Mānuka (Leptospermum scoparium)

Common name: mānuka

Mānuka is a hardy, fast-growing shrub or small tree suited to early-stage restoration, 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 2–5m

Form: upright shrub or small 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