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Our wholesale native tree nursery is based in Te Miro, Cambridge.

Orders are pre-order only. You can collect from our nursery or arrange delivery across the North Island. Minimum order: 250 plants (mixed)

Browse our catalogue below for detailed plant information, or download our What to Plant Where guide.

Carex Secta

 

Description

Carex secta, is the ultimate wetland specialist. With its striking, tussock form and incredible resilience, this native sedge is perfect for bringing life and stability back to waterlogged areas.

Water Lover: Thrives in wet soils, on the edges of swamps, and along waterways, standing tall even in flooded spots.
Erosion Fighter: Its dense roots anchor soil, protecting streambanks and wetland edges from erosion.
Wildlife Haven: Birds and insects love its shelter, and its lush growth supports wetland biodiversity.


How to Use It

  • Plant it along the edges of swamps, riparian zones, or any boggy area needing a helping hand.
  • Works in perfectly with Carex geminata and virgata.
  • Practically self-sufficient—just keep the weeds down while it establishes.

Carex secta is a wetland workhorse and a beautiful addition to any restoration project. If you're after a mass planting around cattle yards/milking sheds or around a duck pond then getting a few hundred of these in will look great. 


Availability

Standard - T28$2.50 + GST28 per tray~500mm tall
Medium - T40$2.00 + GST40 per tray~400mm tall
Large - T10$4.00 + GST10 per tray~700mm tall
SKU: 10010
 

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