Rewarewa Honey

 

Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa), is an evergreen tree endemic to the low elevation and valley forests of New Zealand's North Island and Marlborough Sounds.

Rewarewa grows to 30 m tall, with a slender crown. The leaves are alternate, leathery, narrow oblong. The flowers are bright red/brown.

It was called New Zealand Honeysuckle by early European settlers but the name has fallen into disuse in preference for the Māori name.

Rewarewa flowers are a great source for honey production, with the resultant Rewarewa honey being a deep reddish colour with a caramel-like flavour.

Our Rewarewa Honey is 'Featured by Twinkl in 5 Native Honey Types of New Zealand'.

^{Mountain Gold Rewarewa Honey can be purchased at our online store. Go to the menu bar, click Shop - Native New Zealand Honey}