Plant Kawakawa
Macropiper excelsum (Kawakawa)
Kawakawa
Macropiper excelsum, commonly known as Kawakawa, is renowned for its heart-shaped, dark green leaves which are aromatic when crushed. This evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide in partial shade on a well-drained. Macropiper excelsum is commonly planted in shaded areas, included in a mixed planting, used as a backdrop for smaller plants, or used in revegetation and riparian plantings.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Shrubs - Height:
3.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Winter - Tolerances:
Coastal, Shade - Garden uses:
Containers, Living areas, Ponds, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Native, Riparian
