Foliage

There are many different contrasts of foliage in this part of the garden. You can also see the results of my great Pittosporum pruning and limbing up exercise.

The plants here have the advantage of excellent soil, a good irrigation system, and good shelter from the cold southerly winds.

Dogwood and Flax

The slow growing Dogwood tree has beautifully coloured leaves, and the whole area is carpeted with purple variegated honesty in spring. Take the graceful red flax, add some rhododendrons, and you have the perfect New Zealand woodland garden!