Karamū (Coprosma robusta)

Common name: Karamū

Coprosma robusta is a fast-growing shrub suited to riparian and forest-edge planting, widely used in restoration for its resilience and rapid establishment.

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

Riparian margins

Forest edges

Shelter planting

Characteristics

Height: up to 3–6m

Form: upright, spreading shrub

Habitat: lowland forest margins and stream edges

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate to high

Restoration uses

Riparian restoration

Shelter and nurse planting

Early-stage revegetation

Food source for native birds