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Native Tree

Common Plant Name   Latin Plant Name Key

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
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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 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 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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Latin Plant NameSophora tetraptera
Common Plant NameNorth Island Kowhai

Foliage is not as delicate as the S. microphylla. It also has larger, paler-yellow flowers and flowers earlier. Hardy, preferring moist soils but tolerating rocky places. 		Tolerant to salt laden winds Frost Hardy Damp conditions
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Latin Plant NameWeinmannia racemosa
Common Plant NameKamahi

An attractive, spreading tree dominant in West Coast forest. Young leaves are rich red as unfurl. Flowers on adult trees occur plentifully as racemes, preceding pink/red buds are quite beautiful. Tolerates most soil types. Hardy. Can also be used as dense hedge plant. 		Frost hardy when mature Partially shaded conditions Damp conditions
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