Identifying NZ Plants (not just Natives)

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#228531 10-Jan-2018 13:44

I'd like to ID my shrubs. Out of interest, re care, and re helpful pruning/trimming info, and any other helpful info. I need to bring these things under control, but properly

I can and will Google, and scour images. There are many apps to help, although they seem to be US, or UK, etc. I dont know where any non NZ native plants I have come from

Any hints, recommended NZ websites, or any apps that may be international or comprehensive?

TIA

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#1935570 10-Jan-2018 13:47

Flick me a picture and i'll pass it by the house expert...

he should know what it is, probably quote you the botanical name for it and labor on about care. Learnt his job well...

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#1935622 10-Jan-2018 14:49

hio77:

Flick me a picture and i'll pass it by the house expert...

he should know what it is, probably quote you the botanical name for it and labor on about care. Learnt his job well...

Cheers, but there are a few, maybe 16 as I have a quick count out of my windows! I'll check native websites tonight and maybe flick you an email with some pics?

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#1935626 10-Jan-2018 14:57

tdgeek:

hio77:

Flick me a picture and i'll pass it by the house expert...

he should know what it is, probably quote you the botanical name for it and labor on about care. Learnt his job well...

Cheers, but there are a few, maybe 16 as I have a quick count out of my windows! I'll check native websites tonight and maybe flick you an email with some pics?

Sounds good.

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#1936057 11-Jan-2018 10:27

I suggest NatureWatch. It is the best place in New Zealand to get identifications from experts, and you contribute to citizen science.

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#1936170 11-Jan-2018 12:36

Whip around and take a small clipping and photo of each and head down to your local garden centre. The internet is not always the best source of info. There are so many variants these days a bit of local knowledge will go a long way.

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