The Native Plant Nursery Christchurch
Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ – Compact NZ Native Shrub
Pittosporum ‘Stephens Island’ is a compact, evergreen native shrub well-suited for low hedging, borders, and native planting schemes in New Zealand gardens. With its small, tidy form and dense, light green foliage, this plant is ideal for adding year-round structure to both residential and commercial landscapes. It typically grows to around 1.5–2 metres tall and wide, forming a naturally rounded, bushy shape with minimal pruning required.
Coprosma kirkii – Kirk’s Coprosma for Coastal and Native Gardens
Coprosma kirkii, also known as Kirk’s Coprosma, is a hardy New Zealand native groundcover featuring dense, spreading growth and small, olive-green leaves. Growing up to 80 cm tall and spreading to 2 meters wide, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for covering banks, coastal gardens, and areas requiring erosion control, adding year-round interest to native landscapes.
