Native Tree


Agathis australis Kauri Majestic forest giant, most famous of NZ native trees. Slow growing, stays in juvenile form 50 plus years. Prefers rich, moist soil. Requires a sheltered position, particularly from frosts to grow well this far south.		Quantity
Aristotelia serrata Wineberry or Makomako Fast growing coloniser, deciduous as juvenile plant in cold climates. Attractive, rose pink flowers in spring. Happy in any reasonable conditions.		Quantity
Carpodetus serratus Marbleleaf or Putaputaweta Graceful small tree with pretty marbled foliage. Tiny flowers are abundantly produced Oct-Dec. Fairly hardy although prefers free draining, moist soil and shelter from wind.		Quantity
Coprosma robusta Karamu A well shaped bush or slender tree with green shiny leaves and profusion of beautiful orange/red berries colouring well into the winter. Fast growing coloniser and hardy. Great pioneer plant.		Quantity
Cordyline australis Cabbage Tree or Ti kouka Unique and distinctive NZ icon, can be grown to spectacular effect in landscapes, small gardens or even pots. Profusion of sweetly scented flowers. Durable and hardy.		Quantity
Cordyline australis purpurea Similar to the common Cabbage Tree, but has purplish-bronze foliage and does not grow quite as vigorously. Tolerates a wide range of conditions but can be susceptible to frost in early years.		Quantity
Cordyline indivisa Mountain Cabbage Tree or Toi Particularly attractive species of Cordyline with a large head of very broad leaves. Prefers well drained, rich, moist soil. Densely packed flowers appear late spring/early summer. Susceptible to hard frosts.		Quantity
Coriaria arborea Tutu Early coloniser of revegetation sites. Variable from a shrub to a tree. One of NZ's most poisonous plants. Flowers occur as hanging racemes, followed by purple/black berries.		Quantity
Dacrydium cupressinum Rimu or Red Pine One of the most beautiful of NZ native trees. Begins life as a pyramidal tree and matures into a tall, red barked giant with elegant, weeping branches. Slow-growing, needs canopy shelter in early years and wet, rich soils but will tolerate drier conditions when established.		Quantity
Dacrycarpus dacrydioides White Pine or Kahikatea West Coast icon. Grows best in wet soils but will tolerate drier sites and does best in soil of high organic matter. Berries a favourite of the native wood pigeon.		Quantity
Fuchsia excorticata Tree Fuchsia or Kotukutuku Easily distinguished by its spreading, twisting branches and light brown, peeling bark; also has beautiful green/purple flowers Oct-Nov. Fairly hardy but prefers damp soils and plenty of sun. Possums devour it. Berries edible - can be made into jam.		Quantity
Griselinia littoralis Broadleaf Attractive dense bushy tree with glossy dark green leaves. Hardy to heavy frosts, excellent for shelter planting, hedging, in shrubberies and coastal situations.		Quantity
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