Kōhūhū (Pittosporum tenuifolium)

Common name: kōhūhū, black matipo

Kōhūhū is a versatile shrub or small tree suited to a wide range of environments, commonly used in restoration and shelter planting.

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

Shelter planting

Lowland forest restoration

Coastal and open sites

Characteristics

Height: up to 5–10m

Form: shrub or small tree

Habitat: lowland forest, coastal, and open environments

Light: full sun to partial shade

Frost tolerance: moderate

Restoration uses

Shelter and windbreak planting

Early-stage revegetation

Biodiversity enhancement

Amenity and landscape planting