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Astelia trinervia

Astelia trinervia

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Kauri Grass, Astelia trinervia

Astelia trinervia, commonly known as Kauri Grass, is a tall, NZ native Astelia. It grows as a clump and produces long, narrow, bright green leaves. From autumn through winter, it bears small, red-pink flowers which develop into red berries as it grows to 2 m tall and the same wide. Astelia trinervia is commonly used as an understory plant for larger trees and shrubs, used to line forest paths, or mass planted for a great display.

Astelia trinervia is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Astelia available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Flaxes
Height:	2.00 m
Spread:	2.00 m
Flowering time:	Autumn, Winter
Tolerances:	Shade
Garden uses:	Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Kauri Grass, Astelia trinervia

Astelia trinervia Details

Astelia trinervia, commonly known as Kauri Grass, is a tall, NZ native Astelia. It grows as a clump and produces long, narrow, bright green leaves. From autumn through winter, it bears small, red-pink flowers which develop into red berries and are great for attracting birds. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, preferring a semi-shade or full shade position on a sheltered site. It is frost hardy and will tolerate coastal conditions. Astelia trinervia is commonly used as an understory plant for larger trees and shrubs, used to line forest paths, or mass planted for a great display.