Explore our wide selection of NZ native trees and shrubs, perfect for creating sustainable, low-maintenance gardens that support local wildlife. These hardy plants provide year-round greenery, natural structure, and vibrant seasonal interest, making them ideal for hedges, borders, and natural landscaping throughout New Zealand.
Acaena novae-zelandiae is an herbaceous perennial which grows to just 10 cm tall but can cover 4-5 metres inside of two years with good growing...
Acaena purpurea, commonly known as Purple Bidibidi, Piripiri, or Purple Hakea, is a hardy, NZ native groundcover. The foliage comprises delicate...
Alectryon excelsus, commonly known as the Titoki tree, is a handsome New Zealand native tree valued for its lush, glossy foliage and tidy, rounded...
Anemanthele lessoniana, also known as Pheasant's Tail Grass or New Zealand Wind Grass, is a graceful, clump-forming ornamental grass native to New...
Apodasmia similis, commonly known as Oioi or Jointed Wire Rush, is a hardy native grass-like plant found throughout New Zealand. It is ideal for...
Aristotelia serrata, commonly known as Wineberry or Makomako, is a fast-growing, deciduous native tree of New Zealand. It features serrated green...
Arthropodium cirratum, commonly known as Rengarenga Lily or New Zealand Rock Lily, is a clump-forming, evergreen perennial native to New Zealand. It...
Arthropodium Matapouri Bay is a variety of the commonly known Renga Renga Lily, featuring mid-green leaves with a graceful and elegant arch. It...
Asplenium bulbiferum, commonly known as the Hen and Chick Fern, is a lush, evergreen native fern with finely divided fronds and a graceful, arching...
Astelia banksii, commonly known as Wharawhara or Shore Astelia, is a striking New Zealand native plant celebrated for its silver-grey, strap-like...
Astelia chathamica, commonly known as the Chatham Island Astelia or Kakaha, produces broad, erect, silver-green leaves. The leaves are held with a...
Astelia Westland features striking and colourful fronds with the new fronds emerging a red-bronze colour and aging to become silver-green. It has a...
Baumea articulata, commonly known as the Jointed Twig Rush, is an attractive, NZ native grass grown for its aesthetics and ability to handle and...
Beilschmiedia tarairi, commonly known as the Taraire tree, is a unique, NZ native tree. Its prominent feature is the masses of olive-like, purple...
Carex buchananii, commonly known as Leatherleaf Sedge, is a striking New Zealand native grass-like plant with delicate, upright, copper-bronze...
Carex comans Bronze features slender, hair-like, bronze-brown foliage. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and the same width. Carex comans Bronze is...
Carex comans Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass featuring slender and arching, lime green foliage. It grows as a tidy clump to about 40 cm tall...
Carex comans Red is a NZ native, ornamental grass that features slender, hair-like foliage which is a bronze-red colour. It grows as a clump and...
Carex dipsacea is a fine-leaved, clump-forming sedge native to New Zealand. It features slender, green to bronze-tinted foliage and grows to...
Carex dissita, commonly known as Purei or Forest Sedge, features arching, mid-green leaves that radiate from a central clump. It typically grows to...
Carex flagellifera Green is a NZ native, ornamental grass grown for its attractive foliage. It produces slender and lush, green leaves as it grows to...
Carex Frosted Curls is an ornamental grass with slender, hair-like, iridescent foliage that shimmers in light breezes. It typically grows to 30 cm...
Carex geminata, commonly known as Rautahi, is a fine-leaved New Zealand native sedge that forms dense, tufted clumps up to 50 cm tall. Its slender...
Carex lambertiana is a native New Zealand sedge valued for its fine, arching green foliage and clumping habit. It grows well in damp or seasonally...
New Zealand boasts a unique and diverse flora, with native trees and shrubs forming the backbone of stunning landscapes. As we add native trees and shrubs to our gardens, it’s not just about aesthetics, it’s about creating biodiversity, a habitat for native birds, and celebrating NZ’s natural heritage. Everyone that has had Tui’s feast on nectar in kowhai trees knows how important such trees are.
Our collection features popular native species such as Manuka, Kowhai, Pittosporum, Coprosma, and Hebe. Each variety is carefully chosen for its adaptability to New Zealand’s diverse climates and soils, offering reliable growth and ornamental appeal. Many of these natives attract birds and pollinators, enhancing your garden’s biodiversity.
The benefits of incorporating native plants into a garden are numerous:
With over 2,000 native tree and shrub species, making a selection can be overwhelming. The Plant Company has made this task easy with our [Plant FinderTool]. Simply tick the box for NZ native and then turn on other filters to find suitable options. It is that easy! Otherwise, feel free to scroll through our NZ Native Plant Options.
All plants are NZ-grown and shipped carefully across the country to arrive healthy and ready for planting. Our expert customer service team is available to provide planting advice and support, ensuring your garden flourishes with native beauty.
Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.
