Meet your native trees
New Zealand's native trees are amazing. Get to know more about our special trees, and the types of trees we help people plant. Click on each tree below to learn about what makes them so special.
Every native tree has a unique story to tell
These are just some of the amazing native trees of New Zealand.
They each have interesting tales.
What do the icons mean?
Each native tree has a trait about them that makes them special. Look out for these clues to see what is unique about them.
Insect friendly
These trees provide food or shelter to one or many types of insects.
Medicinal use
Used by Māori or early settles to treat ailments.
Mythology
Trees feature in stories and whakataukī.
Symbolic
Features strongly in Māori culture and is used as a national symbol of New Zealand.
Edible
Humans eat parts of the tree - or did in the past. Always check with an expert before you sample anything.
Bird friendly
Birds love the nectar or berries from these trees and often play a role in dispersing seeds in the process.
Poison
Parts of this tree can be poisonous if eaten by humans or animals.
Early living
Māori or early settlers used this tree for timber, craft or other uses.
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More native trees in the ground means greater biodiversity, cleaner waterways, thriving industries and stronger communities.