A robust Astelia with very broad leaves, more erect and less tapered than Astelia fragrans, forming a large clump up to 2 metres high.
The stiffly arched leaves are green with a strong white vein on either side of the midrib.
Astelias are dioecious plants (having separate male and female plants).
Astelia grandis has bright orange berries on female plants.
Astelia grandis is found naturally in wet swampy ground throughout the North Island to South Westland in the South Island. It is used for wetland restoration planting.

• H 1.5m x W 1m
• Prefers semi-shade or shade
• Prefers a damp, wet position but will grow in normal conditions
  
• Frost hardy
• Prefers a sheltered position
• Hardy.