rewarewa

Knightia excelsa | rewarewa, NZ honeysuckle

A fast-growing, slender evergreen tree ideal for small gardens and restricted spaces. Its columnar form, similar to a poplar, allows it to reach impressive heights without taking up much width. It features striking maroon, bottlebrush-like flowers in early summer, attracting birds like tui, and has large, serrated, leathery leaves. Tolerant of poor soils, wind, and light frosts, it makes an excellent street tree.