A small groundcover with soft grey-blue leaves. Small flowers grow above the foliage between December & February

Also known as Golden Spaniard or Golden Spear grass this tough alpine plant has solid leaves that are a yellowish green colour. It is best suited to free draining soil which will possibly yield a more yellowish tinge from the plant.

Growing up to 1m this spear grass has long narrow leaves that are sharp and pointy. The yellow flower stems grow to 1.5m in summer.

The tallest Aciphylla with old plant flowers growing to 3m high with bluish green leaves and tall yellow flowering stems. This makes a very bold statement in the garden or in the wild.

A very soft grass that is green to gold/bronze in colour. The plant takes on a very pleasant red tinge as the seed becomes ready. This is definitely a favourite in the garden and found in drier open bush areas around the country. 1 x 1m

This garden lily is a very adaptable and appealing plant that grows to about 1m high with very beautiful starry flowers. This has proven to be quite appealing in large numbers.

This Chatham Island native has broad flax-like leaves that have a silver metallic appearance. A very stunning plant to look at and can grow upwards of 2 metres tall, favours rich soil but will grow in drier conditions.

Common throughout New Zealand this Astelia variety also has a silvery metallic look but the ribs are often reddish. Good for an empty spot in the garden or landscape and will prosper in both sun and shade.

An Astelia with varying leaf size and colour; reddish tones through green to silver are possible. The height also varies from 80cm to 2m.

Very pale green foliage but the curls at the tips are more of a blonde colour. Like all Carex it is hardy to most conditions and very popular in the garden and in the wild.

With stiff leaves leading to a soft curled end and a reddish-brown colour this Carex species is a great garden plant and will enjoy sun and a bit of moisture. Like all Carex species it is also found in several areas around the country and is a great candidate for re-vegetation.

Very strong brown/bronze colour. It is very attractive in the garden or landscape and also very tolerant to a wide range of conditions, another popular choice.

One of the most popular garden varieties of Carex in New Zealand, the comans ‘green’ has weeping leaves that start off green but lighten towards the top of the plant. Great for landscaping and re-vegetation as it is found throughout New Zealand.

With its narrow leaves and light green appearance Carex dipsacea is yet another very pleasant grass for the garden. It can be found throughout New Zealand and will grow in most conditions.

Vary in colour from shiny green to a pale bronze. It has a slightly arching leaf and grows to upwards of 50 to 60 cm in height. Found throughout New Zealand and like all Carex’ it will enjoy most conditions.

Weeping yellowish green leaves, grows to about 1 metre in height and is a prime candidate for re-vegetation in swamps or very moist conditions. It is found throughout the country in swamplands and beside water where it thrives but will grow in most conditions.

This Carex has yellowish green leaves that droop slightly to give a beautiful form. It grows to about 60cm in height and will handle most conditions.

Definitely a big favourite in the garden with its green to orange arching leaves. It grows to round about 60cms in height and enjoys a wide range of conditions however full sun will aid the best foliage colouring.

Smooth greyish white bark. Juvenile leaves have smaller, rounded serrated leaves while the adults leaves are oval in shape with a less serrated edge and also have a dark green with lighter green marble effect. Tiny white flower appear during summer. 5m

Miniature Toi Toi (grows to about 1 metre.). Very distinctive and beautiful plant in flower and enjoys most conditions

Very popular for both the garden and re-vegetation as it grows to about 1.5 metres tall and has very fine weeping reddish coloured leaves. This will grow in nearly every type of condition.

This shrub grows to about 1.5m in height and has appealing yellow-green variegated leaves. It like most Coprosma’s is quite hardy.

Small divaricating bush with reddisg-bronze foliage. Tolerates a wide range of sites and grows to about 1-2m

Reddish bark with dark narrow foliage to make for a good contrast plant. Grows into a tangled bush. .5 x 1m

Narrow dark reddish brown leaves and mats close to the ground, can tolerate cold and windy conditions. 40cm x 1m

Cooler months produce very attractive red foliage for this native. It will grow to about 1m tall.

