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Nz Native Trees For Bees

Sophora chathamica

Sophora chathamica, commonly known as the Coastal Kowhai, is a NZ native tree grown for its foliage and flowers. It has attractive fern-like leaves and masses of yellow flowers in spring as it grows to 10 m tall and 4 m wide. Sophora chathamica is commonly grown as a specimen, included in a native planting, added to a coastal garden, or planted to attract birds.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 10.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Coastal, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern, Native

Kunzea robusta

Kunzea robusta, commonly known as Kanuka or the White Tea Tree, is a fast growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves which release a pleasant fragrance when touched or in a light breeze. Small, white flowers are borne in abundance through summer and are great for attracting birds and bees. This evergreen typically grows to 8 m tall and 4 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Kunzea robusta is commonly grown for shelter, clipped into a slender hedge, or used in native revegetation and riparian plantings.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 4.00 m
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Ponds, Screening
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Formal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern, Native, Riparian
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Alectryon excelsus (Titoki Tree)

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Podocarpus totara (Totara)

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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo (Toon Tree)

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Podocarpus totara Aurea (Golden Totara Tree)

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Laurelia novae-zelandiae (Pukatea)

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Hedycarya arborea

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Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa)

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Agathis australis (Kauri Tree)

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Olearia lineata (Daisy Tree)

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Dicksonia squarrosa

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Magnolia Vulcan (Magnolia Vulcan tree)

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Laurus nobilis angustifolia (Bay Tree angustifolia)

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Paulownia tomentosa (Empress Tree)

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Dracaena draco (Canary Islands Dragon Tree)

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Sophora chathamica

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