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Price range: $38.00 through $46.00
Also known as Juneberry (due to its fruiting season in its Canadian home), and Shadbush. Hardy deciduous shrub or small tree to 6m, which may be single or multi-stemmed. Pale pink delicate blossoms are followed by edible berries in mid-Summer, dark red and approx. 10mm diameter.
PB5 Approx height 80 – 110cm, PB8 Approx height 100 – 120cm
Photos: Kahikatea Farm
Can grow in sun or part shade and tolerates most soil types. Prefers some moisture – we find it does well here in Hawke’s Bay in part shade on the south side of a hill. It is wind tolerant and can be used as part of a shelterbelt, though not in coastal areas.
Traditionally a tea was made from the root bark (mixed with other unspecified herbs) and used as a tonic in the treatment of excessive menstrual bleeding and also to treat diarrhoea. A bath of the bark tea was used on children with worms and an infusion of the root was used to prevent miscarriage after an injury. A compound concoction of the inner bark was used as a disinfectant wash.
N.B. Shipping costs are added AFTER you have placed your order, you will then be emailed an invoice with bank details.
Smallest box rate:
This can fit up to 9 plants in 9cm pots.
Shipping a single tree can be expensive. We may be able to fit more in the box for the same price! See our shipping rates for single and multi tree boxes.
Combining sizes?
No problem, we will work out the best rate for you once you’ve placed your order.
Jo has a passion for growing herbs but is not a qualified herbalist and has no medical background.
We are lucky to have Patricia Beagle working here at times, who is qualified, and some of her advice does appear on these pages, but herbs act differently for different people and can interact with other medicines. We therefore always recommend that you consult with your own qualified health-care practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing or on any medications.
Kahikatea Farm cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants or a plant not having the effect it is reputed to have.
