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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium mountain green
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Compact growth with small fresh green leaves. Tolerates average garden conditions but prefers sun and some moisture. Not as frost hardy as other Pittosporums.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium stephens island
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Originating from Stephens Island in the Marlborough Sounds, this Pitto is salt and frost hardy. Excellent for hedging and shelter.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium sumo
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Compact form of Pittosporum with dense fresh green foliage. Hardy in almost any situation.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum tenuifolium waimea
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Attractive lush green foliage, can be trimmed. Excellent screening or shelter plant. Likes moist, well drained site. Hardy.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePittosporum waihao green
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Good hardy Pittosporum, excellent for hedging and shelter. Frost hardy.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost hardy when mature Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePlagianthus divaricatus
Common Plant NameCoastal Ribbonwood

Naturally occurring in marshes and estuaries. Small, dense twiggy shrub with small scented flowers and fruit. Prefers warmth and moisture.
Flowers Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePlagianthus regius
Common Plant NameRibbonwood or Manatu

Largest of NZ's deciduous trees. Bushy interlacing juvenile form. Mature form a round headed tree. Small white/green flowers appear as dense clusters. Hardy, will grow in dry situations but prefers rich moist soils. Withstands frosts and strong winds.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePoa cita
Common Plant NameSilver Tussock

Fast growing silver green tussock preferring poor dry soils. Very hardy. Effective mass planting.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePoa colensoi
Common Plant NameBlue Tussock

Small alpine tussock well suited to sunny, dry conditions. Fine coloured foliage suitable for rock gardens, containers, borders to enhance the habitat for smaller plants.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePodocarpus hallii
Common Plant NameHall's or Mountain Totara

Thrives in higher altitudes in poor soils, but will grow at lower altitudes as well. Thin paper-like bark, very slow growing.
Frost hardy when mature Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePodocarpus nivalis
Common Plant NameMountain Totara

Found in alpine and sub alpine areas of NZ, this hardy Podocarp is suitable for low hedging as a contrast with larger leafed plants, or as a groundcover in rock gardens. Tolerant of a wide range of conditions.
Frost hardy when mature Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePodocarpus totara
Common Plant NameTotara

A forest giant. Can take several hundred years to attain 30m. So in one lifetime reaches at most 10m in the garden. Can be clipped for dense hedge. Hardy, but needs moisture when young.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy Well drained
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