Riparian Planting [52]

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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Olearia x haastii

Mature size: 1.5m x 1m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun   Olearia x haastii,  an evergreen shrub with dark green, shiny, leathery leaves that bring year-round interest to any garden. In summer, delicate white daisy-like flower heads emerge, creating a charming display. This is a rare natural hybrid found only in the South Island, making it a unique addition to your landscape. Among olearias, it's the hardiest variety available, offering excellent resilience in challenging conditions. It also provides moderate deer resistance, protecting your garden from browsing damage.  

$75.00

Olearia dartonii

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Olearia dartonii is a hardy New Zealand native shrub with attractive grey-green foliage and a naturally dense, bushy habit. Well suited to exposed sites, it performs exceptionally well in coastal gardens, shelter belts, riparian planting, and ecological restoration projects. During summer, clusters of small white daisy-like flowers provide seasonal interest while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Olearia dartonii thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates wind, frost, and a range of soil conditions once established.  

$75.00

Olearia cheesemanii

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Olearia cheesemanii, commonly known as Cheeseman's Tree Daisy, is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub or small tree with attractive leathery green foliage and a naturally compact growth habit. It is ideal for hedging, shelter belts, revegetation projects, riparian planting, and coastal landscapes. This resilient species grows fast and performs well in exposed, windy, and coastal environments while also thriving inland. In spring and summer it produces clusters of small white daisy-like flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it a valuable addition to native planting schemes.  

$75.00

Olearia avicenniifolia

Mature size: 4m x 2m Soil: Dry/Well drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Olearia avicenniifolia is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub or small tree valued for its narrow grey-green foliage and excellent tolerance of exposed conditions. Naturally found in alpine and subalpine environments, it is an ideal choice for shelter planting, native restoration, riparian projects, and low maintenance landscapes. In summer, clusters of small white daisy-like flowers provide seasonal interest while attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators. Olearia avicenniifolia performs well in full sun to partial shade and is highly tolerant of frost, wind, and a wide range of soil types once established.  

$75.00

Muehlenbeckia astonii

Mature size: 2m x 1m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Muehlenbeckia astonii is a distinctive New Zealand native shrub with a dense zigzag branching habit and small leaves, making it an excellent choice for native gardens, hedging, restoration projects, and conservation plantings. This hardy species is well adapted to dry conditions and provides year-round interest.  

$750.00

Leptospermum scoparium

Mature size: 4m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Leptospermum scoparium, commonly known as Mānuka or Tea Tree, is one of New Zealand's most iconic native shrubs. This hardy evergreen produces small aromatic foliage and masses of white flowers, sometimes tinged with pink, from spring through summer. Its nectar-rich blooms are highly valued by bees and are the source of New Zealand's renowned mānuka honey. Fast growing and adaptable, Mānuka is ideal for shelter belts, riparian planting, native revegetation, lifestyle blocks, and coastal landscapes. It thrives in exposed, low fertility, and challenging sites while providing valuable habitat and food for native wildlife.  

$75.00

Kunzea robusta

Mature size: 8m x 3m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well drained  Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Kunzea robusta, known widely as Kānuka, or tea tree, is a hardy, fast growing New Zealand native tree valued for its fine evergreen foliage, masses of fragrant white flowers, and excellent performance in revegetation and shelter planting. It is well suited to native restoration projects, lifestyle blocks, shelter belts, and home gardens. Attrtactive to bees and butterflies. Kānuka thrives in full sun and adapts to a wide range of soil conditions.  

$75.00

Carex maorica

Mature size: 1m x 1m Soil: Wet to Moist, Dry periods Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex maorica is a striking native New Zealand sedge with fine, arching foliage that brings movement and texture to garden beds and borders. This hardy, low-maintenance plant thrives in moist, well-drained soil and partial shade, making it ideal for wetlands and damp gardens, shaded corners, and waterside plantings. Its delicate, fountain-like growth habit  works beautifully as a specimen plant or in mass plantings. Carex maorica is drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal pruning.  

$75.00

Griselinia littoralis 'Canterbury Red'

Mature size: 3m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Griselinia littoralis 'Canterbury Red' is a selected form of the popular New Zealand native Broadleaf, valued for its attractive red tinged new growth and dense evergreen foliage. It is an excellent choice for hedging, shelter belts, privacy screening, and landscape planting, adding year round colour and structure to gardens and commercial landscapes. Fast growing and hardy, 'Canterbury Red' performs well in a wide range of conditions, including coastal and inland sites. It responds well to trimming, making it ideal for formal hedges or natural shelter plantings.  

$75.00

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.  

$75.00

Dodonaea viscosa, Green Akeake

Mature size: 7m x 2.5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Dodonaea viscosa, commonly known as Green Akeake, is a hardy evergreen New Zealand native shrub valued for its glossy green foliage, rapid growth, and excellent tolerance of wind, drought, and coastal conditions. It is widely planted for hedging, shelter belts, screening, and native restoration projects. Fast growing and easy to maintain, Green Akeake forms a dense bushy habit that responds well to trimming. It thrives in a wide range of soil types and is well suited to lifestyle blocks, coastal gardens, and commercial landscape planting.  

$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.  

$180.00

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Kahikatea

Mature size: 50m x 5m Soil: Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, commonly known as Kahikatea, or White Pine is New Zealand's tallest native tree and a magnificent evergreen conifer renowned for its graceful form and ecological importance. Naturally found in lowland forests and wetland margins, Kahikatea develops a straight trunk with soft, feathery green foliage that matures into an impressive forest giant. An excellent choice for riparian restoration, wetland planting, shelterbelts, and large landscape projects, Kahikatea thrives in moist to wet soils where many other native trees struggle. It is also valued for providing habitat and seasonal fruit for native birds, making it an outstanding addition to ecological restoration projects.   

