Growing Guide
Kanuka is an important early coloniser, producing copious quantities of minute seeds which are dispersed by wind. Quickly growing to the size of a modest tree at about 10 metres, it provides important shelter for other more vulnerable species to establish under.
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Propagation: Store the capsules in a paper bag in a warm dry place until the minute seed is released (may only take a day or two).
Sow the seed onto a firm bed of seed raising mix and cover lightly with mix and /or fine pumice.
Water well and keep in the shade until seedlings start to germinate in about three months.
Kanuka is covered in a profusion of white flowers at Christmas and the seed is ready for collection around March.
There is only a small 'window of opportunity' to collect the dry capsules as seed is quickly dispersed.
Kanuka should always be ecosourced carefully because it is so variable across the country.
Zone 1 - Cool
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 2 - Temperate
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
Zone 3 - Subtropical
January , February , March , April , May , June , July , August , September , October , November , December
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