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Agathis australis Kauri

Forest giant. Distribution throughout Northland to Bay of Plenty

Alectryon Excelcus

Alectryon excelsus Titoki

Attractive tree found lowland forest North Cape to Banks Peninsula.

Alseuosmia Macrophylla

Alseuosmia macrophylla toropapa or karapapa

Glossy shrub with strong smelling flowers

Asplenium "Princess" Hen and Chicken Hybrid

Hybrid of A. bulbiferum and A.oblongifolium

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Beilschmiedia tarairi Tarairi

Large forest tree most common to the northern half of North island.

Blechnum discolor crown fern

Blechnum discolour Crown fern. Piupiu.

Found throughout NZ usually in drier forests

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Caldcluvia rosifolia Makamaka

Northland tree, attractive spreading garden specimen.

Carex Kermadescensis

Carex kermadecensis Kermadec Sedge

Robust tufted tussock forming sedge

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Corokia buddleioides Korokio

Found naturally in the northern part of the North Island, prefers more sheltered site.

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Cyathea medullaris Mamaku, black ponga

Tallest of the tree ferns

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Cyathea smithii Soft tree fern

Found throughout NZ in moist soils. Distinguishes itself from other tree fern species because of its 'skirt' of dead fronds that hang from the top of the plant.

Dacrycarpus Dacridioides

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea, white pine.

Found both North and South Island in damp swampy areas.

Dacrydium Cupressinum

Dacrydium cupressinum Rimu, red pine.

Our most distinctive canopy tree found throughout NZ.

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Dicksonia squarrosa Wheki

One of our faster growing tree ferns which will tolerate some sun when planted in autumn or winter.

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Dodonea viscosa 'Purpurea' Purple ake ake

Fast growing shrub, purple- green leaves. Beautiful blush pink flower.

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Dysoxylum spectabile Kohekohe

Coastal tree found North Cape to Nelson. Kohekohe flowers are an important and favoured source of floral nectar for Tui and Bellbird.

Fuchsia Excorticata

Fuchsia excorticata Kotukutuku, tree fuchsia.

Attractive dark purple/red flowers through spring. The largest growing fuchsia in the world, found throughout NZ.

Hedycarya Arborea

Hedycarya arborea Pigeonwood

Found throughout North Island and as far south as Banks Peninsula.

Knightia Excelsa Flower

Knightia excelsa Rewarewa, New Zealand honeysuckle.

Found throughout North Island and Marlborough Sounds. Attractive bottle-bush like rusty red flowers.

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae Pukatea

Handsome tree found swampy areas Throughout North Island, west coast of South Island.