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Latin Plant NamePolystichum vestitum
Common Plant NamePrickly Shield Fern

Very hardy and adaptable fern. Dark green fronds. Tolerates sun or shade but prefers shade and shelter from wind.
Frost hardy when mature Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePrumnopitys ferruginea
Common Plant NameBrown Pine or Miro

Distinctive, yew like foliage, large, red ornamental berries which native wood pigeons love. Responds well to clipping. Prefers good soil and ample moisture yet will also grow in sandy soils. Can be hedge if required.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax arboreus
Common Plant NameFive Finger or Pouahou

Small, handsome tree with distinctive large, shiny serrated green leaves in five or seven leaflets. Flowers profusely from June-August. Hardy, tolerates wind, but prefers rich soil to get best results.
Flowers Container Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax colensoi
Common Plant NameMountain Five Finger or Oritou

Growing wild in forest and scrub, often above the bush line. Hardy to wind and sun but not suited to warmer climates. Strongly scented flowers.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax crassifolius
Common Plant NameLancewood or Horoeka

Remarkable and unusual tree making it a great landscape plant in all stages of growth. Juvenile stage lasts approx 10 years, then remarkable changeover to a bushy head and grey bark. Flowers are followed by large bunches of berries. Hardy to cold and wind. Grows in all soil types with good drainage.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax ferox
Common Plant NameToothed Lancewood

Coarsely toothed leaves in juvenile stage. Not as hardy and slower growing than P crassifolius. The leaves are shorter and darker olive green. Attractive distinctive tree. Great container plant in cooler positions.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax laetus
Common Plant Name

Attractive shrub or small tree with bold foliage, 5-7 foliate leaves in contrast to reddish stems. Despite tropical appearance it is hardy, best in rich soils or containers. Magnificent shrub for bold effect. Can withstand coastal conditions.
Container Partially shaded conditions Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NamePseudopanax lessonii
Common Plant NameHoupara

Attractive shrub with glossy bronze/purple leaves, 3-5 leaflets. Especially well coloured during winter. Fairly quick growing, it will withstand wind and exposure well but will not tolerate heavy frosts.
Well drained
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Latin Plant NamePseudowintera colorata
Common Plant NamePepper Tree or Horopito

Beautifully coloured yellow/green foliage, distinctive for scent of crushed leaves. New growth brilliant red. Prefers rich soil. Best results in good sun. Used by Maori for various medicinal properties.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameRosemary
Common Plant Name

Requires open, well drained soil and a sunny situation. Extremely hardy, growing best in areas of low humidity, hot, dry summers and cool to cold winters. Great for rockeries, borders or containers.
Tolerant to salt laden winds Container Frost Hardy Well drained
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Latin Plant NameSchefflera digitata
Common Plant NameFive Finger or Pate or Patete

Pleasant shrub or small tree with tropical appearance, sometimes deciduous in the south. Flowers in large, drooping panicles followed by dark berries. Prefers moist soil in a sheltered position, otherwise hardy.
Flowers Container Frost hardy when mature Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameSophora microphylla
Common Plant NameSouth Island Kowhai

The Kowhai flower is NZ's national flower. A bright yellow drupe much loved by native wood pigeons. The tree has a slight, graceful and weeping habit with feathery foliage. Reasonably hardy. Great for planting on the water's edge.
Flowers Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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