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Hoheria populnea 'Albo Variegata'


Hoheria populnea 'Albo Variegata'

CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Small handsome erect tree. Branches stout and ascending. It has distinctive dense dark green leaves, heavily margined with creamy white. When in full bloom in summer it is completely covered with masses of white flowers. Hardy in most conditions, though prefers good soil. Best planted in semi-shade in areas with hot dry summers. May prune to shape. It originated in Duncan and Davis' Nurseries in New Plymouth.

 
Genus
Hoheria
Species   populnea
Cultivar   'Albo Variegata'

Common name
Lacebark, Houhere

Family name
Malvaceae
Place of origin
New Zealand


DETAILS
Height
5 m
Width
2 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen

Soil Type
Grows in most soil types / Needs well drained soil

Moisture
Tolerates dry soils

Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts

Indigenous / Nourishment / Sanctuary / Texture

Trees

Category
Small 4.5 to 9 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container. Ask for it at your retailer.
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