$75.00

Corokia cotoneaster

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Corokia cotoneaster, commonly known as Wire Netting Bush or Korokio, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub valued for its distinctive zigzag branching, small grey-green leaves, and masses of bright red or orange berries in autumn. It produces delicate yellow star-shaped flowers in spring that attract pollinators, while its dense growth provides valuable shelter and habitat for native birds. Exceptionally tolerant of wind, coastal exposure, frost, and dry conditions once established, Corokia cotoneaster is an excellent choice for hedging, shelter belts, revegetation projects, and low-maintenance native gardens.  

$75.00

Corokia 'Bronze King'

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Corokia 'Bronze King' is a hardy New Zealand evergreen shrub prized for its distinctive bronze-purple foliage and naturally dense, upright growth. Its fine branching habit creates year-round texture, making it an excellent choice for hedging, screening, shelter planting, and contemporary landscape designs. Small star-shaped yellow flowers appear in spring, followed by attractive berries that provide food for native birds. Exceptionally tolerant of wind, coastal exposure, frost, and dry conditions once established, Corokia 'Bronze King' is a reliable, low-maintenance shrub suited to a wide range of New Zealand gardens and restoration projects.  

$75.00

Cordyline australis, Cabbage Tree

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Cordyline australis, commonly known as the Cabbage Tree or Tī Kōuka, is one of New Zealand's most recognisable native trees. It forms a strong upright trunk topped with clusters of long, sword-like green leaves, creating a striking architectural feature in gardens and landscapes. Extremely hardy and adaptable, Cabbage Tree thrives in coastal, inland, wet and exposed conditions. It is widely used for riparian planting, wetland restoration, shelter belts, lifestyle blocks and native gardens. Mature trees produce large fragrant flower clusters followed by berries that attract native birds.  

$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

Coprosma rugosa

Mature size: 3m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade    Coprosma rugosa, commonly known as Needle-leaved Coprosma, is a hardy native New Zealand shrub prized for its fine, needle-like foliage and compact growth habit. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is exceptionally drought-tolerant once established.  Small, inconspicuous flowers appear in spring, followed by attractive berries that provide food for native birds. Coprosma rugosa is highly adaptable to various soil types and coastal conditions, including salt spray, making it perfect for seaside gardens.   

$75.00

Coprosma robusta

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamū, is a fast-growing New Zealand native shrub or small tree valued for revegetation, riparian planting and shelter belts. It produces lush green foliage and abundant orange-red berries on female plants, which are an important food source for native birds. Adaptable to a wide range of conditions, Karamū establishes quickly and is an excellent choice for restoration projects and native gardens.  

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Coprosma repens

Mature size: 5m x 3m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial to full shade   Coprosma repens, commonly known as Mirror Bush, is a fast growing New Zealand native evergreen shrub admired for its glossy green foliage and exceptional tolerance of coastal conditions. It is widely used for hedging, shelter belts, screening, and native landscape projects due to its dense growth and hardiness. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, Mirror Bush tolerates salt spray, wind, drought, and a wide range of soil types once established. Its small berries provide a valuable food source for native birds, making it an excellent addition to ecological restoration and wildlife-friendly gardens.  

$75.00

Coprosma propinqua

Mature size: 5m x 2.5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Wet  Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade    Coprosma propinqua, commonly known as Mingimingi, is a hardy New Zealand native shrub with fine, interlacing branches and small green leaves that create a dense, twiggy form. It is widely used for shelter belts, revegetation projects, riparian planting and native gardens, thriving in exposed sites and a wide range of soil conditions. Small blue to black berries on female plants provide food for native birds.  

$75.00

Carex virgata

Mature size: 1m x 50cm Soil: Wet / Moist  Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex virgata is a hardy New Zealand native sedge commonly used for riparian planting, wetland restoration and erosion control. It forms dense upright clumps of fine green foliage that thrive in damp to wet soils, making it an excellent choice for stream banks, ponds, swales and large-scale environmental planting projects. Suitable for conditions which may vary periodically from very wet to very dry. More dry tolerant and shorter than Carex secta  

$185.00

Carex trifida

Mature size: 1m x 1m  Soil: Wet / Moist  Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade   Carex trifida is a striking New Zealand native sedge ideal for wetland restoration, riparian planting and low-lying areas. Its fast growth forms large upright clumps of broad blue-green foliage and thrives in consistently moist to wet soils. An excellent choice for erosion control, biodiversity projects and naturalistic landscapes.  

$75.00

Carex secta

Mature size: 1.5m x 1.5m Soil: Wet / Moist Sunlight: Full sun / Partial shade Carex secta is a robust New Zealand native sedge most popular and commonly used for riparian planting, wetland restoration, stormwater treatment areas, and natural landscaping. Its upright, fountain-like foliage provides excellent habitat for wildlife while helping stabilise stream banks and damp soils. It’s extensive root system makes it an excellent choice for erosion control and water filtration in wetlands Suitable for large-scale planting projects, lifestyle blocks, farms, and home gardens.

$75.00

Austroderia richardii, Toe Toe

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Wet Sunlight: Full sun/Partial shade   Austroderia richardii, commonly known as Toe Toe, is an iconic New Zealand native grass admired for its graceful arching foliage and spectacular creamy-white flower plumes that appear from late summer through autumn. Often mistaken for pampas grass, true New Zealand Toe Toe is softer in appearance, non-invasive, and plays an important role in native landscapes and restoration projects. Toe Toe is an excellent choice for riparian planting, erosion control, shelter belts, and large-scale revegetation projects. Its extensive root system helps stabilise banks and slopes, while the dense foliage provides valuable habitat for native wildlife.   

$75.00