Introduction
Overview
New Zealand native shrubs are a diverse group of plants that fill important roles in forests, shrublands, and gardens. They provide food and shelter for birds and insects, stabilize soils, and add structure to natural and designed landscapes. Notable species include Coprosma repens (Taupata), Griselinia littoralis (Broadleaf), and Olearia paniculata (Akiraho). Many native shrubs are valued for their resilience, attractive foliage, and ability to thrive in a range of conditions, making them popular choices for restoration and landscaping projects. Species like Lacebark with its distinctive textured bark and narrow leaves, and Muskwood with its aromatic silvery-grey foliage, add unique architectural elements to gardens. Alpine species like Bush Snowberry , Leatherwood , and Leafy Tree Daisy are particularly hardy, thriving in challenging mountain environments with their distinctive foliage shapes and reliable flowering.
Yellow Mistletoe
Alepis flavida
Showy golden‑flowered mistletoe; a canopy hemi‑parasite supported by native birds.
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Northern Archeria
Archeria racemosa
An erect, endemic New Zealand shrub with glossy leaves and racemes of small white to pink flowers, thriving in acidic soils of the northern North Island.
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Southern Archeria
Archeria traversii
An erect, endemic southern New Zealand shrub with narrow, leathery leaves and white to deep red flowers, found in shrublands and forests.
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Bush Daphne
Alseuosmia banksii
Slender and highly fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy foliage, endemic to the northern North Island forest undergrowth.
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Narrow-leaved Toropapa
Alseuosmia linariifolia
Slender and fragrant evergreen shrub with glossy, narrow foliage, endemic to northern North Island forest interiors.
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Large-Leaved Toropapa
Alseuosmia macrophylla
Fragrant native shrub with distinctive glossy leaves and beautifully scented flowers; excellent understory plant.
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Oak-leaved Toropapa
Alseuosmia quercifolia
Captivating evergreen shrub with distinctive oak-like foliage and highly fragrant flowers, native to North Island forest undergrowth.
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Bush Lily
Astelia fragrans
Bush Lily is a robust New Zealand plant with sword-like leaves and fragrant flowers followed by attractive orange berries.
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Adams' Brachyglottis
Brachyglottis adamsii
An endemic New Zealand shrub with sticky foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers, thriving in subalpine rocky habitats.
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Cassinia Brachyglottis
Brachyglottis cassinioides
A bushy, grey-green, drought-tolerant endemic New Zealand shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers.
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Chatham Island Senecio
Brachyglottis arborescens
Chatham Island Senecio is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Common Broom
Carmichaelia australis
Hardy widespread native broom, vital pioneer species for restoration with small scented flowers.
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Dwarf Broom
Carmichaelia curta
Rare, semi-leafless shrub with whippy yellow-green stems and purple-striped flowers; endemic to South Island drylands.
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Holloway's Broom
Carmichaelia hollowayi
Critically endangered dwarf broom with yellowish branches and white flowers, endemic to limestone outcrops.
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Whip Broom
Carmichaelia flagelliformis
Distinctive NZ broom with slender, whip-like branches and fragrant purple flowers; native to the North Island.
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Stout Dwarf Broom
Carmichaelia monroi
Rare leafless shrub with stout, yellow-green branches and delicate pea-like flowers, ideal for dry, rocky gardens.
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Clifford Bay Broom
Carmichaelia muritai
Critically endangered upright shrub with dense bronzed stems and small summer flowers, endemic to Marlborough.
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Pygmy Dwarf Broom
Carmichaelia nana
Remarkable mat-forming shrub featuring flattened leafless branches and small purple flowers in summer.
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Scented Broom
Carmichaelia odorata
Compact broom with scented pea-flowers; best in well-drained, sheltered positions.
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Giant Flowering Broom
Carmichaelia williamsii
Striking coastal shrub featuring unusually large yellow pea-like flowers and wide, flattened green branches.
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Raoul Island Coprosma
Coprosma acutifolia
Raoul Island Coprosma is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Thin-leaved Coprosma
Coprosma areolata
An upright shrub with distinctive net-veined leaves; commonly found in lowland forests.
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Purple-berried Coprosma
Coprosma atropurpurea
Hardy alpine groundcover with striking dark magenta berries and dense mat-forming growth.
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Brown-stemmed Coprosma
Coprosma brunnea
Unique shrub with wiry brown stems and jewel-like blue berries; ideal for rock gardens.
