Native Plants Hamilton
Podocarpus totara
Podocarpus totara, otherwise known as the Tōtara tree, is an iconic, NZ native tree featuring needle-like, green foliage. It grows with a broad and spreading habit to eventually reach 20 m tall and 10 m wide. Podocarpus totara are commonly included in a mixed planting in a large garden, used in native plantings, or grown as a specimen.
From $29.73
Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Forestry, Formal, Japanese, Native
Sophora prostrata
Sophora prostrata, commonly known as Dwarf Kowhai, this NZ native is a bushy shrub with eye-catching form. The intertwined, almost tangled branches are golden coloured and host very small leaves as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Sophora prostrata is commonly grown as an interesting hedge, added to a mixed planting, included in a native planting, or maintained in a container.
From $25.26
Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Hedging, Ponds
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native
