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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Hebe 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 detailsHebe treadwellii
Hebe treadwellii - A standout in any garden, Veronica (Hebe) treadwellii is a compact, evergreen shrub that combines stunning form with exceptional...
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 detailsJuncus pallidus
Strong fast growing tall rush, forming dense clumps of pale blue green foliagewell suited to larger scale plantings in wetlands and riparian areas,...
View full detailsLeptinella Minor
Leptinella Minor - A tough creeping groundcover with attractive fern like foliage. Leaves are a dull green colour with brown colourings in some c...
View full detailsLeptinella pyrethrifolia
Leptinella pyrethrifolia - is a low-growing perennial ground cover herb that features a rosette of finely divided, fern-like leaves. The foliage is...
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 dartonii
Olearia lineata dartonii - Twiggy Tree Daisy is an interesting and unusual shrub that is perfectly suited for planting in any challenging climate. ...
View full detailsOlearia Haastii
Olearia X Haastii - an upright, bushy, evergreen smallish shrub with dark green, shiny, leathery leaves. Flower heads of white daisy flowers, summe...
View full detailsOlearia Nummularifolia
Olearia Nummularifolia - A very different tree daisy that dense twiggy growth and small spoon shaped yellowish green leaves, with buff undersides. ...
View full detailsOlearia Paniculata
Olearia Paniculata - Golden Ake Ake or Akiraho - Tolerant of very dry conditions, and interesting colour make this an essential for dry gardens. Ke...
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...
View full detailsOlearia Traversii x 1
Olearia Traversii - Chatham Island Ake Ake is a very tough and hardy shrubby tree. Being part of the Olearia family Chatham Island Ake Ake is espe...
View full detailsPhormium Dark Delight
Phormium Dark Delight - Very sought after ornamental flax with richly coloured deep purple-red foliage with stunning upright form. Very hardy, suit...
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 detailsPhormium Emerald Gem
Phormium Cookianum Emerald Green - Dwarf Mountain Flax - A beautiful small growing flax with drooping habit and lush green foliage. Large dramatic ...
View full detailsPhormium Tenax Purple
Phormium Tenax Purple Form - Harakeke - NZ Flax - A very distinctive larger growing flax, with tough broad purple - bronze leaves up to 1.5m long. ...
View full detailsPittosporum Stephens Island
Pittosporum Stephens Island - A Medium growing sought after shrub with lush green foliage with pale green undersides. Small dark red flowers when m...
View full detailsPlagianthus Regius
Plagianthus Regius - Ribbonwood - A tall growing column tree with strong upward growth. It has a light airey appearance and forms strong vertical s...
View full detailsPodocarpus Nivalis (Hybrid)
Podocarpus Nivalis Hybrid – The Alpine Hedge Totara The Podocarpus nivalis Hybrid, also known as the Alpine Hedge Totara, is a naturally occurring...
View full detailsPodocarpus Totara
Podocarpus Totara - An extremely attractive grand feature tree. Excellent as a single feature tree or in group plantings. Very suitable to clip for...
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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