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Brachyglottis compacta (POT grown)

Castlepoint daisy Ht 1m

Bushy grey-green stout branched compact shrub. Leaves leathery 2-4cm long, dark green, white beneath, margins upcurved, wavy. Flowers daisy-like furry with yellow radiating petals in single or small clusters Jan & Feb. Naturally uncommon. Growing on limestone cliffs around Castlepoint, Wairarapa. Withstands strong, drying and salt laden winds, an attractive shrub.

Picture name: 
CALFLO
Species id: 
7912
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attracts bees
  • Container Grown
  • Tolerates limestone soils
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $8.45
    $4.10
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Eucalyptus sphaerocarpa (PLUG grown)

Blackdown stringybark Ht 35-45m

Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Tall evergreen forest tree from Blackdown Tableland at 1000m altitude west of Rockhampton. See NZ Farm Forestry article on this very ground durable species. Dean Satchell says it is growing in the north of the South Island. Suggest a warm well drained site. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.

Picture name: 
EUCNIT
Species id: 
7809
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Large tree
  • Evergreen
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attracts bees
  • Timber
  • Container Grown
  • Forestry species
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $4.60
    $2.95
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Cotinus coggygria purpurea (OG grown)

Purple smoke bush Ht 2.5-4m

Broadly spreading, deciduous. Plume-like purplish tinged flower heads in profusion. Vibrant dark purple foliage. turning red in autumn.

Picture name: 
CORMAS
Species id: 
7808
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • Deciduous
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive autumn colours - red
  • Attractive autumn colours - purple
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $7.60
    $4.55
  • 90-120cm

    $9.25
    $5.40
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $11.95
    $7.15
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Eucalyptus muelleriana (PLUG grown)

Yellow stringybark Ht 35-50m

Monocalypt, generally free of insect pests. Native to coastal areas of southern NSW & S.E. Victoria. Good drought and exposure tolerance, 700-1200mm rainfall, vigorous epicormics after fire and coppices. Low frost tolerance, use north facing slopes and not water logged soils. Timber is tough, straight grained splits well, develops heartwood early & saws well. Durable for above ground exterior uses and flooring. Does not shed bark. Recommend planting in early Spring after chance of frosts.

Picture name: 
EUCNIT
Species id: 
6755
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Large tree
  • Evergreen
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attracts bees
  • Timber
  • Firewood
  • Container Grown
  • Forestry species
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $4.60
    $2.95
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Sophora molloyi 'Winter Cheer' (POT grown)

Kowhai 'Winter Cheer' Ht 3m

Seedlings from a selected bushy plant flowering from mid March through to early September, a mass of honey bees in June. A good screening plant.

Picture name: 
ACEPAA
Species id: 
6747
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attracts bees
  • Container Grown
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.20
    $3.55
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (POT grown)

English lavender 'Hidcote' Ht 40-50cm

Mediterranean origin, compact mounded form, silvery-grey evergreen aromatic leaves. Dark purple flowers, long lasting delightful scent. Culinery uses. Dried flowers and essential distilled oil used to discourage clothing moths. Need well drained soils in full sun.

Picture name: 
CALFLO
Species id: 
6679
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attracts bees
  • Container Grown
  • Tolerates limestone soils
  • 5-20cm

    $7.30
    $3.70
  • 20-40cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Lavandula angustifolia 'Munstead' (POT grown)

English lavender Ht 40-60cm

Mediterranean origin, grey-green evergreen foliage. Rosy-purple flowers,looser and lighter in colour than Hidcote. Excellent in dried arrangements holding its colour and for culinery uses. Blooms twice in a season after the first flowers are harvested.

Picture name: 
CALFLO
Species id: 
6678
Group natives: 
No
Group trees and shrubs: 
Yes
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attracts bees
  • Container Grown
  • Tolerates limestone soils
  • 5-20cm

    $7.30
    $3.70
  • 20-40cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Myoporum laetum (POT grown)

Ngaio Ht 5-7m

Excellent dense fast-growing shelter and revegetation tree, suitable for a wide variety of positions, including exposed coastal sites. Trims well. Avoided by rabbits, however poisonous to stock. Attractive to bees and wood pigeons. Evergreen. Avoid heavy frosts.

Picture name: 
PSEARB
Species id: 
6669
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Shrub
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Attracts bees
  • Container Grown
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.20
    $3.55
  • 40-60cm

    $6.20
    $3.80
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Vitex lucens (POT grown)

Puriri Ht 10-20m

Endemic evergreen tree with spreading crown, pale flaky bark over knobbly trunk. Pink bell-shaped flowers, loved by tui and bellbirds, then red fruits loved by kereru. Suited to warm coastal districts, not frost hardy.

Picture name: 
QUEILE
Species id: 
6663
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Medium tree
  • NZ native
  • Evergreen
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • Timber
  • Container Grown
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.20
    $3.55
  • 40-60cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

Phormium cookianum 'Emerald Gem'

Dwarf mountain flax Ht .8m

A compact, upright flax with narrow emerald-green leaves forming a small bushy clump. Much smaller than P. cookianum, so better for use in a home garden. Ideal for border group plantings or in containers. Grows well in most well drained positions. Evergreen. Hardy.

Picture name: 
PHOTEN
Species id: 
6655
Group natives: 
Yes
Group trees and shrubs: 
No
Group conifers: 
No
Categories: 
  • Grass - Strap like leaves
  • Evergreen
  • Resistant to salt spray
  • Tolerates exposed sites
  • Tolerates dry sites
  • Attractive flowers or catkins
  • Attractive to birds
  • Attractive berries fruits or cone
  • Attracts bees
  • 5-20cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 20-40cm

    $5.45
    $2.80
  • 40-60cm

    $6.25
    $3.90
  • 60-90cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 90-120cm

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • 1.2-1.5m

    $0.00
    $0.00
  • Rootstock

    $0.00
    $0.00

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