Leaves are upright and spear-like, similar to Tāpoto and Parekoretawa. Margins on young leaves are burgundy and turn dark brown on mature leaves. Long butt ends and comparatively short leaves.

Excellent kete cultivar. Slightly short for whāriki.

Medium amount of muka. Does not extract well, para sticks to fibre. Muka thins out towards tip of leaf and is weak.

Excellent raranga cultivar. Strong leaves, no fraying of edges, soft and pliable, keeps moisture for a long time, nice shiny surface but not slippery.