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A natural hybrid Excelsa x Robusta type discovered on Great Barrier Island. Has deep scarlet flowers late spring on dark green foliage. Tidy small tree compact and upright. Can be trimmed to a larger hedge / shelter. Will tolerate very tough conditions including salt-laden wind poor soil dry full sun. |
| Height x Width | 5 x 3 |
| Medium 5-10m | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Plant Type | Tree |
| Shape | Round |
| Country of Origin | New Zealand |
| Similar to Consider | Other Metrosideros |
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| Leaf Colour | Green |
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| Flower Colour | Deep scarlet Red |
| Fragrant? | No |
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| Specimen | Yes |
| Good Shade Tree? | Yes |
| Screening / Shelter | Yes |
| Bird Feeding | Yes |
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Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Forms an attractive, fresh-looking, small upright tree. Leaves are long, smooth, thick and leathery. In spring clusters of small cream to pale pink flowers followed by Red to Purple fruits, which attract birds. Trims well. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Narrow Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Planchonella costata, Dodonea Viscosa and Purp, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Pink Fragrant? No - Uses
Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A compact Olive with smaller leaves giving a dense appearance. A consistent small fruiting variety with heavy crops. Has a good oil content and also used for pickling. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. This variety especially good for hedging as it trims well into a dense hedge. Height x Width 4 x 2 Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Conical Country of Origin Greece Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Pittosporums, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Accent Yes Screening Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing Yes but small Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Olea europaea means 'European olive' in Latin and is what we commonly call “The Olive”. Normally grow as a small tree or shrub, and are found traditionally in the Mediterranean Basin. The species is cultivated in all the countries of the Mediterranean, as well as in Australia, New Zealand, North and South America and South Africa. The olive's fruit is grown primarily for oil, eating, or both. The trees is also suitable tree for standardising. Being from the Mediterranean olive trees require full sun and will tolerate wind coastal and can also survive extended dry periods. Grows apx 6 x 3m. Make enquiries as to which varieties we have available now or see our online catalogue. Height x Width 6 x 3 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Fast Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin Mediterranean Similar to Consider Other Olives - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green Olive - Flower
Flower Colour Cream very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Good Shade Tree? Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Hardy coastal large shrub or small tree. Leathery dark green leaves felted underneath. Flowers dark crimson to purple. Prefers full sun in free draining soil but will also tolerate dry soil once established. Easily trims to make a very good hedge or can be allowed to grow to a hardy screen. Windy conditions and coastal exposure OK. Height x Width 6 x 4 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Syzygium resilience, Michelia Figo, Camellias, Corokia, Griselinia, Ficus, Ilex largo, Olea El Greco, Eugenia Ventinatii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Purple Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Fruit Producing No Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A small growing coastal tree with glossy dark green leaves. Small delicate light green flowers followed by 25mm green fruit changing to purple-black when ripe which wood pigeon love. Can be trimmed to keep shape and bushiness. Height x Width 6 x 3 Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Myrsine salicina, Dodonea Viscosa and Purp, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile, - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Light green - small Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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An attractive elegant tree with deep green, thick glossy, long needle-like Totara leaves on slender willowy branches. Has a very soft appearance. Excellent street or specimen tree. Can also be trimmed as a hedge or shelter or pleached. Height x Width 7 x 5 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin East Africa Similar to Consider Podocarpus Totara, Podocarpus Totara Black Bridge, Manii, Macrophylla - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Screening / Shelter Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Unusual and distinct cultivar. Compact neat and bushy habit. Glossy fresh green leaves with lighter ribs. Can be used as a low broad hedge or as a specimen shrub, screen, or tub plant. A good wind shelter for more delicate plants in mixed shrub beds. Height x Width 3 x 2 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Pseudopanax Lessonii, P. Laetus, Griselinia Broadway Mint, Griselinia Lucida, Planchonella costata, Ilex Largo - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Screening Yes Hedging Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Similar in form to P. crassifolium. Pale grey brown leaves have distinctive saw-like hooked teeth in juvenile stage. Does not like wet but will tolerate quite dry open windy areas. Evergreen. Endemic to NZ Height x Width 5 x 1 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Tree Shape Upright Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Pseudopanax crassifolium, Pseudopanax sabre - Leaf
Leaf Colour Brown - Flower
Flower Colour Insignificant - Uses
Accent Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A fast growing much-branched, rich deep green foliaged shrub, with three or five thick, leathery leaflets to each stem. Windy sites Ok. Good for coastal planting. Trims well for a hedgerow or wind break. Does not like wet feet. NZ Native. ALSO: Pseudopanax Lessonii Purpurea with Black Purple leaves Height x Width 4 x 2.5 Height Range Small 1-5m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Shrub Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider P. Cyril Watson, P. Laetus, Griselinia Broadway Mint, Griselinia Lucida, Planchonella costata, Ilex Largo - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Insignificant - Uses
Screening / Shelter Yes Hedging Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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From Kermadec Is. group this Nikau has broader fronds with each leaflet slightly spaced apart. It is also more tolerant to exposed conditions than the NZ Nikau. After some years a trunk forms which is scarred with rings from old fallen leaves. Prefers a shady position when young but will tolerate full sun, wind and coastal conditions. Prefers a cool root run. An excellent garden specimen or potted plant. Slow growing. Height x Width 10 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Palm Shape Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Sapida, Pittii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White, very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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Nikau from the Southern Chatham Islands. They differ from the mainland species with longer fronds, wider leaflets, a silvery hue to them stems and larger fruit. Will tolerate full sun, high wind, cold and coastal conditions. Generally, a much tidier variety. Height x Width 10 Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Slow Plant Type Palm Shape Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Sapida, Cheesemanii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White, very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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New Zealand’s only native palm is elegant and graceful with straight slender smooth stems crowned with fan-like rich green leaves up to 3m long. After some years a trunk forms which is scarred with rings from old fallen leaves. Prefers a cool root run. Prefers a shady position when young. At maturity will tolerate full sun, wind and coastal conditions. An excellent garden specimen or potted plant. Slow growing. Over many years can reach 10m. Plant Type Palm Shape Palm Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Pittii, Cheesemanii - Leaf
Leaf Colour Dark Green - Flower
Flower Colour White, very small Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Accent Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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The coastal kowhai is distinguished from all other Kowhai species by the absence of a divaricating juvenile stage. Leaves are slightly larger than microphylla. Primarily a species of the coastal forest, often on cliff faces or banks overlooking estuarine rivers or inlets. This species was once included as Sophora microphylla. Yellow flowers from late winter to spring. Height x Width 6 x 4m Height Range Medium 5-10m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Spreading Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider S. Microphylla, S.Tetraptera - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Yellow Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control. -
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A large spreading native that was valued for strong durable timber. Dark green leaves are made up of a number of leaflets joined together. Bears cup-shaped dull red 25mm flowers followed by bright orange-red fruits which attract birds. Grows well near the coast and will tolerate wind. Prefers free-draining soil. Ideal for specimen planting. Will grow to 10m+ but can be pruned to size Height x Width 15 x 8 Height Range Tall 10+m Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type Tree Shape Round Country of Origin New Zealand Similar to Consider Alectryon grandis, Alectryon excelsa, Vitex Lucens, Dysoxylum Spectabile, Planchonella costata, Myrsine salicina - Leaf
Leaf Colour Green - Flower
Flower Colour Red Fragrant? No - Uses
Specimen Yes Good Shade Tree? Yes Bird Feeding Yes Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.
