300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Selected Natives

Ackama rosaefolia (Makamaka)

 

Ackama rosaefolia

Ackama rosaefolia

Ackama rosaefolia (Makamaka)An elegant small tree from Northland, where it grows in lowland forest.  It has panicles of small cream flowers. The leaves are pale green, often red below and covered with brownish hairs. Ideal for damp areas.

6m

PB3 $8 & PB5 $10

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Anemanthele lessoniana (Gossamer Grass)

Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana (Gossamer Grass)

A graceful weeping tussock grass with fine feathery flower heads. The leaves are green in shade, turning rusty brown if planted in the sun. A fantastic plant for those dry shady areas.

1m

$8 (PB3) & $10 (PB5)

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Arthropodium candidum (Small renga lily)

Arthropodium candidum

Arthropodium candidum

Arthropodium candidum (Small renga lily)

Green / bronze foliage with masses of delicate white flowers from spring to summer. Deciduous.

20cm

$8 (12cm pot)

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Brachyglottis greyii

Brachyglottis greyii

Brachyglottis greyii

A low mounding shrub with soft grey & white foliage.  It has lovely yellow daisy like flowers in summer.  Grows best in a windy location, with good drainage; coastal tolerant.

1m

$10

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Coprosma neglecta

Coprosma neglecta

Coprosma neglecta

Coprosma neglecta

A divaricating coprosma with lovely glossy light green foliage.  It slowly spreads to form a low mound, providing texture and form in the garden.

1m x 1.5m

$8 (PB3) & $10 (PB5)

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Entelea arborescens (Whau) |SOLD OUT

Entelea arborescens

Entelea arborescens

Entelea arborescens (Whau)

A fast growing, small, native tree, commonly found in, coastal and lowland forests of the North Island and northern South Island.  It has large, soft leaves covered with soft hairs; attractive white flowers followed by dry spiny seed pods.  The wood of the whau is very light and was used by Maori as fishing floats.

4m

PB3 $8

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Hebe townsonii

Hebe townsonii

A hardy native shrub from the South Island.   The lush foliage and tidy, upright growth makes it a popular choice for landscaping and general garden planting.  It has lilac-coloured koromiko flowers which fade to white. Prefers full sun or light shade and benefits from a light clip after flowering.  Looks great all year round.

1m

$10

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Macherina sinclairii (Pepepe) | SOLD OUT

Macherina sinclairii

Macherina sinclairii

Macherina sinclairii (Pepepe)

A striking plant which looks fantastic next to water, with sub-tropical plants or in a native garden.  A native sedge with shiny, bright green, strap-like foliage.  The brushy rust coloured flower heads provide further colour and texture.

60cm

$10

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Melicytus macrophyllus (Large leafed mahoe) | SOLD OUT

Melicytus macrophyllus

Melicytus macrophyllus

Melicytus macrophyllus (Large leafed mahoe)

A tropical looking small tree with glossy green leaves, scented flowers and purple / white berries.

4m

$8 (PB3) & $10 (PB5)

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Parsonsia heterophylla (Kaihua / NZ jasmine)

Parsonsia heterophylla (Kaihua / NZ jasmine)

Creamy / white scented flowers through spring & early summer. A twinning climber, suited to growing through a tree or on a support.

$10

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Pennantia corymbosa (Kaikomako)

Pennantia corymbosa (Kaikomako)

An attractive small tree with abundant white flowers.

8m

$20 (pb12)

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

Tecomanthe speciosa (Three Kings vine)

Tecomanthe speciosa

Tecomanthe speciosa

Tecomanthe speciosa (Three Kings vine)

A vigorous twining climber with thick, lush, tropical looking foliage and large clusters of cream coloured, trumpet-like flowers. Frost tender. Particularly hardy on the coast.

10m

$16

Woodleigh Nursery 300 Mountain Road RD 3 New Plymouth 4373

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