Natives recommended for Central Otago conditions
Hardy and drought-tolerant, our Central Otago native plant range is built for the extremes of this iconic inland region. With hot, dry summers, cold winters, and rocky soils, Central Otago presents a tough environment—but these native species are perfectly adapted to thrive. Ideal for dryland gardens, shelterbelts, revegetation, and farm planting, they offer resilience, low maintenance, and natural beauty. From silver tussocks and hebes to native shrubs and groundcovers, these plants reflect the rugged charm and ecological uniqueness of the Central Otago landscape.
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Brachyglottis Sunshine
Brachyglottis Greyii Sunshine - A bushy, spreading, evergreen shrub. The interesting leaves are light green above, white below, give the bush a dis...
View full detailsCorokia Bronze Knight
Corokia Bronze King - Hardy shrub with dark green/bronze foliage, deepening in winter. Excellent as hedge or single plant in coastal, dry or frosty...
View full detailsCorokia Cotoneaster
Corokia Cotoneaster - A very distinctive shrub with dark, almost black bark, and tiny silvery leaves. Tangled, wiry growth gives it the nickname wi...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia Red Wonder - Attractive medium sized colourful shrub with dark green coloured leaves and silvery undersides, contrasting with dark stems. O...
View full detailsCorokia Red Wonder
Corokia Red Wonder - Attractive medium sized colourful shrub with dark green coloured leaves and silvery undersides, contrasting with dark stems. O...
View full detailsCorokia Yellow Wonder
Corokia Yellow Wonder is a medium sized native shrub with interesting colour and form. It is very tough and hardy, making it particularly suitab...
View full detailsHebe Wiri Grace
Hebes are an exuberant and delightful garden plant that does well in a range of adverse conditions. They naturally occur in coastal, inland and al...
View full detailsHoheria populnea x 1
Hoheria populnea - Lacebark or Houhere - A medium sized tree with dark green serrated leaves. This is a very fast growing and tough tree that copes...
View full detailsNarrow Leaved Snow Tussock
Tawny-green tussock with narrow leaves and graceful flowers in mid Summer. Great landscape feature when mass-planted. Hardy and tolerant of cold, d...
View full detailsOlearia Avicennieafolia
Olearia Avicenniafolia - An attractive shrub or small tree with large thick shiny leaves, green on top and white underneath. Produces masses of sma...
View full detailsOlearia Cheesemanii
Olearia cheesemaniiCoastal Beauty with Bold Foliage and Brilliant Blooms White Tree Daisy Size: Mature Height 1m x Width 1m Flowering Period: La...
View full detailsOlearia solandri
Olearia Solandri - Golden Tree Daisy - A nice shrub with small green-yellow leaves. It is good for fast-growing shelter and hedging in dry situatio...
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