Northern North Island and N.W. South Island on warmer, fertile sites. Conical evergreen conifer with almost horizontal branches. Bark separates in long narrow strips hanging loose for some time. Uncommon and beautiful tree.

A coastal divaricating shrub with a wiry interlacing habit. Small, bright-green heart-shaped leaves. This plant is extremely hardy, tolerates dry conditions and wind. Popular landscaping plant. Makes an attractive topiary or hedge. Good for cut foliage. Attracts insects and lizards. Deciduous. Extremely hardy.

A fast growing evergreen shrub found on coastal cliffs and coastal forests. Its leaves are up to 7cm long and have a white tomentum underneath. Flowering abundantly from mid-summer to late autumn.

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.