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Melicope ternata

Melicope ternata, commonly known as Wharangi, this is a small, NZ native tree grown for its lovely foliage. This evergreen bears glossy, lime-green leaves which release a pleasant scent when crushed. Clusters of small and scented, cream-coloured flowers are borne in summer and result in black fruits as it grows to 5 m tall and 3 m wide. Melicope ternata is perfect for brightening up a garden and attracting birds. It is often used to provide shelter and screening, planted as a backdrop for smaller plants, included in revegetation projects, or simply included in a mixed planting.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal
Garden uses: Hedging, Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Modern, Native

Olearia lineata

Olearia lineata, commonly known as Tree Daisy, is a small and bushy, NZ native tree. It bears masses of fine, criss-crossing branches that host very small leaves. Small, white flowers are produced in clusters through summer and autumn as it grows to 5 m tall and 2 m wide. Olearia lineata is commonly included in a mixed or native planting, used in riparian plantings, or included in revegetation projects.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Summer, Autumn
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Hedycarya arborea

Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a small tree with attractive, dark green foliage and berries that are a magnet for birds...

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Sophora microphylla

Sophora microphylla features attractive fern-like foliage and a distinct juvenile stage. Young trees have tangled branches and may take up to 10...

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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...

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Pseudowintera colorata

Pseudowintera colorata, commonly known as Horopito, is a NZ native shrub grown for its colourful foliage. New growth has dominant red tones and ages...

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Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue

Pimelea prostrata Misty Blue is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white...

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Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter

Pimelea prostrata Blue Peter, commonly known as the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage...

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Fuchsia procumbens

Fuchsia procumbens is a very low growing, NZ native, herbaceous perennial that is often used as a groundcover. It features small and round...

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Leptinella pusilla

Leptinella pusilla, commonly known as the Purple Brass Buttons plant, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and somewhat...

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Leptospermum Coral Candy

Leptospermum Coral Candy is a NZ native shrub grown for its impressive flowering. It produces double flowers which are flushed red and pink during...

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Leptinella dioica

Leptinella dioica (aka Cotula dioica), commonly known as Bachelors Buttons, is an herbaceous perennial native to New Zealand. It is a creeping and...

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Plagianthus regius

Plagianthus regius, commonly known as Ribbonwood or Manatu, is a deciduous, NZ native tree which has both a juvenile and adult form. Juvenile plants...

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Coprosma Hawera

Coprosma Hawera, commonly known as Sand Coprosma, grows as a tightly tangled mound of small, orange stems bearing small, green leaves. It grows as a...

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Muehlenbeckia axillaris growing as a ground cover in a garden.

Muehlenbeckia axillaris

Muehlenbeckia axillaris, commonly known as Creeping Wire Vine or Pohuehue, forms a dense mat of wiry stems carrying tiny, glossy green leaves. Masses...

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Hebe Emerald Gem

Hebe Emerald Gem is a NZ native that is grown for its fine foliage and delicate flowers. It grows as a compact, rounded shrub carrying mid-green...

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Pseudopanax laetus

Pseudopanax laetus, commonly known as the Five Finger Tree, is a large, NZ native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Small, cream-coloured...

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Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta, commonly known as Kanuka or the White Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves which release...

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Isotoma fluviatilis

Isotoma fluviatilis, commonly known as the Blue Star Creeper, features small, dark green leaves that give the appearance of a lush, green carpet. The...

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Selliera radicans

Selliera radicans, commonly known as Remuremu, is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of bright green leaves. The glossy and...

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Dodonaea viscosa

Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as the Green Ake Ake, features lush, bright green leaves which are held densely off upright stems. The foliage is...

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Pimelea ferruginea Bonne Petite

Pimelea Ferruginea Bonne Petite, commonly known as the Pink Rice Flower, is a NZ native shrub grown for its amazing, pink flowers which literally...

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Myrsine salicina

Myrsine salicina, commonly known as Toro, is a NZ native tree that grows to about 8 m tall and 3 m wide. It has long and narrow, glossy green...

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Hebe stricta

Hebe stricta, commonly known as Koromiko or Veronica stricta, is a quick growing, NZ native shrub. Long spikes carrying small, white flowers with a...

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Selliera Moon Drops

Selliera Moondrops is a NZ native, herbaceous perennial that forms a tight mat of variegated, yellow-green leaves. The glossy and fleshy leaves are...

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Kunzea ericoides

Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as the Kanuka tree, is a fast growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves which release a pleasant...

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Fuscospora solandri

Commonly known as Black Beech, this is a large, evergreen tree native to NZ. The foliage comprises small, dark green leaves which are held densely in...

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Pratia puberula Alba

Pratia puberula Alba, commonly known as the White Star Creeper, is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy ground cover. The small leaves on this...

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Pratia angulata

Pratia angulata, commonly known as Panakenake, is a fast growing, NZ native ground cover plant. It carries small and rounded, green leaves which are...

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Pratia Country Park

Pratia Country Park Blue is a NZ native that is grown as a hardy ground cover plant. The small leaves on this plant give the appearance of a lush...

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Disphyma australe

Disphyma australe, commonly known as the NZ Native Ice Plant, is a fast-growing groundcover that is found naturally along coast lines. Plants carry...

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Lobelia puberula

Lobelia puberula is a NZ native that is often grown as a hardy groundcover. The small leaves on this plant give the appearance of a lush, green...

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Melicope ternata

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