Photinia x fraseri 'Red Robin' (POT grown)
Photinia Red Robin Ht 2-3m
Hybrid developed in NZ. Broadly spreading evergreen shrub. Clips well into a neat hedge, Spacing 800mm - 1m. The new shoots attractive red against dark green older leaves.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Shelter
- Container Grown
- Hedging
Griselinia littoralis 'Broadway Mint' (POT grown)
Kapuka or Broadleaf "Broadway Mint" Ht 5-15m
Selected NZ clone, upright habit, evergreen larger glossy green leaves with a wavy edge. Clips well to a formal hedge.Can be damaged by -8C.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Resistant to salt spray
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Shelter
- Container Grown
- Hedging
Carmichaelia australis (PLUG grown)
Makaka or Common native broom Ht 1-2m
A narrow stemmed leafless native broom from a dry rocky ridge, east of Wakefield. Purple flushed flowers and the thin green branches weep.
Group trees and shrubs:
No
Categories:
- Shrub
- NZ native
- Evergreen
- Tolerates exposed sites
- Tolerates dry sites
- Attracts bees
- Container Grown
Magnolia stellata
Star magnolia Ht 2-3m
Japan. Broadly spreading, deciduous. White or delicate pink strap-like petals before leaves emerge. Ideal for smaller garden.
Group trees and shrubs:
Yes
Categories:
- Shrub
- Deciduous
- Attractive flowers or catkins
- Attractive to birds
- Attractive berries fruits or cone
- Attracts bees
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