New Zealand Native Trees
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One of the most popular native trees with almost black bark and glossy dark green leaves which are made up of several serrated leaflets. Sprays of rusty woolly petal-less flowers occur in early summer and present a curious reddish-brown effect. These are followed by small red fruit which attract birds. Prefers sheltered conditions in full sun in rich free-draining soil. Ideal as a specimen tree. Will grow apx 7 x 3m Height x Width 7 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon grandis, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina Leaf Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Lime-green leaves are glossy with a slightly wavy edge. Can be clipped to form a hedge. Withstands coastal conditions strong winds and frosts. Height x Width 3 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Ficus Tuffi, Ilex Largo, P. Cyril Watson, P. Laetus, Planchonella costata - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Unusual and distinct cultivar. Compact neat and bushy habit. Glossy fresh green leaves with lighter ribs. Can be used as a low broad hedge or as a specimen shrub, screen, or tub plant. A good wind shelter for more delicate plants in mixed shrub beds. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Pseudopanax Lessonii, P. Laetus, Griselinia Broadway Mint, Griselinia Lucida, Planchonella costata, Ilex Largo - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Cordyline australis - Cabbage Tree Cabbage tree: An iconic New Zealand palm like tree. Long drooping slender leaves up to 1m long are clustered at the tips of the branches. Large heads of scented creamy white flowers in Nov produce nectar for bees, then fruit attracts birds from January-April. Commonly found throughout farmland, open places, wetlands and scrubland of the North and South Islands in anything from wet swampy ground to dry windy hill slopes. Hardy. Height x Width 6 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape / Habit Upright Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Nikau Palms - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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New Zealand’s largest Native tree. Grows in swampy areas but also grows well in dry flat and hilly locations between sea level and up to 600m once established. Medium wind tolerance. Height x Width 40 x 6 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Knightia Excelsa, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green bronze - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Screening Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A most impressive plant with large rounded, very thick, glossy, lime green leaves. Excellent tropical hedge. Wind and salt resistant. Grows in sun or shade. Good drainage. NZ native. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Very small - Uses
Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Hardy coastal large shrub or small tree. Leathery dark green leaves felted underneath. Flowers dark crimson to purple. Prefers full sun in free draining soil but will also tolerate dry soil once established. Easily trims to make a very good hedge or can be allowed to grow to a hardy screen. Windy conditions and coastal exposure OK. Height x Width 6 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing No Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A brilliant compact selection of our native totara with small blue-grey foliage. Has a more upright pyramidical habit. Its slow growth makes it easy to manage in any sized garden. Excellent as a specimen tree or planted as a hedge. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Podocarpus Totara and Black Bridge. Podocarpus gracilis - Leaf
Leaf Colour Glaucus Blue - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A slender growing shrub with rich green foliage and masses of starry yellow flowers early summer followed by dark red berries. Attracts birds. Ideal as a hedge trims well. Will tolerate dry coastal exposed or windy sites once established. Height x Width 2 x 1.2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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The coastal kowhai is distinguished from all other Kowhai species by the absence of a divaricating juvenile stage. Leaves are slightly larger than microphylla. Primarily a species of the coastal forest, often on cliff faces or banks overlooking estuarine rivers or inlets. This species was once included as Sophora microphylla. Yellow flowers from late winter to spring. Height x Width 6 x 4m Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Spreading Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider S. Microphylla, S.Tetraptera - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Widespread NZ native species. Small green pinnate leaflets. Golden-yellow, tubular 45mm flowers in pendulous racemes, en-masse during spring. Attracts native birds. Excellent small garden specimen. Height x Width 5.0 x 2.5 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Sophora Dragons Gold, Chathamica, Tetraptera - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Slightly larger growing tree than S. microphylla with weeping branches. Larger leaves than microphylla at 8-16cm. Does not have the tangled juvenile growth. Golden yellow flowers in spring in racemes commence earlier than Microphylla. A more open airy habit. A spectacular sight in full bloom. Attracts native birds. Height x Width 7 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Spreading Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Sophora Microphylla, Chathamica - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Handsome NZ Native stately straight and erect trunk has smooth brown bark. Eventually grow to a large canopy tree. Small flowers appear in panicles in spring followed by attractive purple fruit in autumn which are the favourite of the Native Kereru pigeon. Likes rich deeply worked well drained soil. Height x Width 20 x 6 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Conical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Orange Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Graceful evergreen with slender branches and fresh light green leaves, semi-glossy, veined and sharply toothed. From late summer through to autumn it conceals its foliage with masses of beautiful, starry, snow-white flowers. Excellent rapid screening. NZ Native Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Alectryon Excelsa, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Narrow lanceolate sharply pointed leaves 20mm x 6mm. Single or double flowers cover the bush late autumn to early spring providing a colourful display and nectar for bees. Berries resemble small hot cross buns. Hardy and adaptable. Will withstand windy coastal conditions, or dry soil once established. Ok in clay soils. Height x Width 5 x 3 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape / Habit Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Kunzea Ericioides, Lepto Coppersheen - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour White Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A smaller growing tree with huge handsome deep green shining leaves up to 50cm long and 20cm wide. Grows in average soil. Great for coastal gardens as it is both wind and salt tolerant. Good tropical filler in the back of a garden. Height x Width 5 x 3 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Griselinia Lucida, Pseudopanax laetus - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A selected cultivar which has a more upright habit. Distinctive darker green leaves. Flowers are striking red. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind poor soil dry and full sun. Prefers well drained soil. Grows apx. 7 x 5m but easily trimmed. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No Tolerates Dry Yes - Uses
Specimen Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.- Description
The giant of New Zealand Pohutukawa! A large growing spreading tree. Olive green leaves and bright crimson flowers usually from Dec. Colours ranging from scarlet to deep crimson. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt laden wind, poor soil, dry and full sun. Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+ Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes -
Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.- Description
A natural hybrid Excelsa x Robusta type discovered on Great Barrier Island. Has deep scarlet flowers late spring on dark green foliage. Tidy small tree compact and upright. Can be trimmed to a larger hedge / shelter. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind poor soil dry full sun. Height x Width 5 x 3 Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Metrosideros - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Deep scarlet Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes -
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A fast-growing bushy native tree. Leaves larger than other pittosporums and has lemon scent when crushed. It has highly fragrant clusters of small attractive yellow-cream flowers in spring, followed by distinctive black seed capsules. Best in full sun. Will tolerate damp soils and moderately windy conditions. Ideal as a large screen or hedge as responds very well to trimming. Plant Type Tree Shape Pyramidical Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Other Pittosporums, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Lime - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow - small Fragrant? Yes - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
