Kāramu

Description

Karamū (Coprosma robusta) is quick to establish, wildlife-friendly, and adaptable, this hardy shrub is perfect for bringing life back to your revegetation project.

Fast Fixer: Grows quickly to provide shelter and shade for other natives to thrive.
Wildlife Wonder: Its orange berries in autumn are a favorite for birds like kererū and tūī helping regenerate other areas with seeds dispersal. Its dense foliage also offers excellent habitat.
Tough and Adaptable: Handles a wide range of conditions, from coastal areas to lowland forests.

How to Use It

• Plant in exposed or degraded areas as part of a mixed native restoration.
• Pair with mānuka, kānuka, and tī kōuka for a biodiverse planting.
• Easy to care for—weed early on, then let it do its thing.

Karamū is the friendly, fast-growing shrub every restoration project needs. We recommend this plant for every revegetation project given it's versatility.

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