Kānuka (Kunzea robusta)

Common name: kānuka

Kānuka is a fast-growing, hardy tree suited to early-stage restoration and revegetation, tolerant of a wide range of conditions.

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

Revegetation projects

Exposed and dry sites

Shelter planting

Characteristics

Height: up to 5–15m

Form: upright, spreading tree

Habitat: open sites, scrub, and forest margins

Light: full sun

Frost tolerance: high

Restoration uses

Early-stage revegetation

Shelter and nurse planting

Biodiversity enhancement

Soil stabilisation