This Coprosma has narrow olive-green leaves and mats close to the ground, can tolerate cold and windy conditions. .5 x 1.5m

This is a ground cover that grows to about 30-50cm in height and about 1.5m across. The leaf is small and narrow and is a glossy olive green colour. It will grow in nearly any conditions.Cop

This native shrub has beautiful glossy green leaves which are a nice contrast to the orange-red berries it produces. Native 3-4m

A common shrub in the wild this Coprosma branches often to give a tangled effect. Flowers are very small and the fruit can vary in colour from transparent white to yellowish-white, red or dark purple. 3 x 1m

Growing to around 1 to 2 metres this Coprosma spreads widely and has small rectangular leaves with berries that are blue and slightly transparent.

A rapid growing plant that’s grows to about 2-4m. The oblong leaves are dark green, leathery and glossy in appearance. This plant tolerates a wide range of conditions.

An erect Coprosma with reddish bark and small narrow leaves. Grows up to 3m tall and berries are ripe around April and May

Similar in most respects to your normal cabbage tree however will not grow quite as tall and has purplish/bronze foliage. 5m

Cabbage Tree, this native palm tree grows upwards of 5-10m with long narrow mid-green leaves (30-100 x 3-6 cm.) Well known for its use in landscaping and revegetation due to its ability to grow in a wide range of conditions.

Mountain cabbage tree and has much wider leaves then Cordyline australis. It grows to about 8m and demands deep rich soil, semi shade and damp conditions.

Has light to dark bronzey leaves and yellow star-shaped follows in summer. Grows to about 2 x 1.2m.

Has light to dark chocolate brown leaves and grows to about 2 x 1.2m.

This variety displays well and has bright red berries. 1.5 x 1m

This variety displays well and has bright yellow berries. 1.5 x 1m

This shrub has a tangled growth form and will develop into a dense bush of about 1-3m. Its leaves are small dark green or bronze and will tolerate harsh dry conditions.

This is the smallest of the Cortaderia and may reach about 3m. Fast grower in moist conditions and is suitable for low shelter

Also known as the South Island toetoe (however will grow in most conditions New Zealand wide) and is found alongside water, scrub and sand dunes. Grows to about 1.5 metres in height and reaches 3 metres with its cream plumed flower heads.

Kahikatea or White Pine is another well known New Zealand tree. Growing from 25-55m this tree is our tallest NZ native

Rimu is a well known kiwi icon with beautiful timber qualities. A tree can grow up to 30m (with taller trees on rare occasions) however this will takes a very long time.

Resembles a small fine leaved flax plant and grows to about 60cm. Delivers flowers in late spring to summer followed by berries. It is not fussy about growing conditions.

Also known as AkeAke the Dodonaea is a small evergreen tree that grows quickly and reaches about 3-7m with long narrow green leaves. It tolerates most conditions.

Purple leaved form of Ake Ake and more hardy. 3 x 1m

A native to Chatham Island that grows to about 30cm and has beautiful fine blue leave. Enjoys the sun but will handle most conditions

A beautiful fine grass with green foliage at a young age however the older foliage tends to be greyish brown to blonde in colour. This Festuca grows to about 50-70cm in height and will tolerate very dry and poor conditions.

Deep green oval shaped leaves with a splash of white in the centre. Grows to about 3-10m and is quite dense making it a good candidate for shelter.

Quite an appealing shrub with its deep green oval shaped leaves with a splash of white in the centre. Grows to about 3-10m and is quite dense making it a good candidate for shelter.

Broadleaf is an appealing shrub with its deep green oval shaped leaves that are very shiny. Grows to about 3-10m and is quite dense making it a good candidate for shelter.

Typically a small low shrub with sprawling branches which root. The leaves grows almost on top of one another as opposed to other mountain Hebes making it very unique.

Grows to be a round 1m shrub with glossy green leaves. Blue/Purple flowers are present for long periods of summer and winter.

A low growing shrub that could grow to about 30cm high. Resembles Hebe ‘Emerald Green’ however the branches have a slight whipcord appearance

A small bun shaped Hebe with fresh green semi-whipcord foliage and grows to about 20-30cm tall.

Growing 75cm tall x 1m wide with attractive pink flowers that fade to white this Hebe is a great addition to any garden.

