Online Tools

Trees for Bees produces a number of online tools including identification keys, handbooks, templates and planning tools.


The Bee Plant Finder Tool

This LUCID 3 interactive key allows you to search for good bee forage plants that will supply nectar and pollen to bees in New Zealand.

The NZ Willow Identification Key

How to know willows for extending the willow flowering season for bees by planting a diversity of willows.

The NZ Bee Pollen Catalogue

How to know pollen types to assess what pollen the bees are bringing to the hive in pollen loads or nectar/honey

The Trees for Bees Flower Catalogue

How to know the best bee forage plants to fill in gaps in flowering resources for apiaries


Handbooks, Templates and Planning Tools

Including the Riparian and Manuka Handbooks, plant guides, star performer plants and a range of publications, can be found on our publications page