Bird Gardens

Plants For Birds

Transform your garden into a more vibrant space by including plants that attract birds. Birds are not only delightful to watch and listen to, but they also play a vital role in the ecosystem as pollinators and pest controllers. By choosing the right plants, you can provide them with food, shelter, and nesting sites, creating a thriving bird-friendly oasis that your friends will envy.

10 Plants To Attract Birds

The ten best plants for attracting birds are Titoki, Wineberry, Kowhai, Pigeonwood, Puriri, Mulberries, Phormium tenax, Karamu, Fuchsia procumbens, and Kakabeak. These plants provide a variety of food that will encourage a good range of birds to visit. These will attract Tui and a host of other native birds. The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants, we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

There are numerous other NZ native plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “NZ native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

5 Native Plants To Attract Birds

The five best NZ native trees for attracting birds are Titoki, Wineberry, Kowhai, Pigeonwood, and Puriri. These will attract Tui and a host of other native birds. There are numerous other NZ native plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “NZ native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Attract Birds To My Garden

Planting a range of different species will attract birds to a garden. The five best NZ native trees for attracting birds are Titoki, Wineberry, Kowhai, Pigeonwood, and Puriri. These will attract Tui and a host of other native birds. There are numerous other NZ native plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “NZ native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them. You may also find our article, Native Plants That Attract Birds very useful.

Australian Natives To Attract Birds

The best Australian native plants for attracting birds are Callistemon, Correa, Kangaroo Paws, Wattles, Corymbia, and [Banksia](/shop/plants/latin/b/banksia}. These plants provide a variety of food that will encourage a wide range of birds to visit. There are numerous other plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants, we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them. You may find our article, 10 Plants To Attract Birds useful also.

Best Bird Attracting Plants

The best plants for attracting birds are Titoki, Wineberry, Kowhai, Pigeonwood, Flax, and Puriri. These will attract Tui and a host of other native birds. There are numerous other plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Can A Small Garden Attract Birds?

Gardens of any size will attract birds if you have plants that provide them with food. For example, planting a single Kowhai is almost certainly going to attract Tui. Even planting a small Callistemon will attract smaller birds.

There are a host of plants that will attract other native birds, and the The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds.” That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Creating A Biodiversity Corridor

Having different species of plants connected via valleys and streams is known as a biodiversity corridor. Such corridors are critical for creating habitats where birds can thrive. It also has the advantage of enabling the different plant species to spread. As birds consume the seed and fruit, they spread important species such as Rimu, Titoki, Kauri, and Kahikatea as just a few examples, through these areas.

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them. You may also find our article, Native Plants That Attract Birds very useful. Further, The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different plant options that attract birds. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

Designing A Garden To Attract Birds

The Plant Company commonly designs gardens to attract birds. It is not a quick process as the plants selected must not only be in keeping with the surrounds and architecture, but also attract birds in a manner that is safe for the clients’ pets and children. We have produced a suite of articles about plants that attract birds, to aid your planning. If that is all too much and you want some help, we have an affordable Landscape Design Service that can complete the design work for you. Feel free to Contact us anytime.

Evergreen Plants To Attract Birds

There are a host of evergreen plants that attract birds, and the The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds” and also the one for “Evergreen” under the seasonality heading. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and you can even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Flowering Cherry That Attracts Tui

Prunus campanula 'Superba' is the flowering cherry that Tui’s go crazy over. The Plant Company have observed upwards of four Tui in our singe tree for nearly two weeks while it flowered.

There are numerous plants that are also great for attracting birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

How Do I Attract Tui To My Garden?

The preferred food of Tui is nectar and seeds from NZ native plants such as Kowhai, Flax, Cabbage Trees, and Mountain Five-Finger. They also have a liking for the flowering cherry, Prunus campanula 'Superba'. Therefore, having as many of these included in a planting will greatly increase your chances of attracting this amazing bird.

There are a host of plants that will attract other native birds, and the The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds.” That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and you can even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Native Plants That Attract Birds

There are many NZ native plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “NZ native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options. You can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc and even turn on a filter for your location.

The most common NZ native trees for attracting birds are Titoki, Alseuosmia macrophylla, Wineberry, Marble Leaf, Tawa, Taraire, Coprosma grandifolia, Coprosma lucida, Karamu, Cabbage Trees, Karaka, Rimu, Kahikatea, Elaeocarpus dentatus, Tree Fuchsia, Pigeonwood, Hoheria populnea, Rewarewa, Melicope ternata, Mahoe, Pohutukawa, Passiflora tetranda, , Karo, Pittosporums, Nikau Palm, Seven Finger, Poroporo, Kowhai, Cordyline indivisa, and Puriri.

