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aka Sticky Wattle

Sticky Wattle. Usually a ground cover but presented here as a topiary standard transforming it into a beautiful designer plant. Fast growing with graceful weeping branches. Tolerates most soil conditions as long as its well drained. Fragrant pale yellow flowers. Evergreen.

H 1.5m in 10 years.

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aka Canadian Maple

Maple rubrum. This North American Maple has interesting red tassel flowers in spring followed by winged seeds. The new large, green foliage turns a brilliant red in autumn. Forms a very handsome specimen tree. Plant in a sheltered position in sun or part shade. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Probably one of the prettiest variegated foliage trees available. The five-lobed leaves have variegated silvery-white margins combined with tones of green and rosy red. Particularly beautiful in spring. Plant in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

The name of this lovely Maple means 'red and changeable' and it is pronounced "Bay-nee-shee-chee-hen-gay".

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aka Japanese Maple

Probably one of the prettiest variegated foliage trees available. The five-lobed leaves have variegated silvery-white margins combined with tones of green and rosy red. Particularly beautiful in spring. Plant in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

The name of this lovely Maple means 'red and changeable' and it is pronounced "Bay-nee-shee-chee-hen-gay".

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aka Canadian Maple

A handsome form of the Canadian Maple that is valued for the columnar shape and excellent autumn colour. Fresh green, lobed leaves in spring and summer. Plant in a sheltered position with space to flourish. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

If you like autumn colour then help yourself to some 'Brandy Wine'. Selected from the USA National Arboretum breeding programme this tree has large, fresh emerald green foliage that turns brilliant red then purple red in the autumn. Stunning large specimen tree. Deciduous.

The North American Maple is quite easy to grow in sun or part shade. It will do best if sheltered from strong wind.

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aka Japanese Maple

Finely cut, large leaves. Crimson in spring, deep purple over summer. Fiery scarlet, red and orange autumn leaves. A strong grower that makes a lovely feature plant which provides a soft cascading effect in the garden or a special container. Happiest with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This is a small but gorgeous lace leaf that has an interesting green-red thing happening on it's new growth. The very dissected leaves display various shades of red throughout summer and autumn. Prefers filtered light in a sheltered position. Great for container growing. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

The name says it all. The spring leaves of this desirable Maple are an intense wine red with a fiery glow! The colour holds well into summer. Strong upright growth habit. Would make a strong statement as a specimen tree or perhaps consider a group of 3 for a real bit of wow! Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A dwarf Sango kaku. Discovered in Australia this dwarf form looks like a winner for those that want a true Sango but have little space. As with all colour barks you should not grow in really cold areas or wet areas. But for most this is a very nice smaller tree. Deciduous.

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aka Autumn Blaze

A hybrid maple with oval form and brilliant red-orange autumn colour. Prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Known for brilliant autumn foliage colour. Leaves turn bright red in autumn providing a beautiful contrast to other green plants. Traditional maple shaped leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Norway Maple

Naturally having a compact rounded form this high worked form is a superb option for your classic lollipop shape. Bright green leaves which turn golden yellow and sometimes red in the autumn. This small tree is a tough performer tolerating most soil types and is drought tolerant. Deciduous

aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with very finely cut foliage. Slow growing when young. Globe-shaped form. Leaves emerge bright green and may have some crimson highlights when in full sun. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

This gorgeous dwarf form of acer palmatum is a winner for those with little space. Small light-green leaves emerge with orange-red margins in spring. These turn yellow-green in summer before going a beautiful golden-yellow to orange in autumn. A compact, dense grower; a nice small tree. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. Deeply dissected fine foliage that emerges red in spring slowly turning green often with red tips. Crimson autumn tones prior to leaf fall. Develops a broad mounding shape. Prefers a sheltered spot with deep cool soil. Deciduous. Suitable for container growing.

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aka Japanese Maple Weeping

A gorgeous little weeping Maple with delicate, lacy, purple foliage on graceful pendulous branches. Use as a focal point either in the garden or a special container. Happiest in morning sun or semi-shade with protection from harsh wind. Delicious and deciduous.

aka Japanese Maple

Very unusual Japanese Maple with green foliage that has five thread-like lobes. Very slow growing variety, ideal for Bonsai. The green leaves change to yellow and orange-red in autumn. This tree has a rounded dense habit. Prefers moist well drained soil and full sun to semi shade position. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

Japanese Maple. What a special little tree this is with an outstanding structure and interesting over-lapping foliage. The new leaves emerge a light green maturing to fresh bright green. A lovely Maple for smaller gardens or a container. Plant in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

An attractive little Japanese Maple with a wide upright habit growing as wide as it is high. Chocolate-brown leaves in spring turning bronze-green in summer then orange autumn tones. Perfect for a sheltered spot in small gardens. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Deeply dissected leaves of a wonderfull mossy-gold colour in spring, picking up greener tinges in summer and oranges and reds in autumn. Lovely red stems contrast with the gold foliage. Grow in a sheltered spot in deep acid soil for best results. Deciduous.

