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Dicksonia squarrosa (Rough Tree Fern)

Dicksonia squarrosa is a standout plant valued for its commonly known as NZ Wheki or Rough Tree Fern, is a NZ native tree fern that features a slender trunk and lovely fronds. They are mid-green and form a small umbrella above the trunk as it reaches 6 m tall and 4 m wide. Dicksonia squarrosa is a great tree fern for adding to revegetation projects, native plantings, mixed plantings, or growing alongside a water feature such as a pond or stream. This plant suits NZ gardens well, adding distinctive beauty and character.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Ferns
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Tolerances: Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Olearia lineata (Daisy Tree)

Olearia lineata, commonly known as the Tree Daisy, is a bushy, evergreen NZ native tree renowned for its fine, grey, willowy foliage. It produces clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers from November to January. This hardy species is perfect for hedging, shelter, and riparian plantings, thriving in various soil conditions and climates across New Zealand.

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
Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu) tree juvenile foliage.

Dacrydium cupressinum (Rimu Tree)

Dacrydium cupressinum, commonly known as Rimu or Red Pine, is an iconic and slow-growing tree. The juvenile form features drooping branches densely...

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King is a variety of the commonly known, Mountain Ash, and is a small-sized, deciduous with impressive characteristics...

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Meryta sinclairii (Puka Plant)

Meryta sinclairii, commonly known as the Puka Tree or Puka Plant, is a NZ native shrub with a lush and tropical appearance. It bears large and...

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Alectryon excelsus tree in a urban park.

Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

Titoki is a native New Zealand evergreen tree prized for its glossy, dark green leaves and bright red fruit. It adds year-round interest and is ideal...

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A lush Coprosma repens shrub growing in a shaded position.

Coprosma repens (Mirror Plant)

Coprosma repens, also known as Taupata or Mirror Plant, is a robust New Zealand native shrub featuring lush, glossy green foliage. Growing up to 3...

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Disphyma australe (NZ Ice Plant)

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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Phebalium Illumination (Satin Wood Tree)

Phebalium Illumination is a fast growing, small tree that carries aromatic, narrow leaves which are variegated with green and yellow. Small...

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Robinia Bellas Gold (Robinia Tree)

Robinia Bellas Gold, commonly known as the Black Locust tree, is a deciduous tree grown for its colourful foliage and lovely form. The fern-like...

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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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Stromanthe triostar plant.

Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant)

Stromanthe Triostar is a popular indoor plant owing to its lush and colourful foliage. It features elegant, dark green, pink, and cream-coloured...

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Radermachera sinica (Chinese Doll Plant)

The Radermachera sinica plant, commonly known as the Chinese Doll Plant, is an evergreen shrub grown for its impressive foliage. This subtropical...

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Fagus sylvatica (Beech Tree)

Fagus sylvatica, commonly known as the Common Beech or European Beech, is a large, deciduous tree that grows with a broad, spreading crown. The...

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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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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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Schinus molle (California Pepper Tree)

Schinus molle, commonly known as the California Pepper Tree, is an evergreen tree grown for its attractive form and foliage. The leaves are bright...

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Acer capillipes (Acer capillipes Tree)

Acer capillipes is a variety of Snake Bark Maple grown for its rich foliage and interesting flowers. The leaves on this deciduous tree emerge pink...

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

Commonly known as the Empress Tree, this is a showy tree grown for its impressive flowering. Masses of showy, lilac-blue flowers are borne in...

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

Commonly known as the Monkeys Hand Tree, this is an evergreen tree grown for its flowers and stature. Amidst the lush, green foliage are borne showy...

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Native Plant Fertiliser (Native Fertiliser)

Selecting the correct native plant fertiliser is essential as they often tend to be slow growing and so require a tailored nutrient plan to meet...

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Sequoiadendron giganteum (Sequoia gigantea Tree)

Sequoiadendron giganteum, commonly known as the Giant Redwood, is a large, evergreen tree and aptly named for its red coloured wood. It features...

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Ginkgo Little Weeper (Maidenhair Tree)

Ginkgo Little Weeper, commonly known as the Maidenhair Tree, is grown for its colourful foliage and weeping growth habit. This deciduous tree has...

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Mentha Plant

The Mentha plant, commonly known as Mint or Spearmint, is an herbaceous perennial grown for its aromatic foliage. It produces upright stems that...

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Ficus benjamina (Weeping Fig Plant)

Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the weeping fig, is a timeless indoor plant admired for its arching branches and lush green leaves. It adds an...

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Ginkgo Ming Princess small tree.

Ginkgo Ming Princess (Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree)

Ginkgo Ming Princess is a miniature variety of Ginkgo biloba and is grown for its colourful foliage and variable growth habit. The rich green leaves...

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Davidia involucrata (Ghost Tree)

Commonly known as the Dove or Handkerchief Tree, this is a medium sized tree grown for its interesting flowers. Extraordinary flowers in spring...

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Senecio peregrinus (Dolphins Plants)

Senecio peregrinus, commonly known as String of Dolphins, is a succulent grown for its interesting, dolphin shaped foliage. It produces masses of the...

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Ginkgo Fastigiata (Maiden Hair Tree)

Ginkgo Fastigiata, commonly known as the Maiden Hair Tree, is grown for its columnar growth habit and colourful foliage. The rich green leaves turn...

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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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Cornus controversa variegata (Wedding Cake Tree)

Cornus controversa variegata, commonly referred to as the Wedding Cake Tree, features tiered branches that bear leaves that are variegated cream and...

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Albizia Red Silk (Mimosa Tree)

Albizia julibrissin Red Silk is a variety of the commonly known, Silk Tree, and is grown for its delicate foliage and showy flowers. The fern-like...

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Dicksonia squarrosa (Rough Tree Fern)

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