best nz native plants for gardens
Discovering the best NZ native plants for gardens is one of the simplest ways to create a vibrant, low-maintenance, and eco-friendly landscape that thrives in New Zealand’s unique climate. Native plants are well-adapted to local conditions, attract birds and pollinators, and provide year-round beauty. Whether you’re planning a contemporary courtyard, family backyard, or relaxed cottage garden, there is a diverse selection of natives suitable for all garden styles and sizes.
Carpodetus serratus
Carpodetus serratus, commonly known as the Putaputaweta Tree or Marble Leaf, is an attractive, NZ native tree with spreading branches that host marbled foliage. It grows with an open framework, though the juvenile form tends to have distinctly tangled growth and a greater degree of leaf marbling. It typically grows to 8 m in height and 3 m in width, performing best when planted in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. Carpodetus serratus is commonly grown as a specimen, added to a mixed planting in a large garden, or included in revegetation and native projects.
From $343.89
Coprosma kirkii
Coprosma kirkii, commonly known as Creeping Coprosma, is a hardy NZ native groundcover shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and small glossy green leaves. This evergreen plant spreads across the ground, suppressing weeds and providing year round greenery. Naturally tough, it thrives in exposed and coastal conditions, making it ideal for low maintenance gardens, banks, and rockeries. Creeping Coprosma is both practical and attractive in NZ landscapes.
From $20.18