1-1.5m in height with narrow green leaves and lavender flowers which fade to white in early summer to early winter.

A low growing shrub with bluish grey leaves, a dark stem and violet flowers in summer.

45-60cm with leaves take have a nice redy pink edge in cooler months.

A neat 1m shrub with light green leaves, masses of white flowers in early summer and in winter and spring.

This Hebe grows to under 1m and has very appealing yellow-green foliage. Flowers are deep purple in summer.

A low spreading plant at about 45cm x 1m that has pale olive green foliage. Its flowers are pale pink in summer, autumn and winter.

90cm in height with pink flowers near the branch tips for upwards of 9 months (autumn to spring mostly.)

This Hebe forms a compact bush to about 1m with green spear shaped flower 2-5cm in length. The flowers are violet in colour and fade with age.

Another round Hebe reaching 50cmx80cm with fresh green spear shaded leaves and white flowers in summer

This Hebe has dark green leaves and long purple flowers in winter and summer. It grows to about 1.5m tall.

Another Hebe that grows to 1.5m tall and has large leaves with long deep mauve flowers.

45-60cm shrub with bluish green leaves and white flowers with purple antlers.

Grows to about 1 metre and has small narrow glossy green leaves with purplish stems. White flowers are produced in spring and summer.

A hardy Hebe that grows to about 30cm in height and has small, near round dark green leaves. Its flowers are white from spring to autumn.

This Hebe forms a well rounded bush to about 50cm-1m. It has small dark green leaves with white flowers in spring to autumn and is a very good specimen for hedging.

Another hardy Hebe that grows low to the ground at about 20x50cm. White flowers appear in autumn to winter.

A good ground cover plant that grows about 50cm tall and 90cm wide. It has dark green leaves that are flushed with purple and in summer it has violet to white flowers.

A low growing and spreading Hebe with blue leaves about 3cm long and 1 cm wide. Flowers from late winter into late spring.

This whipcord Hebe grows compactly to about 1m. It will also produce small pale blue flowers.

This is the dwarf version of Hebe cupressoides. It will grow to round about 30-60cm.

A very attractive Hebe with small green leaves with red edges accompanied by a very dark stem. It has white flowers in spring to summer and grows to about 45cm x 90cm.

This Hebe grows to about 50cm and has narrow glossy dark green leaves. When it flowers in early spring the plant is smothered with white and lavender flowers.

At 1-2m this Hebe forms quite a large bush with small dark green leaves. The flowers are slightly larger than the normal Hebe flowers and are produced in white and lavender colours from late spring to autumn.

This Hebe grows to about 1m tall and has fleshy green leaves with white flowers in summer.

This has crowded scale-like whipcord branches that are yellowy-green in colour and white flowers from the branch tips in summer. This makes a very unique addition to the garden or landscape.

This is a well branched shrub that grows to about 2m tall. It has light green narrow leaves and white to pale lilac flowers.

A very hardy Hebe that grows to about 25 x 75cm. The small thick leaves are glaucous with red edges and the flowers are white.

This Hebe grows to about 2.4m in the garden and has long narrow leaves with drooping spikes of pinkish white flowers in summer.

Grows to be a round 1m shrub with glossy dark green leaves and reddish margins. Dark Pink flowers are present for long periods of summer and winter.

A compact ball shaped Hebe that grows up to about 1m. Small glaucous leaves are accompanied by white flowers in early summer.

This Hebe grows to about 1m and has a nice compact form. Flowers are white to mauve

This native has small roundish leaves during its juvenile stage however the leaves become long and serrated as it ages. Coated in flowers in summer and autumn. 4-6m

Large shrub or small tree. Vigorous early growth. Attractive white flowers in late summer. 5 x 3m

This tree grows to about 4-6m and has long narrow serrated leaves. Its branches weep to give it a graceful appearance.

A common rush found in swampy areas that grows to about 1-2m tall in clumps. The stems are bright green in colour.

A common rush found in swampy areas that grows to about 1-2m tall in clumps. The stems are bright green in colour.

