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Browse our selection of New Zealand native shrubs, perfect for gardens, landscaping, revegetation and habitat restoration. Orari Nursery grows healthy, resilient shrubs that provide year round colour, shelter and valuable...

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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 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

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

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

Olearia lineata

Mature size: 5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well Drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade Olearia lineata is a hardy New Zealand native evergreen shrub or small tree known for its fine grey green foliage and graceful, arching branches. It is well suited to hedging, shelter belts, riparian planting, revegetation projects, and native gardens. Naturally tolerant of wind, frost, and dry conditions once established, Olearia lineata is an excellent choice for exposed sites. In late spring and summer it produces clusters of small white flowers that attract bees and other beneficial pollinators while providing habitat for native wildlife.  

$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

Veronica 'Wiri Prince'

Mature size: 1.5m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Veronica (was Hebe) Wiri Prince is a hardy evergreen shrub with distinctive red/purple stems, attractive green foliage, and long slender flower spikes. It is well suited to low hedges, borders, native gardens, and general landscape planting. Easy to maintain, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and well drained soil. Very attractive to bees and butterflies.  

$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 'Broadway Mint'

Mature size: 5m x 2.5m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Griselinia littoralis 'Broadway Mint' is a selected cultivar of the popular New Zealand native Broadleaf, prized for its fresh mint green foliage and dense, compact growth. Its vibrant evergreen leaves provide year round colour, making it an excellent choice for hedging, shelter belts, privacy screening, and landscape planting. Fast growing and hardy, 'Broadway Mint' thrives in a wide range of soil types and growing conditions, including coastal and inland locations. It responds exceptionally well to trimming, making it ideal for both formal hedges and natural screening.  

$185.00 $275.00

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

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

Discaria toumatou, Matagouri

Mature size: 4m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Discaria toumatou, commonly known as Matagouri, is a hardy, deciduous New Zealand native shrub recognised for its distinctive interlacing thorny branches. Naturally found throughout the South Island, it thrives in dry, exposed environments and is an excellent choice for native restoration, shelter planting, stock exclusion, and low maintenance landscapes. In spring, small greenish-white flowers appear along the stems, providing nectar for native insects, followed by small seed capsules. Its dense branching habit creates valuable habitat for native wildlife while also acting as an effective natural barrier.  

$180.00

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 'Geenty's Green'

Mature size: 2 x 1.5m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Corokia 'Geenty's Green' is a compact, evergreen New Zealand shrub selected for its dense branching, fresh green foliage, and naturally tidy growth habit. Small yellow star-shaped flowers appear in spring, followed by ornamental berries that attract native birds. Its neat form makes it ideal for formal hedging, screening, borders, and low-maintenance landscape planting. Highly adaptable, 'Geenty's Green' performs well in coastal locations, exposed sites, and frosty conditions. Its resilience and year-round structure make it a reliable choice for both residential gardens and commercial landscapes throughout New Zealand.  

$75.00

Corokia 'Emerald and Jade'

Mature size: 1.5m x 1.5m Soil: Dry/Moist/Well drained Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Corokia 'Emerald and Jade' is a compact evergreen New Zealand shrub with dense branching and attractive emerald green foliage highlighted by soft silver-grey stems. During spring, small star-shaped yellow flowers appear, followed by ornamental berries that attract native birds. Its naturally tidy growth makes it an excellent choice for low hedges, borders, mass planting, and contemporary landscape designs. Hardy and easy to grow, 'Emerald and Jade' tolerates frost, coastal conditions, wind, and dry periods once established, making it a versatile option for gardens throughout New Zealand.  

$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

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

Coprosma crassifolia

Mature size: 4m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Coprosma crassifolia is a hardy New Zealand native shrub with a dense, upright branching habit that makes it an excellent choice for shelter planting, hedging and ecological restoration. Its intricate grey-green stems and small foliage provide year-round structure while offering habitat for native wildlife. Berries attract birds and gecko. Highly tolerant of wind, frost, coastal exposure and dry conditions once established, Dense Coprosma is well suited to restoration projects, lifestyle blocks and low-maintenance native gardens.  

$180.00

Coprosma 'Roy's Red'

Mature size: 2m x 2m Soil: Dry/Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade   Coprosma 'Roy's Red' is a striking New Zealand native shrub selected for its rich burgundy-red foliage, providing year-round colour and structure in the landscape. Its dense, compact habit makes it ideal for hedging, borders, shelter planting and feature gardens. Hardy and easy to grow, it performs well in coastal and exposed locations while adding vibrant contrast to native or ornamental plantings.  

$185.00

Clianthus puniceus 'Rosea' (Red Kākā Beak)

Mature size: 3m x 2m Soil: Moist Sunlight: Full Sun/Partial Shade     Clianthus puniceus 'Rosea', commonly known as Red Kākā Beak, is one of New Zealand's most iconic native flowering shrubs. Its striking drooping clusters of deep red flowers appear from late winter through spring, attracting tūī, bellbirds and other native pollinators. This fast-growing shrub performs best in a warm, sheltered location with free-draining soil, making it an outstanding feature plant for native gardens, lifestyle blocks and restoration projects.  

$180.00 $260.00