fastest growing nz native trees
If you’re looking to add height, shelter, or native beauty to your New Zealand garden in record time, searching for the fastest growing NZ native trees is a smart move. Whether you’re establishing a quick privacy screen, restoring native habitats, or simply eager for lush greenery, choosing robust, speedy species will make all the difference. NZ’s unique environment offers a number of natives that not only shoot up rapidly but also support local biodiversity, attract birds, and handle our climate’s challenges with ease.
Hoheria sextylosa (Lacebark)
Hoheria sextylosa, commonly known as Lacebark or the Lace Bark Tree, is a quick growing, NZ native tree. The bark has a lace like appearance, hence the common name. It features masses of small, white flowers in early autumn. The flowers are complemented with glossy, dark green leaves which serve as a lovely backdrop to the flowers as it grows to 5 m tall and 2.5 m wide. Hoheria sextylosa is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in revegetation programs, planted as a quick growing shelter tree, included in riparian plantings, or grown as a specimen.
From $18.83
Plagianthus regius (Ribbonwood)
Plagianthus regius, commonly known as Ribbonwood or Manatu, is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing native trees. It can reach 10–15 metres tall and is recognised for its graceful, layered foliage and slender form. In the spring, it produces masses of small, fragrant, cream-coloured flowers that attract birds and insects. Ribbonwood thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates a range of soil types. Ideal for shelter belts, revegetation, and native plantings, it adds beauty and ecological value to any landscape.
From $24.23
