Kunzea ericoides - Kanuka
The Kanuka is a well-known tree found throughout North West Nelson in forests and scrub. It typically reaches 5-6 meters in gardens but can grow up to 15 meters in the wild. Its small narrow dark green leaves are softer than those of Manuka, and it produces small white flowers in abundance during summer. Kanuka is very hardy and tolerates drought, frosts, and poor soils. It is especially useful for revegetation and as a shelter plant. A dwarf form and a low weeping form are sometimes available.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, drought, wind
• Endemic Distribution: Northern South Island, in North West Nelson, from sea level to 600 meters
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 15 meters (5-6 meters in cultivation)
• Flowering: October – February (white flowers)
• Fruiting: November – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Firewood
The Kanuka is an excellent addition to gardens requiring drought-tolerant and hardy plants, ideal for shelter or revegetation projects. Its resilience and attractive white flowers make it a favourite for various landscaping applications.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”
The Kanuka is a well-known tree found throughout North West Nelson in forests and scrub. It typically reaches 5-6 meters in gardens but can grow up to 15 meters in the wild. Its small narrow dark green leaves are softer than those of Manuka, and it produces small white flowers in abundance during summer. Kanuka is very hardy and tolerates drought, frosts, and poor soils. It is especially useful for revegetation and as a shelter plant. A dwarf form and a low weeping form are sometimes available.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, drought, wind
• Endemic Distribution: Northern South Island, in North West Nelson, from sea level to 600 meters
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 15 meters (5-6 meters in cultivation)
• Flowering: October – February (white flowers)
• Fruiting: November – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Firewood
The Kanuka is an excellent addition to gardens requiring drought-tolerant and hardy plants, ideal for shelter or revegetation projects. Its resilience and attractive white flowers make it a favourite for various landscaping applications.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”
The Kanuka is a well-known tree found throughout North West Nelson in forests and scrub. It typically reaches 5-6 meters in gardens but can grow up to 15 meters in the wild. Its small narrow dark green leaves are softer than those of Manuka, and it produces small white flowers in abundance during summer. Kanuka is very hardy and tolerates drought, frosts, and poor soils. It is especially useful for revegetation and as a shelter plant. A dwarf form and a low weeping form are sometimes available.
Growing Conditions:
• Tolerances: Sun, drought, wind
• Endemic Distribution: Northern South Island, in North West Nelson, from sea level to 600 meters
Specifications:
• Height: Up to 15 meters (5-6 meters in cultivation)
• Flowering: October – February (white flowers)
• Fruiting: November – March
Ideal Uses:
• Bird food/attractant
• Bee food
• Riparian plantings
• Pioneer plantings
• Firewood
The Kanuka is an excellent addition to gardens requiring drought-tolerant and hardy plants, ideal for shelter or revegetation projects. Its resilience and attractive white flowers make it a favourite for various landscaping applications.
Approximate product size & price:
• PB3/4 (5cm – 20cm, 350ml): $6 each | 9 for $45
• PB3 (20cm – 70cm, 1.5L): $12 each | 5 for $50
• PB8 (50cm+, 3.5L): $24 each | 4 for $80
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 of 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”