Native Shrub


Aristotelia fruticosa Mountain Wineberry One of the most handsome native, berrying shrubs. Flowers Oct-Dec, pink berries ripen Nov-Apr. Will grow well in reasonable conditions and can be pruned for a compact shape.		Quantity
Astelia chathamica Silver Spear Native of the Chatham Islands. One of the most distinctive species of Astelia. Silvery sheen makes it a stunning feature plant for massed planting or special container. Tolerates sun or semi shade. Prefers rich soil and tolerates some dryness. Do not over water.		Quantity
Astelia fragrans One of the most common Astelias in NZ, found throughout forest and scrub from the coast to 900m. Silver sheen of foliage makes an attractive plant. Reasonably hardy. Prefers shade. Do not over water.		Quantity
Astelia grandis Swamp Astelia Similar to Astelia fragrans, but wide olive green leaves with silvery sheen beneath and reddish-purple midribs are more erect and less tapered. Happy in average conditions, but able to withstand permanently wet feet.		Quantity
Astelia nervosa Mountain Astelia or Kakaho Very hardy flax like plant with large silvery leaves. Useful en masse for groundcover. Will grow in sun or shade. Requires well drained soil.		Quantity
Brachyglottis greyi Attractive, spreading grey foliage with bright yellow daisies from December to March. Able to withstand sea air and drought conditions but prefers free draining soils. Prune for compact shape.		Quantity
Brachyglottis munroi Kaikoura Shrub Grounsel Neat and compact shrub well suited for small gardens. Bright yellow flowers appear in summer. Useful in coastal areas in a dry, sunny spot. Hardy, although does not tolerate high humidity and likes free draining soil.		Quantity
Cassinia fulvida Golden Cottonwood Distinctive golden colour of stems and leaves. This hardy, compact shrub thrives in dry, exposed conditions. Can be pruned to compact shape. Small white flowers in summer. Frost hardy.		Quantity
Cassinia vauvilliersii Mountain Cottonwood Hardy, compact, mountain shrub with dense clusters of white flowers in summer. Likes dry, harsh conditions. Extremely frost hardy, great to use between tussocks for natural, wide landscape effect.		Quantity
Clianthus puniceus Kaka Beak or Ngautu-kaka Red "kaka beak" like flowers occurring in Oct-Dec. Hardy, yet prefers well drained situation and some frost protection in early years. Possums will devour it.		Quantity
Coprosma beatsons gold Small, compact shrub with yellow/green leaves. Best grown in open, sunny situation. Clips well and can be maintained at a relatively small size if necessary. Hardy. Can be used for hedging.		Quantity
Coprosma brunnea Spreading, narrow leafed sand shrub with cushiony mass of interlacing branches. Tiny white flowers in summer, sometimes followed by small blue berries. Extremely hardy except to salt laden winds. Prefers moist, free draining conditions.		Quantity
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