KNIGHTIA excelsa

Commonly known as New Zealand honeysuckle, Rewa rewa

A New Zealand native tree with long glossy green leathery leaves. Deep red callistemon-like flowers

KNIGHTIA excelsa

Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only

£25.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

3 - 5 Litre

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Evergreen
Leathery leaves. Adult leaves are narrowly oblong 10-15cm (4-6in) long, blunt-toothed and stiff.
Red
Deep red
Height
30m (98ft)
Spread
10m (33ft)
Tree
Tall, usually columnar tree with many short, lateral branches. Flowers are covered with short, velvety, red-brown hairs and are followed by narrow seed pods.
Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
Full sun
Shelter from cold winds
Partial shade
Additional Features
Good to know - flowers are rich in nectar and attract insects
Pests & Diseases
red spider mites if in greenhouse
Place of origin
New Zealand
Flower Shape
Racemes - 10cm (4in) long
Tubular
2.5-4cm (1-1½in) long
Hardiness
Frost hardy (down to -5)
Leaf margin
Entire see photos above
Leaf shape
Oblong see photos above
Pruning group
Pruning group 1
Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

RHS group 1
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Neutral to acid soil
Tree Shape
Narrowly columnar