Natives - Must_haves/Natives
PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ALL aka Limestone Kowhai Native. This form of Kowhai was discovered in the Nelson region and was originally thought to be a form of S.microphylla but is now recognized as a distinct species. The dark green oval leaflets are longer than usual and the spring flowers are a soft lemon. Evergreen. Sophora Longicarinata Current Stock Height: 70/90 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 aka Kowhai The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. Dainty small fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi - evergreen.
Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 80/90 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $24.99 Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? Container: 2.5l ? $34.99 Sophora Microphylla Current Stock Height: 100/110 cm ? Container: 5l ? $39.99 aka Kowhai The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. Dainty small fern like foliage. Easy to grow in a sunny position. Semi - evergreen.
Sophora Microphylla x Current Stock Height: 25/40 cm ? Container: 0.5l ? $9.99 aka Kowhai Native. A distinctive form of the popular Kowhai with tangled, twisted, branches with small olive green leaves. Forms a little mounding hummock. The yellow flowers appear in spring but can be hidden amongst the branches. An interesting rather than beautiful form but I rather like it. Evergreen.
Sophora Prostrata Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 1.5l ? $19.99 Stock of this item is very low. aka Kowhai A fast growing hybrid Kowhai with silver / grey foliage. Bright yellow flowers in late winter / early spring attract native birds. Semi-evergreen. Sophora Quick Silver New stock expected Spring, 2026. Waitlist now. Estimated price $34.99. Payment on order.
aka Chilean Kowhai Chilean Kowhai. A very close relation of our native Kowhai this gorgeous tree from Chile is a multi-award winner. The dark green glossy fern like foliage is decorated with fat waxy bells of golden yellow in spring. The flowers are full of nectar that birds love. Evergreen. PVR 2453.
Sophora Sun King Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 3.3l ? $39.99 aka Kowhai Native. The floral emblem of NZ and loved by Tuis and gardeners alike. The native name Kowhai means yellow and represents the pendulous racemes of nectar filled yellow flowers that appear in spring. This species flowers at a younger age than others. Evergreen. Sophora Tetraptera Expected Stock Height: 80/100 cm ? Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Three Kings Vine This is a very special New Zealand plant. Originating from the Three Kings Islands where there is only one plant still remaining in the wild. All plants sold today are descended from this one wild plant. Great cover plant, frost tender. Evergreen
Tecomanthe Speciosa Current Stock Height: 100/130 cm ? Container: 8l ? $74.99 aka Puriri One of our largest forest canopy trees with an open habit. Puriri occurs naturally throughout the North Island from the coast to lowland forest. It has dark glossy green leaves and pinkish red flowers are produced throughout most of the year, followed by bright red berries. Frost tender, Evergreen. Vitex Lucens Expected Stock Height: 200/220 cm ? THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Vitex Lucens This plant is in high demand and supply is limited this year. Add to your Waitlist for updates on next available stock. PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 ALL
HL Nurseries Limited t/a Wairere Nursery
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 6m x 4m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 8m x 3m
This variety has been seed sourced so is a microphylla cross of unknown origin
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 5m x 3m
Habit: Shrub
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 100cm x 100cm
Habit: Cone/Topiary Ball
Leaves: Semi-Evergreen, Grey Green
Mature Size (HxW): 4m x 3m
Plant your 'Sun King' in a sunny well drained spot and if possible protect from really harsh frost. This lovely tree will bring a graceful look to any planting scheme. Perhaps proof that NZ was once part of Gondwanaland.
PVR:
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3m
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 4.5m x 3m
The Tecomanthe vine will only flower if it is growing horizontally.
Habit: Climber
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10m 
Grows mainly in Northland. Large forest tree.
Suitable for warmer areas including Auckland/Northland
Habit: Tree Multi Branched
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 20m x 20m
Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.
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