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Records 1 to 10 of 20 Plants by Common Name - P Carpodetus serratus Putaputaweta A small gracefully shaped tree with open framework. The Maori name meaning "many wetas" - refers to wetas living in the holes left by Puriri moth larvae. Abundant white flowers in spring followed by seed capsules which are enyoyed by birds. Good in damp shaded sites. Quick growing. Can be used as a street or shade tree. Height 5m x Width 3m - symbol key Clematis paniculata Puawhananga A vigorous vine well known for its beautiful display of white flowers in early spring. The plants we grow are all male and have been selected for the large size of the flower and the prolific flowering - symbol key Clianthus Flamingo Pink Kakabeak Showy deep rose-pink flowers. Height 1m x Width 1.5m - symbol key Desmoschoenus spiralis Pingao A sand dune grass which has become quite rare in some areas where exotic grasses have taken over. The golden leaves are stiffly arched and occur in tufts along the underground runners. A very important plant for sand stabilisation. Used by Maori for fine weaving. Will grow in very dry conditions. Height 60cm - symbol key Dodonea viscosa Purpurea Purple Ake A purple leaved variety of the above. Height 4m plus x Width 2m - symbol key Elatostema rugosum Parataniwha Groundcovering herbaceous plant with large bronze-green leaves with pink tonings. Loves to grow in moist to wet soils and performs well in quite heavily shaded areas where it is often difficult to establish plants. Effective when planted alongside water. Can be damaged by heavy frosts when planted in the open. Also referred to as NZ begonia Height 60cm x Width 1m - symbol key Hedycarya arborea Pigeonwood A small tree with attractive dark green foliage and orange fruits which are a favourite food of the native pigeon. Grow in semi-shade and moist conditions. Young plants are frost tender. Height 5m x Width 3m - symbol key Laurelia novae-zelandiae Pukatea A magnificent slow growing large tree with distinctive buttresses at the trunk base. The foliage is glossy green. An excellent tree for growing in swampy areas Height 20m plus x Width 3m - symbol key Libocedrus bidwillii Pahautea Excellent tree for specimen planting. It has a narrow growth habit so is suitable for smaller gardens. Adaptable and hardy. Height 4m x Width 2m - symbol key Melicope simplex Poataniwha Versatile shrub of interest to collectors. Divaricating branches Height 2m - symbol key   Records 1 to 10 of 20