native plant species
Discovering New Zealand’s unique native plant species offers more than just visual delight—these plants are integral to our landscapes, biodiversity, and heritage. Whether you’re starting a garden, restoring land, or simply taking a keen interest in local ecology, understanding and using native plant species brings numerous benefits. Native plants are adapted to our climate and soils, generally require less maintenance, and provide vital food and shelter for native birds and insects.
Sophora longicarinata (Limestone Kowhai)
Sophora longicarinata is a rare and beautiful NZ native tree belonging to the kowhai family. This evergreen to semi deciduous species is admired for its finely divided leaves and masses of golden yellow flowers that appear in spring, attracting native birds such as tui and bellbirds. Naturally found in limited areas of NZ, it makes a stunning specimen tree, adding both ecological value and ornamental appeal to gardens, lifestyle blocks, and revegetation projects.
From $358.98
Prumnopitys ferruginea
Prumnopitys ferruginea, commonly known as Miro, is a majestic New Zealand native tree belonging to the Podocarp family. This long lived evergreen species is renowned for its attractive dark green foliage and fleshy red seed cones that attract native birds such as kererū. Miro is a slow growing but highly valuable specimen tree that brings heritage, shade, and ecological importance to NZ gardens and landscapes. It is ideal for large properties, parks, and native revegetation projects.
From $453.48
