nz native trees for birds
If you’re looking to create a thriving habitat for birds in your garden, planting nz native trees for birds is one of the most effective and rewarding ways to do so. New Zealand’s native bird species have evolved alongside unique trees that provide them with essential food, shelter, and nesting sites. By choosing the right nz native trees for birds, you can attract tui, kererū, fantails, and more, helping support our precious wildlife while enjoying their songs and sights right outside your window.
Knightia excelsa
Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual yet attractive, dark red flowers bloom across the tree in summer and are great for attracting birds. The flowers are complemented by long, narrow leaves that are mid-green and held densely on upright branches. This tree grows with a somewhat narrow habit, reaching approximately 30 m in height and 8 m in width. Knightia excelsa is commonly included in native revegetation projects, grown as a specimen in extensive gardens or parks, or planted to attract birds.
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Alectryon excelsus
Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded form. Growing 6–10 metres tall, it makes an excellent shade or specimen tree in both urban and rural settings. Titoki is wind-tolerant, frost-hardy in most areas, and well-suited to coastal conditions. Its inconspicuous flowers are followed by striking red and black fruit, which attracts native birds and adds seasonal interest to New Zealand gardens and landscapes.
From $26.93
