rawirinui

Kunzea robusta | rawirinui, kānuka

A fast-growing NZ native tree with small, soft, aromatic leaves. In early summer, kānuka is covered in masses of tiny white flowers that provide valuable nectar for bees, insects, and birds. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in coastal wind, frost, drought, and poor soils, making it an ideal shelter species or screen. Often used in restoration and riparian planting, it supports ecosystem recovery by creating cover and improving growing conditions for slower-establishing natives. Evergreen and reliable, it is a great choice for both home gardens and larger landscapes.