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Our riparian planting range features New Zealand native plants suited to streams, rivers, ponds and waterways. Improve water quality, reduce erosion and create healthy habitats with plants selected for successful...

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Griselinia littoralis, Broadleaf

Mature size: 6m x 10m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Griselinia littoralis is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen tree found naturally from coastal areas to mountain forests throughout the country. It forms a dense, bushy tree with attractive glossy green foliage, making it one of New Zealand's most popular plants for hedging, shelter belts, screening, riparian planting and landscape projects. Fast growing and adaptable, Griselinia thrives in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, including coastal environments. Mature trees can reach up to 20 metres in height, although they are often kept smaller through trimming and hedge maintenance.  

$875.00

Podocarpus totara 'Matapouri Blue'

Mature size: 4m x 6m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Podocarpus totara 'Matapouri Blue' is a striking New Zealand native cultivar, valued for its attractive blue green foliage and naturally upright growth habit. Hardy and easy to grow, it is ideal for hedging, shelter belts, specimen planting, lifestyle blocks, and large scale landscaping projects.  

$75.00 $95.00

Pittosporum tenuifolium

Mature size: 10m x 3m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Pittosporum tenuifolium, commonly known as Black Matipo or Kōhūhū, is a fast growing New Zealand native evergreen tree with attractive glossy green foliage and distinctive dark stems. It is one of the country's most popular plants for hedging, shelter belts, screening, riparian planting, and large scale landscape projects. Highly adaptable and easy to grow, Black Matipo thrives in a wide range of conditions, including exposed, coastal, and inland sites. It responds well to regular trimming, making it an excellent choice for formal hedges, privacy screens, and revegetation projects.  

$75.00 $95.00

Phormium cookianum Purple

Mature size: 1m x 1.2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Phormium Cookianum Purple is a striking New Zealand flax with graceful arching foliage in rich purple tones. It is ideal for feature planting, borders, mass landscaping, and coastal gardens. Hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a wide range of soil conditions.  

$75.00

Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea, Purple Akeake

Mature size: 6m x .5m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Dodonaea viscosa Purpurea, commonly known as Purple Akeake, is a fast-growing New Zealand native shrub or small tree valued for its purple foliage, in winter changing darker purple still. It is excellent for hedging, shelter belts, screening, coastal planting, and adding year-round colour to native and contemporary gardens. It tolerates wind, dry conditions, and coastal exposure once established.  

$75.00

Cordyline australis 'Purpurea'

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' is a striking purple-leaved selection of New Zealand's iconic Cabbage Tree (Tī Kōuka). It forms a strong upright trunk topped with dramatic burgundy to deep purple sword-like foliage, making it an outstanding feature tree for modern landscapes, native gardens, and commercial plantings. Hardy and adaptable, 'Purpurea' thrives in coastal, inland, windy and exposed conditions. It is suitable for feature planting, shelter belts, riparian projects, and lifestyle blocks, while providing year-round colour and architectural appeal. Mature trees produce fragrant white flower clusters followed by berries that attract native birds.  

$180.00

Phormium tenax

Mature Size: 3m x 2m Soil: Dry / Wet / Moist Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade Phormium tenax, commonly known as Flax, or Harakeke. A striking large flax that forms robust clumps of broad, vibrant green leaves. Beyond its ornamental appeal, it serves as an exceptional low shelter and erosion control solution. With nectar in mid to late Summer it attracts and feeds a variety of pollinators and birds. Thrives in diverse environments from swampy areas to coastal regions. Very hardy.

$75.00

Hebe salicifolia 'Snowdrift'

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun   Veronica (was Hebe) Snowdrift is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub. It forms a large multi branched shrub. Can be used for hedging if kept well trimmed. It performs well in coastal, exposed, and inland environments once established and provides reliable year-round greenery and form in the landscape.   

