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aka Tanekaha or Celery Pine

A very handsome native tree with a straight tapering trunk & light grey smooth bark. The green foliage is often described as celery-like hence the common name of Celery Pine. The Maori name Tanekaha means virile & strong. No matter what it's called this is a desirable specimen tree. Evergreen.

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aka New Zealand Daphne

Native. New Zealand Daphne. A delightful little plant that loves to scramble over rocks or drape over walls and banks. The dainty foliage is a soft blue/green colour and the small white flowers appear in summer. The flowers are followed by small clear white berries. Likes the sun, good drainage and protection from harsh frost. Evergreen.

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aka New Zealand Daphne

Delightful mat forming native daphne with tiny blue grey leaves. Perfect to scramble over rocks and walls or use as a ground cover. Fragrant, tiny white flowers smother the plant in spring. Trim as required. Plant in a sunny well drained position. Evergreen.

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aka New Zealand Daphne

Native. A terrific little ground cover with clusters of dainty, fragrant, white flowers that appear from winter through to spring and occasionally at other times of the year. Neat and tidy small grey leaves that form a spreading mat. Quite tough and hardy, responds to trimming. Evergreen. PVR.

Pimelea look lovely cascading over a wall or bank. They can be trimmed lightly after flowering to encourage new growth. This plant would even look good in a hanging basket.

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aka Karo

Native. A small tree with dense, dark gray-green, leathery leaves that are furry and silver underneath. Clusters of small red-purple flowers appear in spring. Withstand high winds and salt spray. Tough and hardy. Excellent clipping qualities so suitable for hedging. Evergreen

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aka Compact Lemonwood

A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a specimen tree, it also makes an attractive feature plant. The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything. Evergreen.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. With its glossy, emerald-green foliage on black stems it is a fast-growing, hardy tree for hedging, screening, shelter or as a specimen. Responds well to trimming. Purple spring flowers scent the air with their sweet fragrance.

Pittosporums bloom in spring with inconspicuous dark purple-brown flowers that will only come to your attention when you notice their strong fragrance on the evening air.

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aka Lemonwood

A very popular tree which is fast growing and frequently used for hedging, shelter and as a singular specimen tree The leaves, have a lemon scent when crushed. Cream yellow flowers. Hardy to just about everything including attacks by oppossums. Evergreen.

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Native. You will want this naturally compact rounded Pittosporum because it looks great with it's limey green leaves. A great boarder plant that will look just as at home on your patio in a container or in the garden. Plant in full sun. Tough and hardy. Evergreen.

Pittorsporums love well drained fertile soil but are remarkably tolerant plants and will adapt to less than ideal conditions. They are hardy and generally healthy.

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aka Kohuhu

Native. A dwarf compact form of Pittosporum which has glossy foliage in tones of green and gold. Forms a natural rounded shape without the need for lots of trimming though it is quite happy to have a haircut. Suitable for container planting. Sun or part shade, hardy and evergreen.