Searching for takana native trees? These beautiful and diverse native species are the backbone of any thriving New Zealand landscape, offering year-round interest, important habitat for native wildlife, and a strong sense of place. If you’re planning to restore your garden, shelter your property, or simply add unique character to your space, there’s a takana native tree to suit every purpose. On this page, you’ll discover the key features of takana native trees, tips for growing them successfully, and some recommended alternatives to enrich your planting palette.

Corynocarpus laevigatus, commonly known as Karaka, is a handsome, NZ native tree that features large and glossy, green leaves. The lush foliage is adorned with cream-green flowers in spring, which result in fragrant and fleshy, orange fruit in summer as it grows to 8 m tall and 5 m wide. Corynocarpus laevigatus is commonly included in coastal gardens, where it is planted as a screen or informal hedge or grown as a lovely specimen. NB: Any plantings must consider the risk to children and animals.
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Cedrela sinensis Flamingo is a highly colourful, deciduous tree featuring bright, salmon-pink foliage in spring which ages to cream-yellow, and then green in summer. It grows with a tight growth habit to about 6 m tall and with a spread of just 2 m. Cedrela Flamingo is commonly included in mixed plantings, grown as a specimen, or used as a showy backdrop to smaller shrubs.
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