Kānuka

Description

Often confused with Mānuka, Kānuka is a tough, fast-growing and a much larger tree (growing up to 15m) that’s a must-have for any restoration project. Because kānuka is so hardy you can plant it en masse in smaller grade (cheaper) trees to allow for hardy restoration of large-scale sites and it's equally as useful boosting diversity in any riperian or revegetation projects.

Learn to tell Mānuka & Kānuka apart here

Pioneer Performer: Thrives in poor soils, medium to dry and exposed sites, setting the stage for other 2nd generation species to follow like Tōtara, Kahikatea, Rimu.
Biodiversity Booster: Its flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, while birds love its dense canopy for shelter.
Soil Protector: Excellent for erosion control, in medium to drier sites, holding slopes steady with its strong roots.

How to Use It

• Plant in degraded or exposed areas where you need fast growth and hardy coverage.
• You'll find it growing with mānuka, akeake, and cabbage tree for a dynamic native mix.
• Low-maintenance—depending on the site you may need to release it from grass/ weeds in the Spring

Kānuka is nature’s fixer-upper, transforming bare land into thriving ecosystems.

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