Native seed catalogue

Find out more about germinating and propagating native seeds.

Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service created this catalogue to understand the needs for seed germination and propagation of New Zealand's native trees. For each seed, we have listed germination needs and propagation techniques among other factors. By growing our native forests, we can preserve biodiversity and develop long-term carbon sinks. Identifying natives with the most potential for large-scale propagation supports planting projects.

We will continue to add seed profiles to the catalogue in the coming months. Check back for updates.

Results

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Fuscospora fusca

Red beech | Tawhairaunui

Fuscospora solandri

Black beech | Tawhairauriki

Fuscospora truncate

Hard beech / Tawhairaunui

Griselinia littoralis

New Zealand broadleaf | Kāpuka

Griselinia lucida

Shining broadleaf | Puka

Hedycarya arborea

Pigeonwood | Porokaiwhiri

Hoheria angustifolia

Narrow-leaved lacebark | Houhere

Metrosideros excelsa

Pohutukawa | Pōhutukawa

Mida salicifolia

New Zealand sandalwood | Maire taiki

Myrsine australis

Red maple | Māpou

Neomyrtus pedunculata

Rohutu | Rōhutu