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Hairy Coprosma
Coprosma ciliata
Tough shrub with textured, hairy foliage; reliable in cool, wet habitats.
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Broad-Leaved Coprosma
Coprosma dumosa
Hardy coprosma with broad foliage; useful for shelter and restoration plantings.
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Stinkwood
Coprosma foetidissima
Distinctive shrub with a strong leaf scent; common at forest margins and stream edges.
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Foweraker's Coprosma
Coprosma fowerakeri
Hardy alpine groundcover with dense mats of fleshy leaves and colourful fruits.
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Kanono
Coprosma grandifolia
Large, soft leaves; prefers moist shade and provides berries for native birds.
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Tumbledown Coprosma
Coprosma intertexta
Rare and architectural needle-leaved shrub with tangled reddish branches; extremely drought-hardy.
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Large-fruited Coprosma
Coprosma macrocarpa
Glossy-leaved coastal shrub featuring the largest berries in the genus; essential for kererū and coastal birds.
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Small-Seeded Coprosma
Coprosma microcarpa
Compact, small-leaved shrub; good for hedging and exposed, cold sites.
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Neglected Coprosma
Coprosma neglecta
Robust, sprawling shrub with glossy green leaves and vibrant orange-red berries; resilient to harsh coastal conditions.
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Small-Leaved Coprosma
Coprosma parviflora
Delicate small-flowered coprosma with tiny leaves; excellent for rock gardens and dry slopes.
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Mingimingi
Coprosma propinqua
Highly adaptable shrub or small tree with divaricating branches and translucent dark blue berries; important bird food.
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Taupata
Coprosma repens
Glossy-leaved coastal shrub with orange berries; excellent for windbreaks and seaside gardens.
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Karamā
Coprosma robusta
Coastal-tolerant shrub with orange berries; excellent shelter and wildlife value.
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Rigid Coprosma
Coprosma rigida
Small, dense shrub with rigid, zig-zagging branches; adaptable to wet or dry sites.
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Red-Stemmed Coprosma
Coprosma rubra
Distinctive divaricating shrub with reddish bark and yellowish-white berries; excellent for riparian planting.
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Round-leaved Coprosma
Coprosma rotundifolia
Bushy native shrub with nearly circular, purple-blotched leaves and attractive red berries; ideal for damp, fertile sites.
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Mountain Coprosma
Coprosma rugosa
Upright mountain coprosma; very hardy and wind-tolerant in cold climates.
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Spatulate Coprosma
Coprosma spathulata
Unique bushy shrub with spoon-shaped leaves; adaptable to various forest and scrubland habitats.
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Swamp Coprosma
Coprosma tenuicaulis
Swamp-dwelling coprosma that thrives in wet soils and frosty valleys.
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Mikimiki
Coprosma virescens
Elegant divaricating shrub with coppery-green branches; remarkably tough and architectural.
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Wall's Coprosma
Coprosma wallii
Rare and architectural shrub with distinctive orange inner bark and dark red berries.
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Three Kings Cabbage Tree
Cordyline obtecta
Three Kings Cabbage Tree is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Dwarf Cabbage Tree
Cordyline pumilio
Dwarf Cabbage Tree is the smallest of New Zealand's native Cordylines; ideal for coastal gardens and accent plantings.
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Matagouri
Discaria toumatou
Thorny divaricating shrub of dry country; valuable habitat and shelter plant.
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Needle-Leaf Dragon
Dracophyllum acerosum
Needle-leaf Dragon is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Slender Dragon Tree
Dracophyllum elegantissimum
Slender Dragon Tree is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Fiordland Grass Tree
Dracophyllum fiordense
Fiordland Grass Tree is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Thread-leaved Dracophyllum
Dracophyllum filifolium
Thread-leaved Dracophyllum is an erect shrub with fine, grass-like leaves and white flowers, common in mountain environments.
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Neinei
Dracophyllum latifolium
Neinei is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Gumland Grass Tree
Dracophyllum lessonianum
Gumland Grass Tree is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Long-Leaved Inaka
Dracophyllum longifolium
Striking, grass-like leaves and upright habit; prefers cool, well-drained sites.
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Curved-Leaved Grass Tree
Dracophyllum recurvum
Low-growing alpine shrub with distinctive recurved leaves and white flowers, endemic to the North Island volcanic plateau.
