Pukatea (Laurelia novae-zelandiae)

Common name: pukatea

Pukatea is a distinctive tree suited to swampy and lowland forest environments, commonly used in restoration of wet sites.

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

Wetlands

Swamp forest

Lowland forest restoration

Characteristics

Height: up to 10–20m

Form: tall tree with buttressed trunk

Habitat: wetlands, swamps, and lowland forest

Light: partial shade to full sun

Frost tolerance: low to moderate

Restoration uses

Wetland and swamp forest restoration

Riparian planting

Canopy development

Biodiversity enhancement