Native Tree


Hoheria glabrata Mountain Ribbonwood A spreading, deciduous tree with large shiny green leaves. Sweet scented white flowers borne in profusion in summer (not unlike a flowering cherry). Moisture loving it is best in areas of high rainfall.		Quantity
Hoheria populnea Lacebark or Houhere One of the most popular flowering native trees in cultivation. Graceful erect habit with rapid growth. Fragrant white flowers in late summer. Hardy but grows best in well drained rich soil.		Quantity
Hoheria sextylosa Long Leaved Lacebark Beautiful flowering tree with graceful slender branches. Long, narrow deeply toothed leaves and profusion of white flowers in late summer. Handsome garden tree and reasonably hardy.		Quantity
Kunzea ericoides Kanuka Large shrub or small tree. Summer months smothered in small white flowers, more fragrant than Manuka. Attracts insect and bird life. Rapid growing. Good for forest regeneration. Striking garden tree. Can be used as shelter planting in drier areas. Frost hardy.		Quantity
Libocedrus bidwillii NZ Mountain Cedar/Pahautea Beautiful slender, cedar-shaped tree. Excellent as specimen tree in any garden. Extremely hardy, yet would benefit from ample moisture and shade when young.		Quantity
Lophomyrtus obcordata Rohutu Distinguished by small inversely heart-shaped leaves. Prolific white flowers in summer followed by berries attracting native birds. Suitable for hedging or as a small tree ideal for supporting clematis. Hardy.		Quantity
Melicytus lanceolatus Mahoe wao Slender attractive tree or clipped shrub. Bright green, narrow leaves and bark is often a whitish colour. Flowers and berries borne heavily, great for attracting native birds. Hardy.		Quantity
Melicytus ramiflorus Mahoe or Whiteywood Attractive, hardy tree common throughout NZ. Bright green leaves, tiny flowers in spring followed by purple-black berries, great for attracting native birds. Useful as a specimen tree in the garden or clipped for hedging. Can have deciduous stage in early years if encounters extreme winters.		Quantity
Metrosideros umbellata Southern Rata Southern Christmas Tree - Profusion of brilliant red flowers occur Nov-Dec. Beautiful glossy foliage. Slow growing, preferring cooler, wetter conditions. Can suffer if exposed to hard frosts in early years.		Quantity
Myoporum laetum Ngaio Attractive rounded tree common to coastal areas. Small white flowers with purple markings occur in summer. Quick growing, hardy but frost tender. All parts poisonous, especially to livestock.		Quantity
Nothofagus fusca Red Beech or Tawhairaunui The most handsome of native beeches, larger leaves with sharply toothed edges. Male flowers often brilliant red carrying huge quantities of pollen. Mature trees briefly deciduous. Prefers shelter from wind in early years. Great specimen tree.		Quantity
Nothofagus menziesii Silver Beech or Tawhai Distinguished by silvery bark and dark green oval leaves with toothed edges. Spreading dome shaped tree in the open. Grows in poorer soils.		Quantity
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