The most common NZ native shrubs for attracting birds are Coprosma repens, Griselinia littoralis, Corokia, Manuka, Kanuka, Kawakawa, Flax, Tainui, Pomaderris kumeraho, Pseudopanax, Alseuosmia macrophylla, Hebes, Phormium cookianum, Rhabdothamnus solandri, Kakabeak, Clematis paniculata, Cytisus, and Three Kings Climber.

The most common NZ native grasses and low-growing plants for attracting birds are Astelia, Libertia, Dianella, Coprosma acerosa, Coprosma brunnea, Muehlenbeckia axillaris, Muehlenbeckia complexa, Podocarpus nivalis, Pratia, and Fuchsia procumbens.

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

Non-NZ Native Plants That Attract Birds

There are numerous exotic plants that are also great for attracting birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “non-native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options. You can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location.

Plants that are non-NZ native and attract birds include Dogwoods, Mulberries, Amelanchier, Crab Apples, Picea, Rhus typhina, Viburnum, Ilex, Callistemon, Correa, Kangaroo Paws, Wattles, Corymbia, Abutilon, and [Banksia](/shop/plants/latin/b/banksia}. In short, plants with fruit, berries, or nectar are highly likely to attract birds. That is why Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, etc, tend to be a bird magnet.

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them. You may also find our article, Native Plants That Attract Birds very useful.

Planting To Attract And Retain Birds

Birds come to a garden in search of food that is free from predators. It is therefore important to have a wide variety of plants that supply them with food year-round, and to ensure that cats and rats won’t be hunting them.

To retain birds in a garden typically requires at least 15 different species that will flower and fruit at different times. Obviously, this would take considerable room and can be a challenge with smaller gardens. When space is limited The Plant Company recommends scouting the local area to identify the current plant species providing food, and therefore planting something different. We also recommend feeding the birds during times of low food supply using bird feeders will help retain their presence. The plants used to attract birds are covered in the articles Native Plants That Attract Birds, Ten Plants To Attract Birds, and Non-NZ Native Plants That Attract Birds.

There is usually a compromise when deciding what to plant as ultimately the plant needs to suit the space and be aesthetically pleasing. Fortunately, The Plant Company has made this task easier for you! Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can reduce those options by turning on filters for trees, shrubs, etc. You can turn on a filter for NZ natives and even one for your location!

Remember, the key to retaining birds is variety of plants within a 200-300 metre radius. Also, the safer you can make their home, the more likely they will stay and attract more birds. Good luck!

Should I Only Plant NZ Natives To Attract Birds?

The purists would say that only NZ natives should be planted to attract birds. However, The Plant Company agrees that while natives are important, it is perfectly fine to plant non-native species as well. Different plants will attract different birds, so it is important to consider what bird species you are looking to attract. At the same time, consider whether you actually like the plants that attract the bird(s). This is all part of the compromise between having an aesthetic space that also attracts birds.

There are numerous plants that are also great for attracting birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and even turn on a filter for your location!

What Attracts Birds To A Garden?

Birds come to a garden in search of food that is free from predators. Those food sources include nectar from flowers, seeds, fruit, and insects. However, they will be deterred if cats, rats, mice, and the like are present. They will likely also choose better sites to nest. The other key aspect is to have a variety of species that provide food for as much of the year as possible. When food supplies dwindle, the birds will disappear as they seek nourishment elsewhere. The Plant Company recommends feeding the birds during this time using bird feeders to retain their presence.

It is always amazing how quickly bird populations will increase in an area with food, security, and shelter. The Plant Company has produced a series of articles on attracting birds to a garden that we hope will help you in your quest to attract birds.

What Trees Attract Kereru?

The preferred food of Kereru is fruit from NZ native plants such as Miro, Tawa, Taraire, Kahikatea, Nikau Palm, and Coprosma. Therefore, having as many of these included in a planting will greatly increase your chances of attracting this amazing bird.

There are a host of plants that will attract other native birds, and the The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “Attracts Birds.” That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and you can even turn on a filter for your location! The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.

What Trees Do Birds Like NZ?

The most popular trees for birds in NZ are Titoki, Wineberry, Kowhai, Pigeonwood, and Puriri. These will attract Tui and a host of other native birds. There are numerous other NZ native plants that attract birds and The Plant Company has made it easy for you to find different options for your climate. Simply use our Plant Finder Tool and turn on the filter for “NZ native” and also turn on the one for “Attracts Birds”. That will bring up numerous options and you can turn on filters for trees, shrubs, etc, and you can even turn on a filter for your location!

The Plant Company has a huge range of bird attracting plants and we invite you to check them out. We have taken great care to provide detailed information with each of them.