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Latin Plant NamePhormium platts black
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Very compact grower, erect narrow leaves of delicate reddish-brown tones. Excellent in rock gardens or containers.
Container Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePhormium tenax
Common Plant NameNZ Flax or Harakeke

One of the most handsome plants. NZ flax grows in almost any situation. Erect grey/green leaves and rigid red/brown flower stalks - great for attracting native birds, especially the Tui.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePhormium tenax purpurea
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Same as Phormium tenax but occurs purple naturally.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePhotinia red robin
Common Plant Name

Bright shiny leaves turn red as the weather cools or as new growth appears. Clusters of small white flowers in spring followed by berries. Very hardy. Responds to trimming to induce new red growth. From E Asia.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature
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Latin Plant NamePhyllocladus trichomanoides
Common Plant NameCelery Pine or Tanekaha

Striking forest tree with regular pyramidal or conical shape. Foliage resembles leaf of celery. Rapid growing and extremely hardy - makes a wonderful garden specimen tree. Grows in sun or shade. One of NZ's oldest known plant species.
Frost hardy when mature Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePimelia prostrata
Common Plant NameNZ Daphne or Wharengarara

Low-growing shrub with very small bluish leaves and crowded heads of tiny white flowers from spring to autumn. Useful as a weed suppressant or on banks and rock gardens.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum eugenioides
Common Plant NameLemonwood or Tarata

One of the most handsome small trees in NZ. Good either as a specimen tree of as a quick growing hedge. Light green foliage smells of lemon when crushed. Small yellow flowers with strong fragrance of honey.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium french lace
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Compact rounded shrub with small, pale green leaves maturing to dark green. Excellent screening or shelter. Likes moist, well drained site. Hardy.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium jacks point
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Glossy green leaved Pittosporum from shores of Lake Wakatipu. Excellent for shelter and hedging. Likes moist, well drained site. Extremely hardy and frost resistant.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium jade
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Beautiful soft jade green foliage densely set on a compact bush. Easily grown and responds well to regular pruning for shape and size. Evergreen.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium katie
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Small green and cream variegated leaves. Hardy compact bush. Likes moist well drained site. Hardy.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium kohuhu
Common Plant NameKohuhu

Good for shelter and hedging, widespread and hardy. Small shiny green leaves. Dark purple flowers with exquisite honey like fragrance strongest in the evening. Great as a hedging plant.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained
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