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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Astelia Westland
Astelia Westland - A strong architectural plant with large sword shaped leaves and clumping habit. Has very strong red-bronze colouring especially ...
View full detailsCoprosma Roys Red
Coprosma Roys Red - Richly coloured evergreen shrub with rich bronze-red foliage that provides all year round colour. Strong hardy grower withstand...
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 detailsHebe Brachysiphon
Hebe Brachysiphon - Forms a lovely compact round low growing shrub with glossy green leaves. A profilic flower, producing masses of small white ...
View full detailsHebe Townsonii
Hebe Townsonii - An erect, evergreen smaller growing shrub. The leaves are light green, narrow and spear-shaped. The flowers are pale lilac, fadin...
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 detailsPhormium Duet
Excellent smaller flax that holds its colour. Leaves a striped yellow and light green. Has nice variation without being too bold. Good hardy plant ...
View full detailsPodocarpus Totara Matapouri Blue
Podocarpus Totara Matapouri Blue - A very nice bushing Totara with attractive form and an upright pyramidal habit. Good as a garden specimen or as ...
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