Carmichaelia australis

Māori name: mākaka, maukoro, tainoka, taunoka, taranagahape

Common name: NZ native broom, common native broom

Botanical name (authority): Carmichaelia australis R.Br.

NZ native broom (Carmichaelia australis) is a native shrub with slender, green to grey-green leafless stems and small pea-like flowers, often white to pale pink. It forms dense, rounded shrubs with a twiggy appearance.

This plant thrives in well-drained soils with full sun and can tolerate dry, rocky, and coastal conditions.

Growth rate	Moderate
Height at maturity	1–2.5 m
Propagation and planting tips	Propagate from seed or semi-hardwood cuttings; seeds benefit from scarification or boiling water treatment.
Ecological values	Provides habitat for native insects and small birds; contributes to soil stabilization.
Conservation status	Not threatened (NZPCN)
Benefit for on-farm planting situations	Suitable for shelter belts, erosion control, and enhancing biodiversity on farmland.

References:

NZPCN: https://www.nzpcn.org.nz T.E. de Lange et al.,

2020. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network