Discover New Zealand's Native Plants | Ngā Tipu Taketake O Aotearoa

Explore our diverse endemic flora - From iconic Silver Ferns to mighty Kauri trees.

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Explore popular native plant groups to find inspiration and guidance.

Kauri representing native trees

Trees

From towering Kauri to iconic Beech, discover New Zealand's native trees.

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Griselinia shrub foliage

Shrubs

Hardy natives for structure, screening, and year-round garden interest.

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Silver fern fronds

Ferns

Delicate ground ferns to majestic tree ferns native to Aotearoa.

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Nīkau palm crown

Palms

Nīkau, our native palm, adds tropical form to sheltered gardens.

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Xeronema callistemon flowers

Flowers

Native blooms for colour, pollinators, and seasonal garden highlights.

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Pīngao sand-binding grass

Grasses

Tough natives for texture, movement, and coastal or dry conditions.

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Supplejack vine (kareao)

Climbers

Native climbers for trellises and trees, adding height and habitat.

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Muehlenbeckia complexa vine

Vines

Versatile native vines for walls, banks, and ecological restoration.

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Mazus radicans ground cover

Ground Cover

Low-growing natives for banks, pathways, and weed suppression.

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Giant spike sedge in wetland

Wetland Plants

Species adapted to ponds and margins that support biodiversity.

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Celmisia spectabilis alpine daisy

Alpine Plants

Compact, hardy natives from New Zealand's subalpine and alpine zones.

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Dicranoloma moss mat

Mosses & Lichens

Intricate mosses and lichens that thrive in damp, shaded habitats.

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Spinifex sericeus coastal grass

Coastal Plants

Salt-tolerant natives suited to dunes and seaside gardens.

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Horopito leaves used traditionally

Cultural Plants

Plants with traditional Māori uses and significant cultural value.

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Kākābeak, a threatened species

Threatened Species

Help protect rare natives by learning their needs and habitats.

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Pōhutukawa summer flowers

Flowering Trees

Iconic natives with striking seasonal flowers for sunny sites.

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Wind grass foliage movement

Ornamental Grasses

Graceful forms for borders, mass planting, and low-maintenance areas.

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