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Our wholesale native plant nursery is based in Te Miro, Cambridge, supplying quality native plants for restoration projects across the North Island. Minimum order of 250 plants.

Planning your planting for 2027?
Explore our native plant range below, or talk to our team about plant supply and planning your project for next season.

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Pittosporum Eugenioides (Lemonwood)

Description

Lemonwood (Pittosporum eugenioides), or tarata, is a top pick for fast shelter, biodiversity, and a touch of natural fragrance. With its glossy leaves, scented flowers, and tough nature, it’s a restoration essential.

Fast & Hardy: Quick to establish, providing shelter and structure for regenerating bush.
Pollinator Magnet: Sweetly scented yellow flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Soil Stabilizer: Strong roots help with erosion control on slopes and disturbed land.

How to Use It

Ideal for shelterbelts, mixed native plantings, and erosion-prone areas.
Pair with the restoration 'Forward Pack' (karamu, mānuka, kānuka, cabbage tree kohuhu and akeake) for a fast-growing, biodiverse mix.
Low-maintenance— we recommend releasing in the Spring (maybe again in the Summer depending on weed growth), then let it thrive.

Lemonwood is a tough, beautiful, and wildlife-friendly tree that brings resilience and biodiversity to any restoration project. It grows into quite a large tree which allows other species to establish beneath it. Plant it and enjoy the scent of success!

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