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aka Autumn Glory Maple

Gorgeous big pyramidal form tree for big spaces. Stunning autumn colour from large deep green leaves, turning red and orange for autumn colourings. October Glory is quick growing and is excellent as an avenue tree or, shallow root system. Plant in a sheltered position. Deciduous

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aka Japanese Maple

A compact and round dwarf variety with graceful soft red foliage in spring that darkens to burgundy in summer; fall colour brightens to sunset hues of crimson and orange; excellent as a small garden accent. Grows to about 1.2m. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A compact and round dwarf variety with graceful soft red foliage in spring that darkens to burgundy in summer; fall colour brightens to sunset hues of crimson and orange; excellent as a small garden accent. Grows to about 1.2m. Deciduous.

Oregon Sunset Japanese Maple has attractive burgundy foliage which emerges red in spring. The lobed palm-shaped leaves are ornamentally significant and turn an outstanding crimson in the fall.

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aka Japanese Maple

Magnificent foliage of the best variegated Acer. Each Spring new growth emerges with an array of eye catching colour. No need to wait for autumn colour change, this tree heralds spring already displaying a multitude of colours ranging from pink, green, red, cream and almost pure white. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A highly ornamental plant with weeping, shrub-like form with mature plants having cascading branches. Leaves emerge bright crimson deepening to burgundy. Plant in morning sun or semi-shade and protect from harsh wind. Suitable for a container. Deciduous.

This Maple will be happiest planted in a sheltered position with protection from harsh winds and hot afternoon sun.

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aka Japanese Maple

Acer P 'Peaches and Cream' is one of the most stunningly and vivid reticulated Japanese maples. New spring leaves emerge with beautiful rosy, peach and cream colored tones. As summer approaches, the leaves transition into reticulated green and cream colored leaves. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

Acer P 'Peaches and Cream' is one of the most stunningly and vivid reticulated Japanese maples. New spring leaves emerge with beautiful rosy, peach and cream colored tones. As summer approaches, the leaves transition into reticulated green and cream colored leaves. Deciduous.

aka Japanese Maple

Pretty "Pixie" could also be called "Lady in Red" as the new spring foliage is a rich vibrant red gradually maturing to a deeper black red. In autumn the leaves are a showy bright red. Use as a stand out contrast plant. Plant in sun or semi-shade in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Weeping Maple

Maple. Delicate dissected red foliage through spring and summer intensifying to scarlet red in autumn. Lovely feature plant that will provide a soft cascading effect. Equally looks very graceful in a container. Happiest in sun or semi-shade with protection from strong wind. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

An outstanding deciduous tree that is worthy of a special planting position where the spectacular autumn colour can really be enjoyed. The large glossy green leaves turn fiery orange and red from early autumn. Pyramidal shape when young and eventually forms a large round headed tree. Wow!

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aka Canadian Maple

A beautiful tree from North America which has reddish branchlets and buds and attractive clusters of small red flowers in spring followed by 'winged' seeds. The large palmate leaves are green in summer turning rich crimson red in autumn. Grows well in cool areas with rich moist soil. Deciduous.

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aka Canadian Maple

Rubrum. This upright Canadian Maple eventually grows into a tall tree with a narrow columnar habit. In autumn the leaves turn yellow with splashes of red on the margins. Excellent specimen or avenue tree. Protect from strong prevailing winds. Deciduous.

Give it room to grow and will reward you well. Prefers the sun and deep acid soil but reasonably tolerant and very hardy.

A small-medium maple tree, with a beautiful rich reddish purple with colour. leaf, presented with a rounded spreading crown. Colour holds until the end of summer when the autumnal change sees leaves turn a deep red shade. Deciduous.

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aka Golden Full Moon Maple

This is a small, slow growing tree that is beautiful when the new foliage is emerging and just as special thereafter. The new leaves are a soft lime yellow and open to delicate fans of foliage. Deeper yellow tones towards autumn. This Maple prefers a sheltered spot with filtered light. Deciduous.

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aka Japanese Maple

A slender upright growing Maple with deep shiny purple foliage that turns to deep crimson red in autumn. Quite hardy and vigorous but as with all Maples will perform better with protection from harsh winds. Introduced from the Trompenburg Arboretum in Rotterdam. Deciduous.

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aka Horse Chestnut

If you want a game of Conkers then this is the tree for you. The 'Horse Chestnut' is a handsome large tree with bold foliage and huge white, tinged red flowers in spring. The flowers are followed by nuts encased in a distinctive prickly skin. The nuts known as 'conkers' are released in autumn.

This is a very large tree and the height given is a 10 year estimate, it will continue to grow and can live to 300 years! Give it room to grow and it will delight you and your family for generations.

