Austroderia richardii - Toetoe
A fast-growing and attractive native New Zealand tussock, Toetoe features lush green foliage and striking cream plumes in summer and autumn. Ideal for native landscaping, regeneration projects, roadsides, and low shelter plantings, this hardy grass brings movement and texture to any setting.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Drought, salt, wetland, and wind resistant.
• Endemic Distribution: Primarily found in the South Island, with possible occurrences in the North Island (east of Cape Palliser). Also naturalised in Tasmania.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 3m
• Flowering: September – November (cream-coloured flowers)
• Fruiting: October – March
Ideal Uses:
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Shelter belts
Enhance your landscape with the resilience and beauty of Toetoe—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A fast-growing and attractive native New Zealand tussock, Toetoe features lush green foliage and striking cream plumes in summer and autumn. Ideal for native landscaping, regeneration projects, roadsides, and low shelter plantings, this hardy grass brings movement and texture to any setting.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Drought, salt, wetland, and wind resistant.
• Endemic Distribution: Primarily found in the South Island, with possible occurrences in the North Island (east of Cape Palliser). Also naturalised in Tasmania.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 3m
• Flowering: September – November (cream-coloured flowers)
• Fruiting: October – March
Ideal Uses:
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Shelter belts
Enhance your landscape with the resilience and beauty of Toetoe—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
A fast-growing and attractive native New Zealand tussock, Toetoe features lush green foliage and striking cream plumes in summer and autumn. Ideal for native landscaping, regeneration projects, roadsides, and low shelter plantings, this hardy grass brings movement and texture to any setting.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Drought, salt, wetland, and wind resistant.
• Endemic Distribution: Primarily found in the South Island, with possible occurrences in the North Island (east of Cape Palliser). Also naturalised in Tasmania.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 3m
• Flowering: September – November (cream-coloured flowers)
• Fruiting: October – March
Ideal Uses:
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Shelter belts
Enhance your landscape with the resilience and beauty of Toetoe—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside of these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”