How Does Kawakawa Grow?

It is a small tree, growing to six metres tall, with dense branches. ... The tiny male and female flowers are arranged in upright spikes and grow on separate trees. In summer female spikes ripen to a deep orange and their swollen fruits are a favoured food of forest birds. Kawakawa was often used by Māori.

Where does kawakawa grow best?

The habitat of the kawakawa plant is the coastal and lowland forests of the North Island and the northern half of the South Island. This is because it prefers a moist rich & free-draining soil in a semi-shade to shade position.

How long does it take for kawakawa to grow?

The seed is small and embedded in the flesh, so you will need to extract the seeds in water. Pick the fruit, place them in a bowl and squish with a wooden spoon, then cover with water and leave for a couple of days. You can then wash off any remaining flesh. Seeds can take between one and five months to germinate.