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Sinclair's Grass Tree
Dracophyllum sinclairii
Slender northern small tree with grass-like foliage and clusters of white flowers, characteristic of northern gumlands and coastal cliffs.
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Townson's Inaka
Dracophyllum townsonii
Sturdy Inaka with narrow leaves and white flower spikes; excellent for exposed coastal sites and dry gardens.
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Three-Form Inaka
Dracophyllum trimorphum
Distinctive three-form dragon tree with variable leaves; adaptable to different growing conditions and sites.
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Dwarf Cherry
Exocarpos bidwillii
Unique semi-parasitic native shrub with architectural leafless twigs and small red fruits.
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Hangehange
Geniostoma ligustrifolium
Fast-growing native shrub with glossy lime-green leaves and tiny but highly fragrant greenish-white flowers.
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Barrier Island Kānuka
Kunzea sinclairii
Barrier Island Kānuka is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Prickly Heath
Leptecophylla juniperina
Prickly, juniper-like foliage with small berries; good for coastal and dry sites.
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Mānuka
Leptospermum scoparium
Leptospermum scoparium is a native New Zealand plant with notable features; well suited to New Zealand plantings.
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Fascicled Heath
Leucopogon fasciculatus
Tall, open-branched native shrub with fragrant white bell-shaped flowers and attractive red to white fruits.
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Coast Beard-Heath
Leucopogon parviflorus
Coast Beard-Heath ( Leucopogon parviflorus ) is a hardy coastal shrub with delicate white flowers and edible berries.
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Wharangi
Melicope ternata
Glossy trifoliate leaves with citrus scent; great coastal hedge or shelter shrub.
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Porcupine Shrub
Melicytus alpinus
Toughest of native shrubs with stiff, porcupine-like branchlets and white berries; ideal for lizard habitat.
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Thick-Leaved Māhoe
Melicytus crassifolius
Rigid and structural native shrub with leathery leaves and distinctive white berries; extremely hardy in coastal sites.
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Narrow-Leaved Māhoe
Melicytus lanceolatus
Narrow-leaved māhoe for shade and shelter; reliable understory shrub.
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Coastal Māhoe
Melicytus novae-zelandiae
Hardy and structural coastal shrub with lush leathery leaves and attractive berries; excellent for salt-exposed sites.
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Whiteywood
Melicytus ramiflorus
Fast-growing whiteywood; excellent for wildlife food and quick shelter.
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Leafless Pōhuehue
Muehlenbeckia ephedroides
A unique sprawling, grey-toned native shrub that often appears leafless, forming dense mats in rugged coastal and riverbed environments.
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Red Mātipo
Myrsine australis
Shiny leaves with reddish new growth; tough hedging and shelter species.
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Dryland Tree Daisy
Olearia adenocarpa
Critically endangered Canterbury shrub with grey-green leaves, specialized for the dry, stony terraces of braided rivers.
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White-Leaved Tree Daisy
Olearia albida
Small-leaved tree daisy with pale foliage; hardy in sunny, dry positions.
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Common Tree Daisy
Olearia arborescens
Bushy, cold-hardy tree daisy; tolerates wind and poor soils.
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Mountain Akeake
Olearia avicenniifolia
Silvery mountain akeake with rugged form; thrives in alpine and coastal exposure.
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Bullate Tree Daisy
Olearia bullata
Distinctive divaricating shrub with small rounded leaves and dense branching pattern, thrives in wetland margins and forest edges.
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Hakeke
Olearia ilicifolia
Holly-like toothed leaves add texture; prefers cool, moist conditions.
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Akiraho
Olearia paniculata
Lime-green foliage and scented flowers; an excellent evergreen hedge.
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Twiggy Tree Daisy
Olearia virgata
Versatile and fast-growing shrub with wiry interlacing branches and small green leaves, producing fragrant white flowers.
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Scarlet Mistletoe
Peraxilla colensoi
Nationally endangered parasitic shrub with explosive scarlet flowers; featured on New Zealand's former $2 note.
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Red Mistletoe
Peraxilla tetrapetala
Spectacular crimson‑flowered mistletoe of forest canopies; relies on birds for pollination and seed dispersal.
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Strathmore Weed
Pimelea prostrata
Low, mat-forming shrub with white blooms; ideal groundcover for sunny, dry sites.
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NZ Daphne
Pimelea tomentosa
Rare and beautiful native shrub with soft grey-green leaves and clusters of white hairy flowers.
