Kauri (Agathis australis)

Common name: Kauri

Kauri is a long-lived canopy tree that forms the backbone of northern forest ecosystems, suited to large-scale restoration and regeneration projects.

Kauri planting should consider current best practice for kauri dieback prevention and site suitability.

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

• Native forest restoration

• Large-scale revegetation projects

• Long-term canopy establishment

Characteristics

• Height: up to 30-50m (mature)

• Form: tall, emergent canopy tree

• Habitat: lowland to lower montane forest (mainly northern North Island)

• Light: full sun to partial shade (more shade tolerant when young)

• Frost tolerance: moderate (sensitive when young)

Restoration uses

• Indigenous forest restoration

• Long-term canopy succession

• Biodiversity enhancement

• Carbon sequestration and landscape-scale planting

Rongoā (traditional uses)

Kauri has been used traditionally for its gum (resin), which was valued for a range of practical and cultural purposes.

Knowledge of rongoā Māori is part of mātauranga Māori and traditionally held and practiced within whānau and hapū.

Many native plants hold significance within mātauranga Māori, including traditional uses in rongoā Māori. Where appropriate, we acknowledge these connections alongside ecological restoration uses.