Kahikatea (Dacrycarpus dacrydioides)

Common name: Kahikatea

Kahikatea is a tall, long-lived tree suited to wetlands and lowland forest, commonly used in restoration of swampy and flood-prone areas.

Purei is a robust wetland sedge suited to stormwater treatment areas, wetland edges, and low-lying riparian planting.

Availability

Eco-sourced native plants are available for project-scale planting and grow-to-order programmes. Contact us to discuss plant supply.

Suitable for

Wetlands

Flood-prone areas

Lowland forest restoration

Characteristics

Height: up to 30–60m (mature)

Form: tall, straight canopy tree

Habitat: wetlands, swamps, and lowland forest

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Wetland and swamp forest restoration

Riparian planting

Long-term canopy development

Habitat and food source for native birds