Description
20 x Knightia excelsa (Rewarewa)
Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa is a striking evergreen tree native to New Zealand. This tree has a tall, slender form, reaching heights of up to 30 meters with a trunk diameter of up to 1 meter . The Rewarewa features dark green, leathery leaves with serrated edges and produces stunning, bright red flowers in racemes during spring and summer .
Uses in a New Zealand Garden:
1. Specimen Tree: Its tall, columnar shape makes it an excellent focal point in large gardens or as a standalone specimen tree.
2. Native Plantings: Perfect for native garden settings.
3. Shelter and Privacy: Plant it as a windbreak or privacy screen due to its dense foliage and upright growth habit.
4. Coastal Gardens: Well-suited to coastal conditions, tolerating salt spray and windy environments.
5. Pollinator Gardens: The bright red flowers attract native birds and bees,
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Thrives in well-drained, acidic to neutral soil.
- ]Watering: Requires regular watering during establishment but is relatively drought-tolerant once mature.
- Maintenance: Low maintenance with minimal pruning required. Mulch annually to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
20 plants in 5cm pots averaging 1-2 years in age.
