New Zealand Native Shrubs

What’s the difference between a shrub and a tree? Well, the answer gets a bit vague. Technically shrubs will have several woody stems that start at ground level, and a tree will have a single trunk. But really, we are talking about girth. Native shrubs come in a wide variety of sizes; they hug the landscape, a visual stepping stone from the ground to the trees. We have a wide variety of New Zealand native shrubs in our nursery, some with broad, thick leaves or others with a tangle of twiggy branches. It all depends on the look you are after.

Contact our friendly team to view our selection, as we are constantly building up our supply of native shrubs.

  • Hedycarya Arborea - Porokaiwhiri

    (Pigeonwood)

    Glossy leaves, fragrant flowers, attracts native birds

  • Hoheria populnea - Lacebark

    Delicate white flowers, lace-like foliage, suitable for shelterbelts

  • Myoporum laetum - Ngaio

    Broad leaves, scented flowers, tolerates coastal conditions

  • Pomaderris kumeraho - Kumerahou

    Yellow flowers, waxy leaves, historical use as natural soap

  • Olearia albida - Tanguru

    (Marble Leaf)

    Silver-gray foliage, daisy-like flowers, suitable for coastal gardens

  • Alectryon excelsus - Tītoki

    Red fruit, glossy leaves, cultural significance to Māori

  • Melicytus ramiflorus - Mahoe

    Purple berries, greenish-yellow flowers, useful in restoration plantings

  • Myrsine australis - Red Matipo

    Glossy leaves, purple-black berries, suitable for hedging

  • Pittosporum crassifolium - Karo

    Leathery leaves, fragrant flowers, tolerates coastal conditions

  • Pittosporum eugenioides - Tarata, Lemonwood

    Aromatic leaves, small yellow flowers, suitable for mixed plantings

  • Pittosporum tenuifolium - Kōhūhū

    Dense foliage, black-purple berries, suitable for hedges and topiary

  • Sophora Fulvida - Kōwhai

    Yellow flowers, attractive seed pods, important native tree in New Zealand

  • Sophora microphylla - Kowhai

    Golden flowers, small leaflets, attracts native birds

  • Plagianthus regius - Ribbonwood

    Pendulous branches, yellow flowers, suitable for streamside plantings

  • Clianthus puniceus - Kākābeak

    Vibrant red or white flowers and is valued for its strength in attracting native birds, such as kākā and tui

  • Macropiper excelsum - Kawa kawa

    heart-shaped leaves, produces distinctive fruit clusters, and is valued for its traditional medicinal uses, including soothing properties and as a natural insect repellent.