small native trees
Looking to add beauty and biodiversity to your garden with small native trees? In New Zealand gardens, small native trees offer the perfect solution for compact spaces, urban backyards, and areas where shelter, privacy, and birdlife are all priorities. These resilient species have adapted to our unique environment, bringing year-round interest, low maintenance requirements, and ecological benefits right to your doorstep. Whether you’re landscaping a modern courtyard, refreshing an established garden, or starting a nature-friendly planting project, there are small native trees to suit every situation.
Coprosma robusta (Karamu)
Coprosma robusta, commonly known as Karamu, is a versatile New Zealand native shrub or small tree reaching up to 6 metres in height. It features glossy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of orange-red berries that attract native birds.
From $7.50
Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)
Pittosporum crassifolium, commonly known as Karo, is a hardy, evergreen shrub or small tree native to New Zealand. It features dense, grey-green leathery leaves and produces small, fragrant purple flowers in spring, followed by sticky seed capsules. Karo grows 3–5 metres tall and is ideal for hedging, shelterbelts, or coastal planting.
From $22.01
