A fast growing evergreen shrub, with lush purple leaves and is a popular NZ native. It grows best in full sun to partial shade, in well drained soil. It is a very tough shrub tolerating temperatures, drought, frost and wind. These are good in borders, good for shelter, hedging and growing in coastal areas. Akeake can grow up to 3.5m tall and 2.5m wide.
Plants come in PB6.5 bags (4 Litre) and are between 80-100cm above the soil level.