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aka Bugleweed

If you want a carpet of blue then this is the plant for you! A great groundcover that is quick and easy to grow. Lush rosettes of bronze-green foliage and sturdy stems of bright blue flowers in early spring. Prefers a semi-shaded spot with protection from hot afternoon sun. Evergreen.

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aka Silk Tree

Silk Tree. This is a fabulous quick growing tree with a single stem and a good shade canopy making it ideal to relax under on a sleepy summer afternoon. Soft ferny foliage and fluffy fuzzy blooms in warm pink that appear in summer. Plant in a warm sunny position. Deciduous.

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Glowing warm coral orange blooms borne on strong stems. This vigorous growing plant was awarded the prestigious Gold Star of the South Pacific at the NZRS International Rose Trials, Palmerston North. A sport of the spectacular ‘My Mum’ that was discovered by its namesake

Winner of Gold Star of the South Pacific 2022 for the highest scoring rose at the NZRS. International Rose Trials, Palmerston North

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aka Almond

Nut. I guess the name says it all - a self fertile Almond that is highly recommended for home orchards. Produces heavy crops of soft-shell nuts with a sweet flavour. Suitable for Northern districts as requires less winter chill than other varieties. Plant in a sheltered position. Deciduous.

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aka Almond

Nut. This Almond is noted for its lovely flavour and has a medium sized nut with a soft shell. Good drainage and a sunny position is required. Semi-self fertile. Deciduous. Hardy.

Almonds blossom in late winter around about August and for this reason it is good to plant them in a sheltered position where the blossom won't get damaged by strong winds or heavy frost.

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aka Almond

Nut. For those of you who want to 'grow' a little nuts this Almond is an excellent choice. Regular and reliable bearer of strongly flavored nuts. Good disease resistance and self fertile, a good pollinator for most other varieties. Happiest in a sunny position away from harsh winds. Deciduous.

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aka Italian Alder

Extremely tolerant, fast growing tree that loves moisture. Attractive heart shaped leaves (hence the name Cordata) that are green and glossy. The male flower catkins appear before the leaves and the female flowers develop into small woody cones. Deciduous.

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aka Black Alder

A fabulous quick growing specimen or shelter tree that tolerates poor soil and wet and boggy conditions. Attractive catkin flowers in late winter followed by dark green coarse, rounded foliage. The dry timber makes excellent fire wood. Prefers a sunny spot. Deciduous.

This is a historic and useful tree that man has utilized for many purposes including the timber piles that hold up Venice and the manufacture of wooden Clogs.

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aka Dwarf Apple

Dwarf modern apple with beautiful bright red skin. The cream flesh has a nice texture and is firm, sweet and juicy; ripens in summer, stores well refrigerated. Grows in tidy pyramidal shape. Grafted on M793 rootstock improving tolerance to clay soils. Shows good disease resistance. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

'Ballarat' is a heritage Apple from Australia dating back to the early 1900's. It bears large apples that are ripe towards the end of April. The fruit are green with a red blush and the cream flesh is lovely and juicy. A great apple for cooking - it stores very well too. Deciduous.

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This Apple has a narrow columnar shape that takes up a minimum of space, and require little pruning. 'Bolero' has shiny green eating apples with a golden blush. Good cropper, fruit matures about March. Required minimal pruning. Deciduous.

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Born and bred in Motueka around 1952 'Braeburn' has become a firm favourite in the Kiwi orchard. Crisp, firm and juicy with yellowish green skin that is broadly striped with red. Sweet flavour balanced with a moderate tartness for just a little zing. Ripens in autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple - Triploid

Triploid. A quintessentially English Heritage Apple being the first choice cooking apple in the UK since the 1800's. The fruit is large, flattish and green, flushed red. Firm light yellow flesh that is full of flavour. Ripe towards the end of autumn.

Apple Information Page I can still recall with fond memories my first trip to the UK in 1981. It was also the first time I had tasted a deep dish, Bramley Apple Pie - absolutely delicious - I was an instant convert.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Get the best of both worlds with this double grafted apple that has two classic varieties. Braeburn - Ripens April-May, firm juicy tasty fruit and Royal Gala - Ripens Feb - March, red skin, delicious sweet juicy fruit that keeps well. Deciduous. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Pacific Rose.large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Matures April. NZ Queen - mainly deep red skinned apple with crisp, juicy, crunchy white flesh. Ripens March/April. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Lady in Red. This beautiful looking apple has bright red skin. Inside the cream flesh has a lovely combination of sweet and tart flavours. Ripens around April. Gala - Crisp, crunchy, white juicy flesh that is aromatic and just tastes so good. Ripe around February. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple on MM106. Red Delicious - Classic, heart shaped, red shiny fruit that is ready to eat around March. The flesh is perfumed, sweet and crispy. Gala - Crisp, crunchy, white juicy flesh that is aromatic and just tastes so good. Ripe in summer around February. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Golden Delicious - Golden yellow, thin skin, crisp, juicy, sweet and delicious flesh. Hard to beat for fresh eating. Ripe in autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

