Rewarewa -PREMIUM GRADE

Description:

Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa), or New Zealand honeysuckle, is a unique native tree that’s just as happy being planted on forest margins or on dry hillsides. With its tall, upright form and spectacular red flowers, it’s a magnet for birds and pollinators. 

Fast & Hardy: Thrives in a range of soils, from lowland forests to dry ridges.
Bird & Bee Haven: Its nectar-rich flowers attract tūī, bellbirds, and bees, boosting biodiversity.
Erosion Fighter: Deep roots help stabilize slopes and prevent soil loss.

How to Use It

• Plant in mixed native forests, riparian zones, or erosion-prone areas.
• Pair with kānuka, mānuka, and kōwhai for a pollinator-friendly planting.
• Low-maintenance -  Because it is slower growing than some of the revegetation shrubs, we recommend releasing in the Spring (maybe again in the Summer depending on weed growth.

Rewarewa brings height, beauty, and biodiversity to any restoration project. Plant it and let the birds and bees enjoy the feast!

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