3m

Native, stiffly erect evergreen. Taller than usual flax, useful for sheltering stock. Seed pods stand erect. Favours wet sites but adaptable. Used for shelter in exposed moist coastal sites.

Picture name: 
PHOTEN
Species id: 
3189
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Grass - Strap like leaves
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • Shelter
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Malus sieboldii (toringo)

Jap bush crab apple (x wild) Ht 2-3m

Collected from a wet frost flat in the mountains of Honshu.Broadly spreading, deciduous. Prolific white flowers followed by tiny 5mm shiny red apples in February, popular for bonsai. Seed eating birds love the fruit.

Picture name: 
AMECAN
Species id: 
3131
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • Deciduous
  • Tolerates wet sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive autumn colours - yellow
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $7.60
    $4.55
  • 90-120cm

    $9.25
    $5.40
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $11.95
    $7.15
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Cercis siliquastrum

Judas tree Ht 5-10m

E. Mediterranean region. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Masses of mauve pea-like flowers in clusters along the old shoots, branches and trunk before the leaves emerge. Very impressive. Tolerates dry sites.

Picture name: 
CERCAN
Species id: 
2807
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Small Tree
  • Deciduous
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive autumn colours - yellow
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • Tolerates limestone soils
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $7.00
    $3.75
  • 40-60cm

    $7.90
    $4.50
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Aesculus carnea

Pink horse chestnut Ht 15-20m

A true breeding hybrid between A. hippocastanum and A. pavia. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Pink flowers followed by smooth skinned oval fruits which enclose highly polished intricately patterned conkers.

Picture name: 
ACENEG
Species id: 
2618
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Small Tree
  • Deciduous
  • Attractive autumn colours - brown
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $7.00
    $3.75
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Phormium cookianum ssp. cookianum

Wharariki or Mountain flax Ht 0.6m

Stiffly erect, evergreen leaves with a dark brown stripe on the edge. Very hardy, naturally growing in subalpine areas. Flowers attract birds and bees Suitable for small gardens and low cover on exposed sites.

Picture name: 
PHOTEN
Species id: 
3182
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Grass - Strap like leaves
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Magnolia kobus

Kobus magnolia Ht 5-15m

Japan and S. Korea. Broadly conical to spreading, deciduous. White strap-like petals before the leaves in spring. Beautiful street planting in Vancouver, Canada. Cold hardy, lovely plants.

Picture name: 
CARJAP
Species id: 
3107
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Small Tree
  • Deciduous
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $7.00
    $3.75
  • 40-60cm

    $7.90
    $4.50
  • 60-90cm

    $9.40
    $5.80
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Koelreuteria paniculata

Golden rain tree Ht 5-10m

China and Korea. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Long pinnate leaves, yellow and orange in autumn. Small yellow flowers in large panicles followed by papery triangular capsules. Both make a good display. Suit hot dry sites.

Picture name: 
KOEPAN
Species id: 
3064
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Small Tree
  • Deciduous
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive autumn colours - yellow
  • Attractive autumn colours - orange
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $7.00
    $3.75
  • 40-60cm

    $7.90
    $4.50
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Crataegus ellwangeriana

Large fruited haw Ht 3-6m

Eastern USA. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Healthy large green leaves - yellow in autumn. Branches on older trees have a few large thorns. 2cm wide white flowers in large clusters and large scarlet fruits. Good screening.

Picture name: 
ACEPAA
Species id: 
2884
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • Deciduous
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive autumn colours - yellow
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • Shelter
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 40-60cm

    $7.90
    $4.50
  • 60-90cm

    $9.40
    $5.80
  • 90-120cm

    $12.25
    $6.80
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $15.00
    $8.50
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Cornus controversa

Table dogwood Ht 10-15m

East Asia. Broadly spreading, deciduous. Distinctly layered branches. Creamy flowers in flattened heads in early summer followed by blue-black berries loved by birds. Purple-red autumn colours.

Picture name: 
CORCON
Species id: 
2846
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Small Tree
  • Deciduous
  • Attractive autumn colours - red
  • Attractive autumn colours - purple
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $7.60
    $4.55
  • 90-120cm

    $9.25
    $5.40
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

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