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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. Clusters of fragrant, white flowers are borne in spring and result in orange-red berries which are a favourite food of the NZ native Wood Pigeon. This evergreen grows with a rounded crown to about 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Hedycarya arborea is a must for larger, native plantings or anywhere larger birds are being encouraged.

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

Podocarpus Ardmore Green

Podocarpus totara Ardmore Green is a small, NZ native tree features bright green foliage made up of short, needle like leaves, held densely. It grows with a pyramidal shape to about 10 m tall and 3 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Podocarpus Ardmore Green is commonly included in a mixed planting in a large garden, grown as a specimen, or trimmed into a hedge. It is great for adding variety to a garden.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern, Native
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Magnolia Genie

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Dacrycarpus dacrydioides

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae

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Podocarpus laetus

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Plagianthus regia betulinus

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Hoheria sextylosa

Hoheria sextylosa, commonly known as Lacebark or the Lace Bark Tree, is a quick growing, NZ native tree. The bark has a lace like appearance, hence...

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Dicksonia squarrosa

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Carpodetus serratus

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Myrsine salicina

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Kunzea ericoides

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Pseudopanax arboreus

Pseudopanax arboreus, commonly known as Five Finger or Whauwhaupaku, is a NZ native tree that features glossy, dark green leaves that are divided...

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Sophora chathamica

Sophora chathamica, commonly known as the Coastal Kowhai, is a NZ native tree grown for its foliage and flowers. It has attractive fern-like leaves...

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Fuchsia excorticata

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Metrosideros Maori Princess

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Vitex lucens

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Beilschmiedia tarairi

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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...

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