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Records 1 to 10 of 21 Plants by Common Name - K Agathis australis Kauri Athough the kauri eventually grows to an immense height, slow growth and pyramidal shape makes it a suitable specimen for the larger garden. Plant in sun or shade. Protect from frosts and wind while young. Height 25m - symbol key Coprosma lucida Karamu A small tree with thick glossy dark green leaves and red berries. Grows well in shade or sun. Plant for birds Height 4m x Width 2m - symbol key Coprosma robusta Karamu A rapidly growing small tree particularly suitable for providing shelter for other slower growing species and for soil stabilisation. Produces an abundance of red berries in late summer making a very attractive display and is enjoyed by birds. Shade or sun Height 2m x Width 1m - symbol key Corokia buddleioides Korokio Taranga The leaves of this shrub are long and slender with light green colouring above and silvery-grey underneath. Plant where there is good drainage and semi-shade. This shrub has hybridized with Corokia cotoneaster to produce many interesting forms. Black berries. Height 1.5m x Width 1m - symbol key Corynocarpus laevigatus Karaka A handsome coastal tree. Large, glossy, dark green leaves and conspicuous orange fruits which smell like apricots in summer. The Karaka's tolerance of wind and salt spray makes it useful as a shelter tree. Sensitive to frosts when young. Can be grown in tubs. Height 12m x Width 5m - symbol key Dacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea New Zealands tallest tree growing up to 40m and reaching many hundreds of years in age. An excellent tree for swampy areas on farms or orchards. Relatively slow growing. Also noted for its tough durable timber. Birds flock to the fruits when they ripen in autumn. Height 30m plus x Width 4m - symbol key Dysoxylum spectabile Kohekohe A handsome specimen tree occurring naturally in lowland and coastal forest. Flowers grow on long panicles from branches and trunk and are waxy white. Prefers moist, free draining soil and shelter from frosts when small. Excellent furniture timber Height 10m x Width 5m - symbol key Fuchsia excorticata Kotukutuku/Tree Fuchsia A semi-deciduous fast growing tree with wide spreading growth. Noted for its papery loose bark. Red fuchsia flowers are followed by edible fleshy fruits popular with birds. Likes plenty of moisture and a sheltered spot. Height 6m x Width 6m - symbol key Hebe stricta Koromiko An open shrub easily established and quick growing. Pale mauve flowers. Frequently used by Maori for treating stomach upsets. Useful as a nurse plant when revegetating large areas. - symbol key Hierochloe redolens Karetu/Scented Holy Grass An attractive grass with dark green flat leaves contrasting well with the long rich purple-red sheath at the leaf base. The cut, drying leaves smell like new mown hay or vanilla. Grows in a semi-shaded, moist but well drained site. The drooping golden-brown flower heads overtop the foliage in spring. Used for weaving by Maori people. Height 90cm - symbol key   Records 1 to 10 of 21