Species should be chosen according to their intended purpose.
The limitations of the planting site will influence the choice of species used in the project.
Site limitations include:
- Wetness/dryness of soils
- infertile soils
- exposure to wind
- degree of shade
Wetland or coastal conditions and steep slopes require species able to grow in those situations.
Evergreen woody shrubs, particularly colonising indigenous species, are the best option when areas are being permanently retired.
Invasive deciduous species such as willow are not recommended because of their limited ability to suppress weeds and tendency to congest stream channels with debris and seedlings.
Native Plants
Native plants can be used for the revegetation of retired areas, enhancing local habitat and natural features or for ornamental purposes when landscaping.
It is important to select species and seed stock which represent the original vegetation.
Native plants are extremely varied and versatile and there is a native species to suit every condition.
| Indigenous Species |
| Carmichaelia grandiflora |
Whaupaku |
| Cassinia leptophylla |
Tauhinu, Cottonwood |
| Coprosma lucida |
Shinning Karamu |
| C. robusta |
Karamu |
| Cortaderia toetoe |
Toetoe |
| Dodonaea viscosa |
Akeake |
| Griselinia littoralis |
Papauma, Broadleaf |
| G. lucida |
Puka |
| Hebe stricta |
Koromiko |
| Kunzea ericoides |
Kanuka |
| Leptospermum scoparium |
Manuka |
| Metrosideros excelsa |
Pohutukawa |
| Olearia albida |
Tanguru |
| O. paniculata |
Akiraho |
| O. solandri |
Coastal Tree Daisy |
| Phormium tenax |
Harakeke, Flax |
| Pittosporum crassifolium |
Karo |
| P. tenuifolium |
Kohuhu |
| Pomaderris apetala |
Tainui |
| Sophora tetraptera |
Kowhai |
Exotic Species
Trees And Shrubs - Exotic Species Suitable For Disturbed sites
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