Knightia excelsa

Name: Knightia excelsa
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10119u
Price: 464.78 NZD
Availability: InStock

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Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual, yet attractive, dark red flowers are borne across the tree in summer and are great for attracting birds. The flowers are complemented with long and narrow leaves, which are mid-green and held densely off upright branches. This tree grows with a somewhat narrow habit to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide. Knightia excelsa is commonly included in native revegetation projects, grown as a specimen in a large garden or park, or planted to attract birds.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Trees
Height:	30.00 m
Spread:	8.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Hardy, Shade, Wind
Garden uses:	Parks, Ponds, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles:	Coastal, Native
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
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Knightia excelsa Details

Knightia excelsa, commonly known as Rewarewa, is an impressive NZ native tree featuring showy flowers and lush foliage. Unusual, yet attractive, dark red flowers are borne across the tree in summer and are great for attracting birds. The flowers are complemented with long and narrow leaves, which are mid-green and held densely off upright branches. This tree grows with a somewhat narrow habit to about 30 m tall and 8 m wide, preferring a full sun position and a well-drained site. It is tolerant of frost, moderate shade, some wind, and periods of dry. Knightia excelsa is commonly included in native revegetation projects, grown as a specimen in a large garden or park, or planted to attract birds.