$75.00

Sophora molloyii ‘Dragons Gold’

Mature size: 3m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Sophora molloyi 'Dragons Gold' is a compact, lower growing New Zealand native kōwhai, prized for its abundant deep golden yellow flowers that bloom during winter, earlier than many other kōwhai varieties. Its dense evergreen foliage and naturally tidy habit make it an excellent choice for borders, smaller gardens, native landscapes, and low hedging. The vibrant flowers attract tūī, bellbirds, native bees, and other pollinators, bringing colour and wildlife to your garden throughout the cooler months.  

$75.00

Sophora tetraptera

Mature size: 3m x 10m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Sophora tetraptera, commonly known as Large-leaved Kōwhai, is one of New Zealand's most iconic native flowering trees. It produces masses of vibrant yellow flowers from late winter through spring, providing an important nectar source for tūī, bellbirds, kererū, and native bees. Hardy and fast growing, this attractive evergreen to semi deciduous tree is ideal for gardens, lifestyle blocks, revegetation projects, riparian planting, and shelter belts. It thrives in a wide range of conditions and becomes a stunning feature tree when mature.  

$75.00

Sophora prostrata

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Sophora prostrata, commonly known as Dwarf Kōwhai, is a dense, tangled native shrub with distinctive wiry branches and sparse foliage. In late spring it produces small, hidden yellow flowers that provide an important nectar source for native birds and a valuable food source for bees. A slower growing Kowhai, exceptionally hardy thriving in exposed, cold, and dry conditions, making it an excellent choice for low maintenance gardens, native plantings, and landscape projects.  

$75.00 $95.00

Sophora microphylla

Mature size: 5m x 8m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Sophora microphylla, commonly known as Small Leaved Kōwhai, is one of New Zealand's best known native trees, producing masses of brilliant yellow flowers that attract tūī, bellbirds, and other nectar-feeding birds and insects. It is ideal for gardens, shelter planting, lifestyle blocks, and revegetation projects.  

$75.00

Pseudopanax crassifolius

Mature size: 1m x 5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Pseudopanax crassifolius, commonly known as Lancewood, is one of New Zealand's most distinctive native trees. Its striking juvenile form features long, narrow, downward-pointing leaves with serrated edges, gradually maturing into a rounded tree with broader foliage. This unique growth habit makes it a standout feature in native gardens and landscape projects. Hardy and adaptable, Lancewood thrives in a wide range of conditions, including exposed and frosty sites. It is well suited to native gardens, revegetation projects, riparian planting, shelter belts, and lifestyle blocks. Mature trees also provide food and habitat for native birds.  

$75.00 $95.00

Pseudopanax arboreus

Mature size: 2m x 5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Pseudopanax arboreus, commonly known as Five Finger, is a fast growing New Zealand native tree with lush, glossy green foliage and an attractive upright habit. It is widely used for native gardens, shelter planting, revegetation projects, and as a feature tree. Frost tender whilst young, becomes hardy and easy to grow, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts well to a range of soil conditions

$75.00

Podocarpus totara

Mature size: 4m x 15m plus  Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Podocarpus totara, Tōtara, is one of New Zealand's most iconic native evergreen trees. Renowned for its longevity, attractive rich green foliage, and upright growth, it is an excellent choice for shelter belts, revegetation projects, lifestyle blocks, and native landscape planting. Hardy and adaptable, Tōtara thrives in a wide range of conditions, from coastal sites to inland environments. It establishes well, requires minimal maintenance once established, and provides valuable habitat and food for native birds and wildlife.  

$180.00 $255.00

Podocarpus totara 'Aurea'

Mature size: 3m x 10m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun   Podocarpus totara 'Aurea', Golden Tōtara, is a selected cultivar of New Zealand's iconic native tōtara. It is prized for its striking golden green foliage, upright growth habit, and year round colour, making it an excellent feature tree for gardens, lifestyle blocks, shelter planting, and landscape projects. Hardy and easy to establish, 'Aurea' thrives in a wide range of conditions and responds well to trimming, making it suitable for both specimen planting and informal screening.  

