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Summer planting
Contrary to popular opinion, summer planting is fine as long as adequate water is provided throughout any prolonged dry periods. This allows you to take advantage of increased summer growth.
Kunzea robusta
Height: 20m;  Spread: 3m
Kanuka (Tree)
Widespread, common tree of North and South Islands was called K. ericifolia. Will not tolerate full shade or very damp conditions.
» Click here for our Leptospermum and Kunzea article published in The Fringe, December 2016 ...
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