New Zealand laurel

Also known as: karaka nut; New Zealand church tree; New Zealand laurel

Large tree about 10-15m in the wild, shrubby in cultivation, with elliptic, leathery, dark green leaves to 20cm long. On mature trees small, greenish-yellow or white flowers are produced in upright, branched panicles, from spring to summer, followed by fleshy, ovoid, orange fruits ripening in autumn

Scientific classification

Species: New Zealand laurel (Corynocarpus laevigatus)
Genus: Corynocarpus
Family: Corynocarpaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Trees
Plant type: Higher than 12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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New Zealand laurel pictures

Distribution of New Zealand laurel

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Culture

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Toxicity

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of New Zealand laurel

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New Zealand laurel care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering. Plants grown under glass may need trimming to restrict size.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer or propagate by seed in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or part shade. Suited to frost-free areas only. \r\nGrow in frost-free greenhouse or conservatory in a container of loam-based potting compost in full or bright filtered light with good ventilation

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