Sites with heavy, waterlogged, or poorly draining soils need plants that can cope with constant moisture and occasional flooding. Our selection of NZ native plants for wet sites thrives in damp conditions, stabilising soil while adding texture and greenery to challenging spots. These hardy, resilient species provide evergreen structure, habitat for wildlife, and year-round interest, making them perfect for gullies, swales, or low-lying garden areas.
Coprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: Endemic to New Zealand Plant Type: ...
View full detailsAristotelia × ‘Abigail Gordon’ (Wineberry hybrid) Common Names: Wineberry, Makomako (hybrid)Family: ElaeocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (naturally ...
View full detailsCoprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma) Common Names: Sand coprosma, Creeping coprosma, Taupata (prostrate form) Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand ...
View full detailsCordyline indivisa Common Names: Mountain Cabbage Tree, Broad-leaved Cabbage Tree Family: Asparagaceae Origin: New Zealand (North, South and Stewa...
View full detailsCoprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Eve...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Roy’s Red’ Common Names: Roy’s Red CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsCordyline australis Common names: Cabbage Tree, Ti Kouka Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Tree / Architectura...
View full detailsPseudopanax purpurea Overview Pseudopanax purpurea is a striking NZ native shrub valued for its deep purple-bronze foliage and bold architectu...
View full detailsCoprosma depressa Common Names: Creeping Coprosma, Native GroundcoverFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Groundcover / Low...
View full detailsCoprosma brunnea (Coprosma brunnea) Common Names: Leafy Coprosma, Mountain CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: Endemic to New ZealandPlant Type: Eve...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Karo Red’ Overview Coprosma ‘Karo Red’ is a compact, glossy NZ native shrub valued for its vibrant red-tinged foliage and tidy year-...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Dark Spire’ Common Names: Dark Spire coprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar selection)Plant Type: Evergreen columnar shr...
View full detailsGriselinia littoralis ‘Twilight’ - Red Stemmed Broadleaf Overview A striking variegated form of the classic New Zealand native hedge plant. Grise...
View full detailsPodocarpus nivalis Common Names: Snow Tōtara, Mountain TōtaraFamily: PodocarpaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (alpine and subalpine regions)Plant Type: Ev...
View full detailsCoprosma ‘Lighthouse’ Common Names: Lighthouse CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (cultivar)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copr...
View full detailsGriselinia littoralis ‘Variegata’ (Variegated Broadleaf) Overview Griselinia ‘Variegata’ is a striking variegated form of the beloved NZ broad...
View full detailsCoprosma acerosa (Sand Coprosma) Common Names: Sand coprosma, Creeping coprosma, Taupata (prostrate form) Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand ...
View full detailsCoprosma rugosa Common Names: Rugose Coprosma, Shiny Coprosma Family: Rubiaceae Origin: New Zealand Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub Overview: Copros...
View full detailsCoprosma robusta Common Names: Karamu, Shiny Leaf CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New Zealand (endemic)Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tree ...
View full detailsKōhūhū – Pittosporum tenuifolium (Pittosporum tenuifolium) Common Names: Kōhūhū, Black MatipoFamily: PittosporaceaeOrigin: Native to New ZealandP...
View full detailsCoprosma kirkii Common Names: Kirks Coprosma, Groundcover CoprosmaFamily: RubiaceaeOrigin: New ZealandPlant Type: Evergreen Shrub / Groundcover O...
View full detailsPseudopanax purpurea Overview Pseudopanax purpurea is a striking NZ native shrub valued for its deep purple-bronze foliage and bold architectu...
View full detailsPittosporum tenuifolium ‘Globe’ Overview Pittosporum ‘Globe’ is a naturally compact, perfectly rounded form of Pittosporum tenuifolium, prized fo...
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