Spring Growth in the East Bush

Spring has well and truely sprung. It is a lovely time of year with plants in full, lush green growth.

Pasture with Poplar trees planted to stabilise the land. Jenkins Hill can be seen in the background.

Pittosporum are a commonly planted native in New Zealand gardens because they are attractive, grow quickly and are relatively cheap. They do well in the Forest. Because they grow quickly they can get above the Spring grass growth. In the background can be seen the slopes of the West block.

Pseudopanax are another commonly planted native in New Zealand gardens.

Two different types of Ake ake with smaller Pittosporum bushes.

A juvenile Lancewood. Once established this plant easily grows above the grass.

Three Hebes - another common and easily grown native plant, various varities exist.