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Kawakawa
Piper excelsum
A distinctive native shrub with heart-shaped leaves and jointed stems, renowned for its significant medicinal properties in traditional Māori rongoā.
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Divaricating Kōhūhū
Pittosporum divaricatum
Distinctive architectural shrub with interlacing branches and dark red flowers, well-adapted to forest margins.
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Heart-leaved Kōhūhū
Pittosporum obcordatum
A rare and elegant columnar shrub with tiny heart-shaped leaves and a distinctive divaricating growth habit, specialized for fertile lowland river flats.
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Red-Flowered Pittosporum
Pittosporum patulum
A rare and threatened South Island shrub or small tree with a distinctive upright form and sweetly scented flowers, naturally at home in montane forest margins.
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Shore Puka
Raukaua anomalus
Shore Puka is a hardy divaricating shrub with interlaced branches; excellent for coastal and exposed sites.
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Dwarf Mingimingi
Styphelia nesophila
Resilient, prickly native shrub with attractive yellow fruits, ideal for rock gardens and exposed coastal sites.
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White Mistletoe
Tupeia antarctica
A rare and fascinating semi-parasitic shrub with pale grey bark and bright green leaves, producing small white to pinkish berries beloved by native birds.
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Tree Nettle - Ongaonga
Urtica ferox
Fiercely spiny native nettle; important habitat plant-avoid contact with hairs.
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Snow Hebe
Veronica albicans
A compact and hardy alpine hebe with striking bluish-green foliage and clusters of white flowers, ideal for rock gardens and exposed sites.
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Bentham's Hebe
Veronica benthamii
A stunning blue-flowered hebe endemic to New Zealand's subantarctic islands, featuring distinctive white-edged leaves and vibrant terminal flower spikes.
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Waitākere Rock Koromiko
Veronica bishopiana
Rare willowy shrub with purplish stems and elegant mauve flower spikes, endemic to the Waitākere Ranges.
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Waterfall Parahebe
Veronica catarractae
Charming mat-forming native shrub known for its masses of white flowers and love for cool, moist rocky sites.
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Cypress Hebe
Veronica cupressoides
A rare and highly distinctive native shrub with whipcord branches that mimic a cypress tree, emitting a delightful turpentine scent and producing delicate pale flowers.
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Coastal Hebe
Veronica elliptica
A robust and highly salt-tolerant coastal shrub with glossy rounded leaves and large, fragrant white to mauve flower spikes, thriving on windswept clifftops.
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Fairy Foxglove
Veronica hulkeana
A stunning small shrub known as the New Zealand lilac, producing spectacular, large panicles of pale mauve flowers that drape elegantly over rocky outcrops.
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Haast's Hebe
Veronica haastii
Specialist alpine subshrub with thick fleshy leaves and white flowers, adapted to the high South Island scree.
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Banks Peninsula Sun Hebe
Veronica lavaudiana
Rare and beautiful native subshrub with pink buds, white flowers, and red-edged leaves, endemic to Banks Peninsula.
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North Cape Hebe
Veronica punicea
North Cape Hebe ( Veronica punicea ) is a rare ultramafic endemic shrub with magenta flowers, found only at Surville Cliffs.
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Lyall's Parahebe
Veronica lyallii
Charming low-growing subshrub with delicate white to pink flowers, naturally found in stony mountain habitats.
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Box-leaf Hebe
Veronica odora
A compact, hardy native shrub with small glossy leaves and short spikes of white flowers, versatile enough for both subalpine and coastal gardens.
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Disc Hebe
Veronica pinguifolia
A compact and very hardy alpine shrub with distinctive thick, blue-green scoop-shaped leaves and profuse clusters of white flowers in summer.
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Willow-Leaf Hebe
Veronica salicifolia (synonym)
Willow-Leaf Hebe is a fast-growing evergreen shrub with willow-like leaves and fragrant drooping flower spikes, a quintessential part of the New Zealand bush.
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Napuka
Veronica speciosa
Showy and resilient coastal shrub with glossy leathery leaves and striking magenta flower spikes, historically valued in Māori rituals and widely admired in gardens.
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Koromiko
Veronica stricta
Important Rongoā plant and hardy pioneer shrub featuring long pale green leaves and dense spikes of white flowers, thriving in open and disturbed habitats.
