Melicytus improceras (PLUG grown)
Marble mountain mahoe Ht 1.2m
Compact growth habit from the marble rocks of NW Nelson between 800-1500m altitude. Possible alternative to box hedging, reponding to mechanical trimming. Palatable to browing animals. Description NZ Journal of Botany, Vol 56 2018 Issue 1. 3 new species, this one rare and threatened.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Container Grown
- Hedging
- Tolerates limestone soils
Carmichaelia stevensonii (PLUG grown)
Makaka or Marlborough weeping broom Ht 3-8m
Eastern Marlborough high on Seaward Kaikoura Range. Tall shrub with upright branches, topped by a canopy of weeping grey leafless branchlets. In December large hanging clusters of 10mm mauve flowers. Fixes nitrogen.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- Evergreen
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
Hoheria angustifolia (PLUG grown)
Houhere or Narrow-leaved Lacebark Ht 8-15m
Narrow columnar juvenile form with slender interlacing branchlets, changing to an adult form with spreading crown. Flowers often single, white mildly fragrant, through summer and early autumn. Lowland forests south from Taranaki & Hawkes Bay.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Container Grown
Corokia x virgata 'Frosted Chocolate' (POT grown)
Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate' Ht 2-3m
Selected clone of this NZ hybrid with attractive brown leaves, evergreen. Masses of tiny yellow star shaped flowers, then red berries for the birds. Can be clipped as a hedge. Withstands exposure and coastal conditions. For a low hedge of between 50cm – 1m we recommend you plant them 30cm – 50cm apart. For a hedge of between 1m – 2m we recommend planting them 50cm – 1m apart.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Container Grown
- Hedging
Brachyglottis compacta (POT grown)
Castlepoint daisy Ht 1m
Bushy grey-green stout branched compact shrub. Leaves leathery 2-4cm long, dark green, white beneath, margins upcurved, wavy. Flowers daisy-like furry with yellow radiating petals in single or small clusters Jan & Feb.
Naturally uncommon. Growing on limestone cliffs around Castlepoint, Wairarapa. Withstands strong, drying and salt laden winds, an attractive shrub.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
- Tolerates limestone soils
Cotinus coggygria purpurea (OG grown)
Purple smoke bush Ht 2.5-4m
Broadly spreading, deciduous. Plume-like purplish tinged flower heads in profusion. Vibrant dark purple foliage. turning red in autumn.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive autumn colours - red
- Attractive autumn colours - purple
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
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
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
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (POT grown)
English lavender 'Hidcote' Ht 40-50cm
Mediterranean origin, compact mounded form, silvery-grey evergreen aromatic leaves. Dark purple flowers, long lasting delightful scent. Culinery uses. Dried flowers and essential distilled oil used to discourage clothing moths. Need well drained soils in full sun.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
- Tolerates limestone soils
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