$75.00

Podocarpus laetus

Mature size: 4m x 12m Soil: Well drained  Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Podocarpus laetus, Hall's Tōtara, is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen tree valued for its dense green foliage and naturally upright growth. It is well suited to revegetation projects, shelter belts, lifestyle blocks, and native landscape planting. This adaptable species thrives in a range of conditions and develops into an attractive long lived tree, providing year round structure and valuable habitat and berry fruit for native wildlife.  

$75.00 $95.00

Plagianthus regius

Mature size: 3m x 5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well drained  Sunlight: Full Sun Plagianthus regius, Ribbonwood is prized for its delicate, ribbon-like foliage and graceful form. Ideal for garden screens or specimen planting. Thrives in full sun and adapts well to moist or dry, well-drained soils once established. Hardy and low-maintenance.  

$75.00

Plagianthus divaricatus

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full Sun   Plagianthus divaricatus is a hardy New Zealand native shrub naturally found in coastal wetlands and estuaries. Its dense interlacing branches make it an excellent choice for coastal planting, restoration projects, shelter, and native gardens. It tolerates wind, salt spray, and damp conditions exceptionally well. Its root system makes it an ideal option for erosion control.  

$75.00

Pittosporum eugenioides

Mature size: 6m x 3m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Pittosporum eugenioides, commonly known as Lemonwood, is a fast growing New Zealand native evergreen tree known for its fresh lemon scented foliage and attractive light green leaves. It is widely used for hedging, shelter belts, screening, riparian planting, and native landscape projects. Hardy and adaptable, Lemonwood performs well in a variety of conditions, including coastal and inland sites. Its dense growth and quick establishment make it an excellent choice for creating privacy, shelter, and habitat for native birds.

$75.00

Pittosporum colensoi

Mature size: 8m x 4m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Pittosporum colensoi is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen small tree similar to P. tenuifolium, has flatter, attractive shiny foliage and conspicuous fragrant flowers on dark stems.  This species thrives in diverse site conditions, handling moist soils and coastal winds with ease. Its dense branching habit makes it an excellent choice for screening, shelter planting, and native habitat creation. A magnet for pollinators, it's ideal for revegetation projects, riparian planting, and landscape restoration in both coastal and inland environments.   

$75.00

Pittosporum 'Stephens Island'

Mature size: 4m x 3m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Pittosporum 'Stephens Island' is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub with a naturally dense, compact growth habit and attractive grey green foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedging, shelter belts, screening, native gardens, and coastal landscape projects. This resilient cultivar performs well in a wide range of conditions including exposed, windy, and coastal sites. Slow growing yet responds well to trimming, making it ideal for creating formal or informal hedges while also providing valuable habitat for native birds.  

$70.00

Phormium tenax Purple

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Phormium tenax Purple is a bold New Zealand flax with rich purple sword-like foliage that provides year-round colour and architectural interest. It is ideal for feature planting, borders, coastal gardens, and large landscape projects. Hardy and low maintenance, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a wide range of conditions  

$75.00

Phormium cookianum

Mature size: 1m x 1.5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Phormium cookianum (Mountain Flax) is a graceful New Zealand native flax with arching green foliage that adds texture and movement to the landscape. It is ideal for gardens, revegetation projects, coastal planting, and mass landscaping. Hardy and low maintenance, it grows well in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil conditions.  

$180.00

Olearia traversii

Mature size: 5m x 4m Soil: Dry Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Olearia traversii, commonly known as Chatham Island Akeake, is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen tree valued for its rapid growth, dense branching, and attractive glossy green foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedging, shelter belts, coastal planting, riparian restoration, and large scale landscaping projects. Highly tolerant of wind, salt spray, and exposed conditions, Chatham Island Akeake establishes quickly and provides year round shelter and habitat for native birds. Its dense growth habit also makes it an ideal option for privacy screening and windbreaks.  

$75.00