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Native Plants

Below you'll find profiles about the native plants we have available at Ngaroma Natives.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Mahoe

Mahoe/Whiteywood

Fast growing and hardy, an important plant for riparian planting and revegetation. Frost-tender when young, tolerates full sun, poor soil, dry and windy conditions. Grows to about 15m. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Harakeke - Flax

Harakeke/Flax - SOLD OUT FOR 2024

Fast growing, attractive to birds. Ideal for low shelter and riparian/wetland planting. Hardy and tolerant of most sites. Grows to about 3m. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Manuka.

Manuka - SOLD OUT FOR 2024

A must in any restoration project. Tolerant of sun, dry and wind. Perfect for riparian planting, erosion control, revegetation. Grows to about 4m. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Kanuka

Kanuka

An important colonising species that is fast growing and tolerant of dry and wind. Ideal for revegetation, erosion control and grows to about 8m. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Ti Kouka - Cabbage Tree

Ti Kouka/Cabbage Tree

An important colonising species that is attractive to birds and ideal for riparian planting, revegetation and erosion control. Grows up to 10m and tolerates wet and dry conditions. 

 Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Makomako - Wineberry

Makomako/Wineberry

Fast growing, wind tolerant tree that can grow up to 10m. An ideal pioneer species that birds love. Great for both riparian planting and revegetation. Tolerates full sun and wet feet but can be frost tender. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Koromiko

Tarata/Lemonwood

Hardy native that is tolerant of poor soil, wind, frost and cool climates. Grows best in full sun and can reach height of about 12m.

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Carex Secta

Carex Secta

Hardy, fast growing sedge that prefers wet feet. Ideal for riparian/wetland planting, and its large root system is perfect for erosion control on stream banks Grows up to 1.5m high. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Carex Virgata

Carex Virgata

Hardy, fast growing sedge that can tolerate both wet periods and dry. Ideal for riparian/wetland planting and erosion control on stream banks. Grows up to 1m high. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Koromiko

Pittosporum Colensoi

Hardy native that can reach height of about 6m. Great for hedging or restoration. Frost tolerant. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Carex Secta

Ribbonwood

Very fast-growing, hardy tree. Wind, frost and damp tolerant as well as periods of dry. Can grow up to 10m. 

Seed outsourced.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Carex Virgata

Ake Ake

Available in Green and Purple varieties, this hardy, fast-growing native is ideal for restoration projects. Light-frost and wind tolerant and will tolerate most soil types except extreme wet. Grows to about 4m. 

Seed outsourced.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Putaputaweta - Marbleleaf

Putaputaweta/Marbleleaf

Prefers good soil that doesn’t dry out. Ideal for riparian/wetland planting and restoration. Prefers a site sheltered from the wind. Can grow up to 10m high. 

Seed collected locally.

Native plants grown by Ngaroma Natives. Nursery in Ngaroma, King Country, New Zealand. Image of Kahikatea

Kahikatea

Tallest tree in NZ forest, attractive to birds, prefers wet soil, can grow to 50-60 metres.

Seed collected locally.

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