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Shrub
Melicytus novae-zelandiae
Growing naturally along NZ's northern coast it is a good plant for exposed coastal sites.
Shrub
Melicytus novae-zelandiae x chathamicus
Hybrid form- ideal for coastal situations
Shrub
Melicytus obovatus
Good plant for exposed coastal sites.
Tree
Melicytus ramiflorus subsp. ramiflorus - Mahoe
Very fast growing. Good filler for shady sites. Very hardy. Beautifully scented flowers followed by purple berries.
Shrub
Melicytus species - Mt Harding Mahoe
An unusual almost leafless, twiggy form of Melicytus. Possibly a M. flexuosus subspecies or a new species in its own right.
Ground Cover
Mentha cunninghamii - Native Mint Hihoi
A creeping herbaceous groundcover with mint scented foliage and white flowers (summer).
Tree
Meryta sinclairii - Pukanui
Most attractive bold foliaged tree with very large glossy, green leaves. Coastal, hardy, but frost tender.
Vine
Metrosideros albiflora - White Rata
The largest leaved of the climbing ratas, it is quite difficult to establish. White flowers in spring.
Tree
Metrosideros bartlettii - Bartlett's Rata
Large tree with weeping branches. White flowers. Rare and endangered. Endemic it is only known from three forest remnants near Spirits Bay.
Vine
Metrosideros carminea Adult - Carmine Rata, akakura
Cutting grown adult foliage grows like a miniature pohutukawa to flower in spring with a brilliant carmine coloured display. It will climb high into trees, but remains bushy in full sun.
Vine
Metrosideros carminea Juvenile - Carmine Rata
A juvenile foliage form which climbs out of the shade to form mature adult foliage and bear small pohutukawa-like flowers in the sun (spring).
Ground Cover
Metrosideros carminea Red Carpet
A low growing shrub which flowers freely. Can tolerate dry conditions and presents as an excellent tub specimen.
Vine
Metrosideros colensoi - Climbing Rata, akatea
A less common climbing Rata with white flowers (spring) when an adult.
Vine
Metrosideros diffusa - Climbing Rata, akatea
Weeping foliage displays white-pink flowers (spring) when vine reaches canopy.
Vine
Metrosideros diffusa Crystal
A curious form of Metrosideros diffusa with a variagated leaf. It is a delicate plant that requires shelter.
Tree
Metrosideros excelsa - Pohutukawa
Red flowers at Christmas time. Frost tender as juvenile. Extremely tough in coastal conditions on dry rocky shores.
Tree
Metrosideros excelsa Lighthouse - Pohutukawa
Selected form of pohutukawa better suited to the smaller garden.
Tree
Metrosideros excelsa Maori Princess - Pohutukawa
Upright habit tending to be clear trunked (limited aerial roots). Crimson flower.
Tree
Metrosideros excelsa Mistral - Pohutukawa x N.Rata
A natural hybrid between M.excelsa and M.robusta. Dark red flowers in summer.
Tree
Metrosideros excelsa Scarlet Pimpernell - Pohutukawa
Selected compact smaller form of pohutukawa suited to the smaller garden.
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