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Hedycarya arborea.
Native pigeon wood. Tall bushy tree with long shining dark green leaves on dark brown branches. Clusters of fragrant cream flowers in spring followed by beautiful displays of red fruits in clusters. Prefers a sheltered site, light frost only.
Genus
Hedycarya
Species
arborea.
Cultivar
Common name
Poraikawhiri
Family name
Monimiaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand
DETAILS
Height
4 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained
Exposure
Grows in sun or semi-shade / Tolerates some frost
Native tree / Plants for coastal sites
Trees
Category
Medium 10 to 18 metre.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
Ask for it at your retailer.
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