Natives
RHOPALOSTYLIS SAPIDA - Nikau Palm
3.25, 5.5, 450 L. PB28. Only species of native palm. Found in coastal and lowland forests. . Flowers between November and April. Fruits ripen between February to November. Favorite food of the Kereru (wood pigeon).
RHOPALOSTYLIS BAUERI CHEESEMANII - Kermadec Nikau
3.25 L. PB 18. Kermadec Nikau has longer fronds, larger flower heads and darker seed heads.
RHOPALOSTYLIS CHATHAMICA - Chatham Is Nikau
135 L. This Nikau from the Chatham Islands prefers a semi shaded location.
BLECHNUM SILVER LADY
2, 5.5 L. This fern will thrive indoors or out. It forms an upright growth habit which will develop a short trunk when mature. Is called the dwarf tree fern. It is frost tender and prefers a warm, shady area with adequate moisture. Does well in shady corners or under trees. 1mx1m.
CYATHEA DEALBATA - Silver Fern
The Ponga is a medium size tree fern.
Ornamentals
ARCHONTOPHOENIX CUNNINGHAMIANA - King Palm, Bangalow Palm
(Single) 3.25 L, 45 L, PB 18, (Multi) 3.25 L, 45 L, 135 L. An Australian palm that can grow 20m.Flowers are violet in midsummer. Red berries are attractive to birds.
ARCHONTOPHOENIX MT LEWIS
PB40. This variety grows to 25m.
CHAMAEDOREA COSTARICANA
17 L. Dense clusters of bamboo like stems. Height up to 6m. Can be grown indoors.
CHAMAEDOREA MICROSPADIX
5.5, 45 L. A hardy bamboo palm, is compact and clump forming. Good for indoors.
CHAMAEDOREA SEIFRIZII
5.5 L. A slender and graceful palm resembling bamboo. Height to 2m. Excellent for indoors.
DYPSIS BARONII - Sugar Cane Palm
25, 45, 60, 75 L. PB 40. Clustering palm that can grow outdoors in New Zealand.
HEDYSCEPE CANTERBURYANA - Mountian/Umbrella
14,75 L.
Stand out palm with a white trunk. Height 10m. excellent for coast in a sheltered spot
Stand out palm with a white trunk. Height 10m. excellent for coast in a sheltered spot
HOWEA FOSTERIANA - Kentia Palm
5.5, 35, 75, L. 14 L (Multi-stem)
An upright palm with beautiful arching, dark green fronds. 10m in height. Can be grown indoors.
An upright palm with beautiful arching, dark green fronds. 10m in height. Can be grown indoors.
PHOENIX ROEBELENII - Miniature Date Palm
5.5 ,45 L. PB 18, PB 40. A hardy, feathery smaller palm highly suited to coastal conditions. 2-3m in height.
TRACHYCARPUS FORTUNEI - Chinese Windmill Palm
3.25,17, 75 L. PB 12 (Multi stemmed) PB 95.
Single stem with windmill shaped fronds. Plant out of wind to keep the leaves looking nice.12-20m in height depending on location.
Single stem with windmill shaped fronds. Plant out of wind to keep the leaves looking nice.12-20m in height depending on location.
SYAGRUS ROMANZOFFIANA - Queen Palm
45, 75, 135 L. PB 28. Is a single stemmed palm with graceful feathery fronds.7-25m in height.
