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Grow A Bird Haven - Planting For Birds
17 Mar, 2025
Here in Aotearoa, we have so many unique native birds. Planting native trees and shrubs will help to attract these beautiful birds to your garden, providing them with food, shelter, and habitat. Plus, autumn is the best time to get started!
Hebe
With vibrant blooms in a range of stunning colours, hebes attract many of our native birds. They provide food in the form of flowers and insects, attracting bellbirds, fantails, and silvereyes to your garden. These low maintenance plants thrive in a variety of conditions, making them a great addition to any garden.
This iconic native is a must-have for bird lovers. Kowhai’s vibrant yellow flowers are rich in nectar, attracting kererÅ«, tÅ«is, and waxeyes. Kowhai trees are relatively easy to grow and will reward you with their colourful blooms year after year.
Metrosideros, also known as the Pohutukawa or New Zealand Christmas Tree, is loved by both tūis and bellbirds. With its vibrant crimson flowers, and glossy green foliage, this iconic tree makes a striking focal point for the garden.
Also known as NZ flax, phormium are clumping evergreen plants with arching, scrappy foliage and long flower stalks. Filled with nectar, tÅ«is are often found feeding on the flowers. They’re hardy and adaptable, perfect for adding texture and height to your garden
The nikau palm is the only palm species native to New Zealand. Its lush green foliage and impressive height, which can eventually reach 10 metres, make it a striking addition to any garden. KererÅ« love to feast on the nikau’s fruit, making it a valuable food source for these native birds.
Coprosma
Coprosmas offer food in the form of berries, flowers, and insects, making them a year-round source of sustenance. With vibrant foliage and unique texture, coprosmas add character and colour to your garden.