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Whipcord Hebe
Veronica tetragona
A unique North Island alpine shrub with four-sided branches and scale-like leaves that mimic a conifer, perfectly adapted to the harsh conditions of mountain fellfields.
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Topiary Hebe
Veronica topiaria
Naturally globular native shrub with attractive blue-grey foliage and white flowers, perfect for structural garden use.
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Small Toropapa
Alseuosmia pusilla
Alseuosmia pusilla, or Small Toropapa, is a compact evergreen shrub that has evolved to mimic the unpalatable Horopito to avoid being eaten by herbivores.
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Mountain Wineberry
Aristotelia fruticosa
Hardy divaricating shrub endemic to New Zealand, valued for its colourful berries and its role in providing habitat for native birds.
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Kahakaha
Astelia hastata
Giant epiphytic perching lily that forms massive nest-like clumps in the forest canopy, serving as a vital natural water tank.
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Daisy Bush
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia
Brachyglottis elaeagnifolia is a tough shrub daisy featuring leathery, elaeagnus-like leaves and yellow flowers, often found in subalpine and montane areas.
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Hector's Tree Daisy
Brachyglottis hectorii
Brachyglottis hectorii, or Hector's Tree Daisy, is a large South Island shrub featuring stout woolly branches and spectacular clusters of white daisy flowers in summer.
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Rautini
Brachyglottis huntii
Brachyglottis huntii, known as Rautini or Chatham Island Christmas Tree, is an endemic shrub daisy with leathery leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flower heads.
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New Zealand Daisy Bush
Brachyglottis laxifolia
Endemic South Island shrub with grey-green foliage and clusters of bright yellow daisy-like flowers.
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Monro's Daisy
Brachyglottis monroi
Brachyglottis monroi, or Monro's Daisy, is a compact South Island shrub known for its attractive wavy grey-green leaves and bright yellow daisy flowers, ideal for rock gardens.
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Stewart Island Daisy
Brachyglottis stewartiae
Robust coastal shrub daisy with leathery leaves and large yellow daisy heads, endemic to Stewart Island.
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Prostrate Broom
Carmichaelia appressa
Carmichaelia appressa is a rare prostrate native broom endemic to Kaitorete Spit, forming dense mats of interlaced branches that hug the ground in sandy coastal environments.
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Corrugated Broom
Carmichaelia corrugata
Unique dwarf native broom that forms low, dense mats of spreading, flattened stems, adapted to dry and rocky environments.
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Pink Broom
Carmichaelia glabrescens
Carmichaelia glabrescens, or Pink Broom, is a spectacular weeping native broom from the South Island, renowned for its profusion of scented pink pea-like flowers in mid-summer.
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Kirk's Broom
Carmichaelia kirkii
Rare native broom with slender, leafless stems, endemic to the South Island and found in open rocky or shrubby habitats.
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Desert Broom
Carmichaelia petriei
Hardy, leafless native shrub with stiff, flattened green stems, adapted to the arid and stony soils of the South Island.
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Shining Karamū
Coprosma lucida
Glossy-leaved native shrub found in coastal and lowland forests, producing large orange berries for native birds.
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Twiggy Coprosma
Coprosma rhamnoides
Common divaricating shrub with reddish-brown branches and tiny leaves, producing small berries varying from red to dark purple.
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Korokio
Corokia buddleioides
Northern coastal shrub with wiry branches and yellow starry flowers followed by dark berries.
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Wire-Netting Bush
Corokia cotoneaster
Corokia cotoneaster, or Wire-Netting Bush, is a unique divaricating shrub with interlaced branches and small yellow flowers, ideal for hedging and coastal gardens.
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Chatham Islands Corokia
Corokia macrocarpa
Corokia macrocarpa, known as the Chatham Islands Corokia, is an endemic shrub featuring silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow flowers followed by orange berries.
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Cockayne's Grass Tree
Dracophyllum cockayneanum
Hardy subalpine shrub with distinctive needle-like leaves and attractive spikes of small white flowers.
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Oliver's Grass Tree
Dracophyllum oliveri
Alpine shrub with tough, needle-like foliage and small white flowers, found in subalpine and alpine regions.
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Asbestos Inaka
Dracophyllum ophioliticum
Specialized shrub found only on ultramafic soils in the South Island, featuring slender branches and tough, narrow leaves.
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Totorowhiti
Dracophyllum strictum
Dracophyllum strictum, or Totorowhiti, is a low-growing, spreading shrub with broad, stiff leaves and elegant clusters of white tubular flowers, endemic to the North Island.
