Calendar for native seed collecting – trees

Find the best time of year and what to look for when collecting native seeds of trees and shrubs. 

Native forests Species Tool
Last updated: 14 September 2026

Use this calendar to check for:

  • the best time of year for collection
  • what to look for when collecting native seeds of trees and shrubs. 

You should look at this calendar along with the Department of Conservation's seed collection and propagation guide for native trees and shrubs. 

Seed collection and propagation guide for native trees and shrubs - Department of Conservation
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