astelia nz native
If you’re searching for astelia nz native plants to add distinctive texture and structure to your New Zealand garden, you’re on the right track. Astelia species are treasured as iconic NZ natives, renowned for their striking foliage, resilience, and versatility. Whether you’re designing a modern landscape or restoring a native environment, these architectural beauties thrive in both domestic gardens and natural settings. Explore what makes the astelia nz native plant family an exceptional choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Astelia chathamica (Chatham Island Astelia)
Astelia chathamica, commonly known as the Chatham Island Astelia or Kakaha, produces broad, erect, silver-green leaves. The leaves are held with a gentle arch as they grow to 1.5 m tall and the same width. Astelia chathamica is an ideal plant for coastal gardens, suitable for mass planting either on a bank or as a ground cover, or for adding texture and interest to a mixed planting. It will provide a striking display, whether grown individually or in clusters, and is both robust and easy to grow.
From $159.95
Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai)
Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai or Black Pine, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The juvenile form has orange branches held with a tangled appearance and silver-coloured foliage. The tree eventually develops dense, yellow-green foliage and distinctive hammer mark patterns on the trunk. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide in 10 years, but will eventually reach 25-30 m tall after several more decades. The different forms make Prumnopitys taxifolia both an unusual and attractive plant that is ideal for including in a mixed planting in a large garden or for using in a native revegetation project.
From $309.51
