Native Plants That Attract Birds
Knightia excelsa
Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual yet attractive, dark red flowers bloom across the tree in summer and are great for attracting birds. The flowers are complemented by long, narrow leaves that are mid-green and held densely on upright branches. This tree grows with a somewhat narrow habit, reaching approximately 30 m in height and 8 m in width. Knightia excelsa is commonly included in native revegetation projects, grown as a specimen in extensive gardens or parks, or planted to attract birds.
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Sophora Goldies Mantle (Sophora Goldies Mantle )
Sophora Goldies Mantle is a variety of Kowhai with a semi-weeping form. It features mid green, fern like foliage that has a soft appearance. The foliage is adorned with masses of golden, pea like flowers through summer as it grows to 6 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Sophora Goldies Mantle is commonly included in native plantings, grown as a specimen, planted to attract birds, or included in a mixed planting in a large garden.
