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Large New Zealand Native Trees

Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

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Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature are the masses of olive-like, purple fruits through autumn and winter which are favoured by birds. Also of interest are the leaves, which, when young are covered in red-brown hairs which disappear as the tree ages. Taraire grows to about 20 m tall and 7 m wide and has a smooth, brown trunk. Taraire thrives in well-drained, fertile soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. While it can tolerate light to moderate frosts once established, young trees benefit from protection against harsh conditions. Its slow growth rate makes it ideal for long-term landscaping projects, including ecological restoration, park plantings, and as a specimen tree in larger gardens.

From $257.45

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 20.00 m
Spread: 7.00 m
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Native

Sophora tetraptera

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Sophora tetraptera, known as Large Kowhai, is a native New Zealand tree admired for its striking large yellow flowers and robust growth. Perfect for adding vibrant seasonal colour and natural screening in gardens, this tree thrives in NZ conditions.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 3.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy
Garden uses: Living areas, Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Agathis australis (Kauri Tree)

Agathis australis, commonly known as the Kauri tree, is a revered New Zealand native conifer renowned for its immense size and longevity. Reaching...

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Griselinia Ardmore Emerald (Kapuka)

Griselinia 'Ardmore Emerald', also known as Kapuka, is a robust New Zealand native tree prized for its glossy dark green foliage and rapid growth...

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Metrosideros robusta (Northern Rata)

Metrosideros robusta, commonly known as Northern Rātā, is a towering New Zealand native tree celebrated for its brilliant red summer flowers and...

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Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

Pittosporum crassifolium, known as karo, is a robust New Zealand native tree prized for its thick, leathery leaves and tolerance to coastal...

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Griselinia Whenuapai (Griselinia littoralis Whenuapai)

Griselinia Whenuapai, also known as Kapuka, is a compact and hardy New Zealand native shrub that delivers year-round structure and vibrant greenery...

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Pseudopanax ferox (Toothed Lancewood)

Pseudopanax ferox, commonly known as Fierce or Toothed Lancewood as well as Horoeka, is a NZ native tree that features interesting juvenile and...

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Plagianthus regia betulinus (Houi)

Plagianthus regia betulinus is a beautiful native New Zealand ribbonwood tree known for its distinctive peeling bark and elegant canopy. Perfect for...

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Podocarpus totara (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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Sophora microphylla

Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Kowhai, is a fast-growing native New Zealand tree celebrated for its vibrant yellow flowers and attractive...

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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)

Cordyline australis, also known as the Cabbage Tree or tī kōuka, is a hardy and iconic New Zealand native. It features long, sword-like green leaves...

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Plagianthus regius (Ribbonwood)

The Plagianthus regius, commonly known as the Ribbonwood tree, is a stunning native NZ tree prized for its unique peeling bark and graceful canopy...

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Alectryon excelsus tree in a urban park.

Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as Titoki or NZ Oak, is a NZ native, evergreen tree growing to about 8 m tall and 3 m wide. It carries glossy...

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Pseudopanax arboreus (Five Finger)

Pseudopanax arboreus, commonly known as Five Finger or Whauwhaupaku, is a versatile and fast-growing native New Zealand tree. With its glossy, dark...

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Libocedrus plumosa (Kawaka)

Libocedrus plumosa, commonly known as Kawaka or the New Zealand Cedar, is a NZ native conifer often grown as specimen tree. It grows with a pyramidal...

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Corynocarpus laevigatus (Karaka)

Corynocarpus laevigatus, commonly known as Karaka, is a handsome, NZ native tree that features large and glossy, green leaves. The lush foliage is...

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Podocarpus totara Aurea (Golden Totara Tree)

Podocarpus totara Aurea, commonly known as Golden Totara, features golden foliage, which is made up of short, needle-like leaves that are held...

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Metrosideros Maori Princess (Pohutukawa)

Metrosideros 'Maori Princess' is a New Zealand native cultivar of the Pōhutukawa tree, celebrated for its vibrant crimson summer flowers and glossy...

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Arthropodium cirratum (Rengarenga Lily)

Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It...

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa)

Metrosideros excelsa, commonly known as Pōhutukawa or the New Zealand Christmas tree, is a coastal native celebrated for its vibrant crimson flowers...

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Fuchsia excorticata (Tree Fuchsia)

Fuchsia excorticata, commonly known as Kotukutuku or Tree Fuchsia, is the largest of the fuchsia species growing to 8 m tall and 4 m wide. The tree...

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Carex testacea (Orange Sedge)

Carex testacea is a compact clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 45 cm tall. Known for its vibrant copper-coloured foliage and fine texture...

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Carex comans Green (New Zealand Hairy Sedge)

Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...

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Anemanthele lessoniana (Pheasant's Tail Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...

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Olearia lineata (Daisy Tree)

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...

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Laurus nobilis (Bay Tree)

Laurus nobilis, commonly known as Laurel or Bay Tree, is an evergreen tree that features leaves that are glossy green, aromatic, and somewhat...

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Cotinus coggygria Purpureus (Purple Smoke Tree)

Cotinus coggygria Purpureus is a striking smoke tree and smoke bush variety admired for its deep purple foliage and feathery, smoky pink flower...

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Quercus robur (Oak Tree)

Quercus robur, commonly known as the English Oak tree or Pedunculate Oak, is a large and stately, deciduous tree. This Oak tree typically grows to 25...

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Magnolia Vulcan (Magnolia Vulcan tree)

Magnolia soulangeana Vulcan is a stunning deciduous tree that bears masses of large and showy, semi-double, rose-red flowers through late winter and...

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Platanus acerifolia (Plane Tree)

Platanus acerifolia, commonly known as the London Plane Tree, is a large, deciduous tree grown for its foliage, stature, and showy fruits. The...

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Tilia platyphyllos (Tilia cordata Tree)

Tilia platyphyllos, commonly known as the Broad-Leaved European Lime, is grown for its impressively coloured foliage and tidy form. The glossy leaves...

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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

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