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Agathis australis
N Z Kauri
Partial shade Tree Hardy to -6 degrees Celcius
New Zealand Kauri. An erect, slender-pyramidal evergreen tree. Slow growing and merits extensive planting. Grows in most reasonable soils with good drainage & adequate water. Tolerant of windy sites. 6 x 2.5m.
Bag Size
PB18
PB6.5

Alectryon excelsa
Titoki
Titoki. NZ oak. An evergreen tree, with the young shoots covered with rust coloured pubescence. Glossy green leaves, rust red flowers in early summer, followed by scarlet berries. Protect from heavy frosts. 7 x 4m.
Bag Size
PB18
PB5

Clianthus puniceus 'Kaka King'
Kaka Beak
A fast growing hardy semi-evergreen shrub. Vivid Red parrot beak shaped flowers in spring - very attractive to birds. Regular tip pruning after flowering and protect from frost. 2 x 2m.
Bag Size
PB6.5 Limited stock available

Clianthus puniceus 'Maximus'
Kaka Beak
Partial shade Shrub Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
Kaka Beak. A fast growing hardy semi-evergreen shrub. Red parrot beak shaped flowers in early summer - very attractive to birds. Regular tip pruning after flowering preserves shape & vigour. 2 x 2m.
Bag Size
PB6.5

Clianthus 'White Heron'
White Kaka Beak
Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
Rare white form of Kaka Beak. Clusters of crisp-white spring blooms that dangle like jewelry from pretty, fern-like foliage. A wow native evergreen shrub. Protect from hard frosts when young. Benefits from a regular trim to shape. 2 x 2m
Bag Size
PB6.5

Coprosma 'Flat Freddy'
All Conditions Ground Cover
A very low growing & hardy to wear & tear. Bronze foliage, small leaves. 80cm x 1m.
Bag Size
PB6.5

Coprosma 'Hawera'
All Conditions Ground Cover
An excellent mounded ground cover. The branches are slender, and springy. A hardy tidy plant. 50 x 1.5m
Bag Size
PB6.5

Coprosma 'Mangatangi'
All Conditions Ground Cover Hardy to -6 degrees Celcius
A compact evergreen, golden foliage C. acerosa type. Attractive fine golden green foliage, arching habit. Forms a nice graceful groundcover.
Bag Size
2.5L Limited stock available

Coprosma 'Red Rock'
All Conditions Ground Cover
Acerosa selection. A hardy attractive mound forming plant, with fine red leaves and stem. Excellent ground cover.
Bag Size
PB6.5 Limited stock available

Coprosma 'Taiko'
All Conditions Ground Cover
A superb prostrate growing plant, with a lovely growth habit. Small flowers in spring. Excellent on banks etc. 1.5m spread.
Bag Size
PB6.5

Cordyline australis
Cabbage Tree
All Conditions Tree Hardy to -6 degrees Celcius
The hardy native N.Z. Cabbage tree. Narrow upright, palm-like tree with arching sword like leaves. Large panicles of fragrant white flowers in spring. A good tub specimen. Do not allow to dry out over summer. 3m
Bag Size
2.5L
PB18
PB6.5

Cordyline australis 'Albertii'
Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
This variegated form of the popular New Zealand cabbage tree will add the wow factor to your garden. Superb for containers or as a specimen. Sun & good drainage. 2m
Bag Size
PB18

Cordyline 'Design a Line Burgundy'
Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
A striking new clump forming Cordyline with fine burgundy coloured weeping foliage. Good vigour and wide architectural foliage. The perfect evergreen for any garden, statement planters for the deck or patio. 90 x 90cm
Bag Size
2.5L

Cordyline 'Green Goddess'
Cabbage Tree
All Conditions Tree
Forms a multi-branched habit plant densely clothed with short broad fresh green sword like foliage. Small creamy white flowers early summer. 2.5 x 1.5m
Bag Size
2.5L
PB18

Cordyline indivisa
Mountain Cabbage Tree
Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
The mountain cabbage tree is a strikingly handsome native with huge broad leaves of a grey, purple-green colour. Requires damp soil and good drainage. Sun to part-shade. Hardy. 4 x 2m
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Cordyline 'Midnight Star'
Cabbage Tree
All Conditions Tree Hardy to -6 degrees Celcius
Easy to grow English selection. Stunning long, wine red, sword-like leaves clothe the plant to ground level as a juvenile, later developing a broad head & trunk in the style of a tropical palm. Versatile landscaping plant, singly, in groups or containers. 6 x 2 metres.
Bag Size
PB6.5

Cordyline 'PurpleTower'
Cabbage Tree
All Conditions Tree Hardy to -6 degrees Celcius
Vigorous upright habit and striking heads of broad, arching, deep reddish-purple foliage with a faint glaucous bloom. Large panicles of fragrant creamy-white flowers. Handsome plant. 4 x 2m
Bag Size
2.5L Limited Stock
PB6.5 Limited Stock

Corokia 'Bronze King'
Full sun Shrub Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
A hardy rounded evergreen bushy native shrub. Yellow flowers & red berries. Good for coastal or inland planting. Excellent for hedges. 170cm
Bag Size
PB6.5

Corokia 'Frosted Chocolate'
Full sun Shrub Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
A hardy evergreen native, with distinctive dusky, pinkish-brown or chocolate brown leaves, intensifying during cooler months. Fragrant yellow flowers in spring. Tolerant of coastal conditions. 2 x 1.2 m.
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Corokia 'Geenty's Green'
Full sun Shrub Hardy to -12 degrees Celcius
A compact evergreen shrub, with handsome branched bright green foliage, with silvery undersides. 2m x 1.5m
Corokia  Geentys Green
Bag Size
PB6.5

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