Kamahi
Weinmannia racemosa
Family: Cunoniaceae
What it is like
A shrub or small tree. It grows 9 m tall and spreads 2.5-4.5 m wide. It can grow 25 m high and have a trunk 1.2 m across. The leaves are simple and dark green. There are teeth along the edges. The young plants often have 3 part leaves. The flowers are white and like bottle brushes.
Where it is found
It is a warm temperate plant. In New Zealand it grows from sea level to 900 m altitude. It suits hardiness zones 9-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Britain, Europe, New Zealand (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
The flowers produce a very light honey. The fruit are eaten.
Edible parts
Fruit, flowers - honey