Ake Ake Purpurea is an evergreen that gets its name from its striking red - purple foliage. There is also a green variety available.

The leaves are long and narrow and this plant provides a great contrast to other plants in your garden because of the leaf shape and colour. It also has unique shaped flowers that are produced on the female plants (see the second photo).

It is a fast growing and versatile small tree that is happy to be trimmed. It can tolerate most conditions including coastal locations, and the adult plants are frost tolerant.

Ake Ake can be used as a border and for hedging. It can grow up to 5m tall if left untrimmed. It is also a great specimen tree. Ake Ake prefers full sun and it can tolerate a variety of soil types, providing they don’t become waterlogged.

These plants have been grown from seed sourced from our property on Northlands west coast which is approx. 1km from the sea, so the parent plants are well used to coastal conditions.

This auction is for 15 plants at just $1.85 each. The plants are in 7cm tubes and are approx. 20cm high. They are being trimmed regularly to promote a strong stem.

Shipping costs will be dependent on the delivery address. The plants will be sent the Monday following receipt of your payment or you can collect them direct from the Nursery.

We also have a delivery service available - conditions apply.

If you would like a different quantity please see our other listings or post a question and we will set up an auction for you.

Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd is a wholesale plant nursery specialising in native and coastal hardy plants.