A strong rush that grows to about 1-2m in height. The stems are pale blue – green in colour and as with all rushes enjoys very moist to soggy conditions.

Kanuka. Once part of the Manuka family this fragrant native grows upwards of 15m. Ideal revegetation plant.

Double flowers with a dark maroon centre, grows to about 2 metres.

Double flowers that are crimson to cherry red from late summer to mid winter. It has bronze foliage and grows to about 2m compactly.

White ruffled double flowers with attractive green foliage and grows to about 1.7m.

Manuka grows to about 3-4m in height and has small narrow dark green leaves that are sharply pointed. It produces white flowers for many months from spring.

This plant is flax-like in appearance and has slightly drooping green leaves. It grows to about 50cm+ in height and has white flowers in spring.

Similar to L. grandiflora except the flowers don’t extend above the foliage and the seedpods are bright yellow. Also has a more distinctive midrib.

NZ Cedar

This cultivar has deep purplish red colouring and the leaves are oval, puckered and glossy. It can grow to about 2m

This cultivar has various colours cream, red and green foliage. Grows to about 1.5m

Great miniature specimen with bronzy green leaves and dark purple new growth and veins. Grows to about 30cm and keeps a nice dense shape.

This cultivar has small pointed leaves that are a reddish pink but get darker and become intense during winter. Grows to about 1.5m

Erect growing bush with red stems, green leaves with a yellow centre and a touch of pink. Grows to 2 x 1m

This plant is known as Porcupine Bush which is taken after the plants appearance. Young growth has sharp tips at the end of the branches and while not the most attractive plant it could be an interesting option for the garden.

With lush green leathery lance-shaped leaves and strong red flowers that appear in summer the Southern Rata is an attractive tall tree.

A tightly formed twiggy native shrub that forms a dense ball upwards of a couple of metres in height and width. Deciduous

A great hardy groundcover option with lush leaves and will grow about 1m wide.

Also known as Ngaio this tree forms an attractive rounded tree up to 6m tall. Its leaves are green lance-shaped and are dotted with oil glands. In summer it has small white flowers with purple markings.

This 3m tree has narrow green wavy edged leaves that are speckled with red. The young branches and margins are also red.

Also known as ‘Weeping Matipo’ this 3m shrub has many stiff interlacing branches in which small round leaves are borne.

Also known as Red Beech this 20-30m tree sheds its old leaves (which take on a red colour) in late spring. The timber is also durable and of a reddish colour.

Silver Beech has tiny oval leaves with serrated edges that are a glossy dark green. It has similar characteristics to Red Beech however the trunk is a silvery grey and the timber is paler.

Black Beech tends to reach about 9-12 metres in the garden and up to 24m in the wild. As with all Beech this is another New Zealand icon.

This beech has small shiny oval green leaves and grows quickly. Has quite attractive foliage and is known as Mountain Beech.

Hard Beech. This beech has lush green serrated leaves and grows upwards of 30m tall

Large shrub with pointed leaves and fragrant flower heads. Hardy. 3 x 5m

Mountain Holly grows to about 2m tall and has white daisy like flowers in spring. The leaves are long, light green and look similar to holly.

Erect small tree with narrow leaves. Fast growing and hardy. 3.5m x 3.5m

Shrub or small tree to about 2-4m that has light green leaves with wavy margins. It also has fragrant flowers in summer.

This Olearia has dark green leathery leaves and can grow to about 4m. Flowers in summer and is hardy in very dry and salty conditions.

Also called ‘Mountain Flax’ (although it is found from sea level to 1370 metres) this species is perfect for revegetation and also a fine addition to any garden. This flax also grows to about 1.5metres in height without the flowers which will bring the plant up to 2metres.

New Zealand Flax’ can grow taller to 3metres and the flowering stalks can grow between 1.5 to 4metres.

Same characteristics to Phormium tenax however it is a dark red/purple in colour.

This native is a low-growing shrub that spreads to roughly 1m and has tiny bluish leaves with white flowers from spring to autumn. This is a very good ground cover plant.

Gold and green leaves with a creamy coloured midrib and grows to about 1.5m

A hardy tree that can grow to about 8-10m and has a wavy green leaf.

