Knightia Excelsa – Rewarewa

  • Description
Slender, erect, tapering tree with long green serrated leaves. Tubular reddish brown flowers in spring attractive to native birds. Ideal tree for smaller gardens and narrow spaces. Ok in coastal gardens. Avoid phosphate fertilizers.
Height x Width 7 x 3
Height Range Medium 5-10m
Growth Rate Moderate
Plant Type Tree
Shape / Habit Pyramidical
Country of Origin New Zealand
Similar to Consider Liriodendron tulipifera fastigiata, Olea El Greco, Dacrydium Cuprissinum, Acer Bowall, Poplar crow’s nest, Quercus robur fastigiata, Carpinus Betulus fastigiata, Dacrycarpus Dacrydoidies
  • Leaf
Leaf Colour Green
  • Flower
Flower Colour Red
Fragrant? No
  • Uses
Specimen Yes
Accent Yes
Bird Feeding Yes
 
  Note: Growth, height and grade information are given in good faith but are subject to natural variables beyond our control.