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There is something about native plants that can't be matched. Theylink to NZ Plant Pics.com belong here and have evolved in isolation for over 80 million years untroubled by weeds and insensitive development.


The only trouble is that they are either gone or nearly gone in the wild. Their evolution is under constant threat.

One way to help reverse this trend is to insist on a native garden at your place. A haven for birds and other wildlife is the ultimate goal however there are some other important and practical advantages with this style of garden:

  • They save water which is becoming a major issue in many rural and urban areas.
  • Lower maintenance. They require far less moly coddling than exotics and usually only require some light thinning to fit into your residential landscape.
  • The use of pesticides is virtually unnecessary meaning all the 'good little creatures' get to breathe easy ensuring a more healthy and balanced environment in your garden.

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NZEarth provides the following information for your education and enjoyment.

We lay no claims to copyright and provide this information as freely as the search engine from which it originated....some of these sites also sell exotics....be aware that not all plants are equal!

The native flora of New Zealand is rich and unique having evolved in isolation for 80 million years and because of this it has a distinctive look about it. No fewer than 80% of New Zealand's native plants and trees are endemic i.e. occurring here and nowhere else. The variety of foliage colour, texture, and shape is unsurpassed.

Many of the links under the heading 'Articles' contain PHOTOS of native flora too, enjoy!

If you go ahead and click on the links below please be sure to come back to the
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ARTICLES
Species at Risk
Native plants - descriptions and growing hints
Puriri Trees
Tree Ferns
Native Grasses
Native Plants in Wendy's Garden
Renga renga lily
Mail Order Nurseries
Naturally Native LINKS
Planting with New Zealand Natives
A database of NZ plant photos
Forest Floor - Grow more trees
Tree Fern Discussion Group
Native plants in Coehaven - Otaki
Tree Ferns Downunder
The NZ West Coast Fern Co.
NZ Horticulture Online - native plants & forum
Forest Fungi of New Zealand
Native Forest Action
Project Crimson - saving our Pohutukawas
The New Zealand Garden at Ventnor Botanic Gardens, Isle of Wight, UK.
New Zealand Native Trees
New Zealand Plant Conservation Network
PHOTOS
Fuchsia procumbens
Fuchsia excorticata
Tree Ferns & Ground Ferns
NZ Clematis
NZ Clematis and Rimu
Mountain Flax
Hebe Speciosa
Kaka Beak 'Kaka King'
Kaka Beak 'White Heron'
Kowhai 'Dragon's Gold' Kumeraho
Lophomyrtus 'Kathryn'
Rewarewa
Nikau
Tree Fern Mamaku
New Zealand Hibiscus
Lancewood
Puka

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