Small pale green to silvery leaves with black branches and grows to about 3m.

A very beautiful Pitto cultivar with striking colouring in the leaf. The margin has a nice cream colour while there is a two-toned variegation of lime-green and green. 2 x 1.5m

With its rich green leaves with creamy margins this Pittosporum grows to about 3-5m and is a nice round compact shrub.

This tree has compact growth with small green leaves and grows to about 2.5-4m

A good grower that has dark green leaves with white variegations. 2m x 2m

Delicate golden leaves edged with green and a bold black stem bring a lot of appeal to this tree. Grows to about 3m

This 3-4m specimen has small golden variegated leave and dark stems. Froms quite a compact shrub.

This is a dwarf plant that grows to about 75cm in height and the growth changes from green to deep red then purple as it ages.

Red stems underneath jade green foliage make this a popular addition to the garden.

This shrub grows to about 1.5m and has nice compact green foliage.

Another hedging shrub that grows upwards of 4m and has wavy silver leaves.

With its dense bright yellow foliage (when mature it has a marbled green effect) this shrub grows to about 3m and makes a good attractive hedge or shelter plant.

A large shrub with dark green leaves that have a white rib. Grows to about 2.5m and it very hardy.

This is a bushy tree that grows to about 3-6m and has light young leaves that darken with age. The fragrant flowers are tiny, red and occur in spring and early summer.

Lemonwood. A very popular tree that has a glossy pale green leaf that when crushed releases a lemon scent. It can grow to 5-12m in the wild but usually peaks at 6m in cultivation.

Long and thin leaves for a Pitto. It grows to about 2-5m and has dark red flowers from spring to summer.

Kohuhu has shiny light green leaves and wavy margins. It grows to about 4-6m and has honey-scented dark red flowers in spring

Leaves are a dark purple although at a young age the foliage is green and slowly turns to purple as it matures. 5 x 4m

Creamy variegated edges on a greyish green leaf.

This native shrub stands about 1.2 to 1.8m tall. Its stems are quite reddish and are tough and slender

Ribbonwood. Semi deciduous tree that grows upwards of 15m. Attractive in juvenile form for landscaping. 

Also known as ‘Silver Tussock’ this grass droops gracefully and is a finer fawn-grey in colour. Growing to about 50cm to 1m in height and suits a drier site in the garden or in the wild.

Hall’s Totara. Large growing indigenous tree. Attractive form though slow growing. 

Totara. Large forest tree to about 25m. Important historically for various timber uses due to it’s rot resistance.

Miro. Fine, tall, round headed tree. Slow growing and prefers shaded position. 25m

Also known as Matai or Black Pine this tree grows to about 25m and is known for its durable timber qualities. The timber colour can vary in light and dark brown tones.

This small rounded tree grows to about 3-6m and has glossy, thick, serrated 5 fingered leaves. The flowers appear in winter and are followed by small purplish berries that attract birds.

Lancewood has a unique juvenile form; the 2cm x 60cm (approx.) serrated leaves aim towards the ground from a single stem and this lasts about 10 to 20 years. As it matures you are left with a 5-12m tree with a bare trunk and a rounded top.

Toothed Lancewood. A popular landscaping plant known for it’s unique toothed foliage. In its juvenile form the leaves come off 1 stem and point downwards. Adult trees lose these juvenile leaves to be left with a bare trunk and rounded tree top. 3-6m

Commonly a shrub or small tree up to 10m high has reddish coloured leaves with a pungent taste. Also known as Horopito or Pepper tree.

This Kowhai grows to about 1.5m and has characteristics of a low spreading shrub. It flowers in winter well before other Kowhai.

Also known as NZ South Island Kowhai this tree grows to about 3-7m and has fern like foliage. It is covered with bright yellow flowers in spring.

Similar to other kowhai varieties however the leaves and flowers (which are yellow to orange) are smaller. The tree also only grows to about 1-3m.

Also known as NZ North Island Kowhai and is slightly taller, flowers earlier and has longer leaves than its South Island counterpart.

Nice darker red complexion. The best colour will come in sunny locations that drain well. This plant grows to about 30cm in height.