The perfect combination on 1 tree. Royal Gala - Red skin with crisp, juicy flesh with a fine texture. Highly productive and ready late summer. Granny Smith - green skin, crisp, firm tart flesh that is good for fresh eating or cooking. Ready towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

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aka Double Graft Apple

Double Graft Apple. Royal Gala - Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Ripe in summer. Pacific Rose.large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Matures April. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. A Japanese variety with large fruit with a smooth red-shaded skin. The creamy white flesh is firm, juicy and sweet with a satisfying crunch when eaten fresh. Stores exceptionally well - for months if refrigerated. Ripe from mid autumn onwards. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Support with a permanent stake to avoid root damage from wind rock. The flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Apple

There really is only one word for NZ's 'Gala' apple - superb. Crisp, crunchy, white juicy flesh that is aromatic and just tastes so good when picked straight off the tree on a warm summers day. Nice red blush to the yellow skin. Ripe in summer around February. Deciduous.

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aka Heritage Apple

Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Golden Delicious was first introduced from the USA in 1890 but remains one of the leading commercial varieties throughout the world today.

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aka Apple

This popular apple is very well named because it is indeed golden and very scrum-delicious. The flesh is crisp and juicy with a sweet honey flavour. Lovely eaten fresh but can be cooked. Highly productive and ripe towards the end of autumn. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page Golden Delicious was first introduced from the USA in 1890 but remains one of the leading commercial varieties throughout the world today.

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aka Heritage Apple

Everyone knows this classic bright green apple with its tangy flavour and crisp white flesh. Bake it, sauce it, slice it, caramelise it, but most of all, simply bite into it. Keeps well. A productive regular tip bearer maturing later in April. You've got to love your Granny. Suited to most climates.

Apple Information Page Developed quite by accident by 'Granny' Smith of New South Wales around 1868 and introduced commercially around 1900. 'Granny Smith' flowers and fruit are produced on the branch tips - be mindful of this when pruning.

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aka Apple (aka Pink Lady)

Discovered in a Hawke's Bay Orchard this beautiful looking apple has bright red skin. Inside the cream flesh has a lovely combination of sweet and tart flavours. Ripens around April. Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. support with a stake. PVR.

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You'll love the taste of this high quality, fresh eating apple that was bred in NZ. Quite large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Ripe around April. Deciduous.

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Grafted on M9 rootstock to keep dwarfed. You'll love the taste of this high quality, fresh eating apple that was bred in NZ. Quite large Apples with rosy red skin and crunchy sweet flesh to delight the taste buds. Ripe around April. Support with a permanent stake. Deciduous.

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Red Delicious is a classic, heart shaped, red shiny fruit that is ready to eat around March. The perfumed, sweet and crispy flesh invites you to take one big delicious bite after another. An excellent all purpose fruit whether it be for eating straight from the tree or coking. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page While delicious for fresh eating straight off the tree 'Red Delicious' is a great cooking apple for pies and puddings or try some in a fresh salad.

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This is probably New Zealand's most popular eating apple. Rosy red blushed skin. Creamy fine textured flesh, crisp, sweet and juicy. Regarded as one of the worlds finest apples and awarded a RHS Award of Garden Merit. Matures in mid summer. Deciduous.

Apple Information Page The Royal Gala apple was named to honour Queen Elizabeth the II.

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aka Apple

Probably the best feature of this well known apple is the fact that it keeps so well over winter. Beautiful, large carmine red apple with creamy, very crisp flesh. Sweet tasting and very low acid. Ripens in autumn and holds on the tree well. Deciduous.

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aka Apple

This apple has been bred to produce heavy crops of bite sized apples that kids (of all ages) will love. Sweet, crisp, juicy fruit with bright red skin, ripens in late autumn. Dwarf variety, support with a permanent stake. Deciduous.

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aka Triple Graft Apple

Triple Graft Apple. Braeburn - Good for cooking or eating. Crisp, firm, juicy creamy flesh. Stores well. Ready autumn. Golden Delicious - juicy, sweet with honey flavour. Very productive. Ready autumn. Royal Gala - Red skin, fine textured, crisp and juicy flesh. Ready summer. Deciduous.

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aka Triple Graft Apple

Triple Graft Apple. Braeburn - NZ Apple with red striped skin and creamy crisp flesh with a sweet-tart flavour. Ripe April-May. Royal Gala - Rosy red skin, crisp, sweet, juicy flesh with a fine texture. Ripe Feb-March. Granny Smith - Green skin, white crisp flesh. Great for cooking. Ripe April.

