About this guild
This guild groups traditional Māori useful and rongoā plants suited to Aotearoa whenua — from kawakawa understory to harakeke edges and taller mānuka or kānuka shelter. Plan for permanence, cultural respect, and local ecotype sourcing.
NZ note
Ideal for food-forest edges, Māori community gardens, and native restoration understory.
Plants in Rongōā Māori Guild
17 species — tap for individual companion guides and spacing.
rongoa
Harakeke (NZ Flax)
48-72" spacing
rongoa
Horopito
36-60" spacing
rongoa
Houhere (Lacebark)
96-180" spacing
rongoa
Kānuka
60-120" spacing
rongoa
Karamu
48-96" spacing
rongoa
Kawakawa
36-60" spacing
rongoa
Koromiko
36-72" spacing
rongoa
Kōwhai
120-240" spacing
rongoa
Kumarahou
36-48" spacing
rongoa
Makomako
48-96" spacing
rongoa
Mānuka
48-96" spacing
rongoa
Pikopiko (Fern)
12-18" spacing
rongoa
Pōhutukawa
180-360" spacing
rongoa
Pūhā
8-12" spacing
rongoa
Rangiora
60-96" spacing
rongoa
Ti Kouka (Cabbage Tree)
72-120" spacing
rongoa
Tōtara
180-360" spacing
Planting tips
- Research local iwi guidance before harvesting rongoā.
- Group by mature size — trees at north edge, herbs in partial shade.
- Mulch heavily; many natives prefer free drainage after establishment.
Use the compatibility matrix
Filter to Rongōā Māori Guild to see green (beneficial), red (incompatible), and grey (neutral) for every pair. Desktop: hover cells. Mobile: tap for details and sources.
- Filter — guild pre-selected in the matrix URL
- Compare — row × column shows each relationship
- Plan — share the URL or download the PDF guide