Fuchsia excorticata - Konini, Tree Fuchsia
Konini, or Tree Fuchsia, is a distinctive native tree known for its striking red, papery bark, twisted growth form, and unique flowers. As the world’s largest fuchsia, it can grow up to 14 meters tall. In spring, its fascinating reddish-purple flowers bloom, followed by dark purple, berry-like fruits (konini) from January to March. These sweet, edible fruits were traditionally used for jams and desserts by early settlers. This hardy and adaptable tree is a fantastic choice for attracting birds and bees to your garden.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, shade, sun, drought, and salt-hardy.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand, extending as far south as the Auckland Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 14m
• Flowering: Spring, with green, violet, or purple flowers.
• Fruiting: January – March, producing dark purple, red-purple berries filled with tiny seeds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food & attractant
• Bee food
• Ornamental flowering tree
Enhance your landscape with the vibrant and wildlife-friendly Fuchsia excorticata—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Konini, or Tree Fuchsia, is a distinctive native tree known for its striking red, papery bark, twisted growth form, and unique flowers. As the world’s largest fuchsia, it can grow up to 14 meters tall. In spring, its fascinating reddish-purple flowers bloom, followed by dark purple, berry-like fruits (konini) from January to March. These sweet, edible fruits were traditionally used for jams and desserts by early settlers. This hardy and adaptable tree is a fantastic choice for attracting birds and bees to your garden.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, shade, sun, drought, and salt-hardy.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand, extending as far south as the Auckland Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 14m
• Flowering: Spring, with green, violet, or purple flowers.
• Fruiting: January – March, producing dark purple, red-purple berries filled with tiny seeds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food & attractant
• Bee food
• Ornamental flowering tree
Enhance your landscape with the vibrant and wildlife-friendly Fuchsia excorticata—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”
Konini, or Tree Fuchsia, is a distinctive native tree known for its striking red, papery bark, twisted growth form, and unique flowers. As the world’s largest fuchsia, it can grow up to 14 meters tall. In spring, its fascinating reddish-purple flowers bloom, followed by dark purple, berry-like fruits (konini) from January to March. These sweet, edible fruits were traditionally used for jams and desserts by early settlers. This hardy and adaptable tree is a fantastic choice for attracting birds and bees to your garden.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Frost, shade, sun, drought, and salt-hardy.
• Endemic Distribution: Found throughout New Zealand, extending as far south as the Auckland Islands.
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 14m
• Flowering: Spring, with green, violet, or purple flowers.
• Fruiting: January – March, producing dark purple, red-purple berries filled with tiny seeds.
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food & attractant
• Bee food
• Ornamental flowering tree
Enhance your landscape with the vibrant and wildlife-friendly Fuchsia excorticata—order today!
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $8 each | 9 for $60
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $15 each | 5 for $60
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $32 each | 4 for $100
More than happy to mix and match bulk pricing with plants of the same price range.
Timeframe:
We ship Monday – Wednesday for South Island customers and Monday/Tuesday for Rural and North Island customers. Orders placed outside these days will be fulfilled the following week.
Local pick ups and/or deliveries will be made by arrangement.
Need a custom shipping quote? If the set pricing seems a bit steep, get in touch with us at Nelson Natives, and we’ll see what we can do.
“We’ll donate $1 per plant sold to national conservation efforts, helping to protect and restore New Zealand’s natural heritage”