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aka Dwarf Apricot

Dwarf Apricot. It might be small but 'Aprigold' will still provide you with delicious, full size, tangy and flavoursome fruit in early summer. Tolerant of warmer temperatures, self-fertile. Plant in well drained soil in a sheltered spot. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Cluthalate is a self-fertile, late season variety that ripens 30 days after Sundrop and 14 days after Moorpark. Its orange fruit is of medium size, with melting flesh that is sweet and juicy. Best grown in areas with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Deciduous

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aka Double Graft Apricot

Apricot Double Graft. Sundrop - excellent cropper with sweet and juicy yellow fruit with firm flesh. Trevatt - large, sweet, juicy, golden fruit with lots of flavour. Bottles well. Plant in a well drained position in the sun. Prune in summer on a warm dry day after harvesting. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Bred in Taranaki this Apricot has consistent crops of medium sized golden fruit that ripen around February. The fruit are sweet and juicy and the tree is self fertile. Happiest in the sun with good drainage. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

Lower Chill requirements. Suitable for most climates throughout NZ. Apricot Information Page A good choice for the warmer parts of New Zealand

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aka Dwarf Apricot

A beautiful little dwarf Apricot that as well as being highly ornamental tempts us with delicious fruit. The golden yellow fruits are are a good size and taste delicious, very sweet and juicy. Copes well with warmer climates but as with all apricots does like some winter chill. Deciduous. Self-Fertile.

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Soft, juicy, 'fuzzless' fruit of superb quality with a luscious flavour. Suitable for fresh eating straight off the tree but can also be bottled or dried. Prefers a warm sunny position however is very cold tolerant. Prune only in summer on a warm dry day. Deciduous.

Apricot Information Page This Apricot grows particularly well in cooler areas and has a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit.

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aka Apricot

Excellent producer with sweet, juicy, yellow fruit with a firm flesh. Prune only during summer on a warm dry day. Apricots do best in a sunny position with good drainage. Ripens mid season. Suitable for most NZ regions. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Large, sweet, juicy, golden fruit with lots of flavour. Perfect for picking straight off the tree and straight into your mouth! We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Suitable for warmer areas of NZ. Deciduous.

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aka Apricot

Golden yellow skin and flesh. Large, firm, aromatic flesh that holds shape well when preserved. Juicy when ripe. Strong drooping habit. Tree has good vigour. Freestone. We recommend pruning in summer after harvesting, only prune on a warm dry day. Deciduous

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aka Wharawhara

A stunning native that hails from the Chatham Islands. Strong broad swords of arching foliage coloured rich streaky bronze. Use in groups for a bold dramatic statement. Tolerant of sun or part shade but hates "wet feet". Looks good in a container. Hardy and evergreen.

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aka Feather Bush

A small appealing shrub with needle like foliage and delicate yellow flowers in spring to early summer. New growth is tinged red providing a nice contrast of colour with flowers eventually converting to red cones. Makes an attractive patio plant. Evergreen.

This plant is dioecious: male and female flowers grow on different plants.

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This fertiliser has been created for plants that prefer an acidic soil including Daphne, Gardenia, Pieris, Magnolia, Erica & blue Hydrangeas. It contains all the nutrients such plants need to thrive including Sulphur to lower soil PH, Iron to promote foliage health and Potassium for beautiful blooms

Not suitable for newly planted plants. Please use slow release fert for these.

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aka Slender Banksia, Candlestick Banksia

Banksia attenuata is a large tree Banksia up to 10m high. The flowers are tall, cylindrical, and narrow, just like candlesticks and bright yellow. Flowers from mid sping to winter. Leaves long and serrated. Likes well drained soils in full sun. Evergreen

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This dwarf cultivar produces short golden orange candle-like flowers with reddish styles. Great in rockeries and smaller gardens, mass plant for dramatic effect or in small groups or containers on the patio, verandah or deck. Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers. Evergreen

Easy maintenance, simply cut away spent flowers.

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aka Scarlet Banksia

Deep scarlet to orange cones from flowers that appear in late winter to early summer and make a dramatic impact in gardens and as cut flowers. Prefers light, well drained soil with low nutrient level, particularly phosphates. This is an upright shrub with smooth bark and broad, tooth edged leave. Evergreen.

Can grow to 3 m, or prune to maintain as a shorter bushy shrub.

aka Firewood Banksia

An attractive small tree or large shrub with serrated leaves are grey to green and is slow growing producing two tone flowers of pink and golden yellow on terminal tips. Can be pruned hard after flowering. Suited to sunny situation in well drained site.

An upright shrub with a dense habit.Bearing long, velvety orange flower spikes during Autumn. The foliage is decorative in its own right with serrated, dark green leaves adding to the beauty of the shrub. Hardy, bird attracting, will tolerate light frost. Evergreen

aka Showy Banksia

Commonly known as the showy Banksia, is a species of large, fast growing shrub or small tree in the family Proteaceae. Know for its attractive leaves and terminal creamy-green flowers in Spring through to Autumn. Prune to shape and size after flowering. Good in coastal conditions.

