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Sophora godleyi

Sophora godleyi is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer as it grows to 6 m tall and 3 m wide. Sophora godleyi is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting.

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Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 15.00 m
Spread: 5.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Wind
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Architectural, Modern, Native

Sophora Goldies Mantle (Sophora Goldies Mantle )

Sophora Goldies Mantle is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer as it grows to 6 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Sophora Goldies Mantle is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting in a large garden.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 6.00 m
Spread: 2.50 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native
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Knightia excelsa (Rewarewa)

Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual, yet attractive, dark...

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Carpodetus serratus

Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marbleleaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host...

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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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A Sophora chathamica tree growing in a garden with green foliage.

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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Sophora longicarinata

Sophora longicarinata is a small and graceful variety of Kowhai. It features fine and dainty, green foliage that is held with a weeping habit. Masses...

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Pseudopanax laetus (Five Finger)

Pseudopanax laetus, commonly known as the Large-leaved Five Finger, is a striking New Zealand native shrub renowned for its lush, glossy green...

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Coprosma robusta (Karamu)

Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamū, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub or small tree reaching up to 6 meters in height. It features...

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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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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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Vitex lucens (Puriri)

Vitex lucens, commonly known as Puriri, is a NZ native tree featuring colourful flowers. The tubular flowers range in colour from fluorescent pink to...

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Pseudopanax lessonii (Five Finger)

Pseudopanax lessonii, commonly known as Houpara or Five Finger, is a versatile and attractive New Zealand native shrub. Its glossy, fan-shaped leaves...

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Cordyline australis trees growing as a cluster.

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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Beilschmiedia tarairi (Taraire)

Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature are the masses of olive-like, purple...

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Fuscospora solandri (Black Beech)

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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Doryanthes palmeri plant in a garden with a large red flower.

Doryanthes palmeri

Doryanthes palmeri, commonly known as The Giant Spear Lily, is an Australian native grown for its amazing flowers and attractive foliage. Long stems...

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Myrsine salicina (Toro)

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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Coprosma propinqua (Mikimiki)

Coprosma propinqua, commonly known as Mingimingi or Mikimiki, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub with interlaced branches and small green leaves...

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Buddleja fallowiana 'Alba' white flower and silver foliage.

Buddleja fallowiana Alba (Buddleia Butterfly Bush)

Buddleja fallowiana Alba, commonly known as the Butterfly Bush, is grown for its impressive flowers. This evergreen and fast-growing shrub produces...

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Grevillea lanigera 'Mt Tamboritha' pink flowers amidst dark green foliage.

Grevillea lanigera Mt Tamboritha (Grevillea lanigera Mount Tamboritha)

Grevillea lanigera Mount Tamboritha is a low growing, evergreen shrub featuring showy clusters of colourful flowers. The unusual flowers are pink...

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Boysenberry Mapua (Boysenberry Plant)

Boysenberry Mapua is a popular variety of Boysenberry owing to its fabulous fruit and lack of thorns. It produces white flowers in spring which...

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Ajuga Chocolate Chip (Chocolate Chip Bugleweed Plant)

Ajuga Chocolate Chip, commonly known as Bugleweed, Common Bugle, or Carpet Bugle, is grown for its dwarf habit and chocolate coloured foliage. It...

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Carex trifida (Mutton Bird Sedge)

Carex trifida, commonly known as the Mutton Bird Sedge, is an attractive, NZ native, ornamental grass. It features arching, green-gold foliage which...

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Carex virgata (Pukio Plant)

Carex virgata is a clump-forming ornamental grass growing up to 1 metre tall. Known for its fine, arching green foliage, it adds graceful movement...

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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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Carex Everest (Japanese Sedge Plant)

Carex Everest features grass like leaves that are variegated with dark green centres and silver-white edges. It typically grows to 35 cm tall and the...

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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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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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Carex Everlime (Lime Grass Plant)

Carex Everlime is an ornamental grass native to Japan that features slender, arching leaves that are variegated dark green and lime. Short, brown...

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Maranta Rabbit Tracks (Prayer Plant)

Maranta Rabbit Tracks features broad leaves that are a mix of dark green and black in a symmetrical pattern. It grows as a clump to about 20 cm tall...

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Hypocyrta tropicana (Gold-Fish Plant)

Commonly known as the Gold-Fish Plant, this is a popular indoor plant owing to its foliage, flowers, and great form. The dark green, glossy leaves...

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Sophora godleyi

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