An evergreen forest canopy tree from Thames southwrds in the North Island (except Mt Taranaki), & throughout the South Island in lowland to montane forests going into sub-alpine scrub.

A cross between southern rata and pohutukawa that incorporates the frost tolerance of the former with the large profuse flowers of the latter. These are cutting-grown plants so flower immediately. Evergreen. Semi-hardy.

The Maidenhair Vine is a native rambling groundcover that can grow in all directions including up and down almost any structure, or it simply forms a dense mound. A great plant for insects and subsequently birds. Ht 1m

The Black Maire is a native broadleaf tree that grows prodominantly on the North Island and the very top of the South. With large lanceolate, leathery foliage it really has become a popular landscape and street tree. Limited in numbers in the North Island woodlands due to it's prized timber/firewood. Frost tender.