Bird attracting for the nectar from the flowers. Drought tolerant once established.

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aka River Rose

A dwarf plant suitable for rockeriesand patio containers. Foliage turns a plum colour in winter to contrast with the white flowers which appear in spring. Adaptable to most free draining soils in either full or partial sun. Evergreen

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This 'dazzling' Himalayan birch has gorgeous pure white, peeling bark and large (for a birch) green leaves that turn a lovely shade of gold in Autumn. Beautiful planted as a glade or as an avenue down a driveway. Yellow catkins form in spring and remain on the tree in Autumn after leaf-fall

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalayan Birch - an attractive bright white bark, dark green leaves which turn yellow in autumn, and interesting catkins in spring. An elegant tree that is perfect for all gardens, large or small. Looks great group planting. Prefers a soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Deciduous.

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aka Paper or Canoe Birch

Famed for the tough papery bark which believe it or not was once used by Native American Indians to make canoes. White, cream and papery, the bark peels off in curling layers to expose new bronze bark underneath. Dainty green foliage completes the picture. Highly ornamental. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

aka Cut leaf Birch

Dalecarlica is a weeping Betula with leaves that are deeply cut and serrated, giving them a "lacy" appearance. Green leaves in summer turning golden yellow in the autumn. A gracious and beautiful specimen tree. Deciduous

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aka Japanese White Birch

Similar to Silver Birch, but has larger leaves and distinct white bark on the trunk. Lovely graceful specimen tree, slightly pendulous branches. Vibrant autumn colours. Deciduous. Very hardy.

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aka Birch, Gold Birch

Betula Polar Bear has a very pure white trunk with a bark that will peel down. Green leaves in summer changing to shades of yellow in the autumn before leaf drop. Native to Asia. Deciduous

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aka Himalayan Birch

Himalyan Birch. A selected form of this special tree that has a glistening white trunk of peeling bark. The dark green foliage has serrated edges and turns warm yellow in autumn. 'White Spire' tends to have a very upright columnar habit. Plant in soil that does not completely dry out in summer. Est.10yr.growth.

Make a real statement by planting in groups of 3 or more with some garden up-lighting to show off the white trunks at night.

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Pruning paint with easy to use brush applicator. Derived from natural plant resins. Seals and protects pruning sites. Seals and heals pruning cuts on all types of trees. Protects against ingress of diseases and harmful pests e.g. coral spot, silver leaf, etc. Protects from frost and can be used down to -10C. Suitable for organic gardening.

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aka Green Crop

Green Crop. Planting Lupin seeds in your garden is an economical and natural way to help control weeds and replace lost nutrients, especially nitrogen, in the soil. Plant in autumn, grow through winter and then mulch Lupin plants into the soil late winter/early spring.

Apply 30g per square metre of soil. Dig into the soil when Lupins reach approximately 50cm high and before they flower. Ideally this should be done about 4 to 6 weeks before planting your vegetable garden.

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aka Bottlebrush

A hardy, evergreen shrub with light pink, bottle brush flowers from Spring through to Autumn. Tolerates frost and drought and will grow in almost any type of soil. Prefers full sun or morning shade and afternoon sun. Prune for shape and size after flowering.

A striking large shrub with very large dark red bottlebrush flowers on arching branches throughout the year. Will tolerate most well drained soils in full sun. Trim lightly to maintain shape and size in Spring. Ideal for attracting birds into the garden to feed on their nectar. Evergreen.

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aka Bottlebrush

Bottlebrush. An unusual form of Bottlebrush in that it has beautiful white 'brushes' in spring-summer rather than the usual red tones. Dark green foliage offsets the flowers well. Sprawling habit. Prefers a sunny spot away from harsh frost but overall quite vigorous. Evergreen.

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aka Tussock Grass

NZ Native Grass. This is a graceful little grass or tussock with fine, light silver green needles of foliage that curl over at the top. Looks its best when planted in large groups or drifts. Easy to grow in sun or part shade in average soil. Evergreen.

If your clump of Carex becomes a little scruffy give it a new 'do' by cutting off the top growth - you can be quite severe - and it will rapidly re grow with renewed vigour.

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aka Tussock, NZ Sedge

This native 'grass' is really tough and hardy tolerating cold winds and almost any soil. The brick-orange foliage looks very graceful as it waves and dances in the wind. Ideal for planting in large drifts. If the clumps become a little untidy just chop back hard for renewed vigour. Evergreen.

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aka Chestnut

Nut. Chestnut Nut trees have always been popular with the keen orchardist but you do need quite a bit of space for them. Medium to large, high quality, sweet nuts ripen about March and fall free of their prickly 'burr'. Very heavy crops on mature trees. Self pollinating. Deciduous. Worth a try.

Grafted, fruit when 3-5 years old.

