Sorry, we're closed.

Unfortunately, Oratia Native Plant Nursery has now closed down. For further information, click here.

What should I plant?
Search by name:
And/or by attributes:

Full sun
Mid sun
Shade


Damp
Moist
 Dry  

   
Sheltered
Exposed


Type:
Height: to
Spread: to
Clear search form
Browse catalogue A-Z
Internet Purchases
Plant purchases direct from this website are thriving. It is convenient, saves travelling to ONPN, and can be done 24/7. Here is the response of a recent client:

"Thank you very much. My cordylines arrived today :) I am very impressed with your prompt service and the quality of my new babies.

I will definitely order plants from you in the future.

Thanks again, Courtney"
Coprosma arborea
Height: 6m;  Spread: 5m
Mamangi (Tree)
The largest Coprosma can form a large tree. It has olive coloured leaves turning yellow in winter. Birds love the glassy fruit on female plant.
» Click here for our Coprosma arborea article published in the Titirangi Tatler, March 2011...
» For a landscaping perspective on Coprosma see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
This tree, planted at the entrance to the nursery, is probably about 10 years old.
Young Coprosma arborea
Coprosma arborea at Rahui Kahika Reserve, Titirangi
Growing tips:
On 21/04/2009, Oratia Native Plant Nursery said:
The most under-rated tree in the northern half of the North Island. This is a fantastic tree. It is often dominant in the canopy and provides heaps of clear glassy fruit for the birds. Every garden needs at least 3 to get both male and female plants.
Copyright © Oratia Native Plant Nursery Limited, 2007