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Karamū/Coprosma robusta

Price

$4.00

Commonly found throughout New Zealand forest and scrubland. Karamu tolerates a wide range of conditions. The plant has glossy green leaves and bright red bird attracting berries in autumn. Karamu is one of the key revegetation species as provides great shelter but it can be pruned to keep bushy, if planted in a garden.

 

Height/Spread: 6-8 metre/ 2-3 metres max.

Leaves: 7-12 cm long

Flowering time: (July) August - October (November)

Growth rate: Fast

 

Adaptable and can grow in a wide variety of

soil conditions.

Size

Quantity

RETURN & REFUND POLICY

Due to the nature of live plants, we do not accept general returns.

SHIPPING INFO

We are pleased to offer nationwide shipping for our native plants. Below are our shipping guidelines and rates:

Shipping Areas & Timeframes

  • We ship across New Zealand, excluding offshore islands.

Packaging & Handling

  • Plants are carefully packed to minimize damage during transit.
  • Orders are sent in eco-friendly packaging where possible.

Shipping Costs

  • Small Orders (e.g., 8 PB2 plants, OR 24 root trainer plants, OR 4 PB5 plants) – $28 freight
  • Medium Orders (e.g., 2 cartons as above - 16 PB2’s etc or a mix) – $60 freight
  • Larger orders will be calculated by our team and we will get back to you with best estimate
  • Rural delivery may incur an additional fee.

Pick-Up Option

  • Local customers can opt for free pick-up from Okarito Nursery.

UNDERSTANDING PLANT SIZES

What Does PB Mean?
We list plant sizes using terms like PB2 or Root Trainer, which refer to the container size. PB stands for “Planter Bag,” and the number equals the volume in pints (1 PB ≈ 568ml).

  • R/T: Small, deep cells for strong roots—great for bulk/restoration.

  • PB2: Small, established, easy to plant.

  • PB5: Medium size, strong roots.

  • PB8: Larger, more mature.

  • PB12: Our biggest, for quick impact.
    Need help choosing? Just ask!

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