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Unique, strange, fun! This plant has a character all of its own, with fine 'hairy' strands of evergreen cascading foliage. Use as a groundcover or feature plant in rockeries, where it will spread to 1.5m across but only 30cm high. Excellent weed suppression, low maintenance. Evergreen

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aka Californian Lilac

This NZ cultivar of the popular 'Californian Lilac' is a fast growing spreading shrub useful for tumbling over walls or for using as a ground-cover. In spring masses of blue flower heads smother the bright green foliage. Likes a sunny well drained spot and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

Prune after flowering to keep tidy.

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aka Katsura tree

A special deciduous tree with aromatic foliage. The emerging spring leaves are shaded in tones of reddish-bronze before turning a deep green over summer. The leaves are heart shaped and neatly arranged in pairs on multi-stemmed branches. Fantastic autumn colours before leaf fall. Deciduous.

This tree will grow in sun or part shade and prefers a rich soil that does not completely dry out in summer.

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aka Redbud

An easy to grow and interesting small deciduous tree that even looks good bare. In early spring the branches are covered in a stunning display of tiny bright cerise flowers. Glossy, rich green summer foliage follows. Mellow autumn tones before leaf fall. Likes the sun. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Their ruby red color and tangy taste won cherries a place on the tables of Roman conquerors, Greek citizens and Chinese noblemen. The most famous sweet cherry variety is the Bing cherry. Medium-large size. Dark red skin with red flesh. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. High quality First cherry of the season maturing late Nov— early Dec. Large heart shaped fruit with juicy soft sweet dark red flesh. Use fresh, jams, jellies, preserves or dessert. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Cherry

One of the best known Sweet Cherries. Heavy and regular bearer of large dark red fruit. The tree is smaller than most other cherry varieties, perfect for those with more limited space. Self fertile. Suitable for warmer climates. Crops December/January. Deciduous.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Dawson has dark black coloured skin and dark, sweet, red flesh. large sized fruit. Ripens around December. Plant your Cherry in a sunny spot with good drainage. Sutiable for warmer climates. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry. A naturally dwarf, fruiting Cherry tree that produces bright red, sharp tasting fruit in summer. The fruit are ideal for culinary purposes especially Cherry Pie! Plant in a sunny well drained spot for best results. Can be container grown. Self fertile. Deciduous.

Cherry Information Page NB Your Griotella Cherry will take approximately 2 years to start cropping with maximum production beginning 5 years after planting.

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. This heritage variety of Cherry is one of the largest and juciest with firm dark red fruit that are sweet and delicious. Good resistance to skin splitting and a reliable producer. Fruits in warmer areas of New Zealand, ripening Mid-late season (January). Self fertile. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. This is a dark red kidney shaped cherry of medium size. It has excellent flavour, stores well and is considered a good cropper. Fruit should be ready to eat pre-Christmas with the right conditions. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry. A popular 'cooking' Cherry widely grown in the USA. Full of anti-oxidants and compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties the fruit is great for making Cherry Pie or Juice. Red skinned fruit with pale yellow flesh. Ready to pick towards the end of summer. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry, very dark skin, flesh and juice, very popular for Cherry Pie, Cherry Jam and Desserts Resistant to pests and diseases, Self Fertile.

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aka Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Researchers crossed the Bing and Van cherry varieties and much to their surprise, the combination of these two red cherries produced a golden yellow cherry with a red blush and incredibly sweet flavour. Large white fleshed mid season cherry. Excellent eating. Deciduous

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. A very popular commercial variety that can be grown in the home orchard. Large, dark, black-red, heart-shaped cherries that ripen in December and taste absolutely delicious. Prolific and regular crops. Plant in a sunny spot. Deciduous.

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aka Sweet Cherry

Sweet Cherry. Very large heart shaped fruit with dark red skin and light red juicy flesh. Popular commercial variety so you know it will produce well. Early ripening. Deciduous. Happiest in a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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aka Sour Cherry

Sour Cherry. Life really can be a bowl of cherries! Upright small rounded tree that is self fertile and has crops of lovely red cherries that ripen in summer. The cherries have red skin and yellow flesh and are mainly used for culinary purposes. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Deciduous.

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aka Winter Sweet

Well we can't award this winter flowering shrub the top prize for beauty but we can give it 10 out of 10 for perfume. From mid winter the bare branches are covered in soft yellow flowers with the most delicious fragrance. Picks well so put some in a vase for instant aromatherapy. Deciduous.

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aka Mexican Orange Blossom

Mexican Orange Blossom. This elegant shrub has fine narrow dark green aromatic foliage. In summer pink buds open out to a mass of white starry flowers. Very pretty as a back-ground shrub in the border. Will grow in sun or part shade and is quite undemanding and hardy. Evergreen.

