Pigeonwood, Porokaiwhiri - 166SS

Pigeonwood, Porokaiwhiri - 166SS

Details   Pigeon Wood is an attractive small tree with glossy leaves, clear white flowers followed by bright orange berries. These are a very important food source for Kereru and make it an attractive tree. It grows about 8 meters tall. Pigeonwood prefers a sheltered site with plenty of moisture and good soil, in semi-shade.
Propagation: Sow Pigeonwood seeds directly on to a firm bed of seed raising mix and press well in, cover with a light layer of mix.  Seedlings will come up in Autumn.
Botanical name   hedycarya arborea
Grower name   Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest   October 2021
Contains at least   30
Price per packet   $4.50
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Pittosporum - Karo - 157CMK

Pittosporum - Karo - 157CMK

Details   Small coastal tree that pretty much grows thru out NZ now, the red flowers like other pittosporum has a lovely scent more noticeable in the evening, great as a hedging tree or stand alone. Karo has a thick leaf similar to pohutukawa with white underside. Grows to 5 m, very frost hardy.
Botanical name   Pittosporum crassifolium
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest   Dec 2022
Contains at least   40
Price per packet   $4.50
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Pittosporum - Wrinkled Blue - 210CMK

Pittosporum - Wrinkled Blue - 210CMK

Details   Beautiful blue/green foliage, quick growing, good as a hedging, screening or stand alone tree, can clip to desired shape. Height 4 m, tolerates frost.
Botanical name   Pittrosporum tenufolium
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest   Feb 2022
Contains at least   40
Price per packet   $4.50
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Pittosporum Lemonwood, Tarata - 185SS

Pittosporum Lemonwood, Tarata - 185SS

Details   Lemonwood can grow up to 12 m tall and is NZ's largest Pittosporum it can be grown throughout New Zealand but will need some protection from heavy frost when young.
Propagation: Seed is best cold treated in the fridge for 6 weeks.  Sow seeds directly on to a firm bed of seed raising mix and press in, cover with a light layer of mix. Sow in Autumn sow in pots outside and seedlings should appear in spring.
Botanical name   pittosporum eugenioides
Grower name   Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest   Jan 2023
Contains at least   40
Price per packet   $5.50
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Pohutukawa - Springfire/Mauri Princess - 124CMK

Pohutukawa - Springfire/Mauri Princess - 124CMK

Details   Grows to 5 m, sensitive to frost while still young, good as a screening or specimen tree. Grows well in coastal area.
Botanical name   Metrosideros excelsa
Contains at least   100
Date Of Seed Harvest   2021
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Price per packet   $4.50
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Pohutukawa Metrosideros exselsa - 110CMK

Pohutukawa Metrosideros exselsa - 110CMK

Details   Often called the NZ native Christmas Tree, grows to 9-10 m tall, can be used as a screen or hedge tree. Tolerates drought, wind and salt spray Easy to grow, plant in free draining soil
Botanical name   Pohutukawa Metrosideros exselsa
Contains at least   approx 100
Date Of Seed Harvest   2021
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Price per packet   $4.50
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Red Matipo, Mapou - 184SS

Red Matipo, Mapou - 184SS

Details   Red Matipo is a species native to the North, South and Stewart Island of New Zealand, it grows into a small shrub or tree to a height of 4-6 meters. It can be used as a revegetation species or in an understory position. Propagation: Sow Red Matipo seeds directly onto a firm bed of seed raising mix and press well in. Cover with a light layer of mix.  Seedlings usually appear in two to three months depending on temperature.
Botanical name   myrsine australis
Grower name   Sarah Smith
Date Of Seed Harvest   March 2022
Storage Info   Seed frozen stored
Contains at least   30
Price per packet   $5.50
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Renga Renga Lily - 127SS

Renga Renga Lily - 127SS

Details   Renga Renga Lily also known as the New Zealand Rock Lily, is a great replacement for the invasive agapanthus and an alternative to bromeliads. Renga Renga lilies are clump forming perennials about 75 cm tall with soft grey green arching strappy leaves. They cope well with dry coastal areas but do best in dappled shade and when mass planted they are an impressive sight in spring and summer when they send up tall spikes that produce clouds of white flowers that are followed by fruits and seeds that are attractive to birds.
Propagation: Seed scarification is recommended, place seeds in a cup of warm water, leave to cool for 24hrs then sow seeds directly on to a firm bed of seed raising mix and press well in. Cover with a light layer of mix.  
Botanical name   Arthropodium cirratum
Grower name   Sarah Smith
Contains at least   30
Price per packet   $4.50
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Ribbon Wood - 153CMK

Ribbon Wood - 153CMK

Details   Ribbon woods in there natural environment can grow 5/10 meters depending on soil type and location, outside of its forest environment it's best to prune like what is seen in the photo. If planted out in the open they tend to grow extra limbs but as the tree gets older the limbs can start to split apart letting rainwater in and in the end kill it. Ribbon woods tolerate fairly strong winds and very dry soils. Can be planted quite close together when group planting, If you have them in your area Wood pigeons enjoy their fruit.
Botanical name   Plagianthus regius
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Date Of Seed Harvest   Feb 2024
Contains at least   30
Price per packet   $4.50
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Toi toi - Mini - 91aCMK

Toi toi - Mini - 91aCMK

Details   An easy care plant with lush green foliage that is drought and wind tolerant, grows well in free draining soil. Grows to around a metre tall
Botanical name   Chronochioa flavicans
Contains at least   100
Date Of Seed Harvest   Feb 2022
Grower name   Carla McKnight
Storage Info   Seed stock refreshed yearly
Price per packet   $4.50
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