Summer snowflake, Leucojum aestivum, Side view of cluster of white bells tipped with green, Others in background.

Summer snowflake, Leucojum aestivum, Side view of cluster of white bells tipped with green.

Cook Strait Kowhai, Sophora molloyi, Panicles of dense yellow flowers dangling among tiny green leaves.

Heartnut, Juglans ailantifolia, Side view of long green catkins and new leaves emerging on the end of a twig.

Black false hellebore, Veratrum nigrum, Bright green ribbed large leaves creating a pattern.

Boxleaf hebe, Hebe odora, Side view of several sprigs of leaves with selective focus.

Gunnera manicata, Side view of emerging spikey spring leaves with large flower spikes.

Beech, Fagus sylvatica, Side view of small twig with soft spring leaves, and backlight showing veins.

Beech, Fagus sylvatica, View looking up underneath twigs with bright green spring leaves in dappled sunlight.

Sweet box, Sarcococca confusa, Close cropped view of the scented white flowers and glossy leaves.

Rose, Rosa 'Golden smiles', Close view of one yellow flower opening, covered with frost.

Calamondin, Citrus madurensis, Fruit growing with leaves covered in raindrops.