CORYNOCARPUS LAEVIGATUS - KARAKA

A large growing evergreen tree with big, flat, glossy leaves growing a large canopy which spreads as the plant matures. Traditionally it is found in coastal and lowland forests from Northland to the Banks Peninsula. As well as being a great tree for coastal gardens and native situations, Karakas can provide tall screening, privacy and green colour between properties within an urban location. The fruit attracts native birds; however, plant with caution in regards small children and pets as the berries are poisonous.
 
Applications
Screening and privacy
Street tree
Pleached hedge
Birdlife    

Beyond the norm
Karaka trims very well as a pleached hedge or shaped specimen. Although it will grow into a big tree, with trimming it is a perfect tree for a limited space.

Clipped height
2-4m

15 year height
8m

Mature height
8-10m

Soil conditions
Moist, well drained, suits most soil conditions

Wind
Tolerant of most windy conditions

Frost
Young plants are frost tender

Light
Full sun to semi shade  
 
Tree Shape
Large, tall, round multi headed form

Seasonal
Evergreen

Fruit
Greenish cream to pale yellow

Origin
Native

Available grades
15lt, 45lt