nz native trees for bees
Supporting our buzzing pollinators is vital for New Zealand’s ecosystems and gardens alike. Choosing the right NZ native trees for bees not only creates a welcoming habitat but also helps ensure more resilient fruiting, flowering, and flavour in your garden. Whether you’re a hobbyist beekeeper, native plant lover, or simply want a lush, low-maintenance landscape that benefits nature, adding bee-friendly trees is a winning strategy.
Kunzea ericoides
Kunzea ericoides, commonly known as Kanuka, is a fast-growing, NZ native tree. It features small, dark green leaves that 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 in height and 4 m in width, and can be trimmed as necessary. Kunzea ericoides is commonly grown for its sheltering properties, clipped into a slender hedge, or used in native revegetation and riparian plantings.
From $8.78
Kunzea robusta
Kunzea robusta (White Tea Tree) is a fast growing NZ native tree known for its fine foliage and masses of small white flowers that attract bees and pollinators. This hardy plant thrives in a wide range of conditions and is ideal for shelter, revegetation, and feature planting. It brings a natural look and strong ecological value to gardens and landscapes.
From $14.78
