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Macropiper excelsum.
A distinctive large rounded shrub with green branchlets and attractive glossy dark green heart shaped leaves. The spikes of inconspicuous cream flowers are followed by a bright orange fruiting spike. Looks great planted under trees and with other bushy shrubs. Prefers a sheltered shady site, hardy to dry and some frost.
Genus
Macropiper
Species
excelsum.
Cultivar
Common name
Kawa Kawa
Family name
Piperaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
2 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Prefers a semi-shaded site / Tolerates coastal sites / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture
Shrubs
Category
Large, over 3 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 5 container.
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