native trees wellington
Discovering the right native trees for Wellington gardens or restoration projects is essential for supporting local biodiversity and creating beautiful, resilient landscapes. Wellington's unique climate—with its coastal breezes, rainfall, and occasional frosts—means that selecting the best native species will ensure your trees thrive for years to come. Whether you’re restoring a patch of bush, landscaping a Wellington backyard, or planning an eco-friendly planting, native trees bring texture, interest, and ecological balance to your space. At our nursery, we’re proud to offer a curated selection of native trees Wellington gardeners and landowners can rely on.
Prumnopitys taxifolia (Matai)
Prumnopitys taxifolia, commonly known as Matai or Black Pine, is a stately, NZ native tree with quite different juvenile and adult forms. The juvenile form has orange branches held with a tangled appearance and silver-coloured foliage. The tree eventually develops dense, yellow-green foliage and distinctive hammer mark patterns on the trunk. It typically grows to 10 m tall and 6 m wide in 10 years, but will eventually reach 25-30 m tall after several more decades. The different forms make Prumnopitys taxifolia both an unusual and attractive plant that is ideal for including in a mixed planting in a large garden or for using in a native revegetation project.
From $329.63
Hedycarya arborea
Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as Pigeonwood, is a New Zealand native tree valued for its attractive foliage and wildlife benefits. This evergreen tree produces glossy green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant flowers in spring, followed by orange fruit that attract kererū and other native birds. It is an important species for biodiversity and a striking addition to native gardens and restoration projects.
From $438.39