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Lindsay's Dwarf Mistletoe
Korthalsella lindsayi
Small, succulent parasitic plant with flattened green stems, often found growing on the branches of native shrubs and trees.
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Dwarf Mistletoe
Korthalsella salicornioides
Tiny, succulent parasitic plant with beaded stems that closely resemble the branches of its common hosts, Mānuka and Kānuka.
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Ramarama
Lophomyrtus bullata
Beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree with distinctive blistered leaves that turn deep reddish-bronze in winter.
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Rōhutu
Lophomyrtus obcordata
Rōhutu is a slender evergreen shrub with heart-shaped leaves and attractive white flowers, followed by berries that change from red to black.
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Poataniwha
Melicope simplex
Hardy divaricating shrub with small, rounded leaves that emit a pleasant citrus scent, white flowers and black seeds.
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Manakura
Melicytus micranthus
Hardy divaricating shrub with tiny leaves and greenish flowers, typically found in damp lowland forests and swamp margins.
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Parkinson's Rātā
Metrosideros parkinsonii
Rare and striking native shrub found in high-rainfall forests of the South Island and Little Barrier Island.
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Shrubby Tororaro
Muehlenbeckia astonii
Unique and threatened divaricating shrub with interlaced orange-toned branches, ideal for hedging and restoration.
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Northern Māpou
Myrsine aquilonia
Robust evergreen shrub or small tree endemic to the North Island, featuring glossy green leaves and attractive small fruit.
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Chatham Island Māpou
Myrsine chathamica
Resilient evergreen shrub endemic to the Chatham Islands, known for its glossy, fleshy leaves and dark purple fruit.
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Weeping Matipo
Myrsine divaricata
Hardy divaricating shrub with a distinctive weeping habit and tiny heart-shaped leaves, producing small purple berries.
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Great Barrier Tree Daisy
Olearia allomii
Rare and attractive native shrub endemic to Great Barrier Island, featuring leathery leaves and white daisy-like flowers.
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Coastal Tanguru
Olearia angulata
Olearia angulata is a hardy native tree daisy with wavy-edged, leathery leaves and small yellow daisy flowers, typically found in coastal and lowland areas of the North Island.
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Fragrant Tree Daisy
Olearia fimbriata
Rare and distinctive divaricating shrub with small leaves and highly fragrant flowers, found in the eastern South Island.
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Akepiro
Olearia furfuracea
Versatile native tree daisy with leathery, dark green leaves and white daisy flowers, thriving in coastal and lowland environments.
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Gardner's Tree Daisy
Olearia gardneri
Critically threatened deciduous shrub with small leaves and pale yellow flowers, found in only a few North Island locations.
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Shore Tree Daisy
Olearia lineata
Graceful native shrub with extremely narrow leaves and small, fragrant daisy flowers, found in open forests and shrublands.
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Lyall's Tree Daisy
Olearia lyallii
Robust coastal shrub daisy with large leathery leaves and yellow daisy flowers, found on subantarctic islands and parts of the South Island.
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Swamp Tree Daisy
Olearia telmatica
Recently described species of divaricating shrub with small leaves and fragrant flowers, adapted to damp, swampy habitats.
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Stiff Pittosporum
Pittosporum rigidum
Hardy divaricating shrub with small, leathery leaves and dark red fragrant flowers, adapted to subalpine scrub and rocky slopes.
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Needle-leaved Tōtara
Podocarpus acutifolius
Small podocarp shrub with narrow, sharp-pointed leaves and edible berries, endemic to the northern and western South Island.
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Lowland Horopito
Pseudowintera axillaris
Elegant evergreen shrub with glossy green, pepper-tasting leaves and red berries, commonly found in lowland forests.
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Horopito
Pseudowintera colorata
Colourful native shrub with blotched yellow-green and red leaves, renowned for its spicy taste and medicinal properties.
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Northland Horopito
Pseudowintera insperata
Rare and localized evergreen shrub with glossy leaves, endemic to Northland and distinguished by its unique floral characteristics.
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Travers's Horopito
Pseudowintera traversii
Compact evergreen shrub with small leathery leaves and tiny white flowers, endemic to the northwest South Island.
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Taurepo
Rhabdothamnus solandri
Charming native shrub known for its vibrant orange or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers, adapted for pollination by native honeyeaters.
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