Eucalyptus sphaerocarpa (PLUG grown)
Blackdown stringybark Ht 35-45m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Tall evergreen forest tree from Blackdown Tableland at 1000m altitude west of Rockhampton. See NZ Farm Forestry article on this very ground durable species. Dean Satchell says it is growing in the north of the South Island. Suggest a warm well drained site.
Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Timber
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Pennantia corymbosa (PLUG grown)
Kaikomako Ht 6-8m
Small evergreen tree of lowland forest margins. Juvenile foliage looks like the webbed feet of a duck. At 2 metres the leaves take on a different colour, size and shape. Clusters of black fruits ripen February/March attractive to birds, especially the bellbird.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Evergreen
- Attractive to birds
- Container Grown
Eucalyptus muelleriana (PLUG grown)
Yellow stringybark Ht 35-50m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Native to coastal areas of southern NSW & S.E. Victoria. Good drought and exposure tolerance, 700-1200mm rainfall, vigorous epicormics after fire and coppices. Low frost tolerance, use north facing slopes and not water logged soils. Timber is tough, straight grained splits well, develops heartwood early & saws well. Durable for above ground exterior uses and flooring. Does not shed bark. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Timber
- Firewood
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Eucalyptus globoidea (PLUG grown)
White stringybark Ht 30-40m
Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. S.E.Australia. Tall rough barked ground durable with proven good sawing and
drying properties. Very hard heavy, attractive timber. Grows well on hill country where temperatures do not go below -5C. Rainfall 800-2500mm, coppices, resprouts epicormics after fire. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Timber
- Firewood
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
Sophora molloyi 'Winter Cheer' (POT grown)
Kowhai 'Winter Cheer' Ht 3m
Seedlings from a selected bushy plant flowering from
mid March through to early September, a mass of
honey bees in June. A good screening plant.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
Thuja plicata (POT grown)
Western red cedar Ht 30-40m
W USA. Narrowly conical, evergreen. Foliage turning bronze in cold winters. Prefers damp soils & regular rainfall. Retains branches to ground level forming excellent shelter. Timber light, tough and durable, valuable for joinery and shingles.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Large tree
- Evergreen
- Tolerates wet sites
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates shade
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Timber
- Shelter
- Container Grown
- Forestry species
- Hedging
- Tolerates limestone soils
Thuja occidentalis 'Pyramidalis' (POT grown)
Upright Cedar Ht 8m
An upright Thuja that has been used in landscaping for a long time. Very tidy narrowly conical habit. Planting spacing for dense hedge 50-75cm
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Evergreen
- Container Grown
Podocarpus totara 'Mt Cook' (POT grown)
Mt Cook Totara Ht 2-3m
The Mount Cook Totara is a splendid form of the much loved native. With a wonderful tight and conical habit, its great for either formal plantings or hedging.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Christmas Trees
- Container Grown
- Hedging
Coprosma robusta (PLUG grown)
Karamu Ht 6m
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.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Small Tree
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Attractive to birds
- Container Grown
Arthropodium cirratum (POT grown)
Renga Renga / Rock Lilly Ht 1m
A native perrenial, the Rega Renga is a favoured native landscape plant for covering ground under trees. Tolerating full sun to full shade it works superbly to add foliage and flowers in areas most shrubs won't thrive. White star-shaped flowers arrive in early summer that stand out over lush green leaves. Can be frosted back in cold areas. Will grow to 1m by 1m.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Medium tree
- Grass - Strap like leaves
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates wet sites
- Container Grown
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