Planting trees to feed native birds

Tui bird on flax plant

We all love seeing Tuis and Woodpigeons about. How about planting some trees and shrubs to encourage them into your garden.

We have a great range of trees and shrubs in store that you can use in your garden.

Large trees to feed Woodpigeon

- Taraire, Karaka, Nikau, Puriri, Kohekohe, Miro, Kahikatea, Titoki, Lacebark, Kowhai, Rewarewa, Tawapou, Wineberry, Totara, Ngaio, and Pigeon wood.

Shrubs/small trees to feed Wood pigeons

- Tawapou, Mahoe, Karamu, Lancewood, Five finger, Cabbage tree, Ramarama, Red Mapou, Horopito, Coprosmas and Kawakawa.

Some non natives you can plant are Persimmon and Guava trees.

Large trees to feed Tuis

- Kowhai, Kahikatea, Rewarewa, Pohutukawa, Puriri, Wineberry, Rimu, Totara and Ngaio.

Shrubs/small trees

- Flax, Karo, Five finger, Putaputaweta, Puka, Lancewood, Red Mapou, Cabbage tree, and Coprosmas.

Some non natives you can plant are Bottle brush, Tree Lucerne, Grevillias, Flowering cherries, Feijoas, and Camellia.