NEW ZEALAND NATIVES
LMU code. Each of our NZ native species will have LMU specified in the description. These are the recommended areas to plant each species in.
L = Lower Ringplain : Within approximately 3km of the coast, plants can tolerate salt winds, but some are also susceptible to frost.
M = Mid Ringplain: Moderate frost and wind tolerance. From 3km of coast to 200metres above sea level.
U = Upper Ringplain: High frost tolerance, between 200 and 400 metres above sea level.
Mānuka
Leptospermum Scoparium
Mānuka is a prolific shrub-type tree. Typically growing to 2-5m tall, occasionally however up to 15m. It is evergreen, with dense branching and small leaves.
LMU
1.3L Pot $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Ake Ake
Dodonaea Viscosa
A hardy coastal shrub or small tree. In certain conditions it will grow up to 10m high. It is drought tolerant and will handle light frosts. Needs full sun.
LM
1.3L Pot $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Kōhūhū
Pittosporum Tenuifolium
Kōhūhū is a bush or small tree that grows up to around 8-10 metres tall. Relatively fast growing, suitable for riparian, hedges, and stand alone trees.
MU
These are available in 1.3L Pots. $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Karo
Pittosporum Crassifolium
Commonly known as Karo, this is a small tree or shrub. Quick growing, and is frequently used as a hedge or windbreak. Karo grow up to 8m.
LM
Available in
1.3L Pots $7 each
Karaka
Corynocarpus Laevigatus
Karaka is an evergreen, leafy canopy tree. It grows up to 15m, with thick leathery, gloss leaves.
Karaka can be trimmed to form hedges.
L
Available in PB5 Bags
$10 each
Bulk buy discount available
Pūriri
Vitex Lucens
The Pūriri tree can grow up to 20m tall. Dark green glossy leaves (more lime green when young), with large colourful flowers, ranging from pink to dark red, and provide copious amounts of nectar for native birds.
L
Available in PB3 Bag
$13 each
PB18 Bag $50 each
Koromiko
Hebe Stricta
Flowering hardy native, growing to approximately 2-3 metres.
Likes full sun, or only partial shade, but also tolerates wet areas.
MU
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Available in 1.3L Pots
$7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Green Mountain Flax
Wharariki
Phormium Cookianum
A medium sized native evergreen, clumping flax, growing to around 1.5 m.
LMU
Available in1.3 L Pot $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Flax
Harakeke
Phormium Tenax
Phormium Tenax is an evergreen perennial plants, growing up to 2m, with much taller flowering shoots.
LMU
Available in 1.3L Pots $7 or
PB 3 Bags $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Smartwatches
Ti Kōuka
Cordyline Australis
Commonly known as the cabbage tree, can grow up to 20m tall.
Ti Kōuka grow all over NZ, from the coast, up to 1000 metres above sea level, in anything from wet swampy ground, to dry windy hill slopes. Ti Kōuka prefer full sunlight.
LMU
Available in 1.3L Pot $6 each
100+ $4 each
Bulk buy discount available
Karamu
Coprosma Robusta
Karamu is a flowering plant which can survive in many climates, commonly found in coastal areas & lowland forests. Karamu can grow to be around 6 metres tall.
MU
Available in 1.3 L Pots
$7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Tarata
Pittosporum Eugenioides
Commonly known as Lemonwood, this evergreen tree can grow up to 12m tall and 5 m broad.
MU
Available in 1.3L Pot $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Tōtara
Podocarpus Totara
Stiff, prickly to touch leaves, growing up to 30m tall. Young tōtara bare branches and leaves right to ground level, making an excellent dense hedge.
LM
1.3L Pots $8 each and $10 each
PB18 $26 each
Bulk buy discount available
NB. Seed for Tōtara is sourced from outside Taranaki
Kōwhai
Sophora Microphylla
Kōwhai is an important food source for nectar feeding birds,
MU
Available in 1.3L Pots $7 -$15 each
PB3 bags $15 each
PB18 Bags $35 each
Bulk buy discount available
Corokia
Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate'
Grows to approximately 3m, this plant makes an incredible dense hedge popular for coastal and urban areas. Chocolate brown in colour, which intensifies in winter. Evergreen.
LM
NB. About half of our corokia are grown from eco-sourced seed, the other half by local cuttings. Please advise if you would specifically like either.
Available in 1.3 L Pots. $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Rengarenga
Arthropodium Cirratum
Commonly used in home gardens, and mass plantings, rengarenga or rock lily have gorgeous white starry flowers, and are low maintenance plant for semi shade.
LM
Available in single pots of 2-3 plants $2.50 each, or in large trays of 28 cells 50+ plants $50
Bulk buy discount available
Hen & Chicken Fern
Asplenium Bulbiferum
One of the best known NZ native ground ferns. Requires a shady, sheltered position in a moist, rich soil. Try planting underneath other natives or in tropical styled garden. Frequently also grown indoors.
LM
Available in
.7 L Pot $7 each &
2 L Pot $25 each
Bulk buy discount available
Kapuka
Griselinia Littoralis
Griselinia Littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka is a fast-growing small to medium sized evergreen tree. A popular hedging shrub with large, glossy leathery green leaves. Grows up to 10m.
LMU
NB. About half of our griselinia are grown from eco-sourced seed, the other half by local cuttings. Please advise if you would specifically like either.
Available in 1.3L Pots
$8 each
Wharangi
Melicope Ternata
Commonly known as Wharangi, is a coastal tree or shrub with glossy bright green foliage and can grow to 8m tall.
L
1.3L Pot $7 each
Bulk buy discount available
Rautahi
Carex Geminata
A robust native grass, wide spreading in wetland areas. Suitable for stabilising stream banks and restoration work. Evergreen. Hardy.
1m x 1m
1.3L Pot $7 each
Ribbonwood
Manatu
Plagianthus Regius
Tall growing (approx 10m) column style tree. Extremely fast growing, and useful for quickly establishing shelter. Withstands strong winds.
1.3L Pot $15 each (minimum 1m)
or 1.3L (smaller height) $8 each
Bulk buy discount available
Mixed Corokia
Corokia Pack
This is a mixed pack of corokia varieties. These grow to approximately 3m, and make incredible mixed variety dense hedges, popular for coastal and urban areas.
LM
NB. These have been grown from seed, and variances have occurred in the plants. Suitable for a mixed hedge or riparian plantings.
Bulk buy only x 100 plants
1.3L Pots
$550
Pink Manuka
Leptospermum Scoparium
A NZ native, fast growing shrub useful in hard to grow soils. Suits sun to semi shade. Will grow in exposed and coastal sites. Bee attracting, and can be trimmed into hedges or screens.
LMU
1.3L Pot. $7 each
Puka
Meryta Sinclairii
The puka or pukanui, is a large-leaved evergreen tree endemic to NZ. Growing to about 8m tall, with a distinct tropical appearance.
L
PB3. $25 each
Taupata
Coprosma Repens
Flowering shrub or small tree, native to New Zealand. Common name - mirror plant/bush.
1.3 L Pot. $7.50 each
Carex Virgata
Swamp Sedge
A vigorous bright green sedge, used for wetland planting, but will also grow on dry sites.
1m h x 50cm
1.3L Pot $7 each
Carex Testacea
NZ Hair Sedge
Graceful and hardy NZ native grass. An olive green, to orange-yellow foliage, turning bright orange in autumn. Full sun to part shade.
1.3L Pot $7.50 each