38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh,
Alexandra
Kunzea ericoides
Kānuka
$24
PB6.5
Mature height:
5 - 10 m
Mature width:
3 - 5 m
A hardy, evergreen tree with a dense, rounded crown and small, narrow, aromatic leaves. Known for being smothered in clouds of small, white, fragrant flowers in summer.
Growing Conditions
Soil
Highly adaptable; thrives in most well-drained soils.
Sunlight
Full sun is essential for the best form and heavy flowering.
Flower
Smothered in clouds of small white flowers in summer.
Care & Maintenance
Kunzea ericoides is a very hardy, wind-resistant shrub that is perfect for naturalistic or eco-restoration planting designs.
• Requires minimal maintenance once it is fully established.
• Thrives in sunny, open, well-draining, rocky garden soils.
• Excellent for naturalistic, wild, or eco-restoration landscape designs.
• Extremely hardy against Central Otago drought and frost.
Common Uses for
Kunzea ericoides
01
Native Revegetation Pioneer
The premier native nursery species grown to rapidly stabilize bare slopes, control erosion, and shelter slow plants.
02
Wildlife Haven
Provides essential cover and habitat for local native bird species.
03
Large Scale Windbreak
Large Scale Windbreak
04
Eco-Restoration
The gold standard for naturalistic, hardy, native forest planting.
Visit Us Today
We’re a local, onsite nursery located in Alexandra.
All plants are selected and purchased in person so you can see quality, size, and suitability before you buy.
38 Hawley Road, Earnscleugh, Alexandra
Opening Hours
You’re welcome to visit during our open hours, or arrange a time that suits you by appointment.
August - May:
Tue, Wed, Thu | 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
June - July:
By Appointment Only