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aka Rock Rose

Rock Rose. A spreading evergreen shrub with aromatic grey-green felted foliage and masses of crisp white flowers with yellow centres that appear in spring. Selected as something special at the Botanical Gardens in Auckland. Loves the sun and good drainage and tolerates light frost.

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Contains a unique blend of essential plant nutrients that citrus trees need as well as essential trace elements for healthy green leaves and large juicy fruit.

Not suitable for plants being newly planted.

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aka Anemone Clematis

A slow growing more gentle climber than its other Montana cousins; Jenny has double flowers of cream with a hint of blush pink that appear in spring-summer. Plant in sun or semi-shade in well drained deep cool soil for best results.

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Dark green fern like leaves and oh so pretty single white flowers that appear in abundance in the spring make this little Sweet Hart a must have. Its naturally scrambling habit make it perfect for draping over banks and walls and it looks great in a hanging basket. Evergreen.

As with all Clematis 'Sweet Hart' prefers to have a cool root run so it is important to keep the base of the plant well mulched. It will perform its best in a sheltered position.

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Daltons premium quality nutrient enriched compost. Stimulates microbial and earthworm activity to enhance the availability of nutrients to plants. The added gypsum provides extra calcium and improves drainage. Use to produce bigger and healthier crops.

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NZ Native. A stiffly erect growing tiny leafed Coprosma ideal for formal planting, hedging or containers. An amazing chocolate coffee colour contrasts well against other foliage. Grows well full sun. Can be kept trimmed. PVR

An interesting form of our native Coprosma with divaricating pale gold stems and fine foliage with bronzy gold tones. Excellent plant for difficult sites as it is very tough and hardy with the added bonus of being frost hardy. Would make a unique pot specimen. Prune regularly to maintain shape.. Evergreen.

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aka Sand Dune Coprosma

NZ Native. This form was discovered on cliffs near Hawera. It is a ground hugging native that forms a tight mat of small narrow olive green leaves. Excellent landscape plant for covering large areas of ground. Hardy, tolerant of cold and wind. Evergreen.

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Native. This low growing vigorous Coprosma creates a mat of rich rounded glossy sage green leaves with cream edges and gold coloured stems. It is easily grown in a sunny position and makes an excellent groundcover for banks. Grows in almost any sunny site. Frost, seashore and coastal tolerant. Evergreen.

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Native. An interesting little shrub with stems that twist and tangle themselves into what is known as a divaricating mound. The foliage is tiny and the whole plant has tones of bronze-red. Hardy and robust - ideal for coastal sites. Plant in the sun. Evergreen.

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aka Mirror Plant

NZ Native. Coprosma Prostrata has little shiny green leaves and makes an attractive groundcover. Great for those tough spots in the garden. Hardy and tolerant of dry conditions. Plant in full sun. Evergreen.

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aka Cabbage Tree

A striking clump forming Cordyline with fine magenta streaks through a burgundy coloured weeping foliage. Good vigour and wide architectural foliage. The perfect evergreen for any garden, statement planters for the deck or patio.

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aka Pagoda Dogwood

Pagoda Dogwood. This attractive tree has a tiered arrangement of branches decorated with variegated green leaves with white margins. In summer small sprays of creamy white flowers appear and are followed by black berries. Plant in a sunny spot in rich well drained soil. Deciduous.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

The Asian Dogwood is often described as a large shrub because of its multi-stemmed habit rather than having a single trunk. Dark green foliage in spring-summer with good autumn tones before fall. The flower bracts are large, star shaped and a deep pink. Very showy in late spring. Est.10yr.growth.

Cornus prefer a nice deep rich acid soil so choose your planting spot well.

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aka Kousa or Asian Dogwood

This large multi-stemmed shrub has the most beautiful variegated foliage in various shades of green and creamy white. The leaves are off-set by the purple shading of the twigs. Large showy white flower bracts in late spring. Special. Likes nice rich acid soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Dogwood

An American hybrid valued for the ruby red flower bracts that appear in spring. The new spring foliage is an attractive bronze-red before turning the usual green. Striking autumn colour adds to the overall value of this specimen tree. Plant in a sunny spot in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Dogwood

This Dogwood is valued for the decorative variegated foliage. The fresh green leaves are attractively margined in creamy white with just a hint of pink in spring. The flower bracts are showy and white. Excellent autumn colour. Plant in a sunny position in nice rich soil. Deciduous. Est.10yr.growth.

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aka Dogwood

Showy red flower bracts appear in spring followed by red strawberry fruits that birds love. The variegated green foliage is broadly outlined with lemon yellow, with hints of bronze and pink in spring. Striking autumn colour. Plant in a sunny position. Deciduous.

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aka Dogwood

A reasonably hardy, tree that produces reddish-pink flowers emerging from mid to late spring. The lush green summer foliage turns to various shades of orange, crimson and red in autumn. Grow in partial shade or full sun where soil is rich in organic material, moist but free-draining. Deciduous