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Nz Native Trees That Like Wet Feet

Laurelia novae-zelandiae (Pukatea)

Laurelia novae-zelandiae, commonly known as Pukatea, is a NZ native tree that thrives in damp areas. This slow growing tree has a distinctive buttressed trunk which gives it lateral support. It bears attractive, glossy green leaves with a serrated edge, and grows slowly to eventually reach 25 m tall and 10 m wide. Laurelia novae-zelandiae is commonly planted around swampy areas or on the edge of a stream, grown as a specimen, or included in a revegetation exercise.

Suited to regions: Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type: Trees
Height: 25.00 m
Spread: 10.00 m
Tolerances: Shade, Wet
Garden uses: Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Native, Riparian

Dicksonia squarrosa

Dicksonia squarrosa, 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.

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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Kunzea robusta

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Podocarpus totara (Totara)

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Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ)

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Olearia lineata (Daisy Tree)

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Cordyline australis (Cabbage Tree)

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Hoheria sextylosa (Lacebark)

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Dacrycarpus dacrydioides (Kahikatea)

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa)

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Quercus robur (Oak Tree)

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Magnolia Vulcan (Magnolia Vulcan tree)

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Phebalium Illumination (Satin Wood Tree)

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Acer capillipes (Acer capillipes Tree)

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Platanus acerifolia (Plane Tree)

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Robinia Bellas Gold (Robinia Tree)

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Dracaena draco (Canary Islands Dragon Tree)

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Chiranthodendron pentadactylon (Monkeys Hand Tree)

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae (Pukatea)

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