Native Plants

Below you'll find profiles about the 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.

Harakeke/Flax

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

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

Wharariki/Mountain Flax

Hardy plant that is tolerant of sun, dry, frost and wind. Attractive to birds. Grows to about 1.5m.

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

Kānuka

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

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

Tī Kōuka/Cabbage Tree
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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.

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

Makomako/Wineberry
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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.

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.

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

Mānatu/Ribbonwood

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

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.

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.

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

Toetoe

Fast-growing, wind hardy and tolerant of dry and damp soils but prefers well-draining.

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.

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

Karamū

Hardy shrub that can grow up to 6m. Fast-growing and tolerant of damp, dry or poor soils. Important food source for birds and ideal for restoration projects.