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Welcome to Bushmansfriend April 2005 newsletter .
Bushmansfriend provides products,experiences and information pertaining to NZ Native plants.
Seeds, Photos, Information, Wairakau Stream Guided Walk.
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Cordyline: The cabbage trees.
All New Zealanders are familiar with the iconic cabbage tree but did you know there are six species of Cordyline in the New Zealand flora, as well as many horticultural varieties?.
The genus Cordyline is a member of the Agave family and consists of about fifteen species found in Polynesia, Australia, India and Malaysia.
Cordyline australis , Ti or cabbage tree need no introduction and offers the landscaper a tree that characterises the New Zealand landscape. Found throughout New Zealand, they are easy to grow from seed and do well in a variety of soils and situations.
Cordyline indivisa, Toi or Mountain Cabbage tree has a distribution from Thames south and prefers cooler conditions. It has broader, bluer leaves than C. australis and seldom branches.
Cordyline pumilio, Ti rauriki, dwarf cabbage tree is a small grass like plant of the forest floor up to 1 metre tall and is ideal amongst Carex and Hebe in an ornamental border
Cordyline kaspar, is endemic to Northlands three Kings Islands and is becoming common in northern gardens. Smaller and squatter than C. australis it fits well into urban landscaping. The leaves are softer and more glossy than C. australis.
Cordyline banksii Ti Ngahere bush cabbage tree, is found from north Cape to Marlborough and Westland. Its soft droping leaves, often with an orange mid rib makes an attractive feature in a wetter or shadey spot in the garden.its large inflorescence is another attractive feature.
Cordyline terminalis Ti pore is naturally endemic to the Kermadec islands, and was cultivated for its sugary roots and stems.
To order seeds of the cabbage treesclick here
Whats new at Bushmans friend
This month I have restructured the home page in order for it to load quicker and reduce clutter. I have added 5 new banners that structure the new layout .All the existing content is still on the website. I have had problems trying to get the banners to link form this email, however on the website just click on the banner to be taken to that page.Click on the links below to view
Bushmansfriend guided walk: Wairakau stream track
In the quiet folds of Whangaroa. An article by Liz van der Laarse on the guided walk
Bushmansfriend makes the back page of the NZ Herald!!!
I entered this photo in the photo competition "the best view from your office". The heralds comments were : SUN,SEA,SAND: Tony Foster gets a constantly changing view from his "workplace", the vessel Wairakau, which offers trips around Whangaroa Harbour.I am eagerly waiting the outcome of the competition.
Whats that Plant?
Cultivation and botanical information on 24 common trees or shrubs.
Order Native Plant seeds on line
Native Plant seeds. We have over 65 species of NZ plant seed for sale. The new seeding season is beginning.
Nothing to do with the bush. But a good activity to do when you are not in the bush. Surfing Photos
Powerpoint slide shows
Teachers and educators make use of these slideshows that highlight the features of NZ native plants. Ideal for student projects and the living world topic.Click here
 
Credit card facilities
Bushmansfriend now accepts on line credit card transactions for visa and mastercard.
Thinking of a holiday in Northland??.
Check out these links for superior accomodation. www.totaranorth.co.nz , Mill Bay Motel. , The Cats Pyjamas
Or enjoy a relaxing houseboat holiday on the magestic Whangaroa harbour.
Best wishes and feel free to forward this email to friends who may appreciate the special features of the New Zealand flora.
Contact Details e-mail
Tony Foster
73 Campbell Rd
Totara North
Rd 2 Kaeo
Northland
New Zealand
ph 64 09 4051844
0276805588
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